1 00:00:00,340 --> 00:00:02,507 So it's now my pleasure at this time . 2 00:00:02,507 --> 00:00:04,340 I would like to introduce Deputy 3 00:00:04,340 --> 00:00:06,396 Secretary of Defense , the Honorable 4 00:00:06,396 --> 00:00:07,550 Kathleen Hicks . 5 00:00:14,170 --> 00:00:17,079 Good morning everyone . Um And let me 6 00:00:17,090 --> 00:00:18,812 add my special thanks to under 7 00:00:18,812 --> 00:00:21,190 Secretary Cisneros who has been such a 8 00:00:21,200 --> 00:00:24,200 leader on suicide prevention , uh all 9 00:00:24,209 --> 00:00:26,431 our harmful behavior prevention efforts 10 00:00:26,431 --> 00:00:28,598 and so much more and we will uh deeply 11 00:00:28,598 --> 00:00:30,829 miss you . Um Well , as I said , good 12 00:00:30,840 --> 00:00:33,062 morning to everyone who's here . I want 13 00:00:33,062 --> 00:00:35,118 to thank you for joining me , taking 14 00:00:35,118 --> 00:00:37,062 time out of your day to join me in 15 00:00:37,062 --> 00:00:39,062 acknowledging the importance of the 16 00:00:39,062 --> 00:00:41,007 suicide prevention work that we're 17 00:00:41,007 --> 00:00:43,229 recognizing here today , taking care of 18 00:00:43,229 --> 00:00:45,062 our people is a top priority for 19 00:00:45,062 --> 00:00:47,229 Secretary Austin and for me to advance 20 00:00:47,229 --> 00:00:49,118 this priority , it's important to 21 00:00:49,118 --> 00:00:51,118 assure potential recruits , service 22 00:00:51,118 --> 00:00:53,173 members and their families that they 23 00:00:53,173 --> 00:00:55,396 will have access to care when they need 24 00:00:55,396 --> 00:00:57,340 it that they are entering and that 25 00:00:57,340 --> 00:01:00,110 we're promoting a safe workplace and 26 00:01:00,119 --> 00:01:02,286 that we value their well being because 27 00:01:02,286 --> 00:01:06,199 we do . So . This work goes a long way 28 00:01:06,209 --> 00:01:08,449 in supporting the health welfare and 29 00:01:08,459 --> 00:01:11,529 readiness of our total force . It takes 30 00:01:11,540 --> 00:01:14,190 devoted teams to tackle the difficult 31 00:01:14,199 --> 00:01:17,050 subject of suicide prevention over the 32 00:01:17,059 --> 00:01:19,410 years we've understood that we cannot 33 00:01:19,419 --> 00:01:21,819 go about this work with a one size fits 34 00:01:21,839 --> 00:01:25,180 all approach . Suicide has no single 35 00:01:25,190 --> 00:01:28,160 root cause or solution . That's why the 36 00:01:28,169 --> 00:01:30,225 department is taking a public health 37 00:01:30,225 --> 00:01:33,190 approach because this problem requires 38 00:01:33,199 --> 00:01:35,239 a range of prevention methods and 39 00:01:35,250 --> 00:01:37,250 treatment options to get after it . 40 00:01:38,339 --> 00:01:40,629 Today's recipients have been working 41 00:01:40,639 --> 00:01:43,029 tirelessly to implement that approach . 42 00:01:43,470 --> 00:01:45,526 They've taken major steps to promote 43 00:01:45,526 --> 00:01:48,309 connectedness , belonging and community , 44 00:01:48,699 --> 00:01:51,349 to find creative ways to promote new 45 00:01:51,360 --> 00:01:54,529 and available health care options and 46 00:01:54,540 --> 00:01:56,839 to do the challenging work needed to 47 00:01:56,849 --> 00:01:59,269 spread hope , address stigma and other 48 00:01:59,279 --> 00:02:01,790 barriers to care and drive a healthier 49 00:02:01,800 --> 00:02:04,849 culture . So it's an honor to 50 00:02:04,860 --> 00:02:07,430 participate in one of the many events 51 00:02:07,440 --> 00:02:09,607 the department has planned for suicide 52 00:02:09,607 --> 00:02:11,740 prevention month and to recognize the 53 00:02:11,750 --> 00:02:13,472 outstanding suicide prevention 54 00:02:13,472 --> 00:02:16,009 programming that our honorees developed . 55 00:02:16,020 --> 00:02:20,009 This past year . Work on suicide 56 00:02:20,020 --> 00:02:21,687 prevention has been more than 57 00:02:21,687 --> 00:02:24,119 conceptual . They've launched campaigns 58 00:02:24,130 --> 00:02:26,297 to get the word out on life , changing 59 00:02:26,297 --> 00:02:28,074 information . They've organized 60 00:02:28,074 --> 00:02:30,297 outreach events to increase awareness . 