More troops lost to suicide than combat

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“In war, there are no unwounded soldiers”
Jose Narosky

More troops lost to suicide

For the second year in a row, the U.S. military has lost more troops to suicide than it has to combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The reasons are complicated and the accounting uncertain — for instance, should returning soldiers who take their own lives after being mustered out be included?

But the suicide rate is a further indication of the stress that military personnel live under after nearly a decade of war.

Congress.org - News : More troops lost to suicide

HBO produced a powerful documentary that was shown on Veteran's Day. I suggest everyone see it...

HBO: Wartorn 1861-2010: Home

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Didn't albright and Dole adress this problem about 6 years ago or more?
I recall Dole promising a fast resoloution.