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21B - Combat Engineer

Team Leader

o volunteered to troubleshoot the unit's Blue Force Tracker system on his down time, brought unit to a 100% readiness level before scheduled STX lanes training

o volunteered for duties outside his primary MOS; his motivation, interest, and attention to detail guaranteed success in all his efforts

o organized and delivered classes on operating the Atlas 10K forklift and the LRT wheel mounted crane on an active airfield

o qualified expert in both rifle marksmanship and hand grenades, a role model for his peers

o demonstrated operational flexibility as Team Leader, Tactical Commander, and lead IED interrogator arm operator

o stepped up in the absence of an NCO during rotation 10 and performed admirably in his inherited responsibility for 4 other Soldiers

o successfully completed 14 missions, including 5 at Miami ECP and 3 CMP Lanes, the unit’s most challenging duty

o participated in 11 Combat Logistic Patrols in support of 179th EN CO risking his welfare to help sister company complete their mission

o demonstrated initiative outside normal duties; learned to operate and troubleshoot the AN/PRC-145 (MBITR) radio, enhancing safe movement

o used his experience to repair radio and restored tractor/trailer communications with the convoy

o served as weapons checks NCO on all crew serve weapons, including five M2 50 caliber machine guns, five 240B's and five 249s

o inspected weapons before and after each mission, a duty one level above his grade/rank

o dedicated himself to training during the day while performing his duties on mid-shift hours to increase his tactical skills

o helped track over 2,500 Route Clearance missions and logged over 250 significant activities as a Battle Staff team member during OEF 2010-2011

o received the US Army Honor Award and was recognized for Honor and Loyalty during Combat Engineer OSUT training

o helped the platoon leadership train and mentor soldiers for future combat deployments

o provided exceptional service while attached to the XX Engineer Company; helped train soldiers on route clearance tactics and procedures

o provided security and killed 2 enemy combatants during the Company FTX

o trained and supervised his Team on demolitions; resulting in his Team being 100% qualified on Engineer Qualification Tables during the Company's demolition range

21C - Bridge Crewmember

21D - Diver

21E - Heavy Construction Equipment Operator

Team Leader

o assistant site supervisor building an entry control point in Taji, Iraq moving over 400 Alaskan barriers

Heavy Equipment Operator

o his emphasis on safety resulted in his team logging over 3,500 accident-free hours of equipment operation during deployment in Afghanistan
~SSG Naminski 1613th Engineer Company FOB Fenty Afghanistan~

21G - Quarrying Specialist

21H - Constructlon Engineering Supervisor

21J - General Construction Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

o filled 250 linear feet of hesco barriers using the the 5-Yard Loader

21K - Plumber

21L - Lithographer

21M - Firefighter

Fire Fighter

o our go-to authority on all aspects of Technical Rescue retraining

o motivates peers and subordinates when confronted with technical resuce situations

o serviced 150 fire extinguishers in barracks on personal time; increased safety, readiness

o trained all personnel on alarm room procedures and certified 6 dispatchers, increasing readiness by 50%

o prepared for and ensured success during the command inventory at YTC

o entered and corrected supply documentation and information to ensure the 907th was fully mission capable

o tracked condition of and repairs to post fire alarm systems, maintained a stellar 98% in-commission status

o conducted all duties without compromise and possessed unstoppable drive to accomplish the task at hand

Fire Brigade Officer In Charge

o led over 50 firefighters in excess of 1,000 hours of effective firefighter and emergency response training

o selected as lead firefighter during Bright Star exercise; coordinated interservice response and enhanced fire fighting readiness

o his courageous and decisive leadership facilitated the Fire Brigade's appropriate actions during more than 20 emergency calls

o ensured fire protection for over 3,000 joint service personnel and over $1,000,000 in infrastructure and equipment; ensured uninterrupted operations

o implemented rigorous preventive maintenance checks and service program that extended the life of and increased the readiness of all Fire Brigade equipment and apparatuses

o served as the acting OIC for the Camp Eggers Volunteer Fire Brigade, Kabul, Afghanistan

Range Fire Fighting Supervisor

o as primary member of the Small Arms Range Fire Fighting Team, extinguished numerous fires and prevented the destruction of over 1,000 acres of brush, trees and wildlife

21N - Construction Equipment Supervisor

21P - Prime Power Production Specialist

21Q - Transmission and Distribution Specialist

21R - lnterior Electrician

o installed electrical panels and wiring, leveled and installed doors, and painted the entire interior, saving the Army over $20,000 in the construction of the Chaplains Office

o led 6 Soldiers in the $50,000 perimeter light replacement project, providing full illumination of the post for the first time in 5 years

o built and installed doors, walls, and electrical wiring to build the pavilion and pull barn for the Warriors Leader Course, a first-class production

o oversaw hurricane Isaac damage response and coordinated/prioritized deployment of repair teams to repair downed power lines; restored critical power to 18 facilities

o volunteered and built the memorial stand for the Main-Post Chapel

o provided fail-safe electrical support and generator backup to Gen XXX chain of command ceremony; participation was key to success

o supervised 5 Soldiers in the installation of electrical systems for five K-Spans, making them habitable for the first time

21S - Topographic Surveyor

Surveyor

o led a six person team to complete 5 surveys for planned range expansion and drainage and erosion control

o surveyed and renewed survey markers for over 500 acres of government land

21T - Technical Engineering Specialist

Technical Engineer NCO

SGT Pearson's technical knowledge was instrumental in the design supervision of five major construction missions worth $1.3 million during a four month period that accounted for 7,500 hours of work. He was an invaluable asset while serving as a quality assurance representative of the detachment directly responsible for ensuring slump test requirement standards were met for all vertical projects assigned.

While serving in the 156th Engineer Detachment for the 94th Engineer Battalion, SGT Pearson served as the quality assurance and quality control NCO conducting inspections of horizontal and vertical construction design projects assigned to the 94th Engineer Battalion. He provided weekly guidance and feedback on all projects to the detachment officer to ensure that all state, post, and environmental laws and regulations were adhered to during construction and that the construction site was safe for personnel.

o surveyed Q36 Reference Points for Camp Falcon and FOB Prosperity Declination Stations, prepared 10th Mountain Div and 2/3 FA Units for success

21U - Topographic Analyst

21V - Construction and Asphalt Equipment Operator

Pavements & Equipment Operator

o poured 78 cubic feet of concrete while ensuring seamless electric and plumbing cutover, renewed main gate entry

o provided exceptional runway repairs critical to over 1,00 takeoffs and landings of the C-130s and numerous civilian aircraft assigned

o placed and secured 178 security barriers, increased security for over 10,000 Soldiers and allowed relaxed security posture inside compound

o assisted EOD with self-help project; moved 20 tons of earth and concrete, ensured on-schedule continuation of draw down

o engineered provisional runway which allowed initial air delivery of critical supplies and fuel

o repaired over 500 square feet of damaged airfield pavement

21W - Carpentry and Masonry Specialist

Carpentry & Masonry Specialist

o constructed 2 burnout latrines

o built 4 two-story guard towers which immediately improved security

o assisted with the build of 6 super tent pads

o laid out and built 2 DFAC pads, ready 30 days ahead of schedule

o volunteered for and assisted in DFAC duties, ensured all 120th Engineer Battalion soldiers received meals first

o established and conducted physical fitness training every morning to help soldiers meet height and weight standards and improve APFT scores

21Y - Geospatial Engineer

21X - General Engineering Supervisor

21Z - Combat Engineering Senior Sergeant