Alarming VA Report Totals Decade of Veteran Suicides The VA released a report Friday showing that more than 60,000 veterans died by suicide from 2008-17.
The Air Force Has Declared War on Hopelessness in the Ranks Toxic leadership appears to contribute to "hopelessness," according to the top enlisted person and chief of staff.
The VA Removed a Vet's High-Risk Label. The Patient Died by Suicide. What Went Wrong? The VA Inspector General went into detail on a veteran's suicide death in California.
Veteran Dies by Suicide in North Carolina VA Parking Lot The death is the latest in a series of veteran suicides in the parking lots of VA facilities across the country.
Military Suicides Reach Highest Rate Since Record-Keeping Began After 9/11 A new report finds active-duty deaths by suicide were the highest since record-keeping began after 9/11.
Air Force to Pause Operations After Spike in Suicides The Air Force has announced a one-day "tactical pause" taking place over the next 45 days to address a rise in suicides...
New Military Suicide Report May Revive Debate Over Gun Restrictions A new DoD report shows that military personnel consistently use their own personal weapons when ending their lives.
Defense Department, VA Gear Up to Host Suicide Prevention Conference The biennial suicide prevention conference will be held Aug. 26-29 in Nashville.
VA's Suicide Prevention Director Is Leaving Post Keita Franklin, who once headed the Defense Department’s suicide prevention office, is departing the VA.
Senator Pushes to Move Forward With 911-Style Veterans Suicide Hotline Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, said the country needs to move forward on implementation.
Pentagon Withdraws Admiral's Nomination to Lead Pacific Fleet Amid Renewed Attention on Drag Shows The Pentagon has confirmed reports it has pulled Navy Rear Adm. Michael Donnelly from promotion and a new job overseeing the...
3.8% Raise for Service Members Endorsed by House and Senate Defense Bills The raise is consistent with the Trump administration's budget request for next year, as is the overall value of the House...
A Chinese-Owned Company Owns Farmland near Fort Riley. Federal Officials Think That's Bad The White House and top officials this week rolled out a plan aimed at limiting foreign ownership of farm and ranch land.
Senators Seek Guardrails Against JAG Firings in Must-Pass Defense Policy Bill Firing a top military lawyer would require a congressional notification that includes a substantive justification under a...
Coast Guard Selects 'Proven' Command Master Chief for Top Enlisted Position Command Master Chief Phillip Waldron will serve as the 15th senior enlisted adviser to the Coast Guard commandant.