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Vol. 5, No. 37 September 19, 2014

INSIDESuicide PreventionMonth: Raising

awareness that sui-cide is preventable

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God and countrydrive chaplain to

service

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Runners compete in2014 Navy/Air ForceHalf-Marathon and

Navy 5-MilerPages 6-7

BY NICOLEM. WOODSJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

“Let’s give a round of applauseto the many volunteers that cameout today,” said Navy Capt. FrankMays, commander of Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling (JBAB).

Thousands of runners and theirloved ones surrounded the Wash-ington Monument, Sept. 14, as the400-plus volunteers prepared theevent for success.

From manning the water sta-tions to cheering-on the runnerswith words of encouragement,like “Keep up the good work” and“You’re halfway there,” the Navy-Air ForceHalfMarathon “would nothave gone as smoothly,” said CoastGuard Lt. Cmdr. Brandy Parker, anattorney detailed at the Deptart-

ment of Justice and a runner in therace.

Just a year ago, Parker said shecould barely finish a two-mile run,so this was a personal victory andaccomplishment for her. She saidshe thanks the volunteers for keep-ing her hydrated.

Army Reservist and part-timeemployee with JBAB Morale, Wel-fare and Recreation (MWR), MasterSgt. Valetta Stewart was among themany volunteers manning the wa-ter stations. As a volunteer veteranfor plenty of marathons in the past,Stewart was prepared for the morethan 6,000 runners who ran past herstation.

She not only handed out waterto the runners, but she also helpedget her fellow volunteers set up –from unloading trucks of water and

sport’s drinks, to handing out funnyprops for volunteers towear asmar-athon participants ran by.

“We’ve got a lot of volunteershelping out today, andwe’re gettingit done,” explained Stewart.

Volunteers at the water stationsranged from the many JBAB ChildDevelopment Center (CDC) em-ployees, to members of the com-munity and military service mem-bers, who were all a crucial part ofthe event.

Navy Hospital Corpsman 1stClass Manuel Cortez, stationed atNaval District Washington, also de-cided to participate in a volunteercapacity this year, as he rests hisbody for the Marine Corps Mara-thon he plans to run in October.

Volunteers help make 2014 Navy/Air Force Half-Marathon, Navy 5-Miler a success

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Happy 67th Birthday, U.S. Air Force!

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY NICOLE M. WOODS

Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Manuel Cortez hands out water to run-ners at the Navy/Air Force Half-Marathon and Navy 5-miler, Sept. 14.

BY NICOLEM. WOODSJOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Gen. Mark A. Welsh, U.S. AirForce chief of staff, provided an up-date on the state of the Air Force,Sept. 16, at the National Harbor’sGaylord Convention Center, forthe annual Air Force AssociationAir and Space Conference, whichhe highlighted where the USAF isheaded and the long-term planningthat will be needed to lead the forceto continued success in the future.

U.S. Airmen from around theglobe, DOD civilians, service mem-bers from all military branches andfamily members gathered to hearWelsh’s update.

Air Force Chief Master Sgt.Meshelle Dyer, stationed at JointBase Anacostia-Bolling, walked intothe presentation with high expecta-tions and was excited to hear thegeneral speak. “Gen. Welsh is anoutstanding speaker, he’s so mo-

tivational that you always feel likehe’s talking directly to you.”

To kick off the presentation, af-ter paying tribute to a few deserv-ing Airmen in the audience, Welshasked, “How do we stay the best AirForce in the world?”

Welsh’s primary focus duringthe presentation was to build on astrategic framework requiring con-sistency and realistic views that canbe presented to everyone, from theJoint Staff to the Office of the Sec-retary of Defense and to Congress.Developing continued trust andcredibility will also be essential, inorder to sustain that framework inthe future.

“It’s going to be a journey andit’s not going to happen over night,but that’s what the strategic frame-work is intended to do, to keep usmoving in a consistent direction,”said Welsh.

Air Force Chief of Staff inspires Airmen during speech on future


Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh provides update on the future of the Air Force at the annual Air ForceAssociation (AFA) Air and Space Conference, Sept. 16, at the National Harbor’s Gaylord Convention Center.See FUTURE, 0

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BY LT. CMDR.JIM REMINGTON

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING

PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Suicide is never an easy orcomfortable subject for discus-sion. Prevention and understand-ing are more difficult still. We canall, however, learn to recognize therisk factors as a simple and veryimportant first step.

