Single Ranger battalion deployment leads to 1,900 terrorists killed or captured
Single Ranger battalion deployment leads to 1,900 terrorists killed or captured, several valor awards By: Todd South March 13 https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2019/03/13/single-ranger-battalion-deployment-racks-up-1900-terrorists-killed-or-captured-valor-awards/ The 1st Ranger Battalion’s members ran 198 combat missions that resulted in 1,900 terrorists killed or captured in their most recent deployment. After the deployment, 14 of the Rangers recently received valor awards. Maj.…
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Army Suicides Reach Highest Level
Active-Duty Army Suicides Reach Highest Level Since 2012 By: Haley Britzky January 31, 2019 at 06:32 PM https://taskandpurpose.com/army-suicide-2018 The number of active-duty soldiers who took their own lives reached a five-year high in 2018, an Army spokesman confirmed to Task & Purpose on Thursday. The Army had 138 active-duty suicides during calendar year 2018, according…
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With March being recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, it is so important to be aware of the increase in suicides within Special Operations and to not continue the stigma associated with mental illness. Please let someone know if you are struggling and never be afraid to ask for help. Please help us Spread Awareness and if you know someone who may be struggling, call them and let them know you are thinking about them and they are not alone.
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