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By Haley Britzky Mar 15, 2021

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This soldier almost died by suicide. Now he’s telling his story in hopes of saving someone else

"The dump truck that was parked on my chest was slowly backing off. I was reinflating."

By David Roza Feb 26, 2021

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The Air Force is using virtual reality to fight its suicide epidemic

"It’s one thing to tell somebody how to do something, it’s another to go through the experience."

By Jeff Schogol Feb 8, 2021

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The financial cost of the Jan. 6 insurrection is nearly half a billion dollars so far

To say nothing of the human costs.

By David Roza Jan 20, 2021

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Air Force colonel who called suicide a ‘chickensh-t way to go’ has been nominated to become a 1-star

“Let me say that my choice of words was poor."

By Haley Britzky Dec 31, 2020

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‘It’s going to take time’ — Top Army leaders are playing the long game with putting people first

"Leaders need to be asking those questions, and they are, because they now know people are number one."

By Haley Britzky Dec 23, 2020

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Army special operations medic and pregnant wife die in apparent murder-suicide

"It's a complete shock... It's like a horror movie."

By Matthew Stroup Nov 24, 2020

Opinion

I struggled with thoughts of suicide. Vulnerability and connection kept me alive

Looking someone in the eye as you tell them you care is when the real work of suicide prevention begins.

By Richard Sisk, Military.com Nov 21, 2020

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Veteran died hours after 2 calls to suicide hotline went unheeded, Inspector General finds

A veteran died on the Fourth of July 2018 after two calls to the suicide hotline went unheeded.

By Haley Britzky Nov 19, 2020

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The Army’s ‘complete failure’ led to this private’s suicide after she was sexually assaulted, parents say

"The Army can deploy thousands and thousands of troops during a war situation within 24 hours .... And they can't...

By Christian M. Wade, The Eagle-Tribune, North Andover, Mass. Oct 20, 2020

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New law will create a 988 hotline for veterans in crisis

"This will save tens of thousands of lives every year."

By Haley Britzky Oct 13, 2020

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Army Chief says COVID-19 likely factor in rise in suicides

"Just because someone can carry the weight, doesn't mean that it isn't heavy."

By Scott Shindledecker, Daily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont. Sep 30, 2020

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VA secretary says new program will help fund suicide prevention services

Wilkie did not have specific dollar figures, but he said the program is tailored to reach rural communities.

By James Clark Sep 18, 2020

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Joe Biden trotted out the trope of the damaged veteran during a recent campaign speech

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is facing criticism after he recounted a story about a military veteran who committed a...

By David Roza Sep 16, 2020

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98 airmen have died by suicide so far in 2020, Air Force chief says

“The stressors that we have are much different than the stressors we had last year"

By Patricia Kime, Military.com Sep 16, 2020

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After gridlock nearly derailed veteran suicide prevention legislation, House and Senate committees got it together and compromised

Facing the possibility that no veteran suicide laws would pass by the end of the legislative calendar, the House and...

By David Roza Sep 8, 2020

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‘Do your part’ — Joint Chiefs vice chair calls on leaders to end military suicide crisis

"Regardless of which uniform we wear, we’re not immune from life’s challenges, including thoughts of suicide."

By David Roza Aug 27, 2020

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Air Force still ‘struggling’ to stop two-year suicide crisis, top general says

“I’ll be honest with you, collectively we’re struggling with how to deal with this.”

By David Roza May 14, 2020

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This former Air Force colonel survived two suicide attempts. He wants you to know life doesn’t have to hurt so much

"One problem is we can call this or that number or call the chaplain, without realizing the person in that...

By Task & Purpose Feb 28, 2020

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Suicide in the Military

The military is caught up in a national suicide epidemic.

By Dorothy Mills-Gregg, Military.com Feb 12, 2020

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The VA is ramping up mental health funding after a rash of parking lot suicides

The Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing spending $682 million more next fiscal year on mental health issues, and ramping...

By Nelson Oliveira, New York Daily News Jan 30, 2020

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A Purple Heart recipient accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges is now on the US Marshals’ ‘Most Wanted’ list

A military veteran accused of faking his own death days before he was expected to plead guilty to raping and...

By Haley Britzky Jan 28, 2020

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While the Army pours resources into Fort Wainwright after suicides, leaders stress one reminder: Look out for your teammates

"We want less suicides. No matter how you put this down, in any kind of way, that's just how we...

By Maxine Bernstein, The Oregonian Jan 15, 2020

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Family of West Point cadet who died by suicide blames medical negligence at Portland VA

The suit alleges the medical center failed to manage Darneille's medication, investigate her increased suicidal thoughts or give her appropriate...

By Haley Britzky Dec 20, 2019

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After a string of suicides, the Army’s remote Alaska post is working to improve conditions for soldiers

A study found that 10% of 4,000 surveyed soldiers "wanted to hurt themselves over the past month."

By Jimmy Tomlin, The High Point Enterprise Dec 16, 2019

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PTSD nearly killed him. Now this former Marine is using it to help other veterans

Bobby Grey's a former Marine, 2003 to 2007 — a mission that has given him great pride and great anguish....

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This soldier almost died by suicide. Now he’s telling his story in hopes of saving someone else

The Air Force is using virtual reality to fight its suicide epidemic

The financial cost of the Jan. 6 insurrection is nearly half a billion dollars so far

Air Force colonel who called suicide a ‘chickensh-t way to go’ has been nominated to become a 1-star

‘It’s going to take time’ — Top Army leaders are playing the long game with putting people first

Army special operations medic and pregnant wife die in apparent murder-suicide

I struggled with thoughts of suicide. Vulnerability and connection kept me alive

Veteran died hours after 2 calls to suicide hotline went unheeded, Inspector General finds

The Army’s ‘complete failure’ led to this private’s suicide after she was sexually assaulted, parents say

New law will create a 988 hotline for veterans in crisis

Army Chief says COVID-19 likely factor in rise in suicides

VA secretary says new program will help fund suicide prevention services

Joe Biden trotted out the trope of the damaged veteran during a recent campaign speech

98 airmen have died by suicide so far in 2020, Air Force chief says

After gridlock nearly derailed veteran suicide prevention legislation, House and Senate committees got it together and compromised

‘Do your part’ — Joint Chiefs vice chair calls on leaders to end military suicide crisis

Air Force still ‘struggling’ to stop two-year suicide crisis, top general says

This former Air Force colonel survived two suicide attempts. He wants you to know life doesn’t have to hurt so much

Suicide in the Military

The VA is ramping up mental health funding after a rash of parking lot suicides

A Purple Heart recipient accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges is now on the US Marshals’ ‘Most Wanted’ list

While the Army pours resources into Fort Wainwright after suicides, leaders stress one reminder: Look out for your teammates

Family of West Point cadet who died by suicide blames medical negligence at Portland VA

After a string of suicides, the Army’s remote Alaska post is working to improve conditions for soldiers

PTSD nearly killed him. Now this former Marine is using it to help ​other veterans

PTSD nearly killed him. Now this former Marine is using it to help other veterans