To combat the scourge of Soldier suicide—and in recognition of the need for unit cohesion—GEN Michael X. Garrett (Commander, U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM)) has challenged Soldiers to report for some cohesive communal leg tucking!
FORSCOM Commander GEN Garrett and his team leg tuck to raise awareness and build camaraderie.
GEN Garrett’s initiative is designed to bring brothers-and-sisters-in-arms together, to build relationships around an activity that makes us stronger, together. The effort recognizes that incidents of suicide are far too frequent among the ranks of uniformed personnel. Thus, GEN Garrett invites Soldiers throughout the Army to keep each other accountable—in both physical and mental health.
UPDATE (24 September 2020):
Check out the Army Times coverage of GEN Garrett’s challenge.
RESOURCES:
If you need someone to talk to, contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255.
And check out www.StopVeteranSuicide.org.