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Win as One: Warfighters Connect to Care
November 3, 2023 — Picture it. Amidst the nonstop energy of an active flight line stands a dedicated Airman consumed in the demands of his duty, the chaos of jet engine roars and radio chatter mirroring the weight of his responsibilities. It's a day like any other, yet today the pressures of the job feel heavier. Unwavering in his commitment to the mission and his teammates, he resists the urge to isolate. Realizing his need for connection, he spots a stranger sporting a bold blue and yellow tab affixed to their uniform - a Warrior Connect tab. He remembers this symbol of support as an opportunity for connection. It's more than a patch; it's a support system any Airmen can lean on... MORE

The Warrior Connect Program is a peer-to-peer support and connectedness program, dedicated to maximizing the visibility of those who can link members with helping agencies and reducing the stigma of seeking help for JB MDL service members, Department of Defense civilians and family members.

Joint Base MDL Spreads Suicide Prevention and Awareness
September 13, 2023 — JB MDL hosted a Suicide Prevention Day with a 5K run, sports and activities to help promote suicide awareness and prevention, and connect service members with available resources... MORE

Joint Base MDL leadership attends Suicide Prevention Month declaration signing
September 7, 2022 — On Sept. 6, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst leadership attended the Suicide Prevention Month declaration signing event at Tommy B's lounge on Joint Base MDL. The main attendees of the event were U.S. Air Force Col. Wes Adams, Joint Base MDL and 87th Air Base Wing commander, U.S. Navy Capt. Frank Ingargiola, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst deputy commander and Naval Support Activity commander, U.S. Army Col. Mitchell Wisniewski III, Joint Base MDL deputy commander and Army Support Activity commander, and Janis Doss, Suicide Prevention Program manager. The Suicide Awareness declaration signing is an event that allows Joint Base MDL leadership to sign their names into the declaration as an oath to promote suicide awareness, increase and enhance mental health, and continue to support suicide prevention towards the joint base community. September is Suicide Prevention month. This observance collaborates all mental health advocates on Joint Base MDL to raise awareness of suicide prevention to strengthen the mental health of the joint base community... MORE

ASA commander signs the Suicide Prevention declaration.

305th AMW holds All Call
September 1, 2022 — U.S. Air Force Colonel Elizabeth Hanson, 305th Air Mobility Wing commander, hosts an introductory all call for members of the 305th AMW at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Sept. 1, 2022. The all call included informational discussions about the current capabilities of the 305th AMW, Air Force Force Generation, Agile Combat Employment,... MORE

Suicide prevention month: stopping suicide is everyone’s battle
August 31, 2017 — September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time for Americans to build awareness and help understand suicide in our culture. More than 40,000 Americans lose their life due to suicide each year and research shows that rates in the military and the general population are very close. The loss of any one person to suicide is a tragedy, and that is why... MORE

New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement begins July 31
July 21, 2017 — Starting July 31, 2017, Airmen undergoing their annual Periodic Health Assessment may notice something new. A Mental Health Assessment will now be part of every annual PHA, to help ensure that Airmen suffering from undiagnosed mental health issues are referred to the necessary care. Mental health issues are a serious problem for U.S. Armed Forces... MORE

New annual Mental Health Assessment requirement began July 31, 2017. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Steve Thompson)