Defense chief Mattis asks for answers in spike of non-combat troop deaths

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Defense chief Mattis asks for answers in spike of non-combat troop deaths
By: Tara Copp   1 day ago


WASHINGTON ― Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is looking into whether the military has an inability to say “no,” and whether that culture may be part of the reason behind a spate of non-combat troop deaths in recent months.

Since June, at least 56 service members have been killed or injured in training incidents or regular operational maneuvers across all services.

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2017/09/18/mattis-asks-for-answers-in-spike-of-non-combat-troop-deaths/