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Therapy through triathlon: Beyond the Blue

Master Sgt. April Spilde, 22nd Wing Staff Agencies equal opportunity superintendent, poses for a photo with her Iron Man medal April 19, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Spilde shared her story of how she used triathlon to overcome challenges throughout her career as part of McConnell’s Beyond the Blue initiative. Beyond the Blue focuses on taking steps to normalize the conversations that surround seeking help. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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Breaking the cycle: Beyond the Blue

Maj. Sharise Bijiou, 22nd Healthcare Operations Squadron family advocacy officer and director of psychological health, poses for a photo April 19, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Bijou shared her story of physical, sexual and emotional abuse to help others as part of McConnell’s Beyond the Blue initiative. Beyond the Blue focuses on taking steps to normalize the conversations that surround seeking help. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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(U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)

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Unseen scars: Beyond the Blue

Staff Sgt. Danielle Powell, 22nd Medical Group flight medical technician, poses for a photo Feb. 23, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Powell shared her story about her past abusive relationship and the resources that helped her to overcome that experience as part of McConnell’s Beyond the Blue initiative. Beyond the Blue focuses on taking steps to normalize conversations about mental health and help seeking behaviors. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

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The ones left behind: Beyond the Blue

(U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Nilsa Garcia)

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When I lost my stripe — Beyond the Blue

Senior Airman Michaela Slanchik, 22nd Wing Staff Agencies Public Affairs photojournalist, shares her story of resilience Sept. 30, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Slanchik discussed personal challenges that happened during her Air Force career and how she was able to grow through adversity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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Master Sgt. Curtis Nailor, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron customer support section chief, reflects on unity and the importance of having difficult conversations about racism June 29, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. As racial disparities continue to plague the nation, Nailor asks that Americans come together and take action to combat racism. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Senior Airman Michaela R. Slanchik)

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Suicide Fuels a First Sergeant’s Service to Airmen

As part of its efforts, one of the goals of Beyond the Blue is to allow Airmen feel comfortable looking for help, but feel confident in choosing an agency that can best assist them. If you or someone you know needs mental health assistance, please reach out to one McConnell’s helping agencies. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Airman First Class Nilsa E. Garcia)

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Suicide Fuels a First Sergeant’s Service to Airmen

Master Sgt. Samuel Prentice, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron first sergeant, poses for a photo Jan. 24, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Prentice is one of the first volunteers to share his experience with personal struggles as part of the Beyond the Blue initiative. The initiative aims to normalize help seeking behaviors, and assure Airmen they can benefit from pursuing help. (U.S. Air Force Photo Illustration by Airman First Class Nilsa E. Garcia)

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(U.S Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Nilsa Garcia)

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