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August/September Newsletter
August/September Issue of DPRR’s Community Link Newsletter
Podcast Carousel Image: Episode 44: Synthetic Cannabinoids: Chemical Profiles, Pharmacology and Forensic Detection
Episode 44: Synthetic Cannabinoids: Chemical Profiles, Pharmacology and Forensic Detection
Col. Marisol Castaneto, program manager for the Army Forensic Toxicology Program, Office of the Surgeon General, explains what synthetic cannabinoids are, how they affect the body and how they are detected in forensic testing.
Webinar Banner: The Opposite of Suicide Isn’t Prevention; It’s Hope.
The Opposite of Suicide Isn’t Prevention; It’s Hope.
David Woods Bartley shares his deeply personal journey from suicidal despair to a life filled with great hope and purpose.
RIF Banner: A soldier standing with arms crossed in front of a graphic of a map. "From Preparation to Execution: How Performance Training Helps Soldiers Stay Focused"
From Preparation to Execution: How Performance Training Helps Soldiers Stay Focused
This article draws on insights from Kirill Grinchenko, a Performance Expert with the Army Performance Center at Camp Zama, Japan. He explains how Soldiers can develop performance skills that help them apply their training during stressful situations.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2026 Banner: A soldier sitting in a bedroom with overlaid text.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2026
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to raise greater awareness of resources for Soldiers, Family members and Army Civilians who may need support or want to help someone they know.
Beyond Basic Pay
Beyond Basic Pay
Your military compensation is more than a paycheck. It includes allowances, incentives, healthcare, education and retirement. By understanding each element and its purpose, you can maximize your compensation and make informed financial decisions that support your goals
Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month 2026
Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month 2026
Acts of connection, no matter how small, can help ensure that no one faces hardship alone. As we prepare to observe Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month in September, the Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness’s new microsite reinforces awareness of the resources available to Soldiers, Army Civilians and Family members seeking crisis support for themselves or someone they know.
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August/September Issue of DPRR’s Community Link Newsletter
Episode 44: Synthetic Cannabinoids: Chemical Profiles, Pharmacology and Forensic Detection
The Opposite of Suicide Isn’t Prevention; It’s Hope.
From Preparation to Execution: How Performance Training Helps Soldiers Stay Focused
Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2026
Beyond Basic Pay
Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month 2026

Latest DPRR News Updates

  • New Playgrounds Bring Joy to Children at Tower Barracks

    U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Germany, celebrated the opening of two newly renovated playgrounds, located at Buildings 271 and 272 at Tower Barracks, Sept. 10, giving children across the community welcoming new spaces for play and physical activity. 

  • Camp Zama Soldiers, Community Honor 9/11 Through Fitness, Readiness

    Braving the rain to honor, remember and build strength, hundreds of Soldiers and community members gathered Sept. 11 at Yano Field for the U.S. Army Garrison Japan “Workout to Remember.” 

  • Seizing the Opportunity: 2nd Infantry Division Soldiers Pursue Higher Education in Korea

    Between early morning formations, field exercises and the demanding operational tempo of serving in the Republic of Korea, finding time to earn a college degree might seem nearly impossible. Yet at the Joint College Recognition Ceremony on Sept. 3, caps and gowns replaced uniforms as service members walked across the stage to celebrate a major milestone. 

  • USAG Wiesbaden Raises Suicide Prevention Awareness With Paintball Tournament

    U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden, Germany, opened Suicide Prevention Month Sept. 3 at the Clay Kaserne Paintball Field, bringing the community together for awareness and its annual paintball challenge. The event offered a paintball tournament, multistation mini-competitions, food and music. Attendees also had access to community resource booths staffed by the American Red Cross, Army Community Service, the Equal Opportunity program and the Army Spouses’ Club. 

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Our Programs and Capabilities

Army Body Composition Program
Army Body Composition Program

Assess the holistic health and fitness of our Force while providing Soldiers with the resources they need to improve and preserve individual and unit readiness.

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Army Substance Abuse Program
Army Substance Abuse Program

Provides resources and services to reduce the prevalence of substance misuse and to help Soldiers who misuse alcohol or other drugs.

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Army Suicide Prevention and Response Program
Army Suicide Prevention and Response Program

Builds awareness of suicidal behavior and risks among Army Soldiers and their Families and provides prevention resources.

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Integrated Prevention Advisory Group
Integrated Prevention Advisory Group

Improves the safety, health and well-being of Soldiers, Civilians and their Families by building an effective integrated prevention system.

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Ready and Resilient
Ready and Resilient

Boosts the readiness and strength of individuals and Army units through training and resources that optimize performance.

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Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program
Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program

Uses proactive efforts to prevent sexual harassment and sexual assault within the Army community and provides comprehensive methods to respond to incidents.

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