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         <description><![CDATA[<p>From the DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (June 2025). Swipe to see the full sheet on how SARCs, SAPR Victim Advocates, reporting options, and the DoD Safe Helpline support victims. Sheppard SAPR 24/7 Hotline: 940-676-7272. SAPR Office: 940-676-0365. DoD Safe Helpline: 877-995-5247 or <a href="https://www.safehelpline.org">safehelpline.org</a>.</p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>82nd Security Forces reminds you that if you witness any crime or see any suspicious activity, report it to BDOC using the following phone numbers: 940-676-2981 or 940-676-2982. For emergencies, continue to utilize 911.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Check out the lineup of all of the fun, FREE events we have going on this week! 🎉</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><br/></p><p>📲 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1F1M3uXSRr/">See this week’s Landing Zone lineup on Facebook</a></p>]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[Suicide Prevention Awareness Month may have ended, but suicide prevention has not. Keep checking on your people, keep having the conversations, keep building connection, keep taking care of yourself and others, and keep reaching out when help is needed. 988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 (military, press 1). Emergency: call 911.]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[31 October | 8PM-12AM. Costume contest: winner gets $100.00 FSS gift card. $20 unlimited spooky play all night! Specialty drinks, movie on patio (weather TBD), free popcorn, free entry. Trick or Treat! For more information, call or visit Afterburner: 940-676-4544.]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Physical training is getting a lot of attention across the Department right now. The Secretary of War's 6 May 2026 memo on Warfighter Performance Optimization and Total Force Fitness makes the same case for the mind: "Decision-making, attention, and cognitive endurance are as critical as physical fitness." Mental fitness means understanding how you think, feel, and behave so you can respond well to whatever the day brings. Like strength and endurance, it improves with practice.</p><p><strong>What the research shows</strong></p><ul><li><p>Sharper focus: Short, regular mindfulness training helped service members hold focus and protect working memory during high-demand training.</p></li><li><p>Stronger trainees: Mindfulness and yoga in Army Basic Combat Training supported soldiers' mental health.</p></li><li><p>Body and mind together: Regular exercise may ease symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD, and it improves sleep.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Try one this week (free from HPRC)</strong></p><ul><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hprc-online.org/mental-fitness/relaxation-response-guide">HPRC Relaxation Response Guide</a>: calm your body under stress</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hprc-online.org/mental-fitness/relaxation-response-guide/self-talk">HPRC Self-Talk skills</a>: coach yourself through hard moments</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hprc-online.org/mental-fitness/sleep-stress/unlock-your-full-potential-hprcs-personal-stress-tool-kit">HPRC Personal Stress Toolkit</a>: find your stress sweet spot</p></li><li><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hprc-online.org/mental-fitness/sleep-stress/sleep-workbook-tools-optimize-your-sleep">HPRC Sleep Workbook</a>: build better rest</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>Need to talk?</strong> Military OneSource offers free, confidential counseling 24/7 at 800-342-9647. In a crisis, call 988, press 1.</p><p>Sources: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jul/15/2003961653/-1/-1/1/WARFIGHTER%20PERFORMANCE%20OPTIMIZATION%20-%20TOTAL%20FORCE%20FITNESS%20OSD014355-25%20RES%20FINAL.PDF">Secretary of War memo on Warfighter Performance Optimization and Total Force Fitness</a>; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lab.amishi.com/projects/what-can-we-do-to-optimize-and-strengthen-our-attention-and-resilience/">Jha Lab mindfulness research in military groups</a>; <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.army.mil/article/276708/physical_fitness_holistically_integrates_with_all_total_force_fitness_domains_to_support_readiness">DHA article on physical fitness and Total Force Fitness</a>.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Teach Them to Get Back Up</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4113665189</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Kids build resilience each time they fall short, recover, and try again. That practice is what prepares them for life. 💪</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-10-23 23:49:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>DAF Integrated Resilience: Help and Tools 24/7</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4113677303</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Department of the Air Force Integrated Resilience site puts crisis lines, prevention info, and resilience resources in one place. 🔗  </p><p><br/></p><p>Tap the card to visit resilience.af.mil.  Integrated Resilience Office | Resilience Starts Here. Many Agencies. One Goal.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-10-24 00:08:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Swipe With Intention</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Dating apps come with a lot of mixed signals. How you handle the uncertainty often traces back to your attachment style. 💬  In this interactive article you can: 🔎 Spot your pattern: secure, anxious, or avoidant 📱 Try four real app moments and see what your choice says ✅ Pick one of three secure moves to try this week 🤝 Find free, confidential support on base  Tap the card to open the article.  Adapted from "Online Dating and Attachment Strategies: Recommendations" by Amanda Grieme Bradley, PhD, LMFT, NCFR Report, Summer 2024. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-10-24 13:23:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Name It to Manage It 🧠</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Feelings are signals, not weaknesses. Noticing what you feel gives you a pause button before you react. </p><p> 💡 Why it matters: People who can name what they feel handle stress better, communicate more clearly, and reach out for help sooner.  </p><p>🔁 Continue reaching out when it feels heavy.  🤝 When it feels heavy, reach out: • Behavioral Health: 940-676-6075 • Military Family Life Counselor (M&amp;FRC): 940-676-4358 • Chaplain Corps: 940-676-0014 • Civilian EAP: 1-866-580-9078 • 988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988  </p><p><br/></p><p>Integrated Resilience Office | Resilience Starts Here. Many Agencies. One Goal.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-10-25 00:56:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Digital Control Is Still Control 📱</title>
