During my first deployment to Iraq in 2003, I was awarded my second Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal by the Commanding Officer of MWSS-372, For performing my responsibilities above and beyond the call of duty of a Sergeant ;for assuming the role of the Remaining Behind Element Supply and Maintenance Chief at Viper Camp ,Kuwait, during OIF/OEF-I.I awarded my third Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal as a Sergeant , after performing my duties as the Maintenance Management Officer for two sister …show more content…
After all, I had just helped escort my father-in-law to Mexico to burry my Father-in–law. And just like many of my previous military tasks .I knew I could perform these responsibilities to the best of my ability .However, reading the casualty report to Mrs. Roberts, was one of the most difficult duties I have ever had to perform in my career. The Regimental Chaplin and the assistant CACO made every effort to comfort Mrs. Roberts, while I read her the report .From that point on ,I was committed to doing everything I could to help Mrs. Roberts get through this. Later that evening, HQ MC Casualty Office informed me that I would need a Government Charge Card in order to escort Mrs. Ashleigh Roberts and her son Colton to Dover Air Force Base .I didn’t have one so I informed my command prior to coordinating any flight for Ashleigh’s son and her best friend .My command asked HQ MC if the lack