Courtesy Photo | Deputy Commanding General-Support Brig. Gen. James Pasquarette, U.S. Division-North...... read more read more
By Pfc. Alyxandra McChesney
CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE WARRIOR, Iraq – Sgt. Renea Rivers, support operations help desk non-commissioned officer, Company C, 101st Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, 1st Advise and Assist Task Force, earned special recognition for her ability to organize, manage and multi-task during an awards presentation at Contingency Operating Site Warrior in Kirkuk, March 12.
Deputy Commanding General-Support Brig. Gen. James F. Pasquarette, U.S. Division-North and 4th Infantry Division, presented Rivers with the Army Achievement Medal to acknowledge her efforts in support of Operation New Dawn.
Rivers’ dedication and drive contributed to her ability to successfully turn-in more than $1 million worth of equipment.
Rivera earned the award for managing and organizing the turn-in of excess equipment located at four U.S. operating locations in two days, said Staff Sgt. David Patterson, support operations NCO, Company C, 101st BSB, 1st Inf. Div., 1st AATF.
“She made sure everything was in order, allowing an expected 10-day turn-in to be accomplished in two days,” he said.
Rivers, a Sumter, S.C. native, displays an eagerness to learn everything she needs to do to accomplish the brigade’s missions, explained Patterson.
“She is willing to learn; she’s willing to grow and that is an outstanding quality in a leader,” said Patterson.
Rivers moved from her primary career field as a medical lab specialist, and joined the Support Operations team in December 2010 to assist the battalion supply with the equipment turn-in.
“I was happy about receiving the award,” said Rivers. “We do a lot of work tracking, processing and shipping the unit’s equipment.”
After reading the award, Rivers remained humble, crediting her accomplishments to the many efforts of the SPO team.
“I have to share this award with all the Soldiers who helped make this mission successful,” said Rivers.
| Date Taken: | 03.14.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 03.23.2011 11:44 |
| Story ID: | 67606 |
| Location: | CONTINGENCY OPERATING STATION WARRIOR, IQ |
| Web Views: | 19 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
This work, US Division-North Sustainment Hero clears excess equipment in record time, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.
No keywords found.
LEAVE A COMMENT