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Raising awareness one step, sign at a time

U.S. Army Col. Bryan Dunker, U.S. Army Support Activity Fort Dix commander and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst deputy commander, addresses service members before the “Be the Anchor” ruck march Sept. 3, 2025, at JB MDL, N.J. Service members from across the branches and Department of Defense civilians participated in the ruck march to raise suicide awareness and foster connections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Haeleigh Bayle)

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U.S. service members from multiple branches begin the “Be the Anchor” ruck march Sept. 3, 2025, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Service members carried 22-pound ruck sacks symbolizing the 22 veterans that lose their life daily to suicide and the emotional burden carried by individuals with suicidal ideations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Haeleigh Bayle)

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Raising awareness one step, sign at a time

U.S. service members from multiple branches participate in the “Be the Anchor” ruck march Sept. 3, 2025, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Service members and Department of Defense civilians took part in the 5k ruck march or 3k walk for suicide awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Haeleigh Bayle)

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Raising awareness one step, sign at a time

U.S. service members participate in the “Be the Anchor” ruck march Sept. 3, 2025, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Service members rucked to raise awareness for the estimated 22 veterans lost to suicide each day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Haeleigh Bayle)

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Nicole Moss, 87th Air Base Wing Integrated Prevention and Response director, provides information and resources to U.S. Army Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Richard Shultz, U.S. Army Support Activity garrison chaplain, at the “Be the Anchor” ruck march Sept. 3, 2025, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Service members visited different JB MDL helping agencies to learn about resources available to them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Haeleigh Bayle)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jennifer Stallings, 423rd Training Squadron and Expeditionary Center first sergeant, holds a sign at the McGuire main gate at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Sept. 8, 2025. Service members and DoD civilians held signs of encouragement at the main gate to raise awareness for suicide prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Haeleigh Bayle)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Nicholas Conner, 87thAir Base Wing command chief, holds a sign at the main gate entrance at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Sept. 8, 2025. Service members and Department of Defense civilians held signs of encouragement at the main gate in support of suicide prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Haeleigh Bayle)

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U.S. Air Force service members and Department of Defense civilians hold signs at the main gate entrance at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Sept. 8, 2025. Service members and DoD civilians held signs of encouragement for those entering the installation to raise awareness for suicide prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Haeleigh Bayle)

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Raising awareness one step, sign at a time

Published Sept. 8, 2025
By Airman Haeleigh Bayle
87th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. -- U.S. Army Col. Bryan Dunker, U.S. Army Support Activity Fort Dix commander and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst deputy commander, addresses service members before the “Be the Anchor” ruck march Sept. 3, 2025, at JB MDL, N.J. Service members from across the branches and Department of Defense civilians participated in the ruck march to raise suicide awareness and foster connections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Haeleigh Bayle)