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McConnell’s VR suicide prevention training

Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis, 22nd Wing Staff Agencies public affairs, holds the headset utilized for virtual reality suicide prevention training April 15, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 30-minute training provides a fully immersive experience that involves Airmen wearing a headset and entering into a virtual training scenario where they interact with an Airman in distress. Currently, the VR training is approved to be one of four options Airmen can choose to fulfill their annual suicide prevention training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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McConnell’s VR suicide prevention training

Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis, 22nd Wing Staff Agencies public affairs, experiences the headset used for virtual reality suicide prevention training April 15, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Air Mobility Command is the first in the Department of Defense to utilize VR for suicide prevention training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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Don’t Give Up Campaign

Airman 1st Class Chrishawna Thomas, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron public health technician, holds an inspirational sign Sept. 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Members of McConnell’s League of Extraordinary Airmen stood outside of the gates to show support to Team McConnell during National Suicide Prevention Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Don’t Give Up Campaign

Senior Airman Brian Whitcomb, 22nd Healthcare Operations Squadron medical technician, right, and Airman 1st Class DeMario Morgan, 22nd HCOS medical technician, left, inspire members of Team McConnell Sept. 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. There were 13 members that stood at McConnell’s gates to ensure Airmen knew they are not alone during National Suicide Prevention Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Don’t Give Up Campaign

Airman 1st Class DeMario Morgan, 22nd Healthcare Operations Squadron medical technician, and Airman 1st Class Chrishawna Thomas, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron public health technician, hold signs as a part of the “Don’t Give Up” campaign Sept. 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The League of Extraordinary Airmen members stood at McConnell’s gates for approximately an hour and a half holding signs supporting the campaign and have more events planned for National Suicide Prevention Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Don’t Give Up Campaign

Airman 1st Class DeMario Morgan, 22nd Healthcare Operations Squadron medical technician, volunteers for the “Don’t Give Up” campaign Sept. 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The campaign is focuses around suicide prevention and inspiring Team McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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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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