Laughter is the best therapy, Newport News, Virginia
Retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st. Class Vernard T. Hines, comedian, speaks to Soldiers about substance abuse during resiliency training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Aug. 30, 2017. Having suffered from post-trau... More
Memphis, a 2-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix, is
Memphis, a 2-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix, is greeted by his owner, Senior Airman Elijaih Tiggs, 319th Reconnaissance Wing photojournalist journeyman, Sept. 18, 2019, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North ... More
Dr. Tim Murphy, health care expert and author, and
Dr. Tim Murphy, health care expert and author, and U.S. Marine Col. Vincent J. Ciuccoli, Camp Foster’s camp commander, give closing remarks to a suicide awareness training at the base theater on Camp Foster, Au... More
Gen. Robert B. Abrams, Commanding General, U.S. Army
Gen. Robert B. Abrams, Commanding General, U.S. Army Forces Command, Maj. Gen. David J. Conboy, Deputy Commanding General (Operations), U.S. Army Reserve Command, and Maj. Gen. Megan P. Tatu, U.S. Army Reserve ... More
Lance Cpl. Brandon Goshorn sprints while competing
Lance Cpl. Brandon Goshorn sprints while competing in the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing's Warrior Games on Marine Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 25, 2018. The Warrior Games were held to build camaraderie ... More
Jacob Schick shares his story to raise awareness for suicide preventio...
September is the month of Suicide Prevention. Suicide Prevention Month aims to spread information about suicide awareness, decrease stigmatization regarding suicide and raise awareness that suicide is preventable.
Col. David Ray, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento
Col. David Ray, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District commander, speaks with district employees and Soldiers during the organization’s annual Safety Day event at the Grand Ballroom in Sacramento, Cal... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Deter, 375th Operations
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Deter, 375th Operations Support Squadron, listens to the Violence Prevention, Execution and Resiliency team discussing training plans Nov. 9, 2020, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill... More
Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing’s
Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing’s commanding general, awards the Marines who won the Strike Out Suicide Annual Softball Tournament at Building One, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, October 18... More
Stand Up! for suicide awareness
The Department of the Army has designated September as Army Suicide Prevention Month. Communicating with others is the first step toward preventing suicide. Reaching out for help is not a sign of weakness – it ... More
Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldiers stop at the family
Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldiers stop at the family advocacy and child, youth and school services stations during a suicide awareness terrain walk Sept. 27. “Many suicides that take place have to do with relat... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. George Corbari, assigned to U.S.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. George Corbari, assigned to U.S. Army Pacific Command (USARPAC), leads a suicide awareness and prevention presentation for service members stationed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Corbari... More
Candles are placed on a table during Lights for Lives
Candles are placed on a table during Lights for Lives on Biloxi Beach Sept. 29, 2017, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Candles and sky lanterns were lit to raise awareness and to give remembrance to those who were lost ... More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. George Corbari, assigned to U.S.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. George Corbari, assigned to U.S. Army Pacific Command (USARPAC), leads a suicide awareness and prevention presentation for service members stationed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Corbari... More
Gen. Robert B. Abrams, Commanding General, U.S. Army
Gen. Robert B. Abrams, Commanding General, U.S. Army Forces Command, Maj. Gen. David J. Conboy, Deputy Commanding General (Operations), U.S. Army Reserve Command, and Maj. Gen. Megan P. Tatu, U.S. Army Reserve ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Marshall Gross with the 200th Military
U.S. Army Sgt. Marshall Gross with the 200th Military Police Command, detains a hostage during the 2013 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior competition, held at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 25, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by ... More
September Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Daniel Lasica, 31st Fighter Wing commander, signs a proclamation declaring September to be Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month at Aviano Air Base, Italy, September 3, 2019. The inte... More
Sgt. Darwin Cornejo listens to a student while teaching
Sgt. Darwin Cornejo listens to a student while teaching Never Leave a Marine Behind aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Aug. 2. Cornejo thought several classes to junior Marines and noncommissioned officers f... More
Senior Airman Elijaih Tiggs, 319th Reconnaissance Wing
