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Belvoir Soldiers honored in NCO induction ceremony By Jocelyn Broussard Army INSCOM Public Affairs Fort Belvoir welcomed 29 Soldiers into the Army’s Noncommissioned Officer Corps during a ceremony hosted by the U.S. Army Geospatial Intelligence Battalion in Belvoir’s Thurman Auditorium, Friday. The NCO Induction Ceremony is a tradition for Soldiers who have been promoted to the rank of sergeant. Senior NCOs convey to newly promoted sergeants the special pride and sense of esteem felt when a young Soldier enters the NCO Corps. “It’s a big deal for an NCO to make the right of passage from follower to leader. To celebrate it with them is an honor,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Gonzales from the U.S. Army Geospatial Intelligence Battalion, who served as the ceremony’s presiding official. Three NCOs representing NCOs of the past, present and future lit candles displayed behind wooden “N,” “C” and “O” letters. A red candle represented valor; a white candle, honor and integrity; and a blue candle, vigilance. Guest speaker, Command Sgt. Maj. William G. Bruns, U.S. Army Cyber Command and Second Army, shared his experiences with the audience and emphasized that leading is not an easy task. “Induction into the NCO Corps is not automatic. It’s a tremendous accomplishment and, definitely, hard earned,” Bruns said. “Leading Soldiers is an awesome responsibility that should not be taken lightly. It is hard work and a great privilege.” Bruns shared his four leadership principles, which have become a way of life for him and his family. He used the acronym “SLRP” for Standards and Discipline, Leadership and Development, (Professional) Relationships and People. “Sergeants are the first line of standards and discipline,” Bruns said. “It is very important that you understand what the regulation is saying and you are in direct and complete compliance 24/7, not just at work. Remember, standards don’t move and neither should your character. A young Soldier is always watching whether you are at work or Walmart, so always be professional.” Bruns emphasized that standards and discipline can either elevate or destroy a team or squad. He informed the Soldiers to use their power and influence wisely. “It is essential that we treat our NCOs with fairness and candor, constantly developing our younger leaders, so they are prepared for various conflicts and challenges,” Bruns added. As their names were called, the Soldiers walked through the NCO arch, signifying their transition from junior enlisted to NCO.
rison Sgt. Mahassin Elmeriouti, NGIC Sgt. Michelle Fratterigo, INSCOM Sgt. David Galarza-Rivera, Army GEOINT Battalion Sgt. Kevin Grant, Protective Service Battalion Sgt. Wade Hansen, USAE-S Troop Command Sgt. Bric Hudson, Protective Service Battalion Sgt. Christine Jefferson, 212th Military Police Detachment Sgt. Celestian Jump, U.S. Army Army photo by Sgt. Jeff Storrier Cyber Command Sgt. David Galarza-Rivera, U.S. Army Geospatial Intelligence Battalion, Sgt. Henry Kronlage II, USAE-S takes part in the Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Troop Command Sgt. Raimond Kwarteng, IN- Thurman Auditorium, Friday. Galarza-Rivera was one of 29 Fort Belvoir SCOM Soldiers to become NCOs. Sgt. Joshua Lane, Army GEOINT Battalion We Proudly Serve Active Military, Sgt. Jennifer Lopez, INSCOM Sgt. Dexter McDaniel, Protective Retired Military Members and Families Services Battalion Sgt. Matthew McKenzie, NGIC Sgt. Stacy McVeigh, USAE-S Mount Vernon Troop Command 8403 Richmond Highway, Suite I Sgt. Chane Nohr, NGIC Alexandria, VA 22309 Sgt. Jaquelyn Oropeza, USAE-S (703) 360-1070 Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Troop Command Old Town Sgt. Raimond Kwarteng, INSCOM 1500 King St., Suite 300 Sgt. Roberto Rivera Roman, Alexandria, VA 22314 USAE-S Troop Command (703) 683-6688 Phillips Sonicare Sgt. Peter Tucker, NGIC Electric Toothbrush Lake Ridge Sgt. Timothy Wode, 212th MP Detachment 12500 Lake Ridge Drive For ALL New Patients! Sgt. Maria Wroblewski, USAE-S Woodbridge, VA 22192 (703) 494-3176 Troop Command Sgt. Mario Zaldivar, Protective We are contracted with most PPO Insurances! Services Battalion Cpl. Caleb Stuart, INSCOM Noel Williams, INSCOM 1/4Cpl. Page 4-Color Ft. Belvoir Eagle Ad (7.2˝w x 6.65˝ h NovaDentalPartners.com )
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