r/CombatVeterans is a subreddit with 1k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses veterans, research, combat, ptsd, and study.
This community is to share stories, resources, and comradeship with other combat veterans. Please respect each other and share your stories if you choose to do so or help others with resources that you know are available for for free.
Popular Themes in r/CombatVeterans
#1
Advice Requests
: "What does being a combat veteran mean to you?"
15 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Navigating the wreckage after a decade"
6 posts
#3
Opportunities
: "Combat Veteran Support Group - research and IRB approved"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/CombatVeterans
#1
Veterans
: "Does anybody else find it difficult to associate with other Veterans, especially noncombat?"
53 posts
#2
Research
: "Seeking Participants with PTSD for Research on Attention and Trauma"
26 posts
#3
Combat
: "What does being a Combat veteran mean to you?"
17 posts
#4
Ptsd
: "Seeking Participants with Ptsd for Research on Attention and Trauma"
17 posts
#5
Study
: "Paid Veteran Brain Study"
11 posts
#6
Va
: "Can the Va automatically remove your Va Benefits?"
7 posts
#7
Help
: "Help with PTSD?"
7 posts
#8
Veteran
5 posts
#9
Substance Use
4 posts
#10
Military
3 posts
Flair Used in r/CombatVeterans
#1
Question
: "What does being a combat veteran mean to you?"
62 posts
#2
Discussion
: "What has your experience been like when it comes to not being deployed?"
60 posts
#3
News
: "Has it been awhile since you've seen a battle buddy?"
10 posts
#4
Dissertation
: "Research Project - IRB approved and not spam!"
1 post
#5
Mod-approved Study
: "Our VA-funded research study seeks to interview people who have lost a loved one to suicide after a change in opioid prescription pain medication"
1 post
#6
interviw request
: "Interview to Veteran"
1 post
Member Growth in r/CombatVeterans
Yearly
+252 members(25.8%)
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Last updated: October 15, 2026