Mike Kessler, a new member of the 542nd FEST-A, takes a break from individual online training Nov. 21 at the Savannah District headquarters. Kessler has deployed from the St. Louis District three times during his seven-year tenure, but never as a member of a FEST-A. He will depart alongside 11 other members in January for more than six months to provide specialized technical engineering support for the Central Command area of responsibility.