Deployed Soldiers Battle Rising Suicide Trend [Image 2 of 5]

AS SALIYAH, QATAR

02.26.2009

Photo by Dustin Senger 

Area Support Group - Qatar

U.S. Army Sgt. Johnny Hernandez, from Brandon, Fla., receives an orange from Col. Doug Castle, installation chaplain, during suicide prevention training at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, Feb. 26. "Nobody can deal with suicidal thoughts alone," said Castle, after routinely failing attempts to juggle three oranges. "It's a group effort that requires asking others for help." Castle recruited two servicemembers to assist him with his stunt. Together, the team successfully juggled all three oranges by managing one each. The demonstration illustrated that teamwork and communication, especially asking for help, assists in preventing suicide attempts.

• Date Taken: 02.26.2009
• Date Posted: 02.26.2009 09:45
• Photo ID: 153617
• VIRIN: 090226-A-9466S-128
• Resolution: 2859x1899
• Size: 1.46 MB
• Location: AS SALIYAH, QA