Army Report Shows Increase in Suicides by Active-Duty Soldiers in 2023
As senior leaders work to reduce the stigma of seeking mental health care, the active-duty Army had one of its worst quarters for suicide in six years. Between January and March, the Army saw suicides in its active component increase from 37 in the same time frame last year to 49, according to Pentagon data […]
Green Berets Have Struggled for Years with Recruiting, Internal Data Shows
Last year, the Army failed to hit its recruiting goal for the first time in decades. But the service’s Special Forces has been struggling to bring in new talent since before the pandemic, recruiting data shows. As Green Beret recruiting has faltered for years, the Army has also been chipping away at the size of […]
650 Military Promotions Threatened as Senator Shows No Signs of Relenting
About 650 general and flag officer promotions could be delayed this year by a legislative hold on Capitol Hill imposed by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., over military abortion policies, according to the Pentagon. Tuberville’s hold could not only hold up the promotions of rank and position — the vast majority of the 852 total officers […]