What We Do Is Hard; It’s OK to Ask for Help
By Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith Suicide is one of the most complex problems we face, one that has a tremendously detrimental effect on our Navy—and one that, as a self-inflicted casualty, is preventable. We’ve tragically lost Sailors, our teammates and friends, who felt that the only option they had left was …
CNO Adm. Gilday: Small Steps Save Lives
By Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday September is Suicide Prevention Month, and while we should talk about this subject year-round, it is important to me that we have a frank conversation about this right now. Suicide is a tragedy that extends beyond individual Sailors. Every death by suicide — whether it be uniformed …
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 Month – Every Sailor, Every Day Starts With You
By Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs With September marking Suicide Prevention Month, it’s an important time to have the conversation that could make a difference, share different ideas and […]