19th ESC bids farewell to its senior enlisted leader

Photo By Cpl. Jaehyung Sin | A member of the Daegu community bids farewell and good luck to Command Sgt. Maj. Joe M. Ulloth during a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony at Kelly Fitness Center, Camp Walker, Korea, May 12, 2017. Ulloth’s “be positive” attitude contributed to 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command’s success during three major exercises conducted during the last year. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Jae Hyung Sin, 19th ESC Public Affairs) 170512-A-SY896-002  

DAEGU, SOUTH KOREA

05.12.2017

Story by Sgt. Uriah Walker 

5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment   

DAEGU, South Korea – Service members, Korean Augmentations to the United States Army, community leaders and cultural advisors gathered to bid farewell to 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command’s Command Sgt. Maj. Joe M. Ulloth during a relinquishment of responsibility ceremony. 19th ESC’s Commanding General, Brig. Gen. John P. Sullivan, hosted the ceremony, Friday May 12, 2017, at the Kelly Fitness Center, Camp Walker, Korea.

Ulloth, known for his “be positive” attitude, took responsibility as the senior enlisted advisor to the 19th ESC commanding general nearly a year ago. During his time he helped to shape and bolster our ongoing Republic of Korea - U.S. alliance.

“365 days – I’m a firm believer of making the days count, not counting the days,” said Ulloth. “I never wanted to count the days because I felt that would stagnate me. I wanted to lean forward and always look forward by being positive, which is by blood type.”

That attitude was reflected by the sheer numbers in attendance for the ceremony to witness the passing of the unit’s colors. The respect for his time here was shown by a standing-room-only audience, evidence of his impact on the community and soldiers under him.

“Sgt. Maj. Ulloth is a consummate professional and inspirational leader,” said Sullivan. “All of us on Team 19 are much better off for having served with him over the last year and we are, as a collective team, more prepared to ‘Fight Tonight’ due to his leadership. It was a privilege serving with him.”

Ulloth will assume responsibility as the Army Sustainment Command’s command sergeant major in Rock Island, Illinois later this year.

• Date Taken: 05.12.2017
• Date Posted: 05.15.2017 22:35
• Story ID: 233953
• Location: DAEGU, KR
• Hometown: PEMBERTON, NJ, US