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Caitlyn Burchett

Caitlyn Burchett

Staff writer

Caitlyn Burchett covers the military and veterans for The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press. Prior to moving to Hampton Roads, she worked as a reporter in Florida. Caitlyn graduated from Harvard University with a master’s degree in journalism. In her spare time, Caitlyn enjoys photographing beach sunsets and her dog, Daisy.



Navy officials expediting medical evaluations for sailors amid concerns about mental health care

The remarks came from Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and Chief of Naval Operations Michael Gilday during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing held last Tuesday as Senator Tim Kaine pressed the two on service member mental health following another high year of sailor suicides, which topped out at 70 across the service. Seven of the sailors who died by suicide in 2022 were assigned to two Hampton Roads-based installations.

Navy officials expediting medical evaluations for sailors amid concerns about mental health care






MilSpouseFest returns to Hampton Roads next week

Viral TikToker Ashley Gutermuth will emcee this year's MilSpouseFest slated for Tuesday at Lesner Inn in Virginia Beach. The conference will connect military spouses with resources for childcare, resume building, military family support, veteran services and mental health counseling services.

MilSpouseFest returns to Hampton Roads next week
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