61 00:02:30,339 --> 00:02:32,429 They've helped match people to the 62 00:02:32,440 --> 00:02:34,440 community support systems that best 63 00:02:34,440 --> 00:02:36,662 suit their needs . And they've nurtured 64 00:02:36,669 --> 00:02:38,669 connectedness at every level , from 65 00:02:38,669 --> 00:02:41,350 individuals to squadron command and 66 00:02:41,360 --> 00:02:43,471 battalion levels to help save lives . 67 00:02:44,119 --> 00:02:46,100 These programs and the people who 68 00:02:46,110 --> 00:02:48,419 implement and manage them have made the 69 00:02:48,429 --> 00:02:51,490 fight against suicide a top priority 70 00:02:51,559 --> 00:02:53,670 and there's plenty of achievements to 71 00:02:53,670 --> 00:02:56,729 show for it . You'll notice that many 72 00:02:56,740 --> 00:02:58,796 of our recipients today are based at 73 00:02:58,796 --> 00:03:01,449 ocon locations , service members 74 00:03:01,460 --> 00:03:03,238 stationed in remote or overseas 75 00:03:03,238 --> 00:03:05,710 installations are at higher risk of 76 00:03:05,720 --> 00:03:07,679 feeling isolated and can be more 77 00:03:07,690 --> 00:03:09,801 challenged in accessing mental health 78 00:03:09,801 --> 00:03:12,550 services . So the department has 79 00:03:12,559 --> 00:03:14,759 focused on addressing the special 80 00:03:14,770 --> 00:03:16,826 sources of stress that these service 81 00:03:16,826 --> 00:03:19,330 members might experience . You'll also 82 00:03:19,339 --> 00:03:21,130 notice that each program being 83 00:03:21,139 --> 00:03:23,039 recognized today is unique in its 84 00:03:23,050 --> 00:03:25,830 approach . It underscores why a 85 00:03:25,839 --> 00:03:28,520 community based public health approach 86 00:03:28,550 --> 00:03:30,759 is ideal for tackling this problem . 87 00:03:31,820 --> 00:03:33,869 I'm proud to see each service 88 00:03:33,880 --> 00:03:36,509 approaching suicide prevention with the 89 00:03:36,520 --> 00:03:38,360 seriousness it deserves and with 90 00:03:38,369 --> 00:03:41,020 innovative programs and tools tied to 91 00:03:41,029 --> 00:03:43,199 what they're seeing and hearing within 92 00:03:43,210 --> 00:03:46,889 their ranks . As secretary Austin says 93 00:03:46,899 --> 00:03:49,229 mental health is health and there is no 94 00:03:49,240 --> 00:03:51,899 shame in asking for help , open and 95 00:03:51,910 --> 00:03:54,169 inclusive communication builds the 96 00:03:54,179 --> 00:03:56,509 bridge needed to reach and serve our 97 00:03:56,520 --> 00:03:58,850 service members . That's why the 98 00:03:58,860 --> 00:04:01,160 department is working to destigmatize 99 00:04:01,169 --> 00:04:03,113 language that prevents people from 100 00:04:03,113 --> 00:04:05,809 seeking help , including by removing 101 00:04:05,820 --> 00:04:08,160 stigmatizing language from hundreds of 102 00:04:08,169 --> 00:04:11,220 policy documents . We've also been 103 00:04:11,229 --> 00:04:13,229 focused on promoting resources that 104 00:04:13,229 --> 00:04:16,329 support pathways to care our veterans 105 00:04:16,339 --> 00:04:19,019 and military crisis line . For example , 106 00:04:19,190 --> 00:04:21,420 allows for immediate and confidential 107 00:04:21,429 --> 00:04:23,769 assistance when someone needs help , a 108 00:04:23,790 --> 00:04:26,040 service member or veteran can dial a 109 00:04:26,049 --> 00:04:29,380 three digit number 9 88 then press one 110 00:04:29,390 --> 00:04:31,446 and be connected to a crisis support 111 00:04:31,446 --> 00:04:34,799 operator . In addition , military ones 112 00:04:34,809 --> 00:04:37,299 source offers non medical , free and 113 00:04:37,309 --> 00:04:39,253 confidential counseling to service 114 00:04:39,253 --> 00:04:41,309 members and their families . And 115 00:04:41,320 --> 00:04:43,489 Tricare provides various mental health 116 00:04:43,500 --> 00:04:45,500 care options including a telehealth 117 00:04:45,500 --> 00:04:49,250 choice . In short , we continue to 118 