Storytellers: Turning a Mess into a Message

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. April Hamilton, 86th Logistics Readiness Squadron assistant noncommissioned officer in charge of Heavy Parts Store, explains to a Storytellers audience how she overcame mental, emotional, and physical health issues on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 20, 2019. Hamilton shared her story to urge others to keep fighting and get help like she did. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Storytellers: Turning a Mess into a Message

U.S. Air Force Maj. Lisa Gonzales, 86th Medical Group nurse midwife, explains her battle and victory over a brain tumor during a Storytellers event on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 20, 2019. Gonzales faced the challenge of relearning her cognitive skills under the constant pressure to retire and stay home, yet her determination fueled her recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Storytellers: Turning a Mess into a Message

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Dean Martinez, 86th Civil Engineer Squadron first sergeant, explains how he overcame physical and emotional pain during a Storytellers event on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 20, 2019. At Storytellers, service shared how they suffered and overcame, and are now using their stories to benefit others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Storytellers: Turning a Mess into a Message

U.S. Air Force Maj. Lisa Gonzales, left, 86th Medical Group nurse midwife, hugs a member of the audience after a Storytellers event at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 20, 2019. The theme of Ramstein’s 2019 Storytellers was “Turning a Mess into a Message,” because each of the six speakers shared how they suffered and overcame, and are now using their stories to benefit others. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Storytellers: Turning a Mess into a Message

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Khadijah Jones, 86th Medical Operations Squadron mental health technician, tells her story of overcoming adversity during a Storytellers event on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 20, 2019. Jones shared about how she struggled with lack of self-worth and the temptation of suicide, yet recovered and became a respected Airman and a leader in her community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Storytellers: Turning a Mess into a Message

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Weber, Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy instructor, explains how he overcame the trials earlier in his life during a Storytellers event on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, June 20, 2019. Instead of allowing the death of a loved one to destroy him, Weber learned to stop hiding his pain and share his struggles and victories with those who are also struggling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Storytellers: Turning a Mess into a Message

Published June 25, 2019
By Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs