Guard notes rise in troop suicides
General asks for civilians' help
Posted: September 19, 2009 at 5:45 a.m.
Maj. Gen. Bill Wofford (left) listens as Gov. Mike Beebe calls on communities to keep a close watch on Arkansas National Guardmen after deployments to war zones.
Maj. Gen. Bill Wofford on Friday said suicides this year have increased among his troops and asked the state's residents for help identifying soldiers and veterans struggling with mental stress or considering suicide.
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