320 Changes Direction – The Campaign to Change Direction In honor of Chester Bennington, show you know The Five Signs #MakeChesterProud Mental health stigma kills. The passing of Chester Bennington was a devastating blow to those of us who found comfort in his words. Chester, you didn’t know this but you helped me. You helped … More Stamp Out Stigma: #BeTheChange
In a recent article published in the Stars and Stripes, the public learned that military commanders were forced to overlook bad behavior to include assault due to wartime demands. According to the article, a recently retired general stated that the “Army desperately needs to clean up misconduct in its ranks.” The response from the Army’s top … More The US Military Recruited Violent Felons to Support the War Efforts
Friends of Maine woman left confused by police shooting RUMFORD — John Moore was watching “Hogan’s Heroes” on television Tuesday afternoon when he heard yelling in the backyard. He opened the door to his deck and saw his friend Jessica Byrn-Francisco standing there, facing a police officer about 10 feet away. She had something in … More Friends of Maine woman left confused by police shooting
The Uncounted Every day, 22 veterans commit suicide. That number is sadly familiar. It has become a symbol of the cost of war that extends beyond the battlefield. But no one is tracking war’s impact on another group: military spouses, siblings and parents. Their suicides go uncounted. The dozens of military family members I interviewed over the … More The Uncounted (CNN Special on Caregiver & Family Suicide)
Jennifer S. Norris 