         <author>sheppardconnect</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4114496408</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Caring about someone doesn't mean watching their every move. These online behaviors can be warning signs of abuse. </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-10-25 01:21:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Find Your Agency 🧭</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Skip the scrolling. Tap an agency below to jump straight to its information.</p><p><strong>Helping Agencies</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4111979159">ADAPT</a></li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4103181040">American Red Cross</a></li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4107970467">Chaplains and Landing Zone</a></li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4102481178">Civilian Employees</a></li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4056134890">Equal Opportunity</a></li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4108040958">Family Advocacy</a></li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4101200849">Financial Readiness</a></li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4096824655">FSS-Morale</a></li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4111981160">Health Promotion</a></li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4081878970">M&amp;FRC</a></li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4112677722">Mental Health Clinic</a></li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4111905757">Military OneSource</a></li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4103188931">Safety</a></li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/3996891755">Security Forces</a></li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4108059558">Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)</a></li></ul><p><strong>Units and Families</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4119334916">80th Flying Training Wing: Student Pilots and Families</a></li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4122860616">Key Spouse Leaders and Mentors (KSL/KSM)</a></li></ul><p><strong>Prevention and Resilience</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4096720834">Connect to Thrive IRO Newsletter</a></li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4114063954">Healthy Relationships</a></li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4058813963">Leaders Quick Guide and Helping Agencies Directories</a></li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4113677303">Readiness and Resilience Skills</a></li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4101041520">Self Care</a></li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4081928600">Suicide Prevention</a></li></ul><p>In a crisis, call or text 988 (military, press 1). Emergency: call 911.</p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>2026-10-27 18:49:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Welcome, 80 FTW Student Pilots and Families ✈️</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>New to Sheppard? Pilot training is demanding on the whole family, and you don't have to figure it out alone. Here are some good places to start.</p><p><strong>Get settled and connected</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4081878970">M&amp;FRC Readiness Roadmap</a>: relocation, spouse employment, and family programs</li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4102481565">Helping Agencies and Mental Health Roadmap for Families</a></li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4096824655">FSS-Morale</a>: events and activities around base</li></ul><p><strong>Support when you need it</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4111905757">Military OneSource Confidential Counseling</a>: free and available to spouses</li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4107970467">Chaplains</a>: confidential support</li><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4108040958">Family Advocacy</a>: healthy family programs</li></ul><p><strong>Build your skills</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/sheppard-connect-96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4113677303">Readiness and Resilience Skills</a></li></ul><p>In a crisis, call or text 988 (military, press 1). Emergency: call 911.</p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>2026-10-27 23:17:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Spouses: Help Us Build This Space 💬</title>
         <author>sheppardconnect</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4119334921</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>This section is for you. Have a spouse group, meetup, or event that other 80 FTW families should know about? Is there a resource you wish you had found sooner? Tell us and we'll share it here.</p><p>Email the Integrated Resilience Office at 82TRW.IRO.workflow@us.af.mil.</p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>2026-10-27 23:17:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Key Spouse Leaders and Mentors: Events and Updates 💛</title>
         <author>sheppardconnect</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>This is the home for Team Sheppard Key Spouse Leader (KSL) and Key Spouse Mentor (KSM) events, meetups, and family news. Check back often for what's coming up.</p><p>Questions or volunteer interest: 82trw.leadksl@gmail.com</p><p>In a crisis, call or text 988 (military, press 1). Emergency: call 911.</p>]]></description>
         <pubDate>2026-10-29 16:42:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Six Skills That Build Resilience 💪</title>
         <author>sheppardconnect</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4124466577</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Resilience grows with practice. Small, intentional actions help Airmen, Guardians, civilians, and families bounce back and keep moving forward.   Pick one skill and try it this week! 👊</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-10-30 16:58:59 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>🍂 Harvesting Healthy Habits with CHPS 🍂</title>
         <author>sheppardconnect</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4124572502</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>DAF civilians, take 30 minutes for yourself this November! Civilian Health Promotion Services is hosting free virtual presentations, all 0800-0830 on MS Teams:</p><ul><li>🩺 <strong>Prevention and Management of Diabetes:</strong> 6 Nov and 27 Nov</li><li>😴 <strong>A Good Night's Sleep:</strong> 13 Nov</li><li>🥗 <strong>Processed Foods and Health:</strong> 20 Nov</li></ul><p><strong>Join on MS Teams</strong><br>Meeting ID: 993 955 708 418<br>Passcode: QwaTDa<br><a href="https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_0286b77f841c433e8722e774fc387511%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%228331b18d-2d87-48ef-a35f-ac8818ebf9b4%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22af5b86ce-794b-4c43-b963-8cbdbff68bc4%22%7d">Join the CHPS Teams presentation</a></p><p>Want more health tools and tracking? Visit <a href="https://USAFwellness.com">USAFwellness.com</a>.<br>Questions? Contact CHPS at 405-582-5587 or CHPSsupport@us.af.mil.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Not sure where to start? Your Behavioral Health Roadmap 🛣️</title>
