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Thunderbolt News September 2017 7
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AETC announces award winner
The following individual received a 2017 Air Education and Training Command award:
General Lew Allen Jr. Award
Senior NCO: Carlos Pubillones, 56th Logistics Readiness Squadron
The General Lew Allen Jr. Award recognizes the base-level logistics readiness of those directly involved in mission execution and accomplishment.
SEPTEMBER: Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month
Are you resilient enough?
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Aug. 15
Airman 1st Class Jaden Cady
56th Security Forces Squadron — Installation entry controller Cady has been at Luke Air Force Base for 10 months. His favorite part of the job is “having all the tools and knowledge to protect the base from harm.” He likes hiking, swimming and fishing, and hopes to earn his Air Force Reserve com- mission one day and become a civilian police officer. His leadership nominated him for this award because, “He has performed admirably. Squadron leadership
receives accolades from a variety of personnel entering the installation who interact with him at the gate. He has epitomized pride in the workplace.”
How capable are you of recovering from life’s misfortunes? Do you have the tools necessary to tackle life’s obstacles?
September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention month. The Luke Air Force Base helping agencies have joined forces this month to highlight the importance of equipping yourself with the proper mental, spiritual, social and physical “gear” to over- come life’s challenges.
Supporting your and other’s efforts to obtain the proper resilience equipment is one of the best ways Airman can ensure suicide prevention remains a focus of our wingman culture. This begins with indi- viduals taking care of both themselves and others by building healthy relationships and supporting one another when life hap- pens. Isolation and the notion that “only the
weak seek help” is an obstacle to healthy living. Instead, we need to recognize it is a sign of courage and commitment to ask for help when facing life’s challenges.
Here are some ways to strengthen your- self and your fellow Airmen and overcome stress that can lead to isolation and suicidal thoughts:
Mental:
1. Think positively! You can do this by focusing on the positive aspects of life and by avoiding groups or relationships that are negative
2. Find activities to engage in daily that reduce stress ... don’t let it accumulate
3. Manage problems up front ... don’t avoid them
See SUICIDE, Page 20
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