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COMPREHENSIVE AIRMAN FITNESS

RESILIENCE DEFINED

RESILIENCE - The ability to withstand, recover and/or grow in the face of stressors and changing demands.

RESILIENCE - The ability to withstand, recover and/or grow in the face of stressors and changing demands.
RESILIENCE - The ability to withstand, recover and/or grow in the face of stressors and changing demands.
RESILIENCE - The ability to withstand, recover and/or grow in the face of stressors and changing demands.

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CAF Pillars

Mental: Approaching life's challenges in a positive way by demonstrating self-control, stamina and good character with choices and actions; seeking help and offering help.

Physical: Performing and excelling in physical activities that require aerobic fitness, endurance, strength, flexibility and body composition derived through exercise, nutrition and training.

Social: Developing and maintaining trusted, valued friendships that are personally fulfilling and foster good communication, including exchange of ideas, views and experiences.

Spiritual: Spiritual fitness refers to the ability to adhere to beliefs, principles, or values needed to persevere and prevail in accomplishing missions.

Every Airman Counts

Every Airman Counts
 
 
To view all Pathways to Resilience classes and how to schedule, click here.

Targeted Resilience


We realize that in today's Air Force we are doing more mission with less manpower and resources. It is important that we provide on target Mental Health services, giving the squadrons the exact support they need to ensure their personnel's well being, ensuring the success of the mission.

Our staff recognizes that building resilience with our fellow Airmen and their families takes a cross-functional multi-base agency team effort. We will meet this challenge with resilience-based interventions tailored to meet both the individual and squadron's needs. We believe that resilience is not a static target but a moving target, one that changes day to day.

Our staff will also offer personalized consultation based resilience interventions that empower you as a consumer to be in charge of your own resilience.

National Hotlines

Military OneSource
 (800) 342-9647

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-8255 (TALK)

National Suicide Hotline
(800) 784-2433 (800-SUICIDE)

National Sexual Assault Hotline
(800) 656-4673 (HOPE)

National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233 (SAFE)

Defense Centers of Excellence
(866) 966-1020 - 24/7 Outreach

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ASK your wingman
· Have the courage to ask the question, but stay calm 
· Ask the question directly:
· Are you thinking of killing yourself? 

CARE for your wingman
· Calmly control the situation; do not use force; be safe 
· Actively listen to show under¬standing and produce relief 
· Remove any means that could be used for self-injury 

ESCORT your wingman
· Never leave your buddy alone 
· Escort to chain of command, Chaplain, behavioral health professional, or primary care provider