Air Force takes steps against suicides

The Air Force vice chief of staff testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee June 22 to address steps the service is taking to stem the rising suicide numbers.

Gen. Carrol H. “Howie” Chandler, in testimony alongside the other service vice chiefs and the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, noted that the Air Force officials have been addressing the problem with their suicide prevention program and total force resiliency program.

Additionally, General Chandler said the service is re-emphasizing the wingman culture.
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