While the number of Army suicides each month makes for a jagged line, the trend is clearly upward.
Grim Record: Soldier Suicides Reach New High -- Time
A record number of soldiers – 38 – are suspected of killing themselves in July, the Pentagon said Thursday. It marks a startling jump in the suicide epidemic that has been frustrating Army leaders for years.
The total included 26 active-duty soldiers – under the Army’s control 24/7 — also an apparent record, and a 117% jump from June’s count of 12 active-duty suicides.
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Army suicides doubled last month from June's total - AP
July marked worst month for Army suicides -- Washington Post
Army reports grim milestone in troop suicides -- Politico
Army Suicides Double From June to July -- Military.com
Army Suicides: July Deaths Set A Tragic New Record -- Forbes
US Army reports spike in suicides -- AFP
Monthly Army suicides reach all-time high in
The total included 26 active-duty soldiers – under the Army’s control 24/7 — also an apparent record, and a 117% jump from June’s count of 12 active-duty suicides.
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Army suicides doubled last month from June's total - AP
July marked worst month for Army suicides -- Washington Post
Army reports grim milestone in troop suicides -- Politico
Army Suicides Double From June to July -- Military.com
Army Suicides: July Deaths Set A Tragic New Record -- Forbes
US Army reports spike in suicides -- AFP
Monthly Army suicides reach all-time high in
July marked worst month for Army suicides -- Washington Post
Army reports grim milestone in troop suicides -- Politico
Army Suicides Double From June to July -- Military.com
Army Suicides: July Deaths Set A Tragic New Record -- Forbes
US Army reports spike in suicides -- AFP
Monthly Army suicides reach all-time high in July with 38 suspected -- NBC
38 suspected suicides in July may mark grim record for Army -- Stars and Stripes
Army sees highest suicide rate in July -- CNN
Military suicides creating an unsettling record -- Examiner
Army suicide widows: Too little, too late -- CBS/AP
Army reports grim milestone in troop suicides -- Politico
Army Suicides Double From June to July -- Military.com
Army Suicides: July Deaths Set A Tragic New Record -- Forbes
US Army reports spike in suicides -- AFP
Monthly Army suicides reach all-time high in July with 38 suspected -- NBC
38 suspected suicides in July may mark grim record for Army -- Stars and Stripes
Army sees highest suicide rate in July -- CNN
Military suicides creating an unsettling record -- Examiner
Army suicide widows: Too little, too late -- CBS/AP