Grim Record: Army Suicides In 2009 Hit Highest Level, Accounts For 20% Of National Suicides -- New York Daily News
In and out of uniform, those who have served the nation in the military are killing themselves at rates never seen before.
In November, Gen. Peter Chiarelli, the Army’s vice chief of staff, said the 211 suicides in the Army in 2009 had already surpassed the record rate of 2008. Chiarelli called the problem the toughest he had faced in his 37 years of distinguished service.
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More News On The Increase Of Vet Suicides
Sad News on Vets' Suicide Rates -- Government Executive.com
VA says suicide rate for vets jumped 26% from 2005-2007 -- USA Today
Increase in Suicide Rate of Vets -- ABC News/AP
Report: US veterans suicide rate soars -- Press TV
My Comment: This problem is only going to get worse as time passes by.
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