Spreading hope and connection for suicide prevention month

Maj. Daniel Merkh, 341st Security Forces Squadron commander, holds a sign with words of encouragement Sept. 5, 2025, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. “Signs of Hope” emphasizes the importance of seeking help through resources like the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, Military OneSource or chaplain services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Spreading hope and connection for suicide prevention month

Lt. Col. Robert Fonnesbeck, 12th Missile Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Joshua Isom, 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron commander, hold signs of encouragement Sept. 5, 2025, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Volunteers worked to make the annual “Signs of Hope” event impactful, providing encouragement and promoting available resources for the base community in support of Suicide Prevention Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Spreading hope and connection for suicide prevention month

Col. Benji Johnson, 341st Missile Wing deputy commander, holds a sign of encouragement Sept. 5, 2025, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Leadership involvement in events such as this one reinforces the message that mental health is a priority at every level of the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Spreading hope and connection for suicide prevention month

Master Sgt. Sean Hazelip, 341st Medical Group first sergeant, holds a sign of encouragement Sept. 5, 2025, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. “Signs of Hope” is an annual Suicide Prevention Month event hosted by Malmstrom, where volunteers hold positive messages near the base entrance to encourage connection and remind everyone that support is available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Spreading hope and connection for suicide prevention month

Col. Benji Johnson, 341st Missile Wing deputy commander, and Master Sgt. Sean Hazelip, 341st Medical Group first sergeant, smile and wave at passing traffic Sept. 5, 2025, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. By engaging with drivers and pedestrians, “Signs of Hope” spreads hope and encouragement to everyone entering the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Spreading hope and connection for suicide prevention month

Col. Benji Johnson, 341st Missile Wing deputy commander, Master Sgt. Sean Hazelip, 341st Medical Group first sergeant, and Maj. Daniel Merkh, 341st Security Forces Squadron commander, hold signs of encouragement Sept. 5, 2025, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The “Signs of Hope” event helps to raise awareness of Suicide Prevention Month and promote programs designed to keep the base community healthy and connected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Spreading hope and connection for suicide prevention month

Chief Master Sgt. Michael Archer, 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron senior enlisted leader, holds a sign of encouragement Sept. 5, 2025, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Organizing “Signs of Hope” each year demonstrates Malmstrom’s proactive approach to fostering mental health awareness and prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Spreading hope and connection for suicide prevention month

Published Sept. 10, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell
341st Missile Wing Public Affairs

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. -- Maj. Daniel Merkh, 341st Security Forces Squadron commander, holds a sign with words of encouragement Sept. 5, 2025, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. “Signs of Hope” emphasizes the importance of seeking help through resources like the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, Military OneSource or chaplain services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)