I join with all Americans today in celebrating, honoring, and thanking our nation’s veterans (some of my favorites are pictured below). 
More than 1.3 million active duty members serve in the four Department of Defense military Service branches: Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force. More than half (52.3%) of all active duty members have a spouse and/or dependents, with almost 1.6 million active duty family members serving an important role in our military community (Profile of the Military Community 2020).
According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, approximately 250,000 service members transition to civilian life each year. These Service Members, Veterans, and their Families have answered the call of military service, and we, as a Nation, must stand ready to support them in their time of need.
Just like their civilian counterparts, many service members, veterans and their families will need behavioral health prevention, treatment, and recovery support services.
SAMHSA’s SMVF TA Center (Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Technical Assistance Center) serves as a national resource to support states, territories, and local communities in strengthening their capacity to address the behavioral health needs of military and veteran families.
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Learn more about the work of the SMVF TA Center and its efforts to support the behavioral health needs of military and veteran families.
And remember to wear your red shirt on EVERY Friday!
