Wolf Pack pledges support of suicide prevention and awareness

Col. Timothy B. Murphy, 8th Fighter Wing commander, signs the 2023 suicide prevention proclamation affirming support for Suicide Prevention and Awarenesss efforts at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 8, 2023. 8th FW leaders signed the proclamation and prevention pledge to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention programs available at Kunsan AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)
Col. Timothy B. Murphy, 8th Fighter Wing commander, signs the 2023 suicide prevention proclamation affirming support for Suicide Prevention and Awarenesss efforts at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 8, 2023. 8th FW leaders signed the proclamation and prevention pledge to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention programs available at Kunsan AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick)

Wolf Pack pledges support of suicide prevention and awareness

by Staff Sgt. Samuel Earick
8th Fighter WIng Public Affairs
September 13, 2023

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Col. Timothy B. Murphy, 8th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Steven G. Creek, 8th FW command chief, signed the the 2023 Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month proclamation, affirming support for suicide prevention and awareness efforts at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 8, 2023.

While suicide is a complex problem with no single cause or solution, prevention is key and reaching out for help is a sign of strength. Help for those in crisis is within reach through the following organizations:

  • If an emergency: Dial 782-0911 on base or +82-63-470-0911 from a U.S. cell phone
  • Military & Family Life Consultant (MFLAC): 010-5729-1874 & 010-5805-2671
  • Mental Health: 782-4841
  • Chaplain: 782-HOPE

 

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