Suicide survivor shares story of resilience with Airmen

Kevin Hines, a motivational speaker and suicide attempt survivor, talks with Airmen and civilians at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2023. Hines explained that everyone has struggles and encouraged Airmen to leverage their support groups and outlets to find help. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Suicide survivor shares story of resilience with Airmen

Kevin Hines, a motivational speaker and suicide attempt survivor, talks with Airmen regarding mental stress and suicidal thoughts at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2023. Hines visited Kadena to speak with Airmen and shared his experience in surviving a suicide attempt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Suicide survivor shares story of resilience with Airmen

Kevin Hines, a motivational speaker and suicide attempt survivor, and members of the True North team gather for a group portrait at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2023. True North seeks to change the culture by promoting help-seeking behavior as an essential part of readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Suicide survivor shares story of resilience with Airmen

Kevin Hines, a motivational speaker and suicide attempt survivor, right, talks with Airman 1st Class Joseph Marshall, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems apprentice, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2023. Kadena Airmen shared their personal stories with Hines after the seminar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Suicide survivor shares story of resilience with Airmen

Kevin Hines, a motivational speaker and suicide attempt survivor, delivers a speech about resilience at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2023. Hines shared his story of rising above the statistics and stressed the importance of self care and mental health awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)

Suicide survivor shares story of resilience with Airmen

Published April 23, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus
18th Wing

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Kevin Hines, a motivational speaker and suicide attempt survivor, talks with Airmen and civilians at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2023. Hines explained that everyone has struggles and encouraged Airmen to leverage their support groups and outlets to find help. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)