Story by Senior Airman Brandon Esau | 100th Air Refueling Wing | 10.21.2019
Stress can show itself in many forms and can sometimes make things seem like they’re spinning out of control. Sometimes it’s easy to get yourself out of a rut, while at other times people may feel like they’re alone. Although it can be hard to reach out to others, there are instances when we may need someone by our side....
Story by Yan Kennon | Naval Hospital Jacksonville | 09.06.2018
Military life can be challenging. Reach out and be there for those at risk. Everyday connections can make a big difference to someone feeling alone, in crisis, or having thoughts of suicide....
Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Wyrick | U.S. Coast Guard Oceania | 11.21.2017
During the efforts to get the Pacific Paradise off the reef in Waikiki, multiple experts from different fields and agencies have been continuously working together. Throughout this week we will be introducing you to these experts, to learn a little more about the important roles they play to make this operation successful, in our series #AsktheExperts. Lt. Will Cotta of the Coast Guard......
Story by David Ruderman | U.S. Army Human Resources Command | 12.12.2016
U.S. Army Human Resources Command has further expanded an online tool that enables active duty, enlisted Soldiers in ranks E-1 through E-8 non-promotable to designate assignment location and broadening assignment preferences, along with the ability to nominate themselves for assignments that help shape their career. It allows for Soldiers to see requisitions, volunteer for them and indicate......
Story by Maj. Simon Flake | 3d Theater Medical Command | 12.08.2016
The 3rd Medical Command Deployment Support remains proactive in suicide prevention by conducting a three day applied suicide intervention skills training workshop for selected personnel throughout the division at Gillem Enclave. The training is designed to instruct leaders throughout the 3rd MCDS on how to intervene should they encounter someone on the verge of taking his or her own life....
Story by Sgt. Brandon Banzhaf | 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade | 09.10.2016
The 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade held two personality classes and Ask, Care and Escort training with the intent of raising awareness of suicide and promoting suicide prevention at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar....
Story by Sgt. John Carkeet IV | 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) | 04.17.2016
ASIST aims to save every Soldier from suicide.
Story by Sgt. April de Armas | 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade | 09.26.2013
Suicide awareness and prevention training is a year-round effort at all levels of the Army. Individual organizations, units and leaders raise awareness by teaching troopers how to look for signs, provide help for possible victims and provide intervention techniques. As they work to raise understanding of the signs and symptoms of suicide, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade leaders want their......
