Around Knox

By STEVE AREL
U.S. Army Cadet Command
Brig. Gen. Erik Peterson believes in the power of teamwork.
So it should have surprised no one at his promotion last week—a ceremony squarely focused on him—that Peterson dedicated much of his time at the microphone to applauding others for playing key roles in his career.
His Family. Commissioned leaders under whom he served. Fellow Soldiers.

Fort Knox PAO
A ceremony in observance of Memorial Day will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday on Fort Knox’s Brooks Parade Field to honor military troops, past and present, for their service and sacrifices.
The actions of the late Pfc. David P. Nash—a native Kentuckian and Medal of Honor recipient—will be recognized as well with his family in attendance. While serving in Vietnam in 1968, Nash, of Whitesville, rolled onto an exploding grenade, sacrificing himself and saving the lives of three fellow Soldiers.

U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center
A 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas, U.S Army officer died May 12 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash that occurred in Killeen, Texas. The 24-year-old first lieutenant was riding his 2001 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa at a high rate of speed when he struck a curb, was ejected and landed in a drainage ditch. He was licensed and wearing PPE and had completed the Basic Riders Course. The Soldier was pronounced deceased at a local medical center.

By RICHARD RUDOLPH
Garrison Safety Office
Every day you see more and more people outside walking, jogging and running. This is to be expected with the weather finally turning nice after a cold wet spur.