Nov 7, 2007

OCPA-SE performed as the chief military liaison and oversaw the 2007 Tampa Bay BuccaneersAca,!a,,c Military Appreciation Day Game versus the Arizona Cardinals on November 4, 2007. OCPA-SE coordinated the participation of more than 250 military members from USSOCOM, USCENTCOM, FLARNG and the USAR including OIF/OEF veterans to lead the Buccaneers out of the tunnel during pre-game introductions, flag bearers during the National Anthem, having the families of two Tampa Soldiers KIA in OIF/OEF conduct the coin flip at mid-field and having MG Steven Hashem, USSOCOM, administer the oath of enlistment to more than 150 recruits from all five services in an on-field halftime ceremony. MG Hashem was escorted by two wounded warriors from OIF that are being treated at the James A. Haley VeteranAca,!a,,cs Medical Center in Tampa.

Nov 5, 2007

Top senior enlisted leaders from the U.S. Strategic Command and the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/U.S. Army Forces Strategic Command spoke to Sergeants Major Course Class 58 students about understanding and operating in todayAca,!a,,cs expanded battle space, during a briefing Nov. 1, in the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy East Auditorium, Fort Bliss, Texas.

Nov 1, 2007

Junior Soldiers are now taking on more responsibilities, so the ArmyAca,!a,,cs Education System is adapting, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston said while on a nine-day visit with troops across Europe.

Oct 30, 2007

HEIDELBERG, Germany -- Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston observed training and talked with troops about the ever-changing face of todayAca,!a,,cs force during a visit to the Joint Multinational Training Command here Oct. 28. U.S. Army Europe Command Sgt. Maj. Iuniasolua T. Savusa and V Corps Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Beam joined Preston for the visit. Preston began his day here talking with Warrior Leader Course students at the 7th Army NCO Academy. In his remarks he praised the Soldiers for choosing the Army as a career, and challenged them to talk about their jobs and share their experiences with their families and friends back home.

Oct 19, 2007

FORT HOOD, Texas Aca,!" Approximately 250 Soldiers from the Brigade Troops Battalion, 15th Sustainment Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division returned to Fort Hood Oct. 18 to waiting family members, rear detachment Soldiers and a special guest.

Oct 10, 2007

Slide documenting the Army Family Covenant as introduced by the Honorable Pete Geren, Secretary of the Army, during his keynote address at the 2007 Association of the United States Army convention in Washington, D.C.

Oct 9, 2007

Changing the way the Army selects, trains, promotes and assigns sergeants majors and command sergeants majors is all about flexibility and choice, officials said.

Oct 9, 2007

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston unveiled the newest modernization effort for the U.S. Army enlisted force during a meeting with senior non-commissioned officers today at the Association of the United States Army annual meeting and exposition.

Oct 9, 2007

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth Preston and Sgt. Maj. Michael Croom of Army G-1, discuss the new Command Sergeant Major and Sergeant Major Utilization and Management System.

Sep 30, 2007

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston talks to the competitors following the welcome dinner, Sept. 30, at the 2007 Best Warrior Competition, Fort Lee, Va.

Sep 30, 2007

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston addresses the competitiors, sponsors and guests at the 2007 Best Warrior Competition welcome dinner, Sept. 30, at Fort Lee, Va.

Sep 12, 2007

Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston visits Ft. Riley.

Sep 6, 2007

Aug 30, 2007

Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth Preston reflects on September 11, 2001.

Jun 18, 2007

Army Birthday Run at Fort Myer, VA led by Director for the Army Staff Lt. Gen. James Campbell and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth Preston.

Jun 14, 2007

The United States Army 232nd Birthday Wreath is laid down at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery by Acting Secretary of the Army Pete Geren, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston. They are assisted by Sgt. 1st Class Derek Dotson, sergeant of the guard

Jun 14, 2007

Army Birthday message from acting Secretary of the Army Pete Geren, Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston. As of June 14, the Army is 232 years strong.

Jun 13, 2007

Walter Reed Army Medical Center joined installations and commands worldwide this week in celebrating the Army's 232nd birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony Tuesday in the hospital's Heaton Pavilion.

Jun 8, 2007

Army and Congressional leaders honor the Army's 232nd birthday with a ceremonial birthday cake cutting during the U.S. House of Representatives Army Caucus Breakfast.

Jun 4, 2007

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston visited Soldiers deployed here in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa June 2-4.

May 11, 2007

Cindy Beerky was recognized for her work today by President Bush in a White House ceremony commemorating Military Spouse Day.

Feb 23, 2007

SMA Preston Says NCOs will help QOL issues at Walter Reed.

Jan 17, 2007

Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston talks with Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment Jan. 12 at Fort Bliss, Tx.

Jan 6, 2007

Soldiers, players and Hall of Fame greats shared center stage to honor some of the nation's top high school football players during an awards dinner sponsored by the U.S. Army.

Dec 8, 2006

Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston

Nov 14, 2006

Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston got an up-close look at one of the ArmyAca,!a,,cs six Logistics Support Vessels during a recent visit to Kuwait.

Nov 13, 2006

Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston spent more than an hour talking with Soldiers of 4th Brigade, 25th Infantry Division on the eve of their deployment from Kuwait into Iraq. The Soldiers said the surprise visit from the ArmyAca,!a,,cs top enlisted Soldier did more than provide motivation.