Failing to do what is right is the most common breach of trust Brig. Gen. Douglas Paul 2 hours ago Army Brig. Gen. Douglas Paul, commander of the Colorado Army National Guard, thanks soldiers for their sacrifices during the coronavirus pandemic response at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, April 20, 2020. (Senior Master Sgt. John Rohrer/Air Force) As part of the Army’s transformational change, the philosophy of “People First and Winning Matters” is heard loud and clear across our formations. The idea of putting our people first is not necessarily new, but more a reevaluation of priority between people and mission. Putting people first comes in two forms – what we need to do, and what we must not do. Through defining these actions, we can build trust with our soldiers and increase the lethality of our force.