Posted on Dec 21, 2015
PO1 Ricky Allen
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People are stationed in places where they may or may not have have family. What about that new check-in? Have you reached out to your people? Are you comfortable in checking up on them? Here are some thoughts:

1. Make the call - Holidays are stressful, it down right depressing for some. Don't wait to hear horrible news about how someone took their own life, or that someone spent the holiday season alone.

2. Ask what they're up to: Sometimes this works, but you don't want to pry. Try to listen in on some of the normal background noise: TV, Radio, people talking. Tells of that nature will give you an idea of how things are going without asking blunt questions

3. Email or text: Group emails and text can make it less awkward. A flat message about having a good time but being safe is expected from leadership so don't be afraid to send it. Personalize it. These people know you -

4. Encourage everyone to checkup on each other. Fellowship is one of the top reasons people stay in the military!

It's Dec. 21st, 2015: Do you know how your troops are doing? Check in now!
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SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
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PO1 Ricky Allen great post, it's what's off duty that matters alike, it's always good to check the morale of your personnel!
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Capt Brandon Charters
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PO1 Ricky Allen - This is an excellent reminder to check in with everyone on morale & Holiday plans. Can't begin to say how important this is within a unit. Everyone is typically gone from family and it really starts to sink in (around December) how much you miss it all. Having regular check-ins and team events (outside of work) throughout the year makes this much more of a natural process. Thanks for putting this reminder out there for us.
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SGT Jose Perdelia-Torres
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I did this myself as a Team/Squad Leader. played the part of both for a time. I learned it from my team leaders and squad leaders. Not all of them did over the years, but the ones that did went above and beyond. I hope servicemen and women still in follow this advice or see this post of yours, good reminder. Good reminder for us Veterans to check in with our Brothers and Sisters.
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