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The U.S. military faces a growing mental health crisis as suicide rates among service members continue to climb in 2023.
At a Glance
- Active-duty military suicides increased from 331 in 2022 to 363 in 2023.
- Suicide rate rose from 17 per 100,000 in 2011 to 26 per 100,000 in 2023.
- Enlisted males under 30 are most at risk, with firearms being the most common method.
- Pentagon plans to spend $250 million on suicide prevention in fiscal year 2025.
- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasizes urgent need for action.