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What comes to mind when you think of the United States Army? Do you think of our soldiers as being brave, fearless, and strong? They may be all these things and more, but do these characteristics protect our soldiers from the psychological effects of what they see or do during combat?
Whether our veterans are returning from their first, second, or third tour of duty, we are quickly discovering that many of them are battling some real demons and suffering from invisible wounds.
The Army's suicide rate was 18.1 per 100,000 last year, the highest since the service started keeping records in 1980. It was 9.8 just five years earlier.
The U.S. civilian rate is 19.5 per 100,000.
These statistics have prompted the Army to redouble its suicide prevention efforts. The Army's program includes removing the stigma from asking for help, encouraging soldiers to look after each other and a campaign called ACE, for Ask, Care and Escort, but are these measures enough?
What are your thoughts? Do you know a soldier that has been left behind?
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