The USAF Mentoring Program, now called Air Force Handbook 36-2643 (17 May 2019), has largely become a “do it yourself” program, with little emphasis on compliance or required documentation, the author of this commentary writes.
Suicide prevention is a frequent topic of conversation within the ranks of the 82nd Airborne, says the division's commander, and the periods of isolation during the pandemic have been a major factor.
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors is reminding families — both military and civilian — that grief is a normal and acceptable response to hardships.