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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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Storytellers event

Airmen from the 18th Wing, pose for a photo after speaking at a Storytellers event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2021. The Airmen spoke about topics including alcohol abuse, relationship problems and surviving a helicopter crash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Storytellers event

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Adam Konair, 18th Operations Group Standards and Evaluations superintendent, recounts his story of surviving a helicopter crash during a Storytellers event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2021. Konair asked attendees to close their eyes at the beginning of his story to help them visualize the night of the helicopter crash. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Storytellers event

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Hill, 18th Logistic Readiness Squadron Operations and Compliance superintendent, tells his story of overcoming alcohol abuse during a Storytellers event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2021. The Storytellers event allowed Airmen to share stories of overcoming hardships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Storytellers event

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jessica Nunez, an Airman Leadership School instructor for the 18th Wing, speaks during a Storytellers event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2021. Nunez shared her story to spread awareness of verbal abuse in relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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Storytellers event

U.S. Air Force Tech.Sgt. Mica Fuller, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron NCO in charge of Command Support Staff, shares her story of overcoming a divorce during a Storytellers event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2021. Fuller turned to fitness as a way to get through the difficult time in her life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sophia Hayner, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron, poses for a portrait at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 3, 2019. She shared her story of resilience to provide a raw perspective on how suicide affects more than the victim in response to an Air Force-wide amplified focus on resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo illustrator by Staff Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)
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U.S. Air Force Capt. Cole Holloway a pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, looks at an F-15C Eagle Dec. 14, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. After accomplishing his childhood dream of becoming a fighter pilot, Holloway found out he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as ALS. Currently, there is no known cure for the fatal disease, however, Holloway attributes his ability to cope with his diagnosis through his experience as a fighter pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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181214-F-DM566-0012

U.S. Air Force Capt. Cole Holloway a pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, and his wife, Meghan Holloway, stand in front of an F-15C Eagle Dec. 14, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Cole was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as ALS in October of 2018. The couple has come to terms with Cole’s diagnosis and plans on accomplishing their life goals in a span of two years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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181214-F-DM566-0002

U.S. Air Force Capt. Cole Holloway a pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, stands in front of an F-15C Eagle Dec. 14, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Holloway was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as ALS in October of 2018. Despite his diagnosis, Holloway found solace in his personal and professional accomplishments and is thankful for his wife and military brethren. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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181214-F-DM566-0022

U.S. Air Force Capt. Cole Holloway a pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, stands in front of an F-15C Eagle Dec. 14, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. After following in his father’s footsteps and accomplishing his childhood dream of becoming a pilot, Holloway found out he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Despite his terminal illness and being medically retired from the Air Force, Holloway maintains a positive outlook and is looking forward to the next chapter in his life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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181214-F-DM566-0020

U.S. Air Force Capt. Cole Holloway a pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, hugs his wife, Meghan Holloway, Dec. 14, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. After processing his diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Holloway’s focus is on being a good husband, family member and friend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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181214-F-DM566-0017

U.S. Air Force Capt. Cole Holloway a pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, and his wife, Meghan Holloway, take one last look at an F-15C Eagle assigned to Holloway Dec. 14, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. After learning about Cole’s diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Meghan focused their efforts on accomplishing their life goals, traveling together and enjoying the time they have left. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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181214-F-DM566-0016

U.S. Air Force Capt. Cole Holloway a pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron, and his wife, Meghan Holloway, take one last look at an F-15C Eagle assigned to Holloway Dec. 14, 2018, on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Holloway started noticing muscle weakness in his left hand, which led him to seek medical help. In October of 2018 he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). After he went to Hawaii to get an official second opinion, Holloway told his wife about his terminal illness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Micaiah Anthony)
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Even 1 is too many

Project 22 runs from Sept. 10 until Sept. 22, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Project 22 is an initiative designed to get people familiar with agencies that offer some sort of resiliency by having service members get signatures from each place. (Courtesy photo)
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