ArmyWellBeing

Improve readiness through the development and enhancement of the Army Suicide Prevention Program policies designed to minimize suicide behavior; thereby preserving mission effectiveness through individual readiness for Soldiers, their Families, and Department of the Army civilians.

Shoulder to Shoulder: I will never quit on life ... These real Soldier stories for Army Suicide Prevention can reduce the stigma associated with personal distress. Suicide Prevention Training resources.

Last year, the Online and Social Media Division helped produce the 2010 Social Media Book. While this is an excellent product, it only scratched the surface of Army social media use. We decided it was time to produce a document that provided more guidance, additional case studies and more advanced tips and best practices.

Mothers of fallen servicemembers began calling themselves �oeGold Star Mothers” during the First World War, but the sorrowful bond they share reaches back to every woman who has lost a son or daughter in uniform since our nation�s revolution. The Army cherishes the mothers of its Soldiers as bedrocks of support and comfort, and honors the mothers of its fallen as resilient legacies of their children�s service. The United States began observing Gold Star Mothers Day on the last Sunday of September in 1936. This year, the Army joins the nation on September 26th in recognizing the sacrifice and strength of its Gold Star Mothers.

Holly Petraeus hopes to hear from service members and their families about their financial issues and pitfalls in the coming months as she leads up efforts to create the Office of Servicemember Affairs.

Jenny is Not Alone�s story collector. She�s talked to hundreds of warriors and families and recorded their stories. She knows the journey you�re on. Read Jenny�s thoughts. You�ll find that you�re not alone.

Military life, especially deployments or mobilizations, can present challenges to service members and their families that are both unique and difficult. Some are manageable, some are not. Many times we can successfully deal with them on our own. In some instances matters get worse and one problem can trigger other more serious issues. At such times it is wise to check things out and see what is really happening. That�s the purpose of these totally anonymous and voluntary self-assessments.

For nearly 20 years, a group of dedicated volunteers and sponsors have ensured that servicemembers and other prominent Americans at rest at Arlington National Cemetery are not forgotten during the holiday season.