During the month of Septem-ber, we observe Suicide PreventionMonth to draw greater attention tosuicide, to promote increased un-derstanding about it, to reduce thestigma around it, and to ultimatelysave lives. Though the U.S. De-partment of Veterans Affairs (VA)has named September nationalSuicide Prevention Month, atten-tion must be paid to this topicyear-round.

“Certainly there isn’t just onemonth of the year that we focus onsuicide prevention and ignore itthe other eleven,” said Navy Chap-lain Cmdr. Wesley Sloat, seniorinstallation chaplain at Joint BaseAnacostia-Bolling (JBAB). “It’s toheighten the awareness, and aswe head into the holidays, as wehead into seasonal changes, thereare many different things goingon. People are moving. There arestressors in life. I think it’s a com-bination of those, and many otherthings, that causes us to pause andtake a strong look at how we’remonitoring one another, howwe’re conducting suicide preven-tion, and getting involved.”

Goals for Suicide Preven-tion month include: first, raisingawareness that suicide is prevent-able; second, to improve educa-tion about suicide; third, to spreadinformation about suicide aware-

ness; and fourth, to decrease stig-matization regarding suicide.

According to the World HealthOrganization (WHO), nearly 3,000people on average commit suicidedaily. Suicide rates are at an all-time high for veterans. In addition,for every person who commits sui-cide, 20 or more others attempt toend their lives.

The first step toward preven-tion is education. The VA stressesthe importance of individuals andorganizations learning the warn-ing signs of depression or the sud-

den presence of risky behavior.These signs may mean someone isat risk for suicide. Risk is greater ifa behavior is new or has increased,and if it seems related to a painfulevent, loss, or change.

While there are no absolutesigns that signal someone is con-templating suicide, most peoplehave a hard time hiding the factthat they are having personalstruggles. Here are some of thethings for which to be especiallywatchful: talking about wanting todie or killing oneself; looking for a

way to kill oneself, such as search-ing online or buying a gun; talkingabout feeling hopeless or havingno reason to live; talking aboutfeeling trapped or in unbearablepain; talking about being a bur-den to others; increasing the use

of alcohol or drugs; acting anxiousor agitated; behaving recklessly;sleeping too little or too much; be-ing withdrawn or exhibiting feel-ings of isolation; showing rage or

Suicide Prevention Month: Raising awareness that suicide is preventable

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY LT. CMDR. JIM REMINGTON

Talk to someone. Everyday actions that foster trust and build meaning-ful connections can start or continue conversations, so we can moreeffectively intervene when we see signs of a colleague, friend or familymember in distress. By actively communicating and staying engaged,we may be more likely to notice small signs of distress in others andintervene early, before a crisis occurs. Airman 1st Class Zachary Scaffidiand Airman 1st Class Ruthanne Juza, both mental health technicians inthe 579th Medical Group’s mental health flight at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, share routine and casual conversation over coffee.

Resources at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

Mental Health

579th Medical Group238 Brookley Ave Bldg 13002nd FloorJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC 20032(202) 767-0611

Mental Health ClinicAlcohol & Drug AbusePrevention & Treatment(202) 767-0611Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

JBAB Chaplains(202) 767-5900(202) 429-4243 After Hours

Military And Family Support Center(202) 253-5059

Additional Resources

Military Family Life Consultant(301) 456-4330

Military OneSource(800) 427-7890

http://www.militarymentalhealth.org/http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ActiveDuty.aspx

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BY MICHELLE L. GORDON


PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Honorable Deborah LeeJames, the 23rd Secretary of theAir Force, spoke at the Air ForceAssociation’s Air and Space Con-ference Sept. 15, and her messagewas clear – leaders at every levelwithin today’s Air Force shouldlead boldly.

“We need bold leadership to-day, because today, we are sur-rounded by uncertainty on theworld scene,” said James. “Wehave an uncertain and constantlychanging landscape and this istrue politically, militarily, andtechnologically.”

In addition to the uncertainlandscape, James said she is alsoconcerned about the strain anduncertainty felt by the men andwomen of today’s force. Theyare uncertain about their careers,about the downsizing of the mili-tary, about budgets, and they areuncertain about the world envi-ronment.

