Navy Vice Admiral, Former Head of 5th Fleet, Died by Suicide in Bahrain Vice Adm. Scott Stearney was found dead in his home Dec. 1, 2018.
His Suicide Note Was a Message to the Navy. The Way He Died Was the Exclamation Point Leadership "contributed" to Brandon Caserta's decision to take his own life, an investigation found.
Nonprofits Struggle to Reach At-Risk Veterans Who Shun VA Services The VA and a range of nonprofits are focused on more outreach to alienated veterans at risk for suicide.
Top Marine Makes Plea to End Suicide, Says 'Zero Shame' in Admitting Problem Active-duty suicide rates in the Navy and Marine Corps reached a 10-year high last year.
Corps Investigating After Marine O-5 Dies Days Before Retirement Lt. Col. Brett Hart, 48, was just days from retirement after 30 years of service when he took his own life.
In First, Pentagon to Release Information on Military Dependent Suicides It will also include complete data for 2018, which hasn't been released yet.
Hours After 7th Vet Suicide at VA, Officials Repeat Plea for Public to Help The veterans suicide scourge is not just about mental health, VA officials say.
Lawmakers to Grill VA for Answers on Suicide 'Epidemic' The House was to begin a series of hearings Monday to find answers to the veterans' suicide crisis.
VA Won't Ramp Up Security After Rash of Suicides on Premises. Here's Why. The VA's top suicide-prevention official said that added security could make matters worse in the effort to curb veteran...
Woman Dies in Apparent Suicide at Arlington National Cemetery The death took place just yards from Joint Base Henderson Hall-Fort Myer, according to reports.
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.
![Aircrew Aviation Electrician's Mate Striker Brandon Caserta, 21 died by suicide on June 25, 2018. An investigation found that leadership at Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 in Norfolk, Virginia, "contributed" to his decision to take his own life. Photo courtesy of the Caserta family](http://images01.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2019-06/brandon-caserta-suit-1200.jpg?itok=A4dzdYH9 "Aircrew Aviation Electrician's Mate Striker Brandon Caserta, 21 died by suicide on June 25, 2018. An investigation found that leadership at Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 in Norfolk, Virginia, "contributed" to his decision to take his own life. Photo courtesy of the Caserta family")
![Rep. Phil Roe, R-Tenn., questions witnesses during a House Committee on Veterans' Affairs hearing on "Scheduling Manipulation and Veteran Deaths in Phoenix: Examination of the OIG's Final Report" on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)](http://images01.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2018-11/phil_roe_1800.png.jpg?itok=ygncsDa0 "Rep. Phil Roe, R-Tenn., questions witnesses during a House Committee on Veterans' Affairs hearing on "Scheduling Manipulation and Veteran Deaths in Phoenix: Examination of the OIG's Final Report" on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)")
