Tag Archives: Suicide

Soldiers death in Afghanistan ruled a suicide

Posted on May 15, 2012 by VCS

APPLETON WI — A 25-year-old Appleton soldier who died last year in Afghanistan committed suicide, said the U.S. Army agency that investigated the death. The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, based in Quantico, Va., concluded this spring that Garrick Eppinger Jr. … Continue reading →

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Levinson, Sullivan and Bellon: We owe our soldiers all the care they need–VCS in the News

Posted on April 6, 2012 by VCS

  We are all in this together. Good and bad.  —— From the Austn-American Statesman As a nation, we bear collective responsibility for what our military does in our name. We all shared the victory when our military defeated Japan, … Continue reading →

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Veteran Suicide Rates – Accuracy is the Key to Improving Resources

Posted on March 4, 2012 by VCS

  Veteran Suicide Rates – Accuracy is the Key to Improving Resources by Levi Newman on March 3, 2012   An agreement between Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki and 49 U.S. states could provide more consistent data on the suicide rates among veterans. … Continue reading →

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US Military Suicides High –VCS Stats used

Posted on February 10, 2012 by VCS

  From the Global Post US military suicides high even as wars wind down The military has finally admitted to the problem, but hasn’t been able to curb the Michael MoranFebruary 10, 2012  Some soldiers who survived the war have … Continue reading →

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Yet another confirmation that 18 veterans a day commit suicide. Our lawsuit is mentioned.

Posted on January 26, 2012 by VCS

The Truth-O-Meter Says: “Before this day is out, 18 more veterans will have taken their own lives.  That is the daily average, it is intolerable, and it has to stop.” Rush Holt on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 in a press release … Continue reading →

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