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WARRIOR 6
Greetings fellow Soldiers and
Family members of the Warrior
Family. I hope that the holidays
are treating you well and that
you are in good spirits. I just
want to state that I am truly
honored to be the commander of
the 291st. The hard work and
dedication that the Soldiers of
the 291st display on a daily basis
set this company far above the
Inside this issue: rest. In April I joined the ranks
of the 291st during Prime Time
FRG Message 2 safe and happy holiday and
Training at Fort Leonard Wood
and was quickly introduced to
Winter Storm Safety 2 the high standards that the 291st
held. This held true as I watched
two of my senior NCOs step
Warriors in Review 3
Holiday Safety 4 WARRIOR 7
What a ride this past year has
Soldier Spotlight 5 been in Warrior land! From our
great prime time in January to
our Holiday Party, the Warriors
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have done an outstanding job in
2010. We said good bye to some
great warriors who’ve moved on
either as a Civilian or to PCS
across the globe. In early April
10 outstanding Warriors took
part in the annual Brew to Brew
relay race that spanned from
Kansas City to Lawrence; an
outstanding relay race that
benefits the cystic fibrosis
foundation. A prime time
training event in mid April down
in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO
brought much needed unit
cohesion to the 291st with the
squad competition heating up to
the last day where 3rd squad 2nd
platoon took home the coveted
battle axe. SSG Renn and his
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forward to represent the company
on a deployment to Iraq. As time
continued to pass I have witnessed
firsthand the true greatness of the
Soldiers in this unit. With events
ranging from Softball to
participation in the 9-11 Patriots
Run the Soldiers of the 291st have
continued to lead the way. I look
forward to February when we will
conduct the next Collective Task
Training (formerly known as
Prime Time Training). This time
together to train will provide
hope that
quality time for the 291st to grow
and strengthen as a team and a the New Year continues to
family. I want to wish all of you a foster the Warrior spirit in all
of you.
squad definitely showed their
true colors all week long. The
first ever 291st cracker challenge
was won by SPC Ott; could you
eat two MRE crackers in less
than 2 minutes with no water?
CPT Holcomb was brought into
command on a Friday and on
that very Sunday we moved out
to training. Shortly after that
SFC Williams and SSG Marshall
deployed out of here for a year in
Iraq. Then came the summer to pass November 22nd. It’s been
months where not just one team an outstanding company to be in
competed but two teams and I hope that the New Year
compromised of 291st Warriors ushers in more outstanding
battled it out in the post softball examples of Warrior pride. I
league. September 11, 2010 hope each and every one of you
found more Warriors again in has a safe holiday and a blessed
Kansas City, MO competing in year!!!! We’ve upped our
the 9 hr 11 min patriots run standards….so up yours!!!!
where we honored all victims of Warrior 7 out!
9/11. I couldn’t be happier as my
year mark as the 291st 1SG came
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FRG LEADER

will be held on Friday the day when your Soldier

December 10, 2010 from returns home from work or
1800-2000 at Play, letting him/her tuck the
Bounce, Jump in kids in a night. As Army
Leavenworth. Please be Strong Families we are
sure to RSVP to myself at resilient and know how to
jazmen.teske@us.army.mil cope with whatever the
or call me at 254-285- mission may throw at us.
7728. Please be sure to let Have a wonderful
Hello Warriors and me know how many will be Thanksgiving and Happy
Families, attending and the age of Holidays. Remember that
your children if any. This is any help you need is only a
I wanted to take the time the time of year for family call or email away. The
to say hello and keep you and I know now that we 291st Warriors are “One
informed on upcoming have changed to mid-shift Team, One Family for One
events. We will be some by be struggling with Fight”.
fundraising at the PX on finding the balance of your
Friday November 26th and Soldier sleeping all day and
Saturday November 27th by working at night. Keep in
The UNIT run is wrapping Christmas mind that this too shall
not only a fun presents. We will do the pass and try to make the
time for Soldiers best of the time they are Warrior FRG Leader
same fundraiser December
to get together
17-19 in the PX. The home. Try making Jazmen Teske
and display
Warrior Christmas Party breakfast the big meal of
Physical Fitness
but also
promotes the Unit
and esprit de
Corps.

