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Team Mick , Mr . Cole , Command Star

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Major Bright , and I , thank you for

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tuning in to our Golden Sword Command

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video message . As we move into May ,

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we want to start by recognizing the

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incredible positive momentum we've

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witnessed across the command over the

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past month . From impactful , sharp

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initiatives like the proclamation

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signing , Teal Up , Walk It Out , and

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Denim Day . To major operational

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efforts , our teams continue to

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demonstrate professionalism and

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commitment at every level . And we saw

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that firsthand during our visit to the

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southern border where soldiers and

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civilians are delivering real world

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contracting excellence in support of

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the Western Hemisphere Command and the

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Department of Homeland Security . We

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also launched a game changing

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capability for the army , the first

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enterprise-wide architecture and

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engineering for A&E contract vehicles .

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This is a big step forward in how we

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deliver faster , smarter support across

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the force . Looking ahead , keeping .

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Two-way communication open about these

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and other initiatives matters whether

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it's battlefield circulation , town

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halls , coffees , emails , video

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messages , or the anonymous email

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channel . Your voice helps us shape

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make transformation . We also want to

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highlight the excellence in our NCO

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corps . Congratulations to our very own

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Sergeant First Class Eric Garcia , who

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earned the title of the 2026 Army

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Contracted Command best warrior . And

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Staff Sergeant Zachary Faust , the 2026

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ACC Best warrior runner-up , they'll

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represent Mick and ACC at the AMC Best

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Warrior and Best squad competition this

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month , showcasing the very best of our

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team . We're proud of them , each of

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the competitors , and proud of our

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soldiers who embody the warrior ethos

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every day . Later this month , we'll

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engage with other acquisition and

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sustainment senior leaders at the

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sustainment Week focused on driving

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continuous transformation across army

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sustainment and acquisition .

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Transformation isn't just a concept ,

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it's happening now . Yes sir , and Mick

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is helping lead the way . We will also

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host our 6th annual Advanced Planning

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Briefing for Industry , or APBI , our

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command-wide virtual industry

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engagement event scheduled for May 18th

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through 22 , 2026 . There's still time

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to join the hundreds of community

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partners who have already registered

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for this event . And speaking of

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joining us , great job to all of our MC

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teammates participating in our 2026

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Golden Sneaker Challenge . 83 teams and

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individuals and counting and millions

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of steps logged in . Let's keep pushing

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toward the 251,000 weekly team goal as

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we honor the Army's 251st birthday

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together as a strong team . As we

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approach Memorial Day on May 25th and

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the military training holiday on Friday ,

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May 22nd , please also take time to

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reflect on those who made the ultimate

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sacrifice in service to our nation ,

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lost but not forgotten . And in

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recognition for your outstanding

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contributions , MC civilians are

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additionally authorized to depart 59

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minutes early on your last duty day

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prior to the holiday . Have a safe

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Memorial Day weekend and thank you for

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everything you do for the MCC and our

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army and for each other . Contracting

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for soldiers .