THE ACQUISITION DIFFERENCE


ALIVE FOR THIS MOMENT


SGT Joseph Morrissey and his wife, Nikki, welcomed their first child, Harper Elise, into the world in November 2013, an occasion that Morrissey might never have enjoyed if not for the protective body armor that stopped a 7.62 mm round fired at his lower abdomen while he was on patrol in Afghanistan on Aug. 9, 2012. After the body armor blocked the bullet, Morrissey continued to patrol for 48 more hours. A year later, in a September 2013 ceremony at Fort Belvoir, VA, he received the hard-armor plate from PEO Soldier, which manages the acqui- sition and fielding of Interceptor Body Armor and other Soldier protective equipment. “Without you, I wouldn’t be here,” Morrissey said to those in attendance. (Photo by Doug Cuddihy, PEO Soldier)


protecting them. Tat is the trust that resulted in a successful bombing raid over enemy territory and a safe return home. Our Profession of Arms revolves around that trust, which exists today in the moun- tains of Afghanistan.


Our Soldiers trust you—the Army AL&T Workforce—to deliver what they need, when and where they need it, to enable their success on the field of battle. Tis is a sacred trust that must always be honored. In her office, Ms. Shyu has a picture of her father and a picture of her framed together with a quote from Winston Churchill that reads, “Te strength of the Warrior is not the


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uniform they wear … It is the passion, commitment, character and courage to face the challenge.”


CONCLUSION As I depart the Army after 37-plus years, I will hold in my heart a deep sense of appreciation and admiration for the cali- ber and excellence of this hardworking and dedicated AL&T Workforce. Your can-do spirit is inspiring, and your pro- fessionalism is unmatched. While your service and accomplishments have made me proud, your work continues.


Let me leave you with this question: “So what are you doing today, and what will


you do tomorrow, to help our Soldiers be successful on the field of battle and return home safely to their families and friends?” In these challenging times, your answer could not be more important. I know our Soldiers are in good hands. Tanks for your service. HOOAH!


I leave you with the words of our 38th Army Chief of Staff, GEN Raymond T. Odierno:


Te strength of our nation is our Army; the strength of our Army is our Soldiers; the strength of our Soldiers is our Families. Tis is what makes us Army Strong!


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