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.
There are strategic benefits to being the U.S. Air Force’s northernmost fighter squadron, starting with access to any location in Europe or the Asia-Pacific region.
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors is reminding families — both military and civilian — that grief is a normal and acceptable response to hardships.
"Even with the adjusted timeline, this year’s Hanuman Guardian is the longest iteration of the exercise ever conducted," said a U.S. Army Pacific official.