Today, our Army will stand down to conduct suicide prevention training. This is an opportunity to heighten awareness for Soldiers, Civilians, Families and communities about suicide threat factors, about the resources available for help, and about building resiliency across the force.
I cannot overemphasize how important this issue is to me. Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy to our Families, to our units, and to our Army.
这个教育的重要性再怎么强调也不过分。自杀所夺取的每一条生命都是家庭的悲剧，连队的悲剧，陆军的悲剧。
[unit 一词指军队的单位。泛指军队的单位的中文词，也只有“连队”了。不能翻译成“单位”。]
We must work together to create a culture and an environment where people feel comfortable getting the behavioral health assistance that they need. Our Warrior Ethos states "I will never leave a fallen comrade." I need everyone to take that to heart. Every individual contemplating suicide has a friend, Family member, or leader in the position to help. I need you all to get involved. Intervening requires personal courage and leadership. It isn't easy, but there is no room for bystanders.
We are a resilient Army, and we are committed to building our individual and collective strength - physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and within our Families. You must continue to refine and apply the resiliency skills you learn.
Last week I visited Afghanistan, Djibouti, and the Sinai Peninsula where I had the opportunity to talk with, present awards to, and re-enlist Soldiers. I am so proud of and humbled by the dedication and professionalism I see throughout the Army on a daily basis. Every member of our Army Family is important, and we will never waver on providing you the care and support you so rightly deserve.
Raymond T. Odierno
General, 38th Chief of Staff
United States Army
The strength of our Nation is our Army,
The strength of our Army is our Soldiers,
The strength of our Soldiers is our Families,
This is what makes us Army Strong!
