Soldier Of The Month
This week our unit had it's Soldier of the Month Board for October. I was one of the soldiers paricipating along with three others. During the Soldier of the Month Board, you are quizzed on your knowledge in several areas such as Army History, military customs and courtesies, Army Regulations, common tasks and general soldiering skills. I was pretty nervous at first, but I calmed down somewhat after being in there for a while. I was the first soldier to go, so I entered, reported, did some facing movements, and took my seat to begin answering questions. I answered questions from four NCO's. Each NCO had a variety of questions for me in several different areas. Overall, I felt like I did my best, but there were a few questions I didn't know, and some I knew I answered wrong.
After everyone went through the board, we waited until later on in the day when the winner was announced.
The First Sergeant said a few words and also had the other board members say a few words, and then he announced me as the winner. We shook hands and he presented me with a Certificate of Appreciation.
Along with the Soldier of the Month, a board was held for NCO of the month. SGT Bramsen won the NCO of the Month, and was given a Certificate of Appreciation as well.
The 1SG took a picture with the two of us, so if I can get a hold of it, I will post it for sure.
After everyone went through the board, we waited until later on in the day when the winner was announced.
The First Sergeant said a few words and also had the other board members say a few words, and then he announced me as the winner. We shook hands and he presented me with a Certificate of Appreciation.
Along with the Soldier of the Month, a board was held for NCO of the month. SGT Bramsen won the NCO of the Month, and was given a Certificate of Appreciation as well.
The 1SG took a picture with the two of us, so if I can get a hold of it, I will post it for sure.
posted by Beans at 6:06 PM
9 Comments:
Beans,
You are the man. Nicely done. Now, you must win the soldier of the quarter, then the Squadron soldier of the quarter and do us all proud. Don't bother coming back without those two awards.
Congratulations!!! We knew you had it in you.
Congratulations! Now, you hunt down that picture and get it up here asap!!! I want to see this Soldier of the Month!
Love Mom.
P.S. That's a nice birthday present :)
Great job! Congratulations!
Congrats Brent! And Happy Birthday tomorrow! It sounds like its a good month for you!
-Jill
Congratulations, Brent. But those of us back home knew it would be you! I had to look back tonight, as I had not been on here for a little while.
I see it is your birthday tomorrow? Hope it is a great one. Happy birthday.
I got a video from James Sykes today. It was cool because he shot it from a helicopter, and I got to see a great deal of what the terrain and country side are like. It is great to hear from you guys so that I know you are okay, and that I learn about what is happening from someone other than the 6:00 news anchors. At least when I hear from you guys, I know I'm getting the truth.
I hope you know how proud we all are of the terrific job you are doing. I tell everyone at Raymond Central about how you're doing whenever I get the chance. It's a great feeling that we have graduates out in the world who are making us proud--and there are many of them.
Keep blogging--I find it interesting, educational, and it makes me feel like I can still be a part of your life even though you're gone from the hallowed walls of RC.
Take care,
Mrs. Rittenburg
Happy Birthday Brent
Grandma & Grandpa Miller
Happy Birthday and Congratulations! I think I will have a drink to celebrate for you, and of course, to celebrate your birthday. You were gone last year for your 21st birthday. But don't worry, I celebrated for you and you'd be proud of what your lil sis can handle. Now, it's time for 22, but I'm up for the challenge!! Take care!
Love, Meagan
Hey Brent, Happy Belated Birthday!! We are all so proud of you and even if you didn't "win" the soldier of the month, in our eyes you're still an outstanding soldier and one that we are so proud of. I have been sharing your blog with those around my office here and they are so interested in your blog and how you are doing. Whenever you have an update I print it out and hang it ourside my cubicle!! Take care and hope to have you home real soon.
Love Auntie Marge and family
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