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Alaska's army bases see glimmer of hope after 'horrifically high' suicide rates among soldiers
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 11 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· 1 year 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· 1 year 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...
Amid suicide crisis, the Army says it will rush mental health providers to Alaska
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoWASHINGTON – The Army is rushing more than 40 mental health counselors and chaplains to Alaska in coming weeks to address its suicide crisis among soldiers there. The move, announced by Army ...
A Soldier Attempted Suicide in Poland. Left to Roam at Fort Riley, He Killed Himself.
Military.com via Yahoo News· 11 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...