CW3 West: An Unmatched Team Leader

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CW3 West is an outstanding officer of many diverse talents, he is clearly in the top 20% of his peers. His sound technical knowledge has allowed him to affect change nested with the Commander's Intent. He inapt ability, facilitated seamlessly synchronization and prioritize ASG-Kuwait resources with great effect. Unmatched team builder that invests in subordinate development, generating systemic positive effect on the organization. Unquestioned judgment that consistently leads to positive impacts on the mission. A true professional dedicated to the organization and he has made attributed to profound affect to the CENTCOM theater of operations.

CW3 West is an outstanding officer of many diverse talents, he is clearly in the top 20% of his peers.

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