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Task & Purpose: Is Suicide Prevention Training Working?

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Tom Novak

Senior reporter Patty Nieberg shares her latest article, focused on a watchdog’s report on whether mandatory suicide education is actually helping military members. Sadly, the findings are deficient.

Patty also talks about the recent violations by an unaccredited VA claims company victimizing veterans.

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