Petition Seeks Revolutionary Overhaul Of Veteran Services To Combat Military Suicide

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By Steve Birr

A veteran advocacy group is pushing Congress for an overhaul of post-combat programs in an effort to tackle the alarmingly high suicide rate among veterans.

Roughly 20 veterans take their own lives everyday in America due to difficulties associated to adjusting to civilian life post-service. The suicide rate among veterans is nearly double the rate seen among the general population in America. Stop Soldier Suicide, a national non-profit organization, is gathering signatures on a “unite for life” petition to have Congress adopt their Reverse Boot Camp program aimed at helping service members adapt to life after the military.

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