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TAG's Message: Your Health - The Key to Readiness By Maj. Gen. Glenn K. Rieth, The Adjutant General - New Jersey
It is every Soldier and Airman’s personal responsibility
to stay healthy and be physically fit in order to be
ready to answer the call, whether it is in support of the I am a firm believer that good health is a key factor for
our continued success in the many missions we face. I
have seen this firsthand during my visits with New Jersey The leadership of the New Jersey Guard shoulders the
burden of making sure that you receive the most current
training available and that your units are properly equipped. The PDHRA provides education, screening, assessment
and access to care for a wide variety of questions and
concerns that you may have concerning your health after a
deployment. The goal is to identify any health or
readjustment issues early to avoid or minimize any negative
impact on your deployment status, career or life beyond The military has learned from the experiences of past
conflicts that the mind can suffer more than the body. We need to erase the stigma for those who ask for help with With the mobilization of ever rising numbers of Garden
State residents, the State of New Jersey recognized the
need for increased emphasis on mental health issues. The Also, all members of the Army and Air Guard and their
families can take advantage of the resources offered at
Military One Source’s toll free number 800-342-9647 or by Commanders, first line supervisors and unit members
need to be able to identify the warning signs that one of our
Citizen-Soldiers or Airmen is in trouble. Once identified, At the start of any sports season certain teams are looked upon as potential champions. Time after time a few injuries have dashed those predictions, taking possible champions down to the level of average or worse. Those that don’t prepare, risk failure.
The Guard entered our season five years ago and the
battle against those who intend to do us harm continues.
Just when the championship will be won is anybody’s
guess. That is why it is so important that every member of
our Home Town Team remains healthy in mind, spirit and
body.
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