ALCOAST 163/26 - JUN 2026 SOLICITATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR (DoW) UNIT AWARD IN SUICIDE PREVENTION

R 042100Z JUN 26   MID120041296076U
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
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ALCOAST 163/26
SSIC 1754
SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR (DoW) UNIT AWARD
IN SUICIDE PREVENTION
1. On behalf of the Department of War (DoW), the Defense Suicide
Prevention Office (DSPO) hosts the annual Suicide Prevention
Recognition Ceremony to honor exceptional suicide prevention
programming from across the Military, including the Coast Guard.
DSPO will recognize honorees from commands/units and distinguished
guests at a ceremony in Washington, DC tentatively scheduled for
September 2026.
2. The event honors commands/units for their innovative programs to
promote suicide prevention tools and resources across the military
community. These efforts improve and enhance personnel readiness
and promote activities supporting the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) theme:
Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect. These efforts can include
advocating for suicide prevention as a core tenet of military
service readiness, encouraging Service members to seek help,
reinforcing the unity of our military through the theme of
Connection and the Connect to Protect slogan, raising awareness of
suicide prevention Service member and Veteran programs and services,
and supporting those affected by suicide.
3. To support the Coast Guard's emphasis on suicide prevention
throughout the year, commands/units will be recognized for their
FY25 efforts that fully capture the dedication of those championing
suicide prevention education and awareness.
4. To be considered for recognition, commands/units must complete
the nomination form and submit it through the appropriate chain of
command to the Headquarters Suicide Prevention Program Manager
(SPPM). Nomination packages must include documented participation in
suicide prevention events and/or activities that occurred between
October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. Submit nomination forms
to CDR LaMar Henderson, Suicide Prevention Program Manager,
by June 15, 2026 at LaMar.B.Henderson@uscg.mil. The nomination
submission with narrative description and general criteria can be
found at:
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5. The Coast Guard nomination must meet the following criteria:
    a. Must be either an Active-Duty or a Reserve command/unit.
    b. Submit only one nomination per command/unit; multiple
nominations from the same command/unit will not be accepted.
    c. Provide no more than a 1,000-word narrative, using 12-point
Times New Roman font, describing your command/unit's events
and/or activities for FY25; include pictures or marketing materials
if applicable.
6. The final Coast Guard awardee(s) will receive paid travel and
associated expenses to attend the recognition ceremony in
Washington, DC.
7. Submit final nominations by June 15, 2026 via email to
CDR LaMar Henderson, Suicide Prevention Program Manager,
at LaMar.B.Henderson@uscg.mil. Additional questions may be directed
to CDR Henderson.
8. RDML Shane C. Steiner, Acting Assistant Commandant for
Workforce and Family Services, COMDT (CG-WFS), sends.
9. Internet release is authorized.