PS Magazine’s
I Sustain This campaign is designed to recognize civilian sustainers who exemplify the highest standards while maintaining equipment to meet combat readiness requirements and stay in the fight, even under the most arduous of circumstances.
For December 2023, we had two civilian sustainers nominated for this program: Mr. Bob Engstrom, an AMC logistics assistance representative (LAR) specializing in TACOM equipment at Fort Drum, NY; and Mr. Joey Baza, a communications/electronics mechanic with the 9th Mission Support Command, Dydasco Army Reserve Center, Guam.
Spotlight Profiles
Bob EngstromArmy Civilian
AMC LAR (TACOM)
10th Mountain Div., Ft Drum, NY
Nominated by: CW2 Vlad Vladimirov
Why does this person deserve recognition? Mr. Engstrom is always available to lend his expertise in troubleshooting or trying to help the units figure out the cause of fail to parts or equipment. He is the epitome of someone who genuinely cares about the Soldiers, and will go the extra mile to help everyone. Mr. Engstrom also has made a few contributions to
PS magazine, providing helpful information to the readers.
Joey F Baza
Army Civilian
Communications and electronics mechanic
9th Mission Support Command, Dydasco Army Reserve Center, Guam
Nominated by: Jeremy Paulino
Why does this person deserve recognition? Mr. Baza maintains the communication and electronic equipment for Guam and Saipan comprised of PVS-7B, PVS-14, PVS-13CV3, NVGs and MBITTR. He is filling the C&E Mechanic position after years of having to send equipment off-island or have a team flown into Guam to do repairs and/or services. His meticulous attention to detail and superior maintenance knowledge enables support and readiness to all reserve units on Guam and detachments in Saipan.