CPT Michael S. Lohrenz is the new Company Commander for E Co 1-13th. Picture and Bio coming soon.
We All Strive To Live the Army Values, and Follow...
The Soldier's Creed:
I am an American Soldier.
I am a Warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade. (Warrior's Ethos)
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier!*
ARMY VALUES:
LOYALTY
Leaders who demonstrate loyalty:
- Bear true faith and allegiance in the correct order to the Constitution, the Army, and the organization.
- Observe higher headquarters’ priorities.
- Work within the system without manipulating it for personal gain.
DUTY
Leaders who demonstrate devotion to duty:
- Fulfill obligations—professional, legal, and moral.
- Carry out mission requirements.
- Meet professional standards.
- Set the example.
- Comply with policies and directives.
- Continually pursue excellence.
RESPECT
Leaders who demonstrate respect:
- Treat people as they should be treated.
- Create a climate of fairness and equal opportunity.
- Are discreet and tactful when correcting or questioning others.
- Show concern for and make an effort to check on the safety and well-being of others.
- Are courteous.
- Don’t take advantage of positions of authority.
SELFLESS SERVICE
Leaders who demonstrate selfless service:
- Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and subordinates before their own.
- Sustain team morale.
- Share subordinates’ hardships.
- Give credit for success to others and accept responsibility for failure themselves.
HONOR
Leaders who demonstrate honor:
- Live up to Army values.
- Don’t lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those actions by others.
INTEGRITY
Leaders who demonstrate integrity:
- Do what is right legally and morally.
- Possess high personal moral standards.
- Are honest in word and deed.
- Show consistently good moral judgment and behavior.
- Put being right ahead of being popular.
PERSONAL COURAGE
Leaders who demonstrate personal courage:
- Show physical and moral bravery.
- Take responsibility for decisions and actions.
- Accept responsibility for mistakes and shortcomings.
First Sergeant (1SG) Marvin K. Green entered the Army on 28 January 1987. He attended Basic Combat Training (BCT) at Fort Dix, New Jersey and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Dix, New Jersey graduating as a Food Service Specialist (94B) in June 1987. 1SG Green went on to earn a second Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) graduating as an Infantryman (11B) in August 1990.
1SG Green’s assignments include: Food Service Specialist HHB 210th Field Artillery, Herzo Base, Nuremburg, West Germany ; Army Reserve Drill Sergeant, A. Company 3/318th (IN-OSUT) 80TH Division (TNG), Fort Story, Virginia; Instructor, 91st HQ Fort Meade, Maryland (Mobilized for Dessert Storm); Senior Drill Sergeant (United States Army Reserve) E. Company 1/317th 80th Division (TNG) Suffolk, Virginia; Training NCO, 1st Army, Camp Atterbury, Indiana; Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge Of The Iraqi Army Regional Training Center Camp Taji, Iraq; Operations Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge 1/318TH 80th Division (TNG) Fort Lee, Virginia. He currently serves as the 1SG for E/1-13th Infantry Regiment, Ft. Jackson, SC.
1SG Green’s military and civilian education includes Primary Leadership Development Course, Basic and Advanced Noncommissioned Officers Course (11B), First Sergeants Course, Drill Sergeant School, Combat Lifesaver Course, and Small Group Instructor Course. He has an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University, and will pursue his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Averett University after this mobilization.
1SG Green’s awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Army Achievement Medal (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Good Conduct Medal (7th Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal(3rd Oak Leaf Cluster), National Defense Service Medal(2nd Oak Leaf Cluster), Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon(3rd Oak Leaf Cluster), Armed Forces Reserve Medal(w/ "M" Device, and Bronze Hourglass Device), Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award).