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Chief Warrant Officer (Ret'd) Pierre Leger

Chief Warrant Officer (Ret'd) Pierre Leger
Chief Warrant Officer Pierre Leger was a Regimental Sergeant Major of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. He served a total of 32 years, from 1983 to 2015, with tours in Cyprus, Croatia, and Afghanistan. Due to mental health issues brought on by his multiple tours, he was relieved of his senior position three years before his mandatory retirement. Leger now works as a Public Servant with the Department of National Defence at Chief Military Personnel, working on the initiatives to improve the support to military members and their families. He is active in promoting mental health among the serving and Veteran communities, especially the Combat Vet.

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Doing my part to reduce the stigma around mental health
Recognizing that I needed help
Stigma against mental health issues definitely still exists
Listen and do not judge
Seeking help for mental health issues
It can take years for PTSD to appear
Talk to someone, cry, let it out
Fall forward
It's okay to be okay
Improvements are being made to help with reintegration
The military is like being in a tight-knit family
The importance of education
Transitioning from military into civilian work
Leaving a military career
After Afghanistan I needed time to mourn and to heal
Supporting each other