Lab-Grown Meat for U.S. Soldiers

A Pentagon-funded company, BioMADE, is seeking proposals to develop lab-grown meat to reduce the CO2 footprint at Defense Department outposts. Critics argue against using U.S. troops as test subjects for experimental lab-grown meat products. Some studies suggest that lab-grown meat may have a worse carbon footprint than retail beef.

Suicide Rates Among U.S. Soldiers

A Pentagon study found that U.S. soldiers were almost nine times more likely to die by suicide than by enemy fire from 2014 to 2019. Suicide was the leading cause of death among active-duty soldiers during that time period. The Army is implementing new tactics to combat suicide, such as improving access to mental health counseling and promoting safe storage of firearms.

Suicide Rates Among U.S. Soldiers

A Pentagon study revealed that U.S. soldiers were nearly nine times more likely to die by suicide than by enemy fire from 2014 to 2019. Suicide was the leading cause of death among active-duty soldiers during this period. The study highlighted the need for suicide prevention strategies within the military.

Rescue of Paralyzed Puppy by U.S. Soldiers in the Middle East

Two U.S. soldiers deployed in the Middle East found a paralyzed puppy, named Tiny Tammy, in need of immediate attention. With the help of nonprofit Paws of War and singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw, they are working to bring Tammy to safety in the U.S.