Whether you saw it from me or @broadcastmike or @TaskandPurpose - it doesn't feel great to see Leaders dismissive of QOL problems that we know are from *policy* issues and leader decisions, and not Soldiers failing to be adults. At the opening Presser @SecArmy reminded us that the key to issues (not just suicide prevention) is being engaged at ALL levels, and knowing your Soldiers. That's going to get you *further* in solving issues than any paper regulation (There was a lot of 670-1 talk at the AUSA forums too). If we're truly engaged and leaders are 'owning' their formations, there's no reason we should have such out of touch statements like we've been seeing. I like and respect the Secretary, they've been great - but it feels almost wrong that the Civilian in the room had the most effective message on leading 'down to the squad level'.