Suicide prevention efforts at Fort Hood lack ‘professional expertise,’ Army says
A contract request from III Armored Corps admits that existing "resources do not provide the specialized professional expertise" in suicide prevention.
By Michael Peck
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Suicidal ideation rises among veterans, but attempts remain stable, study finds
Suicidal ideations among U.S. veterans have risen nearly 50% in the past five years, according to a new study based on a survey of 2,636 veterans.
By Patricia Kime
In a suicide crisis, eligible veterans can go to any ER for free. Nearly 50,000 already have.
The COMPACT Act allows veterans to receive emergency suicide crisis care for free, but many eligible remain in the dark about its existence.
By Natalie Oliverio
Amid rising military suicides, services can’t tell if prevention training is effective
Despite higher military suicide rates since 2011, most services do not have accountability measures to ensure troops complete required prevention training.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Supreme Court rules in favor of soldier who sued contractor over 2016 Bagram bombing
In a 6-3 decision, the justices determined contractors do not automatically share the government’s immunity.
By Patricia Kime
Suicide rates among military families continue to climb
The total overall number decreased, a drop that coincides with smaller overall force numbers.
By Patricia Kime