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Hello , everyone . I'm Ken Rowley from

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10 a.m. DC in your command major . I'd

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like to take a moment to talk about

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suicide prevention . As we close out

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suicide prevention month . As

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professional soldiers , suicide

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prevention is a matter that every

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single one of us must pay attention to

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as members of team 10 . We stand

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together as a strong and supportive

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family . Always ready to protect and

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defend one another . A soldier taking

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their own life is a painful and tragic

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outcome that can be prevented through

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awareness of harmful behavior ,

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education and support of communities .

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When we speak about suicide prevention .

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It's important to address the

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underlying factors that contribute to

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the crisis , deployments , separation

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from loved ones , operational stress

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and the burden of responsibility can

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all take a toll on our mental well

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being as soldiers , we may sometimes

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overlook our own emotional struggles in

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favor of focusing on the mission .

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However , it is crucial that we

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prioritize our mental well being by

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looking out for ourselves and for each

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other . Suicide and the struggles

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leading up to it do not discriminate ,

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does not distinguish between ranks

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positions or roles . It affects the

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young and the experienced the strong

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and the fragile we must foster a

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culture that removes the stigma

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surrounding mental health issues .

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Creating a safe environment where

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seeking help is encouraged and embraced

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a simple act of kindness , a listening

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ear where a supportive word can make

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all the difference to someone who may

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be silently battling their inner demons .

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Let us remind ourselves of our duty as

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brothers and sisters in arms to stand

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strong together and support one another

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in times of need . Suicide prevention

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is a collective responsibility for each

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and every one of us . If anyone ever

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needs help , please reach out to

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somebody near you , reach out to me . I

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am more than willing to help you . We

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are all in this together . Thanks for

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your time .