Grand Forks AFB hosts Suicide Awareness 5K

Airmen and family members from the 319th Reconnaissance Wing begin a Suicide Awareness 5K Sept. 20, 2019, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Squadrons and flights were encouraged to attend the 5K in groups wearing their morale shirts and carrying unit guidons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brody Katka)

Grand Forks AFB hosts Suicide Awareness 5K

Senior Airman Dakaysiah Posey, 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics planner, reaches for a cup of water from a wingman during a Suicide Awareness 5K Sept. 20, 2019, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The 5K was a base community event that gave participants the opportunity to memorialize those who have struggled with or been lost to suicide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brody Katka)

Grand Forks AFB hosts Suicide Awareness 5K

Col. Bart Yates, 319th Reconnaissance Wing vice commander, offers opening remarks prior to a Suicide Awareness 5K Sept. 20, 2019, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. In his remarks, Yates thanked participants for coming out to the 5K to help raise awareness for suicide and mental health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brody Katka)

Grand Forks AFB hosts Suicide Awareness 5K

Colored wristbands are available at a registration table for participants to wear during a Suicide Awareness 5K Sept. 20, 2019, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Participants wore the wristbands to symbolize the memory of someone they have lost or who has struggled with suicide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brody Katka)

Grand Forks AFB hosts Suicide Awareness 5K

Airmen and family members from the 319th Reconnaissance Wing register for a Suicide Awareness 5K Sept. 20, 2019, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The 5K was held to bring attention to those who struggle with or who have been lost to suicide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brody Katka)

Grand Forks AFB hosts Suicide Awareness 5K

Published Sept. 25, 2019
By Airman 1st Class Brody Katka
319th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --