Soldiers are spending today on suicide prevention training. This military “stand down” comes as the Pentagon struggles with a spike in the number of self-inflicted deaths this year. The Army’s top enlisted soldier, Sgt. Maj. Raymond Chandler, says the day will focus on making sure that troops and their families know what programs are available to them and helping them get over the embarrassment that keeps many from seeking help.

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