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    North Carolina National Guard leaders visit guardsmen deployed in Kuwait

    North Carolina National Guard leaders visit guardsmen deployed in Kuwait

    Photo By Lt. Col. Matthew Devivo | The 113th SB has four Army logistics vessels. These boats range from over 100 feet to...... read more read more

    RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES

    03.26.2012

    Story by Maj. Matthew Devivo 

    113th Sustainment Brigade

    CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - The commander of the North Carolina National Guard was in Kuwait this week to visit soldiers from the 113th Sustainment Brigade deployed here.

    Maj. Gen. Gregory A. Lusk, the Adjutant General, and Command Sgt. Major John H. Swart, the state's top enlisted soldier, spent two days in and around Kuwait to meet with members of the Greensboro-based 113th Sustainment Brigade, its subordinate units and the Winston-Salem based 1452nd Heavy Equipment Transport Company.

    “Command Sgt. Major Swart and I really wanted to come over here and see the 113th Sustainment Brigade and all its soldiers,” said Lusk. “We wanted to tell them eye to eye just how proud we are of their hard work and selfless service, and to see for ourselves the broad range of missions that the sustainment brigade is undertaking every day to sustain units in Kuwait, Afghanistan and elsewhere in Central Command’s area of operations."

    The 113th SB deployed to Kuwait in December, 2011is a critical logistics command involved in the final consolidation and disposition of equipment and resources from Iraq. The brigade is also managing the flow of critical resources to U.S. and allied forces in Afghanistan and across Central Command’s area of operations.

    “This was a great trip,” said Command Sgt. Major Swart. “The majority of our time here was spent talking and visiting with the soldiers and not in a chair listening to briefs. From town hall meetings to meals with senior non-commissioned officers, Maj. Gen. Lusk and I had some great conversations and were able to discuss many topics with the troops.” Swart concluded by saying, “It’s easy to see that the Steel Brigade has been well trained, has dedicated leadership at all levels, and is ready for whatever missions come their way.”

    One of the highlights of the trip was a tour of Kuwait Naval Base where the 113th SB has four Army logistics vessels. These boats range from over 100 feet to 340 feet in length and can transport various types of cargo all across the region. “It’s amazing to realize all the different missions the sustainment brigade has to execute, and the vast distances that brigade soldiers operate from in order to support military operations across the region.” The 113th SB has soldiers deployed in Kuwait, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan and Afghanistan. “They are making a lasting impression on the future of logistic support to Kuwait and the war-fighter in Afghanistan,” Maj. Gen. Lusk proudly stated.

    “It was motivating for all the soldiers from the Steel Brigade to see Maj. Gen. Lusk and Command Sgt. Maj. Swart from the North Carolina National Guard,” said Col. David Jones, commander of the 113th Sustainment Brigade. “Soldiers enjoy hearing and speaking with senior leaders from the Army no matter if they are active duty, National Guard, or Reserve, because that is what our brigade team is composed.”

    The trip was organized through the Joint Monthly Access for Reserve Components program, which is a USCENTCOM Commander-sponsored program and allows both Army Reserve and National Guard leaders to go visit their troops deployed in Kuwait or Afghanistan.

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    Date Taken: 03.26.2012
    Date Posted: 03.31.2012 01:55
    Story ID: 86053
    Location: RALEIGH, NC, US

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