SFC Newell's Narrative Report

Petty officer Gray has distinguished himself in the performance of his duities and is most deserving of his first Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for actions during the period from July 2013 to 2015, while assigned to U.S. Naval Construction Battalion One as an Equipment Operator, and Dispatcher. Petty Officer Gray quickly earned the respect and admiration of both his superior and subordinates with his eargerness to qualify on all required licensing for command tasking ahead of schedule in order to assume greater responsibilitys which greatly benefitted and supported command mission. He attained excellent rating knowledge, sound leadership abilities, and exceptionally strong work ethics. He has without doubt provided professionalism

The 120th Engineer Battalion consists of 8 companies with an assigned strength of 725 Soldiers. He currently oversees more than 20 active construction and improvement projects at Camp Gruber, Broken Arrow and Muskogee Armed Forces Reserve Centers and throughout the State of Oklahoma. LTC Ostervold’s leadership and dedication is unwavering. He personally developed and mentored subordinates within his span of control to improve on all soldier and engineering requirements. During his short time as the Battalion Commander, LTC Ostervold has been able to increase the retention of quality engineer soldiers through realistic and meaningful Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) training. LTC Ostervold has increased the overall strength of the Battalion by over 6% (42 Soldiers) by aggressively recruiting Soldiers that have a passion to serve their country in the Oklahoma National Guard and learn a valuable skill set as an Army

As the Facility Maintenance Officer, LTC Ostervold ensured that all engineering support required to support mobilizing units was available to reduce training distractions to the units and that the facilities were available 100% of the time. LTC Ostervold’s planning and managing skills allowed the engineering section to coordinate and complete all engineering and maintenance work order requests while processing over 129,000 soldier throughput days at the training center without one complaint.

2Lt Fisher was employed as a Platoon Commander (Pl Comd) on the Army Cadet Leader Course during her time at the CTC. At the beginning of the summer, she displayed disinterest and lack of motivation towards her position and associated responsibilities. During her initial interview, she identified two areas she would work on throughout the course of the summer: enhancing her organizational skills and ensuring cadet participation during scheduled periods of instruction.

On Thursday, 07/09/2015, at approximately 1722 hours, I, Deputy Stacy Stark #1815, responded to 147 Hillendale Dr., Murphysboro, IL 62966 to speak with the reporting party, Gary W. Darnell (M/W, DOB: 07/10/1956) and his wife, also the victim, Jane M. Darnell (F/W, DOB: 03-31-1958) about a reckless driving complaint. Jackson County Dispatch received the call for service via a non-emergency line at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

SFC Burns was selected above three of his peers, as the NCOIC for the Supply and Service (S&S) section. His impeccable work ethic, knowledge and keen attention to detail has enabled responsive sustainment and fostered an environment to achieve a high state of mission and equipment readiness. SFC Burns' pursuit for excellence and meticulous handling of administrative actions, attests to his professional demeanor to excel in the face of adversity or setback. He is a force multiplier to the team, testify to his personal military achievements.

My name is Tien. I am Vietnamese. Currently, I am living in Thu Duc district, in Ho Chi Minh city. I study intermediate level at the Thu Duc college of technology. I don’t live in a dormitory of school because my house is relatively near the school. I live with my parents. I study business administration. I like football, volleyball but I was only playing volleyball in the army, when I was demobilized there was no yard to play. I also listen to music a lot.

Corporal Cencich has my utmost support and highest recommendation for selection as Division non- commissioned officer of the quarter. Through this period, Corporal Cencich has executed his duties superbly. During Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-15, Corporal Cencich served as the fire support team chief, Kilo Company, 3d Battalion 8th Marines. While serving as the team chief, he conducted 500 calls for fire resulting in the safe and accurate firing of over 5,000 artillery rounds. Responsible for the team’s communication and observation suite, a value exceeding $100,000, Corporal Cencich ensured 100% accountability throughout training despite directly participating in multiple company and battalion exercises aboard Marine Air Ground

The following day, SFC Collins came into our office and formally introduced himself. It quickly became apparent to me that he was not like any of the other leaders I had encountered up to this point in my career. The first thing that struck me was how genuine he was and that he truly seemed to care about our section not just as soldiers, but as people. He knew the events that had led up to his becoming our new NCOIC, but showed no indication that it had affected or influenced his judgment of who we were or how we operated. After the initial orientation, he started asking about our counselings and began building our team foundation from there. By the end of that first meeting, I already knew he was honest, fair, competent and above all, a true leader.

My name is Laurie Medina and I’m a Student Assistant for the Software Engineering Team.

I’m going to start by saying we have some very good educators at Durant Public School that, make sure we are well prepared for college. Here at Durant Public School have been wonderful, exciteful, and delightful, I completed ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade here at Durant Public School. I’m currently attending the twelfth grade. Now I’m about giving you a brief summary of my experience at Durant Public School.

Sounds like you have a fun job. I see you attend ECU. That is where I would like to go after getting my Associates of Art. I may have to message you and learn more about ECU.

On 12-11-16 I responded to the above address. When I arrived on scene, I was instructed by the primary officer to search for casing. while searching the area, I was told to follow the ambulance to MMC and stay with the victim Thom Luu until Detectives arrive to relive me.

The NCOIC position was unique in Camp Bucca. There were over four Lieutenant Colonels, 3 Command Sergeant Majors, and 5 First Sergeant that all lived and worked on less than sixteen acres. SFC Sousa’s daily operational tempo was consumed with challenges ranging from advising on logistic support requirements for life support on the base to finding out who does he talk to about establishing a Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC) for this new installation. In addition to this, he became the subject matter expert for Morale and Welfare Recreation (MWR) matters.

- EXTRAORDINARY PROGRAM MANAGER. As the Detachment Training Coordinator, he conducted over 45 hours of operational training for 15 Sailors, resulting in the qualification of four additional Site Duty Officers, advancement of two Sailors to the next paygrade and 100 percent