Senior Airman Elijaih Tiggs, 319th Reconnaissance Wing photojournalist journeyman, walks Memphis, his 2-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix, out of the dog park after “Tactical Paws” Sept. 18, 2019, on Grand For... More
U.S. Marines and sailors attend a suicide awareness
U.S. Marines and sailors attend a suicide awareness training at the base theater on Camp Foster, August 21, 2019. Attendees gained the knowledge to identify the warning signs of someone who may be considering s... More
1st Sgt. Marc Dibernardo, Headquarters and Headquarters
1st Sgt. Marc Dibernardo, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division First Sergeant, rows 48,400 meters while wearing an M-50 Protective Mask in an effort to... More
170909-N-GR120-336 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 9, 2017)
170909-N-GR120-336 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 9, 2017) Capt. Chad Vincelette, Executive Officer, Naval Air Station Oceana, Naval Installations Command, speaks to the audience, including Sailors from the Nimitz-... More
2nd Dental Battalion conducts suicide awareness walk
Sailors with 2nd Dental Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group pose for a photo during a suicide prevention walk aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 29, 2012. During the three-mile walk, 45 sailors and members of t... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Teve Molioo, 39th Communications
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Teve Molioo, 39th Communications Squadron first sergeant, stares out of a window, March 31, 2020, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. As a first sergeant, Molioo advises his commander on ma... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Cole Perkins, an avionics electrical
Petty Officer 3rd Class Cole Perkins, an avionics electrical technician from Aviation Training Center Mobile stands in front of a hangar at ATC Mobile, September 23, 2019. Perkins was an integral part of a suc... More
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Sept. 25, 2019) – Naval Medical Center
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Sept. 25, 2019) – Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) set up a display of 79 pairs of boots to remember the 79 Sailors who were lost to suicide in 2018, and to raise awareness for suicide pr... More
Master Sgt. Michel Sauret, the noncomissioned officer
Master Sgt. Michel Sauret, the noncomissioned officer in charge of the 200th Military Police Command's public affairs office, poses for a portrait, March 29, 2018. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Audrey Hayes)
An Airman writes a message on a t-shirt before wearing
An Airman writes a message on a t-shirt before wearing it for a Pause for a Cause event at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 23, 2019. Before the event began, participants were given the option to write a me... More
William Leonard-Flores and Ashley Galbasin act out
William Leonard-Flores and Ashley Galbasin act out a scenario during a theatrical presentation by Pure Praxis at the Camp Kinser Theater, Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 9, 2019. Pure Praxis, a social theater group, used ... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Akshai Gandhi, commander of the
U.S. Air Force Col. Akshai Gandhi, commander of the 169th Fighter Wing, speaks to Airmen of the South Carolina Air National Guard participating in base-wide resilience tactical pause suicide awareness training ... More
Marines and sailors with various battalions within
Marines and sailors with various battalions within 2nd Marine Divsion participated in the first annual R.A.C.E for Suicide Awareness aboard Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune, NC, April 16-17, 2014. The 24 hour rel... More
World Suicide Prevention Day
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Natalie Rubenak, 366th Fighter Wing photojournalist, smiles, Sept. 2, 2020, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. This was part of a photo series that attempts to bring awarene... More
Suicide Awareness - A man in a military uniform sitting on a chair
(Photo illustration by Senior Airman Heather Leveille)
Soldiers and family members of the 420th Engineering
Soldiers and family members of the 420th Engineering Brigade, 416th Theater Engineer Command, remember comrades who died by suicide by ruck marching more than 3 miles through Lick Park, near Bryan/College Stati... More
GREAT LAKES, Ill. (September 25, 2019) Training Support
GREAT LAKES, Ill. (September 25, 2019) Training Support Center Great Lakes Commanding Officer Capt. David Dwyer talks with the students during a Suicide Awareness Prevention Month event held at the Epicenter Se... More
Suicide is not an easy topic to talk about, but the
Suicide is not an easy topic to talk about, but the Religious Ministries Department on Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola is preparing to introduce Sailors to a program to help them become aware of opportunities... More
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West speaks to a class at Tinker Air Force Base about suicide awareness. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Abraham Essenmacher)
Soldiers from 10th Combat Aviation Brigade’s D Company,
Soldiers from 10th Combat Aviation Brigade’s D Company, 1st Attack/Reconnaissance Battalion, Task Force Tigershark, run/walk in remembrance of a fallen comrade and to recognize suicide awareness, Sept. 7, at Fo... More
Dr. David J. Shulkin, under secretary, Veterans Health
Dr. David J. Shulkin, under secretary, Veterans Health Administration. (Official Department of Veterans Affairs photo)
Suicide Awareness - A man sitting on a couch with his head in his hand...
