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Member Spotlight - June 2009

CPT Naquava Glenn

* First tell us a little about CPT Glenn...

I am a captain in the United States Army. I started as an enlisted Soldier but not for long. I enlisted into the Army 23 Nov 99 as a 91E (Dental Specialist). While at Saint Augustine’s College during my freshman year, I enrolled in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). I was then commissioned as a Second Lieutenant 9 May 03. My first duty station was Fort Hood. While at Fort Hood I had several job opportunities. I started as a Battalion S1 for the 546^th Personnel Services Battalion (PSB). 546^th PSB inactivated Oct 04; I was then given the opportunity to be a Platoon Leader for 151^st AG Company (Postal). While with this unit I deployed to Kuwait to be a Postal Operations Officer for the Postal Operations Directorate (POD) for 1^st PERSCOM. Upon redeployment, I was assigned to the 64^th Corps Support Group (CSG) as the Brigade S1. Upon 64^th CSG inactivation, I was assigned to the 4^th Sustainment Brigade as the Assistant Brigade S1. My second Duty Assignment was to Korea. While in Korea I was assigned to 8^th Army G1 as the Deputy of the Human Resources Services Division (HRSD). After 14 months in the G1 I was given the opportunity to take command. I am now the commander of 19^th AG Company (Postal).

* How long have you been a Member of NCOA?

I have been a member of the NCOA since December 2007.

* What other Organizations to you belong to?

Adjutant General Corps Regimental Association (AGCRA) – Morning Calm Chapter.

South Post Chapel 1200 Protestant Collective Worship Service.

* What type of Volunteer service to you provides do the Organizations you are a member of?

I am the Treasure of the Adjutant General Corps Regimental Association (AGCRA) – Morning Calm Chapter. I am an Usher at South Post 1200 Protestant Collective Worship Service. I am the Secretary of Hospitality at South Post 1200 Protestant Collective Worship Service. I actively support NCOA by manning Monthly information/Membership Drive Tables and other Chapter sponsored events.

* Why do you think it's important to join such Organizations and why do you volunteer your time in supporting them?

Selfless Service is an Army Value that I follow. I believe that it is better to give then receive. I volunteer because I love to help people. By volunteering I am able to show others that volunteering is a rewarding opportunity. You get to meet people from all backgrounds. You get to understand their culture and develop relationships that you can treasure. Volunteer is what I love to do and whenever, I get an opportunity to participate I will.

*** CPT Glenn is a recipient of the 2008 NCOA Super Saxon Award

Member Spotlight - April 2009

SFC Rhonda D. Motley

Top-Notch NCO leads Equal Opportunity Program for 501st MI BDE

By: COL Raul E. Escribano

A team-spirited professional provides top quality training to our Soldiers and keeps all of us in the chain of command in the know. The 501st Military Intelligence Brigade is fortunate to have the most dynamic and one of the best Equal Opportunity Advisors in the Army today. SFC Rhonda D. Motley’s bright and humorous approach to EO/POSH training cultivates a captivating audience while recognizing individual issues, and conveying the responsiveness of the program. She gets the message across!

Soldiers trust SFC Motley. She provides consistent, reliable advice and guidance to them while never leading them astray. SFC Motley is truly a subject matter expert and the “unsung hero” of the Brigade’s EO program.

Not only does SFC Motley provide the brigade with exceptional sup-port, she also shares her knowledge and expertise with other EO professionals on the peninsula. Under her leadership, the 501st Military Intelligence Brigade EO Office provides all EO Static Display support for monthly Peninsula EO Observances. Her EO team also sponsors all EO Trivia Contests held monthly in the Main Exchange. Whether conducting training for Equal Op-opportunity Leaders from numerous installations, or organizing monthly EO events, SFC Motley is simply a star. Most recently, she organized an exceptional Native American Heritage Month “Fun Run” and display, which inspired over 200 Soldiers and family members, from across the Peninsula, to celebrate the numerous accomplishments of Native Americans.

SFC Motley is also the Membership Coordinator for the NCOA Association-Korea Chapter. She sets-up monthly information Tables at varies locations to inform individuals about the Association. Undoubtedly, SFC Motley’s dedication to her duties and unwavering care for Soldiers has made this Command, and the rest of this Peninsula, better for everyone. It is an honor to have such superb NCO in our ranks.

