Newly Released Data Reveals Air Force Suicide Crisis After Years of Concealment

The InterceptCenter-LeftEN 17 min read 100% complete by Austin CampbellOctober 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM

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The Air Force has been concealing a significant suicide crisis among its active-duty members over the past decade, according to data obtained by The Intercept via the Freedom of Information Act. Between 2010 and 2023, out of 2,278 deaths, approximately 41 percent were suicides, overdoses, or preventable high-risk behavior-related deaths. This detailed breakdown is the first published report on Air Force suicide data, revealing a stark contrast to minimal combat fatalities during this period. Despite the National Defense Authorization Act mandating the Department of Defense to report such statistics by year, career field, and duty status in 2022, neither the department nor the Air Force has complied with these requirements.

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