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Aug 30Marine Corps Fighting the Battle Against Suicide
Military.com
By: Lance Cpl. Jacob D. Osborne
Aug 29Brigantine Soldier’s Suicide Part of Tragic Trend in the Military
The Press of Atlantic City
By: Michael Miller
Aug 29Fort Bragg Families of the Fallen Grieve Among New Friends
Paraglide (Army.mil)
By: Amber Avalona-Butler
Aug 27Survivor Outreach Near and Dear to JBLM Volunteer's Heart
Army.mil
By: Laura M. Levering
Aug 26DoD Report Aims to Halt Escalating Suicide Rates in the Military
Medscape News
By: Caroline Cassels
Aug 26The Muppets' Military Mission
The Wall Street Journal
By: Laura Landro
Aug 24Defense Department News Conference on Suicide Prevention
C-SPAN
Aug 24Report Urges New Office for Suicide Prevention
Military Times
By: Andrew Tilghman
Aug 24Pentagon Task Force Releases Suicide Prevention Strategy
RTT News
Aug 24Report: Military Needs New Office to Stem Suicides
Fox 5 WTTG
By: Tom Fitzgerald
Aug 23Blog: TAPS Program Supports Families of Fallen
DoD Family Matters Blog
By: Elaine Wilson
Aug 23Joint DoD Task Force Releases Report on Preventing Suicide in U.S. Military
Yahoo News
By: DoD Task Force on Prevention of Suicide by Members of the Armed Forces
Aug 22Camp Allows Youngest Victimes of War to Express Their Loss
News & Observer
By: Michael Biesecker
Aug 22Mentors Support Families of Fallen Soldiers
WRAL-TV
By: Renee Chou
Aug 20Group Holds Grief Camp at Fort Bragg
North Carolina Public Radio (WUNC)
By: Jessica Jones
Aug 20Seminar to be Held in NC to Teach Coping Skills for Families of Fallen
Associated Press
Aug 19TAPS Mentors Support Families of Fallen
Department of Defense
By: Elaine Wilson
Aug 6Fort Rucker, USAACE 1st Lady Says 'Goodbye'
Army Flier
By: Emily Brainerd
Aug 5Family, Soldier Support Programs Continue
Fort Hood Sentinel
By: Maj. Gen. William Grimsley, Fort Hood Acting Senior Commander
Aug 5Military’s Casualty Notification System Often Frustratingly Uneven for Families
Stars & Stripes
By: Geoff Ziezulewicz
Aug 2Gold Star Mother Shares 'Hugs' with Fort Hood Wounded Soldiers
US Army
By: Gloria Montgomery
Jul 30Air Force: Arctic Thunder Show Will Go On
KTUU
By: Rhonda McBride
Jul 30NPR: A Marine's Suicide Brings The Battle Home
National Public Radio - Morning Edition
By: Wade Goodwyn
Jul 30Team Andrews Spotlight: Airman First Class Kasey-Ann Cornwall
The Capital Flyer
Jul 29“Ironhorse” Mentors Children at TAPS Seminar
The Cavalry Charge
By: Pfc. Bailey Jester
Jul 29Gold Star Mom Turns Grief to Encouragement by Writing
Fort Hood Sentinel
By: Rachel Parks
Jul 29Remember the Love, Celebrate the Life, Share the Journey
Fort Hood Sentinel
By: Heather Graham
Jul 29Wrangler Brigade Volunteers Help Grieving Children
Fort Hood Sentinel
By: Pfc. Amy M. Lane
Jul 27Ironhorse Soldiers Mentor Children at TAPS Seminar
US Army
By: Pfc. Bailey Anne Jester, 1st BCT PAO, 1st Cav. Div.
Jul 27TAPS: Assisting Those Left Behind
American Forces Press Service
By: Spc. Justin Naylor, 2nd BCT PAO, 1st Cav. Div.
