Sergeant First Class Anthony A. Crute
(Letter of Recommendation)

SFC Anthony A. Crute is a native of South Hill, Virginia.  He is a graduate of Park View High School in South Hill, Virginia. He has served in the US Army Reserve for over 30 years.  He is assigned as Infantry Instructor with 80th Training Division, Richmond. VA.

 Currently, SFC Anthony Crute’s unit was activated to Active Duty in March 2005. He is deployed to Iraq.  He is attached to 90th Training Division as a Liaison Non-commission Officer for Kirkush Military Training Base.  SFC Crute supervises infantry training and manages the daily operation of 8-10 Iraq military instructors who trained over 3000 students.  He provides subject matter expertise and knowledge of numerous types of small arm weapons.

SFC Crute has held numerous leadership positions which include:  Squad Leader, 25th Infantry Battalion, Hawaii; Section Sergeant and Platoon Sergeant, 80th Training Division, Virginia, 90th Training Division, Pennsylvania.

Throughout his career, SFC Crute has pursued military education and training.  He has completed Primary, Basic and Advanced Infantry NCO leadership developmental schools, Physical Fitness Trainer/Instructor Course, Front line supervisor course, and Instructor Training Course, Tow wire guided missile school, and Range set-up course.

SFC Anthony Crute is well deserving of the Salute America Award.  He is devoted to his job, country and is a great asset to the U.S. Army.  I  would like to recommend and salute SFC Anthony A. Crute for his dedication of over 30 years of outstanding contributions and for helping to keep our country free.

Recommender Name:  Veronica Davis