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CSM Larry S. Turner, Command Sergeant Major

Command Sergeant Major Larry S. Turner, a native of Perth Amboy, NJ, graduated from Perth Amboy High School and entered military service in April 1978. CSM Turner completed basic training at Fort Dix, NJ. His advanced infantry and airborne training was completed at Fort Benning, GA.   Read entire bio...

Conferences and Events

Senior Enlisted Leader Training Conference

• 2012 SELTC Photos
• 2012 PAFB Map
• 2012 Agenda
• 2012 Welcome Letter
• 2012 Registration Instructions and Form
• 2011 Opening Remarks
• 2011 SELTC Photos
• 2010 SELTC Photos
• 2009 SELTC Photos
• 2008 SELTC Photos

Retention Information

Master Sergeant Felix N. Quiles
USASMDC/ARSTRAT Senior Career Counselor

• Re-enlistment Photos
• Education Incentive Memo
• MILPER 11-075 CSRB Program
• MILPER 11-175 Bear Program
• MILPER 11-174 SRB Message Tiered Program
• MILPER 10-126 In and Out Calls
• MILPER 11-279 New In and Out Calls
• MILPER 11-301 SRB Tiered Program
• MILPER 11-302 Bear Program

CSM Column - Command Corner

SERGEANT AUDIE MURPHY CLUB

INTRODUCTION TO THE SMDC SERGEANT AUDIE MURPHY CLUB

The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Commanding General, LTG Joseph M. Cosumano and the SMDC Command Sergeant Major, CSM Wilbur Adams, both felt that SMDC should have the same programs and recognition devices as other Army Major Commands. One such program was the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club (SAMC). CSM Adams implemented the instructions of LTG Cosumano, and the SMDC Sergeant Audie Murphy Club was organized.

Induction and membership in the SMDC SAMC is a reward for noncommissioned officers whose leadership achievements and performance merit special recognition and who have contributed significantly to the development of a professional NCO corps and a combat ready Army. Members demonstrate superb leadership characterized by personal concern for the needs, training, and development of their Soldier, as well as concern for their Army families.

All SMDC active and reserve component Soldiers in the ranks of corporal through master sergeant are eligible to compete for membership in the SMDC SAMC.

Upon selection and induction, members will receive a certificate and a medallion. They may be recommended for an award by their chain-of-command.

Other-MACOM Sergeant Audie Murphy Club and Sergeant Morales Club members in good standing will be extended honorary membership. They will receive an honorary membership certificate.

SMDC SAMC is governed by SMDC Regulation 215-7, dated 2 April 2004.

Outstanding Soldiers should be recommended to their Command Sergeants Major to learn more about this organization.

2012 SAMC Inductees

Six noncommissioned officers were inducted into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club during the 2012 U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command Senior Enlisted Leaders Training Conference at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., April 5. From left to right, Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Griffin, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, USASMDC/ARSTRAT, Redstone Arsenal, Ala.; Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Wright, Alpha Company, 53rd Signal Battalion, Fort Detrick, Md.; Lt. Gen. Richard Formica, commanding general, USASMDC/ARSTRAT; Staff Sgt. Joes Brito, HHC, 53rd Signal Battalion, Peterson Air Force Base; Al Hobbs of Pioneer Services; Staff Sgt. Justin Hamic, Alpha Company, 53rd Signal Battalion, Fort Detrick.; Command Sgt. Maj. Larry Turner, USASMDC/ARSTRAT; Staff Sgt. Sherome Snell, HHC, 53rd Signal Battalion, Peterson Air Force Base; and Sgt. Daniel Reynolds, Alpha Company, 53rd Signal Battalion, Fort Detrick (Photo by Dottie White)

2011 SAMC Inductees

2010 SAMC Inductees

2009 Inductees

• Biography of Audie Murphy
• Club Logo
  S*A*M*C: Initials separated by three stars which represent the Be, Know, and
  Do for the NCO.
  
  SSG Rank Insignia: Reflects Audie Murphy’s highest enlisted rank.
  
  The Eagle: Our national bird and symbol of freedom, the intent of the club to be nationwide.
  
  The Laurel: Represents the individual achievement of the NCOs in the club.
  
  The Lightning Bolt: Represents swift and decisive action taken by the NCO.
  
  The Sword: A historical reference, a tool for the NCO to cut to the heart of the matter, to lead the charge.
  
  The Streamers: Indicate upon which we base our philosophy.
   
• Reg 215-7
• Past Inductees

Former CSM's

• CSM Ralph C. Borja June 2007-June 2010
        
• CSM David L. Lady May 2003-April 2007
        
• CSM Reginald Ficklin Mar 2003-May 2003
        
• CSM Wilbur V. Adams Apr 2000-Mar 2003
         
• CSM Frank J. Mantia Feb 1998-Apr 2000
         
• CSM Jack Tilley Jul 1997- Feb 1998
         
• CSM William O. Morgan Feb 1996- Jun 1997
         
• CSM Wayne P. Strohm Aug 1992- Feb 1996