Being on the frontline of suicide prevention

Every September, the nation brings greater attention to suicide prevention. But suicide prevention doesn't end when October rolls in, it continues. As Airmen, there is a responsibility to look out for our wingmen, coworkers, family, friends and community.

According to the Department of Defense quarterly report, there were 57 active-duty suicides for the first three months of 2015, 15 in the Reserves and 27 in the National Guard. In 2014, the DOD reported 273 active- duty suicides and a total of 169 in the Reserves and National Guard component.
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