Episode

Suicide prevention training is meant to protect service members, but the Pentagon can’t fully track whether it’s helping.

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The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published
Jun 17, 2026
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657
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Summary

Suicide prevention depends on reaching people early, but the military doesn’t always have clear visibility into whether its training is being completed or making a difference. A recent GAO review highlights gaps that go beyond compliance. We hear more from Rashmi Agarwal, Director, Defense Capabilities and Management at GAO. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .