ABC News' Luis Martinez reports: June was the worst month ever for Army suicides, according to Army figures released today that include suicides among active duty soldiers as well as  inactive Guardsmen and Reservists .

There were 21 active duty Army suicides in the month of June and 11 on the inactive Guard and Reserve side, totaling 32 for the month.   The 21 active duty suicides ties the monthly record set in January of 2009. 

Earlier this month, Army officials had been encouraged by a 30 percent reduction in the number of suicides (through  June 10) over last year’s record high of 162.  However, the final monthly numbers released today indicate the 80 active duty suicides so far this year are on pace with last year’s numbers.  There were 88 suicides through the first six months of last year.

Through the first half of this year, the number of inactive Guard and Reserve suicides stands at 65, which is 24 more than last year’s total for the whole year.

Despite this year’s trends, Army leaders say the programs they have instituted in recent years to prevent suicides in their ranks are having a positive impact.

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