The Marine Corps has a higher death rate among veterans who have recently left the service compared to other branches of the military. According to data from Military.com, the Marine Corps had a death rate of 53.7 per 100,000, while the Navy and Air Force had rates of 47 and 38.1 per 100,000 respectively. The Veterans Administration (VA) has increased its spending on veteran suicide prevention programs to over $17 billion in recent years, up from $13 billion in 2022. This highlights the need for specialized support systems tailored to the specific needs of Marine Corps veterans, as noted by Miller, a representative who expressed concern about the unique challenges faced by this group.
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