U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paige Smith, Medical Education and Training Campus (METC) mental health technician instructor, right, observes students practice mental health intake appointments at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Feb. 11, 2026. During this training module students practice interviewing skills where they asses patient risk, recommend diagnoses and provide treatment recommendations. The Mental Health Training course is a joint service program that trains Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen to support the mental readiness and resilience of service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Hydrick)
| Date Taken: | 02.11.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.25.2026 07:58 |
| Photo ID: | 9532221 |
| VIRIN: | 260211-F-QT876-1008 |
| Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
| Size: | 5.83 MB |
| Location: | JOINT BASE FORT SAM HOUSTON, US |
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