{"id":140610,"date":"2024-03-27T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=140610"},"modified":"2024-03-28T21:03:49","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T21:03:49","slug":"recognizing-womens-contributions-to-asc-past-present","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=140610","title":{"rendered":"Recognizing women\u2019s contributions to ASC: past, present"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Past U.S. Army Sustainment Command female leader, retired Army Lt. Gen. Patricia E. McQuistion, meets current ASC female leader, Col. Krista Bartolomucci at an event for Women\u2019s History Month on March 20, 2024, at Rock Island Arsenal. (Photo by Sarah Ridenour, ASC Public Affairs)
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ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. \u2013 The United States Army has never fought a war without contributions from women. Even in the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), women served the Army in traditional roles such as nurses, seamstresses, and cooks for troops in camp, while others served in combat alongside their husbands, disguised as men, or as spies. Although these women did not serve in uniform or receive proper recognition, their contributions were essential to the U.S.\u2019s success.<\/p>\n

Today, the U.S. Army Sustainment Command employs nearly 50,000 Soldiers, Civilians, and contractors worldwide to accomplish its mission of supplying Soldiers with what they need, when and where they need it. Women are essential contributors to ASC and the Army\u2019s success. Sustaining the warfighter would not be possible without their achievements and contributions.<\/p>\n

During the month of March, the U.S. observes Women\u2019s History Month. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cWomen Who Have Made Great Achievements.\u201d It recognizes the countless contributions that women have made towards creating a brighter future, shattering barriers, defying expectations, and inspiring change.<\/p>\n

ASC has employed many women who have made great achievements, both past and present. One of these women is retired Army Lt. Gen. Patricia E. McQuistion , ASC\u2019s first and only female commanding general, who served the command from 2011-2012.<\/p>\n

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\n Retired Army Lt. Gen. Patricia E. McQuistion (major general at the time of photo), former U.S. Army Sustainment Command commanding general, took command of ASC during a ceremony at Rock Island Arsenal on Oct. 28, 2011. (Courtesy Photo)
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\n Retired Army Lt. Gen. Patricia E. McQuistion (major general at the time of photo), former U.S. Army Sustainment Command commanding general, took command of ASC during a ceremony at Rock Island Arsenal on Oct. 28, 2011. (Courtesy Photo)
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McQuistion took command of ASC on Oct. 28, 2011. \u201cShe is a gifted leader, a strategic thinker, and she knows how to take care of Army Soldiers, Civilians, and their families,\u201d now retired Army Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody said of McQuistion during the change of command ceremony.<\/p>\n

While serving as the ASC CG, McQuistion worked alongside community leaders with the intent of strengthening partnerships and, on a national level, worked to inform top leaders at the Department of Defense of ASC\u2019s importance . \u201cASC plays a critical role in ensuring victory on the battlefield and has a mission that will continue to grow in importance,\u201d she said in a message to the workforce, shortly after taking command.<\/p>\n

A few of McQuistion’s priorities while serving at ASC were, \u201ckeeping this command successful and relevant to our Army, our Nation, and our partners,\u201d \u201chow we fit in and link the Materiel Enterprise,\u201d \u201coperating more effectively and efficiently,\u201d and \u201cbalancing professional and personal life.\u201d<\/p>\n

McQuistion\u2019s priorities from over a decade ago helped form ASC into the worldwide command it is today, operating as the logistics arm of U.S. Army Materiel Command to provide warfighters with everything they need to defend the Nation and the U.S.\u2019s Allies.<\/p>\n

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\n Retired Army Lt. Gen. Patricia E. McQuistion, former U.S. Army Sustainment Command commanding general, spoke at Heritage Hall at Rock Island Arsenal on March 20, 2024, in honor of Women\u2019s History Month. (Photo by Sarah Ridenour, ASC Public Affairs)
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On March 20, 2024, McQuistion revisited Rock Island Arsenal to speak at Heritage Hall in honor of Women\u2019s History Month. During her speech, she highlighted multiple women in American history who made great achievements.<\/p>\n

“Celebrating women who have made great contributions takes nothing away from our counterparts and should never be seen as lessening our regard for all great human endeavors. Telling your story is how we recognize each other’s strengths, abilities, and contributions,” she said.<\/p>\n

McQuistion also expressed an appreciation for her American citizenship and the opportunity she had to serve in the U.S. Army.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been said that to be born free is a gift, to live free is a privilege, and to remain free is a responsibility. It is a responsibility that we signed up for by raising our right hands and taking that oath to solemnly swear to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, and to bear true faith and allegiance to the same,\u201d she said. \u201cThat\u2019s powerful. And we can harness that power to continue the journey.\u201d<\/p>\n

