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Military families may get better access to mental health care
Families could see lower costs for mental health care as well as expanded counseling services.
By Karen Jowers
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Texas university launching trauma research program with military
The new center aims to improve the way medical professionals help both civilians and military patients recover from physical, emotional trauma.
By Allison P. Erickson
Gold Star Families Day would be celebrated each September under new proposal
The last Monday in September would be set aside to recongize and honor those families' sacrifices.
Spouses, kids of vets who die from service injuries, guaranteed in-state college tuition rate under new law
The move could affect up to 150,000 family members of deceased veterans.
Pace of suspected Air Force suicides has slowed this year, officials say
“We need to rethink and change the way we operate as a mental health system,” Air Force clinical psychologist Lt. Col. Aaron Tricht said.
Keeping memories alive: First Lady highlights Gold Star families this week
The family of Army 1st Lt. Demetrius Frison is one of the Gold Star families to be highlighted on First Lady Jill Biden's social media Thursday.
By Karen Jowers
Afghan defense attaché to U.S. military families: The Afghanistan people will never forget
Experts offer advice, comfort and resources to those in the military community affected by the unfolding events in Afghanistan.
By Karen Jowers
Change of Mission: Advice for getting on with life after the military
Transitioning from military service is a complicated process. Here is some advice.
How you can support the survivors of a military loss
Twenty-four new military survivors are connecting with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), the largest daily average since its founding in 1994, says the author of this commentary.
By Dr. Chantel Dooley
After a year of pandemic isolation, military survivors get a chance to come together for Memorial Day
About 1,000 families members are expected to attend a support event this weekend organized by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.
Whatever happened to the Air Force Mentoring Program?
The USAF Mentoring Program, now called Air Force Handbook 36-2643 (17 May 2019), has largely become a “do it yourself” program, with little emphasis on compliance or required documentation, the author of this commentary writes.
By Terry D. Stevens