Brag on my Husband! Army Commendation Medal Recipient (his 2nd one)

His supervisor giving a short speech about his hard work

The General pinning on his medal

His supervisor Raina, CSM Dean, Serg, Me and Major General Bednarek

His award!

This afternoon First Army (Serg's Unit) held a Hail and Farewell ceremony for new arrivals to the unit and people that will be leaving the unit. Serg was on the farewell list and also received the Army Commendation Medal. I am so proud of him! When the General was pinning on the medal, he told Serg he was proud of him too! Serg was recommended for the award by a Major in the unit. The Major sited these achievements for justification of the award:

(1) SGT Rangel conducted over 200 hours of PAO training, 40 hours of instruction and mentored over 25 soldiers to conduct PAO missions in support of OIF.

(2) SGT Rangel has served as the Division's PAO NCOIC (Non-Commission Officer in Charge) since December 2008

(3) SGT Rangel was the SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Advanced Video editing system, all operations of video and still photography, and 3-D animation and graphic design. SGT Rangel personally developed the Division's "Command" Video for the annual AUSA conference

(4) SGT Rangel is highly motivated and extremely physically fit, scoring a 297 (out of 300) on his most recent Army PFT.

**Side note...This Major did say that Sergio was sought out from the command for his calm demeanor and absolute dependability. While I totally agree with the dependability part...I'd like to know where the calm demeanor comes from! I wish I could meet that Sergio...I might like it! :)

The certificate states:
For exceptionally meritorious service while assigned as the Division's Public Affairs Non-Commissioned Officer. Sergeant Rangel's dedication to duty, motivation, ingenuity, and outstanding initiative contributed to the success of the Division's Public Affairs mission. Sergeant Rangel's commendable achievements reflect great credit upon him, First Army Division East and the United States Army.

I couldn't be more proud of him! He has worked so hard to get where he is today. He is doing so much work outside his MOS without complaint. He definitely deserves recognition and I'm glad he got it, even though he says "I shouldn't get a medal for doing my job."!