PS Magazine’s
I Own This campaign recognizes Warfighters of all services who exemplify the highest standards of care for their assigned vehicles and equipment and contribute in meaningful ways to their unit's overall maintenance and supply posture. In short, they live and breathe readiness.
For December, we had two (2) Warfighters nominated for this program. Both are deserving of this recognition and in the holiday spirit, we decided to spotlight both.
Spotlight Profiles
SGT Madison Schwarzenbach (second from right)
Warfighter's Name: SGT Madison Schwarzenbach
Branch of Service: Army / National Guard
Unit: A CO 2-134th IN BN (ABN), Yutan, NE forward-deployed to AFRICOM AOR
Position/Title: Maintenance Manager
NSN or End Item Nominee Maintains: Various
Nominated by: 1LT Alexander Gould
Justification: SGT Schwarzenbach has performed exceptional work as the maintenance manager for two contingency site locations that are responsible for over 1,900 pieces of equipment. She has demonstrated the ability to handle a significant amount of responsibility in an autonomous role in a joint environment that requires managing and developing relationships, a thorough understanding of logistical processes, and effective communication. She regularly collaborates with and has earned the trust of the battalion maintenance officer, the FSC, and civilian contractors which are parties she works with to solve complex maintenance problem sets. SGT Schwarzenbach deserves to be recognized for her humble nature and the positive influence she has on company maintenance operations and the community as a whole.
CW2 Jeremiah M Johnson (seated): Army / Active
Unit: 299th BSB, 1ST ID Fort Riley, KS
Position/Title: Allied Trades Tech
NSN or End Item Nominee Maintains: 5810-01-564-3364
Nominated by: CW2 Thainalong Vongbandith
Justification: CW2 Johnson demonstrates how to make CAD products using CAD software to prepare his team on how to become effective allied tradesman. He deserves this recognition due to his knowledge of additive manufacturing even before it was taught to the Army. Aside from doing additive manufacturing, CW2 Johnson taught the computer numerical control (CNC) portion during his time in the warrant officer advanced course (WOAC). This not only shows his capabilities as an effective leader, but also as an asset to all of the Army and its future.