Driscoll rolls out holiday ‘Just Pick Up’ initiative to combat soldier suicides

Published November 21, 2025 12:08pm ET



Army Secretary Dan Driscoll unveiled a plan to combat soldier suicides during the holidays on Friday.

The “Just Pick Up” initiative allows any soldier to be checked on by a commissioned or noncommissioned officer daily through Jan. 15, 2026. Soldiers can reach the officer by calling 988 and dialing 1 for the military crisis hotline.

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