National Training Center and Fort Irwin Commander Maj. Gen. Ted Martin (right) and Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Travers attach a streamer on a guidon, Oct. 31.
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, United States Army Garrison at Fort Irwin, received a commanding general’s award for accomplishing 100 percent flu inoculations, Oct. 31.
National Training Center and Fort Irwin Commander Maj. Gen. Ted Martin and Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Travers attached a streamer on the company’s guidon during a recognition ceremony.
The company is one of approximately 30 on this installation and the only one with all Soldiers vaccinated, said Martin. He stressed the importance of Soldiers staying physically fit and healthy.
“We do that through physical training, we do that with the way we take care of ourselves and our families at home, and then we get flu shots so we don’t get sick and tear down our immune system,” Martin said.
Martin described the Soldiers of the company, which comprises military police, as leaders for other companies and important to the safety of the community.
“You are my front line on domestic violence, defusing it,” Martin said. “The leadership that you show – the things that you do – make it so we can continue our mission, and I really appreciate that.”
Maj. Gen. Ted Martin (left), commander of the National Training Center and Fort Irwin, addresses Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, United States Army Garrison here, Oct. 31.