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Gratitude in Small Packages: The Rock of the DOC
Sometimes a rock is more than just a rock. Sometimes it’s a rock with a sticker on it.
For Soldiers working in the 3rd Infantry Division’s Operations Center, a sticker-clad rock has a deeper meaning than its base components.
Known as the “Rock of the DOC,” it is an award given for support beyond the call of duty in what can feel like countless hours spent supporting the mission from a windowless area of the division’s headquarters. Soldiers working in the DOC oversee thousands of 3rd ID Soldiers conducting operations across the globe.