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Suicide Attempts for Vets Jump 500% in Five Years, and Government Ignores It

Vets are killing themselves in growing numbers, but the government sees suicides as a way to lower the official average processing time of claims. his year, in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 7-13), the Army chose the theme "Shoulder-to-Shoulder: No Soldier Stands Alone," "to emphasize the strength of the Army Family when it works together to tackle tough problems." It has not been a good week for the Army Family in spite of the special attention.

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