Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Kimberly Calkins | Spc. Jessica Smith, 218th MEB, Health Care Specialist, was awarded the Army...... read more read more
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Spc. Jessica Smith, a Newberry, S.C. native, and Spc. Ryan Kluge, formally of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., both Health Care Specialists with the 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Charleston Readiness Center, Charleston, S.C., received the Army Achievement Medal, June 26.
The award was presented to Smith for tracking all Chemical, Biological, Nuclear, Radiological and High Explosive Consequence Management Response Force training conducted for Headquarters Company, 218th MEB, and training all Soldiers who missed the original training, and counseling service members in medical readiness.
“Since I have been in the South Carolina Army National Guard, it has been a pleasure to assist others with training,” said Smith, who has been a member of the SCARNG since August 2007. “I enjoyed having an important role in the CCMRF mission, and I was glad to make an impact.”
The award was presented to Kluge for supporting 1st Battalion, 178th Field Artillery, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, Georgetown, S.C. He trained nearly 170 personnel for the Combat Lifesaver Course as well as medical support during the 178th’s annual training before their deployment to Afghanistan in 2009.
“I was happy to train my fellow comrades as they prepared to go overseas,” said Kluge.
Kluge served overseas supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan in 2007-2008 and has been a member of the National Guard for five years.
| Date Taken: | 08.16.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 08.16.2010 11:07 |
| Story ID: | 54654 |
| Location: | CHARLESTON, SC, US |
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