By SSG Emily Anderson, WTC Stratcom
Men and women from Warrior Transition Units (WTU) across the United States and Europe were recognized for their dedication to the wounded, ill, and injured warriors and their Families during an award ceremony at the U.S. Army Medical Command Training Symposium.
BG Darryl Williams, Commander of the Warrior Transition Command (WTC), and CSM Benjamin Scott, WTC Command Sergeant Major, commended them for their gallant and courageous support and efforts.
“All professionals involved in the triad of care provide a considerable support system for wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers,” Williams said. “The Army cannot thank them enough for their hard work and dedication to our Soldiers.”
“These individuals demonstrate an unrelenting commitment to the Soldiers and Families they serve,” said Williams. “They’re passionate and skilled about their work and about helping Soldiers recover transition and move forward with their lives.”
The winners and nominees from each category are:
Category 1—Warrior Transition Unit Squad Leader of the Year, Warrior Care and Transition Program Cadre Award for Excellence:
Winner:
SSG Forrest Two Crow, Warrior Transition Unit, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
Nominees:
SFC Katrina O’Coin, Warrior Transition Unit Fort Belvoir, VA
SFC Yancey Caldwell, Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Sam Houston, TX
SSG Ryan Stern, Warrior Transition Unit, Europe
SGT Jeremy Madrid, Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Carson, CO
Category 2—Warrior Transition Unit Platoon Sergeant of the Year, Warrior Care and Transition Program Cadre Award for Excellence:
Winner:
SFC Sharon Pickett-Williams, Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Sam Houston, TX
Nominees:
SFC Norbert Fuata, Warrior Transition Unit, Schofield Barracks, HI
SFC Glasglow Griffin, Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Lewis, WA
SFC Innocenzo Iorio, Warrior Transition Unit, West Point, NY
Category 3—Community-Based Warrior Transition Unit Platoon Sergeant of the Year, Warrior Care and Transition Program Cadre Award for Excellence:
Winner:
SFC Richard Driscoll, Community-Based Warrior Transition Unit, MA
Nominees:
MSG Lawrence Smith, Community-Based Warrior Transition Unit, CA
SFC Rose Mays, Community-Based Warrior Transition Unit, AK
Category 4—Warrior Transition Unit Nurse Case Manager of the Year, Warrior Care and Transition Program Cadre Award for Excellence:
Winner:
Ms. Deborah Cashwell, Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Bragg. NC
Nominees:
LTC Sharon Stanley-Alden, Warrior Transition Unit, Europe
Ms. Linda Ward, Warrior Transition Unit, Schofield Barracks, HI
Ms. Renae Allen, Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Carson, CO
Ms. Karen Jackson, Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Stewart, GA
Category 5—Community-Based Warrior Transition Unit Nurse Case Manager of the Year, Warrior Care and Transition Program Cadre Award for Excellence:
Winner:
1LT Joe Samudio, Community-Based Warrior Transition Unit, AK
Nominees:
MAJ Teresa Golan, Community-Based Warrior Transition Unit, MA
MAJ Sandra Holmes, Community-Based Warrior Transition Unit, CA
Category 6—Warrior Transition Unit Primary Care Manager of the Year, Warrior Care and Transition Program Cadre Award for Excellence:
Winner:
MAJ Kate Mitchell, Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Huachuca, AZ
Nominees:
LTC David Wallace, Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Drum, NY
MAJ Timothy Switaj, Warrior Transition Unit, Europe
CPT Sally DelVecchio, Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Sam Houston, TX
Category 7—Community-Based Warrior Transition Unit Primary Care Manager of the Year, Warrior Care and Transition Program Cadre Award for Excellence:
Winner:
COL Deborah Davis, Community-Based Warrior Transition Unit, AL
Nominee:
CPT Pablo Sanchez-Barranco, Community-Based Warrior Transition Unit, IL
Category 8—Warrior Transition Unit Social Worker of the Year, Warrior Care and Transition Program Cadre Award for Excellence:
Winner:
Mrs. Rebecca Barron, Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Jackson, SC
Nominees:
Ms. Donna Gatewood, Warrior Transition Unit, Schofield Barracks, HI
Ms. Janet McDermott, Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Wainwright, AK
Mr. James Elliott, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC
Mr. Maurice Murphy, Warrior Transition Unit, Europe
Category 9—Warrior Transition Unit Occupational Therapist of the Year, Warrior Care and Transition Program Cadre Award for Excellence:
Winner:
Dr. Sheryl Michel, Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Sam Houston, TX
Nominee:
Ms. Sara Hook, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC
Congratulations to these men and women who give so much of their time and energy to care for our country’s wounded warriors.
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