Marine Corps veteran helps students add tools for success. BY Eric Levy Volusia County. UPDATED 2:40 PM ET Nov. 20, 2023 PUBLISHED 1:59 PM ET Nov. 20, 2023 PUBLISHED 1:59 PM EST Nov. 20, 2023.

It’s been 50 years since Scott Whitney served in the U.S. Marine Corps, but his service hasn’t been forgotten. On Friday, he was presented with a Quilt of Valor by the Fort Kearney Chapter of ...

He was a member of the Marine Corps League for more than 60 years, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart for more than 50. He held leadership positions in both organizations.

Veterans and service members experiencing a mental health emergency can call the Veteran Crisis Line, 988 and press 1. Help also is available by text, 838255, and via chat at VeteransCrisisLine.net .

The service meets standards for collecting data on suicide prevention and response, but nearly 30% of commanders didn't have a crisis plan when asked, defense investigators said.