Photo By Staff Sgt. Megan Leuck | Army Sgt. Jonathan Goble and Spc. Tanya Romero receive plaques as they were honored as...... read more read more
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By Jayme Pastoric
Joint Task Force Guantanamo Public Affairs
GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba - Seven Army core values – seven ways to measure the progression of Soldiers. These core values are loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage, taught to new Soldiers when they arrive in the Army and throughout their career.
The Army values, when arranged form the acronym LDRSHIP, or leadership. Army Sgt. Jonathan Goble and Spc. Tanya Romero have embraced their core values, excelled as leaders and were recently honored as Joint Task Force Guantanamo's Soldiers of the Quarter.
Romero, a member of the Joint Detention Group preventative medicine office, inspects the detainee facilities for health hazards and monitors the purity of the water.
"I collect mosquitoes from around the base and send them off for analysis," said Romero. "We do this to make sure there as no mosquitoes with any diseases."
Romero takes pride in setting the example and uses the Army core values as a guide.
"Commitment means following through with something that you have said you would do and giving it your all. Selfless service is the willingness to help others, even if it means that your needs have to be put on hold," said Romero.
"Achieving excellence involves going above the standards, and setting yourself apart from the rest of the group in some way. The Army value of respect is about treating everyone with fairness and dignity, not just our superiors, but also our peers and subordinates."
The key to success was Romero's ability to prepare for the Solider of the Quarter board. While accomplishing her mission in the JDG, she credits her non-commissioned officers for giving her time to prepare.
"The competition was nerve-wracking. We had the weapons qualification the day before the board, and we weren't told what our scores were, so we were all left wondering," said Romero.
"The next morning we had to take a physical fitness test, and then the board was that afternoon. The board consisted of four questions in various categories, and I can't honestly recall what any of them were since I was so nervous."
Goble, currently competing in a regional Solider of the Quarter board in San Antonio, Texas, is known for his ability to put the mission first and get the job done.
"He is a very motivated Solider - he is willing to help anyone," said Romero. "A lot of my success is due to him."
Army Spc. Angel Benitez works directly with Goble in the 525th Military Police Battalion arms room and feels Goble goes above and beyond his duties to take care of his Troopers.
Army 1st Sgt. Rodney Sanchez says Goble and Romero set themselves apart from peers by constantly going the extra mile to prepare themselves for the board.
"They studied hard, conducted their own physical training, and prepared their uniform during their off time," said Sanchez. "It takes a lot of dedication and discipline especially in their jobs to take the time to prepare themselves."
"Goble takes really good care of all of us in the arms room," said Benitez. "He makes sure all of our paper work and training is in order so we are able to succeed."
According to his Soldiers, Goble is a big fan of the Army and uses his actions, rather than his words, to influence. By providing a standard in all areas of the Army core values, junior Soldiers have a level of excellence they too can strive for.
| Date Taken: | 10.24.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 10.28.2008 10:31 |
| Story ID: | 25638 |
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