DEVENS, Mass.— A dozen Soldiers successfully completed the Wheeled Vehicle Advanced Leader’s course at the Regional Training Site - Maintenance Devens. The graduation ceremony, which was held May 8 at 107 Barnum Rd in Ayer, marks the culmination of nearly six weeks of rigorous technical training designed to enhance the readiness and operational capabilities of Army Reserve units across the nation. During the course, Soldiers received hands-on, intensive instruction on the principals of automotives, leadership and basic shop management. This critical training ensures that military equipment remains fully mission-capable, directly supporting the Army’s overarching mission of prevailing in large-scale combat operations. “This is truly a milestone in their careers as leaders and Ordnance Soldiers,” Sgt. Maj. Arnold Olson, operations sergeant major at RTS-M Devens. “From here they will start to see the bigger picture and will be an integral part of planning and development of a key element in the logistics enterprise.” The graduating class included Soldiers representing 12 different units from nearly as many different states. Among the graduates, Staff Sgt. Frederick Steen was recognized as the Distinguished Honor Graduate for demonstrating exceptional technical proficiency and leadership throughout the training cycle. The following graduates have accomplished a valuable milestone in their careers:
| Rank | Name | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Sgt. | Jazmyn M. Atteberry-Wyman | 133rd Forward Support Company |
| Staff Sgt. | Timothy D. York | Joint Forces Headquarters, New Hampshire National Guard |
| Sgt. | Melvin Guerrero | Headquarters, 427th |
| Staff Sgt. | Ernesto A. Martinez | 297th Theater Liaison Detachment |
| Staff Sgt. | Craig R. Murdoch | 744th Forward Support Company |
| Sgt. | Jacob Andrews | Forward Support Company, 307th Airborne Engineer Battalion, 82 Airborne Division |
| Staff Sgt. | Gregory Kemp | 770th Engineer Company |
| Staff Sgt. | Frederick E. Steen | 211th Support Maintenance Company |
| Staff Sgt. | Christopher McLann | 3637th Support Maintenance Company |
| Sgt. | Nickolas McKinley | 325th Military Intelligence Battalion |
| Staff Sgt. | Michael Keaney | 110th Support Maintenance Company |
| Staff Sgt. | Cory Marinaccio | 101 Engineer Battalion, Forward Support Company |
RTS-M Devens is a premier training institution for the U.S. Army Reserve, providing world-class instruction in maintenance and logistics. By delivering modernized, realistic training, RTS-M Devens develops highly skilled maintenance professionals capable of sustaining the force in any operational environment. For more information about RTS-M Devens or this graduating class, please contact Sgt. Maj. Arnold Olson at 910-598-8121or arnold.e.olson6.mil@army.mil.