Fort Sam Houston honors retiring Soldiers for dedicated service, career-long commitment

March 4, 2013

By Staff Sgt. Corey Baltos

  • FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas " The Fort Sam Houston community recognized six Soldiers for their dedicated service and commitment to the U.S. Army Feb. 28 during the monthly Fort Sam Houston retirement ceremony at U.S. Army North's historic Quadrangle. Air Force Brig. Gen. Theresa Carter, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, presided over the ceremony. Carter requested to officiate the ceremony because one of the retirees, Col. Robert Bridgford, previously served with her as the vice commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing and deputy commander of Joint Base San Antonio. Carter said the retiring Soldiers, who collectively represent more than 150 years of service to the nation, embodied the Army Core Values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage. Carter, who was nominated for her second star, will leave command at the end of May. The retirees are: Col. Robert Manga (left), 32nd Medical Brigade; Col. Robert Bridgford, Installation Management Command; Lt. Col. David Foster, U.S. Army North; Sgt. Maj. Bruce Sivil, 32nd Medical Brigade; Sgt. 1st Class Michael Overton, U.S. Army North; and Sgt. Lena Ramon, 418th Medical Logistics Battalion.

    Retirees

    FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas " The Fort Sam Houston community recognized six Soldiers for their dedicated service and commitment to the U.S. Army Feb. 28 during the monthly Fort Sam Houston retirement ceremony at U.S. Army North's historic Quadrangle. Air...

  • FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas " Air Force Brig. Gen. Theresa Carter, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, presents a meritorious service medal to Lt. Col. David Foster as his wife, Maryann, watches on. Carter presented the award Feb. 28 to Foster during the monthly Fort Sam Houston retirement ceremony at U.S. Army North's historic Quadrangle. Foster, who served with the United Nations Mission in Liberia, is retiring from the Army after 26 years of service.

    Foster

    FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas " Air Force Brig. Gen. Theresa Carter, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, presents a meritorious service medal to Lt. Col. David Foster as his wife, Maryann, watches on. Carter presented the award Feb. 28...

  • FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas " Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago (left), 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, looks on as Air Force Brig. Gen. Theresa Carter, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, stands with Sgt. 1st Class Michael Overton and his wife, Shanitra, after presenting him with a meritorious service medal during the monthly Fort Sam Houston retirement ceremony Feb. 28 at U.S. Army North's historic Quadrangle. Overton, who served as a platoon sergeant and noncommissioned officer in charge of the Warrior Family Support Center, is retiring from the Army after 22 years of service.

    SFC Overton

    FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas " Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSantiago (left), 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, looks on as Air Force Brig. Gen. Theresa Carter, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, stands with Sgt...

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