May 9, 2016 Double Deuce Day Calls Attention to Suicide Awareness and Prevention Twenty Second Air Force Headquarters Airmen gathered April 22, 2016 here at 11:11 a.m. to perform 22 push-ups and participate in a fitness challenge in an effort to promote awareness of veteran suicides.The 22nd AF staff has dubbed the 22nd day of each month, “Double Deuce Day,” a day set aside to
Feb. 12, 2016 Exercising to prevent suicide More than 100 service members participated in the Cross Fit Undisclosed Suicide Awareness Workout event at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Feb. 6.The event was organized to bring more attention to suicide prevention. In the first quarter of 2015, 57 active-duty military members committed suicide. That’s
Dec. 16, 2015 From Africa and back: My Air Force story Today I am an Air Force officer serving proudly in the Nurse Corps. In 2003, I became a citizen of the United States. I have come a long way to be where I'm at today.I was born in a small village in South Sudan during the midst of a civil war. The year was 1983, when nearly 2.5 million people died
Oct. 16, 2015 Air Force Surgeon General speaks to House sub-committee about suicide prevention "Last year 62 Active Duty Airmen took their lives, a rate of 19 per 100,000,” Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Mark Ediger told the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee of Military Personnel on October 8, at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. The subcommittee met to
Sept. 30, 2015 AF senior leaders host suicide prevention summit Subject matter experts of mental and behavioral health, community support and Airmen across ranks and career fields gathered to discuss resiliency and suicide prevention at Joint Base Andrews from Sept. 22-25.
Sept. 23, 2015 'The Power of 1’: A Single Person Can Save a Life As part of ongoing Defense Department and Department of Veteran’s Affairs efforts to continue to combat suicide, Pentagon officials recently emphasized the powerful role of individuals -- as well as peer support and other resources -- in suicide prevention.DoD, in collaboration with the Department
Sept. 10, 2015 Suicide Prevention Month: How one person can make a difference Thoughts of suicide are not necessarily something people explicitly announce to the world, which means loved ones often have no idea that their friend or family member is contemplating it. But there are signs and risk factors, and while somebody might think they can’t make a difference by
June 8, 2015 Mental health clearance At a training base for intelligence career field students, security clearances are a big deal. Many man hours and a lot of money go into clearing a service member. Due to the fact that many service members on Goodfellow Air Force Base require top secret classified information clearances, members
April 17, 2015 VA opens claims office at Scott The Department of Veterans Affairs formally opened a new Compensation and Pension Clinic here April 10. Marking the first memorandum of agreement between the VA St. Louis Health Care System and Scott Air Force Base, the Compensation and Pension Clinic is located on the fifth floor of the Scott AFB
April 17, 2015 VA opens claims office at Scott The Department of Veterans Affairs formally opened a new Compensation and Pension Clinic here April 10. Marking the first memorandum of agreement between the VA St. Louis Health Care System and Scott Air Force Base, the Compensation and Pension Clinic is located on the fifth floor of the Scott AFB
March 17, 2015 Horse power: Wounded warriors receive healing, support through Academy’s equine-assisted therapy Just as service members come from all walks of life, so do the 30 Academy-owned horses an Army veteran and wounded warrior said comforted him when he took part in the Warrior Wellness program here.Retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Legendre suffers from chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder,
March 6, 2015 Putting face on prevention training The Air Force recently changed its annual suicide prevention training from a computer-based course to face-to-face training.The new, in-person training, which went into effect Feb. 11, 2015, replaces the annual computer-based training for active-duty and Reserve Airmen, while civilians have the
Dec. 16, 2014 Holidays are time to reach out to those who may need help For some, the holidays come and go crazy fast with Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's. For others it doesn't go by fast enough. They find no fun at the office holiday parties rife with games others consider to be the highlight of the party. While
Sept. 26, 2014 MHS Leadership Message - We stand together as a community to prevent suicide Military Health System colleagues,Every September is Suicide Prevention Month. The Department of Defense will take this opportunity, along with our partners in the VA and civilian community to refresh our attention to this important national problem. September is only a one month fraction of our
Sept. 12, 2014 Studies Link Lack of Sleep to Greater Suicide Risk Three out of four deployed service members have trouble sleeping, a particular concern for the Military Health System since recent studies show that getting enough sleep has a direct correlation to preventing suicidal thoughts.Recognizing the serious health risk that sleep issues present, the
Sept. 5, 2014 Suicide prevention takes courage, communication, official says The Veterans Affairs Department has named September National Suicide Prevention Month, but the Defense Department continues its year-round, comprehensive, multi-pronged approach to address the issue of suicide in the military, a Pentagon official said Aug. 21.Army Lt. Gen. Michael S. Linnington,
Aug. 27, 2014 Suicide Prevention Month: A reminder of our 24/7/365 responsibility to ourselves and each other All Airmen have a responsibility that last much longer than a one-month campaign. This responsibility extends beyond ourselves and includes our work environment, our families, friends, fellow Airmen and our communities. While Suicide Prevention Month is observed across the United States in
May 27, 2014 DOD Smartphone App has Tools for Psychological Health A DOD-funded smartphone app whose tools have been used in their physical form for a decade to treat patients with anxiety, stress, negative thinking and more is now available free to the public, and it's being studied for use in those with more serious psychological health problems, experts involved
April 11, 2014 Elmendorf dependent recognized as 2014 Air Force Military Child of Year An 18-year-old Air Force dependent from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, was recognized for his achievements and dedication to service at the 6th Annual Military Child of the Year Awards Gala here, April 10.During the Operation Homefront-hosted event, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
April 11, 2014 Surgeon general testifies before Senate on budget request The medical capabilities honed from 13 years of war must continue to expand for future needs, the three military surgeon generals' told Senate Appropriations Committee's subcommittee on defense April 9.Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas Travis, the Air Force surgeon general, testified with Lt. Gen. Patricia