Team Yokota stands down for resiliency day Published Nov. 19, 2023 By Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 374th Wing Staff Agency and 374th Comptroller Squadron participate in team-building activities at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 16, 2023. Members gathered within their units to discuss the importance of connection and participate in team-building activities with the help of the 374th Airlift Wing Integrated Resiliency Office and their team of Resiliency Training Assistants and Master Resiliency Trainers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Team Yokota temporarily stood down operations to focus on Total Force resiliency, Nov. 16, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Members gathered within their units to discuss the importance of connection and participate in team-building activities with the help of the 374th Airlift Wing Integrated Resiliency Office and their team of Resiliency Training Assistants and Master Resiliency Trainers. Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th AW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jerry Dunn, 374th AW command chief, also hosted all-calls throughout the day to remind Yokota’s Total Force about the spectrum of resiliency and the correlating spectrum of support offered by Yokota’s helping agencies. Chief Master Sgt. Jerry Dunn, 374th Airlift Wing (AW) command chief, speaks during a base-wide all-call at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 16, 2023. Dunn and Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th AW commander, discussed wing agency services and how they can support holistic wellness and resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res “Resiliency is built from the ground up,” Dunn reiterated to an audience of hundreds of Airmen, civilians, and contractors. “We have a plethora of tools at our fingertips, and today is about reminding you what they do and how they can help.” The duo continued to discuss wing agencies and how they support holistic wellness and resilience, including resources for physical fitness, social connection, spiritual mentorship, mental health assistance, relationship counseling, financial planning, sexual assault prevention and response, substance abuse intervention, conflict resolution and mediation, legal assistance, and youth programs, to name a few. U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, addresses the audience during a base-wide all-call at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 16, 2023. Briefings were hosted throughout the day to remind Yokota’s Total Force about the spectrum of resiliency and the correlating spectrum of support offered by Yokota’s helping agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res “We need to care about resilience 365 days a year,” said Roddan. “Every day spent fortifying our resilience and making connections is a day well spent.” Team Yokota members can find more information about resiliency resources here (https://www.yokota.af.mil/Home/Supporting-Agencies/), or check out the Wing helping agency matrix here: 374 AW Helping Agency Matrix (https://www.yokota.af.mil/Portals/44/Documents/Community/HELPING%20AGENCIES%20DIRECTORY-final.pdf?ver=Ag_BqmlydcCZTvMuB2zwzQ%3d%3d). Although the day’s training was about preventative care to thwart crises before they happen, members can also reach the crisis line by dialing 988 or 1-800-273-8255 and selecting option one after connecting to talk to a trained emergency responder. In addition, veterans, troops, or their family members can also text 838255 or visit VeteransCrisisLine.net for assistance.