Latest "Tragedy assistance program for survivors" stories

Rules still punish military widows for remarrying by slashing benefits

Starting a new relationship after the death of a service member can cost grieving spouses tens of thousands of dollars in support stipends.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

Surviving Families Leading Relief Effort in Dnipro, Ukraine

Currently, TAPS Ukraine is on the ground in Dnipro running the Coordination Headquarters of Dnipro, a space providing care for the Ukrainian Army, National Guard, National Police, and internally displaced persons (IDPs).

14 months ago

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

21 months ago

Here’s what grieving military families can teach civilians dealing with coronavirus tragedy

The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors is reminding families — both military and civilian — that grief is a normal and acceptable response to hardships.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

We can do more: Suicide prevention cannot be the only strategy

Adopting a postvention strategy is a critical component of a comprehensive approach to reducing suicide, the author of this commentary says.

By Kim Ruocco

4 years ago

Advocates plead to keep widow’s tax repeal in military policy measure

House and Senate negotiators must decide whether to dump the provision from the annual NDAA debate or find billions to pay for a fix.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago