SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - Soldiers, family members and well-wishers from the 8th Theater Sustainment Command held a change of responsibility ceremony bidding farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Nathan J. Hunt III, April 25, as he relinquished responsibility as the command sergeant major of the 8th TSC to Command Sgt. Maj. Charles M. Tobin, on Hamilton Field at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
During his time with the command, Hunt's accomplishments were many highlighted by the establishment of an impressive Sgt. Audie Murphy Club program, an outstanding focus on noncommissioned officer profession development, safety driven focus of the motorcycle mentorship rides, and highlighting the command's best and brightest Soldiers through the Best Warrior Competitions, said Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, commanding general of the 8th TSC.
"He always accomplishes the mission, protects the force, and grows our future," said Lyons of Hunt. "He is the epitome of calm, competence, character and professionalism. No matter the circumstance, I can always depend on Nathan Hunt as a friend, battle buddy, and most importantly, a leader of Soldiers."
The day was not only a time for remembrance, but also a time of warm receptions to Tobin and his family.
"I am always amazed at the impressive Army machine that can stack back-to-back leader talent in our most critical positions," Lyons said. "[Tobin] has taken on all of the tough jobs at the tactical and operational levels and has excelled at every one of them."
Hunt echoed Lyon's statement and gave some advice to in the incoming command sergeant major from his years of experience.
"There are several jobs in the Army for [command sergeant majors] with a sustainment background, but not many that come with the direct ability to make a difference everyday in the lives of Soldiers or the satisfaction that comes with watching young leaders and organizations learn, grow, and achieve," Hunt said. "It's all here."
The ceremony concluded with Tobin taking control of the formation, retiring the colors, and commenting on his bio.
"I'm not a big fan of the bio," said Tobin. "Because, it is not about what I've done in the past, but what I do from this point forward. I'm here to take care of Soldiers, DA civilians, contractors and family members. Thank you for this opportunity."
The 8th TSC is the senior Army logistics command in the Pacific, responsible for logistics and supply for land operations throughout the theater, employing 167 different skill sets, with 35 unique capabilities, to include Military Police, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Army Watercraft, Dive and Engineer operations.
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