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o worked with the community's youth as a positive role model; instilled the highest of morals in them, demonstrated his devotion to the future of the Nation
o focused on training and operational, administrative, and logistical readiness; established himself as a top notch NCO in the 2nd Infantry Brigade
o emphasized safety during AT 22, resulting in zero accidents nor incident on the performance of Gunnery Event
o conducted a command-directed urinalysis sweep; identified, processed and expedited 5 discharges; sustained readiness
o investigated resources during a family crisis; uncovered family life insurance benefits for a Company member
o deployed as First Sergeant for Expeditionary Task Force; oversaw lodging, morale and redeployment of both C130 squadron and attached C21 flight
o processed an emergency leave and two early releases; facilitated efficient and rapid administrative operations
o managed the AP's billeting, contracts, and service for 678 personnel from a variety of organizations; filled overlooked shortfalls and restored operations
o overhauled the AP's billeting procedures and rewrote the SOP, ordered and installed pedestrian signs, and supervised two SMs assigned to the office
o effective counselor; reclaimed the allegiance and efforts of misguided Soldiers; highest reenlistment rate in Bn
o warned barracks occupants continuously of drinking and driving consequences; prevented fatalities and mission, lowest DUI rate in 7 years
o proactive and inclusive counselor; guided members to productive, rewarding activities; limited opportunities for failure, maximized success
o prepared members for deployment with meticulous review of private, family, and business concerns; improved readiness and morale
o took control of habitual discipline problem soldier and recommended and expedited separation; restored order, unit morale in less than 30 days
o stressed career development, resulted in 11 Soldiers within the Company enrolling in college courses
o stressed safety and defensive driving on and off duty which resulted in zero POV and GOV accidents within the company; best in the battalion
o acted as company commander and command sergeant major during their absences with no degradation in operations or mission accomplishment
o conducted comprehensive company training which led to the company receiving a commendable rating in training during the Brigade Inspection
o mandated weekend safety briefings at all levels; reduced incidence of loss or injury by 40%
o conducted NCODP on NCOERs and professional development; ensured standards were applied equally and fairly
o executed duties with complete professionalism while producing outstanding results; excelled in every assigned and implied task
o performed an integral role as the 1SG; his leadership, expertise and high standards had a profound impact on the Squadron's ability to function over his tenure
o consistently sought out by Seniors, peers and subordinates for career advice; resulted in one Airman becoming Warrant Officer and Soldier becoming a Lieutenant
o superbly managed and supported the pre-deployment training and preparation of 154 Joint Service Members and their associated equipment for OEF and OND
o strictly adhered to insist/assist philosophy; never gave a hand-out, but always a hand-up (13B, Acting Bn CSM)
o implemented a rigorous Special Emphasis PRT program that removed 12 Soldiers from the Army Body Composition Program (25W)
o performed an exceptionally integral role in the (unit) as the acting First Sergeant; leadership, expertise and high standards had a profound impact on the (unit's) ability to function effectively over the course of his tenure
o created a homogeneous production environment which resulted in numerous unit commendations for excellence
o maintained the highest levels of this unit's cohesion and preparedness
o followed up on all paperwork and made sure all warriors had proper badges for assigned duties
o planned and oversaw the Brigade change of command ceremony, saved hundreds of dollars by drafting in-house assistance
o balanced the duties and responsibilities of both a Company First Sergeant and Brigade Intelligence Section NCOIC; vital to the success of the 2IBCT Brigade S2 Section
o dedicated to soldier development, learning, and leadership; was pivotal in the success of the 847th Human Resource Company's successful implementation of the Virtual Battle Assemblies
o facilitated the development of the Virtual Battle Assembly (VBA) training plans; enabled adoption of new technology while maintaining standards
o served two consecutive tours as company 1SG and served as acting CDR for two Annual Training periods for the 415th CA BN; preserved and sustained readiness
o met regularly with NCOICs to stay abreast of personnel needs and family concerns
o increased unit mobilization readiness and enhanced intelligence production support to the Command
o orchestrated a successful and well-attended Brigade Dining out with a turnout of over 200 people
o supervision produced a yearly IDT attendance rate of 95% and a yearly organizational readiness rate of 92%
o served as Acting Command Sergeant Major; maintained the readiness and cohesion of his Battalion
o facilitated counseling and maintained Soldier confidentiality during difficult situations until resolved
o maturity and judgement was instrumental in preventing sensitive issues from affecting unit morale
o ensured all Company inventories were scheduled and completed
o instituted daily inspections to guarantee all vehicles were kept mission-capable and ready to roll
o delivered support on time and on target despite numerous obstacles
o motivated Bn members to take care of their equipment; regular maintenance reduced issue delays
o identified lack of administrative support for Soldiers and worked with Commander to expand office capability
o provided discipline and motivation for section leaders; eliminated personnel problems and restored harmony to Bn
o assisted NCOICs with section management; overcame personality conflicts with intra-unit transfers and counseling
o initiated discharge process for chronic disciplinary problem; removed from office and restored team spirit
o prosecuted barracks violations rather than ignore them; barracks inspections rarely necessary now
o assigned NCOs to mentor and develop lower enlisted and junior NCOs and monitored their progress (35X5M)
o fostered open, candid, and frequent communications between command and all Bn members
o ensured all personnel assigned received mandatory training
o awarded the Signal Corps Bronze Order of Mercury for his dedication and outstanding service as a First Sergeant in diverse Unit
o organized a three day Brigade Leadership Conference which resolved many support shortfalls and formalized tenant unit agreements for the first time
o developed events schedule for annual conference and coordinated with dozens of outside agencies to fill all briefing slots and arranged attendance by appropriate audiences and down trace units
o participated in 8 gunneries and shot distinguished in all of them
o served two consecutive tours as company 1SG within the BN; served as Acting CDR for two Annual Training periods
o mentored and trained the Top Gun in four separate gunneries
o ran 5 Brigade level gunneries and was directly responsible for the Battalion having an 85% first time go rate