Military In Our CommunityMilitary In Our Community

Brigadier General Deborah CarterBrigadier General Deborah CarterNew Hampshire National GuardNew Hampshire National Guard

Air Chief of StaffAir Chief of Staff

23 Sep 1023 Sep 10

OverviewOverview

BackgroundBackground

CultureCulture

Returning from WarReturning from War

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Use of Guard & ReserveUse of Guard & Reserve

3,0003,000 VietnamVietnam

267,300267,300 Desert Shield/Desert StormDesert Shield/Desert Storm

581,324581,324 Iraq & AfghanistanIraq & Afghanistan

Since 911Since 911

More than 2,000,000 US Military (all ) More than 2,000,000 US Military (all ) served in Global War on Terrorism served in Global War on Terrorism (GWOT)(GWOT)

581,324 (29%) are Guard and Reserve581,324 (29%) are Guard and Reserve

Over 75% of the NH National Guard has Over 75% of the NH National Guard has deployeddeployed

As of September 21, 2010As of September 21, 2010

Since 911Since 911

Killed in ActionKilled in Action– Forty four total US Military from NH Killed in Action (KIA)Forty four total US Military from NH Killed in Action (KIA)– Four NHNG KIAFour NHNG KIA

MedalsMedals– 1 Silver Star 1 Silver Star – 1 Bronze Star with V Device1 Bronze Star with V Device– More than 50 Purple Hearts have been awarded to More than 50 Purple Hearts have been awarded to

members of the NHNGmembers of the NHNG

As of September 21, 2010As of September 21, 2010

Since 911Since 911

Estimated key family members affected by Estimated key family members affected by Guard and Reserve deployments over 4 Guard and Reserve deployments over 4 million.million.

Those in combat – “highest risk” population Those in combat – “highest risk” population since Vietnamsince Vietnam

Guard & Reserves in NHGuard & Reserves in NH

Over 5,000Over 5,000

IncludesIncludes– Army GuardArmy Guard– Army ReservesArmy Reserves– Naval ReservesNaval Reserves– Marine Corps ReservesMarine Corps Reserves– Air GuardAir Guard

Military CultureMilitary Culture

Common Military ValuesCommon Military Values

Selfless ServiceSelfless Service

IntegrityIntegrity

ExcellenceExcellence

Personal CouragePersonal Courage

LeadershipLeadership

Generally Speaking…..Generally Speaking…..

Self-reliant communitySelf-reliant communityTeamworkTeamworkLeadingLeadingSelf SacrificeSelf SacrificeCommaradierCommaradierDistrusting of CiviliansDistrusting of CiviliansReliableReliable

Returning From WarReturning From War

CITIZEN

WARRIOR

Multiple Points Of ReentryMultiple Points Of Reentry

Spouse/Significant OtherSpouse/Significant Other

ChildrenChildren

FriendsFriends

WorkWork

RelativesRelatives

CommunityCommunity

Military UnitsMilitary Units

OthersOthers

A Core Strength of the militaryA Core Strength of the military

When the Self-Reliant Culture When the Self-Reliant Culture becomes a weakness becomes a weakness

Out Of Control

Crisis

Near Crisis

At Risk

Self Reliance

Weeks toMonths

Months toYears

Years toDecades

100%

50%

0%

Typical Course of Typical Course of Post-Trauma ResponsesPost-Trauma Responses

PTSD Unremitting PTSDTransition

Manchester VA Medical CenterMental Health ServiceDr. Mark Gilbertson603-624-4366 Ext 6453

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Thanks -- are always appreciatedThanks -- are always appreciatedEven if you don’t support a war, support the warriorEven if you don’t support a war, support the warriorWe view our role as keeping America “free” and do not We view our role as keeping America “free” and do not

need to be saved/”brought home”need to be saved/”brought home”We are a “proud” groupWe are a “proud” groupBe patient when schedulingBe patient when schedulingVet to Vet bond is always therapeuticVet to Vet bond is always therapeuticMilitary/Mission Understanding goes a long way Military/Mission Understanding goes a long way Avoid relating “non”-combat experience to a “combat” Avoid relating “non”-combat experience to a “combat”

experience experience

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Careful not to group all deployments together as the Careful not to group all deployments together as the same - simple recognition there is a differencesame - simple recognition there is a difference

Ask about a buddy/our fellow soldiers and it is easier to Ask about a buddy/our fellow soldiers and it is easier to talk about our experiencetalk about our experience

Giving thanks and appreciation VS sympathyGiving thanks and appreciation VS sympathyMore than a JOB!!! More than a JOB!!! We thank and appreciate you for caringWe thank and appreciate you for caring

Questions ?Questions ?