While at Fort Polk, SPC McBride had been assigned to several Red Cycle tasks including Access Control Point guard, Ammo Handling Area guard, and funeral detail. He always placed the mission first and took on any tasks he was assigned with the utmost sincerity and professionalism. SPC McBride 's dedication to these additional duties consistently allowed for the completion of the assignment without errors or any corrections being
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.
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.
Early in the morning a reinforced North Vietnamese company attacked Company B, which was manning a defensive perimeter in Vietnam. The surprise onslaught wounded 5 members of a 6-man squad caught in the direct path of the enemy 's thrust. S/Sgt. Stewart became a lone defender of vital terrain--virtually 1
As you know I have been trying to meet with you to discuss your case with you since January of this year. Specifically, you had appointments scheduled for January 20, 2017, January 24, 2017, February 9, 2017, February 24, 2017 and, March 21, 2017. You failed to keep any of these appointments. The reason I wanted to meet with you was to explain why I was not interested in pursuing this case.
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.
This position enabled me to liaise with H&HS Squadron MCAS Miramar FRO frequently where I learned a great deal. While serving in this position I was able to volunteer to
When he got to bootcamp, he was assigned to drill instructor Corporal Doherty. Doherty was something else. He was the type of person to feel like they are the boss and what is said is to be followed. He says “I’m your drill instructor. This is Platoon 984.
During his time at HMM-268, LCpl Gallaghan was promoted to Corporal and became qualified as an Avionics Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI).
At this point the effects of his concussions were weighing on him, feeling his physical condition deteriorating he requested immediate MedEvac of Schilling. White knew that if he passed out the helicopters wouldn 't be able to find them and Schilling and injured ANA soldiers could die. White marked the landing zone, assisted in moving the injured soldiers to the helicopter and only after all the wounded were off the trail did White finally allow himself to be evacuated. Spc. Kyle White lived the Seven Army Values and Warrior Ethos that day.
Mission command and understanding the mission were critical to whether he and his Soldiers would be successful or not. Throughout the deployment, his firm understanding of operations and concern for the operational environment led to accomplishments and breakthroughs for the Iraqi people and his division with the implementation of governance, civil authorities, and overall improvement of
My career at Flagger Force began on April 12, 2010 at our Harrisburg Branch in Middletown, PA. I arrived an hour early, and upon my arrival I was escorted to Bill McDaniels office and he immediately sent me outside to my car because I was too early and he was busy. At the time, I thought that HE was Mike Doner; I had always worked for “Mom & Pop Shops”, and I remember thinking to myself, “Great, my first day in the office and I already pissed off the owner”. Forty-Five minutes later, Ann Johnson came out to my car, and told me to pull out my vehicle and back it in before “Mike” yelled at me for pulling into the parking space. My first assignment at Flagger Force was pre-screening.
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.
I am writing this to explain the circumstances that resulted in the recent moves, and the frequency of those moves, of me and my family. Furthermore, I will demonstrate that those moves are abnormal to the Army and should not be used as a basis for determining future moves. In 2004, the Army instituted the Force Stabilization Initiative in order to increase readiness and stability for the fighting force, and predictability for their families. This initiative outlined stability for first term Soldiers at approximately six years and second or third term Soldiers at approximately three years.
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).
“The mission is to capture fort RED. Team, I want you guys to sneak up through the forest I will be right behind you.” “Bobby, you and Jimmy will be following me up to fort RED, be really sneaky,” whispers Grant. The four of them slowly sneak up on fort RED.