Preventing Suicide in the Military

In the last decade, military leaders have been reminded again and again that not all wounds are visible. This can be challenging at times to recognize the trauma, despair and pain someone may be facing, and the path to suicide often seems like the only option for people struggling to choose to live. Whether these wounds can easily be spotted or not, military leaders are determined to offer service members and their families contemplating suicide the support and help they need... Read more

Horseback Riding Helps Battle PTSD

J.B. Barnett was a high school athlete who could have had a bright future in football. Capt. Mike Lawlor was a military personnelist assigned to convoy duties in Afghanistan. Although the two seem different, they both now have something in common. After J.B. suffered brain damage and subsequent post-traumatic stress from a football injury, he attempted suicide, thinking it was the only way out... Read more

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MHS FOCUSES ON SUICIDE PREVENTION

JOINT TASK FORCE RELEASES REPORT ON SUICIDE AMONG MILITARY MEMBERS

 
 

The Barrows: Keeping it in the Family

The differences between teenagers and their parents almost seem as vast as an ocean, but the bonds that unite them are often more similar than they appear on the surface. The Barrow men seem very different at first glance, but in looking closer, there are more similarities than just a strong father and son bond – they also share a focus on the future and turning visions into realities... Read more

Moving Towards a Service Oriented Architecture

Department of Defense medical logistics recently achieved a major milestone in its goal of moving toward a Service Oriented Architecture. The Theater Enterprise Wide Logistics Systems from the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command transitioned to the Defense Health Services Systems Medical Logistics Division on July 15. Since the mid-2000s, DOD medical logistics commands... Read more

Veterans Offer ‘Enormous’ Potential'

Military veterans bring a wealth of skills and life experience to their communities, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in Chicago Aug. 25, underscoring his desire to ensure a better future for veterans returning from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen met with local business executives, veterans who own small businesses and Chicago Mayor Richard Daley... Read more