DA NCO and Soldier of the Year Competition Winners Announced [Image 3 of 7]

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

10.09.2006

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Reeba Critser 

U.S. Army Central   

WASHINGTON (Oct. 9, 2006) - (From left) Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston, Sgt. 1st Class Jason Alexander and Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Richard A. Cody pose for pictures at the Sergeant Major of the Army luncheon Oct. 9, 2006, after announcing the 2006 Department of the Army Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year winners. Alexander, a healthcare specialist with U.S. Army Central Area Support Group at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, was selected as the 2006 Department of Army Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Alexander, a native of Upper Darby, Penn., was selected out of 10 NCOs in the competition Oct. 2 to 6 at Fort Lee, Va. Alexander earned an Associate Degree in General Studies from American Public University and is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. He has one daughter. The competition tested the candidates on physical strength, intellectual stamina, Soldier skills and Army values. The events included the physical fitness test, land navigation, weapons qualifications, urban warfare simulations, a board, an essay and warrior drills. Alexander was presented with various honors from military associations and Army retirees and will be featured at upcoming Army events.

• Date Taken: 10.09.2006
• Date Posted: 10.09.2006 20:54
• Photo ID: 31471
• VIRIN: 061009-A-8713C-024
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• Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US