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Army Values

NTC, Fort Irwin commends civilians, servicemembers

Story and photos by Gustavo Bahena Department Activity, for 35 years of service; Col. Jeffery Broadwater, and OPS GRP Com- is Staff Sgt. Kenith Thompson of B Co., 229th
Venita Hawkins, of Operations Group, for 30 mand Sgt. Maj. Christopher Tipton and be Aviation Regiment, 2916th Aviation Battalion,
Public Affairs Office years of service; Gregory Robinson, of Mission acknowledged for her three decades in the 916th SPT BDE. The Soldier of the Year for FY
and Installation Contracting Command, for 30 federal government. She expressed pride in 2015 is Pfc. Jonathan Tanner of B Co., 229th
Leadership and community members of this years of service, and; Curtis Russell, of 916th being part of the NTC mission. AVN REG, 2916th AVN BN, 916th SPT BDE.
military installation congratulated Department Support Brigade, for 30 years of service.
of the Army civilians and servicemembers for “Training individual Soldiers and military Moore remarked the NCO and Soldiers were
their service and accomplishments during a Moore said it is important to recognize organizations in preparation for future missions recommended by their leadership for outstanding
ceremony here, July 13. excellence in service and described the civilians is such an important job,” Hawkins said. “I performance and potential.
as part of an outstanding team. realize that I am part of an elite group of mili-
National Training Center and Fort Irwin tary members and civilian employees working “They were furthered coached and developed to
Deputy Commander Col. Matthew Moore “Their efforts have exemplified the Army together to meet this very important mission. I compete in challenging unit and NTC-level boards
presided over the ceremony, which honored civilian corps creed,” Moore said. “That is, they am both proud and honored to be a part of this of competition,” Moore said. “Their performance in
seven DA civilians, one non-commissioned are members of the Army team, dedicated to great organization.” striving for excellence while simultaneously excelling
officer and two Soldiers. the Army, supporting the mission – and most at their day-to-day duties is indeed impressive.”
importantly – providing stability and conti- Servicemembers were honored for winning
The civilians recognized: Charletta Zamora- nuity during war and peace, all tenants of the post-level NCO and Soldier boards of the quarter The accomplishments recognized that after-
Cruz, of Installation Management Command, Department of the Army civilian creed.” and year. Soldier of the Fourth Quarter in fiscal year noon serve as an example to all, said Moore. It is
for 20 years of service; Phylilis Huey, with 2015 is Pfc. Elamarcez Ellis of 2ndTransportation also a reminder of why “we all serve in this place to
IMCOM, for 20 years of service; Evita Bradley, Hawkins, a security specialist/manager with Company, 1916th Support Battalion, 916th SPT lead and support America’s greatest resource – its
of IMCOM, for 30 years of service; Kimberli OPS GRP, said it was a blessing from God to BDE. The NCO of the Fourth Quarter in FY 2015 sons and daughters who have volunteered to serve.”
Hamilton, with United States Army Medical stand with Moore, OPS GRP Commander
See AWARDS, page 11

David Goetsch, Spc. Jonathan Tanner and Calvin Phillips. Tanner is the National Training National Training Center and Fort Irwin Deputy Commander Col. Matthew Moore
Center and Fort Irwin Soldier of the Year for fiscal year 2015; he is an unmanned aircraft congratulates Staff Sgt. Kenith Thompson, the Non-commissioned Officer of the
systems operator with B Company, 229th Aviation Regiment here. Goetsch is the Fourth Quarter in fiscal year 2015. Thompson serves with B Company, 229th Aviation
president of the High Desert chapter of the Association of the United States Army Regiment here. To the right stands Pfc. Elamarcez Ellis of 2nd Transportation Company,
and Phillips the vice president of the same organization. They provided Tanner with a 1916th Support Battalion, 916th Support Brigade. Ellis is the Soldier of the Fourth
commemorative sword and pistol for his achievement. Quarter in FY 2015

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