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