Armed Forces Mission

At AFM, our mission is the eradication of suicide among veterans; the brave individuals that have fought for the freedoms we enjoy every day. Many suffer from the invisible wounds of war. It was a brush with suicide that led to the founding of AFM. In 2009, AFM Founder, Kenneth Koon’s third son was injured in a fire on his watch. Ken felt responsible, just as many veterans do that lose a battle buddy. He suffered from a suffocating and overwhelming sense of guilt; and crashed mentally, spiritually and even physically. He began to have thoughts of suicide. Then his oldest son, MaCrae, asked THE QUESTION that saved his life. Immediately he felt a release in his spirit; he could breathe. He realized he wasn’t alone anymore; someone knew. His son dared to ask THE QUESTION, “Dad are you thinking of suicide.” THAT QUESTION was a turning point. The hope which had been lost in pain was restored; setting him on a journey, the founding of Armed Forces Mission, and the successful intervention of more than 800 suicides. Intervention Saves Lives! But few people ever ask THE QUESTION. Those that are trained, do! At AFM, we train people to save people. Our workshops feature world-class curriculum taught by experienced Master Trainers. More than community caregivers have gained skills to courageously intervene for others. AFM provides Donors, Volunteers, and Advocates a platform to eradicate suicide and transform lives. We invite you to take the training that is helping individuals find an authentic power to choose life. We invite you to support the mission; so that veterans at risk can realize their hope once again!