Posted on May 30, 2023
A Soldier Attempted Suicide in Poland. Left to Roam at Fort Riley, He Killed Himself.
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It would appear the military needs to revisit its suicide/mental health protocols.
A Soldier Attempted Suicide in Poland. Left to Roam at Fort Riley, He Killed Himself.
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There's a program but apparently command failed to follow it
SGT Axel Hasting CMSgt (Join to see) Maj Joan Marine SPC Terry Page LCDR Thomas Norton SGT Robert Pryor CWO3 Dennis M. Sgt (Join to see) SGM Major Stroupe SFC Eddy Meador CPT Kevin McComas SPC Paul C. MSgt Gloria Vance SPC Jeff Daley, PhD Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth Amn Dale Preisach CDR Andrew McMenamin, PhD SPC Douglas Bolton SSgt David M. LTC (Join to see)
SGT Axel Hasting CMSgt (Join to see) Maj Joan Marine SPC Terry Page LCDR Thomas Norton SGT Robert Pryor CWO3 Dennis M. Sgt (Join to see) SGM Major Stroupe SFC Eddy Meador CPT Kevin McComas SPC Paul C. MSgt Gloria Vance SPC Jeff Daley, PhD Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth Amn Dale Preisach CDR Andrew McMenamin, PhD SPC Douglas Bolton SSgt David M. LTC (Join to see)
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Maj Robert Thornton Sad situation. If a soldier had actively attempted a suicide such as this service member, they need to be under constant surveillance. It also sounds like there wasn't a consistent therapist for SPC Valley to see. It takes time for anyone to reach a point where they are comfortable with a professional. Switching providers didn't help the situation. I also have to wonder if the reason for the suicide was related to a breakup with the girlfriend since he committed the act outside her apartment. Whatever the reason, the Army dropped the ball on this one.
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Maj Robert Thornton
When you look at his first method of suicide, that speaks to the seriousness of this Specialist’s problems. I never saw, in the article, his method at his girlfriend’s. This young man’s care was definitely not up to standard.
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Sadly, this isn’t the only story proving the military is having problems
Sailors Sent to a Maintenance Center Died of Suicide. The Navy Says It Wasn't Prepared to Help Them.
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/05/22/latest-navy-suicide-investigation-finds-shortfalls-fails-address-gun-access.html?ESRC=mr_230529.nl
Sailors Sent to a Maintenance Center Died of Suicide. The Navy Says It Wasn't Prepared to Help Them.
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/05/22/latest-navy-suicide-investigation-finds-shortfalls-fails-address-gun-access.html?ESRC=mr_230529.nl
Sailors Sent to a Maintenance Center Died of Suicide. The Navy Says It Wasn't Prepared to Help...
The latest investigation noted that all of the deaths at the maintenance center were among first tour sailors who were at various stages of the disability evaluation process.
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