Live From the IMCOM Garrison Commanders Conference

Soldier and Family Well-being

Soldier and Family well-being is a cornerstone of Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch’s Commander’s Intent – as commanding general, he wants active, visible commanders who are focused on delivering quality installations and the Army Family Covenant to Soldiers and Families.

Safe and secure installations are essential to the well-being of Soldiers and Families. Carlisle Barracks is expanding its connections to fire, rescue, and police resources in surrounding communities to achieve new synergies in security.

Building a strong sense of community and pride also contributes to well-being. Installations are using Army Family Covenant events to communicate that the Army is committed to providing Soldiers and Families a quality of life equal to their service. White Sands Missile Range engages local minor-league sports teams to highlight the Covenant and build community support for the Army Family. Fort Benning reaches out to its local communities with the “Houses and Heroes” program. This program demonstrates how the Army can be a good neighbor by engaging Soldiers to do home repair for local residents.

Lt. Gen. Lynch believes that support to Soldiers and Families begins on installations. “If we send a Soldier or Family off the installation to get a need met,” he said, “we’re not doing our job.”