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OSUT graduates #24-12
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! HooahGraduates :
PV2 M.Pastega
PV2 J.Forrester
PFC H.Rue
Instructors :
SGT W.Fives
SPC Q.Clayton
SPC B.Fitzgerald
CPL H.McMahon
SPC D.Hughson
WOC J.White
PFC I.Bar-Tal
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National Medal of Honor Day
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.
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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
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 MarshForce 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:
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
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
E-5 Sergeant
CPL D.Shade is being promoted to Sergeant
W-1 Warrant Officer 1
WOC K.Hall is being promoted to Warrant Officer 1The following soldiers have been awarded:
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
SPC Q.Clayton w "V" device
SPC G.Nagy w "V" device
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
Armed Forces Service Medal
SSG N.Kovic - FIG
SPC G.Plunkett - FIG
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
CW4 A.Diomedes
CW2 L.Kelso
SPC A.Borovetski
SPC Q.Dijkstra
SPC J.Erickson
SPC P.Byrde
Army Achievement Medal
WOC J.White
SPC D.Hughson
SPC B.Fitzgerald
Army Commendation Medal
SGT D.Smiřický
CPL T.Hunter
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
Joint Service Commendation Medal
CW2 J.Tracey
SPC Q.Clayton
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
Basic Airborne Badge
CPL R.Winters
SPC G.Nagy
SPC K.Siegel
PFC J.Culvey
U.S. Army Aviator Wings
WO1 K.Hall
French Fourragere
CPL R.Winters
SPC Q.Clayton
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3rd Infantry Division Soldier Saves People from Burning Building
U.S. Army photo by SGT Duke EdwardsFORT 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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