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AGC JOURNAL 2016

Assigned To

The United States of America

By Major Steve Marsh

The Adjutant General’s Corps
offers so many opportunities

and experiences across the
entire spectrum of military
life for both its officers
and soldiers. Whilst it is
renowned for the support it
gives to Adventure Training,
it is also known for the
diverse assignment locations
around the globe. Like many
locations, the United States
offers a fantastic ‘life’ and

‘work’ experience.

Appointments Beach and the United Nations in New
York.
The SPS assigned to the United States are
on the east coast, but between them they Major Stephen Marsh (Washington D.C.)
assist in the J1/J4 administration for 750 Captain Verity Harman (Washington D.C.)
military and UK Based Civilian personnel Staff Sergeant Nick Grey (Washington
in 46 locations within 34 States spread D.C.)
across four time zones. During 2015/16 the Sergeant Nancy Kuva (Washington D.C.)
Corporal Richard Johnston (Washington
D.C.)
Staff Sergeant Kelly Scott (Norfolk,
Virginia)
Sergeant Sian Brackett (New York)

Work – Life Balance

A good work - life balance is essential and
the SPS members are no exception. Nancy
Kuva is the scrum half for the Army Rugby
Union team and a key player in the local and lots of ‘road trips’ all contributed to
Washington DC ladies team. Members an amazing assignment experience in the
have trekked down into the Grand Canyon United States of America.
Support Group USA. Rear Row left to right: Rhodri Burt,
Steve Boultby, Colin Patterson. Front Row: Richard for a week and eventually managed to
Johnston, Steve Marsh, Chloe Bridge and Nanise Kuva get out again. A three day 56 mile open Above: Nancy Kuva glad to be back on dry land
canoe journey down the Shenandoah
SPS appointments were in the main within River under the watchful eye of the ‘Blue Middle: The view Of the Grand Canyon prior to the two day
descent
the British Embassy, Washington D.C. but Ridge Mountains of Virginia’ was a great
others were in support of Permanent Joint autumn highlight. Combine these with Bottom: Intermediate camp with another day to go before the
Headquarters in Florida, NATO in Virginia short treks, concerts, major sporting events bottom of the Grand Canyon

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