Here’s a bit of somber news after we finished celebrating Memorial Day. As you likely know, this is a holiday where we celebrate the lives and sacrifices of those who lost their lives in battle, defending our nation and our freedoms. But a new study from April Smith at Government Executive reveals that combat mortalities are not the leading cause of death for active duty military members and veterans. Those deaths are greatly outnumbered by the volume of current and former men and women in the American military who take their own lives. Sadly, this is not a new phenomenon. This disparity has existed going all the way back to 9/11. It’s a wider disparity than many might imagine. Four times as many of these men and women die in this fashion than those who are lost in combat. The linked study seeks to find out why and offers possible solutions to reduce the numbers.
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