Empoderar a los veteranos a través de programas, servicios y defensa

Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the legacy of that day lives on through a generation shaped by service, sacrifice, recovery, and a commitment to carry others forward.

One conversation can save a life. That’s the message behind a new public service announcement (PSA) launched by Wounded Warrior Project^® (WWP). Released in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, the PSA calls on Americans to check in on the veterans they know and start conversations that could save a life.

Veteran suicide remains one of the most urgent challenges facing the veteran community. According to the latest National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report, more than 17 veterans die by suicide every day.

Suicide can be difficult to talk about, but avoiding the subject can reinforce stigma and leave people feeling alone. Open, direct, and compassionate conversations can help someone feel seen and create a path to support.

The summit was close enough for Tonya Oxendine to picture herself standing at the top. After months of training, miles of steep terrain, and more than 15,000 feet of climbing, the 60-year-old Army veteran had only about a day and a half left before reaching the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro.