FOR EXCEPTIONALLY MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS THE NCOIC S1 IN CHARGE OF ALL PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS FOR THE 153D LEGAL OPERATIONS DETACHMENT FROM AUGUST 2018 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2022. FACED WITH MOUNTING CHALLENGES, QUICKENED OPERATIONAL TEMPO, AND ADDITIONAL READINESS REQUIREMENTS AS A READY FORCE UNIT, SERGEANT CALLOWAY'S SUPERB PERFORMANCE, UNCOMMON DEDICATION TO DUTY, AND EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIS FELLOW SOLDIERS DEMONSTRATES A PERSONAL COMMITTMENT THAT REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF, THE 153RD LEGAL OPERATIONS DETACHMENT AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
MERITORIOUS SERVICE WHILE SERVING AS NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA INSTALLATION LEGAL CLERK FROM XXXXXXXX TO XXXXXXXX. DURING THIS PERIOD, LN1 CHOSIN PROVIDED TIMELY AND ACCURATE PARALEGAL SERVICES TO MORE THAN 20 MILITARY COMMANDS, NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND TENANTS. IN ADDITION, HE PROVIDED JUDICIAL SUPPORT FOR 112 INVESTIGATIONS, 39 NONJUDICIAL PUNISHMENTS, AND 19 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATIONS. MOREOVER, HE COMPLETED OVER 1100 CUSTOMER SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS RESIDING ONBOARD NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY. PETTY OFFICER CHOSIN'S INITIATIVE, PERSEVERANCE, AND TOTAL DEDICATION TO DUTY REFLECTED CREDIT UPON HIMSELF AND WERE IN KEEPING WITH THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVAL SERVICE.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT WHILE CONDUCTING A STAFF ASSISTANCE VISIT IN SUPPORT OF CG'S USD-N HEALTH OF THE COMMAND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM FROM 2 MARCH 2018 TO 7 MARCH 18. HER TECHNICAL COMPETENCE ENABLED A THOROUGH EVALUATION OF THE LARGEST DYNAMIC BATTALIONS IN USD-N, RESULTING IN ACTIONABLE FINDINGS THAT SUPPORT THE COMMANDER'S ABILITY TO PROTECT SOLDIERS, DEVELOP LEADERS, CORRECT ISSUES, AND MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS THAT COUD ADVERSELY AFFECT UNIT MORALE AND READINESS. SSG JOHNSON'S PERFORMANCE REFECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON HER, TASK FORCE STEADFAST AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AS PARALEGAL NCO, 176TH MEDICAL BRIGADE. SGT RICO ACTED AS A RECORDER ON 12 ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARATION BOARDS BETWEEN XX XX XXXX AND XX XX XXXX. SHE COMPLETED ALL BOARD PREPARATION, SERVED AS RECORDER ON THE BOARDS AND COMPLETED ALL POST BOARD HEARING DOCUMENTATION TO INCLUE THE TRANSCRIPT. THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF SGT RICO BRING GREAT CREDIT UPON HERSELF, THE 176TH MEDICAL BRIGADE, 807TH MEDICAL COMMAND AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
MERITORIOUS SERVICE AS THE SENIOR PARALEGAL NCO FOR THE OSJA, JFHQ FROM OCTOBER 2008 TO DECEMBER 2016. DURING THIS PERIOD, STAFF SERGEANT COX PROCESSED NUMEROUS ADCO CASES AND COORDINATED COUNTLESS SEPARATION BOARDS AND SUCCESSFULLY BROUGHT MOST CASES TO CONCLUSION. HE SERVED AS AN EFFECTIVE MENTOR AND TRAINER TO MANY NEW PARALEGALS, WHO WENT ON TO BECOME VERY SUCCESSFUL IN THEIR LEGAL CAREERS. SSG COX IS AN OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF A SOLDIER, NCO, AND PARALEGAL TO HIS FELLOW AND SUBORDINATE SOLDIERS AND HIS ACTIONS REFLECT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF, THE OFFICE OF THE STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE, JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS, THE CALIFORNIA ARNG AND THE US ARMY.
Trial Defense Service NCO
SSG Hern is a capable SNCO who constantly demonstrates exceptional leadership skills as team Non Commissioned Officer and increases team productivity by enhancing team service.
He handled over 100 Article 15s, 40 chapters, 5 Article 32 hearings, 6 Summary courts martial, and assisted on 17 BCD-Special and General Courts-Martials.
As the de facto NCOIC, he regularly reviewed complex military justice and administrative files and researched case law for numerous trials. He conducted preliminary interviews of witnesses, developed and submitted all office reports, and maintained the brigade legal filing system.
SSG Hern is a recognized asset to the 1450 JAG DET who routinely thinks outside the box and is regularly consulted by the officers in the team for administrative advice and guidance.
He provided legal support to the Special court-martial convening authority, and all subordinate battalions, consisting of over 3,050 Soldiers.
FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT WHILE SERVING AS A PARALEGAL SPECIALIST. SPECIALIST SARCHET'S CONSISTENT DEMONSTRATION OF DEDICATION TO DUTY, TEAMWORK AND LEADERSHIP ENHANCED OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AND ENSURED MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENT. HIS ACTIONS ARE IN KEEPING WITH THE FINEST TRADTIONS OF MILITARY SERVICE AND REFLECT GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF, THE 102ND GENERAL SUPPORT BATTALION, THE TEXAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
FOR EXCEPTIONALLY MERITORIOUS SERVICE AS DEFENSE PARALEGAL NCO WHILE ASSIGNED TO THE UNITED STATES ARMY TRIAL DEFENSE SERVICE - HAWAII FIELD OFFICE FROM 10 AUGUST 2014 TO 20 SEPTEMBER 2017. STAFF SERGEANT MIXON'S DISPLAY OF PROFESSIONALISM, EXTRAORDINARY ADVOCACY SKILLS, AND DEVOTION TO DUTY ENSURED THE SUCCESS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY TRIAL DEFENSE SERVICE AND MADE HER AN INVALUABLE ASSET. SERGEANT MIXON'S EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE REFLECTS GREAT CREDIT UPON HIMSELF, THE UNITED STATES ARMY TRIAL DEFENSE SERVICE, THE JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL'S CORPS AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
Provided exceptional leadership by taking charge and always being on top of mission situations and requirements.
Vastly exceeded all competency expectations; processed 46 UCMJ actions, 30 Administrative Separations, 13 GOMORS, and 3 Courts-Martial proceedings.
Acted as the Brigade Operational Team's claims NCOIC during the brigade's JRTC rotation, provided superior leadership to three paralegals in an adverse training environment.
Meritorious service while serving as Paralegal Specialist, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan, from XXXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXXX. During this period, Sergeant William Mitchell demonstrated outstanding leadership by managing Fifth Air Force's largest and busiest military justice program in support of the Air Force's largest combat wing. In this capacity, he managed more than $500,000 in witness funding for 39 members and, as the lead paralegal on a premeditated murder hearing, facilitated a sentence of life without parole. His unprecedented use of Video Teleconference equipment to finalize the processing of a 3,000 page record of proceedings was recognized and lauded by Fifth Air Force senior judge advocate leadership. Further, he was instrumental in the collection of $7,000 in pro-government claims and saved 1,234 clients over $70,000 in legal fees. Finally, his exceptional service contributed to the Kadena Legal Office's selection as the Pacific Air Force's Legal Office of the Year for 2020. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Mitchell reflect credit upon himself, the 18th Wing Law Center, and the United States Air Force.
