I'm Major General Cheryl Gordon the
Adjutant General of the Alabama
National Guard . Last month we
conducted a suicide stand down . We
have begun receiving your after action
comments and they're proving to be very
informative and helpful . The
resiliency working group will use your
input to find solutions , make
recommendations for changes and to find
ways to communicate with every
guardsman . The working group is a
means of communication for necessary
changes but it is your actions that
will make the difference . This next
drill . Please take one of the quick
reference guides to use as we continue
to develop a more thorough resource
guide that will be made available in
january and as we begin this holiday
season , find a wingman or battle buddy
and commit to checking in with them ,
find out how they're doing if they have
a need . It is so easy to feel
overwhelmed during the holidays to
combat the stresses of life . We need
to share our needs don't hide . You're
not alone , You have family , friends ,
co workers and most of all resources .
There is no shame in acknowledging a
problem and seeking a solu solution
to the families , listening . I want
you all to know how much I appreciate
the multitude of sacrifices and
contributions that you make every day .
We don't serve alone and the families
of our soldiers and airmen are critical
to the success of our mission . We are
here and we are ready to assist you and
your service members in your time of
need . As always we will continue
working into the new year making our
team resilient and strong for each
other , the community and our country ,
so that we continue to be always ready ,
always there , particularly for each
other . So let us celebrate our
blessings and help each others to do
the same , have a safe and happy
holiday .