Jul 25Gold Star Event Helps Military Families Cope With Death
Killeen Daily Herald
By: Amanda Kim Stairrett
Jul 24Balloon Release Marks End of Grief Seminar
Killeen Daily Herald
Jul 23War Widows Battle to Keep Memories Alive for Their Children
Salt Lake Tribune
By: Matthew D. LaPlante
Jul 22Bikers to Ride in Honor of Fallen Soldiers
The Jamestown Sun
By: Ben Rodgers
Jul 21Fort Hood Reacts to Rising Suicides
KCEN
By: Renee Cervantes
Jul 18BOOK REVIEW: Mother's book offers guidance to grieving families
North County Times
By: Rev. George Morelli
Jul 18June Sets Record for Army Suicides
Daily Press
By: Hugh Lessig
Jul 14Authors Join Forces To Support TAPS
Huntington Patch
By: Debbie Cohen
Jul 6Nebraska Couple Grieves for Their Soldier Son
North Platte Telegraph
Jul 5CNN Security Brief: The Military Family
CNN
By: Suzanne Simons
Jul 5Cortland Couple Remember Soldier Son on Independence Day
Journal Star
By: Scott Koperski
Jul 2Honored for Heroism: TAPS Teen Katrina Wert
Cadillac News
By: David Moe
Jun 29Honoring Fathers Who Served
Shoreview Press
By: Joe Simms
Jun 25Quilt is All About Loss And Remembrance
North County Times
By: Carly Hill
Jun 24Centre Township Man Chronicles Son’s Life and Death in Iraq
Berks-Mont News
By: Lynn A. Gladieux
Jun 24Father Trying to Organize Grief Support Group
Parkersburg News and Sentinel
By: Jess Mancini
Jun 24Fundraiser For T.A.P.S. with S. E. Cupp & Mike Franzak
Huntington Patch
By: Karen Forman
Jun 24When Veterans Don’t Come Home Again: Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Stands Proud
The Villager Newspaper
By: Robert Sweeney
Jun 23Volunteers Help Family Rebuild
Sherman Publications
By: Phil Custodio
Jun 19A victory as Army mounts anti-suicide campaign
Associated Press
By: Dan Elliott
Jun 18Country stars convene to host TAPS benefit showcase, golf tournament
Aurora Sentinel
By: Caddie Nath
Jun 18Volunteers build deck for mom, kids
Detroit News
By: Mike Martindale
Jun 16Bikers' Trip to D.C. Was Inspiring, Purpose-Driven
Brandon News & Tribune
By: Jim Linesberry
Jun 11Survivor Shares Story to Combat Troop Suicides
Department of Defense
By: Elaine Wilson
Jun 4Airmen Inspired by Good Grief Camp on Memorial Day Weekend
119th Wing Public Affairs North Dakota Air National Guard
By: Penny Ripperger
Jun 3Colorado TAPS Event Coming Soon to South Suburbs
Villager Newspapers
By: Gary Massaro
Jun 3Foundation's Grants Assist Nonprofits That Help Veterans, Families
Dallas Morning News
By: Robert Miller
Jun 3Does a Servicemember's Suicide Qualify Him as a Combat Casualty?
Stars & Stripes
By: Geoff Ziezulewicz
Jun 2Midlander Represents Community at Memorial Day Grief Camp in Washington
My West Texas
By: Kathleen Thurber
Jun 2TAPS Celebrity Golf Classic
Rocky Mountain Golf Magazine
By: Kim McHugh
Jun 2Volunteers Support Military Families, Honor the Fallen
Air Force District of Washington
By: Airman 1st Class Katherine Windish
Jun 1Children of Fallen Find Comfort at TAPS Camp
American Forces Press Service
By: Elaine Wilson
Jun 1In the Name of the Sons
First Things Magazine
By: Alessia Pirolo
May 31A Memorable Memorial Day Weekend
Hartford Courant
By: Desmond Conner
May 31Heroes Come Together to Support Their Guardsmen
North Dakota National Guard
May 31TAPS Reaches Out to Remember, Heal
Green Valley News & Sun
By: Regina Ford
May 31TAPS: Help for the Families of Fallen Soldiers
TIME magazine
By: Nancy Gibbs
May 30Families of the Fallen Find Healing Through TAPS
ABC News
By: Yunji Denies and Tom Giusto
May 30Children of Fallen Troops Gather to Grieve, Grow
Stars & Stripes
By: Jeff Schogol
May 30Memorial Day: In Support of US Military Widows
The Examiner Newspapers
By: Stephanie Cooper
May 30Mom Honors Son's Memory Through TAPS
La Prensa
By: Angela Covo
May 30Soldiering On: War Widows Battle to Keep Memories Alive For Their Children
The Salt Lake Tribune
By: Matthew D. LaPlante
May 30Why There is a Memorial Day
Owatonna People's Press
By: Patrick Rasmussen
May 29A New Chapter of Grief and Sacrifice at Fort Carson