In her closing statement, she said, \u201cWe need to be sources of hope and inspiration so that new generations who follow us will be smarter, fairer, and more inclusive.\u201d<\/p>\n

Today, ASC has many female leaders ensuring that ASC remains \u201cOn the Line,\u201d many of whom were in the audience for McQuiston\u2019s speech. One of these leaders is Col. Krista Bartolomucci, ASC\u2019s staff judge advocate and senior military advisor.<\/p>\n

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\n Col. Krista Bartolomucci, U.S. Army Sustainment Command\u2019s staff judge advocate, was promoted to the rank of colonel on Dec. 11, 2023, at ASC Headquarters. The ceremony was presided over by Maj. Gen. David Wilson, ASC commanding general. (Photo by Kelly Haertjens, ASC Public Affairs)
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\n Col. Thomas Boland, U.S. Army Sustainment Command chief of staff (left) and Col. Daniel Mitchell, Rock Island Arsenal garrison commander (right), pin colonel rank on an excited Krista Bartolomucci, ASC\u2019s staff judge advocate on Dec. 11, 2023, at ASC Headquarters. (Photo by Kelly Haertjens, ASC Public Affairs)
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Bartolomucci leads a team at ASC headquarters in providing the full spectrum of legal services to ASC HQ , ASC\u2019s seven Army Field Support Brigades, and U.S. Army Garrison RIA. This includes legal assistance and advising for contract and fiscal law, labor and employment law, administrative law, and military justice.<\/p>\n

As the staff judge advocate, Bartolomucci serves an extremely important role to the command by assisting leadership in decision making. She does this by providing \u201csound legal and business advice and to serve as the honest broker and the voice of reason,\u201d she explained. \u201cI help commanders and leaders at all echelons to maintain good order and discipline amongst their organizations, directly enabling ASC to \u2018deliver ready forces. \u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Maintaining and enforcing order and discipline \u201cis imperative to the success of military organizations. It is the bedrock upon which unit\/organizational cohesion is built,\u201d according to Bartolomucci.<\/p>\n

Bartolomucci believes that the military is an inclusive and empowering career field for women because they are made to feel equally valued by the team.<\/p>\n

\u201cThough at many points in my career, I have been the solo female at the table, I do not in any way feel isolated as a female in the Army Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, ASC, or the military at large. Nor do I feel like I have anything to prove to anyone other than myself,\u201d she said of her experience serving in the Army.<\/p>\n

Bartolomucci\u2019s hope is that the equality she has enjoyed throughout her career is part of an evolving Army. \u201cHopefully, it is the result of an Army that continues to evolve in a positive direction and has instilled a culture where everyone, regardless of gender, race, or sexual orientation, is evaluated solely on their merits,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

When reflecting on her personal growth throughout her career, she stated, \u201cThough I still have my moments of doubt, like all of us do, my shift in confidence has been monumental.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bartolomucci is passionate about letting young women know about the military and disputing misconceptions about women in service. \u201cIt is important for young women to understand how transformational an Army experience can be for them as well,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Part of encouraging more women to join the military is changing the narrative around females in service and continuing to highlight their stories and accomplishments, she said. \u201cThere is still a level of disbelief within society that service as a female within the Army\/DoD is a viable career option.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bartolomucci, who has served at ASC since July 2023, said that her biggest accomplishment here thus far has been the professional relationships she has been able to forge. She is proud of the leader she is today, which she says she has achieved through maintaining a positive attitude and giving 110 %.<\/p>\n

Sharing these stories of past and present ASC female military leaders not only honors McQuistion\u2019s and Bartolomucci\u2019s contributions, but also inspire future generations of military leaders. Their dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment represent female empowerment and progress, paving the way for a more inclusive and diverse military and country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Past U.S. Army Sustainment Command female leader, retired Army Lt. Gen. Patricia E. McQuistion, meets current ASC female leader, Col. Krista Bartolomucci at an event for Women\u2019s History Month on March 20, 2024, at Rock Island Arsenal. (Photo by Sarah Ridenour, ASC Public Affairs) (Photo Credit: Sarah Ridenour) VIEW ORIGINAL ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. \u2013 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":140612,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-140610","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/140610","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=140610"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/140610\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":140619,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/140610\/revisions\/140619"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/140612"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=140610"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=140610"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=140610"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}