75th USARIC Walks the Walk in Support of Suicide Awareness and Prevention

HOUSTON — Soldiers assigned to the 75th U.S. Army Reserve Innovation Command and 1st Battalion, 289th Regiment, Training Support, gathered for a unit 2-mile walk and run dedicated to suicide prevention and awareness, Sept. 20, 2026.

The event underscores the command's ongoing commitment to prioritizing mental health, fostering open communication, and ensuring every service member knows that support is readily available within the ranks.

“This walk-and-run is just one way we can bring the entire unit together and remind ourselves that while we may face struggles, we never face them alone” said 75th USARIC suicide prevention program manager and Army Master Sergeant Tiffany Billups. “You never know who you are supporting when you walk side by side with everyone, but someone has another opportunity to find the help they need because we prioritize this program and its capabilities.”

Army leadership continually emphasizes that mental wellness and resilience are vital components of overall force readiness. Throughout today's event, participants are moving together in solidarity, honoring those lost to suicide, and supporting peers who may be navigating difficult times.

Informational booths detailing military crisis resources, mental health services, and chaplain support were available on site to ensure service members have direct access to assistance and professional guidance.

“There are countless resources in existence, many are specific to our service members and their families,” Billups continued. “Our obligation to those service members and families is to provide a safe, stable environment they can depend on to the best of our ability and provide the support they need, whenever or wherever they may need it.”

For specialist assistance, service members and their families can contact Military One Source at 800-342-9647, or, for immediate support, can contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 and pressing 1.

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