Tag Archives: Suicide Prevention

Same Team

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

The U.S. Air Force’s Wingman Project was created to bring airmen together to take on suicide prevention and help struggling comrades remember they’re not alone; they’re an important part of a larger team.
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Army Secretary John McHugh signs a directive for the development of a "Ready and Resilient" campaign on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Feb. 4, 2013. The campaign will integrate and synchronize the multiple efforts and programs designed to improve the readiness and resilience of soldiers, Army civilians and their families. U.S. Army photo by Spc. John G. Martinez

McHugh Signs ‘Ready and Resilient’ Campaign Directive

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Erin Wittkop

Army Secretary John McHugh signed a directive stating that programs from resilience training to suicide prevention be part of a new “Ready and Resilient Campaign.”
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OEF Crisis Hotline

Posted on February 4, 2013 by nmcfarland

The OEF Crisis Hotline is a confidential, support hotline for service members in Afghanistan needing help.
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Posted in DoD News, Medical Monday, Rotator, Suicide Prevention | Tagged Afghanistan, crisis line afghanistan, deployment support, depression and anxiety confidential call line, military crisis line, military health, military mental health, military readiness, military stress, military support, OEF, OEF crisis line, stress support, Suicide Prevention, suicide prevention and awareness | Leave a comment

Patti Walker, left, wife of retired Army 1st Sgt. Kevin Walker and Wounded Warrior Program advocate on Fort Riley, Kan., talks to ABC News correspondent Deborah Roberts during a Hero Summit panel titled, “The Other Side of Sacrifice: Military Families” in Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 2012. Other panel members included, from left to right, Bill Norwood, father of Marine Corps Sgt. Byron Norwood, who was killed in action; retired Air Force Maj. Lori Bell, wife of an active duty Air Force airman and founder and president of the National Association of Military Moms and Spouses; Kim Ruocco, widow of Marine Corps Maj. John Ruocco and Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors national director of postvention programs. DOD photo by Bradley Cantor

Hero Summit Encourages Americans to Support Military Families

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Erin Wittkop

Wounded Warrior Program advocate on Fort Riley, Kan., talks to ABC News correspondent Deborah Roberts during a Hero Summit panel
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Posted in DoD News, Family Focus Friday, Rotator | Tagged Air Force, Army, Defense Department, heroes, Marine Corps, military families, Military Family Month, Suicide Prevention, TAPS, Thanksgiving, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S.. Army, wounded warriors | Leave a comment

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Dempsey: Look for Suicide Warning Signs

Posted on September 28, 2012 by glenn.selby

We’ve seen stories and videos from many military officials and service members about how to recognize when a service member is in need as well as what you can do to help.
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Posted in Chairman's Corner, Defense Discussions, DoD News, Suicide Prevention | Tagged Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey, Suicide Prevention | 1 Comment