What especially sticks out to my laymen self is the trend where active duty numbers decrease over time, but self-inflicted casualties continue to increase.
Additionally, the 2nd last page - from 2010 ~ 2019 the total deaths trend down from 1,485 to 893. Impressive! However, self-infliction continues to rise. :(
I doubt most are negatively impacted overall. Though those who are, are often extremely negatively impacted (PTSD, serious permanent injury, death).
I see a lot of service members in my job… trust me a large percentage are negatively impacted…
I’d think death would extremely negatively impact a person.
Wow - never seen just how, while tragic, low the death rate is.
https://dcas.dmdc.osd.mil/dcas/app/summaryData/deaths/byYearManner
So many self inflicted! And plenty of illness.
What especially sticks out to my laymen self is the trend where active duty numbers decrease over time, but self-inflicted casualties continue to increase.
Additionally, the 2nd last page - from 2010 ~ 2019 the total deaths trend down from 1,485 to 893. Impressive! However, self-infliction continues to rise. :(
Thank you for sharing!