U.S. Army PEO STRI

During our change of charter ceremonies, one of the phrases most often heard during the presentation is “You are hereby delegated the full authority.” It’s a passing of the torch from one professional to another. As is our tradition, those words were heard when lieutenant colonels Jonathan C. Hathaway and James P. Staggs passed the flag to each other last week. LTC Hathaway is the outgoing Product Manager for the Common Synthetic Environment for PEO STRI. LTC Hathaway was commissioned in 2004 after graduating from Siena College in New York with a bachelor's degree in accounting. Of his many assignments, he was deployed to Kuwait to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom. His career has taken him from Kuwait to Afghanistan to Alabama where he earned an MBA from the University of Alabama. In “Six Degrees of Separation” as the movie suggests, as humans our paths often cross and intersect. LTC Staggs is a native of Alabama and also attended the University of Alabama where he earned his master’s in finance. By 2014, Staggs assumed his first acquisition assignment at the Missile Defense Agency where he served as an Assistant Product Manager. Two years ago, he was the Deputy Program Manager for the Missile Defense Agency, where he supported international command and control interoperability. #BeAllYouCanBe #USArmy #Career #GoArmy #leadership #ArmyLife #soldierforlife

In 1992, Congress passed a law proclaiming July 28 as Buffalo Soldiers Day. Buffalo Soldiers Day commemorates the formation of the first Army regiments comprised of African American Soldiers. The regiment had two mottoes: “We Can, We Will” and “Ready and Forward.” In July of 1992, then Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Colin Powell dedicated the National Buffalo Soldier Monument at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas to honor the exceptional legacy of these great Soldiers. #BuffaloSoldiers #BeAllYouCanBe #GoArmy #duty #honor

As spectators around the world get ready for the Olympics and Paralympics in Paris, one Army program prepares Soldier athletes to compete in the games. The Army’s World Class Athlete Program, or WCAP, allows top-ranked elite Soldier athletes to perform at the international level while serving in the military. Since 1948, 446 Soldiers have represented the United States at the Olympics, earning 111 medals in a variety of sports. Many of the Soldiers had a strong showing in college in their respective sports, earned scholarships, and wanted to give back to the U.S. so they joined the Army. Leonard Korir has earned a spot to compete at the Paris Olympics. “I wanted to learn a skill, serve this country and continue running,” said Staff Sgt. Leonard Korir, a track and field athlete from Kenya. “God made me motivated to be a Soldier.” #olympics #paris #parisolympics #olympics2024 #olympicgames #GoArmy #BeAllYouCanBe #USA #trackandfield https://lnkd.in/ez2Zh5sZ.

Change of Leadership Brig. Gen. Christine A. Beeler receives the Army Acquisition Corps flag and official charter from Lt. Gen. Robert M. Collins, the Principal Military Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology) (ASA(ALT)) and Director, Army Acquisition Corps during an assumption of charter ceremony for Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Simulation (PEO STRI) in Orlando, Florida, on July 23. PEO STRI is one of 12 program executive offices under ASA(ALT) and is the U.S. Army’s acquisition lead in delivering unmatched testing, training, and information operations to enhance operational readiness in support of national defense. #Leadership I #People I #Army I #AssumptionOfCharter I #PEOSTRI

The Medal of Honor is America’s highest medal for valor in combat that can be awarded to members of the armed forces. The Navy was the first to begin awarding recipients during the Civil War followed by the Army in July of 1862. Signed into law on July 12, 1862 during the height of the Civil War, the medals are to recognize "noncommissioned officers and privates as shall most distinguish themselves by their gallantry in action, and other soldierlike qualities, during the present insurrection." Although it started with the Civil War, Congress made the Medal of Honor a permanent decoration in 1863. Since then, over 3500 people have been bestowed the honor. #Valor #CivilWar #GoArmy #BeAllYouCanBe #medalofhonor #Bravery

