Troy Nehls: “I would like to pay tribute to the distinguished and exceptional career of my friend, Command Sergeant Major John F.…”

“I would like to pay tribute to the distinguished and exceptional career of my friend, Command Sergeant Major John F. Sampa, the retiring Command Sergeant Major of the Army National Guard. It is one of my greatest honors and privilege to have served with then-Sergeant John Sampa when I was a lieutenant with Bravo Company 4th Battalion 112th Armor, in Rosenberg, Texas. He mentored and advised countless soldiers and airmen throughout his career. His rise to the highest enlisted rank in the National Guard was not by chance. Command Sergeant Major Sampa is an extremely talented and competent noncommissioned officer who led by example, outworked his peers, and always took care of his troops. Along with the citizens from the great State of Texas, and the Army National Guard soldiers throughout the country, I wish Command Sergeant Major John Sampa a well-deserved retirement. He has served his neighbors, State, and country well. I wish John, his wife Carlette; son, John; and daughter, Julia, all the best in their future endeavors. ____________________”