Gun safes excluded from household goods weight allowance
As the number of accidental child injuries and deaths continue to rise, more and more incidents are attributed to unsecured, loaded guns. Defense leaders are confident this update will help improve overall gun safety in homes, while also helping to dec…
Department of the Air Force family suicide prevention training now available
The new online training video, Equipping Family Members to Help Airmen in Distress, aims to build and strengthen relationships and connectedness among family members and loved ones.
Around the Air Force: Resiliency stand down / New GPS satellite
In today’s look around the Air Force Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth Wright, talks about resiliency as the service announces a stand down day for all wings, and Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado, completes testing of a new satellite. (Ho…
Misawa AB recognized by DoD for Suicide Prevention for the second year in a row
Misawa Air Base, Japan was recognized for a second year in a row as the top Air Force installation during Suicide Prevention Month. During a ceremony in the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, in Arlington, Virginia, May 15.
CNO, MCPON Answer Sailors’ Questions During Facebook Live
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith answered Sailors’ questions during a Facebook Live all-hands call on the Navy’s Facebook page Dec. 14 at the Pentagon. You can watch the full event above and highlights below. Perhaps one of the most important things discussed was …
Suicide Prevention Takes One Small Act to Save a Life
From U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs This week, we talked with Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Adm. Scott Swift and Fleet Master Chief Suz Whitman to discuss suicide prevention, the need to create a resilient workforce and eliminate barriers that prevent Sailors from seeking help. “September is Suicide Prevention Month, but suicide prevention is a year-round …
Suicide Prevention: Act. Care. Treat.
Our measure of success really is how well our Sailors perform at their job. Ensuring they can come to work in a healthy environment. There are policies to set them up for success. There are a lot of reasons members decide to take their own life. So words and thoughts matter, and pay attention to …
Suicide Prevention: Strengthening our Navy Team Together
By Rear Adm. Ann Burkhardt Director, 21st Century Sailor Office Suicide is a tragedy that extends beyond individual Sailors. It affects divisions, commands and the entire Navy family. Each loss is one too many. While much work has been done to understand the underlying causes of suicide, it is a complex issue that confronts our society …
Suicide Prevention: Strengthening our Navy Team Together
By Rear Adm. Ann Burkhardt Director, 21st Century Sailor Office Suicide is a tragedy that extends beyond individual Sailors. It affects divisions, commands and the entire Navy family. Each loss is one too many. While much work has been done to understand the underlying causes of suicide, it is a complex issue that confronts our society …