Latest "Air Force suicides" stories

American flags stand in the ground Sept. 1, 2020, outside of the 177th Fighter Wing, Egg Harbor Township, N.J.

Military suicides up as much as 20% in COVID era

Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked as service members struggle under COVID-19, war-zone deployments, national disasters and civil unrest.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press

2 years ago

How the Air Force is using firearm cable locks to promote home safety, reduce self-harm

“It’s another way to cut down on the accidental discharges, the negligent discharges, but it’s also part of a larger comprehensive plan to also help us with some of the suicide prevention efforts as well."

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 years ago

Air Force sees small decline in suicides for the first quarter of this year compared to same point in 2019

"It is too early to draw any conclusions on this or to know if this represents a trend."

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 years ago

In dark times, we all must be good wingmen

"I share this story as a 'call to arms' to my fellow airmen to pay close attention to our wingmen’s mental health and the responsibility we have to help them check their collective 'sixes.'"

By Col. Chris Anderson

3 years ago

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