Investigative Journalism | Exposing What Lies Beneath
By Michael Phillips | The Thunder Report x Fatherand.Co “They told me I’d never be alone.But when I left the service — and lost my family — no one called.Not …
The Thunder Report highlights the alarming suicide rates among U.S. service members, linking prevalent family separation and administrative stress to mental health crises. Despite significant data showcasing these trends, the Pentagon fails to connect family advocacy outcomes to suicide prevention, resulting in institutional negligence that leads to tragic losses.
Collateral Damage — Suicide, Stigma, and the Military Parent Crisis Read MoreThe article highlights the emotional turmoil faced by veteran parents dealing with family court injustices, emphasizing their grief over separation from children. It advocates for specific policy reforms, including prioritizing parenting time for veterans, establishing oversight in family court decisions, and tracking parental separation days to better support military families and acknowledge their struggles.
After the Uniform: It’s Time to Count the Days That Really Matter Read MoreMemorial Day is a time to honor both fallen soldiers and veterans facing struggles within the family court system. Many veterans endure severe challenges, such as custody battles that exploit their mental health issues. Urgent reform is needed to ensure fair treatment, preserve their rights, and prevent the tragic loss of lives caused by these disputes.
This Memorial Day, Let’s Remember All the Battles — Including the Ones Fought at Home Read More