December 6, 2021 — Soldiers deployed with the 3rd Medical Command, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, celebrated the second day of Hanukkah here, Nov. 29, 2021, by saying a prayer, lighting candles on hanukkiahs, singing traditional Yiddish songs, and spending time in fellowship with members of the community. MORE
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December 2, 2021 — If you’ve eaten at the Zone 2 dining facility here, chances are you’ve received a fist bump from Sgt. 1st Class Patrick W. Gowan.
The culinary specialist, a Reserve Soldier attached to the 3rd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, deployed here in March with the Los Angeles, California, based 311th Expeditionary Sustainment Command. MORE
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December 1, 2021 — He celebrates his heritage crafting ornaments and other items out of wood. His love for his craft and culture entwines with his service to God and country.
Chaplain (Col.) Douglas Swift, command chaplain, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, began learning about wood working when he was very young. Just as he progressed throughout his military career, he’s also become more refined in his craft. MORE
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November 30, 2021 — Sgt. Catherine E. Spruill knew she wanted to be a part of the military before she attended kindergarten.
“I always said I want to marry somebody in the military—because both of my parents were in the military and I liked the lifestyle of just always having that family feeling—and my dad was like, ‘you don’t have to marry somebody in the military, you can be in the military,’” the Merritt, North Carolina native said. “I was like ‘oh, I didn’t know that was possible,’ you know, as a little five year old, and so it was kind of always just a plan of mine.” MORE
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November 19, 2021 — CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait — More than 20 Soldiers assigned to the Fort Bragg, North Carolina, based 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command completed an 18.6-mile Norwegian Foot March here, Nov. 13, 2021.
The Soldiers have been deployed since August serving in support of 1st Theater Sustainment Command. The Fort Knox, Kentucky, based unit is responsible for sustainment operations throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
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November 19, 2021 — CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait — A Soldier descended from the Wolf Clan of the Seneca Nation of Indians, deployed here with the Fort Bragg, North Carolina, based 3rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command, reflected on her cultural and military roots for this year’s Native American Heritage observance.
“I’m proud to say I’m Native American,” said Staff Sgt. Jassmine J. Thornton. “I feel like if I had to live my life on a reservation I would fit perfectly.” MORE
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November 19, 2021 — PORT OF SHUAIBA, Kuwait — The Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, based 1100th Theater Aviation Sustainment Maintenance Group oversaw the preparations for the retrograde of more than 30 aircraft here, Nov. 7-12, 2021.
The AH-64E Apache, UH-60M Black Hawk, and CH-47F Chinook helicopters are assigned to the Fort Bragg, North Carolina, based 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division. The Soldiers were deployed to Afghanistan to support base closures and the U.S. military’s exit from the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul. MORE
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November 17, 2021 — More than 40 Soldiers deployed to Camp Arifjan and Camp Buehring, Kuwait participated in cultural awareness training here, Nov. 17, 2021.
The religious affairs specialists and chaplains began their day of cultural immersion, organized by the Area Support Group - Kuwait unit ministry team, at the Amricani Cultural Centre.
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November 9, 2021 — As a cadet in the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Program this Cincinnati native learned discipline and self-pride.
Ramon Turner Sr., security specialist, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, participated in the program from age 13-17, and after earning the rank of petty officer 1st class and spending many summers training and serving aboard Naval and Marine bases, grew a desire to become a U.S. Marine. MORE
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November 9, 2021 — Sgt. Naslie I. Hutchins’ favorite memories from childhood were created in her grandma Isabel’s kitchen. MORE
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