Between them in their careers, Lieutenant Colonels Michael C. Pavlisak and Jennifer C. Brewster have earned over 35 medals, ribbons, badges and ribbons in their service to this nation. As they continue serving this nation, their lives have interconnected at PEO STRI. Pavlisak is passing the charter and Brewster is taking on the charge to be the new Product Manager for Combat Training Instrumentation Systems. The Product Manager for Combat Training Instrumentation Systems serves as the executive agent for the development, production, integration, fielding and life cycle support of force-on-target maneuver training at our country’s combat training centers. The outgoing project manager, LTC Pavlisak, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Operations Research. Later, he earned an MBA and two master of science degrees. He was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and was also further assigned to the Pentagon. Taking over his role, LTC Brewster is a native of North Carolina where she earned her bachelor of art and master’s degrees from Campbell University. She entered the Army in 2005 and attended the U.S. Army Officer Candidate School. She has been stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Fort Polk, Louisiana and Fort Gordon, Georgia among others. She transitioned to PEO STRI in 2016 and served as an Assistant Program Manager for the Close Combat Tactical Trainer and the Synthetic Training Environment. After serving other posts, most recently in the Directorate of Integration at Army Futures Command in Austin, Texas, she returned to PEO STRI. We are thankful for the service of LTC Pavlisak and we welcome LTC Brewster. #BeAllYouCanBe #USArmy #Career #leadership #ArmyLife #peoplefirst

PEO STRI welcomed the team from Ethnos Leadership to conduct a powerful personal development workshop. Employees from across PEO STRI participated in the unique course to improve their people-centered leadership skills. The workshop tools used the Ethnos leadership model that emphasizes “Purposeful Relationships, Authentic Accountability, and Professional Responsibility.” The workshop included critical discussions and self-reflection opportunities, so that each person could see how to apply the lessons to their own leadership philosophy. Workshop participants were left with resources on the Ethnos training model, a curriculum to further develop themselves, and a new perspective on leadership. The PEO STRI investment in developing people-focused leaders across its workforce is another example of people being our number one priority. #BeAllYouCanBe #USArmy #Career #education #leadership #peoplefirst

June’s “STRI Lights” live presentation featured Bruce Delaporte, the PEO STRI Director of Talent Management to discuss the talent management team’s strategic plans. During the 45-minute program, he said that his team has been focused on their task to “Invest In Our People,” which has been the driver of everything from recruitment, to training and development and professional mentoring. Delaporte outlined the differences between training and development. “Training is aimed at improving an employee’s current job performance. It focuses on acquiring specific skills or knowledge needed for immediate job tasks,” he said. “Development is more holistic, aiming to grow an individual’s overall career progression.” STRI Lights host Ariana Aubuchon asked Delaporte what “SRIOP” is. He said, “STRIOP, or the PEO STRI Orientation Program is an extension of the overall A3P program that has now been executed 3 times over the last couple of years.” The A3P Program stands for Acquisition Academy Apprentice Program, which is a recruitment, internship and comprehensive training program designed to mentor civilians to success in working with the United States Army. The team also developed a PEO STRI Supervisor Academy, which kicked off last week with 24 supervisors enrolled from across the organization. #BeAllYouCanBe #USArmy #recruiting #Career #GoArmy #education #leadership #peoplefirst #employment

Independence Day celebrates America’s birth and those who developed and adopted the Declaration of Independence. Today, America’s Soldiers carry the patriotism and ideals of the Founders as they serve our nation and defend freedom at home and around the world. The Army remains committed to the Declaration of Independence, a unique and exceptional document that makes America what it is today #USArmy #ArmyHistory #IndependenceDay #starsandstripes #redwhiteandblue #america #usa #freedom #fireworks #redwhiteblue 

PEO STRI celebrated the retirement of our very own “Steamboat Willie,” James F. Dunn after 40 years of illustrious service to our soldiers. Like the star of the first movie featuring Mickey Mouse, James Dunn began his career commanding the rudders of PEO STRI in 2002 as a Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) contractor and project coordinator supporting the project manager of field operations, known now as Product Lead TADSS Support Operations. Fast-forward to 2019, Mr. Dunn assumed duties as the Assistant Program Manager for the Live, Virtual, Constructive-Integrating Architecture. In his spare time, he worked on a part-time basis at the Walt Disney World Resort, starting as a Magic Kingdom park greeter before moving to the WDW Railroad, as a conductor on the back of the train. He eventually moved up to the engine as an Engineer/Fireman. And keep PEO STRI’s engines running he did. Dunn was presented four certificates: the Meritorious Civilian Service Award, Certificate of Service, Certificate of Appreciation and the Certificate of Retirement. To close the ceremony, Mr. Dunn’s wife, his co-captain, during his 40 years dedicated to serving our nation, was presented with a Spouse Certificate of Appreciation. #GoArmy #BeAllYouCanBe #USArmy #Retirement #Duty