Director General Ruth A. Wong, Brigadier General, US Air Force
As we witness with wide eyes and heavy hearts the sad and troubling turn of events unfolding in Afghanistan, I want to acknowledge our fellow service men and women, veterans and their families who have so valiantly served over the past twenty years, and those who’ve given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Like many others, I am deeply troubled by the recent occupation of Afghanistan and what it means for those who put their lives at risk serving to preserve the freedoms we share here at home and for the women and girls in Afghanistan.
What is currently happening may effect you and other war-era veterans in many ways—you may be feeling a range of emotions in connection to the war(s) and I want to take a moment to offer support.
If you would like to speak to someone, contact:
Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or Text: 838255 or via the web at https://www.
Women Veterans Hotline at 855-829-6636; or contact the Vet Center Call Center: 877-WAR-VETS (927-8387)
If you live in Los Angeles County and need resources, contact the Veterans Peer Access Network at 1-800-854-7771 and press *3 or click here: https://dmh.lacounty.gov/
Veterans may contact a Military & Veterans Affairs Veteran Service Officer directly by calling (877) 4LA-VETS, (213)765-9680 or (213) 765-9681 or via e-mail at outreach@mva.lacounty.gov
Please reach out to veterans you know and let them know they are valued.
Many thanks to all you do to support our veterans and their families.
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