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CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - "History has proven that Soldiers will follow good leaders in dangerous situations," said Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin J. Thompson, Headquarters and Headquarters Company 160th Signal Brigade, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
Thompson, a proud member of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club, was the guest speaker at the Area Support Group-Kuwait's SAMC Chapter induction ceremony, held at Camp Arifjan, July 24.
The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club was established to recognize and pay tribute to Murphy and NCOs who exemplify and demonstrate "Audie Murphy-like" characteristics and abilities.
Audie L. Murphy is considered to be a legend in his own time. He enlisted in the Army during World War II after being rejected by both the Marine Corps and Army paratroopers.
He was war hero who exemplified what a leader should be while he was serving in the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. He fought in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France and Germany and earned a battlefield commission to lieutenant for his courage and leadership abilities. Murphy earned every medal for valor that America gives as well as three French medals and a Belgian medal. He is the highest decorated Soldier in U.S. history.
"It is through success and failure that we develope as leaders," said Thompson.
Inducted into this prestigious club was Sgt. 1st Class Marlon Green of the 54th Signal Battalion, Sgt. 1st Class Ronrico Hayes and Staff Sgt. Rigaud Julen, both with the 92nd Chemical Company; Staff Sgt. Christopher Hirata and Staff Sgt. Tamara Stewart, both with the 2nd Transportation Company; Staff Sgt. Lilana Rodriquezcobena, 8th Human Resources Service Center; Staff Sgt. Momar Samb, 109th Transportation Company; and honorary inductee Command Sgt. Maj. C.W. Mitchell, Brigade Troop Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade.
"As a leader our attitude must remain constant," said Thompson. "If it isn't, then you have an obligation to make it right."
The inductees received the U.S. Army Central SAMC Medallion, an Army Commendation Medal, a commanding general star note, a SAMC certificate of membership, a coin of excellence and a SAMC plaque.
| Date Taken: | 07.30.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 07.28.2008 10:32 |
| Story ID: | 21904 |
| Location: | CAMP ARIFJAN, KW |
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