To counter this uncertainty,James said she believes our Air-men need bold leadership. Todemonstrate such leadership, shespoke about Army Gen. Dwight D.

Eisenhower’s assessment of thebeaches of Normandy in 1944. Itwas a few months after the D-Dayinvasion and Eisenhower told hisson that without air supremacy, hewouldn’t be alive.

“You see,” said James. “Eisen-hower kept pressing Congress be-cause he was convinced an inde-pendent air service could secureAmerica. Well we’re here today inpart because of Eisenhower’s boldleadership.

We’re also here because of thebold leaders and early advocatesthat we had for our Air Force. I’mspeaking of leaders like Mitchelland Doolittle and Arnold. We needthat kind of bold leadership nowmore than ever before.”

James also encouraged theleaders to maintain their strategicagility, as well as their technologi-cal edge. She said it is imperativethat we are able to adapt fasterthan our adversaries.

“We need to be more strategi-cally agile in how we recruit anddevelop our people, and how wetrain and acquire our new weap-ons, and how we leverage newtechnologies that could very wellbe game-changing for us. Now weall know it will take time to instillstrategic agility into a big institu-

tion like the Air Force, but now isthe time to start.”

The secretary thenswitchedgearsand discussed President Barack

Obama’s strategy for defeating theIslamic terrorist group known asISIL, stating that the Air Force’s in-volvement will be significant.

“For 67, years our Air Force hasvaliantly defended our Constitu-tion and upheld our cherished wayof life,” said James.“I have full con-fidence that when the time is right,ISIL will feel the full furry of theUnited States military, and partic-ularly the U.S. Air Force, who alongwith our joint and allied partners,will be relentless in our pursuitand we will emerge triumphant.”

Through the uncertainty of thepolitical, military, and technologi-cal landscapes, James said the onething that remains constant andcertain is the resolve of the Ameri-can Airman.

“It is you, the Airmen of theUnited States Air Force, who willmake us strategically agile, and itis you, the Airmen of the UnitedStates Air Force, who will con-tinue to make the impossible pos-sible,” said James. “So when theytell you that it can’t be done, youtell them ‘nonsense, we deliver.’When they tell you that you arenot fast enough, you will provethem wrong just like you alwayshave. You will go higher. You willgo faster. You will take us into thefuture. The American people arecounting on you. We are all count-ing on you. Now go forth and leadalways boldly.”

Air Force Secretary challenges leaders to lead boldly, maintain agility

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MICHELLE L. GORDON

The 23rd Secretary of the Air Force, Deborah Lee James, gives the Stateof the Air Force speech at the 2014 Air Force Association Air and SpaceConference Sept. 15 at the Gaylord Convention Center at National Harbor.

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Not new to the volunteer world, Cortezjust wanted to come out and show support.

Also manning water station number twowas Scott Smith, from Bethesda, Maryland,who normally participates in the race as arunner, but unfortunately was unable to doso this time, due to a broken ankle.

“I still wanted to participate and be in-volved in some way.” For Smith, the bestpart of volunteering is being able to watchthe runners and make sure they are safe.

According to a former Navy reservistPaul Fedack, also a volunteer at the waterstation, “these events cannot be put onwithout the volunteers. If there weren’t anyvolunteers, then who is going to hand outthe drinks during the race, and the snackswhen the race is over?” asked Fedack.

Fedack explained, with event sponsorsand coordinators occupied with the manylogistics of the event, they rely on the volun-teers to help make the event actually hap-pen.

Navy Command Master Chief MichaelFasano, who just moved to the D.C. areafrom San Diego, California, said he felt great

after running in his first Navy/Air ForceHalf-Marathon. He said he heard about therace in the Joint Base Journal newspaper,while he and his wife stayed in Navy lodg-ing at JBAB.

He also wanted to thank all of the volun-teers for their great support and pointed outthat more organizations should participatein the future.

“Everybody was so nice, and the waterstations were well laid out,” said Fasano. “Itwas a good time, and we will definitely berunning again next year.”

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Volunteers keep the runners hydrated atthe 2014 Navy/Air Force Half- Marathon andNavy 5-Miler in Washington, D.C., Sept. 14.


