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- This is about all of us.

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- One life is too many.

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- We are stronger together.

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- Suicide is an epidemic across the nation.

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- Unfortunately, our Airmen face these issues as well.

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- Guardsmen commit suicide at nearly twice

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the rate of the national average.

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^- And, you know, it doesn't have to be.

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^- There's no single cause for suicide.

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^However, there are numerous risk factors

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^and warning signs, to indicate

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when an airman's at heightened

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or increased risk of suicide.

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- If you notice something's not right with your wingman.

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- If you notice agitation.

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- Not being able to sleep.

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- Rage, or anger.

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- Excessive drinking.

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- A lack of self-control.

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- Withdrawing from family and friends.

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- Or hopelessness, feeling like there's no way out.

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- If you notice them contemplating hurting themselves.

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- It might be nothing to worry about.

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- But it might be life or death.

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- Don't be afraid to get in their business.

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Or think that you put the thought in their head.

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It doesn't work that way, trust me.

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I want to challenge you, as an airman,

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to be an even better wingman.

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It's about me, it's about you,

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it's about us, saving a life.

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Suicide prevention is everybody's responsibility.

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What will you do?

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- What will you do for your wingman?

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- What would you do, to save a life?

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(calm piano music)