‘You’re not going to get over it by yourself’: Medal of Honor recipient speaks out about mental health

Retired Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts was the lone survivor of an ambush in Afghanistan more than 15 years ago. He still struggles with physical and emotional scars.

DUPONT, Wash. — A veteran who received the military’s highest honor is speaking out about mental health.

Staff Fgt. Ryan Pitts was the lone survivor of an ambush in Afghanistan more than 15 years ago. He’s still struggling with physical and emotional scars. 

Pitts spoke at a golf course near Joint Base Lewis McChord on Friday to inspire people to seek mental health help if needed. He also shared a few war stories. 

“For myself,

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