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BY ERIC D. RITTER


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Air Force Chaplain, Lt. Col. Michael Hus-felt, joined the Air Force Chaplain Corpsmore than 20 years ago to serve God and hiscountry—both of which he considers higherpowers.

The Panama City, Florida native has hada very rewarding career as a chaplain. Oneof his highlights was his recent deploymentto Afghanistan where he was attached to ajoint special operation’s base, in charge ofthe other chaplains in the area.

“It was very rewarding to work with thespecial operations guys over there,” Husfeltsaid. “I was able to travel extensively in Af-ghanistan with them while administeringchaplain duties to the various bases.”

As rewarding as his experience in Af-ghanistan was, the married father of five ap-preciates his current position as a chaplainat Arlington National Cemetery most.

“When you see why Arlington NationalCemetery exists, it makes the experiencesI had in Afghanistan more humbling, be-cause you get to see these brave guys doingthe missions first-hand,” he said. “That re-ally put a different perspective for me whenI see the mission here at Arlington.”

Husfelt added that he and the otherchaplains there pride themselves on thequality of the services they provide every-one.

“What’s wonderful about the services weprovide the veterans being laid to rest here,is that we give the same consideration to anairman 1st class as we would someone likethe Surgeon General of the Air Force,” heexplained. “We give the same attention to

detail as we do anybody who comes here, tohelp honor their service to this country—re-gardless of their rank.”

Everyday Husfelt said he feels honoredto serve as a chaplain at Arlington Nation-al Cemetery and is proud to repeat the AirForce Chaplain Corps mission statement inregards to his duty.

“Glorifying God, serving Airmen, pursu-ing excellence,” he said. “I live that every-day.”

God and country drive chaplain to service

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY ERIC D. RITTER

Air Force Chaplain, Lt. Col. Michael Husfelt,has served in the Air Force Chaplain Corpsfor more than 20 years.



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A year before Senior Airman Jeffrey John-son joined the Air Force, he was strugglingtomake endsmeet as a young father of threeworking at a health food supplement store.

“The pay wasn’t great, and we were hav-ing some financial difficulties,” he said. “SoI talked to my wife and she showed me thebenefits and actually convinced me to jointhe Air Force.”

Johnson said growing up he was alwaysinterested in computers, but he never re-ally imagined he would domuchwith it, be-cause he didn’t have the educational back-

ground to pursue his dream.Nearly five years later, the Pleasant

Grove, Utah native now works in Informa-tion Systems for the 579th Medical Groupon Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB).

“An education in computers was some-thing I wasn’t able to pursue while I wasworking and trying to take care of my fam-ily,” said Johnson. “Now, through tuition as-sistance, and of course the Post-9/11 GI Bill,I’m taking online classes.”

Johnson added, “The Air Force is a greatway to go. It builds you into something bet-ter and helps you pursue your goals. The AirForce isn’t going to do it for you, but it surewill kick open the doors andmake it easier.”

Air Force opens doors forAirman to pursue goals


Senior Airman Jeffrey Johnson from Pleasant Grove, Utah, works in Information Systemswith the 579th Medical Group at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C.

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Two years ago, 53-year-oldDawn Knepp of Crofton, Md.weighed nearly 300 pounds, andnow that she’s literally half thesize she used to be, she spends herweekends increasing her runningdistance.

“I had gastric bypass surgery inSeptember 2012, and since then,I’ve gradually gotten into running,”she said. “I’ve had a lot of goodencouragement along the way, es-pecially from my running buddy,Michaela Royce. She’s been my in-spiration, and she’s kept me on thestraight- and-narrow through it all.We’re a team.”

Royce, of Bowie, Maryland,and Knepp met in 2003 when theywere both civilians working for theCoast Guard. “Team MicDawn,” asthey now call themselves, has beenfriends for more than a decade.Knepp said they’re each other’spersonal support team. Knepp sentcare packages to Royce when shewas deployed to Afghanistan withthe Navy Reserves, and Royce hasinspired Knepp throughout herjourney toward a healthier lifestyle.

“Once I got to the point whereI could run, I said ‘let’s run on thisweekend,’” said Knepp. “We’vebeen doing it every weekend eversince. We started out with three-

mile runs, and we gradually startedincreasing the distance. When wehit 10 miles, we realized we couldprobably finish a half marathonsuccessfully.”

