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New analysis of Air Force suicides explores contributing factors
A comprehensive report of Air Force suicides in 2020 found dozens of trends and made 68 recommendations to help stop the problem.
Military suicide stats released, Army saw highest increase of deaths
The number of suicides across the active-duty military increased from 75 in the first quarter of 2022 to 94 in the first quarter of 2023.
By Zamone Perez
Opinion
A letter to the NCOs who saved my life
An Army sergeant writes to the noncommissioned officers who offered protection and comfort after a military sexual trauma.
By Sgt. C
Keeping firearms out of easy reach key to preventing military suicides
An independent commission made more than 100 recommendations to the Pentagon to prevent rising troop suicides, including restricting access to guns.
A blurry balancing act has National Guard reeling for resilience
The Army National Guard has experienced similar rates of suicide as the military’s active component, with far fewer resources and less support.
By Lara Salahi, The War Horse
Texas university launching trauma research program with military
The new center aims to improve the way medical professionals help both civilians and military patients recover from physical, emotional trauma.
By Allison P. Erickson
Outage affects 988 suicide prevention hotline, VA offers alternatives
Veterans who are looking to reach the helpline can call the Veterans Crisis Line directly at 877-267-6030.
US cuts military funding to 7 countries for use of child soldiers
It has become common practice for waivers to be granted in the name of supporting U.S. national security interests.
VA defends suicide prevention data, says problem is improving
About 17 veterans die by suicide each day, according to the latest department data.
We can all ‘Be the One’ to save the life of a veteran
It is National Suicide Prevention Month, but the work to prevent suicides must be at the front of our minds far beyond September.
By Vincent Troiola