Photo By Spc. Richard Carlisi | U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jacob DiSabatino, a branch-detailed engineer officer with 2nd...... read more read more
“The Army has a funny way of forcing you to the most beautiful places on Earth.”
These are the words of 1st Lt. Jacob DiSabatino, a branch-detailed engineer officer with 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 11th Airborne Division, who always had a love for travel and adventure.
Currently serving overseas in Australia for Talisman Sabre 23, DiSabatino reflects both on his time in Australia and the United States Army.
“I’m absolutely loving my time in Australia, and never knew just how beautiful it could be,” said DiSabatino. “We’re enjoying working with our Australian Defence Force counterparts who’ve been super helpful in simplifying things for us while we’re here from Alaska.”
A native of Delaware and an infantry officer by trade, DiSabatino received his commission after graduating with his degree in construction engineering from Citadel Military College of South Carolina in 2020. Now having served for three years, DiSabatino is no stranger to accepting new challenges.
“I’ve found myself stepping up and accepting new roles on this exercise,” said DiSabatino. “My job is representing 11th Airborne Division’s supply chain management section. I’m responsible for authorizing payments and emergency purchase requests for the division and risk managing the unit’s supply chain. I’ll also insert myself in points of friction and offer solutions to simplify our presence here in Australia.”
DiSabatino elaborated on his unit’s presence in Australia.
“We’re proving our ability to work in the Indo-Pacific beyond the Arctic region, all while displaying our ability to jump from planes,” said DiSabatino. “Even though the winter environment is our specialty, we’re showcasing that we are still American Soldiers and have the ability to deploy and engage in close combat anywhere in the world.”
DiSabatino went on to share his advice for young and rising leaders in the military.
“All leaders should strive to bring out the best in their subordinates,” said DiSabatino. “In turn, Soldiers should be charismatic and positive in front of superiors, because it identifies them as professional individuals. This allows training to flow much easier, leading to a successful exercise.”
DiSabatino continued:
“I honestly give credit to the great NCOs and officers who’ve worked with me thus far. Although my job is difficult, it’s manageable. All it takes is time to understand the people you’re working with, and I’ve got the best team to accomplish the mission.”
Conducted biennially since 2005, Talisman Sabre is Australia’s largest military exercise with the United States and is a demonstration of a strong alliance that is underpinned by deep levels of cooperation and trust built over decades of operating, training and exercising together. In addition to the United States and Australia, participating nations include Canada, Fiji, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, and United Kingdom.
| Date Taken: | 07.30.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 08.02.2023 18:41 |
| Story ID: | 450288 |
| Location: | QUEENSLAND, AU |
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