Army Reserve Soldier Named DOA Soldier of the Year [Image 1 of 3]

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, Spc. John Emmett, 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. Emmett, a signal support systems specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 21st Theater Support Command, Kaiserslautern, Germany, was selected as the 2006 Department of Army Soldier of the Year. Emmett, a native of Greenwood, Ind., was selected out of 10 Soldiers in the competition Oct. 2 to 6 at Fort Lee, Va. Emmett is a Reservist on active duty since January. He is pursuing a double major in geography and economics from Indiana University and Purdue University at Indianapolis. 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 and Emmett were 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: 10.10.2006 15:54
• Photo ID: 31534
• Resolution: 2464x1632
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• Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US