SFC Avant served as Music Performance Team (MPT) Leader for 26 Soldiers. His training regimen helped to grow his teams APFT score to 251 while concurrently improving their overall M16 qualification average to 35. SFC Avant successfully coached 1 Soldier to pass his promotion board and subsequently become recommended to the Soldier of the Quarter board. He dedicated himself to Soldier safety and well-being and assisted the unit in achieving their 3rd consecutive Safety Streamer with no Soldier injuries or accidents. SFC Avant performed as Operations NCOIC where he supervised a staff of 7 Soldiers across 600 missions for local and broadcast audiences exceeding 2 million. He professionally served as liaison between professional organizations such as the St. Louis Cardinals and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. These actions dramatically improved Soldier critical MOS skills while also ensuring Ft. Leonard Wood was placed in a positive light. Additionally, SFC Avant performed on trombone for 92 missions before audiences of 19,000. …show more content…
He taught 3 sessions at the unit and due to his expertise was recommended and subsequently accepted into the EOA program as a broadening assignment. Additionally, SFC Avant served as a MRT for both the unit and as the NCOIC during Installation in-processing. SFC Avant dedicated himself to Soldier and family well-being by actively volunteering within the community via the Drunk Driving Prevention Program as well as coaching the unit softball
Col Allison holds his master’s degree in Public Administration; he is a qualified Parachutist, Ranger and Jungle Warfare Expert. Among his decorations and awards are the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, three Bronze Stars (two for heroism in ground combat), the Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster and the Army Commendation Medal. Each decoration and award immensely deserved, as he served briefly on assignment in Korea on the Demilitarized Zone with the 9th Calvary Regiment, 1st Calvary Division before joining the Korean Military Advisory Group and served as an Aide-de-Camp. Upon returning from Korea in 1964 , Lt. Allison was assigned to Fort Benning, Georgia as an instructor at the US Army Infantry School. In 1967 Captain Allison was detailed to the Infantry Branch and in due course assigned to duty in Vietnam as an Infantry Company Commander in the 2nd Battalion (Mechanized), 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry Division.
Civilian honorary award: Commander’s award for Civilian Service. As a citizen-Soldier, SFC Barquero works as Human Resources Specialist in the Health Services Branch for 63D Regional Support Command. She is also a member of the MG William F. Dean AUSA (Association of the United States Army) Chapter and served as the Chapter Secretary. SFC Barquero volunteers her time with various other organizations such as AUSA, Operation Care and Comfort, Relay for Life, and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Toys for Tots, and East Bay Stand down.
Officer Penrose volunteered to be assigned the Tactical Operations Center (TOC) when he came to the unit. This vehicle is the largest and houses the most equipment of any of the vehicles assigned to the unit. Maintaining the TOC includes the monthly inspection, maintenance, documenting and replenishing the inventory as well as the operation of the vehicle. Officer Penrose also maintains, inspects and recharges the electronics assigned to the unit. Officer Penrose completes his inspections in a timely manner and advises me of the complications with the equipment and the status of our inventory on a regular basis.
(U) HQDA EXORD 10-13 in support of the HQDA FY 13-15 Active Component Manning Guidance. (U) (ATSG-NCOA). The purpose of this executive summary (EXSUM) is to identify the strategic intentions within ALARACT 293/2012; DTG: P 181732Z. Currently, as well as in the future, the Army will be reducing the force structure in order to eliminate the wartime allowance. This force drawdown will diminish manning flexibility and reduce Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS) personnel. The mission within the ALARACT focuses on providing the Army Active Component (AC) with Manning Guidance (MG) for FY13-15 that is synchronized with the Army’s priorities.
Sergeant First Class Emily C. Martinez United States Army, distinguished herself as a Quartermaster Noncommissioned Officer by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service to the United States as the III Corps Mortuary Affairs Non-Commissioned Officer (MA NCO) and the Combined Joint Task Force Sustainment Operation Battle NCO. As the MA NCOIC/Night Shift Battle NCO, SFC Martinez performed and executed all operations according to the Task Force CJTF OIR J4 MA standard operating procedures, ensuring 100% compliance with all MA regulations. SFC Martinez is responsible for monitoring the battle to provide oversight to the CJ4 and is also responsible for tracking movements of all classes of supplies within the CJOA.
Along with that he is a member of the board of directors of the Special Forces Warrior Foundation, which a nonprofit that provides college scholarships and educational counseling for the children of fallen Special Operation Forces.
Chief Madison is an exceptionally hard-working professional, who personifies the core values of our Navy. He expertly carries out the leadership of a Chief Petty Officer and is a constant source of encouragement and inspiration to those around him, continually improving the performance level of the command and Fleet in all areas. His exemplary deckplate leadership, technical expertise, professionalism, loyalty, moral character, strong sense of heritage, commitment to equality and diversity make him a perfect candidate for the 2016 MCPO Anna Der-Vartanian Award recipient. Some of his specific accomplishments include: Transformational Mentor and Teacher: Established an impressive mentorship program from the ground-up at a four star command for 155
During his time at HMM-268, LCpl Gallaghan was promoted to Corporal and became qualified as an Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI).
SPC Kinnevan achieved the XVIII Airborne Corps NCOA Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with a 95.53% grade point average. He successfully passed the APFT evaluation with a score of 258. He was able to achieve a superior rating by leading his squad and executing all commands, scoring a 100% on his squad drill and PRT evaluations. He demonstrated enthusiasm and an honest desire to learn. He was a catalyst for most of the classroom discussions and always had an intelligent and pertinent answers for all questions.
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).
An epic hero is defined as a character in an epic poem who is has superhuman qualities and is affected by great events or admired for his achievements. An epic hero is subjected or causes a major change. An epic hero has traits that are unattainable by most humans. Often times an epic hero has hindrances and interferences. Mr. Fischer is a perfect example of a epic hero, because he transforms, has superhuman abilities, and is affected by interferences.
Command Expectations of a Military Intelligence Sergeant First Class Being promoted in the United States military to the rank of Sergeant First Class is the first step that a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) takes into the senior enlisted ranks. With this promotion comes a new set of responsibilities from a command’s perspective. Until this point in the career of an NCO, their respective focus has been to a team or squad. The expectations of a junior or mid-level NCO to their team or squad are often basic accountability, personnel task management, and dissemination of information. Taking the next step from Staff Sergeant into the realm of Senior NCO as a Sergeant First Class means more direct involvement with the command team of a unit and additional
Unlike many activities where several elite members can carry an entire group, the marching unit’s nature necessarily and firmly instills the value of inclusion, as the position and movement of every individual is literally vital to the formation and success of the whole. For me, aiding
He was a platoon sergeant, a cadet master sergeant, and the youngest senior noncommissioned officer in the entire corps. He was at the time in charge of changing the insubordinate kids, which he used to be. His behavior, attitudes, and speech were totally reformed as he was following and practicing the motto. The biggest reason why he was changed is the responsibility in the school and the family.