Brito: ‘People First’ Doesn’t Mean Going Soft

Lt. Gen. Gary Brito, the Army deputy chief of staff for personnel, said having a people-friendly force that gives soldiers occasional time off isn’t a bad thing.
Speaking Dec. 7 at an Association of the U.S. Army Hot Topic focused on medical care, the Army G-1 said recruiting and retaining a volunteer Army and making certain the force is ready for combat requires keep soldiers’ lives in mind.
“Don’t confuse taking care of our people, whether through medical issues or other efforts, with being soft,” Brito said.