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- Hello, I'm Kernel Brian Shivers,

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Commander of the First
Combat Aviation Brigade,

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First Infantry Division.

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September is suicidal
awareness and prevention month

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and is an integral part

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of the Army's Ready
and Resilient campaign.

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Our soldiers are our
most precious resource

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and just one suicide is too many.

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We must be there for each other

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and always be prepared to respond

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to a friend or battle buddy in need.

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If you encounter a suicide situation,

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remember ACE: Ask, Care, Escort.

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Ask to make sure someone is okay.

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Care for them, and Escort them

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to get appropriate help
help they may need.

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If you or someone you know
is feeling distressed,

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hopeless, or thinking about death,

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please don't be afraid to reach out.

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You can also call the
suicide prevention hotline

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at 1-800-273-TALK.

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As soldiers and leaders,

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we must be there for
one another at our best

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and our worst times.

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Duty first, above the first, victory.

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