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    • OSUT graduates #24-12


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      Congratulations to the soldiers of OSUT class #24-12 (Arma3) for successful completion of training! These soldiers have been awarded the Army Service Ribbon and have earned the right to be a full active member of their squad and the unit! This is merely the first step in their career here at 3rdID, we look forward to your continued success! Hooah

       

      Graduates :

       

      image.png.307eca1c54d4ec617c7fe4442827eb5a.pngPV2 M.Pastega  image.png.d4f228b592a20573d8c836fe68df9ad8.pngimage.png.429f9228c44ba80da241920de8edfe9d.png

      image.png.6e532165f694b7dad9a3f570805d1cff.pngPV2 J.Forrester  image.png.6a4860bef9dc66a5ce8380106edab95c.png image.png.9747882bbd674e7d0f184c56486c8d12.png

           image.png.63c83c062951115d2fb7fd3331bf13f1.png PFC H.Rueimage.png.2a018b3d41597023489ff6b2733ad88f.pngimage.png.0583a9264e215282d5c91a6089ea5e28.pngimage.png.7223ef60392eb65111183f36861300f6.png

       

      Instructors

       

      image.png.c4c6f1227a0565659cbd1ec777e22b3c.png SGT W.Fives   

      image.png.acb486685499d3d2b5a989931cda00d9.png  SPC Q.Clayton 

            image.png.fc2ca5d76bc97e2ca1533f97c90feb1c.pngSPC B.Fitzgerald   

           image.png.ca760ab13f502677e3305e79cd2f21a6.pngCPL H.McMahon  

      image.png.d267c2695416350fd0c328f77ef7bcaa.pngSPC D.Hughson

      image.png.2a29448e4480a6300c8fee64287d6e77.png WOC J.White       

      image.png.a9b1aa2611860cefb8ce9fd3340199a2.pngPFC I.Bar-Tal     

       



    • National Medal of Honor Day


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      On March 25th, Americans commemorated National Medal of Honor Day, a day dedicated to honoring the brave individuals who have been awarded the nation's highest military honor for their acts of valor and heroism. This prestigious medal is awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in risking their lives to save others.

      Throughout the country, ceremonies and events were held to pay tribute to Medal of Honor recipients and to recognize their selfless contributions to the nation. Many communities organized parades, memorial services, and educational programs to raise awareness about the significance of this distinguished honor and the sacrifices made by these extraordinary individuals.

      National Medal of Honor Day serves as a poignant reminder of the valor and courage displayed by those who have served in the armed forces, embodying the highest ideals of duty, honor, and sacrifice. It is a day for Americans to come together and reflect on the profound impact of these individuals' actions on our nation's history and values.



    • 21 Year anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq War


      The Iraq War, also known as Operation Iraqi Freedom, began 21 years ago today in 2003 with the invasion of Iraq by a coalition led by the United States. The primary stated justification for the invasion was the belief that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and posed a significant threat to global security. The Bush administration argued that Saddam Hussein had links to terrorist organizations and could provide WMDs to them. Despite worldwide opposition and protests, the coalition launched airstrikes on March 19, 2003, followed by ground forces moving into Iraq.

      The initial phase of the war saw rapid advances by coalition forces, overwhelming Iraqi defenses and capturing key cities such as Baghdad within weeks. However, the anticipated WMDs were not found , leading to questions about reason for the invasion. As the conflict transitioned from conventional warfare to insurgency, the coalition faced increasing resistance from various Iraqi factions opposed to the occupation. What was view initially as a normal and reasonable military operation would lead to an 8 year war

       

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    • ALPHA COMPANY CEREMONY 03MAR2024


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      Alpha Co. Opening notes
      Kat Medical vote
      DMOS Requirement for SPC has been moved up to CPL effective March 1st, vote requirement has gone up from 5 to 8, SPC requires 2 months TIG as PFC.
      Restricted to 2 DMOS. 3 or more requires authorization by the Battalion Commander.
      Warrior Leadership Course will be hosted March 15th at 1530 EST and 16th at 1300EST by MAJ LaFlash, 1SG Garcia, SSG Duck and SSG Marsh

      Force Improvment Classes

      Anniversaries
      SPC I.Franklin - 1 year (23rd, March)

      The Alpha Company Award Ceremony is a special occasion once a month to allow the unit commander to honor recipients who have been recognized for their accomplishments while assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division Realism Gaming Unit.

      The Secretary of the Army has reposed special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and professional excellence of the following Soldiers. In view of these qualities and their dedicated service to the 3rd Infantry Division, they are, therefore, promoted and awarded the following.