Suicide Awareness is a serious issue. If you are having suicide ideations, seek help. (Photo courtesy of Stars and Stripes)
U.S. Soldiers test their M40 protective mask before
U.S. Soldiers test their M40 protective mask before entering the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber, during the Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 25, 2013. (U.S. Army photo ... More
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, residents
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, residents participate in the 3rd annual Suicide Awareness 5K run/walk near Penny Lake fields aboard station, Sept. 27, 2014. The run was hosted by the Robert M. Casey Me... More
Chapel staff and volunteers record a worship service
Chapel staff and volunteers record a worship service April 18, 2020, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Since the chapel began streaming and pre-recording its services, only a handful of select congregants were invi... More
190910-N-DA434-068 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 10, 2019)
190910-N-DA434-068 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 10, 2019) Personnel Specialist Seaman Jenesis Fabian, assigned to Naval Station Mayport, poses next to a yellow ribbon she tied at Mayport Memorial Park in recogniti... More
U.S. Soldiers don their M40 protective mask for testing
U.S. Soldiers don their M40 protective mask for testing before entering the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber during the 2013 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 25, 2013... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Alberto Rodriguez, a Soldier assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. Alberto Rodriguez, a Soldier assigned to the New Jersey Army National Guard, poses in front of a shattered mirror for a portrait. The shattered glass represents the way suicide hurts families, fr... More
Spc. Christopther Delk, Military Intelligence Readiness
Spc. Christopther Delk, Military Intelligence Readiness Command, removes his M40 protective mask after entering the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber as part of a a mystery event at Fort McCoy, Wis., Jun... More
Spc. Nicholas Peterson, 5502nd U.S. Army Hospital,
Spc. Nicholas Peterson, 5502nd U.S. Army Hospital, removes his M40 protective mask after entering the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber as part of a a mystery event at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 25, 2013. At... More
Airmen helping Airmen: Suicide prevention
Tech. Sgt. Lloyd, 22nd Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper sensor operator, poses for an illustrative photo for National Suicide Prevention Awareness month Sept. 14, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. September marks... More
More than 175 Troopers and 22 volunteers participated
More than 175 Troopers and 22 volunteers participated in Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s 10K Suicide Awareness Ruck March on May 5. The 6.2 mile route started at the Downtown Lyceum with a turnaround point at Ca... More
World Suicide Prevention Day
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Natalie Rubenak, 366th Fighter Wing photojournalist, smiles, Sept. 2, 2020, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. This was part of a photo series that attempts to bring awarene... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Camille Kleparek, 63rd Regional Support
U.S. Army Sgt. Camille Kleparek, 63rd Regional Support Command, fires a M4 rifle during the night fire qualification event of the 2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 26, 2013. ... More
Kevin Hines speaks in front of thousands of Airmen
Kevin Hines speaks in front of thousands of Airmen about suicide prevention at the Presidio of Monterey, California, Sept. 6, 2019. Nineteen-years-ago Kevin Hines attempted to commit suicide by jumping off the ... More
190918-N-KK394-024 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 18, 2019)
190918-N-KK394-024 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 18, 2019) Sailors assigned to Naval Station Mayport participate in a yoga class as part of Suicide Awareness Month. Forty-six active duty Sailors have lost their liv... More
190910-N-DA434-078 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 10, 2019)
190910-N-DA434-078 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 10, 2019) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Sebastian Castano, an assistant suicide prevention coordinator assigned to Naval Station Mayport, cuts a yellow ribbon to tie ar... More
170909-N-GR120-306 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 9, 2017)
170909-N-GR120-306 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 9, 2017) Capt. Chad Vincelette, Executive Officer, Naval Air Station Oceana, Naval Installations Command, speaks to the audience, including Sailors from the Nimitz-... More
Soldiers of the 311th Signal Command (Theater) form
Soldiers of the 311th Signal Command (Theater) form up at Magic Island, HI for their annual Summer Safety Stand Down, May 24.
Soldiers from the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade holding
Soldiers from the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade holding a morale run for suicide awareness and prevention.
