INITIAL MESSAGE TO THE FIELD
I just reaffirmed my oath as an Army Officer, rucking up to humble embrace the biggest challenge of this Soldier's life: leading you. It is no small responsibility. I now stand fully accountable to the people of the United States, and the senior leadership of America's Army, to support, grow, sustain and lead the finest Federal Reserve force in history. The World is a rough neighborhood and Life is a full-contact sport. The Army's global challenges will not subside anytime soon. Our mission is to man, train, equip and be ready to deploy a wide array of combat ready forces, capable of conducting and/or supporting full-spectrum operations on short notice. This is about winning America's war. Nothing less. It is the ultimate team sport...
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SAFETY MESSAGE
In the past three weeks since I've Taken command of USARC and assumed duties as the Chief of Army Reserve, we have lost 13 Soldiers to apparent suicides, motor vehicle crashes, drownings, or to other accidents resulting from failing to understand how or why to mitigate risks. For the most part, the Soldiers we lost were not new to our Army; they were experienced leaders. We can do better: much better. A huge part of getting after the problem is to own it. Classroom instruction, safety briefings and understanding risk assessment techniques and processes are all good foundational tools, but Leadership is the key. Engage your Soldiers. Ensure they are constantly updated on the facts surrounding the needless loss of life caused by driving too fast or when tired, or when texting...
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