I thought i'd bring Press TV's report on this subject here,i think the interview with the US Veteran and US army journalist decided it for me.

Suicide rate among US army soldiers at all time high
Sat, 31 May 2008 01:38:40
Tina Richards, Press TV, Washington .

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veteran in emotional crisis and need help RIGHT
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