Danica Thomas is the widow of Army Staff Sgt. Allen Thomas. In March of 2010, her husband was severely injured in Afghanistan. Three years later, he lost his long battle to suicide.
Dr. Thomas Joiner, a leading expert on suicide, is looking for active-duty service members to participate in a study on how technology can change stigma around seeking help.
Dr. Jerry Hendrix details why the concept of a free sea represents the foundational principle of the Western enlightenment and how the decline in American naval power has placed it at risk.
Dr. Amy Taft is founder of the Third Star Foundation, an organization that provides ongoing support to children who live in a house with a veteran or service member who has sustained an injury or wound as a result of their time in service.
The authors of this commentary urge organizations and communities to be proactive with providing veterans mental health resources and connection opportunities during the pandemic.
David Bachmann is a Marine Corps infantry combat veteran and is active in an ongoing healing movement developed by Marines that brings the tribe of veterans together throughout the year for warrior reunions.
Jeffrey Allen Smith and Michael Doidge have studied the history of military mental health and specifically the long-term issues related to military and veteran suicide.