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UD ROTC instructor named best in nation
Sgt. Major Victor Fleek, a University of Dayton military science instructor who is currently stationed in Iraq, has been recognized as the best enlisted ROTC instructor in the nation.
Fleek was named the 2009 Enlisted Instructor of the Year by the U.S. Army Cadet Command. He was honored in part because of his ability to engage and attract students to the Army life, according to UD officials.
A senior instructor in UD’s department of military science, Fleek taught military science to first-year students.
It’s the first time a UD instructor has received this honor. The Enlisted Instructor of the Year is selected from among more than 270 universities nationwide with active ROTC programs.
“Sgt. Major Fleek was an outstanding asset to this program. His constant positive attitude, his service and experience contributed greatly to the success and popularity of not only the military science classes, but this ROTC program in general,” said Maj. Christopher Adams, executive officer of the university’s ROTC program.
Fleek directly contributed to UD’s ROTC program doubling in size during the two years he served at the university, Adams said.
“I loved teaching at UD, day-to-day relating to the students about the Army life,” Fleek said in e-mail from Iraq that was released by UD.
A 25-year veteran of the Army, Fleek came to UD in 2007 after graduation from the Sergeants Major Academy. He was deployed to Iraq in April for a 12-month tour of duty where he works in a Tactical Operations Center as a battalion level operations sergeant major.
At UD, Fleek taught Introduction to the Army courses, covering such topics as drill and ceremonies, basic rifle marksmanship, Army values, and leadership skills.
Fleek and his wife Kathleen have five children and live in Beavercreek, Ohio.
U.S. Army Cadet Command, the parent organization of the Army ROTC program, presents the Awards of Excellence annually to the top officers, noncommissioned officer and civilians in the command from around the country.
UD’s ROTC program is expecting a fall enrollment of about 100 cadets, according to university officials.
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By gb
June 16, 2009 6:08 PM | Link to this
Hooah!
By nyc
June 16, 2009 6:53 PM | Link to this
why give someone an award for lying to young people to go die in iraq for a war created by bush that serves no purpose????
By mc
June 17, 2009 3:23 AM | Link to this
NYC….you do realize, men and woman, Like Sgt Fleek who have died fighting for your very right to post your comment on this bloq. Please read a history book before you come off typing and making Americans look stupid and ignorent. Look in the mirror, buddy. As for Sgt Mjr. Fleek…. I took his military science class at UD, for fun. It was open to all UD students, which we learned all about the US Army, and did cool things like repel off the ROTC building, Rock Climb at the Rec, and Shoot M16! He was an amazing man. I got more out of that class than I would of ever asked for, a love for my country and even more so then men and women who serve it everyday.
By mc
June 17, 2009 3:28 AM | Link to this
sorry, just notice a critical typo! hehe, I am not an english major… I meant to say “I got more out of that class than I would of ever asked for, a love for my country and even more so a love for the men and women who serve it everyday.” GOD BLESS AMERICA!
By susan
June 18, 2009 11:37 AM | Link to this
nyc, you are uninformed about the reality of ROTC and the true nature of military service. the commitment of most young men and women is to the principles for which our nation stands as a beacon of hope for all who seek freedom and justice. the political leaders whether it be through peacekeeping, warfighting, security training or rescue operations, our political leaders whom you elect determine how they are best deployed. if you don’t like something, it is within your power to change it through the ballot box. nyc … you are one sad apple if you don’t get that. Congratulations to Sergeant Major Victor Fleek and to all the NCOs and officers out there who maintain the high levels of professionalism we see everyday in our military service members. hoo-ah and give ‘em hell.
By N Osorio
June 22, 2009 1:07 AM | Link to this
I had the honor of being in his squad when he was our squad leader as a mortarman in the 1/501 Inf. Abn. hooooah
By Joe
June 23, 2009 4:49 PM | Link to this
Congratulations! This is recognition of the tremendous job you do. Your UD family is extremely proud of you! God bless you and your family.
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