Story by Natalie Weaver | 21st Theater Sustainment Command | 09.18.2023
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Quartrail Tucker, 39th Transportation Battalion, spent the month of September training other Soldiers about suicide prevention in the theater production, “Second Chance.” Tucker plays the battalion commander of a Soldier making a series of mistakes leading to tough consequences. With resiliency and Army resources such as Army Community Services, Family Advocacy......
Story by Warren Marlow | First Army | 01.25.2021
To combat the scourge of suicide, First Army is supporting the Life Worth Living series, an Army Vice Chief of Staff initiative intended to prevent suicide in the ranks. Supported by the Chaplain, the Surgeon, and the Life Worth Living program manager, First Army senior leaders meet monthly with senior leaders from other commands for a discussion and brainstorming panel, where members conduct......
Story by Airman 1st Class Kathryn Reaves | 20th Fighter Wing | 09.20.2017
Throughout September, organizations across the United States make efforts to raise awareness of a mental health issue affecting many demographics....
Story by Senior Airman Rose Gudex | 21st Space Wing | 12.13.2016
“Good night, love you, see you in the morning.” I used to say that every night to my mom as I ran up the stairs to bed when I was a child. As I grew older and became a temperamental teenager, those words were said less often and then not at all as I began to notice my family wasn’t like anyone else’s. At the time, I did not realize how important it was to have a support system. I......
Courtesy Story | Headquarters Individual Reservist Readiness and Integration Organization | 09.26.2016
By Staff Sgt. Ashley Nolan, IMA to the ARPC Casualty Office Editor’s note: If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or depression, seek help immediately. Talk to your wingman, chaplain or mental health professional. Confidential help is also available by contacting the Military Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255, Opt. 1, or www.MilitaryCrisisLine.net....
Story by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes | 70th ISR Wing | 09.14.2016
Prevention of suicide in an Intelligence community is something that chaplains and chaplain assistants with the 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing are adamant about. They don’t look to reach a few Airmen, but every single one to let Airmen know Chaplains are there whenever....
Courtesy Story | Headquarters Individual Reservist Readiness and Integration Organization | 09.12.2016
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Airmen are encouraged to #BeThere for one another.
Story by Timothy Hale | U.S. Army Reserve Command | 09.09.2016
FORT BRAGG, N.C. – There have been 26 suicides in the U.S. Army Reserve this year, a tragic fact that U.S. Army Reserve leadership is committed to reducing. This does not include additional losses from the ranks due to motor vehicle crashes, drowning, and other accidents. These Soldiers are no longer in our formations as a part of the Total Army team but they are not forgotten. In......
