Photo By Sgt. Odaliska Almonte | (Left to right) Capt. Ronald Colvin, Charlie Battery 1-113th Field Artillery...... read more read more
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Fort Bliss, Texas – 1st Lt. Carolyn Horton is working on becoming the first qualified female artilleryman within the 1-113th Field Artillery Regiment, 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team, thus joining the ranks of the many N.C. National Guard strong female leaders.
Horton enlisted 2009, and after completing Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), her one goal was to join the artillery regiment.
“I chose field artillery originally because everyone I met in this job was very motivated,” said 1st Lt. Horton. “I wanted to be a part of a group that loves what they do and wants to succeed at every mission.”
Horton has been with Charlie Battery, 1_113th for two years and today serves as the “Axehandles” Executive Officer (XO) for the unit.
In her time with Charlie Battery Horton credits her commander, Capt. Ronald Colvin and Master Sgt. Brian Dawson for making an impact in her success.
“Captain Colvin and Master Sergeant Dawson never treated me with kid gloves just because I was a female within their artillery battery,” said Horton. “They guided me, mentored me, and trained me through my mistakes so I could learn from them.”
Capt. Colvin has complete confidence that 1st Lt. Horton can manage the Battery in his absence.
“I can lean on Lieutenant Horton and know that things are going to get done,” said Capt. Colvin. “I left Horton in command for two weeks and the Battery shot successfully under her supervision during my absence.”
Horton has not only earned the trust of her Commander but the respect of her Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs).
“I’ve been very impressed with Lieutenant Horton since she came on board,” said Master Sgt. Dawson. “She listens to her NCOs and she pays attention to details which is extremely important in our line of work.”
With the full support and confidence of her Battery, the future looks bright for 1st Lt. Horton to become their first female battery commander in a not so distant future.
“She takes pride in her job and cares for the success of every single Axehandle Soldier that works with her,” said Staff Sgt. Jeffrey McCullough, Gun Chief for Charlie Battery. “She is spot on and ever since she joined us she has been completely dedicated to her job. I’m confident she will pin on her crossed cannons soon and one day become our commander.”
| Date Taken: | 08.19.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 08.19.2018 19:43 |
| Story ID: | 289386 |
| Location: | FORT BLISS, TX, US |
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