At the time, TeamMicDawn wasalready scheduled to run a 10K inthe St. Michael’s Running Festivalthis past May in Maryland, so theychanged the registration to the halfmarathon.

“It was intimidating, but veryexhilarating once we finished,” saidKnepp. “It was also very emotionalforme,” she said. “It was almost likea rebirth. You know, I went fromone extreme almost to the other.”

After the pair completed theirinitial half marathon, they wereready to try another one, so theyregistered for the 2014 Navy/AirForce Half-Marathon and Navy5-Miler. They didn’t break any re-cords during the race held in down-town Washington, D.C., Sept. 14,but they did accomplish their per-sonal goal of finishing the event inunder three hours. Knepp crossedthe finish line first with a time of 2hours, 29 minutes. She then imme-diatelymoved to the sideline, so shecould cheer on Royce who finishedonly moments later.

“I’ve always been heavy, so thisis a huge accomplishment for me,”said Knepp. “It’s something Inever imagined I could do, andmy hope is that I can inspire justone person by sharing my story.”

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Dawn Knepp, 53, a U.S. Coast Guard civilian employee from Crofton, Md., crosses the finish line at the 2014Navy/Air Force Half-Marathon and Navy 5-Miler, Sept. 14, with a time of 2 hours, 29 minutes.


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Runners compete in 2014Navy/Air ForceHalf-Marathon andNavy 5-Miler

U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY JOSEPH P. CIRONE

Runners make final equipment checks and adjustments as they start competition in the 2014Navy/Air Force Half-Marathon and Navy 5-Miler, which began at the foot of the WashingtonMonument in the nation’s capital. The annual event, a production of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, helps celebrate the birthdays of the Air Force (Sept. 18) and the Navy (Oct. 13).


Participants from the 2014 Navy/Air Force Half-Marathon andNavy 5-Miler check their scores following the Sept. 14 race.


Barry Goldmeier, also known as “The Joggler,” of Rockville,Md., juggles three balls while running, as he approaches thefinish line at the at the 2014 Navy/Air Force Half-Marathonand Navy 5-Miler, which began at the foot of the WashingtonMonument in the nation’s capital. Goldmeier, who often trav-els the country, juggling and running in various marathons,was one of more than 6,511 registered runners at the annualevent.


Runners take their mark at the start line for the 2014 Navy/Air Force Half-Marathon and Navy 5-Miler, Sept. 14.


Julie Fox, originally of Gilford, Ind., but currently living in Mechanicsville, Md., runsacross the finish line carrying an American flag at the 2014 Navy/Air Force Half-Mar-athon and Navy 5-Miler, which began at the foot of the Washington Monument in thenation’s capital. The flag was first used over the casket of Fox’s father, a World WarII veteran, who passed in November 2010, and issued by the military to Fox’s mother.Just prior to the race, Fox’s husband, retired Air Force Master Sgt. Massie Fox, madearrangements to obtain the flag from a family member, then surprised his wife withthe flag. “I wanted her to have the honor,” he said. “I’m happy, it’s really sentimentalto me,” she replied. “We run a lot with Team Red, White and Blue, an organizationthat seeks to enrich the lives of veterans through social and physical activity,” shesaid. The annual event, a production of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, helps celebratethe birthdays of the Air Force (Sept. 18) and the Navy (Oct. 13).


Patrick Fernandez, a native of La Verne, Calif., and current Washington, D.C.,resident, was the first runner to cross the finish line during the 2014 Navy/AirForce Half-Marathon and Navy 5-Miler, Sept. 14 with a time of 1:07:54. This wasFernandez’s fourth year running the race and his second consecutive year takingfirst place. His 2013 time was 1:07:52. Fernandez said he runs one marathon a yearso as not to push himself too much since it takes such a toll on the body. Alwaysa runner, he ran track in middle school and moved on to distance running in highschool and college. He said he plans to compete in the 2015 Navy/Air Force Half-Marathon and Navy 5-Miler.


Wounded Warriors lead off the start of the 2014 Navy/Air Force Half-Marathon and Navy 5-Miler in Washington Sept. 14.


Over 6,000 runners pass the Rock Creek Water Station in downtown Washington, at the 2014 Navy/Air Force Half-Marathon and Navy 5-Miler, Sept. 14.

