Family, friends, and colleagues gathered to honor the life and career of Command Sgt. Maj. Abby West during the deduction of the CSM Abby West Assembly Hall at the Aviation Readiness Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Sept 6, 2024. West achieved many accomplishments for women in the military and the Washington Army National Guard. She and Lt. Col. Tamara Brathoude became the first all-female command team while assigned to the 1041st Transportation Company. She was the first woman to become Command Sergeant Major (CSM) within the 81st Brigade and the first woman CSM of the 96th Troop Command. Finally, she became the first female Land Component CSM overseeing the morale and welfare of more than 5,800 soldiers. She passed away June 17, 2019, after a 10-year battle with cancer. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Nicolas A. Cloward)
| Date Taken: | 09.06.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 09.07.2024 20:24 |
| Photo ID: | 8627759 |
| VIRIN: | 240906-Z-QD330-1028 |
| Resolution: | 6580x4387 |
| Size: | 3.04 MB |
| Location: | JBLM, WASHINGTON, US |
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Guard leaders honor CSM Abby West during Assembly Hall dedication
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