SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - Soldiers, family members and well-wishers from
the 8th Theater Sustainment Command held a Change of Responsibility ceremony
bidding farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Nathan J. Hunt III, today, as he
relinquished responsibility as the command sergeant major of the 8th TSC to
Command Sgt. Maj. Charles M. Tobin, here on Hamilton Field.
During his time with the command, Hunt's accomplishments were many
highlighted by the establishment of an impressive Sgt. Audie Murphy Club
program, an outstanding focus on noncommissioned officer profession
development, safety driven focus of the motorcycle mentorship rides, and
highlighting the command's best and brightest Soldiers through the Best
Warrior Competitions, said Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, commanding general of
the 8th TSC.
"He always accomplishes the mission, protects the force, and grows our
future," said Lyons of Hunt. "He is the epitome of calm, competence,
character and professionalism. No matter the circumstance, I can always
depend on Nathan Hunt as a friend, battle buddy, and most importantly, a
leader of Soldiers."
The day was not only a time for remembrance, but also a time of warm
receptions to Tobin and his family.
"I am always amazed at the impressive Army machine that can stack
back-to-back leader talent in our most critical positions," Lyons said.
"[Tobin] has taken on all of the tough jobs at the tactical and operational
levels and has excelled at every one of them."
The ceremony concluded with Tobin taking control of the formation, retiring
the colors, and commenting on his bio.
"I'm not a big fan of the bio," said Tobin, originally from Samoa. "Because
it is not about what I've done in the past, but what I do from this point
forward. I'm here to take care of Soldiers, DA civilians, contractors and
family members. Thank you for this opportunity."
The 8th TSC is the senior Army logistics command in the Pacific, responsible
for logistics and supply for land operations throughout the theater,
employing 167 different skill sets, with 35 unique capabilities, to include
Military Police, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Army Watercraft, Dive and
Engineer operations.
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