Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Banzhaf | Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey observes cavalry scouts with the 2nd Battalion,...... read more read more
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FORT HOOD, Texas – Around the 1st Cavalry Division, it isn’t uncommon to have senior leaders from the battalion, brigade or even division level stop by to observe training on Thursday mornings.
However on Aug. 27, troopers from 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cav. Div. had a special guest visit their training – all the way from the Pentagon.
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey visited the Greywolf Brigade during their First Team Training to meet with Soldiers, ask them about their well-being and leadership and answer any questions might have about the future of the Army.
“For the Sergeant Major of the Army to visit the Greywolf Brigade today was an honor and speaks to the professionalism and character of the Soldiers in our formations,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor Walker, command sergeant major of the 3rd ABCT. “It's important for our senior leaders to visit the Soldiers to keep a finger on the pulse of those who make our fighting force what it is.”
Walker accompanied Dailey through the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment “Garryowen” motor pool, where the unit had set up a series of training lanes.
During this week’s training, the troopers were focused on various weapon systems including the M4 Carbine and the M2 .50-caliber machine gun.
“It’s important to do these things,” said Dailey. “When you practice calling for fire or do weapons proficiency training, sometimes it seems repetitive but those are the things that fight and win wars.”
Dailey was able to observe some of the training, meet Soldiers and test their noncommissioned officers.
“When was the last time [your leader] checked your room?” Daily asked.
“A day ago, sergeant major - he came yesterday,” said Pvt. Jose Pleitesmejia, a Sugarland, Texas, native, and wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 2-7 Cav.
In addition, he had the opportunity to see Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery train scouts from the 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment and the 2-7 Cav.
“Even when you’re downsizing the military, there is opportunity,” said Dailey. “The opportunity is that we have time to train and ready those Soldiers in the individual critical tasks that are necessary for them to fight and win on the battlefield.”
His visit with the units left Dailey with a good impression.
“I am impressed,” he said. “It’s about noncommissioned officers providing great leadership to their Soldiers every day. When you have leaders doing just that, leading through competence, character and commitment, you know they are a part of a great organization.”
| Date Taken: | 08.27.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 09.02.2015 10:32 |
| Story ID: | 174993 |
| Location: | FORT HOOD, TX, US |
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