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Suicidal Veteran Facing 40 Years In Prison – A Roadblock For Military Suicide Prevention?

Sean Duvall, a 45-year-old homeless Gulf War veteran, pulled out his cell phone. It was just past midnight in Blacksburg, Virginia. In his possession he had a confirmation letter of his eligibility to be buried in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, a final note for his family, and a homemade...
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Military Suicide is at an All-Time High

Tragically, the Marine Corps and the Army released their reports on suicide for 2011, and we’ve learned that among Marines, suicide attempts are higher than they’ve ever been, and in the Army, more soldiers have taken their own lives than in any year previously. It is a matter of deep...
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Stopping Military Sexual Assault is Men’s Work

To the men out there who are reading Military Family, take a minute with me. I want to talk with you. Imagine the woman in your life that is dearest to you – your wife, perhaps, or girlfriend. Maybe your mother or sister, or an old, dear friend. For only...
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Suicide of Army Private Brings Manslaughter Charges for Fellow Soldiers

Daniel Chen, a private in U.S. Army committed suicide less than a month after his arrival in Afghanistan. According to Chen’s family, and community representatives, Chen’s fellow soldiers almost immediately began to emotionally and physically abuse the young man. His parents, backed by members of Manhattan’s Chinese community spoke at a news conference to reveal the findings of...
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Army Releases November Suicide Data

The US Army has released suicide data for the month of November. Among active-duty soldiers there were seven potential suicides, all of which are under investigation and not yet confirmed. For Reserve component soldiers, there were 8 potential suicides—two confirmed and six under investigation. As of November 30th, the Army...
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Rising Military Suicide Rate Calls for Action

“In war, there are no unwounded soldiers.” –Jose Narosky We have been at war for 10 years, and in this decade the suicide rate among members of our military has dramatically increased. In 2009, the Army lost more soldiers to suicide and accidental death than to combat fatalities. For every...
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You Can Quit Smoking – and Stay Quit

I’ve quit smoking four times; every time I did, I couldn‘t believe how great I felt. Physical training became so much easier, the gravel came out of my voice and I felt refreshed and renewed. I finished the three-mile run on the Physical Fitness Test faster by two minutes, and...
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More Violence in Kids with Deployed Parents

In light of a new study that shows children with deployed parents are twice as likely to engage in violent or destructive behavior, we parents have some work to do. We all know how much stress deployment can put on a young person. There is an emotional toll inflicted by the absence...
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School Violence

Did you know… Millions of crimes are committed on school grounds each year. These crimes include: Theft: Items are stolen from purses, lockers, backpacks, and cars. Physical attacks: Incidents that result in injury to one or more people, and may include robbery or sexual assault. Shootings: When a child or...
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Gun Violence Facts

Violence with guns is a big problem in the United States. Many people say they want a gun for self-defense, but they don’t understand that self-defense with a gun can be just as dangerous to them as to others. In fact, guns kept in the house for self-protection are 43...
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