Pentagon upgrades awards for 3 Marines at Abbey Gate attackThe awards come five years after a suicide bomber killed 13 U.S. service members and around 170 civilians at Abbey Gate in Kabul, Afghanistan.By Eve Sampson2 weeks ago
Suicidal ideation rises among veterans, but attempts remain stable, study findsSuicidal ideations among U.S. veterans have risen nearly 50% in the past five years, according to a new study based on a survey of 2,636 veterans.By Patricia Kime7 weeks ago
In a suicide crisis, eligible veterans can go to any ER for free. Nearly 50,000 already have.The COMPACT Act allows veterans to receive emergency suicide crisis care for free, but many eligible remain in the dark about its existence.By Natalie Oliverio7 weeks ago
‘Sounds like a mutiny’: Secret recording exposes claims of toxic leadership after a Marine’s suicideA War Horse investigation points to systemic failures before and after the death of Cpl. Drew Mobley, whose suicide was the unit's third in two years.By Rachel Fobar, The War Horse3 months ago
Amid rising military suicides, services can’t tell if prevention training is effectiveDespite higher military suicide rates since 2011, most services do not have accountability measures to ensure troops complete required prevention training.By Hope Hodge Seck4 months ago
Suicide rates among military families continue to climbThe total overall number decreased, a drop that coincides with smaller overall force numbers.By Patricia Kime5 months ago