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Ramstein hosts Suicide Prevention walk, run

September 16, 2022
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, and his family stand with representatives of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team after the Suicide Prevention walk and run at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 10, 2022. SAPR set up a table offering notebooks, pamphlets and information on the various ways to request help. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the Veterans Crisis Line at 00800-1273-8255. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Sarah M. Geiser)
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis C. Jones, 86th Airlift Wing commander, delivers opening remarks during the Suicide Prevention walk and run at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 10, 2022. The 86th Airlift Wing held an informational walk and run to kick off Suicide Prevention Month. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the Veterans Crisis Line at 00800-1273-8255. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)
Inspirational quotes lined the straight-away portion of the Suicide Prevention walk and run course at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 10, 2022. Runners and walkers were able to take breaks, mingle and read the signs posted along the route. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the Veterans Crisis Line at 00800-1273-8255. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Trevor Derr, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant aircraft maintenance unit superintendent, speaks to participants at the Suicide Prevention walk and run on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 10, 2022. Derr spoke to the importance of suicide and mental health awareness, as well as encouraging the use of Ramstein’s resourced to get help if needed. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the Veterans Crisis Line at 00800-1273-8255. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)
Participants lined up at the starting line outside of the South Side Fitness Center for the Suicide Prevention walk and run at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 10, 2022. The event hoped to help reduce the stigma with speaking about suicide and mental health, and to raise awareness that suicides can be prevented. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the Veterans Crisis Line at 00800-1273-8255. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)
Volunteers from various organizations stand together outside of the South Side Fitness Center after the Suicide Prevention walk and run at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 10, 2022. Tables were set up offering suicide awareness ribbons, bracelets, and informational packets outline where help could be requested. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the Veterans Crisis Line at 00800-1273-8255. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Trevor Derr, 721st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant aircraft maintenance unit superintendent, ran carrying an American Flag during the Suicide Prevention walk and run at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 10, 2022. Derr, well known around RAB for running with his flag, hopes to bring as much awareness as possible to mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, contact the Veterans Crisis Line at 00800-1273-8255. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Lauren Jacoby)
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