         <author>sheppardconnect</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4125287261</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Stressed and want help, but not sure where to start? We've got you. Pick the stop that fits how you feel right now. You can start anywhere on the road. 💙</p><p>DAF civilians: Employee Assistance Program, 24/7, 1-866-580-9078.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <title>Rethink Your Drink: How Strong Is Your Drink? 🍺🍸🍷</title>
         <author>sheppardconnect</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4125291249</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Do you know how many standard drinks are really in your glass? This quick guide from the Defense Suicide Prevention Office breaks it down. However, serving sizes can be deceptive. Do you know how many U.S. standard drinks are in your favorite alcoholic beverage?</p><ul><li><p>A 21-oz Ballpark Souvenir Cup of Beer: 1.8 Drinks</p></li><li><p>A 6-oz Gin &amp; Tonic: 1.6 Drinks</p></li><li><p>A 25-oz Bottle of Wine: 5 Drinks</p></li></ul><p>Defense Suicide Prevention Office: Leading the Mission to Save Lives.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-10-31 18:48:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Connect to Thrive, November 2026 | Seasonal Stress and Transitions</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The holidays bring time with people we care about, plus travel, spending, and time away from home. This month's issue shares four small skills to practice: set one boundary, practice gratitude, make the first move, and protect your basics. Tap the card to read the full issue.]]></description>
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         <title>Skill 1 of 4: Set One Boundary</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Decide before your plans fill up. A decision made early is easier to keep. Pick one ahead of time: a spending limit, how long you will stay at an event, or which invitations you will pass on.]]></description>
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         <title>Skill 2 of 4: Practice Gratitude on Purpose</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Once a week, write down a few specific things you are thankful for. Why it works: in a well-known study, people who kept weekly gratitude lists felt better about their lives and more optimistic about the week ahead than people who listed daily hassles.]]></description>
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         <title>Skill 3 of 4: Make the First Move</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Think of someone who is new, far from family, or staying on base over the holiday. Send a text: a quick check-in counts. Save a seat at lunch, PT, or an event. Invite them in and make room at your Thanksgiving table.]]></description>
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         <title>Skill 4 of 4: Protect Your Basics</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Sleep, movement, and regular meals keep you steady when your schedule gets busy. Sleep: keep a regular bedtime and wake time, even on leave and over the long weekend. Movement: a walk, a workout, or a few minutes of stretching helps burn off stress. Regular meals: eat on a steady schedule so busy days and travel do not throw you off. Start small: you do not need all four skills. Pick one to practice this month.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-11-01 18:59:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>For Leaders and Supervisors: Lead Through the Holidays</title>
         <author>sheppardconnect</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4126040345</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Three ways to make sure no one is overlooked this season. 1. Ask early: ask about holiday plans before leave and pass periods start, and find out who is staying local. 2. Share resources: pass along Connect to Thrive and the numbers on Sheppard Connect. 3. Say thank you: recognize the people who keep the mission going over the holidays.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-11-01 18:59:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Save These Numbers</title>
         <author>sheppardconnect</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4126040347</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Support is available around the clock. Save these before you need them. 24/7 crisis support: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call or text 988. Military and Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255. Behavioral Health: 940-676-6075. Chaplain Corps: 940-676-0014. M&amp;FRC: 940-676-4358 for holiday spend plans. Military OneSource: 1-800-342-9647, anytime support. Command Post: 940-676-6266, 24/7, including the after-hours chaplain. North Texas: dial 211 for local help and services.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-11-01 18:59:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>🩵 November is Men&#39;s Mental Health Month</title>
         <author>sheppardconnect</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/sheppardconnect/96miqjqh0ccqdf3g/wish/4130701227</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Your mental health matters. This month we're sending support to the men in our Sheppard community who:</p><ul><li><strong>Are carrying a heavy load.</strong> You don't have to carry it by yourself.</li><li><strong>Feel overwhelmed by life's pressures.</strong> Small steps and a short break still count.</li><li><strong>Find it hard to speak up.</strong> Start with one person you trust.</li><li><strong>Are getting support or counseling.</strong> That takes courage. Keep showing up.</li><li><strong>Feel alone.</strong> Reach out to one wingman, friend, or family member this week.</li><li><strong>Feel overlooked or misunderstood.</strong> Your story matters here.</li></ul><p>Ask the men in your life how they're really doing, then listen.</p><p>📞 24/7 Military Crisis Line: 988, Press 1, or text 838255<br>📞 Sheppard Mental Health: 940-676-2273 (self-referral welcome)<br>📞 Chaplain Corps: 940-676-0014</p><p>Integrated Resilience Office | Resilience Starts Here. Many Agencies. One Goal.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-11-04 05:17:55 UTC</pubDate>
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