84 Spartan soldiers reenlist to continue their service to the nation

Photo By Staff Sgt. Jared Crain | (From left to right) Col. Scott A. Jackson, commander for 2nd ABCT, 3rd ID, Sgt. Kristopher Copple, an infantryman, with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 64th Armor, 2nd ABCT, Sgt. 1st Class Vincent Mancoso, a scout, with 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry, 2nd ABCT and Command Sgt. Maj. Jefferson D. Moser, senior enlisted adviser for 2nd ABCT prepare to cut the ceremonial cake after the mass reenlistment ceremony at Cottrell Field Oct. 3.  

FORT STEWART, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES

10.11.2013

Story by Staff Sgt. Jared Crain 

2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs

FORT STEWART, Ga. - Hundreds of family, friends and fellow soldiers packed the bleachers of at Cottrell field to witness as 84 “Spartan soldiers” of 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division participated in a mass reenlistment ceremony Oct. 3.

“To get this many soldiers to raise their right hand and commit to the Army and this nation is just awesome,” said Col. Scott A. Jackson, commander for 2nd ABCT, 3rd ID.

“This is the first mass reenlistment the brigade has done since I arrived here,” said Master Sgt. Uraezmateo Jose, senior career counselor, for 2nd ABCT, 3rd ID.

The ceremony also gave the soldiers the opportunity to be reenlisted by the new commander Col. Jackson and allow the onlookers to watch as the soldiers recite the oath of reenlistment to continue to selflessly serve in the United States Army.

“It was important for the soldiers to see and know who the new commander was and a good opportunity for the families to see,” said Sgt. 1st Class Steve Marrero, the career counselor for 1st Battalion, 64th Armor, 2nd ABCT.

“Our main goal is to try and fulfill the needs of the soldier and try and give them the best options possible, “ said Uraezmateo.
After the ceremony everyone gathered around to watch as the youngest soldier of the group Sgt. Kristopher Copple, an infantryman, with Alpha Company, 1-64 Armor, 2nd ABCT and the oldest soldier Sgt. 1st Class Vincent Mancoso, a scout, with 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry, 2nd ABCT cut the ceremonial cake.
“It has been my privilege to reenlist these 84 Spartan Soldiers today,” said Jackson.

• Date Taken: 10.11.2013
• Date Posted: 10.15.2013 11:40
• Story ID: 115162
• Location: FORT STEWART, GEORGIA, US