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nobody@flickr.com (hqSDDC) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:27:45 -0800

hqSDDC posted a photo:

Capt. Paul Conrad, 599th HHD commander, exits the Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer Simulator at the Schofield Barracks Training Audiovisual Support Center Feb. 19 during the 599th's Warrior Week.

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nobody@flickr.com (hqSDDC) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:51:10 -0800

hqSDDC posted a photo:

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Maj. Gen. Kevin Leonard, commanding general, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, congratulates Sgt. Charles Shaffer on his promotion. The general promoted Shaffer to the rank of sergeant, E-5, during a ceremony here Feb. 7, 2012. More than three years ago, on Sept. 1, 2008, Shaffer was seriously injured when the vehicle he was driving was attacked in Mosul, Iraq. Shaffer and two other Soldiers inside the vehicle were hit by multiple grenades. In addition to massive injuries to his right leg, Shaffer sustained shrapnel injuries to his left leg and burns to his face, hands and lungs. Shaffer lost most of his right leg from the attack, and all but four inches of the leg was amputated later because of infection. After more than two years of recovery at Walter Reed Medical Center, Shaffer realized his goal of remaining in the U.S. Army. He now works at Hq. SDDC in the command's Personal Property office.

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nobody@flickr.com (hqSDDC) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:51:10 -0800

hqSDDC posted a photo:

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- With his certificate of promotion in hand, Sgt. Charles Shaffer poses for a photo with Maj. Gen. Kevin Leonard, commanding general, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command. Shaffer was promoted to the rank of sergeant, E-5, during a ceremony here Feb. 7, 2012. More than three years ago, on Sept. 1, 2008, Shaffer was seriously injured when the vehicle he was driving was attacked in Mosul, Iraq. Shaffer and two other Soldiers inside the vehicle were hit by multiple grenades. In addition to massive injuries to his right leg, Shaffer sustained shrapnel injuries to his left leg and burns to his face, hands and lungs. Shaffer lost most of his right leg from the attack, and all but four inches of the leg was amputated later because of infection. After more than two years of recovery at Walter Reed Medical Center, Shaffer realized his goal of remaining in the U.S. Army. He now works at Hq. SDDC in the command's Personal Property office.

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nobody@flickr.com (hqSDDC) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:51:11 -0800

hqSDDC posted a photo:

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Following his promotion ceremony, Sgt. Charles Shaffer stands with his parents, Chip Shaffer and Fran Harris-Shaffer, and Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command senior leaders, Maj. Gen. Kevin Leonard (far left) and Command Sgt. Maj. James Riddick (far right). Shaffer was promoted to the rank of sergeant, E-5, during a ceremony here Feb. 7, 2012. More than three years ago, on Sept. 1, 2008, Shaffer was seriously injured when the vehicle he was driving was attacked in Mosul, Iraq. Shaffer and two other Soldiers inside the vehicle were hit by multiple grenades. In addition to massive injuries to his right leg, Shaffer sustained shrapnel injuries to his left leg and burns to his face, hands and lungs. Shaffer lost most of his right leg from the attack, and all but four inches of the leg was amputated later because of infection. After more than two years of recovery at Walter Reed Medical Center, Shaffer realized his goal of remaining in the U.S. Army. He now works at Hq. SDDC in the command's Personal Property office.

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nobody@flickr.com (hqSDDC) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:51:11 -0800

hqSDDC posted a photo:

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Sgt. Charles Shaffer stands with his fellow U.S. Army noncommissioned officers and recites the NCO Creed during his promotion ceremony at the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command headquarters building Feb. 7, 2012. After Shaffer recited the first sentence, SDDC NCOs took turns reciting the remaining words. The emotional event ended with Command Sgt. Maj. James Riddick reciting the final sentence of the NCO creed: "I will not forget, nor will I allow my comrades to forget that we are professionals, noncommissioned officers, leaders!" On Sept. 1, 2008, in Mosul, Iraq, Shaffer was seriously injured when the vehicle he was driving was attacked. Shaffer and two other Soldiers inside the vehicle were hit by multiple grenades. In addition to massive injuries to his right leg, Shaffer sustained shrapnel injuries to his left leg and burns to his face, hands and lungs. Shaffer lost most of his right leg from the attack, and all but four inches of the leg was amputated later because of infection. After more than two years of recovery at Walter Reed Medical Center, Shaffer realized his goal of remaining in the U.S. Army. He now works at Hq. SDDC in the command's Personal Property office.

