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Yahoo7 News on April 4, 2017, 9:53 pm

A top level investigation is underway after a young Adelaide woman serving in Afghanistan tried to take her own life, blaming bullying within the defence force.

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In a case similar to that of a local police sergeant last month, her cry for help was posted on Facebook.

The bombshell message was posted just before 7.30pm on Friday along with an image from a popular young medic from Adelaide.

"I have been shunned. Made to feel less than human, a burden, the message continued.

"To the Australian headquarters in Afghanistan you need to rethink, you are failing them."

The emotional post sparked a frantic race against time to save her and assistance seems to have arrived just in time.

The young woman was flown to the intensive care unit of a German hospital, where she remains.

A rapid response organisation helping prevent veteran suicides was part of the rescue effort.

"Weve responded to over 100 incidents in the past six months. We often work with veterans who are placed internationally.

Late on Tuesday the Defence Department issued a statement saying its providing support to the woman in Landsthuhl, Germany and her family.

It says all factors of the incident are under investigation.

Last month, Ashley Meek, a west coast police officer and defence force member took his life, blasting both organisations on social media minutes beforehand.

His deaths also under investigation.

Hell be remembered at a memorial service at the Penong Hotel on Sunday.

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