Photo By Capt. Jeffrey Dallin Belnap | CAMP REDLEG, United Arab Emirates—Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel A. Dailey visits...... read more read more
By 1st Lt. Jeffrey Dallin Belnap
65th Field Artillery Brigade Public Affairs Officer
CAMP REDLEG, United Arab Emirates—Sergeant Major of The Army Daniel A. Dailey visited Soldiers of the 65th Field Artillery Brigade (FA BDE), America’s Thunder, at Camp Redleg, Oct. 17, 2018.
Dailey met with Utah National Guard Soldiers during a town hall to learn about them and their civilian careers, tell them about initiatives within the U.S. Army, and recognize those who play key roles within their respective units.
During the hour-long town hall, Dailey spoke with Soldiers about topics such as potentially bringing back the iconic WWII style uniforms, the Army Greens Uniform, an increase to Army readiness through the new Army Combat Fitness Test, more National Guard rotations to the National Training Center, culture within the Army, and ways to retain Soldiers within Army ranks through incentives like the credentialing program.
“[The credentialing] program would assist Soldiers to take on a trade instead of going to college. I found that inspiring,” said Sgt. Jessie Ramirez, a supply noncommissioned officer with the 65th FA BDE.
Sgt. Brady Harris mentioned how eye opening the new Army Combat Fitness Test was, and his determination to meet the challenge of the new standards. “It made me take a hard look; I need to do more,” he commented.
For many Soldiers like Ramirez, being acknowledged by the senior enlisted Soldier in the Army for their efforts was a rare opportunity they will not soon forget.
“I was asked to go on stage and get a coin. It was an honor and something I will cherish,” commented Ramirez.
Soldiers were hand-picked to be recognized based on their contributions and physical fitness scores, getting the opportunity to shake Dailey’s hand and receive a Sergeant Major of the Army coin.
“It was great to get that recognition. You know you are doing a good job, but to have your unit submit your name to the Sergeant Major of the Army. It was an exciting experience,” said Harris.
| Date Taken: | 10.17.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 10.29.2018 00:46 |
| Story ID: | 297970 |
| Location: | AE |
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