Colorado Springs-Gazette
By: Lance Benzel
May 29Memorial Day: Families of the Fallen Find Help at TAPS
Fox News Channel
By: Brian Wilson
May 28Editorial: Remembering on Memorial Day
Connection Newspapers
May 28Former Miss America Kirsten Haglund Honors Fallen Soldiers with Heroes Never Die, Proceeds Benefit TAPS
Billboard Publicity Wire
May 28 Mullen Pledges Ongoing Support for Families of Fallen

By: Elaine Wilson
May 27Remembering The Fallen: A Family Grieves
WHQR (NPR)
By: Laurin Penland
May 26Honoring a Fallen Marine: the Veater Family
CNN
By: Joe Belfiglio
May 26Tribute Remembers Those Who Sacrifice for Freedom
KFYR
By: Retha Colclasure
May 25Remembering a Fallen Soldier: the Webb Family
CNN
By: Joe Belfiglio
May 19Mini-Golf Course Raises Funds for Charities, Helps TAPS
Rapid City Journal
May 17Sounding a Horn for TAPS
Huffington Post
By: Dave Ungrady
May 13Karzai's Tribute to Fallen U.S. Soldiers Draws Praise From Military Groups
Fox News Channel
May 9Military Moms Reflect on Mother's Day
Panama City News-Herald
By: Daniel Carson
May 9TAPS Provides Support For Grieving Families
Tyler Morning Telegraph
By: Danny Mogle
May 7A Lynbrook woman with ‘Hope & Courage’
Long Island Herald
By: Mary Malloy
May 5Military Spouses: Heroes on the Homefront
Air Force Public Affairs
By: Staff Sgt. Dilia Ayala
May 3An Interview with Brigadier General Loree K. Sutton
AUSA Magazine
By: Dennis Steele
May 2Suicide the Unseen Enemy for Marines
San Diego Union-Tribune
By: Gretel Kovach
Apr 29Actor Brian Geraghty Mentions Volunteering with TAPS
Daily Front Row
Apr 26Fort Carson: TAPS Seminar Unites Families of Fallen Soldiers
Fort Carson Mountaineer
By: Geoffrey Roper
Apr 20Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Fundraiser in Washington, D.C., Helps Denver TAPS Event
The Villager
Apr 18Helping Soldiers and Their Families
Wyandotte Daily News
Apr 15Mementoes at Arlington Graves Form Archival Record
Associated Press
By: Kim Hefling
Apr 14$1 Million Raised at D.C. Gala for Families of Fallen Troops
Stars & Stripes
By: Jeff Schogol
Apr 14Muppets, DoD Help Kids Deal with Death
Military.com
By: Bryant Jordan
Apr 14Muppets, Mullen Help Kids Deal With Grief
Military Times
By: Karen Jowers
Apr 14Petraeus Praises Families of the Fallen
Armed Forces Press Service
By: John J. Kruzel
Apr 11TAPS: Support for Surviving Military Families at Fort Carson
KKTV
By: Rick Montanez
Apr 10Elmo and His Friends Talk About Grief
Examiner
By: Fabiola Johnson
Apr 10Survivors Don't Have to Walk Alone
Fox 21/CW 57
Apr 9Elmo and His Friends Talk About Grief
San Diego Examiner
By: Fabiola Johnson
Apr 9Interest in Photographing Return of War Dead to U.S. Wanes
CNN
By: Mike Mount
Apr 7Social Worker Hopes Parents, Kids Will Learn From PBS Special on Grief
National Association of Social Workers
Apr 7Signs of Suicide: Kim Ruocco Speaks at Fort Hood
San Antonio Express-News
By: Sig Christenson
Apr 6Families Find Comfort in TAPS After Losing a Soldier
Northwest Military
By: J.M. Simpson
Apr 6More Suicides for Fort Hood
Central Texas Now/KCEN-TV
Apr 5Brothers in Alms
Colorado Avid Golfer
By: Jon Rizzi
Apr 2Local Family in PBS Special Aimed to Help Children Cope With Grief
Newburyport Current
By: Mary Jo Shafer
Mar 31Sacrifice: Q&A with General George W. Casey, Jr.
On Patrol Magazine (USO)
Mar 30Saluting America's Smallest Heroes
Military Health System
Mar 29'Henkes Lane' Rededicated in Mosul
Department of Defense
By: Spc. Naveed Ali Shah
Mar 29Program Gives Hope to Military Families
The Seattle Times
By: Nancy Bartley
Mar 27Seven Years Later, Family of Man Killed in Iraq Soldiers On
Huffington Post
By: Aaron Glantz
Mar 26Grief After War: KQED Talks to Surviving Families
KQED
By: Scott Shafer
Mar 22Priestner Family Stays Strong Through Loss
Digital Video & Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS)
By: Pfc. Eric Guzman
Mar 19Radio Panel: The Long Term Impact of Military Loss
KQED
By: Scott Shafer
Mar 18T.A.P.S. - There is Help for the Grieving
The Quantico Sentry
By: Cpl. Jimmy Serena Jr.
