SFC David Cooper and SSG Joseph Harris, both members of the Forward Support Company, 84th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade are presented the Honorable Order of Saint Christopher by COL Douglas Vallejo, 8th Theater Sustainment Command Deputy Commander, for their career achievements and contributions to the Transportation Corps Regiment.
The Honorable Order of Saint Christopher recognizes those individuals who have demonstrated the highest standards of integrity and moral character; displayed an outstanding degree of professional competence; and served the Transportation Corps with selflessness.
SFC Cooper has recently served as the Platoon Sergeant for Distribution Platoon of Forward Support Company, 84th Engineer Battalion. He has managed and executed deployment facility operations in this position on three separate occasions which processed and deployed 232 pieces of heavy engineer equipment worth $21 million to Korea. He supervised distribution of fuel, water, rations, and general cargo daily in Forward Support Company that not only supported the 84th Engineer Battalion, but also external units and exercises such as Lightning Forge, Best Warrior Competition from 130th Engineer Brigade to USARPAC, and multiple PTA rotations.
SSG Harris recently served as a Squad Leader for Distribution Platoon of Forward Support Company and now serves as Operations Sergeant for Forward Support Company, 84th Engineer Battalion. SSG Harris' squad provided daily transportation support to the 84th Engineer Battalion. He is M9 Master Driver qualified and his technical expertise assisted the 130th Engineer Brigade in rebuilding its Driver's Training Standing Operating Procedure.
The Transportation Corps was formed in 1942 and in 1998 the Army instituted the order of St. Christopher medal to recognize outstanding transporters.
St. Christopher is the patron saint of travelers and motorists.
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