IRO kicks off National Suicide Prevention Month

Clayton Harrison, Adolescents Support and Counseling Services contractor, acts in a play at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 7, 2023. U.S. Army Soldiers and U.S. Air Force Airmen acted in multiple showings of the play, “Second Chance,” to raise awareness for suicide and other mental health struggles in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Trevor Calvert)

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IRO kicks off National Suicide Prevention Month

Clayton Harrison, Adolescents Support and Counseling Services contractor, acts in a play about suicide awareness at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 7, 2023. The name of the play was “Second Chance,” where a U.S. Air Force Senior Airman character in the play receives punishment for driving under the influence and domestic abuse, and then commits suicide. Later in the play, the character has a second chance at life to show how actions taken by peers can help save someone from taking their own life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Trevor Calvert)

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IRO kicks off National Suicide Prevention Month

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Marquita Allen, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Africa non commissioned officer in charge of communications and administration, and U.S. Army Sgt. Christina Simpson, 30th Medical Brigade supply sergeant, act in a play about suicide awareness at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 7, 2023. Simpson’s character supported Allen’s character grieving the suicide of her character’s husband during the play, “Second Chance.” This play shows how a support group can help someone through tough times and how to recognize the warning signs of a potential suicide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Trevor Calvert)

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IRO kicks off National Suicide Prevention Month

Russel Jordan, an U.S. Army Substance Abuse Program and Risk Reduction Program manager, talks to the audience about a suicide awareness play at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 7, 2023. The play, titled “Second Chance”, is used to represent real world scenarios where recognizing the signs of potential suicide could save lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Trevor Calvert)

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IRO kicks off National Suicide Prevention Month

Published Sept. 8, 2023
By Airman Trevor Calvert
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Clayton Harrison, Adolescents Support and Counseling Services contractor, acts in a play at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept. 7, 2023. U.S. Army Soldiers and U.S. Air Force Airmen acted in multiple showings of the play, “Second Chance,” to raise awareness for suicide and other mental health struggles in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Trevor Calvert)