The COTA Awarded the Order of Saint Maurice

Photo By Sgt. daniel dyar | Senior Training Adviser to 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Bill Rivera is awarded the Order of Saint Maurice for serving the infantry community with distinction at Camp Atterbury, June 8. (Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Daniel Dyar)  

INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES

06.11.2015

Story by Maj. Christina Shepard 

76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - On June 8, the commander for the 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Col. Robert Burke, presented the Order of Saint Maurice to Bill Rivera, the Senior Training Adviser, for his dedication to training the brigade staff.

“Always remember the soldier out front,” said Rivera in his acceptance speech.

After 25 years of military service, Rivera had to retire due to medical conditions. Rivera still wanted to serve. In 2002, he was offered the position of Commander’s Operation Training Adviser. In 2011, the title changed under a new contract to Senior Training Adviser.

Rivera is considered an expert in the field of military operations, and training. “I help the brigade and battalions conduct, plan, prepare and execute staff training in accordance with the Army’s operation process.”

Burke presented Rivera the Order of Saint Maurice, an award for serving in the infantry community with distinction.

“I never received this while I was in the infantry,” Rivera said humorously.

• Date Taken: 06.11.2015
• Date Posted: 06.11.2015 11:54
• Story ID: 166274
• Location: INDIANAPOLIS, IN, US