Latest "military suicide rate" stories

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Piketinal Alou, left, and Airman 1st Class Destiny Story, 502d Comptroller Squadron, hold positive messages of support at base gates during the morning inbound commute as part of their on-going initiative, “We Care,” at JBSA-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 16, 2022. They spent the morning at various gates letting each person know that the simple, yet powerful display allows for everyone to stand together in support of those struggling with depression and thoughts of suicide. (Thomas Coney/Air Force)

Active duty suicides dropped 15% in 2021, but overall trend is upward

Suicide rates have steadily climbed over the past 10 years, despite some rises and dips.

By Meghann Myers

8 months ago

Santa Claus, portrayed by Tech. Sgt. Mike Morris, pushes a pallet of fuel onto a C-17 Globemaster III prior to a mission Dec. 23, 2011.

We have a responsibility to do more

The author of this commentary offers advice on how personal acts and long-term actions can reduce the strain members of the military can feel in this time of pandemic.

By Col. Chris Karns

3 years ago

Service member suicide prevention: Why the military must end the stigma on mental health

Mental health services must be normalized in the military for our service members to properly utilize them, say the authors of this commentary.

By Katrina Games and Aliyah Theargood

3 years ago

A spouse’s take on the 2019 military suicide report

Spouses need a seat at the table to help address the military's suicide problem, says the author of this commentary.

By Aleha Landry

3 years ago

As military suicides rise, Army brass reassessing outreach

Suicide prevention is a frequent topic of conversation within the ranks of the 82nd Airborne, says the division's commander, and the periods of isolation during the pandemic have been a major factor.

3 years ago

The National Guard expects its suicide rate to drop

The reserve branch is piloting a dozen in-house programs to combat its growing suicide rate.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

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