Robertson to receive Order of the Sword
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SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (USTCNS) --- The noncommissioned officers of Air Mobility Command will bestow their highest honor on Gen. Charles T. "Tony" Robertson Jr., commander in chief, U.S. Transportation Command and commander, Air Mobility Command by inducting him into the AMC Order of the Sword.
Chief Master Sgt. Ken Van Holbeck, AMC command chief master sergeant, presented Robertson his invitation Aug. 1. Van Holbeck made the presentation on behalf of over 20,000 NCOs in AMC who voted unanimously to induct Robertson into the Order of the Sword.
"Despite the rigors of commanding two major commands, General Robertson has dedicated himself to continually improve quality of life and quality of service for our enlisted people and their families," Van Holbeck said.
He cited several initiatives the general has championed during his three-year tenure including single occupancy in AMC dormitories, First-term Airmen's Centers, NCO professional development courses, career enlisted flight incentive pay and first sergeant special duty assignment pay.
"Anyone who has met the general knows of his passion for our mission and our people," Van Holbeck said. "Not only is he a dynamic and caring leader, he's truly a gentleman in every respect. Our command themes during his tenure, the Year of the Enlisted Force, Year of the Family, and Year of Retention and Recruiting have all focused on people. That should tell you something about his commitment to the total force men and women who are Air Mobility Command."
The ceremony will be held Sept. 22 at the Gateway Conference Center in Collinsville, Ill., about 15 miles northwest of the base. The event is open to enlisted people only. A donation of $35 will cover the costs of dinner, entertainment and mementos.
Reservations must be made by Sept. 12. The point of contact at AMC is Master Sgt. Michael Speir, (618) 229-4213.
Robertson will be AMC's sixth recipient of this honor. The Order of the Sword traces its history from medieval times when NCOs would pledge their loyalty to their leader by ceremoniously presenting him with a sword. The first recorded event took place in the 16th century when Swedish soldiers presented King Gustave I with such a sword.
The sword -- a symbol of truth, justice and power -- serves as a visible symbol to laud an outstanding leader.
The first order of the sword ceremony in modern Air Force times took place in 1967 when the NCOs of the Military Airlift Command inducted Brig. Gen. Roland J. Barnick as the very first Order of the Sword recipient. (FROM AIR MOBILITY COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS)
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