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nobody@flickr.com (hqSDDC) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:51:10 -0800

hqSDDC posted a photo:

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Sgt. Charles Shaffer and Maj. Gen. Kevin Leonard, commanding general, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, stand at attention as Shaffer's promotion orders are read. Shaffer was promoted to the rank of sergeant, E-5, during a ceremony here Feb. 7, 2012. More than three years ago, on Sept. 1, 2008, Shaffer was seriously injured when the vehicle he was driving was attacked in Mosul, Iraq. Shaffer and two other Soldiers inside the vehicle were hit by multiple grenades. In addition to massive injuries to his right leg, Shaffer sustained shrapnel injuries to his left leg and burns to his face, hands and lungs. Shaffer lost most of his right leg from the attack, and all but four inches of the leg was amputated later because of infection. After more than two years of recovery at Walter Reed Medical Center, Shaffer realized his goal of remaining in the U.S. Army. He now works at Hq. SDDC in the command's Personal Property office.

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nobody@flickr.com (hqSDDC) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:14:01 -0800

hqSDDC posted a photo:

Personnel assigned to the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s Command Operations Branch plan, direct, synchronize, coordinate and monitor global surface movements and port operations through subordinate operational commands and strategic seaports. The COC maintains operational oversight of all SDDC operations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. (U.S. Army photo by Mark Diamond, Hq. SDDC Public Affairs)

Chaplain Tolbert Farewell

nobody@flickr.com (hqSDDC) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:48:33 -0700

hqSDDC posted a photo:

During a ceremony March 23, 2012, in the U.S. Transportation Command's Seay Auditorium, Hq. SDDC said farewell to Chaplain (Capt.) Paul Tolbert as he moves on to a new assignment. Known for his sincerity, his spiritual guidance, his contagious smile and his daily e-mail message to the command (the "Thought For the Day"), Chaplain Tolbert will certainly be missed.

BG Davidson

nobody@flickr.com (hqSDDC) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 08:46:54 -0800

hqSDDC posted a photo:

BG Susan A. Davidson's children, Michael and Jennifer, changed the epaulettes from Colonel to Brigadier General rank insignia yesterday during her promotion at the Officer's Club in Fort Belvoir, Va. (U.S. Army photo by SGT Justin Wagoner)

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nobody@flickr.com (hqSDDC) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:48:22 -0800

hqSDDC posted a photo:

John Martinez, a member of Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s Command Operation Center U.S. Central Command team, tracks Operation Enduring Freedom cargo moving into Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Mark Diamond, Hq. SDDC Public Affairs)

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nobody@flickr.com (hqSDDC) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:48:22 -0800

hqSDDC posted a photo:

U.S. Army Capt. Theodore Holloway, an operations officer assigned to Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s Command Operation Center, tracks cargo moving into Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Mark Diamond, Hq. SDDC Public Affairs)

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nobody@flickr.com (hqSDDC) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:48:23 -0800

hqSDDC posted a photo:

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nobody@flickr.com (hqSDDC) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:48:23 -0800

hqSDDC posted a photo:

U.S. Army Maj. William Toles (on the left), U.S. Army Maj. Scott Wadyko (on the right), and other personnel assigned to the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s Command Operations Center, plan, direct, synchronize, coordinate and monitor global surface movements and port operations through subordinate operational commands and strategic seaports. The COC maintains operational oversight of all SDDC operations. Toles is a transportation officer assigned to the COC Battle Staff, and Wadyko is the Battle Staff team chief. (U.S. Army photo by Mark Diamond, Hq. SDDC Public Affairs)

