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NEWS | May 4, 2020

#RiseUp Mental Health, Resiliency at JBSA

By 1st Lt. Kayshel Trudell 37th Training Wing Public Affairs

Members of the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Mental Health Clinic and 737th Training Group Military Training Consult Service mental health team spent May 4 motivating others with words of encouragement for base personnel and community members as part of a mental health and resiliency effort during the COVID-19 pandemic at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

These morale posters were a way that these motivated Airmen could do their part to remind the JBSA team that we are in this together, that they matter, and thank them for all they are doing to keep the team strong during these unprecedented times.

Volunteers in and out of uniform posted at the Luke East Gate and at Wilford Hall entrance to offer these pleasant greetings to passersby throughout the morning.

“After worldwide tragedies related to COVID-19, the world faces new challenges and military and civilian members at JBSA-Lackland are continuously supporting critical missions every day,” said 1st Lt. Amanda Mansour, Mental Health Flight Staff Clinical Social Worker at the 59th Medical Operations Squadron, and organizer of the effort. “During this time of uncertainty and stress, taking care of your mental health is extremely important. These signs are simple reminders that the Mental Health Clinic and other base resources are here to support you. You matter, you are appreciated and we will get through this together.”

Events like these and many others are taking place across all JBSA locations, as well as throughout the Air Education and Training Command, in an effort to rally together as a team and to support one another during COVID-19.  

“There are so many incredible stories we are already hearing about individuals and units across AETC stepping up, yet I know that each and every member of our community has a story of adapting and overcoming during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said AETC Command Chief Master Sgt. Julie Gudgel. “Whether you are serving on the front lines or overcoming challenges while working from home, I want to encourage you to share your story with us so we can recognize your extraordinary efforts.”

Learn more about the #RiseUpAETC initiative here, https://www.aetc.af.mil/News/Article/2153690/riseupaetc-campaign-highlights-positive-stories-of-aetc-airmen-and-community-me/

#WarhawkWay #LacklandStrong #MondayMotivation #RiseUpAETC