New NCOs welcomed at Yongsan Garrison ceremony
By Pvt. Kim Kyu-ho, 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
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U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Kim Kyu-ho, 8th U.S. Army Public Affairs
New NCOs were welcomed at a ceremony on Yongsan Garrison Nov. 20.
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YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea — New U.S. Army leaders were welcomed to the NCO ranks Nov. 20 at a ceremony on Yongsan Army Garrison.
Command Sgt. Maj. Robert A. Winzeried, U.S. Forces Korea, Combined Forces Command and 8th U.S. Army; Command Sgt. Maj. Brian S. Connie, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command; and Command Sgt. Maj. John Plaster, 501st Military Intelligence Brigade attended the ceremony as the official party.
Each inductee stepped through the arch which represents the time honored line between Soldiers and NCOs.
They received the charge and guide of the NCO, representing their commitment to the NCO Corps, the United States Army and their Soldiers.
Three candles - red, white and blue - were lit to symbolize the qualities and expectations of the NCO Corps. The red candle represents the bloodshed and the courage shown by all Soldiers that served in the elite NCO ranks of the United States Army. The white one symbolizes purity and innocence. The blue candle represents valor and fidelity.
During his remarks as the guest speaker, Connie emphasized the role of NCOs in the U.S. Army.
“The Soldiers that wait for you back in your unit are eager for your knowledge, guidance, leadership, trust and expertise. I challenge you to continue upholding our legacy and history of our time honored corps,” said Connie.