His Suicide Note Was a Message to the Navy. The Way He Died Was the Exclamation Point

Very sad news. If you need help, there are a multitude of agencies that are willing to help. From the editor's note with in the story:

If you or someone you know needs help, the Veterans Crisis Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at [login to see] , press 1. Services also are available online at http://www.veteranscrisisline.net or by text, 838255.