Story by Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Ringold | 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command (13th ESC) | 07.02.2021
FORT HOOD, Texas — The Army is a fast-paced organization, and the operational tempo can often move at the speed of light. Across the force, focusing on the mission can sometimes lead to the Army’s number one priority, its Soldiers, being overstressed and overworked. Leaders need to have the emotional intelligence and empathy to know when to call a time-out, give Soldiers a much-deserved......
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Ringold | 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command (13th ESC) | 06.29.2021
FORT HOOD, Texas — Approximately 250 Soldiers from the 61st Quartermaster Battalion, 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, prepared and participated in the 2021 Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise June 7-26....
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Ringold | 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command (13th ESC) | 06.24.2021
BELTON, Texas — Leaders are responsible for ensuring their Soldiers are able to work cohesively in order to achieve the Army’s vision. Mission requirements, lines of efforts, manning and modernization efforts change with time, and so must planning the overall strategy of the Army and individual organizations....
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Ringold | 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command (13th ESC) | 06.14.2021
FORT HOOD, Texas — Accomplishing one’s mission within the comforts of well-established infrastructure is important, but the Army’s success depends on a unit’s ability to be expeditionary. Operating in a field environment can mean the difference between life and death, and thus requires meticulous training and real-world experience....
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Ringold | 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command (13th ESC) | 05.27.2021
FORT HOOD, Texas – Traditionally, Soldiers and noncommissioned officers compete in challenging events that test them physically and mentally. Through the pandemic, many annual Army customs and traditions were put on hold, and now, Soldiers and NCOs again prepare to go head-to-head for an esteemed honor....
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Ringold | 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command (13th ESC) | 05.21.2021
FORT HOOD, Texas – In the Army, cadre are entrusted to help Soldiers make it through their selected school, course or training opportunity. Cadre are an important part of any training experience, which is why only the best-of-the-best are used at the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command’s newest People First initiative....
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Ringold | 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command (13th ESC) | 05.10.2021
FORT HOOD, Texas – Creating positive change on Fort Hood is something leaders continue to strive for. As the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command incorporates initiatives that have the “Great Place” and the Army on the cusp of a change, identifying the knowledge and skills new Soldiers need is even more crucial....
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Ringold | 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command (13th ESC) | 03.17.2021
FORT HOOD, Texas- In order to successfully fight and win the nation’s wars, Soldiers train to remain physically fit. Keeping Soldiers trained and fit to fight is the mission of first sergeants and commanders, but they cannot do it alone....
