 An estimated 50,000 vets have utilized that expanded benefit. The Veterans Crisis Line connected with the 988 Crisis Line two years ago, and since then, around 2 million vets have called to receive help. For details on these and other stories, see heraldandnews.com. When broadcasting and the Herald and News better together to keep you informed. Are you ready? It's Friday, it's Friday, it's Friday. Friday, I'm in the morning.