Deaths by suicide in the US military continue to rise with 541 service members dying in 2018, according to a Pentagon report issued
Military leaders are continuing to express concern and frustration about the rising number of deaths as they attempt to understand why the numbers are increasing."I wish I could tell you we have an answer to prevent further, future suicides in the armed services. We don't. We are caught up in what some call a national epidemic of suicide among our youth.
David Goldfein, chief of staff of the Air Force, in a recent message to his troops.Pentagon officials indicate they don't see a direct correlation between suicides and combat deployments. Esper added that"we just can't let these great, young Americans take their lives because of financial pressure or relationship challenges, or whatever comes up. We need to help them.
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