Army Times wants to know if the DOD is doing enough about suicides

Don't even get me started on this but it is a good place to let someone know what you think. Tell them the truth and then maybe finally something will change.

Tell us: Is enough done to deter suicides?
Staff report
Posted : Monday Jun 25, 2012

The suicide toll among service members has surpassed the number of troops who have fallen in combat. This year, suicides among troops average one a day, according to the Pentagon.

The Army struggles with the problem of soldiers killing themselves, yet the rate is about 20 a month.

Tell us what you think: Has the Army done enough about it? Is there more that leaders and buddies can do for them? Are soldiers themselves doing enough to seek help when they need it?

Send your opinion to armylet@gannettgov.com and use the word “suicide” in the message line.

Your response may be printed in an upcoming issue of Army Times.