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Soldier for Life: Continuing to Serve and Support as an Army Civilian

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Stuart Hodge III, a property book officer for Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) Benelux in Brunssum, exemplifies the Army's "Soldier for Life" motto by continuing to support and serve the warrior community as an Army civilian. After serving 10 years as an active-duty Soldier, Hodge transitioned to the Army civilian workforce, where he continues to make a meaningful impact. As a property book officer, Hodge manages and maintains the Command Supply Discipline Program for U.S. Army Garrison Benelux Brunssum, supporting 27 hand receipt holders and overseeing approximately $5 million dollars' worth of inventory.

Key Takeaways:

  • Stuart Hodge III, a 10-year active-duty Soldier, transitioned to the Army civilian workforce and is now a property book officer for LRC Benelux in Brunssum.
  • As a property book officer, Hodge manages and maintains the Command Supply Discipline Program for U.S. Army Garrison Benelux Brunssum, supporting 27 hand receipt holders and overseeing approximately $5 million dollars' worth of inventory.
  • Hodge and his coworker conduct 100% inventories annually and 25% inventories quarterly to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
  • The Command Supply Discipline Program is a critical component of LRC Benelux's operations, which also includes supply, maintenance, and transportation services, as well as clothing issue facility operations and hazardous material management.
  • Hodge's wife, Erin, is a U.S. Army Reserve Soldier and staff sergeant with the 7th Mission Support Command headquarters, based out of Kaiserslautern, Germany, highlighting the commitment of military families to serving the Army community.

Statistics:

  • Approximately $5 million dollars' worth of inventory managed by Hodge as property book officer.
  • 27 hand receipt holders supported by Hodge and his coworker in U.S. Army Garrison Benelux Brunssum.
  • 100% inventories conducted annually by Hodge and his coworker.
  • 25% inventories conducted quarterly by Hodge and his coworker.
  • 10 years of active-duty service by Hodge before transitioning to the Army civilian workforce.
  • 10 years of marriage between Hodge and his wife, Erin, who is a U.S. Army Reserve Soldier.

Sources:

  • A news release from the U.S. Army.

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