In addition to his assigned duties, SFC Gearing also served as 1CAB Master Resiliency Trainer (MRT). His dedication and commitment to excellence greatly enhanced the First Infantry Division (1ID) resiliency program as he was hand picked to train over 1500 incoming IID Soldiers. SFC Gearing applied extensive knowledge and substantial experience, he aggressively assisted the 1ID G4 and 4th Brigade Combat Team by single handedly closing out 16 outstanding Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPLs).
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.
1. This letter of recommendation is an endorsement for SFC Hovis, Geoff renewal of the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) for the position of SARC while is he assigned to the Area Support Group Kuwait (ASG-KU). SFC Hovis is serving a one year assignment in Kuwait, and his DEROS date is 10 July 2017. 2. SFC Hovis, Geoff is a prime candidate for this position since, he has prior experience in this position and he has successfully completed the mandatory training requirements as the following:
Lt. Eric Strom served active duty in the United States Marine Corps for five years. In 2009, he received his master’s in social work. A year later, he became a behavioral health officer with the Minnesota Army National Guard. Presently specializing in trauma with veterans, he now works in private practice in Northern Minnesota.
SPC Cummings ' flawless execution of exceptional food service demonstrated his unsurpassed food service knowledge as well as experience within the kitchen. He has led two cooks to prepare, cook and serve over 7500 meals during inclement and straining weather. He also has relentlessly supported the "Willing and Able" battalion during the Mission Readiness Exercise (MRE). Often time doing well and beyond the call of duty while assisting with long and difficult hours.
Patrolman McNeill was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 1983. Brian became a court certified expert in Traffic Accident Reconstruction in 1988. In his over four decades of service Sergeant McNeill has earned: six Lifesaving Awards, four Meritorious Services Awards, two Honorable Service Awards, six commendations, 86 letters of appreciation, and multiple published articles, most notably in The Temple Law Review and in Law and Order magazine. Just recently Brian was honored by the Delaware County Fireman’s Association for saving the life of a 2-year-old Newtown Square boy who stopped breathing in December. Brian initiated rescue breathing until relieved by the paramedics.
As of 2013, about 1.4 million people were actively serving in the armed forces. Not only do these soldiers experience hardships such as sacrificing their lives and dreams but they also gain a sense of brotherhood due to close relationships made with other soldiers and they experience feelings of hope through the possibility of recovery if injured. These experiences were captured and depicted in a photograph taken by Laura Rauch, who is a part of the Military’s Stars and Stripes newspaper. In this photograph, solider Kyle Hockenberry had been conducting a routine patrol on June 15 on the outskirts of Haji Ramuddin until an explosion erupted, giving Kyle Hockenberry such extensive injuries that he needed immediate attention.
It takes a strongminded person to be able to deal with the harsh realities of the battlefield, as well as having someone there who is willing to walk through it too. Many troops fail to make it through training in Georgia; some who serve in Normandy
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.
The Effective Military Leader Warrant Officer Romero, Philip T. SPC: Captain Dearth, 1st Platoon The book “Black Hearts One Platoons Descent into Madness in Iraq’s Triangle of Death” by Jim Frederick is a true story about multiple leadership failures and six United States Soldiers from 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division who were convicted for their involvement in horrible crimes while deployed to Iraq. The horrific acts including rape as well as murder committed by the soldiers of 1st platoon were a direct result of poor military leadership. Bad leadership will corrupt any military unit.
Dear Friends and Family of Chief Warrant Officer Trevor Wilson and Major Pain, 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. I remember a kid in the back behind Trevor that actually passed out because the drill sergeants where yelling at him.
("AMEDD/NCO Enlisted Soldier History," n.d.) Education and experience were trial by fire for the initial medical NCO’s. Even though the Surgeon General numerously requested training for these soldiers, it did not happen until General Order #29. The attrition rate for tested stewards was high as 600 attempted and 24 succeeded.
After a three-hour bus ride, surrounded by strangers, I arrived at Camp Pendleton. As I stepped off the bus immediately trapped by three drill instructors screaming in my face, I knew I had made a grave mistake. My experiences at Camp Pendleton’s Devil Pups were some of the most challenging, yet rewarding life skills I have encountered. Upon arrival, I felt as though I didn’t belong, lacking the discipline, purpose, and physical strength that many of my peers had. However, Devil Pups taught me the value of perseverance and, as a result, has contributed to my transformation into the person I am today.
In order to fully understand what being a member of the profession of arms means, one must first understand the meaning of the profession of arms. According to General Martin E. Dempsey, “the overall objective of the Army Profession of Arms campaign is for Soldiers and leaders to refine their understanding of what it means to be professionals--expert members of the Profession of Arms”. In other words, the job of a U.S. Soldier is to protect the way of life for the people of the United States and respect the human rights of others. Our nation has been engulfed in conflicts throughout the Middle Eastern region since September 11, 2001.
The Sniper The air was clean and the westward breeze had just begun to settle in; Thresher was still glancing at the mobilization order on the table. He had been in the army only for three months now. He was being called out to war! Not just any war, this one was going to be a game changer. For the last seventeen months, several aid workers had been held captive in a hostile zone.
If we are not accurate in everything we do, we have failed. If we do not keep Soldier’s records up to date, we have failed. This profession is an area that we simply cannot