DMV Spotlight shines a light on Ending Veteran Suicide. The grim statistics are well known, 17 veterans a day die by suicide. It is the second-highest cause of death for veterans under the age of 45. Guest, Juan Valdez, once a U.S. Marine who now works with the Wounded Warrior Project explains the shifting attitudes inside the military that now support active duty members making sure they are healthy in every dimension. Valdez also explains the National Suicide Hotline- 9-8-8- also works via text if that is more accessible for the person in crisis. Valdez also explained a number of programs available to veterans in need of support via the Wounded Warrior Project.


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DMV Spotlight shines a light on Ending Veteran Suicide. The grim statistics are well known, 17 veterans a day die by suicide. It is the second-highest cause of death for veterans under the age of 45. Guest, Juan Valdez, once a U.S. Marine who now works with the Wounded Warrior Project explains the shifting attitudes inside the military that now support active duty members making sure they are healthy in every dimension. Valdez also explains the National Suicide Hotline- 9-8-8- also works via text if that is more accessible for the person in crisis. Valdez also explained a number of&nbsp;programs available to veterans in need of support via the Wounded Warrior Project. <a href="https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0"></a>
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DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.

DMV Spotlight shines a light on the issues impacting DC, Maryland and Virginia. The 15-minute interview program allows for in-depth discussion with area leaders and to highlight organizations that are making a difference across the DMV. Interviews include newsmakers, non-profits, local officials and special event coverage. WMAL’s Barbara Britt hosts the weekly program that is designed to provide needed information for listeners across the DC Metro area and beyond.