Misawa leaders sign 2023 Suicide Prevention Proclamation

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, and Andrea Bowen, 35th FW violence prevention integrator, stand beside Misawa’s 2023 Suicide Prevention Proclamation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2023. Kenkel signed the proclamation as an annual recognition of September being Suicide Prevention Month to foster awareness and educate our military community about the suicide prevention resources available on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

Misawa leaders sign 2023 Suicide Prevention Proclamation

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joelle Sarmiento, 35th Fighter Wing suicide prevention facilitator, reads Misawa’s 2023 Suicide Prevention Proclamation as Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th FW deputy commander, prepares to sign the proclamation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2023. September is designated as Suicide Prevention Month, a time when the Department of Defense brings added attention to the complex issue of suicide and emphasizes the valuable resources and support available year-round for active-duty service members as well as their families, veterans, retirees and DoD civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

Misawa leaders sign 2023 Suicide Prevention Proclamation

U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Kenkel, 35th Fighter Wing deputy commander, signs Misawa’s 2023 Suicide Prevention Proclamation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2023. The Suicide Prevention Proclamation aims to change the negative perception associated with seeking mental health by encouraging service members to be unafraid of getting help. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

Misawa leaders sign 2023 Suicide Prevention Proclamation

35th Fighter Wing suicide prevention facilitators stand with Misawa’s Suicide Prevention Proclamation at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2023. The Suicide Prevention Proclamation aims to change the negative perception associated with seeking mental health by encouraging service members to be unafraid of getting help. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick Boyle)

Misawa leaders sign 2023 Suicide Prevention Proclamation

Published Sept. 20, 2023

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan --