{"id":363772,"date":"2025-01-26T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=363772"},"modified":"2025-01-29T03:08:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T03:08:21","slug":"soldiers-honored-with-awards-for-exceptional-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=363772","title":{"rendered":"Soldiers honored with awards for exceptional service"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"editor-image photo-slideshow\">\n<figure class=\"photo cur-photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2025\/01\/27\/5a437cce\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">1 \/ 3<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                Col. Rachel Sullivan and Command Sgt. Maj. Derek Wise stand alongside awardees (from left) Sgt. Elizabeth Cruz, Spc. Jacob Bertlow, Sgt. Jennifer Arreola, Sgt. Joshua Cox, and Staff Sgt. Aaron Lovaglia as they proudly display their Certificates of Achievement during the ceremony at Schofield Barracks.<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: Brian Gruspe)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2025\/01\/27\/5a437cce\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2025\/01\/27\/a183821d\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Soldiers honored with awards for exceptional service\" src=\"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/size0-full-172.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">2 \/ 3<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                (From left) Col. Rachel Sullivan, Sgt. Maj. Derek Wise, Staff Sgt. Diego Candelaria, and Staff Sgt. Jalen Miranda celebrate after being presented with the Army Commendation Medal for their exceptional role in supporting JPMRC 25-01.<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: Brian Gruspe)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2025\/01\/27\/a183821d\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"photo\">\n          <span class=\"centered-image\"><br \/>\n            <span class=\"img-container\"><br \/>\n              <a class=\"rich-text-img-link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2025\/01\/27\/551bbc26\/original.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Soldiers honored with awards for exceptional service\" src=\"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/size0-full-173.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n              <\/a><br \/>\n                              <span class=\"ss-move ss-prev\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"ss-move ss-next\"><br \/>\n                  <span class=\"ss-move-button\"><\/span><br \/>\n                <\/span><br \/>\n                          <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/span><figcaption>\n                          <span class=\"image-count\">3 \/ 3<\/span><br \/>\n              <span class=\"image-caption-button\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-hide\">Show Caption +<\/span><br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-button-text caption-button-show\">Hide Caption \u2013<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n                        <span class=\"image-caption\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"caption-text\"><br \/>\n                Soldiers and civilians from U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii, along with family and friends, listen as leaders commend awardees for their achievements during the awards ceremony at Schofield Barracks.<br \/>\n                <span class=\"caption-author\"> (Photo Credit: Brian Gruspe)<\/span><br \/>\n              <\/span><br \/>\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/api.army.mil\/e2\/c\/images\/2025\/01\/27\/551bbc26\/original.jpg\" title=\"View original\" target=\"_blank\">VIEW ORIGINAL<\/a><br \/>\n            <\/span><br \/>\n          <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii \u2013\u2013 Seven Soldiers from U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii were celebrated for their outstanding contributions to the garrison\u2019s Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) 25-01 mission during a ceremony held on Jan. 23 at the headquarters.<\/p>\n<p>The event highlighted achievements ranging from Airfield operations to air traffic control services. Recipients were presented with the Certificate of Achievement, and Army Commendation Medal by Col. Rachel Sullivan, garrison commander, and other leaders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese individuals exemplify dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the Army values,\u201d said Sullivan. \u201cTheir contributions significantly enhance the readiness and resilience of the garrison.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Among those honored were five Soldiers who received the Certificate of Achievement for exceptional performance. They included Sgt. Elizabeth Cruz, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, and Spc. Jacob Bertlow, Sgt. Jennifer Arreola, Sgt. Joshua Cox, and Staff Sgt. Aaron Lovaglia of Foxtrot Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment.<\/p>\n<p>Other notable recognitions included Staff Sgt. Diego L. Candelaria, and Staff Sgt Jalen Miranda who both was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for serving as an air traffic control equipment repairers in support of U.S Army Garrison Hawaii overhaul of Bradshaw Army Airfield Tower and the 24-hour maintenance support during JPMRC 25-01.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStaff Sgt. Diego L. Candelaria and Staff Sgt Jalen Miranda dedication to supporting the JPMRC 25-01 mission underscores the Army\u2019s mission to connect with and support our other military services participating in this exercise,\u201d said Sullivan. \u201cThey truly embody selfless service.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Garrison leaders, families, and colleagues gathered to honor the awardees\u2019 accomplishments, demonstrating the garrison\u2019s culture of recognition and excellence.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;These awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our Soldiers.,&#8221; said Sullivan. &#8220;I am proud to serve alongside such a talented and committed team, and I congratulate each of our awardees on their well-deserved recognition.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The following is a list of awardees:<\/p>\n<p>Certificate of Achievement:<\/p>\n<p>Sgt. Elizabeth Cruz<\/p>\n<p>Sgt. Jennifer Arreola<\/p>\n<p>Sgt. Joshua Cox<\/p>\n<p>Staff Sgt. Aaron Lovaglia<\/p>\n<p>Army Commendation Medal:<\/p>\n<p>Staff Sgt. Diego Candelaria<\/p>\n<p>Staff Sgt. Jalen Miranda<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1 \/ 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption \u2013 Col. Rachel Sullivan and Command Sgt. Maj. Derek Wise stand alongside awardees (from left) Sgt. Elizabeth Cruz, Spc. Jacob Bertlow, Sgt. Jennifer Arreola, Sgt. Joshua Cox, and Staff Sgt. Aaron Lovaglia as they proudly display their Certificates of Achievement during the ceremony at Schofield Barracks. 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