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>> it's a myth that going for mental health help or mental stress is going to have an impact on your career. it helps your career, you'll be stronger afterwards. >> reporter: marine suicides dropped 30% in 2010. s in the national guard and reserves the numbers doubled. the guard is baffled by what is driving the increase. >> it's not a mobilization issue. over 50% of the soldiers who committed suicide this ever been deployed. only 20% of the soldiers who committed suicide were experiencing economic problems. >> reporter: two things in common most were under 25. and many like marine corporal da...

>> it says to observe a marine is inspirational. to be a marine is exceptional. >> reporter: it is a message that brings tears for retired marine sergeant dana o'brien. it's from his grandson, corporal daniel o'brien who took his own life in july of 2009. >> it's hard. we were awful tight. they say you don't ever get through it, you just have to work your way through it. that's basically what we are all trying to do. >> reporter: 2009 was a terrible year. 52 marines died by suicide, a record high. in response the corp made prevention a top priority, with new training programs, even a dramatic ...

Many democrats promptly fell in line to the cuts that are termed extreme. the wisconsin's employees union is threatening businesses who do not come out in favor of union rights with a public boycott. even those business owners who say they don't want to pick a side in this fight. is that fair? we'll have a fair & balanced debate, top of the hour, see you then. jenna: "happening now" many marines are hearing a brand-new message as the military fights to bring down the number of suicides within its ranks. john roberts is live with this story in atlanta, john. >> reporter: good afternoon to you, ...