914 ARW pause for suicide awareness and prevention

Photo By Staff Sgt. Tate Pollock | Mini stress balls rest on an awareness table at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station's fitness center. The month of September is dedicated to Suicide Awareness and Prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tate G. Pollock)  

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES

09.09.2021

Story by Staff Sgt. Tate Pollock 

914th Air Refueling Wing

NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION, N.Y. – Members of the 914 Air Refueling Wing are pausing in recognition of Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month.

“Eighteen veterans and two servicemembers, on average, complete suicide every day,” said Joel Smith, 914 ARW Violence Prevention Integrator. “For every awareness month, we try to create awareness events – it’s about getting the message out, reminding people, so that they can take care of each other.”

If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to the Suicide Prevention Hotline, 1-800-273-8255, day or night.

• Date Taken: 09.09.2021
• Date Posted: 09.13.2021 14:23
• Story ID: 405100
• Location: NEW YORK, US