2 • Traveller • September 20, 2012
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CG Speaks Out About Suicides, Sexual Harassment Team, 7KH VHQVH RI FRPPXQLW\ WKDW H[LVWV KHUH truly makes Fort Lee one of the best places to live and work in the Army. I firmly believe high standards, complemented with consistency, are the marks of true professionals and all are trademarks of Team Lee. (DFK GD\ WKH WHDP LV PDNLQJ D difference. You are leading the way, and it is everyone’s responsibility to ensure Fort Lee continues to be the community of H[FHOOHQFH WKDW LW LV WRGD\ I often speak about how, as war-fighting logisticians and sustainers, we will give the shirts off our backs and the boots off our feet to support the fight. That same level of commitment and dedication is needed both on and off the battlefield. I want to talk to you today about a few subjects of critical LPSRUWDQFH (DFK HIIHFWV RXU PLVVLRQ readiness and our ability to function as a WHDP Âą VXLFLGH SUHYHQWLRQ VH[XDO DVVDXOW DQG VH[XDO KDUDVVPHQW We’ve recently lost Soldiers to possible suicide and received reported incidents of VH[XDO PLVFRQGXFW 7KLV \HDU D QXPEHU of our troops and Army Family members have either communicated suicidal thoughts, made suicidal gestures or attempted suicide. Teammates, I ask for your continued support and commitment to our community. We need your help. My intent is not to lose another team member, and we are hard at work on this mission. We are launching the “What Can I Do – Not What I Should Have Doneâ€? campaign; however, this educational and awareness program is just the beginning. It will take
suicides. Our primary goal is to ensure each member of the team is treated with dignity and respect and is encouraged to VHHN DVVLVWDQFH LI KH RU VKH LV H[SHULHQFLQJ challenges. To complement the Army’s programs, Fort Lee has developed and implemented several initiatives to support education and provide assistance whenever and wherever it is needed. A localized pocket card will be issued to service members with the phone numbers RI D FKDSODLQ DQG WKH VH[XDO DVVDXOW DQG domestic abuse hotline, both of which are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The card is also available online at www.lee.army.mil. Posters will also be placed around the installation. Help is only a phone call away. It is crucial for our warriors, civilians and Families to recognize that seeking help during times of stress is a sign of strength. Leadership involvement is the key to creating healthy environments Maj. Gen. Larry D. Wyche where all team members are encouraged to seek help. Our success depends on each of the whole team – working together and you – the whole team. Suicide is a tragedy that can be H[WHQGLQJ D KHOSLQJ KDQG WR WKRVH ZKR prevented. One caring person can mean may be suffering. On Sept. 27, we will hold an installation- the difference between life and death. wide stand down day as a way to familiarize No one should ever feel like he or she all members of our military Family with stands alone. If you know someone who the health promotion, risk reduction, needs help, it is your duty to take positive suicide prevention and comprehensive action. And if you need help, we are here resources available. The day’s activities to support you. No team member is alone will also focus on how to improve the on Fort Lee. I also wanted to speak to you today about health and discipline of the force. The Army continues to take aggressive VH[XDO DVVDXOW DQG VH[XDO KDUDVVPHQW action to promote health, identify and 3OHDVH XQGHUVWDQG VH[XDO DVVDXOW LV D reduce risky behaviors, and prevent very serious crime. The Department of
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Hundreds of runners from Fort Lee and the surrounding communities set off on the Run for the Fallen course Saturday at Williams Stadium. RFTF is a tribute event that pays homage to the military members who lost their lives in the wars of Southwest Asia. See story on Page 18. Photo by T. Anthony Bell To reach the Traveller Staff, call (804) 734-7147.