'There is no disproportionate problem for The Rifles in terms of suicide, among either serving (riflemen) or veterans. It was the recent suicide of Rifles' Serjeant Andrew Borthwick, and its impact on the regimental community and beyond, which led to this conversation. Sixty two soldiers were killed across the two operations, according to figures given to the Daily Mail by the regiment. Melia heads the Always a Rifleman Programme (AARP) which is a ground-breaking round-the-clock suicide prevention scheme, run and funded by The Rifles Regiment community. He knows how difficult it is to leave the 'bubble' of Army life and return to chaotic Civvy Street.