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• Nov. 1 vs Notre Dame (FedEx Field,Landover MD), $75

• Dec. 13 vs Army (M&T Bank Stadium,Baltimore MD), $81

Arts & Crafts CenterArnold Ave., Bldg. 4472

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Woodworking ClubEvery Saturday | Arts & Crafts CenterJoin the Arts & Crafts Woodworking Club

and receive up to 31 hours of woodworking

for only $75 a month. Space is limited toten members so sign up today by calling202.767.6997 or visit the Arts & Crafts Cen-ter.

Child and Youth ProgramsYouth Center

Arnold Ave, Bldg. 4485202.767.4003

Pre-teen Laser Tag TripSept. 20 | 2-9 p.m. | Falls Chuch, VAEnjoy an evening of dodging lasers with

your peers in a game of laser tag, followedby dinner. Teen members are responsiblefor all cost incurred on this trip. Currentmembership and signed permission slipand wavier is needed for this great event.Cost: $19.99 for 3 games

Keystone Club Meet and GreetSept. 26 | 6:30 p.m. | Youth CenterLooking for new members ages 14-18.

The Keystone Club is a unique leadershipdevelopment opportunity. The club focus-es on three areas: academic success, careerpreparation and community service. Learnmore about the club at this meet and greetsocial. Refreshments will be served.

Teen Laser Tag TripSeptember 27 | 2-9pm | Falls Church, VAEnjoy an evening of dodging lasers with

your peers in a game of laser tag, followedby dinner. Teen members are responsiblefor all cost incurred on this trip. Currentmembership and signed permission slipand wavier is needed for this great event.Cost: $19.99 for 3 games

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The Air Force has a master plan anda flight plan with a 20-year look into thefuture, under what he assesses will be re-duced funding. According to Welsh, themaster plan brings together all of the AirForce’s core function plans into a single-prioritized plan, with consideration fromthe beginning of the fiscal year to the end.

Some of the long-term focuses thatWelsh mentioned are as follows:

1. Building a plan that is executable forthe 2020’s

2. Continue the readiness recovery3. Recapitalize the force, because fleets

are getting old4. Vigilance Command5. Communication, transparency and

integration6. Sustainable training rotations7. Red Flags Nellis and Alaska as cen-

terpieces8. Accountable leadership and contin-

uous dialogue“The point is, that something has got

to change, whether it’s more money orit’s help from outside of the Air Force, orprioritizing inside the Air Force, the stra-tegic framework will help us do that,” saidWelsh.

“We have to remember our core mis-sion – this is what we’re going to be askedto do and this is what the commandersand the nation are looking for us to do; wehave to stay focused and capable, with re-sources ready to train.”

Welsh went on to mention the impor-tance of having a comprehensive live, vir-tual, and constructive flight plan, consid-ering infrastructure versus man capability.

“We have to stay ready,” he said.From strategic partnership flight plans

to building on core values and Air Forceprofessionalism, Welsh explained the im-portance of staying on track with modern-ization programs so that the force is ableto fight down the road, “across all missionsand not just the airplanes.”

Welsh said, “We have got to figure outwhere we’re going and how to get there.”

With growing and changing domainsthat continue to get more congested andcontested, the Air Force is going to have toget better at integrating and synchroniz-ing in and through those domains, in everyone of its missions.

Welsh also mentioned his stance oncyberspace operations and how it has be-come a part of the everyday dialogue. Airand space superiority would not be possi-ble without the cyberspace infrastructure.With that being said, Welsh plans to alsofocus efforts on cyber innovations.

Welsh closed his presentation by lead-ing the entire room in a singing of the AirForce song.

After the event, Air Force Chief MasterSgt. Lorraine Regan, a National Guard Bu-reau A1 Superintendent at Joint Base An-drews, explained how the general’s speechhas reinvigorated a huge sense of pride inher, through his inspirational words.

“One minute you’re laughing and thenext you’re crying. His words instilled alot of emotion, pride and dedication thatmakes you want to run out of the roomand conquer the world,” said Regan.

Regan always strives to do her best, soknowing that her leadership, at the verytop level has every confidence in the forceand being“fully aware, supportive andtrusting” in all Airmen to do their jobs, sheis inspired to do hers even better than be-fore.

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talking about seeking revenge; displayingextreme mood swings.

