Ft. Wainwright has one of the highest suicide rates among U.S. Army posts, and so far, mental health and quality of life initiatives haven't made a dent. 'This is what’s hurting our soldiers,' Major General Brian Eifler said. 'We’ve got to figure it out.'
The Army has confirmed that 11 Alaska-based soldiers died by suicide in 2021. Six of the soldiers were based at Ft. Wainwright, and five were at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson. The deaths of another six Alaska soldiers, five of whom were Ft. Wainwright-based, are under investigation.Speaking with reporters, U.S. Army Alaska commander Major General Brian Eifler said suicide prevention is his number one priority.
Ft. Wainwright has one of the highest suicide rates among U.S. Army posts. And while military suicides have been climbing nationwide in recent years, Eifler said Alaska’s extreme environment can magnify mental health challenges.Eifler reflected on a 2019 Ft. Wainwright suicide study that gave rise to mental health and quality of life initiatives, including over $200 million in facility upgrades.
Eifler said many of the deaths happen during a soldier’s first year in the state. He highlighted a new Army climate that encourages reaching out.
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