Special to GUIDON Civilian The Maneuver Support Center of Excellence recognizes John Miller for thinking innovatively and searching for better ways to train the United States Army Forces Command and Army Reserve National Guard Soldiers who attend the Urban Search and Rescue Courses. Miller identified the positive impacts and usefulness of video instruction to assist in training 13 … [Read more...] about MSCoE Heroes of the Week

Special to GUIDON Civilian John McKinney, Company D, 701st Military Police Battalion, serves as the 341st Training Readiness Squadron Military Working Dog Course chief. He is responsible for the training of all Department of Defense-produced military working dogs. He is also responsible for the supervision of all instructors from all services. McKinney was recognized recently by 341st … [Read more...] about MSCoE Heroes of the Week

Special to GUIDON Military Warrant Office 1 Michael Becker, 399th Army Band commander and bandmaster, works tirelessly with his team members to engage and connect with Soldiers, families and communities. In just the last two weeks, the band has completed 18 meaningful and impressive performances, using music to tell the Army story and build trust with the public. Becker and his … [Read more...] about MSCoE Heroes of the Week

Special to GUIDON Military Chaplain (Capt.) Matthew Burden, 795th Military Police Battalion, 14th MP Brigade, was returning from a weekend visit out of town when he witnessed a 21-year-old man collide with the guardrails going the opposite direction on I-44. Burden responded to the accident where he identified the vehicle was not drivable and the individual needed assistance. Burden … [Read more...] about MSCoE Heroes of the Week

Special to GUIDON Military 1st Lt. Nicholas Hendry Company E, 2nd Battalion, 48th Infantry Regiment executive officer, serves as the vice president of a local car club. Hendry organized a large car rally to fulfill the last wish of 14-year-old Alec Ingram, who died of osteosarcoma on Nov. 7. In 2015, Ingram was diagnosed with a very rare bone cancer. His cancer was not discovered … [Read more...] about MSCoE Heroes of the Week

Special to GUIDON Military SSG Andrew Manss, a range medic, worked with outside agencies to coordinate the Medical Readiness Exercise executed at Range 31 Hand Grenade Range last month. The exercise tested incident response/reporting and included Range 31 cadre, Fort Leonard Wood fire department, EMS, Military Police, Safety, and Range Operations. SSG Manss did an excellent job … [Read more...] about MSCoE Heroes of the Week

Special to GUIDON Military Each year, the National Defense Transportation Association gives one individual and one unit across the entire U.S. military an award. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne St. Croix, 58th Transportation Battalion instructor, received that award recognizing his exceptional technical instruction. His efforts in leading instructors and students have set him apart, and MSCoE … [Read more...] about MSCoE Heroes of the Week

Special to GUIDON Military Airman 1st Class Josh Sandoval completed basic training and was en route from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, to Fort Leonard Wood for advanced training when the flight experienced severe turbulence. A flight attendant fell, hit her head and was knocked unconscious. Sandoval quickly administered CPR to restore breathing, applied ice/compression, and kept the … [Read more...] about MSCoE Heroes of the Week

Special to GUIDON Military Lt. Col. John Griffin is doing outstanding work. He has only been on board a short time and was able to swiftly lead three brigades and the reception battalion through a complex analysis of the hold population and provide a suitable, affordable solution — consolidated holds — that allows for better care of our people while brigades focus on their training … [Read more...] about MSCoE Heroes of the Week

Special to GUIDON Military Staff Sgt. Wesley Surface is the lead instructor at the Engines Annex, 1st Engineer Brigade. He also is an active participant in the class mentor program for each construction equipment repair class. Surface goes above and beyond to ensure he is an effective and valuable mentor to each of his classes. He can always be found motivating Soldiers during physical … [Read more...] about MSCoE Heroes of the Week

Special to GUIDON Military Staff Sgt. Travis Linden, a senior drill sergeant in Company D, 554th Engineer Battalion, ensured that our units leaders are prepared/certified to grade the Army Combat Fitness Test. For six months, he has run certification courses twice a month for personnel in his battalion, the brigade, and post-wide. With the ACFT’s implementation as the test of record in initial … [Read more...] about MSCoE Heroes of the Week

Special to GUIDON Maneuver Support Center of Excellence Heroes of the Week features military and civilian individuals every week and highlights their contributions to Training and Doctrine Command, the U.S. Army and the nation. Military Staff Sgt. Brenda Bramel, Company B, 1st Battalion, 48th Infantry Regiment, competed in the Spartan North American Championship in West Virginia and … [Read more...] about MSCoE Heroes of the Week