Mortuary Affairs Specialist, 101st Special Troops Battalion
SFC Fussel was responsible for coordinating the reception and prompt movement of Coalition Forces remains to their respective countries. He ensured there was a smooth transition during the Relief in Place (RIP) between the 111th Quartermaster (QM) and the 54th QM Collection Teams, while providing outstanding life support for both teams.
In the absence of CJTF-101 Mortuary Affairs Noncommissioned Officer (NCO), SFC Fussel worked closely with CJTF-101 leadership to ensure our Fallen Comrades were evacuated to and from Bagram in an expeditious manner. As a result, his mission-focused attitude provided technical and tactical guidance to task force leadership as well as hands-on training to non-Mortuary Affairs personnel on how to respectfully process and evacuate our Fallen Comrades.
Mortuary Affairs Sergeant, 1019th Quartermaster Company
Sergeant Jackson participated in a total of 24 training exercises. During these exercises, he volunteered for a variety of roles and assisted the combat medics by transporting patients to their assigned locations within the field hospitals. In addition, Sergeant Jackson assisted in organizing soldiers to march in the New York City Parade, the largest organized parade in the United States, and ensured all Soldiers were squared away.
Command Mortuary Affairs Program Manager
Master Sergeant Wade B. Huston distinguished himself by outstanding achievement while serving as Command Mortuary Affairs Program Manager, Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, Operating Location Europe. During this period, Master Sergeant Huston aided the United States Army Regional Mortuary Europe-Africa in the face of manpower shortages and German contractual shortfalls. He stepped up and selflessly volunteered himself to retrieve a Human Remain, driving over 250 km, while also serving as a German interpreter to local government authorities. His actions ensured a seamless transition back to U.S. custody and enabled expedited movement to the Armed Forces Medical Examiner in Dover for autopsy. His selfless efforts enabled uninterrupted operations while embodying our core values of honor, dignity, and respect for our fallen and providing care, service, and support to families.
