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Hometown Hero: Joseph Ruhl

We received this letter from our distributor, Christy Eckert.

I have been a Distributor since December 2004, and Hometown Hero's is one of the things that I love about Scent-Sations. I am emailing you because I would like to nominate a friend of our family.

I would like to nominate 2LT Joseph Ruhl. After being married for only 8 months, he was deployed in June 2004, and found himself saying goodbye to his new wife, his family, and his friends. He credits those same people, especially his wife Kim for lending so much support to him while in Iraq.

Since enlisting in the Army in October 1997, serving a year tour in Korea, as well as time spent in Fort Campbell, KY where he made the rank of SGT, and the reserves in 2002, 2LT Ruhl is currently in the Green Zone, the US Embassy in Baghdad. Where his unit provides all the Strategic (not tactical) communications in an international zone. This includes new and current installations. His current job title is the Company XO. LT Ruhl has also been recommended for the Award of the Bronze Star. I would like to include portions of his Narrative Recommendation for this award:

2LT Joseph Ruhl Distinguished himself for exceptionally meritorious service while performing duties as the Asst. S3 assigned to the 54th Theater Signal Battalion at Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq while in direct support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Upon arrival, Joe was immediately thrust into a battalion transitioning from a fixed garrison environment (Kuwait) to supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was also selected to move immediately into Iraq as part of the battalion's
advanced party.

He has adapted effortlessly; his aggressive leadership style, demeanor and demonstrated capability were perfect for the situation. He is responsible for numerous service and satellite requests and was instrumental in establishing all actions necessary to bring various terminals as well as a microwave trunk on-line. His in-depth knowledge in circuit activations inspired the first Officer Professional Development (OPD) class given. 2LT Ruhl was hand selected to assist on establishing a battalion presence within the Intl. Zone, a task normally given to seasoned Lieutenants or Captains.

He demonstrated excellent leadership, management, and technical skills when he assumed command of the 519th Theater Signal Company for one month and ensured successful transition of the company as they moved from Kuwait to the Iraq. LT Ruhl was responsible for the accountability and safety of 24 soldiers and over 1 million dollars of equipment throughout 2 countries. He played a crucial role in establishing the first permanent communications presence.

Under his direction, the Outside/Inside support for communications was planned and implemented, and provides outstanding command, control, communication, and computer support to the US Government throughout Iraq, the U.S. Embassy Annex, Baghdad (Intl. Zone), 18 governate teams, and designated Multi-National Iraq units. The communications support allowed the commander, MNF-I to have effective command and control over soldiers throughout Iraq, and was pivotal to the success of combat operations. His outstanding performance of duty in a combat zone reflects great credit upon himself, the 54th Theater Signal Battalion, the 160th Signal Brigade, the 335th Theater Signal Command and the Multi National Forces Iraq Command.

Joseph is anxiously awaiting the next 3 months for his return to his wonderful wife, as well as his family and friends, who have all missed him immensely. He is a wonderful and caring person and is truly a Hometown Hero.


Hometown Hero: Joseph Ruhl We received this letter from our distributor, Christy Eckert. I have been a Distributor since December 2004, and Hometown Hero's is one of the things that I love about Scent-Sations. I am emailing you because I would like to nominate a friend of our family. I would like to nominate 2LT Joseph Ruhl. After being married for only 8 months, he was deployed in June 2004, and found himself saying goodbye to his new wife, his family, and his friends. He credits those same people, especially his wife Kim for lending so much support to him while in Iraq. Since enlisting in the Army in October 1997, serving a year tour in Korea, as well as time spent in Fort Campbell, KY where he made the rank of SGT, and the reserves in 2002, 2LT Ruhl is currently in the Green Zone, the US Embassy in Baghdad. Where his unit provides all the Strategic (not tactical) communications in an international zone. This includes new and current installations. His current job title is the Company XO. LT Ruhl has also been recommended for the Award of the Bronze Star. I would like to include portions of his Narrative Recommendation for this award: 2LT Joseph Ruhl Distinguished himself for exceptionally meritorious service while performing duties as the Asst. S3 assigned to the 54th Theater Signal Battalion at Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq while in direct support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Upon arrival, Joe was immediately thrust into a battalion transitioning from a fixed garrison environment (Kuwait) to supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was also selected to move immediately into Iraq as part of the battalion's advanced party. He has adapted effortlessly; his aggressive leadership style, demeanor and demonstrated capability were perfect for the situation. He is responsible for numerous service and satellite requests and was instrumental in establishing all actions necessary to bring various terminals as well as a microwave trunk on-line. His in-depth knowledge in circuit activations inspired the first Officer Professional Development (OPD) class given. 2LT Ruhl was hand selected to assist on establishing a battalion presence within the Intl. Zone, a task normally given to seasoned Lieutenants or Captains. He demonstrated excellent leadership, management, and technical skills when he assumed command of the 519th Theater Signal Company for one month and ensured successful transition of the company as they moved from Kuwait to the Iraq. LT Ruhl was responsible for the accountability and safety of 24 soldiers and over 1 million dollars of equipment throughout 2 countries. He played a crucial role in establishing the first permanent communications presence. Under his direction, the Outside/Inside support for communications was planned and implemented, and provides outstanding command, control, communication, and computer support to the US Government throughout Iraq, the U.S. Embassy Annex, Baghdad (Intl. Zone), 18 governate teams, and designated Multi-National Iraq units. The communications support allowed the commander, MNF-I to have effective command and control over soldiers throughout Iraq, and was pivotal to the success of combat operations. His outstanding performance of duty in a combat zone reflects great credit upon himself, the 54th Theater Signal Battalion, the 160th Signal Brigade, the 335th Theater Signal Command and the Multi National Forces Iraq Command. Joseph is anxiously awaiting the next 3 months for his return to his wonderful wife, as well as his family and friends, who have all missed him immensely. He is a wonderful and caring person and is truly a Hometown Hero.

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