ROCK ISLAND, Ill.-Sgt. Adam Feldman watched proudly as his father, Brig. Gen. Steven J. Feldmann, was promoted during a May 7 ceremony at Rock Island Arsenal's Constitution Square.
The younger Feldmann, a recruiter for the Iowa National Guard, took charge of his father's new one-star flag during the ceremony.
Despite the rain, the elder Feldmann smiled broadly as Maj. Gen. Yves J. Fontaine, commanding general of Army Sustainment Command, removed the insignia of colonel. Feldmann's wife, Jane, placed the new star of brigadier general on her husband's uniform.
The newly promoted general started his military service in the Marine Corps in 1973, serving until 1978. He enlisted in the Iowa National Guard in 1980. In 1984 he was commissioned as a Signal Corps officer. Feldmann joined the Army Reserve in 2003, and was assigned to ASC in October 2009.
Feldmann is the ASC Deputy Commanding General for Operations. He is also charged with providing trained and ready Army Reserve Soldiers to support mission requirements for the Army Materiel Command; the Defense Contract Management Agency; the assistant secretary of the Army for Acquisitions, Logistics, and Technology; the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program; the Defense Logistics Agency; and the Army Contracting Command.
Since being assigned to ASC, Feldmann has deployed to Afghanistan, and most recently, Haiti.
Fontaine took a few minutes to praise Feldmann's performance and dedication.
"We have handed you a lot of changes, and you have handled them brilliantly," said Fontaine.
"When an earthquake hit Haiti earlier this year, you led the AMC team supporting Army units and distributing assistance to the survivors. Your efforts in repairing equipment for local business, hospitals, and schools helped the people of Haiti start over after this disaster," Fontaine said.
Feldmann thanked his family and the many Soldiers who were instrumental in the development of his career. He took the opportunity to give advice to the many people who came to show their support.
"Be prepared to take advantage of the chance, luck, and timing of opportunities that present themselves. Always give your very best in everything you do, but remember to have some fun, smile, and laugh."
Also attending the ceremony were Feldmann's other children - Nathan and Lynsey -- and his parents Art, a World War II veteran, and Laura.
Not only is Feldmann a Soldier, he also serves the community as a lieutenant in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Police Department.
During the ceremony, Feldmann was honored with a cannon salute. Music was provided by members of the 101st Airborne Division Band of Fort Campbell, Ky.
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