A candle burns during Lights for Lives on Biloxi Beach
A candle burns during Lights for Lives on Biloxi Beach Sept. 29, 2017, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Candles and sky lanterns were lit to raise awareness and to give remembrance to those who were lost to suicide and ... More
Melanie Whitney, an actress and speaker with Pure Praxis,
Melanie Whitney, an actress and speaker with Pure Praxis, speaks about suicide awareness during a theatrical presentation at the Camp Kinser Theater, Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 9, 2019. Pure Praxis, a social theater ... More
The 94th Training Division (Force Sustainment), 2nd
The 94th Training Division (Force Sustainment), 2nd Brigade Headquarters and Headquarters Company hosted an inaugural 5K run on Fort Lee, Va., September 14, 2019. The event was designed to raise suicide awarene... More
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Sept. 25, 2019) – Lt. Cmdr. David
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Sept. 25, 2019) – Lt. Cmdr. David Viayra, suicide prevention resources director, emcees the GMT Suicide Prevention Awareness training and shares a few stories from his time in the Navy to becom... More
U.S. Army Private 1st Class Luselys Lugardo, a Soldier
U.S. Army Private 1st Class Luselys Lugardo, a Soldier assigned to the New Jersey Army National Guard, poses in front of a shattered mirror for a portrait. The shattered glass represents the way suicide hurts f... More
170909-N-GR120-864 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 9, 2017)
170909-N-GR120-864 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 9, 2017) Attendees of the Hampton Roads Morning of Hope walk, including Sailors from the Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), begin the wal... More
Capt. Jason Knight, Abilene, Texas native and the air
Capt. Jason Knight, Abilene, Texas native and the air defense fire control officer with 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade fills out the four lenses temperament worksheet Sept. 16 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. K... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Spittle (right), assistant
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Spittle (right), assistant instructor, 7th Weather Squadron, leads a group discussion during an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training workshop where participants share expe... More
Airmen run at the 2nd Annual Suicide Prevention 5K
Airmen run at the 2nd Annual Suicide Prevention 5K at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 07, 2018. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Gage Daniel)
The message ‘The most beautiful things are a little
The message ‘The most beautiful things are a little broken’ is shown on a split rock during a resilience event Sept. 26, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The 341st Medical Group supported a national mov... More
Nisha Patel, right, graduate student in social work,
Nisha Patel, right, graduate student in social work, participates in a scenario where she sees someone standing at the edge of a bridge, during the command’s Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training worksho... More
Soldiers and family members of the 420th Engineering
Soldiers and family members of the 420th Engineering Brigade, 416th Theater Engineer Command, remember comrades who died by suicide by ruck marching more than 3 miles through Lick Park, near Bryan/College Stati... More
Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing’s
Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing’s commanding general, congratulates the Marines who won the Strike Out Suicide Annual Softball Tournament at Building One, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Oct... More
World Suicide Prevention Day
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cheyenne Tolbert, 366th Fighter Wing photojournalist, laughs with a big smile, Sept. 2, 2020, at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. This was part of a photo series that attempt... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. LaTonya Sherrod shares photos
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. LaTonya Sherrod shares photos of her grandchildren with Jennifer Farrelly, a case manager for North Carolina National Guard’s Integrated Behavioral Health System, in her office in Morrisvil... More
Capt. Marie Arceo, the behavioral health officer for
Capt. Marie Arceo, the behavioral health officer for the 1st Infantry Division Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade, paints a rock in honor of Suicide Awareness month at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, September... More
Soldiers from Fort Knox, Kentucky, listen as retired
Soldiers from Fort Knox, Kentucky, listen as retired Master Sgt. Chris Corbin shares his combat experiences with 7th Special Forces Group and difficulties recovering from the loss of his legs after stepping on ... More
Two Airmen finish their run at the 2nd Annual Suicide
Two Airmen finish their run at the 2nd Annual Suicide Prevention 5K at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 07, 2018. There is one suicide for every 25 attempts. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Gage Daniel)
A Marine with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing fireman carries
A Marine with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing fireman carries a teammate during the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program challenge in part of 1st MAW's Warrior Games competition on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okina... More
Memphis, a 2-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix, poses
Memphis, a 2-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix, poses for a photo during “Tactical Paws” Sept. 18, 2019, at the dog park on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Tactical Paws was a social event which mirr... More
U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior competitors don their
U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior competitors don their M40 protective mask for testing before entering the nuclear, biological and chemical chamber as part of a a mystery event at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 25, 2013.... More
