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Alaska's army bases see glimmer of hope after 'horrifically high' suicide rates among soldiers
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 12 months agoFAIRBANKS, Alaska – The 2021 wave of suicides that swept over Alaskan military bases has receded...
Four soldiers in Alaska died by suicide in one month despite surge in mental health help
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWASHINGTON – Four soldiers in Alaska died by suicide in the past month, an alarming spike that came...
Four Soldiers Die in Suspected Suicides in One Month in Alaska
Military.com via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFour soldiers appear to have died by suicide in Alaska in the last month, a grim figure as Army...
Suicide toll among soldiers in Alaska plummets amid mental health surge
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWASHINGTON – There has been one confirmed suicide death among soldiers in Alaska in 2022 – a steep...
Congress Eyes Extra Pay to Counter Wave of Suicides in Alaska and on Ships in the Yard
Military.com via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe latest NDAA would provide new $200 monthly stipends to sailors on ships undergoing nuclear...
A Soldier Attempted Suicide in Poland. Left to Roam at Fort Riley, He Killed Himself.
Military.com via Yahoo News· 12 months agoThe unit's response to Valley's first attempt to kill himself raises questions over whether the...
Pay Bumps to Counter Suicides in Alaska and on Ships in Yard 'Unnecessary,' According to White House
Military.com via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe proposals for Arctic pay and complex overhaul pay were spurred by waves of suicides among...
Extra Days Off Promised for Alaska Units That Can Avoid Getting in Trouble with Booze and Drugs
Military.com via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSenior Army leaders in Alaska are promising more time off for their soldiers if they stop failing...
Given the Choice, Many New Soldiers Are Picking 'Tough' Alaska as Their 1st Duty Station
Military.com via Yahoo News· 2 years agoEven seasoned noncommissioned officers from the lower 48 states can experience a steep learning...
All Alaska Troops Get a Free Round Trip Home Each Year Under New Policy
Military.com via Yahoo News· 11 months agoTroops in Alaska can now fly home once a year, and the military will pick up the tab. The Army's...