Air Force suicide rate highest in 17 years

By Jennifer H. Svan
Stars and Stripes
Published: December 22, 2010Air Force suicides hit a 17-year high in 2010, and officials say relationship problems remain the No. 1 reason airmen decide to end their lives.

Through Tuesday, 54 active-duty airmen have committed suicide — 13 more than last year — and the highest rate since 1993.

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