Trends in US Military Deaths, and More from CRS
Of the 17,645 deaths of U.S. military personnel in all countries since 2006, a full 24% of them were “self-inflicted,” according to updated data from the Department of Defense as reported by the Congressional Research Service.
“Self-inflicted” here means suicide as well as death due to alcohol or substance abuse. See Trends in Active-Duty Military Deaths Since 2006, CRS In Focus, updated July 1, 2020.
Other noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service include the following.
DARPA’s Pandemic-Related Programs, CRS Insight, June 30, 2020
Confederate Names and Military Installations, CRS Insight, updated June 16, 2020
Israel’s Possible Annexation of West Bank Areas: Frequently Asked Questions, June 29, 2020
Women in the Middle East and North Africa: Issues for Congress, June 19, 2020
Russian Armed Forces: Capabilities, CRS In Focus, June 30, 2020
Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Design for Great Power Competition, June 4, 2020
Development and Regulation of Medical Countermeasures for COVID-19 (Vaccines, Diagnostics, and Treatments): Frequently Asked Questions, June 25, 2020
Without a robust education system that prepares our youth for future careers in key sectors, our national security and competitiveness are at risk.
The Federation of American Scientists applauds the United States for declassifying the number of nuclear warheads in its military stockpile and the number of retired and dismantled warheads.
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) takes its role as a beacon and voice of the scientific community very seriously. We strive for a world that is both more inclusive and informed by science, and are committed to the idea that the path to that world starts by modeling it within our organization.
To understand the range of governmental priorities for the bioeconomy, we spoke with key agencies represented on the National Bioeconomy Board to collect their perspectives.