FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Soldiers, Family Members and Civilians gathered April 16 at the Multipurpose Auditorium to recognize the graduates of Warrior Leader Course Class 05-14.
Guest speaker 1st Sgt. Stephen D. Anderson, deputy commandant of the Fort Drum Noncommissioned Officers Academy, con- gratulated the Soldiers on making it through the rigorous course.
He spoke of the challenges -- both physical and mental -- that the Soldiers faced, and of the value of Soldiers sharing experiences and information with one another.
"I have been in the back of the platoon classrooms listening and observing what each and every Soldier has to bring to the table -- their varied perceptions and problem-solving techniques," Anderson said. "How you interact through conversation and teamwork is vital to gaining an understanding of all subject areas per- taining to the noncommissioned officers' daily duties and scope."
Anderson encouraged the graduates to think of each challenge they face as an opportunity to learn -- both from their triumphs and their shortcomings.
"Value the education system the Army provides and embrace the experiences that will be gained throughout your military career, whether it's by making mistakes or by observing mistakes," he said.
He also challenged the Soldiers to continue to seek out new learning opportunities so that they might pass this knowledge along.
"Take every opportunity to seek self improvement through military schooling and allow your subordinates to do the same … so you stand out above your peers and remain marketable in today's competitive Army," Anderson said.
After concluding his remarks, Anderson assisted the WLC staff in recognizing each graduate.
Sgt. Enoelio Otero III, 1st Battalion, 10th Aviation Regiment, 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, was named Distinguished Honor Graduate for the cycle.
Sgt. Reuben T. Ramdath, 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, received the Sgt. 1st Class Jared C. Monti Leadership Award.
Sgt. John D. Tomlinson, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, was named Iron Warrior.
Spc. Logan J. Klimek, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, was named Commandant's Inspection Winner.
Staff Sgt. Christopher M. Daos was named Instructor of the Cycle.
The following Soldiers were named to the Commandant's List for the cycle: Sgt. Gregory T. Antill, Sgt. Richard G Brown Jr., Sgt. Karch E. Chancellor, Sgt. Joshua M. Cunningham, Sgt. Matthew F. Etter, Sgt. Joshua S. George, Sgt. Albert M. Gensel III, Klimek, Sgt. Briceton J. Langley, Sgt. Benjamin A. Manter, Sgt. Justin M. Miller, Sgt. Samuel A.M. Morin, Otero, Ramdath, Sgt. Jorge O. Sejas, Sgt. Arik Steinberg, Tomlinson, Spc. Aaron Andersen, Spc. Gabriel E. Cajina, Spc. Matthew Halliday and Spc. Stephen J. Tate.
The following Soldiers were named to the Top Squad for the cycle: Sgt. Johned L. Cabuco, Chancellor, Sgt. Jaime R. Contrer-as, Sgt. Brandon W. Davis, George, Sgt. David L. Moore, Andersen and Spc. Jared M. White.
The following Soldiers also graduated the Warrior Leader Course: Sgt. Yaacov J. Abromowitz, Sgt. Marcus J. Adames, Sgt. Shane J. Almeida, Sgt. Ashraf A. Badr, Sgt. John F. Binder, Sgt. Jadrian J. Bell, Sgt. Charles A. Brown, Sgt. Jason R. Burford, Cabuco, Sgt. Jaime R. Contreras, Sgt. Vincent DiCamillo, Sgt. Hamlet R. Dubois, Sgt. Arturo Fernandez Choy, Sgt. Charles A. Fitak, Sgt. Levi Gadson Jr., Sgt. Alexander Garcia, Sgt. Manuel Ale Vicente Gaspar, Sgt. Kevin A. Har-per, Sgt. Adam S. Hawley and Sgt. Jonathan A. Herrera.
Also, Sgt. Dean M. Laramee Jr., Sgt. Andrew C. McGill, Sgt. Thom-as L. McLendon, Sgt. Ricky R. Means, Sgt. Shane M. Montgom-ery, Sgt. David L. Moore, Sgt. Wayne A. Myers, Sgt. Patrick M. Penna, Sgt. Nicholas R. Silva, Sgt. Justin O. Sinclair, Sgt. Eric J. Smith, Sgt. Logan D. Smith, Sgt. Evens St. Juste, Sgt. Stephen J. Sulack IV, Sgt. James A. Sutton, Sgt. Amanda L. Wallace and Sgt. Matthew T. Wilson.
Also, Cpl. Jordan T. Barnes, Cpl. Nicole R. Cobb, Cpl. Casey J. Stitt, Cpl. David E. Vidrine, Spc. Devon C. Wenger, Spc. Loukouman Alassani, Spc. Perpe Andoh-Bannerman, Spc. Joshua M. Bray, Spc. Louigy M. Buduan, Spc. Robert C. Camacho, Spc. Jayson A Colon, Spc. Luis C. Corpuz Jr., Spc. Jarvis D. Dixon, Spc. Sabrina Duenas, Spc. Joshua A. Epps, Spc. James R. Fletcher, Spc. Michael C. Gulley, Spc. Sung M. Han, Spc. James D. Hancock and Spc. Irina E. Helms.
Also, Spc. Kevin A. James, Spc. Julie A. Jeffers, Spc. Richard R. Joanis Jr., Spc. Stephen L. King, Spc. Michael J. Loncaric, Spc. Johnnathan Long, Spc. Taina S. Melendez-Rivera, Spc. Alfio P. Musu- mecu III, Spc. Ian T. Oliver, Spc. Devin D. Robinson, Spc. Caleb Seely, Spc. Sean A. Seidler, Spc. Nicholas R. Smiley, Spc. Wilhelm F. Thinnifel, Spc. Dung Q. Tran, Spc. Jeffrey R. Tucker, Spc. Rebekah N. Villareal, Spc. Matthew R. Wetsel, Spc. Justin T. Winters and Spc. Travis R. Zembrzycki.
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