Music is a very powerful thing. It can act as a band-aid, helping to heal emotional wounds, or as a time machine, instantly transporting one back 5, 10, 15 years or more just by hearing an old favorite. Music is universal, uniting people of all races, genders and ages. It can put a smile on your face, pep in your step—even cause you to lose all inhibitions and start singing at the top of your lungs!
Active duty military service members often experience shocking situations that are beyond imagination. Those who serve in active combat are engaged in activities that can have lifelong impact. It is common for a trauma experienced during deployment to cause serious psychological challenges. Those issues often seem to be exacerbated following discharge from military service, whether an honorable discharge or otherwise. The tragic reality is that every single day an average of 20 veterans commits suicide.