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Vets calling crisis line get lost in system, whistleblowers warn
A government watchdog group has promised to investigate the claims.
More vets reaching out for crisis line help amid Afghanistan collapse
VA staffers said they're encouraged by the increased outreach, and not fearful that it means a sudden increase in mental health challenges.
Navy won’t investigate Eddie Gallagher’s podcast comments about Islamic State detainee’s death
The former SEAL aroused renewed scrutiny following comments he made on a podcast episode released last month.
Soldiers who perished in 1962 on secret mission to Vietnam are memorialized
Nearly 60 years ago, dozens of soldiers assembled for a top secret mission to Vietnam. They never made it. Their airplane disappeared between Guam and the Philippines.
Apple launches dual podcast-TV series on controversial former SEAL Eddie Gallagher
“The Line” is being touted as an “independently reported” endeavor to expose “previously untold aspects” of the story of former Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher.
By Jon Simkins
Excerpt from ‘A Red Line in the Sand’ on the challenges posed by China in the South China Sea and elsewhere
In his upcoming book, David Andelman says the Chinese have shown a most determined effort to enforce their red lines and their declared prerogatives across the South China Sea.
By David Andelman
Second lady Karen Pence, a Marine mom, takes key role in veterans suicide prevention effort
The military mom will spearhead a White House campaign on veterans mental health and suicide prevention in coming months.
Long-awaited report on veterans suicide calls for public awareness campaign, better research tools
The roadmap also calls for more community partnerships and broader discussion about safe storage of guns for veterans dealing with mental health problems.
Military Nurse Advice Line flooded with coronavirus calls, 2-hour wait frustrates families
During a live town hall forum on Facebook Tuesday, DHA officials acknowledged that the call center was overwhelmed, and they planned to meet later in the evening to see how “we can improve the speed with which we can get you connected to the nurse.”
By Patricia Kime