Photo By 1st Lt. Sean Carstensen | (From left) Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Eustice, command sergeant major, 1st Bn, 125th...... read more read more
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KUWAIT NAVAL BASE, Kuwait - The 1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery’s non-standard mission at Camp Patriot is a unique one. The Battalion provides security of the gates and perimeter of the Kuwait Naval Base (where Camp Patriot is located), as well as the life support and sustainment for all tenants of Camp Patriot. The tenants receiving support from the 1st Bn, 125th FA, include the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, the Canadian army, civilian contractors, and occasionally, U.S. Marines. Many cross-service relationships have been forged through this support during the past several months.
One of the largest groups here at Camp Patriot is the Commander Task Group 56.5, composed of both U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard personnel. The CTG’s mission is to provide seaward security for the Kuwait Naval Base. On Jan. 18, 2012, CTG 56.5 had a transfer of authority ceremony as the outgoing commander, U.S. Navy Cmdr. Kevin Hanson, handed over the mission to the incoming commander, U.S. Navy Cmdr. Robert Klaszky.
Hanson spoke at the ceremony and thanked Lt. Col. Troy Soukup, commander, 1st Bn, 125th FA, for his battalion’s support. Hanson remarked that he had heard “horror stories” about working with the U.S. Army, but said his worries were put to rest as he worked with the soldiers of the 1st Bn, 125th FA. Hanson also thanked Col. Eric Kerska, commander, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, for the freedom to perform the mission and the overall support that the brigade provided.
On Jan. 20, 2012, Soukup presented Hanson with a certificate of appreciation to CTG 56.5 for outstanding support of the 1st Bn, 125th FA. An excerpt from the certificate reads, “Your ‘mission first’ attitude greatly enhanced the daily operations of the battalion at Camp Patriot, ensuring the welfare of all service members.”
Hanson was delighted to receive the certificate and thanked the battalion. He said that he enjoyed his time working with the battalion and was happy for the friendships that were made between the sailors, guardians, and soldiers.
The 1st Bn, 125th FA, will now begin a working relationship with the incoming sailors and guardians of CTG 56.5, under the command of Klaszky, hoping to continue this exceptional relationship.
| Date Taken: | 01.20.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 01.22.2012 07:31 |
| Story ID: | 82674 |
| Location: | KUWAIT NAVAL BASE, KW |
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