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nobody@flickr.com (hqSDDC) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:14:03 -0800

hqSDDC posted a photo:

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Sherman Winston, a member of Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s Command Operation Center battle staff, tracks cargo moving into Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Mark Diamond, Hq. SDDC Public Affairs)

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nobody@flickr.com (hqSDDC) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:14:02 -0800

hqSDDC posted a photo:

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Gerald Pembroke, the battle captain assigned to SDDC’s Command Operations Center, reviews incoming messages. Personnel assigned to COC are responsible for planning, directing, synchronizing, coordinating and monitoring global surface movements and port operations through subordinate operational commands and strategic seaports. The COC maintains operational oversight of all SDDC operations. (U.S. Army photo by Mark Diamond, Hq. SDDC Public Affairs)

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nobody@flickr.com (hqSDDC) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:14:02 -0800

hqSDDC posted a photo:

U.S. Army Maj. Andreas Taylor, a transportation officer assigned to the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s Command Operation Center battle staff, views the Defense Transportation Tracking System on one of four large, electronic displays used to monitor global surface movements and port operations. Using satellite communications, the Defense Transportation Tracking System keeps track of all Arms, Ammunition and Explosives and other sensitive material traveling across the United States. (U.S. Army photo by Mark Diamond, Hq. SDDC Public Affairs)

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nobody@flickr.com (hqSDDC) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:14:02 -0800

hqSDDC posted a photo:

U.S. Army Maj. William Toles (on the right) and U.S. Air Force Maj. Chad Annunziata monitor global surface movements and port operations. Toles is a transportation officer assigned to the Command Operations Center Battle Staff, and Annunziata is an operations officer assigned to the COC Battle Staff. (U.S. Army photo by Mark Diamond, Hq. SDDC Public Affairs)

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nobody@flickr.com (hqSDDC) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:14:02 -0800

hqSDDC posted a photo:

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Crosby, the Command Operations Center’s U.S. Central Command team chief, is one of several joint service personnel who work in the COC. Although primarily made up of U.S. Army Soldiers and Department of the Army civilian employees, the Command Operations Branch also employs Army Reservists and U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force personnel. (U.S. Army photo by Mark Diamond, Hq. SDDC Public Affairs)

Army Ten-Miler 002

nobody@flickr.com (hqSDDC) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:47:48 -0700

hqSDDC posted a photo:

Maj. Gen. Kevin Leonard, SDDC commanding general, along with Capt. Joe Bogart and his wife, Christine; Capt. Craig DeVito; and Lori Leffler ran the Army Ten-Miler Oct. 9 in Washington, D.C. Bogart (far right) was left partially blind from injuries he received while serving in Iraq in 2006. The group finished the race at a 7:51-seconds-per-mile pace. Produced by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, proceeds from the Army Ten-Miler support Army Morale, Welfare and Recreation, a comprehensive network of support and leisure services designed to enhance the lives of Soldiers and their families. The race starts and finishes at the Pentagon.

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nobody@flickr.com (hqSDDC) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:46:49 -0700

hqSDDC posted a photo:

Maj. Gen. Kevin Leonard, SDDC commanding general, along with Capt. Joe Bogart and his wife, Christine; and Capt. Craig DeVito ran the Army Ten-Miler Oct. 9 in Washington, D.C. Bogart was left partially blind from injuries he received while serving in Iraq in 2006. The group finished the race at a 7:51-seconds-per-mile pace. Produced by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, proceeds from the Army Ten-Miler support Army Morale, Welfare and Recreation, a comprehensive network of support and leisure services designed to enhance the lives of Soldiers and their families. The race starts and finishes at the Pentagon.