Veteran Suicide Eclipsing Vietnam Losses

Veteran suicide is a national catastrophe unfolding in front of us and few are noticing or taking it seriously. Yes, Facebook campaigns and nonprofit groups are sounding the alarm, but it hasn’t translated into meaningful legislation or major social movements. Currently, according to the Department of Veteran Affairs, the daily suicide rate amongst veterans has risen to 22 per day. Many believe this is under reported (see CNN’s Analysis of under reporting) and that the actual suicide rate is closer to 33 per day.

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