Member Spotlight - November 2008

CSM(Ret) Alfred Braswell

Command Sergeant Major Alfred Braswell, United States Army, Retired, was recognized as the Yongsan Retiree Council's first Retiree Icon on 20 November 2008. As part of his recognition he received the NCOA World War II Veteran Medallion. In addition to NCOA, Mr. Ed Fagan, GM of Dragon Hill Lodge provided multiple coupons. Mr. Bob Owen and Doug Timson, Yongsan American Red Cross, presented a full disaster relief bag. Mr. Carl Reed, the Co-chairperson of the YRC presented a Commendation Certificate from the Korean Association of Retired Persons (KARP). CSM Ralph Rusch delivered a Garrison commendation to CSM (Ret) Braswell later in the afternoon.

Here is a recap of yesterday's ceremony provided by Chris Vaia.

The celebration ceremony for CSM (Ret) Braswell was moving and well received by all. From the JROTC color guard to the ensemble presentations to the chorus to the presenters to the wonderful atmosphere of respect and honor and love of our Icon, it was a honor to participate in. We would like to thank again the following for their coordinations and presentations:

LTC Hedgpath for setting up all aspects of the ceremony area and the faculty, students and cadets for their performances. SGM (Ret) Joe Terry and Dave McCracken for special NCOA presentation of an amended Life Time Membership and the first World War II commendation of an American veteran in Korea. Mr. Ed Fagan, GM of Dragon Hill Lodge, for multiple coupons which our Icon can use on his traditional breakfast meals at DHL. Mr. Bob Owen and Doug Timson, Yongsan American Red Cross, for a full disaster relief bag looking like World War II issue. Mr. Myong Juch, CEO of the Korean Association of Retired Persons, for the KARP commendation and to Mr. Carl Reed, Co-chairperson YRC, who presented it.
CSM Ralph Rusch delivered a Garrison commendation to CSM (R) Braswell later in the afternoon. SSG Rader, AFN and Ft. Bragg bound, for covering the ceremony and interviewing our Icon

CSM Alfred Braswell's Biography

Command Sergeant Major Alfred Braswell first entered the US Military through the Navy in 1945 as a young draftee prior to graduating from High school. After CSM Braswell was released from the US Navy, he went back home and graduated from Texarkana High School in 1949. CSM Braswell re-entered military service in the US Army in 1950 and after Basic Training, was reassigned to E Co, 2/9 Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division in Republic of Korea. CSM Braswell remained in the ROK until 1952, and was wounded one time during combat. During his career service, CSM Braswell served another three tours in the ROK. During Vietnam, CSM Braswell served three tours (1967, 1969, and 1971) in South Vietnam, and was wounded three times during combat operations.

After thirty years of honorable service, CSM Braswell retired in 1981 as the CSM of the Combined Forces Army (CFA) at Camp Red Cloud, ROK. Shortly after his retirement, he activated the first Junior Reserve Officer Training Course (JROTC) in the ROK and in the Pacific in August 1981. Over the past twenty-six years, CSM Braswell initiated the JROTC Spring Training Camp at Camp Jackson, Uijongbu, ROK. He has directly supervised the training of over Five Hundred and fifty cadets during his annual training event. During his tenure at Seoul American High School (SAHS), he has contributed to the training, counseling and mentoring of over fifty-five West Point cadets and some five hundred and seventy Reserve Officer Training Cadets (ROTC) cadet scholarships from the US Army, US Navy, US Air Force and the US Coast Guard. Since activating the JROTC here in the ROK, he has trained and mentored over four thousand and two hundred cadets.

CSM Braswell has been awarded the following awards: Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) with 2 awards, Legion of Merit (LOM), Bronze Star Medal with 3 awards, 1W/V device, Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) with 2 awards, Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with 4 awards, Purple Heart with 4 awards. CSM Braswell has been Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DODDS) and Seoul American High School for the past twenty-six years. He is a great soldier, educator, and a mentor to all the youth of the JROTC here in the ROK.