00:04:49,260 --> 00:04:51,399 develop the care that our people need 119 00:04:51,630 --> 00:04:54,269 and we remain laser focused on creating 120 00:04:54,279 --> 00:04:56,410 programming based on evidence based 121 00:04:56,420 --> 00:04:59,700 best practices . The department's 122 00:04:59,709 --> 00:05:01,765 suicide prevention programming teams 123 00:05:01,765 --> 00:05:03,431 are committed to adapting and 124 00:05:03,431 --> 00:05:05,098 addressing mental health care 125 00:05:05,098 --> 00:05:07,220 challenges in our communities during 126 00:05:07,230 --> 00:05:09,179 the pandemic . For instance , the 127 00:05:09,190 --> 00:05:11,134 department expanded access to care 128 00:05:11,134 --> 00:05:13,023 through technology and telehealth 129 00:05:13,023 --> 00:05:15,040 options . And because of positive 130 00:05:15,049 --> 00:05:16,993 feedback for those , many of these 131 00:05:16,993 --> 00:05:20,059 advances have become permanent . As new 132 00:05:20,070 --> 00:05:22,292 research reveals the latest information 133 00:05:22,299 --> 00:05:24,700 in suicide prevention . I know that 134 00:05:24,709 --> 00:05:26,598 each of you in this room and well 135 00:05:26,598 --> 00:05:28,709 beyond , it will remain relentless in 136 00:05:28,709 --> 00:05:30,598 bringing up to date resources and 137 00:05:30,598 --> 00:05:34,549 programming to our communities . Lastly , 138 00:05:34,559 --> 00:05:36,890 we commend those that have the strength 139 00:05:36,899 --> 00:05:39,109 and courage . As undersecretary 140 00:05:39,119 --> 00:05:41,230 Cisneros pointed out to reach out and 141 00:05:41,230 --> 00:05:44,750 say I'm not OK . Right now , please 142 00:05:44,760 --> 00:05:47,799 know that the programs you provide help 143 00:05:47,809 --> 00:05:49,698 to cultivate a safe and welcoming 144 00:05:49,698 --> 00:05:52,010 environment where individuals feel open 145 00:05:52,019 --> 00:05:55,049 enough to come forward . In addition , 146 00:05:55,059 --> 00:05:57,170 the resources that you have created , 147 00:05:57,170 --> 00:05:59,170 promote opportunities to reach back 148 00:05:59,170 --> 00:06:01,115 into our communities and show them 149 00:06:01,115 --> 00:06:03,115 where and how to seek the help they 150 00:06:03,115 --> 00:06:06,179 need when they need it . So I thank you 151 00:06:06,190 --> 00:06:08,589 again for your unwavering dedication 152 00:06:08,600 --> 00:06:10,933 and commitment to our defense community . 153 00:06:10,933 --> 00:06:12,989 And please join me in applauding the 154 00:06:12,989 --> 00:06:14,820 suicide prevention recognition 155 00:06:14,829 --> 00:06:15,649 recipients . 156 00:06:26,480 --> 00:06:28,880 Thank you , Deputy Secretary Hicks , 157 00:06:28,890 --> 00:06:31,609 honorable Cisneros , M Foster , Mr Reg 158 00:06:31,920 --> 00:06:33,976 and Doctor Clark for those inspiring 159 00:06:33,976 --> 00:06:35,864 words . Um Please give a round of 160 00:06:35,864 --> 00:06:37,253 applause to our speakers 161 00:06:41,109 --> 00:06:43,630 at this time . The formal park , I 162 00:06:43,640 --> 00:06:45,696 invite representatives of the United 163 00:06:45,696 --> 00:06:48,019 States Army garrison , Ryland FZ Kaiser 164 00:06:48,029 --> 00:06:50,251 Slaughter in Germany to join the Deputy 165 00:06:50,251 --> 00:06:51,418 Secretary on stage , 166 00:07:03,929 --> 00:07:05,873 the Department of Defense commends 167 00:07:05,873 --> 00:07:08,279 United States Army , Rheinland , Waltz 168 00:07:08,290 --> 00:07:10,290 Kaiser Slaughter in Germany for its 169 00:07:10,290 --> 00:07:13,570 extensive and imaginative 2021 2 , 22 170 00:07:13,579 --> 00:07:15,635 suicide prevention program efforts . 171 00:07:15,839 --> 00:07:17,672 Your commitment to excellence to 172 00:07:17,672 --> 00:07:19,728 suicide prevention and to each other 173 00:07:19,728 --> 00:07:21,506 reflects great credit upon your 174 00:07:21,506 --> 00:07:23,561 installation . The Department of the 175 00:07:23,561 --> 00:07:27,390 Army and the Department of Defense IK . 