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Senior enlisted leaders join together, kick off Celebrate America's Military

By Staff Sgt. Corey Baltos, Army North PAONovember 14, 2013

SAN ANTONIO - Command Sgt. Maj. Hu Rhodes joined his fellow senior enlisted leaders from throughout the various military commands in San Antonio Nov. 1 during the Senior Enlisted Appreciation Reception at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 76. The reception, hosted by the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, kicked off the 43rd annual Celebrate America's Military, or CAM 2013. CAM started in 1970 as a way to recognize and honor military service members for their service to the nation. Rhodes was one of the featured speakers of the event. He spoke about the role the American Noncommissioned Officer Corps has played in making the American military the best in the world. "I want to remind you the difference on the battlefield is the American NCO," he said. "Other services around the world produce an officer corps that is comparable to ours, but they haven't figured out how to empower their NCOs like we have. That makes all the difference." CAM 2013 events continue through Nov. 13. Rhodes is the senior enlisted leader for U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis.
1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – SAN ANTONIO - Command Sgt. Maj. Hu Rhodes joined his fellow senior enlisted leaders from throughout the various military commands in San Antonio Nov. 1 during the Senior Enlisted Appreciation Reception at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 76. The reception, hosted by the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, kicked off the 43rd annual Celebrate America's Military, or CAM 2013. CAM started in 1970 as a way to recognize and honor military service members for their service to the nation. Rhodes was one of the featured speakers of the event. He spoke about the role the American Noncommissioned Officer Corps has played in making the American military the best in the world. "I want to remind you the difference on the battlefield is the American NCO," he said. "Other services around the world produce an officer corps that is comparable to ours, but they haven't figured out how to empower their NCOs like we have. That makes all the difference." CAM 2013 events continue through Nov. 13. Rhodes is the senior enlisted leader for U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis. (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Corey Baltos, Army North PAO) VIEW ORIGINAL
SAN ANTONIO - Command Sgt. Maj. Jawn Oilar (left) speaks with Anne Harris and Command Sgt. Maj. Hu Rhodes during the Senior Enlisted Appreciation Reception Nov. 1 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 76. The reception kicked off the Celebrate America's Military events, or CAM 2013, which is sponsored by the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. It marks the 43rd year the Chamber has organized the annual tribute to the military. CAM 2013 continues through Nov. 13 and features several events around San Antonio. Rhodes is the senior enlisted leader for U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis. Harris is Rhodes' mother. Oilar is the senior enlisted leader for the 232nd Medical Battalion, 32nd Medical Brigade, U.S. Army Medical Command.
2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – SAN ANTONIO - Command Sgt. Maj. Jawn Oilar (left) speaks with Anne Harris and Command Sgt. Maj. Hu Rhodes during the Senior Enlisted Appreciation Reception Nov. 1 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 76. The reception kicked off the Celebrate America's Military events, or CAM 2013, which is sponsored by the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. It marks the 43rd year the Chamber has organized the annual tribute to the military. CAM 2013 continues through Nov. 13 and features several events around San Antonio. Rhodes is the senior enlisted leader for U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis. Harris is Rhodes' mother. Oilar is the senior enlisted leader for the 232nd Medical Battalion, 32nd Medical Brigade, U.S. Army Medical Command. (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Corey Baltos, Army North PAO) VIEW ORIGINAL
SAN ANTONIO - Command Sgt. Maj. Hu Rhodes (right) speaks with Denise Poppe (left), Brig. Gen. John Poppe and Richard Perez during a reception Nov. 1 for the senior enlisted leaders of the various commands around San Antonio at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 76. The Senior Enlisted Appreciation Reception kicked off the Celebrate America's Military 2013 events, which run through Nov. 13. Rhodes is the senior enlisted leader for U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis. Poppe is the deputy chief of staff for support, U.S. Army Medical Command, and chief, U.S. Army Veterinary Corps. Denise Poppe is the wife of Brig. Gen. Poppe. Perez is president and chief executive officer, Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.
3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – SAN ANTONIO - Command Sgt. Maj. Hu Rhodes (right) speaks with Denise Poppe (left), Brig. Gen. John Poppe and Richard Perez during a reception Nov. 1 for the senior enlisted leaders of the various commands around San Antonio at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 76. The Senior Enlisted Appreciation Reception kicked off the Celebrate America's Military 2013 events, which run through Nov. 13. Rhodes is the senior enlisted leader for U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis. Poppe is the deputy chief of staff for support, U.S. Army Medical Command, and chief, U.S. Army Veterinary Corps. Denise Poppe is the wife of Brig. Gen. Poppe. Perez is president and chief executive officer, Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Corey Baltos, Army North PAO) VIEW ORIGINAL

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