Suicide Attempts for Vets Jump 500%% in Five Years, and Government
Ignores It

By Penny Coleman, AlterNet. Posted September 11, 2008.

Vets are killing themselves in growing numbers, but the government
sees suicides as a way to lower the official average processing time
of claims.

This year, in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week (Sept.
7-13), the Army chose the theme "Shoulder-to-Shoulder: No Soldier
Stands Alone," "to emphasize the strength of the Army Family when it
works together to tackle tough problems."

It has not been a good week for the Army Family in spite of the
special attention.