Reach out!

"As part of our key priority to Develop and Care for Airmen and Their Families, we are dedicated to the well-being of our Airmen and their overall physical and psychological health. The tragedy of suicide has the potential to strike across our Air Force and is not limited to Airmen who have deployed or will deploy, nor is it bound by rank, gender, ethnicity, or geography." -- Gen. William M. Fraser III about Air Force suicide programs July 29, 2009 before the U.S. House of Representative Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel. As a Wingman, be aware of when someone is reaching out for help or may just need someone to talk too. If there is a threat of harm to themselves, dial 911 or have them call a counselor at Military One Source at 1-800-342-9647. Visiting the Air Force Suicide Prevention Program at http://www.af.mil/suicideprevention.asp is also another resource for both information and education. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Tech. Sgt. Ralph Van Houtem/Released)