In this powerful episode of Backbone Leader Exchange, Sergeant Cashe and Staff Sergeant Jones tackle one of the most urgent challenges facing today’s Army: suicide. But this isn’t just another conversation on prevention, it’s a call to reframe the entire model. Drawing from previous episodes and firsthand experience, they introduce a proactive approach focused on Preservation of Life, where leadership, connection, and culture take center stage. You’ll hear about what today’s Soldiers are really facing, why the current model is outdated, and how NCOs at every echelon can shift the narrative. If you believe leadership is more than metrics, this one’s for you.