… you introduced, the TAP Promotion act, which would facilitate a smoother transition for service members as they get out of the military and go to Civilian life. Why is that … Service members kill themselves within about 24, 36 months [after leaving the military]. … You lose your uniform, you lose your rank, you lose your authority. The joke with my wife and some of her friends were twice the husband, half the paycheck. (21:03–21:09)
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Asserts that service members are at risk of suicide within 24 to 36 months after leaving the military.
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