EPISODE · Dec 28, 2022 · 2 MIN
12/28 - Laura Geller, CMG Washington
from Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews · host Cox Media Group
Veteran suicide numbers are dropping, but Veterans Affairs officials say it’s still not good enough. The latest data from the VA shows about 17 veterans died by suicide every day in 2020. That is the lowest rate since 2016. Every service member’s story is unique – why they joined, what they’ve seen – but if you talk to enough of them, there are parts that start to sound familiar. Many of them struggle with the mental and emotional toll of serving their country. We sat down with veterans and VA officials to talk about what can be done to save the lives of those who serve.
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Veteran suicide numbers are dropping, but Veterans Affairs officials say it’s still not good enough. The latest data from the VA shows about 17 veterans died by suicide every day in 2020. That is the lowest rate since 2016. Every service member’s story is unique – why they joined, what they’ve seen – but if you talk to enough of them, there are parts that start to sound familiar. Many of them struggle with the mental and emotional toll of serving their country. We sat down with veterans and VA officials to talk about what can be done to save the lives of those who serve.
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12/28 - Laura Geller, CMG Washington
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