Military suicides, particularly among Veterans, show no signs of abating. Despite recent efforts by Secretary of Shulkin of the Department of Veterans Affairs (“the VA”), the “silent wounds of war” follow our Veterans into civilian life.
In a most informative report published by CNN, Veteran suicides account for roughly 20% of all suicides in the United States.
SFTT has reported on this disturbing trend for several years, but little has been done to curb Veteran suicides. ...
Continue Reading →Found below are a few military news items that caught my attention this past week. I am hopeful that the titles and short commentary will encourage SFTT readers to click on the embedded links to read more on subjects that may be of interest to them.
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With Eye on Russia, US Military Focuses on Global Exercises
The U.S. military is moving toward ...
Found below are a few military news items that caught my attention this past week. I am hopeful that the titles and short commentary will encourage SFTT readers to click on the embedded links to read more on subjects that may be of interest to them.
If you have subjects of topical interest, please do not hesitate to reach out. Contact SFTT.
Russia Shows Off Naval Strength in Protest of US Military Exercise with Georgia
US Vice-President Mike ...
With 80 people dying each day from overdoses of opioids, it is not surprising that Federal, State and Local authorities are seeking emergency measures and money to treat opioid abuse.
Less surprising is the moral outrage and lynch-mob mentality of those who seek vengeance against those they deem responsible for the epidemic. Just today, I read in the New York Times that the McKesson Corporation, “the nation’s largest drug ...
Continue Reading →Found below are a few military news items that caught my attention this past week. I am hopeful that the titles and short commentary will encourage SFTT readers to click on the embedded links to read more on subjects that may be of interest to them.
If you have subjects of topical interest, please do not hesitate to reach out. Contact SFTT.
Turkey Releases Secret Sites of US Troops in Syria
In the latest display of Turkish anger ...
Found below are a few military news items that caught my attention this past week. I am hopeful that the titles and short commentary will encourage SFTT readers to click on the embedded links to read more on subjects that may be of interest to them.
If you have subjects of topical interest, please do not hesitate to reach out. Contact SFTT.
New Russian AK-12 Assault Weapon Passes Field Tests
The AK-12 assault rifle has passed military field ...
Almost every day one hears a moving story of how Veterans with PTSD and other debilitating injuries are provided comfort and support by service dogs.
Nevertheless, the Department of Veterans Affairs (“the VA”) continues to argue that there is little scientific or clinical evidence to confirm that service dogs benefit Veterans in a meaningful way.
Continue Reading →“I would say there are a lot of heartwarming stories that service dogs help, but scientific basis for that claim is lacking,” said Michael Fallon, the VA’s chief veterinary medical ...
Like many, I am moved by the tributes paid to military Veterans and active service members at NFL games. Nevertheless, both the NFL and the military have come under sharp criticism regarding the number brain injuries suffered on both the playing field and battlefield.
Both the NFL and military have stonewalled the problem for many years, but it now appears that the NFL is taking action to introduce a “safer” ...
Continue Reading →Found below are a few military news items that caught my attention this past week. I am hopeful that the titles and short commentary will encourage SFTT readers to click on the embedded links to read more on subjects that may be of interest to them.
If you have subjects of topical interest, please do not hesitate to reach out. Contact SFTT.
Found below are a few military news items that caught my attention this past week. I am hopeful that the titles and short commentary will encourage SFTT readers to click on the embedded links to read more on subjects that may be of interest to them.
If you have subjects of topical interest, please do not hesitate to reach out. Contact SFTT.
Syrian Military Threatens Coalition Forces on Border
Forces loyal to the Syrian government have threatened to retaliate ...