How the ‘remarriage penalty’ is hurting Gold Star families
On this episode of The Spouse Angle, Gold Star families are fighting to change a law that cuts survivors’ benefits for spouses who remarry before age 55.
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What to know about military moves this PCS season
What to know about changes to military moving procedures and how to prepare for a smoother move on this episode of The Spouse Angle podcast.
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 27: Mathew ‘Frag-o’ Bergendahl
Mathew Bergendahl is the Overwatch Program Manager for Stack Up, which supports servicemembers and veterans by promoting mental health and combating veteran suicide through gaming and geek culture.
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 26: Barbara Van Dahlen, executive director for PREVENTS
Barbara Van Dahlen is the executive director of the task force to create the President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS).
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 25: Sue Freeth, Combat Stress U.K.
Sue Freeth joined Combat Stress in the United Kingdom in 2016 as the first female chief executive in the charity’s 100-year history. She has set out a new strategic direction in the face of growing demand for military trauma treatment and a changing landscape in the National Health Service.
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 24: Capt. Matt Kleiman — Suicide Prevention in the National Guard
Capt. Matthew Kleiman is the National Guard Bureau's J-1, the warrior resilience and fitness division chief.
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 23: Tina Atherall, CEO of PsychArmor
Tina Atherall is the chief executive officer for PsyhcArmor. which aims to be the “go to” place for employers, healthcare providers, educators, and others to learn about how to better serve our military veterans
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 22: Dr. Karin A. Orvis, director of the Pentagon’s Defense Suicide Prevention Office
Dr. Karin Orvis is the director of the Defense Suicide Prevention Office and is responsible for policy, oversight, and advocacy of the U.S. Department of Defense suicide prevention programs.
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 21: Betsey Mercado, director of the Objective Zero Foundation
Betsey Mercado is the co-founder of Objective Zero and a military spouse who has led multiple Family Readiness Groups supporting active duty units.
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 20: Kate Hendricks Thomas
Marine Corps veteran Kate Hendricks Thomas is a behavioral medicine researcher and master certified health education specialist.
Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 19: Retired Army Maj. Gen. Mark Graham
Retired Army Maj. Gen. Mark Graham is currently serving as the senior director for the Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care National Call Center.
