301st key spouses receive resiliency training Published Sept. 8, 2014 By Capt Candice Allen 301st Fighter Wing Public Affairs NAVAL AIR STATION FORT WORTH JOINT RESERVE BASE, Texas -- Twelve spouses of the 301st Fighter Wing Key Spouse program here came together Sept. 7 to learn more ways to promote resiliency. "It is the family member who can often see things faster in us than we can in ourselves," said Laura Loftin, the psychological health director (DPH) of the wing. During the training, Loftin taught key spouses how to look for depression characteristics, build resiliency, and develop early help-seeking skills. "Spouses are key to recognizing when help is needed," Loftin said. She also provided resources, like A.C.E. - Ask, Care and Escort; to spouses should they encounter someone who needs help. Karen Breazeale, wife of 301st Fighter Wing commander, John Breazeale, approached Loftin with the resiliency training idea. "I want to make sure our key spouses are equipped to handle any situation they encounter," Karen Breazeale said. "Knowing how to proceed if faced with a potential suicide situation is invaluable information." Another aspect of the training included the Comprehensive Airman Fitness, which emphasizes the maintenance of a balanced and healthy lifestyle across physical, mental, social and spiritual pillars. "Through balancing the four pillars and taking care of ourselves, we can weather the storm better," Loftin said. "Sometimes it's not about what happens to us, but how we perceive it." While Suicide Prevention Month is observed across the United States in September, the month-long event is a reminder of everyone's 24/7/365 responsibility to be a true Wingman. That means knowing our fellow Airmen, family members, coworkers and what is happening in their lives, as well as being willing and able to support them when they are facing challenges that test their resilience. One of the fiscal year 2015 wing priorities is to increase the awareness of resources and support to Airmen and their families. "This training is one way to ensure we take care of our families," said Col. Breazeale. The key spouse program is an official unit/family program overseen by commanders designed to enhance readiness and establish a sense of unity within the Air Force community.