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KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – The 21st Theater Sustainment Command hosted its annual Sports Day and organizational day at Pulaski Park, Kaiserslautern, June 12–13, 2025, bringing together brigades across the command for two days of athletic competition, camaraderie, and celebration.
This year's event held special significance, marking the 21st TSC's 60th anniversary and the upcoming 250th birthday of the U.S. Army. The occasion served both as a morale-boosting celebration and a tribute to the Soldiers, families, and civilians who support the command's enduring mission.
Col. Todd Allison, deputy commander of the 21st TSC, addressed Soldiers and families at the opening ceremony, recognizing the dual milestones and expressing the pride of Maj. Gen. Ronald Ragin, commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Denice Malave, the unit's senior enlisted advisor.
"Our operational tempo is intense, stretching from Norway to Greece and across Africa," Allison said. "Today is a chance to step back and recognize the people who make that possible. A shout out to the families who stand by their Soldiers and enable them to do what they do. We couldn't do it without you."
The competition kicked off with a morning football tournament featuring the 18th Military Police Brigade, 21st TSC, 16th Sustainment Brigade, and 30th Medical Brigade. After a series of preliminary matches, including participation from Army National Guard units, the 30th Medical Brigade defeated the 21st TSC in the championship game.
At the close of the tournament, the 30th Medical Brigade was awarded the 2025 Commander's Cup. The 16th Sustainment Brigade earned runner-up honors for their "outstanding effort and hard-earned finish."
In line with tradition, the command also sealed its 2025 time capsule, marking the culmination of a legacy effort that began in 2024. Scheduled to be opened on June 14, 2035, the capsule honors the resilience and contributions of 21st TSC Soldiers, families, and the broader community.
Each participating unit added symbolic items reflecting their achievements: 7th Mission Support Command contributed a partnership flag and a pride pin. 16th Sustainment Brigade submitted a brigade coin, and LSA Eagle badges from the command team. 18th Military Police Brigade added a regimental coin, honoring their garrison mission. The 30th Medical Brigade included a unit of whole blood to commemorate their 500-unit delivery and the setup of a field hospital during Defender 25, a lifesaving contribution to warfighter survivability.
Support Operations added a beer opener and large Euro coins, nodding to daily life and shared experiences in Germany.
The 21st TSC command team provided a deployment brief outlining priorities (people, mission, and families), along with a two-star banking note thanking personnel for their theater-wide impact, from Norway to Morocco, and in support of Ukraine.
The time capsule box, designed by Mr. Gene Warren and Will Lester, was recognized as a "first-class job" by command leadership.
The celebration concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony, a longstanding military tradition symbolizing the organization's history and future. Maj. Gen. Ragin and Command Sgt. Maj. Malave, representing the unit's senior leadership, were joined by Pfc. Jerrod Adams, the most junior Soldier present at the event, made a symbolic gesture of continuity and growth.
In her closing remarks, Malave thanked participants for stepping away from their demanding mission sets to enjoy time with their families.
"This is just a small token of appreciation for everything you and your families do for the 21st TSC," Malave said. "We are not successful without every one of you."
| Date Taken: | 06.17.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 06.23.2025 05:57 |
| Story ID: | 500851 |
| Location: | KAISERSLAUTERN, DE |
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