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Troops are still waiting weeks for off-base mental health appointments
A new government watchdog report found troops waited more than two weeks for an urgent appointment off base.
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
The military may be required to start tracking suicides by job assignments
In hope of more answers, the plan is part of the Senate's annual defense authorization bill up for debate in coming weeks.
This Marine was nearing college graduation when she died in Kabul. Her sister walked for her instead.
Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo was killed in Afghanistan on Aug. 26, 2021.
Navy launching investigations into USS George Washington and shipyard life
One probe will look for commonalities and trigger points among three GW sailor suicides last month, while another will look at how the Navy can do better by sailors in the shipyard environment.
Top sailor to USS George Washington crew: at least you’re not in a foxhole
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith's visit to Newport News Friday comes in the wake of three sailor suicides among the crew in the past two weeks.
Bipartisan trio in Congress wants more action on Army Alaska’s suicide problem
Army Alaska’s 17 suicide deaths among about 11,000 soldiers represents a disproportionately high rate for the service.
By Davis Winkie
Army responds to 2021′s historically high active duty suicides
An Army spokesperson detailed how the service is working to reduce the number of soldiers dying by suicide.
By Davis Winkie
Army suicides hit new post-9/11 peak in 2021
The active duty Army's suicide rate is at its highest since the Great Depression.
By Davis Winkie
Military suicide prevention efforts are falling short, Pentagon concedes
The number of active-duty suicides increased every year from 2015 to 2020.
Army Alaska CSM asks for help after another soldier dies at home
Master Sgt. Wesley Woods was found dead Dec. 30 in his Fairbanks home.
By Davis Winkie