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Suicide in the military

Study: Survivors of servicemembers who commit suicide should get full benefits

Suicide, now seen as a tragedy usually resulting from mental illness or despair, no longer automatically prevents families from receiving all benefits. But some suicides — by those of “sound mind” — are still determined to be misconduct, not “in the line of duty.”
DOD: Among services, Army had highest suicide rate in 2014

The military saw a slight increase in active-duty suicides in 2014, while the suicide rate among National Guard and reserve members saw a significant decrease from the previous year, according to the latest annual report on military suicides from the Pentagon.
The fight against veteran suicide
Navy widow hopes viral video will help prevent PTSD-related suicide
4 veterans from one Indiana Guard unit have committed suicide
Son to share story of World War II veteran's preventable suicide
Female veterans have high rate in committing suicide – because they use guns
Suicide a growing issue in the military
Navy widow's effort to combat veteran suicide goes viral
At VA suicide-prevention program, loss turns to hope

Tennessee man works to raise awareness of veterans' suicide risk

Don Tipton doesn't know exactly where he'll be on the 22nd of each month. But he plans to always be standing in a high-traffic area, holding a sign to show support for his fellow veterans — and to raise awareness of their risk for suicide.
Guardsmen in Minn. raise awareness of military suicides
Officials: Veteran shoots self at VA hospital in Temple
After veteran Daniel Somers’s suicide, his family has a new mission: Improve VA services
Two deaths in Idaho put spotlight on military suicides
Monitoring social media to cut the military suicide rate
One every 18 hours: Military suicide rate still high despite fight to stem deaths
At Army base, an aggressive campaign against suicide
US troop suicides rare in some foreign outposts
Parents of decorated Navy SEAL speak out about his suicide

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