Suicides in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps were down in 2013 from the year before, year-end data released by both military branches in recent days shows. The number of attempted suicides in the Marines was up significantly, however.

In the Marines, there were 45 suicides in 2013, down slightly from 48 in 2013. The number of attempted suicides reported was up 28%, ending the year at 229. (Document from Marines)

The Navy’s numbers for December put the year’s total at 44 active duty personnel and 3 reserves. That is a 25% drop over 2012’s 59 for active duty and half as many reservists (6 in 2012). (Document with Navy’s 2013 report)

Suicides in the U.S. Army has been trending lower thorough November, with about 42 fewer confirmed suicides than 2012 among active duty and inactive reserve personnel combined. The number of potential suicides among inactive duty personnel, however, was up about 10%.

December data for the Army is due to be released by the end of this month.

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Below: Marine Corps data.

SOURCE: United States Marine Corps