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We have lost 11 Airmen over the last 4 weeks and more than 100 Total Force Airmen in 2018. Despite our collective efforts and responsibility for their well-being, suicide remains the leading cause of death for Airmen. These losses know neither grade, AFSC, status nor unit boundaries. They represent all of us. Please read the attached “What I Can Do Today” to learn how else you can arm yourselves in the pursuit of ZERO suicides and visit www.resilience.af.mil for more prevention tools. Additionally, we have several innovative programs at a number of installations (Task Force True North, Zero Suicide Systems Approach, Wingman Connect/Sources of Strength) aimed at increasing resilience and the understanding that seeking help is considered a strength. We encourage you to open up and share your own stories of struggle and triumph; use this experience to help others. If you want more information about these initiatives, contact your installation Community Support Coordinator.