BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – The 536th Support Maintenance Company, from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, relinquished their authority over field-level maintenance and recovery support operations in Regional Commands – East, North and Capital to the 514th Support Maintenance Company, from Fort Drum, N.Y., during a transfer of authority ceremony here March 26.
Capt. Dewey Courtney, a Dallas native, 514th SMC company commander, and 1st Sgt. Michael Green, a Mount Juliet native, 514th SMC senior enlisted leader, uncased the 514th SMC colors, symbolizing the unit’s assumption of responsibility for the areas of operations.
“We are excited to assume the mission and appreciate the smooth RIP/TOA process with the 536th SMC,” said Courtney.
The mission is nothing new for the 514th SMC as the unit supported Operation Enduring Freedom in 2012. Due to the quick return to theater, the unit was able to retain Soldiers, who are on their second tour, and benefit from their experience.
“The transition from the states to Afghanistan has been made much easier on the new Soldiers due to a combination of excellent training and the experience we have in the company,” said Cpl. Nikolas Huber, an Allentown, Pa. native, 514th SMC training room NCO.
The TOA ceremony was overseen by Lt. Col. Agosto Hector, commander of the 77th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, Task Force Garita. Also attending the ceremony were Col. Willie Rios, the 10th Sustainment Brigade commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jose A. Castillo, 10th SBDE senior enlisted leader.
Courtney concluded his address by assuring the leadership of the 10th SBDE that the 514th SMC will continue to uphold the standard set by the 536th SMC.
“Over the last eight months, we have trained hard for this deployment and now it is time to execute the mission,” said Courtney. “We are excited about the opportunities we have and look forward to making history here in Afghanistan.” said Courtney. “The company is prepared and ready to accomplish the mission.”
| Date Taken: | 03.26.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 04.07.2014 11:16 |
| Story ID: | 124651 |
| Location: | BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AF |
| Hometown: | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, US |
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