Pentagon report shows 41% increase in suicides among active-duty troops from 2015 - 2020

A total of 580 U.S. service members, including 384 active duty troops, died of suicide in 2020, according the Pentagon's most recent report, up from the 504 deaths recorded in 2019. 

Between 2015 and 2020, there has been a 41% increase in suicides among active-duty troops. 

The report noted that the coronavirus pandemic "was likely one of multiple contributing factors" that influenced suicide risk.