Farewell to a True Dragon Soldier

摘要

This year brings a bit of sadness to many Chemical Corps members, as we see one of our leaders take his final stroll through the halls of the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. After more than 41 years of service to our Nation, Sergeant Major Jack Tussey is retiring.Tussey joined the Kentucky Army National Guard (ARNG) as a private in 1970; and throughout his career, his dedication to duty, service, and leadership has been recognized again and again. By 1972, he had been promoted to the grade of E-5. In 1975, while serving in the 103d Forward Support Battalion, he was selected as the Kentucky National Guardsman of the Year. Tussey continued to rise through the ranks, distinguishing himself at every assigned duty position. From receiving the Association of the U.S. Army Plaque for Leadership-to earning Distinguished Honor Graduate recognition when training to become a nuclear, biological, and chemical specialist-to achieving the highest retention rate for any company in the entire Kentucky ARNG while serving as the Headquarters Company recruiting/retention and safety noncommissioned officer for the 103d Support Battalion from 1986 to 1988-he exemplified the true meaning of dedication to Soldiers.