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By Army Staff Sgt. Lynne Lantin
NTM-A/DCOM-SPO Public Affairs
CAMP STONE, Afghanistan – Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Laub took charge of Regional Support Command-West during a change of responsibility ceremony Dec. 9 on Camp Stone, Herat, Afghanistan. Laub, arriving from Fort Hood, Texas, and a native of Los Angeles, replaces Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Huston.
During his welcome speech, Laub thanked Huston for the foundation he established during his tour.
“Your service, efforts and dedication to mission accomplishment will indeed be extremely valuable, allowing me to pick up where you left off seamlessly. You pre-packed my ruck well. Thanks for your efforts so I can quickly without difficulty, ruck up and continue mission. For that I thank you and wish you and your family all the best in your future endeavors.”
“I’d like to extend my heartfelt thanks and gratitude to each of you for the selfless service and diligent efforts towards the accomplishment of this incredibly important mission,” said Laub, addressing the crowd of U.S, coalition and Afghan forces as well as civilians that comprise RSC-West. “What each of you do day in and day out is of immeasurable importance. I am truly honored to join your ranks. I look forward to serving side by side with each of you as we continue to serve with distinction and excellence.”
RSC-West commander Col. Keith Detwiler welcomed Laub to the team but also said a profound and heartfelt farewell to Huston, lauding his accomplishments during his tenure at Camp Stone.
“You leave us as a stronger more capable unit,” said Detwiler. “Although you are leaving Camp Stone your legacy will remain here in each of the American and coalition soldiers that you have led, but most importantly forever in the strong Afghan National Security Force. Thank you for all that you have done.”
Laub enlisted in the U. S. Army Oct. 13, 1987. Since then he has served in every leadership position from section chief to battalion sergeant major.
Laub’s awards and decorations include: the Bronze Star medal; Meritorious Service Medal (5th award); Army Commendation Medal (4th Award); Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award); Meritorious Unit Citation; Army Good Conduct Medal (8th award); National Defense Service Medal (2); Korean Defense Service medal; Iraqi Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; NCO Professional Development Ribbon (4); Army Service Medal; Overseas Service Ribbon (3), and the Drill Sergeants Identification Badge. He is also a Member of the prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy Club.
Laub is currently in his fourth year of college in pursuit of his Bachelor of Science degree. Laub is married to the former Samantha R. Hunt of Leesville, La. They have five children and four grandchildren.
| Date Taken: | 12.09.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 12.18.2012 05:05 |
| Story ID: | 99466 |
| Location: | CAMP STONE, AF |
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