Though concerning, military suicide rates over that time period were comparable to those of the wider U.S. population.

Suicide rates in the military increased in 2023, a slight uptick from 2022 that adds to a larger, troubling rise over the past decade. The annual report shows 523 service members died by suicide ...

Though concerning, military suicide rates over that time period were comparable to those of the wider U.S. population.

The rates have held steady in the reserve component and increased slightly in the active rank-and-file despite a complete revamping of suicide prevention and mental health infrastructure in the ...

Officials said the statistics generally reflect suicide rates for society as a whole, when adjusted for age and gender, because a majority of those in the military are young and male.

More American military members died by suicide last year than the year before, with a 9% increase in the total force suicide rate.

The Pentagon's Annual Report on Suicide in the Military found that 523 service members died by suicide in 2023, an increase from 493 during the previous year. The Total Force suicide rate was 9% ...

Last year, 523 U.S. service members died by suicide, a nine percent increase over the previous year, according to the Annual Report on Suicide in the Military released today. Suicide rates have ...

Officials said the statistics generally reflect suicide rates for society as a whole, when adjusted for age and gender, because a majority of those in the military are young and male.

While active-duty and reserve suicide rates increased in 2023, rates for the National Guard dipped slightly, according to the report.

Officials said the statistics generally reflect suicide rates for society as a whole, when adjusted for age and gender, because a majority of those in the military are young and male.