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Have you visited the Face The Fight training portal? As Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar said, it’s a “warehouse of education.” Education is essential in suicide prevention efforts. With video-based training you can take anytime, anywhere (and even start and stop based on your schedule) you can gather more knowledge about suicide prevention whenever and wherever it makes sense for you. Check out the portal today: https://lnkd.in/gwiYHdXB

🎙️ New Episode! This week, host Duane France welcomes Denise Meine-Graham, suicide loss survivor and Founder & Director Emerita of LOSS Community Services. After the tragic loss of her 18-year-old son in 2012, Denise turned her grief into purpose—founding LOSS Community Services in Ohio just one year later. Built on Frank Campbell’s Active Postvention Model, LOSS Teams (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) operate with the 3 Ps: proactive support, peer connection, and purposeful outreach. In this episode, Denise shares: • Her powerful personal story and how it sparked more than 10 years of outreach and planting seeds of hope. • The impact of LOSS Teams and their peer, trauma-informed support for survivors. • Her new venture: co-founding https://hubs.ly/Q03gVVgt0 to help others build regional LOSS Teams. Check out their website for list of the current 84 known groups. This is a must-listen for anyone committed to suicide prevention, survivor support, and community healing. 🎧 Listen here: https://hubs.ly/Q03gVZCF0 #BehindTheMission #SuicidePrevention #Postvention #LOSSCommunity #MilitaryMentalHealth #VeteranSupport #PsychArmor

This week, host Duane France sits down with Chad Graham, Executive Director of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, to discuss the lasting impact of the Medal of Honor and the heroes who wear it. Graham traces his legacy with the society back to the Battle of Iwo Jima where his grandfather Hershel "Woody" Williams earned the Medal of Honor. Eighty years later, his legacy continues in both the society's mission and Graham's deep sense of duty and service. Listen in to learn: 🏅 The Society provides support for recipients as they carry the weight of the medal—and the responsibility it represents. 🏅 "We feel passionately that our country needs the values that the medal represents," says Graham. 🏅 We can all honor their legacy by learning and sharing their incredible stories of courage, sacrifice, and integrity. Tune in now! https://hubs.la/Q03fZmzd0 This episode is sponsored by Humana a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit https://hubs.la/Q03fZ7Dw0 #MedalOfHonor #BehindTheMission #VeteranVoices #MilitaryHistory #ServiceAndSacrifice#iwojima #cmohs #congressionalmedalofhonor #usmarines #podcast #podcasting

Education saves lives. Tomorrow morning, join PsychArmor for a live session on how you & your organization can leverage the FREE Face the Fight training portal with on-demand, expert-led courses, available anytime, anywhere, to help you support Veterans at risk. Don't miss this event!

Last chance to register! Tomorrow morning, join Jenna Pryor, MSW & Emily Elkin, PMP from PsychArmor for a live session on how you & your organization can leverage the FREE Face the Fight training portal. This learning resource gives you on-demand, expert-led courses, available anytime, anywhere, to help you support Veterans at risk--because education saves lives. Don’t miss this session! Register at the link below: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dC_DBUrm #FaceTheFight #OnlineEvent #Volunteerism #VeteranSupport #SuicidePrevention #MilitaryCommunity #PsychArmor

This week, host Duane France sits down with John Decoteau, USMC Veteran & VP for Military Admissions at Universal Technical Institute, to talk about how Veterans can turn their military discipline and skills into rewarding careers in the skilled trades. 🔹 John’s Marine Corps career gave him an education you can’t get in a book—he still talks to his recruiter 30 years later! 🔹 UTI is the nation’s leading provider of training for aspiring auto, motorcycle, diesel, marine, collision repair, welding and CNC machining technicians. 🔹 Veteran unemployment has to under 3% in the last few years, thanks to programs like SkillBridge, Career Skills, and the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which covers non-degree training. 🔹 Skilled trades offer Veterans stable, high-demand careers that benefit both them and the nation. 🎧 Tune in now:https://hubs.la/Q03dJVBw0 This episode is sponsored by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit https://hubs.la/Q03dJ-c10 #humana #veteranhiring #skilledtrades #skillbridge #universaltechnicalinstitute #BehindTheMission #VeteranEmployment #SkilledTrades #MilitaryTransition #GIbill

Want to learn more about PsychArmor's Face The Fight training portal and how you & your organization can leverage this FREE resource to help the fight against Veteran Suicide? Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar joined the Face the Fight coalition in San Antonio this month, connecting with visionary leaders dedicated to saving lives in military-connected communities. Education and training are critical for making a difference in suicide prevention and through the portal, you can access online courses on your own time, at your own pace. Join us on April 3rd for a live session to learn how to leverage this game-changing tool. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dC_DBUrm Steven Schwab, Margaret (Meg) Harrell, Ph.D., Anthony Shop, Charlie Williams, Roxana Delgado, Ph.D., Jaymes Poling, John Langford, Tonya Schram, Stephanie Muckey

We are honored to have SgtMaj Bill Birnie, USMC (Ret.) serve on PsychArmor's board of directors. Bill’s lifelong dedication to serving the military community, coupled with his extensive leadership and financial expertise, make him an outstanding member of our PsychArmor Board. You can see more about Bill's background here: https://lnkd.in/gp4q5Xd4

🎙️ New Behind the Mission Episode! This week, host Duane France welcomes Mary Bier, MBA, President & CEO of Military Child Education Coalition® | MCEC® and spouse of an actively serving Army officer. MCEC is dedicated to supporting the educational, social, and emotional needs of military kids—because military children are at the heart of everything they do. 🎧 Tune in to hear about: 🔹 Mary’s personal experience using MCEC resources while stationed overseas. 🔹 April is Month of the Military Child! Special programs include the Heroic Hearts Scholarship for military caregiving youth & The Call for the Arts competition—applications open now! 🔹 Shared values with PsychArmor: education, mental health, and community engagement. 🔹 Military Student Consultants: Personalized concierge support for military families navigating education. 📲 Listen now: https://hubs.la/Q03cRHP80 This episode is sponsored by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit https://hubs.la/Q03cRHTT0”

This Women’s History Month, we are honored to celebrate Dr. Heidi Kraft, a woman whose dedication to military-connected communities has remained steadfast—both in and out of uniform. For the past ten years, Heidi has been the heartbeat of PsychArmor, shaping how we educate, uplift, and advocate for those who have sacrificed so much. If you’ve ever watched 15 Things Veterans Want You to Know, you’ve heard her wisdom and felt its impact. Her golden voice has bridged the divide, built connections, and reminded Veterans that they are seen, valued, and understood. This month, as we honor the trailblazers, leaders, and women who shape HERstory, we celebrate Heidi’s commitment to service, her profound impact, and the legacy she continues to build. Congratulations on 10 years, Heidi! Here’s to another decade of transforming lives! Do you have a "Heidi moment"? A time when her words, leadership, or presence made a difference for you. Please share it in the comments below! Let’s fill this space with gratitude and celebration. #WomensHistoryMonth #ThankYouHeidi #Leadership #PsychArmor #Anniversary #VeteranCare