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I was well positioned to execute the duties as Maintenance Control Safe for Flight Chief through two arduous detachments and work up cycles. I surpassed all expectations up and down my chain of command and was awarded appropriately for my leadership actions. I thrive on the opportunities to lead while providing mentorship and guidance to Sailors and Marines alike. My record of accomplishments as a professional, leader, manager and mentor exemplifies the traits required and will ensure my success if selected.

Over his 24 year career, Master Sergeant Perez has distinguished himself through exceptionally meritorious service in a succession of positions of great importance and responsibility to the Army from October 2006 to September 2016, culminating as the Medical Operations Sergeant and Chief Medical NCO, 1st Calvary Division 's (1CD) Surgeon Section for the past 36 months. His previous positions of significant leadership include First Sergeant and Senior Practical Nurse, Ground Ambulance Company, 65th Medical Brigade, Korea; First Sergeant and Chief Clinical NCO, United States Army Medical Department Activity (USAMEDD), West Point, New York; Chief Medical NCO, Border Transition Team, 3rd Infantry Division (FWD), Operation Iraqi Freedom; Senior Training Development Writer, Army Medical Department Center and School.

Performed duties of an SGL assigned to the Basic Leader Course (BLC) for the Fires Center of Excellence (FCOE). Served as the subject matter expert for all Course Management Plan (CMP) and Programs of Instruction (POI,) training and maintaining instructor certification. Responsible for the wellbeing, safety, professional development, and training of 16 Soldiers on a 22-day recurring cycle, performing nine cycles a year. During my tenure as a BLC SGL, I achieved numerous accomplishments and achievements. Received enormous praise from the United States Sergeants Major Academy (USAMA) for renovation of a Training Support Package (TSP) that was implemented across BLCs for the entire Army. Hand-picked as NCO of the Month for September 2015, selected

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

For more than three decades, Army Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO) were part of an era of fast promotions through the NCO ranks, with some Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) seeing Soldiers make the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC) with six to seven years time in service (TIS). Since the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, the United States military was facing a challenge that produced two separate operations simultaneously in the same region of the world which called for thousands of additional service members, especially in the ranks of NCOs. While “fast tracking” was great for the individual, it left many enlisted Soldiers, as well as Officers angry and frustrated with the lack of knowledge these young NCOs were demonstrating when it came to basic Soldiering tactics and techniques. This stems from the decades old Sergeant and Staff Sergeant promotion boards, lack of leadership time, as well as lack of diversity within major Army Component Commands (COCOMS).

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.

SGT Guarino exemplified technical, tactical skill and ability as the IMO support for the 335TH SC(T) Commander's Conference from 17-20 September 2015. SGT Guarino displayed outstanding initiative in the set up and wiring of the G3 Classroom and implemented wireless Internet service in the Drill Hall for attendees of the Commander's Conference. SGT Guarino's dedication to the mission was demonstrated throughout the Commander's Conference. His actions set the standard for his Soldiers to

Submission for award based on Petty Officer Brewer's upcoming retirement after completing 20 years active military service. For meritorious service as N2 Departmental Leading Petty Officer at U.S. Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station Far East Detachment, Diego Garcia from January 2015 to April 2016. Her resourcefulness, decisiveness and management skills directly contributed to the highly successful performance of her personnel and the success of the Command. Specific accomplishments include:

Mr David C. Martino is a native of Bridgewater Massachusetts. A graduate of Northeastern University as a ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate, he commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Field Artillery in 1982. Over a 24 year active duty career he held a variety of command and staff assignments from Platoon through the Department of the Army level staff culminating with command of the Division Artillery (DIVARTY), 101st Airborne Division (AASLT), Chief of Staff,101st Airborne Division (AASLT).

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.

CPL Allen achieved the XVIII Airborne Corps Noncommissioned Officer Basic Leader Course graduation requirements with an overall 94.60% grade. CPL Allen passed the Army Physical Fitness Test with a score of 295. He received a superior in written communication. Displaying his understanding of Army Correspondence and the importance of effectively communicating professionally. CPL Allen's professionalism, high character and dedication throughout the course was great. As a result of that he received a superior rating in leadership. He invested time into others by staying after for study hall or giving subject matter expert feedback to his classmates. CPL Allen will be a tremendous contributor to the Noncommissioned Officer Corps. Made a significant

I strongly recommend SPC Chaquea, Diego F. to be selected for the AMEDD Enlisted Commissioning Program. As his Platoon Sergeant, I can personally attest to his maturity, intelligence, fortitude and professionalism. SPC Chaquea is an asset for this Aviation Medical Company and the rest of the 2-501st Aviation Regiment. In the time supervising him, he has clearly demonstrated attributes of a model soldier with a relentless motivation, strong character and enthusiasm to accomplish assigned tasks.

SFC Cedeno will be an outstanding Operations NCO; promote to MSG now. He led this academy with expertise and passion for excellence to sustain rating of "Learning Institution of Excellence". In addition he is a superb and reliable leader with highly developed organizational and analytical skills who is fully qualified to serve in positions of higher