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Welcome CSM Rebuck, thank you for
service to the nation CSM Salinas
Story and photos by Gustavo Bahena
Public Affairs Office
The National Training Center and Fort Irwin wel-
comed its new senior enlisted advisor – Command Sgt.
Maj. Edison Rebuck – and his family, during a change of
responsibility ceremony here, Oct. 15.
National Training Center and Fort Irwin Commander Maj.
Gen. Joseph Martin hands the NTC colors to Command
Sgt. Maj. Edison Rebuck during a change of responsibility
ceremony here, Oct. 15.
Mrs. Melba Salinas and Command Sgt. Maj. Noe Salinas enjoy Salinas received a Legion of Merit award and the
a light-hearted moment during a retirement ceremony for Order of St. George medallion. His spouse, Melba Sa-
him here, Oct. 15.
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Leadership
The NTC and Fort Irwin commander, Maj. Gen. Jo-
seph Martin, presided over the ceremony, which saw the
interim command sergeant major pass the NTC colors to
the general, who then handed them to Rebuck.
Command Sgt. Maj. Noe Salinas relinquished the in-
terim position, he held for six months, as he retired from
service to the nation that spanned 29 years.
Martin thanked Rebuck for accepting the offer to serve
alongside him and explained that the command sergeant
major “is no stranger to the NTC.”
“He’s trained in multiple echelons on six different occa-
sions here at Fort Irwin and the NTC,” Martin said. “He’s
a battle tested leader with multiple combat deployments
and he’s got all the skills we need in the command group
to lead from the top of the NCO chain.
Rebuck thanked the general for the assignment and
emphasized to the audience of Soldiers, family members
and the community that he is approachable.
“I appreciate the opportunity to serve you as your
command sergeant major and I ask that you utilize me
as your resource, and we’ll continue to lead, to train and
win. Army Strong,” Rebuck said.
Rebuck also thanked Salinas and described him as pas-
sionate and energetic. He stated the retiring Soldier has
made the Army a better place.
Martin said it was a privilege to honor Salinas and his Dept. of the Army photo
National Training Center and Fort Irwin Command Sgt. Maj.
family at the ceremony. He explained that Salinas’ dedi- Edison Rebuck.
cation to the nation included service in Korea, Panama, National Training Center and Fort Irwin Commander Maj.
Gen. Joseph Martin shakes hands with Command Sgt. Maj.
Poland, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. He deployed 10 Noe Salinas after presenting him with the Legion of Merit
award and medal, Oct. 15.
times, and was in combat four years; he received two
Purple Hearts, four Bronze Stars, and two combat infan-
try badges. He displayed dedication, consistent selfless
service, and steadfast determination to succeed in the pro-
fession that demands it each and every day. He described
Salinas as “an unparalleled wingman and a great friend.”
“Thanks for all that you’ve done for Operations Group,
the NTC and Fort Irwin, and most importantly the United
States Army. Don’t ever forget that,” Martin said.
In his remarks, Salinas made it clear that being a Soldier
was the best job “I ever had.”
“This has been a long ride for me and my family,”
Salinas said. “It’s had some very high points and some
very low points. Tons of sacrifices made by my family
and a few by me. There are also about 160 Soldiers,
who are not here today … to enjoy this great day with
me and you. It is because of them and all the great,
and not so great, Soldiers that I’ve had the pleasure to
serve with, coach, teach, mentor, lead, deploy with,
and enjoy every day of these last 29 years.
“There’s a lot of people in this audience right now
who helped get to where I’ve been, where I stopped,
and where I’m continuing to go. I thank all of you for
the memories in this chapter of my life, but it’s time
to start the next chapter. Train the Force.”
linas, received the Outstanding Civilian Service Medal.
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