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HOHENFELS, Germany- For Spc. Devron Bost, a U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 703rd Brigade Support Battalion out of Fort Stewart, Georgia, a job title with his unit can best be described as a “jack of all trades,” as he has found himself working outside of his original job description during Combined Resolve XIV at the Hohenfels Training Area. The extra work has not only offered him new experiences, but it has even given him a new goal for his military career.
Bost, whose primary job title is a Quartermaster and Chemical Equipment Repairer, found himself taking on additional duties as his unit trained during Combined Resolve XIV at Hohenfels Training Area. From equipment repair to logistics, Bost has been able to build his skillset in his unit. One of Bost’s favorite extra duties with the unit has been serving as the Unit Public Affairs Representative (UPAR).
As a UPAR, Bost travels with the unit for training exercises, and embeds himself with the 703rd soldiers to document the entire battalion’s training and tell the stories of the Soldiers he works with.
“I tell their story through articles and photos,” said Bost. “While they are out here training I have the honor of documenting everything and showing our leadership what we’re doing.”
His work for his battalion does not stop at being a UPAR. Additionally, Bost works as an Automated Logistics Specialist, responsible for dispatching vehicles and making sure they are ready for movements. He has also learned how to track and order parts for mechanics.
Bost, who has worked in the photography business for nearly seven years, learned about public affairs opportunities in the Army after he joined.
“When I joined, I never knew Public Affairs existed,” Bost said.
Soon after joining his unit, Bost found himself taking photos at events, and his First Sgt. soon assigned him to official public affairs tasks.
Although he only planned to serve as the UPAR for one year, Bost said that he has been able to remain in the position and serve in the capacity for over three years at this point. He said that his future plans in the military include plans reclassing his job title to a public affairs specialist.
“When I found out this job existed, it was a dream come true,” Bost said. “I love getting to wake up and do this because it’s almost not a job because it is such an amazing experience.”
| Date Taken: | 09.28.2020 |
| Date Posted: | 09.29.2020 08:24 |
| Story ID: | 378786 |
| Location: | HOHENFELS, BAYERN, DE |
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