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Command Sgt. Maj. James T. Hall, outgoing commandant of the Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Fort Rucker, received the Honorable Order of Saint Michael - Gold Award for his outstanding contributions to the Army Aviation community in a ceremony at the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence headquarters building Feb. 9, 2022.
Retired Maj. Gen. Tim Crosby, president of the Army Aviation Association of America and former Program Executive Officer for Aviation, presented the award.
“Nobody has done more or put more passion into our branch than Command Sgt. Maj. Hall. God bless you,” Crosby said.
Maj. Gen. David J. Francis, USAACE and Fort Rucker commander, commended Hall and the NCOs in the room.
“When I walked in, true to his character Command Sgt. Maj. Hall said, ‘standing before you are the finest NCOs in our branch’, and that is absolutely true. What you do is absolutely phenomenal. You’re building the leaders of the future and there could not be a more critical time to do that…. All of that has been done under the leadership of Command Sgt. Maj. Hall,” Francis said.
Francis said Hall’s tenure included leading during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic over the last two years to produce the NCOs who form the backbone of the Aviation branch.
“Command Sgt. Maj. Hall, for your leadership I just want to say thanks personally. On behalf of all of us, thank you for what this NCO Academy does for Army aviation every day,” Francis said.
The Order of Saint Michael award was established in 1990 as a venture between the Army Aviation Association of America and the U.S. Army Aviation Center. The ward includes four categories—Bronze, Silver, Gold and Honorary Knight.
According to quad-a.org., Saint Michael, as referred to in biblical writings is “an archangel who wages war against evil. He was known as the heavenly prince or champion who specifically charged forward to guard and defend others. He is legendary as the leader of angels who fought a war in heaven and conquered the dragon and cast it down from the skies. Michael’s battles are an allegory of the struggle between good and evil. Throughout the centuries, Michael has been depicted with a sword fighting or standing over the conquered dragon.
“The legendary image of Saint Michael defeating the dragon exemplifies the bravery and gallantry that we associate with the Aviation soldier. His angelic qualities demonstrate the boldness and swiftness of Army Aviation on the battlefield. As a brave warrior and protector, Saint Michael is the embodiment of courage and justice and is an appropriate symbol of the values and high level of excellence exhibited throughout Army Aviation,” the website explains.
The Gold award is given to individual whose service venues across their lifetime of service may include professional writing and speaking in support of the branch, supporting important initiatives, and long-lasting contributions over their career in Army Aviation.
Hall thanked the leaders in the room, and said he appreciated the recognition.
“This is unreal,” Hall said. “It’s an honor and a privilege, and I am absolutely humbled and very appreciative.”
| Date Taken: | 02.09.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 02.10.2022 09:05 |
| Story ID: | 414350 |
| Location: | FORT RUCKER, ALABAMA, US |
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