Guard promotes Colfax native

Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Scott Longstreet | Louisiana Army National Guardsman Sgt. 1st Class Christopher D. Phillips of Colfax, La., gets his new rank during a recent pinning ceremony at the 225th Engineer Brigade headquarters in Pineville, La. Phillips, who currently serves as the 831st Survey and Design Team's readiness non-commissioned officer, is a 13-year-veteran of the LANG. He was pinned by Command Sgt. Maj. James H. Mays, state command sergeant major of the Army.  

PINEVILLE, UNITED STATES

04.01.2009

Story by Spc. Scott Longstreet 

Louisiana National Guard

PINEVILLE, La. – Louisiana Army National Guardsman Christopher D. Phillips of Colfax, La., was promoted to sergeant first class during a recent pinning ceremony at the 225th Engineer Brigade headquarters in Pineville, La.

The 13-year veteran currently serves as the readiness non-commissioned officer for the 831st Survey and Design Team.

"I feel that this promotion is a very important milestone in a Soldier's career," Phillips said. "I look forward to the challenge of preparing a unit to deploy within the next year, as well as having the opportunity to deploy at this level of leadership," added Phillips, who is scheduled to deploy with the 831st to Afghanistan in early 2010.

During his career, he has received various federal and state awards to include the Military Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal and the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal.

Phillips is the father of Alexis, 6, and two-week-old Graydon.

• Date Taken: 04.01.2009
• Date Posted: 04.01.2009 16:36
• Story ID: 31884
• Location: PINEVILLE, US