1st Bn., 405th AFSB recognizes 72nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion

MANNHEIM, Germany — The 1st Battalion, 405th Army Field Support Brigade, which is headquartered in Kaiserslautern, recognized six Soldiers assigned to the 172nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion with certificates of appreciation Jan. 31 at Sullivan Barracks here.

During the informal ceremony, Lt. Col. Joe Gann, the commander of the 1st Bn., 405th AFSB, commended the Soldiers for their excellence in support.

“These Soldiers significantly contributed to the movement and setup of a repair site for our Tank-Automotive and Armaments Small Arms Readiness Evaluation Team with Repair,” Colonel Gann said. “Their efficiency made the SARET-R team’s mission to repair the unit’s small arms onsite much easier.”   

The following Soldiers were recognized by the battalion: Sgt. 1st Class James Dixon, Pfc. David Burgess, Pfc. Jarrod Altschuh, Pvt. Joseph Ragon, Pvt. Timothy Smith and Pvt. Justin Meyer. Gann also presented a coin to Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Mixon from 5th Signal Command.

“When we have the support of the Soldiers in a unit, we are able to assist those Soldiers and repair their equipment much more quickly,” said Col. Ronald Green, the commander of the 405th AFSB. “Our job is to ensure the Soldiers have the best equipment possible, and when units are properly prepared and their Soldiers are committed to the mission as well, the mission is always accomplished successfully.”

(Courtesy of the 405th Army Field Support Brigade)