The Ocean State Guardian - Winter 2010

R.I. National Guard Soldiers Support Military Values
AIR VALUE:
Excellence in All We Do
Tech. Sgt. Myco Apat is a broadcast
journalist with the 143rd Airlift Wing out
of Quonset Point, R.I., who is currently
deployed to Afghanistan as the personal
videographer for Gen. David Petraeus.
While performing his duties as videographer,
Apat, who is also a graphic artist,
was asked to design a coin to commemorate
Petraeus’s role as the commander
of International Security Assistance
Force and U.S. Forces Afghanistan.
“I’m motivated [to step outside my
offi cial role as videographer] because
doing artwork is what I enjoy and love to
ARMY VALUE:
Selfl ess Service
Sgt. First Class Michael Gesualdi is
a full-time member of the Rhode Island
National Guard’s Joint Staff Communications
section. He performs as an information
technology specialist and is responsible
for helping to maintain the Rhode
Island National Guard’s network systems.
As a long time member of the J6 staff,
Gesualdi developed a reputation for his
integrity as a Soldier. To live by the Army
value of integrity, a Soldier must fi rmly
adhere to a code of moral and ethical principles.
Every Soldier must possess high
personal moral standards and be honest
Tech. Sgt. Myco Apat
do, be creative, and learn new equipment/software,”
Apat said. He continues
to develop graphic designs for members
of the ISAF command staff while
performing as Petraeus’ videographer.
“We are very proud of Tech. Sgt.
Apat’s accomplishments and the dedication
he has exhibited in Afghanistan,”
said Col. Robert Germani Jr., vice
commander of the 143d Airlift Wing. “Our
deployed Airmen continue to give The
Rhode Island Air National Guard a global
reputation for excellence in everything
they do.”
Sgt. First Class Michael Gesualdi
in word and deed. Gesualdi performs
his duties without favoritism and
works tirelessly to provide every one
of his customers with professional
and reliable service.
“Sgt. First Class Gesualdi makes
every effort to help the customer;
their issues become his issues,” said
Lt. Col. Michael Tetreault, director of
the J6 staff section. “I know he will
do everything he can to ensure their
requests are resolved to everyone’s
satisfaction.”
If you know someone who should be profi led as living the Army or Air Force Values, please contact
Sgt. Megan Burmeister at (401) 275-4038 or megan.burmeister@us.army.mil
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