SSG Victor L. Medina, Distribution Platoon Sergeant, from San Juan, Puerto Rico and 1LT Erika Porter, Distribution Platoon Leader, from Atlanta, Georgia make up the dynamic duo of the Distribution Platoon.
Outstanding leadership is what every Soldier requires to remain safe and reactive in all situations. The vigorous training plan and battle drills planned and run by this duo sets the pace for Falcon Company, 121st Brigade Support Battalion attached to 1-77 AR “Steel Tigers.”
“Tough training and high standards are key to battlefield survival,” stated SSG Medina.
Soldiers sometimes get disgruntled when they are called to formation to perform another battle drill they have performed a thousand times, but after each event, Soldiers hold their heads high and feel confident they can accomplish every mission thrown at them by this outstanding duo.
1LT Porter stated, “having a quality Platoon Sergeant is the key to the fundamental success on every mission, not only does he train the Soldiers he teaches and mentors me daily. In Officer Development Schools, Platoon Leaders are taught to trust and listen to the guidance and criticism offered from the Platoon Sergeant; SSG Medina is the ideal Platoon Sergeant to have on our team.”
The Quartermaster and Transportation Soldiers of Falcon Company’s Distribution platoon are in good hands.
staffed by members of the U.S. brigade and Iraqi Army who synchronize military operations and share intelligence. Leaders briefed Gates on how the “advisory and assistance” mission improves collaboration in accordance with the U.S.-Iraq Security Agreement. The 4th Brigade, 1st Armored Division “Highlander”–the first unit to serve in an “advisory and assistance” role–is deployed out of Fort Bliss, Texas and operates in Dhi Qar, Maysan, and Muthanna provinces in southern Iraq.
