John Boyd: Knowing There’s Help for Mental Health
Sergeant 1st Class John Boyd was on anti-depressants during a deployment. He got help from a therapist to help him do some “mental inspecting.” [Read Transcript...]
Beyond Active Duty
Johanna Clyborne: A Message out of the Blue
Major General Johanna Clyborne got a call out of the blue from a service member who wanted to update her about their life. She had spent time with this individual who was going to commit suicide. After talking, and Clyborne listening, the veteran changed their mind and is now living a good life. [Read Transcript...]
Dave Kleis: Sharing a Brother’s Story
Dave Kleis’s brother Tom didn’t let on that he was coping with pain after leaving the Marine Corps. After Tom’s suicide, Dave has actively shared his brother’s story with veterans and their families, urging them to be alert for the warning signs. [Read Transcript...]
Jodine Eells: Training Is Important
Major Eells talks about going to Kuwait as her first deployment. She didn’t know what to expect. Major Eells saw first-hand the stress that deployment caused for people with family members back home. [Read Transcript...]