SSG Upshaw joined the military on 1 August 1997 from Buffalo, NY. He attended Basic Training at Fort Jackson, SC and Advanced Individual training at Fort Lee, VA. SSG Upshaw graduated as a 92A10, Automated Logistic Specialist and was assigned to Maintenance Troop, 11th ACR Fort Irwin, CA from Oct 1997 – Feb 2003. SSG Upshaw was an integral part of the original team that developed the Black Horse Express, delivering more than 10,000 high priority repair parts.
SSG Upshaw was reassigned to the 725th MSB in Feb 2003, and deployed to Afghanistan with the 25th Infantry Division in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During his deployment SSG Upshaw established an outstanding Class I yard which significantly improved distribution, which resulted in over 500,000 liters of …show more content…
He served as a squad leader at WTU responsible for the health, welfare, morale, safety, training and completion of all medical transitional requirements of 43 exceptional wounded warriors and their families. SSG Upshaw coordinated with Platoon Sergeants, Nurse Case Managers, and Physicians to ensure each warrior received a smooth transition and felt like an integral part of their onward transition to civilian life. This assignment was very fulfilling for SSG Upshaw, as he was one of the last representatives that these men and women would come into contact with before leaving the military and he took pride in assisting each individual. SSG Upshaw also served as the Senior Supply Sergeant for one of the largest Warrior Transition Brigade, consisting of five companies and over 200 Warriors in Transition. SSG Upshaw cross trained effectively outside of his functional MOS managing the Warrior Transition Brigades 13.5 million dollar budget, ensuring the Brigade received the services and contracted support needed to effectively serve its Wounded
SSG Upshaw was reassigned to the 725th MSB in Feb 2003, and deployed to Afghanistan with the 25th Infantry Division in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During his deployment SSG Upshaw established an outstanding Class I yard which significantly improved distribution, which resulted in over 500,000 liters of …show more content…
He served as a squad leader at WTU responsible for the health, welfare, morale, safety, training and completion of all medical transitional requirements of 43 exceptional wounded warriors and their families. SSG Upshaw coordinated with Platoon Sergeants, Nurse Case Managers, and Physicians to ensure each warrior received a smooth transition and felt like an integral part of their onward transition to civilian life. This assignment was very fulfilling for SSG Upshaw, as he was one of the last representatives that these men and women would come into contact with before leaving the military and he took pride in assisting each individual. SSG Upshaw also served as the Senior Supply Sergeant for one of the largest Warrior Transition Brigade, consisting of five companies and over 200 Warriors in Transition. SSG Upshaw cross trained effectively outside of his functional MOS managing the Warrior Transition Brigades 13.5 million dollar budget, ensuring the Brigade received the services and contracted support needed to effectively serve its Wounded