Additional warning signs of suicide in-clude: preoccupation with death; suddenlyhappier, calmer; loss of interest in thingsone cares about; visiting or calling peopleto say goodbye; making arrangements; set-ting one’s affairs in order; giving thingsaway, such as prized possessions.

Everyday actions that foster trust andbuild meaningful connections can start orcontinue conversations so we can moreeffectively intervene when we see signs ofa colleague, friend, or family member indistress. By actively communicating andstaying engaged, we may be more likely tonotice small signs of distress in others andintervene early, before a crisis occurs.

“I use the word ‘invasive’ because youhave to be a bit invasive to do suicide pre-vention right,” said Sloat. “You have to asksomeone directly. And one of the thingsthat they required when I went through theApplied Suicide Intervention Skills Training(ASIST), is to teach personnel how to ask.You have to ask the question somethinglike, ‘Are you feeling suicidal or are youthinking about suicide?’ You cannot justsay, ‘Are you thinking of harming yourself?,’because they might say, ‘No I’m thinking ofkilling myself, so I can dodge that question.’They teach you to be direct so that you candeal head on with that problem. Most mod-els of suicide intervention and preventionare going to do that.”

In addition to understanding the out-ward signs that someone may be a risk forsuicide, it is equally important to under-stand and be aware of the factors that putsomeone at greater risk of suicide.

“The research suggests there are a cou-ple of core factors. Hopelessness is one.Whatever the problem is in his or her life,an individual who feels like things are notgoing to change no matter what he or shedoes, they’re going to be at risk for sui-cide. So it’s helplessness and hopelessness.‘There’s nothing I can do. No one can helpme. There is no light at the end of the tun-nel,’” said Air Force Maj. David Reynolds,clinical health psychologist and command-er of the mental health flight within the579th Medical Group at JBAB. “Those aretwo big risk factors. The other items that weask about and of which we ask the staff tobe aware, are self-hate and low self-esteem.‘Oh I shouldn’t be here. I’m not worthy ofthis life. No one is going to miss me.’ Thereis also another called ‘agitation.’ It’s thisfeeling that whatever my problem is some-thing has to be done about it right now, asopposed to three days or three months.”

The Navy’s approach to suicide preven-tion is called ACT (Ask, Care, Treat). ACT is

a three-step process designed to help deter-mine if someone is suicidal and to preventthem from hurting themselves. It standsfor: Ask- ask the person if they are think-ing of hurting themselves, Care- listen andlet the person know they are not alone, andTreatment- get your shipmate to help asquickly as possible; such as the duty officer,chaplain, friend, medical personnel, or oth-ers who can help. Ask, Care, Escort (ACE) isthe Army’s version. Whatever the acronym,the message and intent is the same, lookout for one another, ask direct questionswhen you notice concerning signs, and takeaction as necessary.

But what of the people who show noclassic warning signs, and are hesitant toreach out because of the stigma behind ask-ing for help?

There are a number of easy to reach re-sources available to those who feel stress,anxiety, depression and thoughts of sui-cide, both in person at JBAB or by tele-phone and the Internet.

The Military Crisis Line (www.veteran-scrisisline.net) provides free, confidentialsupport to Veterans and their families fromqualified professionals—many of them vet-erans themselves. Since its launch in 2007,they have answered more than 640,000 callsand made more than 23,000 life-savingrescues. The Veterans Crisis Line is openaround the clock, seven days a week, andveterans can connect via phone, anony-mous online chat, and text message.

AfterDeployment.org (www.afterde-ployment.org) provides interactive videos,resources, assessments and more informa-tion focusing on PTSD, anger, depression,and other topics.

Military Mental Health (www.military-mentalhealth.org) provides anonymousmental health and alcohol self- assess-ments, along with additional resources forfamily members and loved ones.

The National Center for Telehealth andTechnology (www.t2health.org) has puttogether a list of mobile applications andhealthcare provider resources for servicemembers, veterans, and their families. Viewor download these apps at www.t2health.org/mobile-apps.

Suicide is preventable. During SuicidePrevention Month, show support to thosein need and their loved ones by spreadingthe word about these and other confiden-tial resources that are right at their finger-tips.

During the course of this month theJoint Base Journal will continue this discus-sion of suicide prevention with closer looksinto the topic as it relates to the active-dutyand veteran communities as well as teensand youth.

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