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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)
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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)
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31st RQS Airmen recieve award for saving a local

A member of the Kadena Town Fire Dept., left, thanks U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Schlittler, right, 31st Rescue Squadron commander, and Senior Airman Shane Pentkowski, center, 31st RQS pararescueman, for rescuing a local citizen and discusses training opportunities for the future during a press conference at the Kadena Town Fire Dept., Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. “Our mission is to save lives, and as the commander of the squadron it makes me happy to see that the team is ready to do the job at any time,” said Schlittler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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31st RQS Airmen recieve award for saving a local

A member of the local press records 31st Rescue Squadron members as they speak about the events that transpired when they saved a local fisherman’s life, during a press conference at the Kadena Town Fire Dept., Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. The 31st RQS members train daily in order to rescue and provide life saving care in a multitude of scenarios, allowing them to be ready for the unexpected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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31st RQS Airmen recieve award for saving a local

Mr. Jin Hiya, right, 18th Wing Public Affairs media specialist, helps translate questions and responses for Senior Airman Shane Pentkowski, center, 31st Rescue Squadron pararescueman, and Lt. Col. Matthew Schlittler, left, 31st RQS commander, during a press conference at the Kadena Town Nirai Fire Dept., Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. The 31st RQS members spotted a man in the water and acted rapidly, saving the Japanese man's life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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31st RQS Airmen recieve award for saving a local

Members from the 31st Rescue Squadron, front, pose with a certificate of appreciation for saving a local man's life after receiving it from members of the Kadena Town Nirai Fire Dept., back, at the KTNFD, Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. The 31st RQS members train a host of skills in order to rescue and provide life saving care in a multitude of scenarios, allowing them to be ready for the unexpected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)
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31st RQS Airmen recieve award for saving a local

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Schlittler, 31st Rescue Squadron commander, holds a certificate of appreciation from the Kadena Town Nirai Fire Dept. at the KTNFD, Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. “Our mission is to save lives, and as the commander of the squadron it makes me happy to see that the team is ready to do the job at any time,” Schlittler said. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)
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31st RQS Airmen recieve award for saving a local

Mr. Keiichi Teruya, left, the Kadena Town Nirai Fire Dept. chief, awards U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Schlittler, right, 31st Rescue Squadron commander, a certificate of appreciation for his squadron’s efforts saving a locals life at the KTNFD, Japan, Dec. 1, 2022. The 31st RQS members spotted a man in the water and acted rapidly, saving the Japanese man's life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)
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The 909th ARS supports Korea over the Pacific

Republic of Korea F-16s fly alongside a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 14, 2022. Working and running through potential scenarios together allows the USAF and ROKAF to have cohesive plans and understandings in place to defend against all adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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The 909th ARS supports Korea over the Pacific

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies alongside a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 14, 2022. Flying together during aerial missions allows the U.S. and RoK to practice maneuvers in real time in preparation for defending the Indian-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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The 909th ARS supports Korea over the Pacific

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies behind the tail of a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 14, 2022. Working on missions with Allies helps the USAF and ROKAF maintain the free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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The 909th ARS supports Korea over the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Chance, right, a 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator instructor, advises Tech. Sgt. Jayson Swift, a newer 909th ARS boom operator, while flying over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 14, 2022. Boom operators refuel aircraft from the boom pod while in flight, communicating simultaneously with the aircraft they are refueling and their own pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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The 909th ARS supports Korea over the Pacific

A 349th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus flies over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 14, 2022. The 349th ARS aircraft flew with a Kadena Air Base KC-135 Stratotanker and MC-130J Air Commando IIs, practicing communication and refueling over the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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The 909th ARS supports Korea over the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Capt. Shelby Clark, a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, watches a 349th ARS KC-46A Pegasus taxi onto the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. The 349th ARS practiced hot-pit refueling as well as other Agile Combat Employment capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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The 909th ARS supports Korea over the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Capt. Shelby Clark, a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, watches a 349th ARS KC-46A Pegasus taxi onto the runway at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. The 349th ARS ran missions and exchanged knowledge with members of Kadena Air Base during their two-day stay at the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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The 909th ARS supports Korea over the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Capt. Shelby Clark, a 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, conducts pre-flight checks in the cockpit of a KC-135 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. Making sure the settings and readings on the dashboards are correct ensures the safety of the crew and the aircraft, allowing for pilots to prevent aerial mishaps before taking off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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The 909th ARS supports Korea over the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Chance, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator instructor, walks across the cargo hold on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. Boom operators ensure the boom and cargo hold areas are prepped and ready while the pilots do their preparations in the cockpit prior to the flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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The 909th ARS supports Korea over the Pacific

U.S. Air Force Maj. Myles Berthold, left, and U.S. Air Force Capt. Shelby Clark, right, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, inspect a KC-135 tail at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. Pilots are required to look over the aircraft’s exterior before getting into the cockpit and starting the engines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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The 909th ARS supports Korea over the Pacific

A 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker is parked during pre-flight checks at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. Pre-flight checks and preparation of the aircraft by members of the 909th ARS and 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit ensure a safe and efficient flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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The 909th ARS supports Korea over the Pacific

U.S. Airmen from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron sync up before their flight on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14, 2022. Communicating the crew’s roles and mission goals before the flight is pivotal to the execution of any refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cesar J. Navarro)
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