Soldiers of 116th BCT Receive Awards

Courtesy Photo | 116th BCT Commander, Brig. Gen. Alan Gayhart, presented 11 Soldiers of TF 3-116 Armor, the Army Commendation Medal for excellence in their performance of duty, Oct. 21.  

KIRKUK, IRAQ

10.31.2005

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FOB WARRIOR, Iraq - Soldiers of the 116th Brigade Combat Team (BCT) were presented numerous awards recently, by 116th BCT Commander, Brig. Gen. Alan Gayhart in special ceremonies held on October 21, at each unit area on Forward Operating Base Warrior.

Soldiers from TF 3-116 Armor, TF 1-148 Field Artillery, the 145th Support Battalion, and G Troop, 82d Cavalry were the recipients of these awards.

The Soldiers were presented awards such as the Purple Heart, for wounds received in action, the Bronze Star, for excellence in command, the Combat Action Badge (CAB), for coming under attack and engaging hostile forces in Iraq, and the Combat Medic Badge, for medical action while under enemy fire.

Brig. Gen. Gayhart commended all the Soldiers of the 116th BCT for their efforts while stationed here in Iraq. He told the troops that the results of those efforts could be seen everywhere in the Warrior area of operations and added that he was proud to have had each of them in his command.

The 116th BCT was mobilized in support of the global war on terrorism in June, 2004. The unit's multi-faceted mission in Iraq includes security training and operations, aiding the Iraqi government, supporting economic and infrastructure development, and facilitating communications.

The 116th BCT includes headquarters and staff sections, two armor battalions, a mechanized infantry battalion, a support battalion, a field artillery battalion, an engineer battalion, and various intelligence, signal, and specialized units. The 116 BCT is one of several Army National Guard units deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom III.

Combat Action Badges Awarded to;
Staff Sgt. Ackerman, Daniel R.
Sgt. Andrews, Will D.
Sgt. Basterrechea, George
Spc. Beacham, Zachary T.
Maj. Blagburn, Darren T.
Lt. Col. Blunck, Leo D.
Sgt. Breckon, Jacob D.
Staff Sgt. Brewer, William J.
Spc. Brookshier, Rachelle L.
Spc. Bybee, Brian R.
Staff Sgt. Carter, John C.
Spc. Christensen, Scott W.
Spc. Clemence, Derek J.
Master Sgt.Coggins, William K.
Spc. Cowden, Kari L.
Sgt. Cummins, Nicholas A.
Spc. Davis, Brandon W.
Spc. Ellsworth, Joel D.
Spc. Engstrom, Brooks B.
Sgt. 1st Class Evens, Samuel D.
Spc. Ferris, Jacob B.
Spc. Garcia, Kelly M.
Brig. Gen. Gayhart, Alan C., Sr.
Sgt. 1st Class Gordley, Robert J.
Staff Sgt. Hancock, Vernon F.
Staff Sgt. Haro, Francisco C.
Spc. Harwood, Frank J.
Spc. Hayden, Ann T.
Spc. Heath, Gregory E.
Spc. Heidelberg, Johnny L.
Spc. Hindman, George W. II
Capt. Horton, Shannon J.
Capt. Kessinger, Christopher M.
Sgt. 1st Class Lammers, Joseph E.
Spc. Layne, Steven W. Jr.
Staff Sgt. Leija, Reynario
Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Lewis, Leroy A.
Maj. Martin, Richard A.
Spc. McCarthy, Gavin M.
Spc. Miles, Barry T.
Spc. Molina Cepriano, John J.
Spc. Mumford, Corbin J.
Spc. Murdock, Kevin A.
Maj. Myers, Ralph R. Jr.
Sgt. Newell, Laura A.
Spc. Palen, Brock J.
Spc. Pinard, Sarah M.
Capt. Ream, Darren
Sgt. Rice, Anthony E.
Master Sgt. Schroeder, Geoffrey A.
Sgt. Schuppel, Shannon L.
Sgt. 1st Class Smith, Richard R.
Spc. Smith, Steven M.
Sgt. Smithson, William A.
Lt. Col. Stoppello, Monte R.
Spc. Strasser, Joel K.
Spc. Tisdale, Joel A.
Spc. Walker, Cody M.
Sgt. Waltemate, Ray L.
Master Sgt. Wasserleiben, Randy
Staff Sgt. Waters, Chad C.
Sgt. Maj. Winstead, Michael H.
Chief Warrant Officer-4 Wise, Rodolfo, Jr.

• Date Taken: 10.31.2005
• Date Posted: 10.31.2005 14:36
• Story ID: 3535
• Location: KIRKUK, IQ