Four Marine suicides reported in January and 11 attempted

MILITARY: Four Marine suicides reported in January

By MARK WALKER mlwalker@nctimes.com
Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Four active-duty Marines took their own lives in January, according to the latest report from service's suicide prevention program.

The four suicides mark one of the highest months tolls recorded over the past several months and come despite widespread efforts to identify, reach out to and help troops having emotional difficulties.

One woman was among the self-inflicted deaths.

The report said an additional 11 Marines attempted suicide.

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