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Suicide Prevention
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The Air Force recently changed its annual suicide prevention training from a computer-based course to face-to-face training.
The new, in-person training, which went into effect Feb. 11, 2015, replaces the annual computer-based training for active-duty and Reserve Airmen, while civilians have the option to attend the face-to-face training or complete the CBT.
The goal is to have all Airmen attend face-to-face training by the end of 2015."
The Air Force Community Action Information Board and the Air Force Learning Council directed this change in format to enhance the effectiveness of suicide prevention training," said Lt. Col. Mitzi Thomas-Lawson, Mental Health Branch Chief for Air Education and Training Command. "The desired outcome is to provide Airmen an opportunity to discuss suicide prevention concepts." Read More