Story by Senior Airman Ian Sullens | Joint Base Langley-Eustis | 06.18.2025
Mental fitness is just as essential to combat readiness as physical strength. While all individuals face stress, military members often encounter unique challenges. Frequent relocations, extended hours, high-tempo operations, and deployments can intensify that burden....
Story by Sandra Wilson | U.S. Army Garrison Benelux | 04.12.2023
Army Emergency Relief (AER) recognizes these difficult times and is here to help by supplying funds in the form of grants, scholarships, and zero-interest loans to Soldiers and family members for exactly these situations....
Story by Tech. Sgt. Patrick Evenson | 378th Air Expeditionary Wing | 08.20.2022
One of the most important goals in the education of mental health is to reduce the negative attitudes and misconceptions that surround mental health. Ignoring mental health due to negative perceptions can cause isolation and can intensify symptoms. It’s no different than physical activities. Stretching is seen as preventative self-care. It keeps the muscles flexible, strong, and......
Story by Tech. Sgt. Victor J. Caputo | 1st Special Operations Wing | 09.08.2021
When I was a bright-eyed, young Airman eight or nine years ago, one of the first stories I was tasked with writing was about the base mental health clinic. One of the technicians I interviewed kind of hesitantly asked me why I was bothering writing a story about them, but I didn’t understand him. “Why wouldn’t we do a story about you guys?” I said. “Well, nobody likes going to......
Story by Elvia Kelly | Fort Bragg Garrison Public Affairs Office | 09.30.2020
Fort Bragg’s Employee Assistance Program, an office within the Army Substance Abuse Program, spearheaded a campaign to educate and bring awareness to substance abuse realities and resources available to those seeking help for National Recovery Month. Fort Bragg Family members Jenny Schumacher, spouse of an active-duty Soldier, and Kate S., spouse of a retired Soldier, share their stories......
Story by Jacqueline Thomas | Fort Bragg Garrison Public Affairs Office | 09.21.2020
“I prayed to God to just take me. For one, I was a coward, I didn’t want to do it, and I would prefer He do it on His terms,” thought Sgt. Maj. Patrick McGrath, 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, as he contemplated suicide in 2019....
Courtesy Story | Fort Bragg Garrison Public Affairs Office | 09.16.2020
“I prayed to God to just take me. For one, I was a coward, I didn’t want to do it, and I would prefer He do it on His terms,” thought Sgt. Maj. Patrick S. McGrath II, 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, as he contemplated suicide in 2019. McGrath’s story goes back to his childhood. He said this was a relevant point because the Soldiers he serves with in the Army come from all walks of life....
Story by Senior Airman Junhao Yu | 102nd Intelligence Wing | 06.30.2020
June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) awareness month. It is important to recognize the signs of PTSD and seek mental health support as Airmen stand ready to respond to the nation’s emergencies at a moment’s notice. According to Jill Garvin, 102nd Intelligence Wing Director of Psychological Health, there are four clusters of symptoms to look out for....
