Though concerning, military suicide rates over that time period were comparable to those of the wider U.S. population.
After climbing for nearly two decades, suicide rates among U.S. military veterans have shown a significant decline since 2020, according to new research from the University of Utah.
SAN ANTONIO – Military City USA is more than just a proud nickname. San Antonio has deep roots in the country’s Armed Forces. But behind that pride is an alarming statistic. Data shows 22 veterans die ...
WASHINGTON — After finishing a tour in Afghanistan in 2013, Dionne Williamson felt emotionally numb. More warning signs appeared during several years of subsequent overseas postings. “It’s like I lost ...
There were 580 deaths by suicide among service members in 2020. The Pentagon's annual report on suicides among military service members shows that while the number of deaths by suicide increased ...
U.S. Army veteran Derek Martin gives his son a big hug at a veteran support group cookout on Nov. 7, 2015. Jon Hatch/Digital ...