176 00:07:32,070 --> 00:07:35,040 Thank you and congratulations . I now 177 00:07:35,049 --> 00:07:36,938 invite the representatives of the 178 00:07:36,938 --> 00:07:39,049 National Guard Bureau , Guam National 179 00:07:39,049 --> 00:07:40,938 Guard Barrada Guam to join Deputy 180 00:07:40,938 --> 00:07:41,938 Secretary Hicks . 181 00:07:49,380 --> 00:07:51,547 The Department of Defense commends the 182 00:07:51,547 --> 00:07:53,658 National Guard Bureau , Guam National 183 00:07:53,658 --> 00:07:56,049 Guard , Barrada Guam for its extensive 184 00:07:56,059 --> 00:07:58,920 and imaginative 2021 2022 suicide 185 00:07:58,929 --> 00:08:00,818 prevention program efforts . Your 186 00:08:00,818 --> 00:08:02,818 commitment to excellence to suicide 187 00:08:02,818 --> 00:08:04,929 prevention and to each other reflects 188 00:08:04,929 --> 00:08:07,040 great credit upon your installation . 189 00:08:07,040 --> 00:08:08,929 The National Guard Bureau and the 190 00:08:08,929 --> 00:08:10,262 Department of Defense . 191 00:08:16,940 --> 00:08:19,162 I now invite the representatives of the 192 00:08:19,162 --> 00:08:21,160 Marine Corps Aircraft Group 12 IUI 193 00:08:21,480 --> 00:08:23,769 Japan to join Deputy Deputy Secretary 194 00:08:23,779 --> 00:08:24,779 Hicks . 195 00:08:32,409 --> 00:08:34,353 The Department of Defense commends 196 00:08:34,353 --> 00:08:37,020 Marine Aircraft Group 12 IUI Japan for 197 00:08:37,030 --> 00:08:39,940 its extensive and imaginative 2021 2 , 198 00:08:39,950 --> 00:08:42,539 22 suicide prevention program efforts . 199 00:08:42,869 --> 00:08:44,702 Your commitment to excellence to 200 00:08:44,702 --> 00:08:46,758 suicide prevention and to each other 201 00:08:46,758 --> 00:08:48,536 reflects great credit upon your 202 00:08:48,536 --> 00:08:50,758 installation . The United States Marine 203 00:08:50,758 --> 00:08:52,925 Corps , the Department of the Navy and 204 00:08:52,925 --> 00:08:54,480 the Department of Defense . 205 00:09:02,539 --> 00:09:04,539 I now invite the representatives of 206 00:09:04,539 --> 00:09:06,872 Naval Special Warfare , SOCOM San Diego , 207 00:09:06,872 --> 00:09:08,872 California to join Deputy Secretary 208 00:09:08,872 --> 00:09:09,872 Hicks on stage 209 00:09:22,250 --> 00:09:24,194 the Department of defense commends 210 00:09:24,194 --> 00:09:26,528 naval special Warfare , SOCOM San Diego , 211 00:09:26,528 --> 00:09:28,361 California for its extensive and 212 00:09:28,361 --> 00:09:31,270 imaginative 2021 2 , 22 suicide 213 00:09:31,280 --> 00:09:33,169 prevention program efforts . Your 214 00:09:33,169 --> 00:09:35,169 commitment to excellence to suicide 215 00:09:35,169 --> 00:09:37,280 prevention and to each other reflects 216 00:09:37,280 --> 00:09:39,391 great credit upon your installation . 217 00:09:39,391 --> 00:09:39,299 The Department of Navy and the 218 00:09:39,309 --> 00:09:40,642 Department of Defense . 219 00:09:50,869 --> 00:09:53,010 I now invite representatives of AC C 220 00:09:53,020 --> 00:09:55,159 joint base , Langley Eustice Hampton 221 00:09:55,169 --> 00:09:57,169 and Newport News , Virginia to join 222 00:09:57,169 --> 00:09:59,058 Deputy Secretary Hicks on stage . 223 00:10:11,919 --> 00:10:14,141 The Department of Defense commends AC C 224 00:10:14,141 --> 00:10:16,252 joint base , Langley , Eustis Hampton 225 00:10:16,252 --> 00:10:18,252 and Newport News , Virginia for its 226 00:10:18,252 --> 00:10:21,059 extensive and imaginative 2 , 21 2 , 22 227 00:10:21,070 --> 00:10:23,126 suicide prevention program efforts . 228 00:10:23,150 --> 00:10:25,059 Your commitment to excellence to 229 00:10:25,070 --> 00:10:27,126 suicide prevention and to each other 230 00:10:27,126 --> 00:10:28,903 reflects great credit upon your 231 00:10:28,903 --> 00:10:30,959 installation . The Department of Air 232 00:10:30,959 --> 00:10:33,070 Force and the Department of Defense . 233 00:10:40,070 --> 00:10:42,181 Please join me in congratulating this 234 00:10:42,181 --> 00:10:44,292 year's recipients for their hard work 235 00:10:44,292 --> 00:10:46,450 in suicide prevention . Ok .