Service members pose for a group phot after completing
Service members pose for a group phot after completing a Pause for a Cause event at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 23, 2019. The event invited Airmen to come together to bring awareness to mental health a... More
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Sara Villarreal applauds during
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Sara Villarreal applauds during a theatrical presentation by Pure Praxis at the Camp Kinser Theater, Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 9, 2019. Pure Praxis, a social theater group, used live, improvis... More
U.S. Marines laugh after being told a joke during a
U.S. Marines laugh after being told a joke during a theatrical presentation by Pure Praxis at the Camp Kinser Theater, Okinawa, Japan, Sep. 9, 2019. Pure Praxis, a social theater group, used live, improvised th... More
Chief Master Sgt. Jason Colon, 386th Air Expeditionary
Chief Master Sgt. Jason Colon, 386th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, gives a speech before participating in a Pause for a Cause event at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 23, 2019. The event invited Ai... More
World Suicide Prevention Day
U.S. Air Force graphic demonstrates some of the different emotions people may express when struggling with suicidal ideations, Sept. 8, 2020, from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. It is important to check i... More
4th Infantry Division CG & DCSM
The 4th Infantry Division Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane, and Command Sgt. Maj. Adam Nash promote National Suicide Awareness Prevention Month by taking part in the Leg Tuck Challenge and boldly... More
Soldiers from 10th Combat Aviation Brigade’s D Company,
Soldiers from 10th Combat Aviation Brigade’s D Company, 1st Attack/Reconnaissance Battalion, Task Force Tigershark, finish together during the unit’s Remembrance Walk/Run, Sept. 7, at Forward Operating Base Sal... More
Participants cut the ribbon to start the American Foundation
Participants cut the ribbon to start the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk in Columbia, S.C., Oct. 25. Members of the 81st Regional Support Command joined the local community e... More
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. – Jeremiah (Jay) Arbogast
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. – Jeremiah (Jay) Arbogast spoke to 780th Military Intelligence Brigade Soldiers and Army Civilians about his personal experience as a sexual assault victim and his attempted suicide at... More
Airmen laugh during a presentation by Kevin Hines on
Airmen laugh during a presentation by Kevin Hines on suicide prevention at the Presidio of Monterey, California, Sept. 6, 2019. Nineteen-years-ago Kevin Hines attempted to commit suicide by jumping off the Gold... More
Senior Airman Elijaih Tiggs, 319th Reconnaissance Wing
Senior Airman Elijaih Tiggs, 319th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs photojournalist journeyman, buckles a harness around Memphis, his 2-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix, before heading to “Tactical Paws” Se... More
190918-N-KK394-015 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 18, 2019)
190918-N-KK394-015 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 18, 2019) Sailors assigned to Naval Station Mayport participate in a yoga class as part of Suicide Awareness Month. Forty-six active-duty Sailors have lost their liv... More
Members of the 341st Medical Group pose for a group
Members of the 341st Medical Group pose for a group photo with a display of ‘kindness’ rocks during a resilience event Sept. 26, 2019, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. These Airmen were inspired by a local mi... More
Members of a new Violence Prevention, Execution and
Members of a new Violence Prevention, Execution and Resiliency team meet to discuss training plans Nov. 9, 2020, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The team consists of Airmen and civilians who are aiming to make a ... More
Service members pray together after completing a Pause
Service members pray together after completing a Pause for a Cause event at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Sept. 23, 2019. Each participant was given a shirt to wear while walking with the group. Some wrote nam... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Erica Hood, 39th Logistics
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Erica Hood, 39th Logistics Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of readiness, prays during a recorded worship service April 18, 2020, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Sin... More
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Sept. 25, 2019) – Naval Medical Center
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Sept. 25, 2019) – Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) set up a display of 79 pairs of boots to remember the 79 Sailors who were lost to suicide in 2018, and to raise awareness for suicide pr... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Christina Pittman, right, chaplain
U.S. Air Force Maj. Christina Pittman, right, chaplain for the 169th Fighter Wing, and Master Sgt. Mylin Jarrett, weapons section chief for the 169th Maintenance Group, perform a "troubled Airman" skit to Airme... More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Amaliri, 39th Air Base Wing
U.S. Air Force Maj. Paul Amaliri, 39th Air Base Wing deputy wing chaplain, poses for a photo after a worship service April 18, 2020, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. In the U.S. military, chaplains are responsible... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Jonathan Flair, assigned to the 11th
U.S. Army Sgt. Jonathan Flair, assigned to the 11th Aviation Command, fires his M4 rifle during the night fire qualification event of the 2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis. June 26, ... More
U.S. Army Spc. Bobby Joseph, a Soldier assigned to
U.S. Army Spc. Bobby Joseph, a Soldier assigned to the New Jersey Army National Guard, poses in front of a shattered mirror for a portrait. The shattered glass represents the way suicide hurts families, friends... More