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U.S. military suicide rate doubles for July

(8/21/2012)

U.S. military suicide rate doubles for July
Associated Press
August 16, 2012

Suicides among active-duty soldiers in July more than doubled from June, accelerating a trend throughout the military this year that has prompted Pentagon leaders to redouble efforts to solve a puzzling problem.

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