5th Signal Command hosts NCO induction ceremony

By Staff Sgt. Brian Rodan, 5th Signal CommandJanuary 25, 2013

5th Signal Command hosts NCO induction ceremony
1 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – WIESBADEN, Germany (January 17, 2013) " Newly inducted NCOs stand at parade rest in front of the audience. More than 100 Soldiers from nine units based on Lucius D. Clay Kaserne passed through an arch highlighting a time honored tradition of induct... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
5th Signal Command hosts NCO induction ceremony
2 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – WIESBADEN, Germany (January 17, 2013) " A senior NCO voices his request to Command Sgt. Maj. Gerald L. Tyce, 5th Signal Command, that one of his Soldiers be inducted into the NCO Corps. More than 100 Soldiers from nine units based on Lucius D. Clay ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
5th Signal Command hosts NCO induction ceremony
3 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – WIESBADEN, Germany (January 17, 2013) " A Soldier walks through the time honored arch inducting him into the NCO Corps. More than 100 Soldiers from nine units based on Lucius D. Clay Kaserne passed through an arch highlighting a time honored tradit... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
5th Signal Command hosts NCO induction ceremony
4 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – WIESBADEN, Germany (January 17, 2013) " Command Sgt. Maj. Gerald L. Tyce, 5th Signal Command, "wets" newly inducted NCOs rank symbolizing welcoming them into the NCO corps. More than 100 Soldiers from nine units based on Lucius D. Clay Kaserne pass... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
5th Signal Command hosts NCO induction ceremony
5 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – WIESBADEN, Germany (January 17, 2013) " Command Sgt. Maj. Milton Weatherly, 2nd Theater Strategic Signal Brigade, conducts the charge of the NCO with the recently inducted NCOs. More than 100 Soldiers from nine units based on Lucius D. Clay Kaserne... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

WIESBADEN, Germany (January 17, 2013) -- More than 100 Soldiers from nine units based on Lucius D. Clay Kaserne passed through an arch highlighting a time-honored tradition of induction into the NCO Corps Jan. 17 at the Taunus Theater here.

Command Sgt. Maj. Gerald L. Tyce, 5th Signal Command, said, "This NCO induction is extremely special and filled with a rich tradition of customs and courtesies. Today is also a training opportunity as we educate on the customs and traditions of the NCO Induction Ceremony. It's a custom and tradition that we must uphold."

"I remember the many NCOs and officers that attended my NCO induction so many years ago that left me with a commitment and fire to be a leader and trainer of Soldiers," Tyce said.

Soldiers that participated in the induction ceremony were from 5th Signal Command, V Corps, 2nd Theater Strategic Signal Brigade, 102nd Signal Battalion, Wiesbaden Dental Command, 2-14th Aviation, 43rd Signal Battalion, 39th Signal Battalion, and 52nd Signal Battalion.

Tyce said, "As our Army and community embrace The Army Profession Campaign, we must hold to the standards and discipline within our ranks as noncommissioned officers."

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