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The 7th Mission Support Command highlights SSG Andre Montijo-Ginard in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing the honorable service of our Hispanic Soldiers and their contributions to the U.S. Army and the United States of America.
U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Andre Montijo-Ginard, enlisted in America's Army Reserve in June 2018 as a human resources specialist and currently serves in the command personnel directorate with the 7th Mission Support Command - THE U.S. Army Reserve in Europe.
Montijo is a third-generation service member, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather.
Montijo's approach to leadership is heavily influenced by the tight nit community he grew up with in Utuado, Puerto Rico.
"Growing up in Puerto Rico, it's family oriented," he said. "Everyone cared about you regardless of if you were family or not. We're always taught to take care of them [each other] ... and I think that translates to the Army as well."
This deeply held belief in building and maintaining a community fuels him as Soldier, an NCO, and as a suicide prevention leader within his unit.
"We learn how to care of our Soldiers," said Montijo. "We try to be in the position that they're in so that we can mentor and coach them."
When asked about his approach to 'knowing his Soldiers,' he revealed that, for him, it all starts with one question.
"My go-to question is 'how are you,' he said. "How are you,' creates a lot of conversations. You have to be aware and ready when that Soldier says 'hey, you know what, I'm not doing okay,' and it's up to us, as leaders, to take care of them and listen to them. I feel like the listening part is the most important thing, because if you really listen to them, you're going to be able to help them, and in the future, they're going to be able to help you and others."
September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month.
| Date Taken: | 08.11.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 09.06.2024 03:39 |
| Category: | Package |
| Video ID: | 935779 |
| VIRIN: | 240811-A-JU900-1087 |
| PIN: | 002 |
| Filename: | DOD_110544933 |
| Length: | 00:00:59 |
| Location: | KAISERSLAUTERN, RHEINLAND-PFALZ, DE |
| Hometown: | UTUADO, PR |
| Downloads: | 8 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 8 |
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