Senior logistic command holds change of responsibility

By Staff Sgt. Gaelen LowersApril 25, 2014

Senior logistic command holds change of responsibility
1 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, commanding general of the 8th Theater Sustainment Command, pins the Legion of Merit onto the chest of departing 8th TSC command sergeant major, Command Sgt. Maj. Nathan J. Hunt III, native of Pittsburgh, during his change ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Senior logistic command holds change of responsibility
2 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Command Sgt. Maj. Nathan J. Hunt III, senior enlisted adviser to the command for the 8th Theater Sustainment Command and native of Pittsburgh, ceremoniously passes off the noncommissioned officer sword to Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, commanding genera... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Senior logistic command holds change of responsibility
3 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Command Sgt. Maj. Charles M. Tobin, incoming senior enlisted advisor to the command for the 8th Theater Sustainment Command and native of Samoa, ceremoniously accepts the noncommissioned officer sword from Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, commanding gener... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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4 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Soldiers, family members and well-wishers from the 8th Theater Sustainment Command line up to wish Command Sgt. Maj. Nathan J. Hunt III, the outgoing senior enlisted adviser to the command for the 8th TSC and native of Pittsburgh and his family safe ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

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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