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First Female Takes Command as AFMES Director
Air Force Lt. Col. Alice Briones, Armed Forces Medical Examiner System deputy director, has been named director of AFMES, effective February 21, 2020. In the role, Briones leads an organization of approximately 300 military, civilian and contractor personnel who...
Does PTSD Get Worse with Age?
Many older Veterans experience PTSD symptoms dozens of years or more after their military experience. Changes that come with aging can make them feel more vulnerable and this can make PTSD symptoms more noticeable. It’s also true that some Veterans find strategies...
Firearm Safety Saves Lives
In 2017, firearms were used in nearly half of all suicides among Americans and nearly 70% of Veteran suicide deaths. While close to 50% of Veterans own a gun, most of them are dedicated to firearm safety. Studies have shown that people who keep their guns locked or...