Case Study: Technical Sergeant Van E. Ripley

In this case, Sergeant Randy Baker from Tulia, Texas Police Department attempted to make to arrest an individual that he knew had an arrest warrant out for him. The individual Sergeant Baker was trying to arrest was Israel Leija, Jr. When Leija was confronted by Sergeant Baker he took off in his vehicle. Sgt. Baker, Trp. Gabriel Rodriguez chased Leija on I-27 for approximately 18 minutes reaching speeds of 85 to 110 miles per hour. While they were pursuing, Officer Troy Ducheneaux went ahead of the chase to place spike strips under the overpass at Cemetery Rd. Officer Ducheneaux had been to training about the proper use of and safety with spike strips. Trp. Chadrin Mullenix also went to the Cemetery overpass with Officer Ducheneaux. Trp. Mullenix was going to set up spike strips at that location but decided not to when he heard about the other spike strip locations. Instead, Trp. Mullenix decided that he was going to shoot at the fleeing

The 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) (TSC) promoted one of its own today. It was a true honor to be a part of Athena Oliver’s promotion from chief warrant officer three (CW3) to the rank of CW4. The Army has a unique esprit de corps, as we work, train, and fight beside each other in the tireless effort to protect the American people and preserve our way of life. Through war and peace, the Army is a professional organization—a Family. Warrant officers are highly skilled, single-track specialty officers, the ranks CW2 through CW5, are commissioned by the President of the United States and take the same oath as regular commissioned officers (O 1 to O 10).

- As an Awase Watch Supervisor, he expertly troubleshot multiple major system casualties and trained detachment personnel. He dedicated over 68 hours troubleshooting the Timing Frequency Distribution System (AN/BYQ-9), Solid State Power Amplifiers and Antenna Maintenance System Control Console, greatly contributing to the restoral

Lieutenant Colonel Gurney played a key role as the primary intelligence staff officer for the 310th Expeditionary Sustainment

For outstanding meritorious achievement from 1 April 2016 to 1 June 2017. Placed in a critical position, Master Sergeant Mandell consistently executed and resourced training events for more than 3000 personnel, and over 23 million of dollars. Master sergeant Mandell has set himself apart from his peers by continually displaying the highest levels of efficiency, professionalism, and leadership. His acheivements reflect great credit upon himself, the Connecticut Army National Guard and the United States Army.

Brock looked up in the sky, the sun seemed an odd color, a little more reddish than he was used to. It was also later in the day here than it had been on Earth, judging by the position of the sun it was close to noon here. They were in a large clearing in a forested area, some of the trees looked familiar, but there were many that did not, some of them were very alien colors, with strangely shaped leaves, odd barks and impossibly twisted branches and trunks. At first no sounds came from the forest, the animal life no doubt shocked into silence by the whump and the concussion blast when the two worlds parted ways after their brief interspersion. Slowly the living creatures resumed their normal existence and eerie sounds never heard on the Earth

Jan 2009 38 Engr Regt Plant concentration (Aldergrove). As part of our pre deployment training prior to deploying on Op HERRICK 10, we did numerous plant tasks. These included construction of a small FOB, stockpiling, filling HESCO and lots of fork

During the past month, SrA Matautia was the POC for a short notice VPOTUS mission support, and within 24 hours, prepared six vehicles and equipment pieces for shipment; and, procured commercial transportation to Baton Rouge LA. He also received, and processed 250 high priority M-4s for military air movement to Panama, ensuring the on-time delivery of $224K Foreign Military Sales. Lastly, during the 19 AW’s Annual Safety Inspection out brief, Amn Matautia’s was recognized for a “Outstanding” and “Best on the base” lock-out/tag-out

LCpl Gallaghan’s first duty assignment was aboard MCB Camp Pendleton, attached to HMM-268. While serving with HMM-268 from November 2003 to December 2006, LCpl Gallaghan served on two deployments to Al Taqqadum, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). During his time at HMM-268, LCpl Gallaghan was promoted to Corporal and became qualified as an Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI).

-His contributions to the realm of training and coaching clearly indicate his potential as a future Recruiter Instructor.

Dalene E. Bailey was an Air Force pilot during World War II. During the war he helped evacuate British soldiers in Burma after it was being captured by Japanese. Col. Bailey also made several bombing runs in B-25’s. He is a widely decorated soldier and has been in skirmishes with Japanese Zeros, and met headhunters.

I still remember the first time I met them on February 23 1996 in the Reception Building. Me and Chief Warrant Officer Trevor Wilson and Major Pain. We rode on the bus together from the airport, we were so scared shaking in our boots as some might say. When ever we see the first drill sergeants we all broke a sweat on our foreheads.

On August 8, 1943, after a 7 day voyage from San Diego, the U.S.S Long Island (CVE-1) arrived at Ford Island , Pearl Harbor. LONG ISLAND was the U.S. Navy’s first escort carrier and carried on board the aircraft and crews of the U.S. Marine Corps first night fighter squadron (VMF(n) -531).

SGT Van Droffelaar’s consistent performance out in the field is especially noteworthy due to him holding his rank temporarily, having been a private beforehand. This ability to step up to the challenge and perform remarkably is indicative of his great ability as a leader, and his personal integrity. The capability to do this is a great merit to his character and shows the trust his superiors had in him.

“I risk my life for my buddies, to protect my friends, and fellow country men.” Chris Kyle was the best Navy seal in the United States history. They recorded over 150 kills in his career. The Iraqi military was so feared of him they called him the devil, and put a bounty on him.