With Memorial Day so near, I’m thinking of active-duty military, their families, and our veterans.
It’s impossible to let this national day of commemoration pass without addressing the tragic statistics of military and veteran suicide. Twenty-two veterans commit suicide each day. That’s one veteran every 65 minutes.
A 2024 Pentagon study revealed another devastating statistic: American soldiers are now more likely to die from suicide than from any other cause. In an attempt to provide help and resources for our struggling veterans, the Suicide Crisis Hotline, and organizations such as the Military Suicide Awareness have been created. But is it enough?
Our soldiers may no longer be fighting in traditional ground wars. But those engaged in remote operations can nonetheless suffer invisible wounds just as crippling as an IED blast.
Almost 7% of veterans will suffer from PTSD in their…
