Photo By Staff Sgt. William Henry | Capt. Daniel Albaugh, 143rd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion Headquarters Company...... read more read more
Story by Spc. Danielle L. Leach
143rd CSSB Unit Public Affairs Representative
CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait –Connecticut Army National Guard soldiers received their deployment patches during their nine-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on April 24, 2013, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
The Army Combat Patch, also known as a deployment patch or shoulder sleeve insignia, is worn on the right shoulder of the uniform to show that a soldier has participated in combat operations in a hostile environment. These patches are awarded to soldiers deployed in combat zones for 30 days or more.
The 143rd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion patching ceremony was led by the 38th Sustainment Brigade Commander Col. Deedra Thombleson, and top-senior enlisted soldier, Command Sgt. Maj, Karolyn Peeler.
Thombleson, explained to the soldiers of the 143rd CSSB the importance and history associated with the 38th SB patch during the ceremony.
“The patch originated from the 38th Infantry Division,” said Thombleson. “The scimitar on the patch represents service in the Persian Gulf where the brigade deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the three gold bars symbolize service in three wars.”
Captain Daniel Albaugh, 143rd Headquarters Company commander, and 1st Sgt. Bryan Curtis Sr., had the honor of patching all of the enlisted soldiers. Lt. Col. Thomas Dennis, 143rd commander, patched the officers of the unit.
“We feel honored to wear the patch of the 38th Sustainment Brigade. Our unit has been doing great work throughout our time here so far and will continue to do great work until the mission is complete,” said Dennis.
| Date Taken: | 04.24.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 05.10.2013 07:03 |
| Story ID: | 106709 |
| Location: | CAMP ARIFJAN, KW |
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