SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. (November 7, 2012) -
Third Army/ARCENT celebrated its rich history of dedicated service
to the country during its 94th birthday celebration at Shaw Air
Force Base, S.C. November 7.
Lt. Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, Third
Army/ARCENT commanding general, gave guests a brief history of the
unit and attached each of its 12 campaign participation streamers
to the Third Army/ARCENT colors during a battle streamer
ceremony.
"We will continue to make history as
we go forward," Brooks said, "Not by seeking to make history but
rather by simply doing our duty every day."
Third Army/ARCENT Soldiers currently
serving around the world came together for a simultaneous cake
cutting via video teleconference. In an Army tradition, the senior
officer and enlisted Soldier at each location joined the youngest
and oldest Soldier in cutting a birthday cake with a saber. The day
of celebration continued with a cook out and sporting events at
each location.
"Birthdays are a perfect time to
pause, rewind, remember, review and resume," Brooks told Soldiers
and guests.
As Soldiers remembered their time in
the Army they reflected upon what serving with Third Army/ARCENT
means to them.
"I like what Third Army does," Master
Sgt. Albert Kelly, Third Army/ARCENT logistics supply and services
noncommissioned officer in charge said. "I like the mission, 94
years of supporting the Soldiers, supporting the United
States."
Staff Sgt. Lorenzo Morgan joined
Third Army/ARCENT four months ago and said that it is good to see
the camaraderie among the Soldiers and that hearing the history of
the unit motivated him.
"I am going to be out there doing my
best for Third Army," Morgan continued. "What an honor it is to
serve with Third Army."
Whether a Soldier, family member or
part of the community, all were welcomed and joined in celebrating
Third Army/ARCENT's 94 years of service together.
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