{"id":26199,"date":"2020-05-06T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2020-05-06T09:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/navytimes\/uncategorized\/2020\/05\/06\/seeking-the-military-suicide-solution-podcast-episode-17-erin-esquer\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T06:19:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T06:19:47","slug":"seeking-the-military-suicide-solution-podcast-episode-17-erin-esquer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/navytimes\/home\/middle-column\/2020\/05\/06\/seeking-the-military-suicide-solution-podcast-episode-17-erin-esquer\/","title":{"rendered":"Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 17: Erin Esquer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This podcast from Military Times examines the alarming rate of military and veterans suicide, offering new insights based on research and effective clinical and peer support practices in suicide prevention. Hosted by Duane France, a retired Army combat veteran, author and mental health counselor, and Shauna Springer, a psychologist, author and nationally recognized expert on initiatives to benefit the military community, the podcast aims to move beyond awareness to identify actionable strategies that can impact the rising suicide rate among service members, veterans, and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src='https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/da9038d6' width='100%' height='180' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' seamless='true' style='width:100%; height:180px;'><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>About this week\u2019s guest<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Air Force Master Sgt. Erin Esquer serves as the first sergeant for the 74th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas. Esquer is the adviser to the commander, providing guidance for all enlisted matters concerning morale, fitness, and the welfare of unit members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Esquer entered the Air Force in November 2007 and graduated from the Health Services Management Apprentice Course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, in March 2008. She deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as duty controller with the 775th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation flight, as well as the 10th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron. She also deployed as a first sergeant for the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron. 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But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>How to leave a podcast review using Apple\u2019s Podcast app<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Navigate to <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/seeking-the-military-suicide-solution\/id1489962717\">Seeking the Military Suicide Solution<\/a> on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Click &#8220;Listen on Apple Podcasts&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Scroll down and click or tap &#8220;Write a Review.&#8221; Enter your iTunes password to login.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Submit a brief honest review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Bonus: get a thank-you note<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at <a href=\"mailto:info@veteranmentalhealth.com\">info@veteranmentalhealth.com<\/a> and you&#8217;ll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we\u2019re doing on <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1ow0zXdEf59vBvKhZlx3n6\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/duane-k-l-france\/seeking-the-military-suicide-solution\">Stitcher<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/269-seeking-the-military-suici-56193331\/\">iHeartRadio<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/seeking-the-military-suicide-solution\/id1489962717\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.google.com\/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3NlZWtpbmctdGhlLW1pbGl0YXJ5LXN1aWNpZGUtc29sdXRpb24%3D\" target=_blank>Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/duane-k-l-france\/seeking-the-military-suicide-solution?refid=stpr\" target=\"_blank\">Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air Force Master Sgt. 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