military suicides

'At this time, it’s too early to determine whether suicide rates will increase for calendar year 2020.'

Deaths by suicide began increasing in the spring, according to the Associated Press.

The former soldier's lawyer said he should get nearly $7.7 million — $300 for each hour he was jailed.

The military is caught up in a national suicide epidemic.

The program aims to erase gaps in community programs and services for military families

One hopeful sign is that once the military began to focus on reducing suicides, the rates actually fell.

"That trend is unacceptable," Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck, director, 21st Century Sailor, told reporters on Thursday. "We are looking at every aspect of why that trend continues, at least for the last three years. We're determined not to allow it to continue the way it's going."

"Seeking help is not a sign of weakness."

"We are not satisfied with flat-lined suicide death numbers."

Across the military it's clear that suicide is still a very serious problem.

A total of 68 active-duty sailors and 11 sailors in the Navy Reserve took their own lives in 2018.

Every Marine who takes his or her own life is more than a number, but the numbers tell a distressing story