Mar 14Running to Remember Fort Hood Victims
WFAA
By: Meagan Harris
Mar 13TAPS Helps Pendleton Families of Fallen Heroes Cope
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
By: Lance Cpl. Damien Gutierrez
Mar 10Military Suicides - What TAPS is Doing to Help
KSRO 1350 AM
By: Monika Weber
Mar 8Mushers Chase Victory on Iditarod Trail, Recognize Fallen
CNN
By: Tracy Sabo
Mar 7Military Widows Send Their Husbands Names to Nome
KTUU
By: Christine Kim
Mar 7The Hurt Locker: Movie’s Bomb Squad Doesn’t Bomb Out With Audiences
The Journal
By: Marty Van Duyne
Mar 6A Hundred Military Widows Find Some Peace in Alaska Retreat
McClatchy News Service
By: Julia O'Malley
Mar 5For 100 Widows, Respite in Alaska
Alaska Daily News
By: Julia O'Malley
Mar 3Taking Care of Army Families
Redstone Rocket
By: Kelley Lane Sivley
Feb 26TAPS Brings 100 Combat Widows to Rondy Retreat
KTUU
By: Maria Downey
Feb 26TAPS' founder Bonnie Carroll speaks with CNN about support for surviving families
CNN with Kyra Phillips
Feb 24TAPS Looking for Volunteers for Annual Good Grief Camp
Bolling Air Force Base Public Affairs
By: Airman 1st Class Katherine Windish
Feb 22Fort Bliss TAPS Seminar Helps Families Tackle Grief
US Army Fort Bliss Public Affairs Office
By: Pfc. Jennifer Kennemer
Feb 20Military Families Learn To Cope With Loss Of Loved One
KFOX 14
By: Daniel Novick
Feb 14Every Military Death Deserves a Presidential Letter
Creators Syndicate
By: Connie Schultz
Feb 14Like Other Fallen Heroes, Those Who Kill Themselves in Combat Zones Also Served Their Country
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
By: Connie Schultz
Feb 14Perspective: Survivors Struggle After Military Suicides
North County Times
By: Brigid Brett
Feb 11Getting Help to Hurting Families Sooner
Quantico Sentry
By: Marine Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
Feb 11Marine Corps and TAPS sign formal MOA for survivor support
Quantico Sentry
By: Lance Cpl. Jahn R. Kuiper
Feb 5Oscar-nominated actor Jeremy Renner shares TAPS support with CNN's Kyra Phillps
CNN
Feb 5TAPS families honored at Miss America pageant
FOX News
Feb 4Family Of Suicide Soldier Still Waiting For Condolence Letter From Obama
The Huffington Post
By: Marcus Baram
Feb 2TAPS Founder Bonnie Carroll Talks with CNN's AC360 Blog
CNN AC360 Blog
Jan 29Honoring the Families of Our Fallen Military Members
KVBC-TV
By: Dan Ball
Jan 29Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Holds Retreat at Marine Corps Base
The Honolulu Advertiser
Jan 29Wives and Daughters of Fallen Soldiers Get Royal Treatment
CBS News Channel 8
Jan 21You Served Podcast Features TAPS
Blog Talk Radio
Jan 20Letter: Project Linus pleased with community support
Worthington Daily Globe
By: Beve Vajgrt, Nobles/Rock Chapter Coordinator, and Sheryl Kucker, Assistant Coordinator,
Jan 19Nursing professor receives national award for end-of-life work
University of Delaware
Jan 18Hall of Remembrance Ensures Fallen Are Never Forgotten
Digital Video & Imagery Distribution System
By: Heather Graham
Jan 16A Hidden Toll: Suicide in the Military
Chicago Tribune
By: Lisa Black and Stacy St. Clair
Jan 13Bereaved Kin Push for Military Condolence Letters
Associated Press
By: Kimberly Hefling
Jan 12Hall of Remembrance Opens at Survivor Outreach Services
Killeen Daily Herald
By: Alicia Lacy
Jan 12009 Washingtonians of the Year: Bonnie Carroll, Helping Survivors Remember the Love
Washingtonian Magazine
By: Leslie Milk
Jan 1Opinion: Supporting Our Troops is Mission Essential
Sphere
By: Sloan Gibson

 


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