      The following Soldiers are promoted to:

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      E-3 Private First Class
      PV2 J.Grant is being promoted to Private First Class
      PV2 E.Gonzales is being promoted to Private First Class
      PV2 J.Culvey Is Being Promoted to Private First Class

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      E-4b Specialist
      PFC T.Kit is being promoted to Specialist
      PFC J.Koe is being promoted to Specialist
      PFC M.Alther is being promoted to Specialist
      PFC X.Swoop is being promoted to Specialist
      PFC K.Siegel is being promoted to Specialist
      PFC J.White is being promoted to Specialist

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      E-5 Sergeant
      CPL D.Shade is being promoted to Sergeant

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      W-1 Warrant Officer 1
      WOC K.Hall is being promoted to Warrant Officer 1

      The following soldiers have been awarded:

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      Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
      SPC Q.Clayton w "V" device
      SPC G.Nagy w "V" device

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      Good Conduct Medal
      1LT N.Cooper
      WO1 D.Lotus
      SGT K.Krios
      SGT D.Shade
      SPC T.Kit
      SPC Q.Dijkstra
      SPC M.Alther
      PFC A.Siebens
      PFC R.Sjordal
      PV2 L.Stone
      PV2 R.Ridge

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      Armed Forces Service Medal
      SSG N.Kovic - FIG
      SPC G.Plunkett - FIG

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      Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
      CW4 A.Diomedes
      CW2 L.Kelso 
      SPC A.Borovetski 
      SPC Q.Dijkstra 
      SPC J.Erickson 
      SPC P.Byrde 

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      Army Achievement Medal
      WOC J.White
      SPC D.Hughson
      SPC B.Fitzgerald

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      Army Commendation Medal
      SGT D.Smiřický
      CPL T.Hunter

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      Joint Service Achievement Medal
      SSG N.Kovic
      SGT J.Nicholas
      SGT A.Shocked
      CPL R.Winters
      SPC A.Zvik
      SPC G.York
      SPC B.Fitzgerald

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      Joint Service Commendation Medal
      CW2 J.Tracey
      SPC Q.Clayton

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      Humanitarian Service Medal
      1LT N.Cooper
      WO1 D.Frost
      WOC J.White
      SGT A.Shocked
      CPL M.Donnelly
      SPC Q.Clayton
      PFC R.Sjordal
      PV2 R.Barnes

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      Basic Airborne Badge
      CPL R.Winters
      SPC G.Nagy
      SPC K.Siegel
      PFC J.Culvey

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      U.S. Army Aviator Wings
      WO1 K.Hall

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      French Fourragere
      CPL R.Winters
      SPC Q.Clayton

       



    • 3rd Infantry Division Soldier Saves People from Burning Building


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      U.S. Army photo by SGT Duke Edwards

       

      FORT STEWART, Ga. — “I get out of my vehicle and run over to the railing, yelling down to individuals ‘Hey is that building on Fire?,’ with them responding ‘yes,’ I climbed over the railing and jumped onto a garbage can then onto the ground, running towards the building,” said Warrant Officer Zarah Dimond.
      Dimond, a cyberspace defense warrant officer assigned to Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division arrived a day earlier than her peers to attend a defensive cyber operations symposium at Fort Carson, Colorado, only to take action in saving lives around her. Demonstrating the selfless leader she is, it was nothing out of the ordinary.

      The morning of Dec. 4, 2023, Dimond heated up her rental car in the hotel’s parking garage before driving in cold weather when she began to smell smoke, assuming that the car had a defective heating system until she looked up. She saw people frantically leaving the building next door in a cloud of smoke.
      Those close to Dimond would not be surprised by her instincts. Serving your country is a duty that comes with being a member of the armed forces, and she does this obligation devotedly and selflessly.

      “As I’m banging on the doors, I find a man stumbling his way through the hallway,” said Dimond. “I grabbed him by the arm and guided him towards the door to get him outside.”
      She continued to gather more individuals, repeatedly going in and out the burning building despite the risk to her own health and what she could be leaving behind. Dimond has five children, all of which idolize her as a single mother. However, she couldn’t shake the thought that people in the building also had families waiting for them at home.

      “For those people who are in there, they have families too,” said Dimond. “Something as simple as going in there to get them out can save a whole life and a whole family from grief.”
      The act of saving others with pure intentions spoke volumes about her character. Fellow Soldiers and superiors recommended her for an award in recognition of her heroic actions.

      “She’s always ready to help and always prepared to answer a question,” said Cpt. Donny Lopera, a network engineer assigned to 3rd ID. “When a person with five kids takes the initiative to enter a burning building without hesitation, it’s personal courage and selfless service.”
      Dimond emphasized that in the Army, selfless service extends farther than just one Soldier. The foundation is in each team member's dedication to persevere a bit longer, examine a little more closely and go a little farther to find ways that may contribute to the efforts.

      “We need more leaders who are willing to do more than their job for anybody,” said Dimond. “If we start acts of service, generosity and kindness to others; it’ll be infectious and the United States Army’s population will grow.”

      It’s also important as a Soldier to embody the trait of personal courage similar to what Dimond has displayed because in the face of adversity, a Soldier will face fear or danger whether it be physically or morally. Additionally, it is crucial for leaders to consistently lead by example to set these expectations of our Soldiers.

      Later on, it was discovered that the fire originated in a crawl space, mainly including electrical smoke that crept in and consumed the building. If it wasn’t for Dimond’s brave actions that day, the outcome could have been drastically different.

      Courage and a love for our brothers, sisters, and even neighbors is what makes Soldiers unique in a world full of uncertainty as Dimond has reminded us all. (U.S. Army article by Spc. Destiny Husband)




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