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GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba - Induction into the Noncommissioned Officer Corps is an Army tradition that reinforces the heritage and professionalism of Army NCOs.
Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s 525th Military Police Battalion welcomed 40 new noncommissioned officers into its ranks Aug. 23, during a Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at the Windjammer.
The ceremony is a traditional hallmark of the U.S. Army, and symbolizes the evolving progression of leadership – the backbone of the U.S. Army.
“Inducting new NCOs into the Corps is a long-standing tradition in the Army and in the 525th MP Battalion,” said Sgt. Maj. Michael Baker, command sergeant major, 525th MP Battalion. “We want to ensure the NCOs understand that they are an important part of the history and traditions of the Army.”
Following in the footsteps that other NCOs before them took, inductees walked across the stage at the Windjammer Hall and were presented with signed copies of the NCO Creed and NCO Charge.
“Few other nations in the world have an effective NCO Corps,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Zavodsky, command sergeant major for U.S. Army South, and guest of honor.
“You are truly among the elite worldwide when it comes to your professionalism and your service,” he said.
The respect of the NCO was evident in the words spoken, and actions taken by the 525th MP Battalion, during the ceremony.
While the induction ceremony is typically a right of passage for an enlisted soldier coming into the rank of corporal or sergeant, leadership acknowledged at least one soldier who was not properly received into the corps.
“I didn’t have an induction ceremony when I pinned on my sergeant stripes,” said Staff Sgt. Kenneth Cabell, 189th MP Company.
“So when my chain of command learned about this, they included me in the ceremony so that I could experience this tradition for myself. This is a very special day for me,” he said.
| Date Taken: | 08.23.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 08.29.2013 16:54 |
| Story ID: | 112853 |
| Location: | NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, CU |
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