Suicide prevention training is meant to protect service members, but the Pentagon can’t fully track whether it’s helping.
Podcast:The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Published On: Wed Jun 17 2026 Description: 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.