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1ST MISSION SUPPORT COMMAND

Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico

Spec. Lisseth Ivonne Mayen Hernandez, pursued her dream until she obtained it when she joins the Army Reserve on 20 December 2014, Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico.

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Mr. Angel R. Rodriguez Morales (Left), 1st Mission Support Command management analyst received the Best Employee of the Year award, given by Brig. Gen. Alberto C. Rosende (Right), 1st MSC commanding general, inside the Ramos Hall at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico on September 29.

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The 1st Mission Support Command (1st MSC) Civilian Awards Ceremony held inside the Ramos Hall at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico on September 29.

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The following 1st MSC employees received a performance award for performing in a superior manner which exceeded their job requirements:
Mr. Richard Garcia (Left)
Mr. Humberto Ferrer Lopez
Mr. Hector Agosto
Ms. Elsa F. Cortes
Mr. Carlos J. Alvarado
Mr. Carlos E. Olivero
Mr. Ange R. Rodriguez (Right)

The awards were handed by Brig. Gen. Alberto C. Rosende, commanding general of the 1st MSC, in Ramos Hall at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico on September 29.

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The 1st MSC civilian work force was recognized by Brig. General. Alberto C. Rosende. “You are the cornerstone of the 1st MSC, your vast knowledge and years of experience are essential for when we must make a difficult decision,” said Rosende. Ramos Hall in Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico on September 29.

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U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 246th Quartermaster Company (QM Co.) (Mortuary Affairs) headed to Fort Hood, Texas for their pre-mobilization training on September 28, from the Luis Muñoz Marin Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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Building unit morale is a task that Staff Sgt. Nathanael Rivera (middle) brings upon himself. During previous deployments he was known for boosting morale by playing his guitar. “I enjoy playing the guitar for myself, to learn, and for the Soldiers to relieve stress,” said Rivera. “This time I brought a different instrument to make it more interesting and less mundane for the Soldiers.” Along with his Army issued equipment Rivera will travel with his cuatro guitar, which is the national instrument of Puerto Rico, on September 28 at Luis Muñoz Marin Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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Brig. Gen. Alberto C. Rosende, commanding general of the 1st Mission Support Command, shared some remarks with the Soldiers before they embarked on their new journey. “It is imperative that you never forget about your Family and that you take care of your battle buddy as if they are part of your Family back home,” said Rosende, on September 28 at Luis Muñoz Marin Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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The airplane is ready for takeoff, the 246th QM Co. (Mortuary Affairs) will be deployed for approximately six months in the Middle East and be spread out in Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan and Jordan. September 28 at Luis Muñoz Marin Airport, San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 246th Quartermaster Company (QM Co.) (Mortuary Affairs) headed to Fort Hood, Texas for their pre-mobilization training on September 28, from the Luis Muñoz Marin Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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Quilts were given to the Families who lost their loved ones during Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom, the purpose of these quilts is to bring comfort to the surviving Families at the Chapel, Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico.

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Fort Buchanan Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) conducted a Gold Star Mothers & Survivors Memorial event at Fort Buchanan’s Chapel on September 25th.

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The Family of a fallen Soldier, Sgt. Miguel Ramos Vargas, Army, received a quilt alongside Fort Buchanan Garrison leadership, Col. Michael T. Harvey, Command Sgt. Maj. Luis A. Rosario, and re-en actors from previous eras at the Chapel in Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico.

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Col. Michael T. Harvey, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Buchanan commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Luis A. Rosario, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Buchanan Command Sgt. Maj., thanked the surviving family members for their attendance. “I want to thank everyone who is present today for their support to this very important event,” said Harvey. “Gold Star Mothers and Survivors Day gives us the opportunity to remember and honor fallen service members, and acknowledge the enormous burden their Families continue to carry.”

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Maj. Wanda Acevedo, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Buchanan Chaplain, mentioned the importance of three words that will help the surviving families continue with their journey of making the world a better place. “The reasons of why we are here today are faith, hope and love,” said Acevedo. “We must continue to do everything within our power to make the difference in this world just like our loved ones did when they gave the ultimate sacrifice.” Fort Buchanan Chapel, Puerto Rico.

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Mr. Edwin Ramos-Jourdan, coordinator for Survivor Outreach Services (SOS), welcomes the Gold Star Mothers and Survivors to the Chapel at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. The SOS is an Army Community Service program designed to provide short-term and long-term support for the Survivors of Fallen Soldiers. SOS connects Family members with people who can help them cope with their loss. This program embraces and reassures Survivors that they are continually linked to the Army Family for as long as they desire.

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Sgt. Nathaniel Rivera informs his mother-in-law and father-in-law of the purpose of the vehicles on exhibit after the 246th Quartermaster Co. (MA) farewell ceremony at the Army Reserve Center at Mayaguez, PR.

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Spec. Valerie Velez and her family share an emotional moment after the 246th Quartermaster Co. (MA) farewell ceremony at the Army Reserve Center at Mayaguez, PR.

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Soldiers, family and friends gathered to bid farewell to approximately 45 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 246th Quartermaster Company (QM Co.) (Mortuary Affairs) on September 25, at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.

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Soldiers, family and friends gathered to bid farewell to approximately 45 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 246th Quartermaster Company (QM Co.) (Mortuary Affairs) on September 25, at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.

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