Hello Army I g family . We want to
welcome you back after a well deserved
holiday break . We hope everyone is
safe , rested and in good spirits .
2020 was a tough year for all of us and
you are me . Inspectors general have
been instrumental in helping the army
rise . To tackle these challenges head
on with clarity , objective ity and
candor . As you can already see ,
these challenges and opportunities will
continue well into 2021 and your army
and all of our people . We rely heavily
on your efforts in surmounting the
challenges before us . As we move
forward , all of us need to stay
flexible , informed and focus more than
ever before while the vaccine has been
developed against the coronavirus . As
you know , this pandemic won't end
overnight . Don't let your guard down .
The army will eventually have to adjust
to a post covert world . This includes
after action reviews , preparation for
possible future pandemics and a deep
examination of how our total force was
affected by this crisis . The army
continues to deal with matters of
extremism , suicide , sexual assault ,
sexual harassment and racism in our
ranks , as well as improving dignity
and respect . There's much work to be
done , and you are playing a crucial
role in facilitating the Army's project
inclusion at locations throughout the
globe . You will be called upon for
your expertise and dedication to the
Army values as you assist your team to
complete the project at your camp
postal station . Our shared goal is to
make the Army a better place for all
soldiers , all civilians and all family
members to contribute , excel and win .
We is inspectors general remain focused
on ensuring our army and our people are
ready to fight and win at all times .
All of us play a crucial role in
assisting leaders and finding areas
needing improvement and devising clear
execute herbal recommendations for
fixing those challenges . If your
command doesn't have an organizational
inspection program in place , now is
the time to in place one . If you need
assistance with establishing such a
program , don't hesitate to reach out
through your technical channels for
assistance . That's what we're here for ,
and most of all , you're here for our
soldiers , our family members and our
civilians . When the army's people are
taken care of , the army's readiness
improves accordingly . People are
number one resource , and they're the
key to success and everything that we
do . As inspectors general , you are
perfectly positioned to identify trends
that could affect the total force . You
are the eyes , ears , voice and
conscious of the Army and inspectors .
Generals remain at the forefront of
improving our organization since 17 77 .
In short , stay engaged , visible and
available to your soldiers and
formations . Ensure every company ,
platoon , squad , soldier and D a
civilian in your formation knows about
your I g squad . Where to find you what
you do and why you do it . Your squad
plays a critical role in the day to day
lives of well being and readiness in
every squad in all our components of
our army . Keep your door open and set
the example for everyone . So I made
your Orvis , and I appreciate
everything you do . The U . S . Army
Inspector General Agency is here to
help you do great things on behalf of
Army , and your efforts are noticed and
relied on by the highest levels of our
organization . As we said , 2021 would
be filled with more challenges but also
opportunities . We're absolutely
confident you will as always , rise to
the occasion . Never forget why you're
here . We're proud to serve with you
people first . Winning matters Army
strong .