WAMC Earns Retention Award

Story by Keisha Frith

Womack Army Medical Center

FORT LIBERTY, NC –Retaining talent is a top priority for the Army’s total end strength mission. Womack Army Medical Center receiving the Medical Readiness Command East Commanding General’s Excellence in Retention Award and Top Producer Award are examples of the hospitals unwavering commitment and support to the Army.

“We support each Soldiers career development by learning about them as an individual, their family life, interests, where they see themselves in 3, 5 or 10 years and their professional accomplishments,” said Hospital Command Sgt. Maj. Angela Cox. We then strategize their career path, identifying what military and or civilian education they may need, and together we map out their career.”

Womack’s strategy involves engaging with every eligible Soldier, identifying their needs and aspirations, and providing the resources and opportunities that match their needs.

When Soldiers are twelve months from their expiration time in service; career counselors counsel them on staying in the military. Providing them with opportunities for professional growth, education, and personal development,
Career Counselor, Sgt.1st Class Seylon Wilson takes that very seriously as she meets with Soldiers to provide them with different options to continue their service.
Each process may look different depending on the route the Soldiers might want to explore.

“Soldiers want to stay in, our biggest hurdle is Soldiers uncertainty of their next steps,” said Wilson. “There are a lot of programs and opportunities for medical Soldiers both inside and out of the military.”

Wilson fosters that through reenlistments and reclassification because Soldiers might want to explore another military occupational specialty. With the goal of getting them to remain in the military.

According to Wilson, this award demonstrates the command team’s commitment to retention and fostering a positive environment where Soldiers want to continue serving.
Wilson’s hope is to continue to close the mission each year by meeting and exceeding the goal to receive the yearly award and keep the top producer award belt.
Womack Soldiers wishing to explore other opportunities and continue their career path can contact Wilson and other career counselors at their installation.