Army suicides set record in July

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Source: The Washington Post

The U.S. Army suffered a record 32 suicides in July, the most since it began releasing monthly figures in 2009.

The high number of deaths represents a setback for the Army, which has put a heavy focus on reducing suicides in recent years. The number includes 22 active-duty soldiers and 10 reservists. The previous record was 31, from June 2010.

Army officials cautioned that investigations are underway in most of the deaths to confirm the exact cause.

“Every suicide represents a tragic loss,” Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, the vice chief of staff of the Army, said in a written statement. “While the high number of potential suicides in July is discouraging, we are confident our efforts . . . are having a positive impact.”

Read more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/army-suicides-set-record-in-july/2011/08/12/gIQAfbGlBJ_story.html

[sueh]

1. Too sad for words. End the wars-NOW!

:cry:

[BackToThe60s]

3. Too MAD for words!

:argh::puke:

[The Backlash Cometh]

2. They use to tear them down and then rebuild them.

Now they just seem to tear them down?

[tawadi]

4. Very sad

PTSD is not being addressed as it should from what I've read.

[BackToThe60s]

5. Kick

This NEEDS TO BE SEEN!