USE YOUR VOICE TO SUPPORT
OUR NATION’S VETERANS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
It can be diffi cult to openly discuss personal mental health challenges. Misconceptions about symptoms, conditions, and treatment are pervasive in our nation. T ese misconceptions don’t aff ect Veterans alone. T ey also can aff ect the country as a whole and prevent people from reaching out for support for fear of embarrassment or other repercussions. During Mental Health Awareness Month this May and
year-round, the U.S. Department of Veterans Aff airs (VA) encourages you to use your voice. Show your support for our Nation’s Veterans by helping to foster a positive national con- versation about Veteran mental health. By using your voice, you can help encourage Veterans to
reach out for support. By using your voice, you can start a conversation to show Veterans that they are not alone, that mental health treatment works, and that resources for sup- port and recovery are readily available if they need them. Whether you are a Veteran or have a Veteran in your life, you can show your support. Learn about the signs and
symptoms of mental health conditions, get familiar with the tools available to fi nd and access local resources, and share this valuable information with your family members, friends and community. Visit MakeT
eConnection.net/UseYourVoice to learn
more about ways to get involved during Mental Health Awareness Month, hear Veterans’ inspirational stories of recovery and download shareable content.
CMSAF @ 50 CELEBRATING ENLISTED LEADERSHIP
T is year the Air Force is recognizing the 50th anniversary of the creation of the chief master sergeant of the Air Force position. Back in the 1960s, Congressman L. Mendel Rivers introduced legislation that required all the services to appoint a senior enlisted adviser but the bill failed to pass. T e Air Force went ahead and created the CMSAF position anyways, and in April 1967, Chief Master Sgt. Paul Airey made history when he became the fi rst chief master sergeant of the Air Force. Plans are in the works to mark this important milestone during our International Convention in July. We hope you will join us in Reno. (More convention details available on pages 20–22.)
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