988 Day

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Marco Coronel, Integrated Resilience superintendent, holds a sign for drivers entering Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 8, 2025. The initiative was part of DM’s ongoing efforts to strengthen resilience and prevent suicide within the Air Force community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

988 Day

A U.S. Airman holds a sign for drivers entering Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 8, 2025. Members of the Desert Lightning Team gathered at installation entry control points to share encouraging messages and distribute mementos in support of suicide prevention awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

988 Day

Sylvia Thomas, 355th Component Maintenance Squadron True North embedded provider, waves to drivers entering Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 8, 2025. Airmen and civilians greeted personnel at base entry points with messages of encouragement and tokens in recognition of 988 Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

988 Day

Katherine Lord, Integrated Resilience Office prevention analyst, hands a 988 Day token to a person entering Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 8, 2025. 988 Day highlights the importance of mental health, reminding our community that help is always just three numbers away. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

988 Day

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Keith Holland, 25th Operational Weather Squadron first sergeant, holds a sign for drivers entering Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 8, 2025. The encouraging words displayed on the signs reminded Airmen and families of the strength found in seeking help. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

988 Day

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Keith Holland, 25th Operational Weather Squadron first sergeant, hands a 988 Day token to a driver entering Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 8, 2025. Each token carried messages of hope to strengthen community bonds and highlight available resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

988 Day

Published Sept. 9, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio

988 Day

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Marco Coronel, Integrated Resilience superintendent, holds a sign for drivers entering Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 8, 2025. The initiative was part of DM’s ongoing efforts to strengthen resilience and prevent suicide within the Air Force community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

988 Day

A U.S. Airman holds a sign for drivers entering Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 8, 2025. Members of the Desert Lightning Team gathered at installation entry control points to share encouraging messages and distribute mementos in support of suicide prevention awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

988 Day

Sylvia Thomas, 355th Component Maintenance Squadron True North embedded provider, waves to drivers entering Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 8, 2025. Airmen and civilians greeted personnel at base entry points with messages of encouragement and tokens in recognition of 988 Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

988 Day

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Keith Holland, 25th Operational Weather Squadron first sergeant, holds a sign for drivers entering Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 8, 2025. The encouraging words displayed on the signs reminded Airmen and families of the strength found in seeking help. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)

988 Day

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Keith Holland, 25th Operational Weather Squadron first sergeant, hands a 988 Day token to a driver entering Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 8, 2025. Each token carried messages of hope to strengthen community bonds and highlight available resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Melecio)