In 2018, Capt. Carla Bender, 43rd Adjutant General Reception Battalion, Alpha Company commander, processed thousands of Soldiers assigned to basic training units at Fort Leonard Wood. According to Sgt. 1st Class Jason Mawhinney, 3rd Platoon drill sergeant, she led through example and by listening to, understanding and trusting her Soldiers. “She is very caring when it comes to situations the … [Read more...] about The power of positivity: One commander’s legacy of resilience