WARRIORS TAKE TO THE STREETS

The WARRIORS conducted

their monthly Company run
on 17 November in front of
the “OLD” Battalion
Headquarters.

The UNIT run is not only a fun

time for Soldiers to get
together and display Physical
Fitness but also promtes the
Unit and esprit de Corps.
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WARRIORS IN REVIEW
As we prepare to wrap up
2010, it has been a very busy
year for the Warriors. The
291st MP Co participated in
numerous community events
throughout the year. Among
them; Patriots Run, Lansing
Elementary School mentoring,
the Brew to Brew Challenge,
Baatan Death March.
2010 started with a brand new
First Sergeant (1SG Timothy
Danuser) and a new outlook for
the WARRIORS.
In April the Warriors took Fort
Leonard Wood by storm during
their Quarterly Prime Time
Training. The focus for this
BE PREPARED FOR WINTER STORMS
Throughout January and
February, we can expect
there to be many rainy days.
As we have learned in the
past, any rainstorm has the
potential to cause flooding,
downed trees, and/or
electrical outages throughout
the County.
Here’s what you can do
to prepare:
 Have plenty of battery-
operated lighting
available. Try to avoid
using candles; instead,
purchase a camping
lantern that uses light
tubes.
 Have a flashlight in
each room.
 Headlamps are great
for providing light while
allowing you to have
both hands free.
 Have a battery
powered radio that will
training was weapons
qualification and Detention
Operations.
April marked a change in
Commanders as CPT Sean
Dublin departed and CPT
Holcomb took over the
prestigious role as the
Commander, 291st MP Co.
In July the first ever Battalion
Range Density planned and
executed by the Warriors and
1st Platoon was at the Tip of
the Spear throughout.
October brought the 69th
Military Police Ball. A great
time for all who participated, a
allow you to listen for
storm information and/
or alerts.
 Have plenty of
batteries.
 Have plenty of water,
especially if you are on
a well that does not
work when there is no
electricity.
 Purchase food and
gasoline before the
storm hits: cash
registers, ATMs, gas
pumps do not work
without electricity.
 Secure loose objects
on your property—
patio furniture,
garbage cans, etc.—
that may be become
projectiles in high
winds.
 If your property is
subject to flooding, get
needed sandbags
ahead of time and put
them in place.
http://usacac.army.mil/cac2/roadstatus.asp
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time to reflect on the previous
year and honor those who have
sacfriced for the MP Corps and
the US Army.
All these events took place
while maintaining Custody,
Security and control of the The WARRIORS get ready to
DODs only Maximum Security participate in the Patriots Run.
Prison.
The Warriors are truly at the Tip
of the Spear!!
Current Post
If you are outside Road status
during or immediately
after a storm, it very can always be
important that you
found online at
remember the the address
following:
listed below.
 NEVER try to drive
through flooded
portions of any road.
It is impossible to tell
how deep the water
is, and it doesn’t take
much for your car to
begin to float, which
puts you in danger
and puts those who
have to rescue you in
danger.
 NEVER go near any
downed lines. The
most benign looking
cable can be deadly
Soldiers of the 291st MP
upon contact. Call 9-1
-1. If lines are down
Co participate in the Brew
to Brew Challenge.
near your home, keep
your children and
pets inside.

HOLIDAY SAFETY
The 291st MP Co Command
wishes you and your family a
joyous holiday season.  When setting up a tree
As you celebrate, we want you
to be safe. Please take a
couple of minutes to review
these safety precautions;
CHRISTMAS TREE
 When purchasing a live
tree, check for  Cut a few inches off
freshness. A fresh tree
is green, needles are
hard to pull from
branches and when
bent between your
fingers, needles do not
break. The trunk butt
of a fresh tree is sticky
with resin, and when
tapped on the ground,
When setting up
a tree at home,
place it away
from fireplaces,
radiators, or
portable heaters. LIGHTS
Place the tree
out of the way of  Check all tree lights—
traffic and do not  Before using lights
block doorways. outdoors, check labels
to be sure they have
been certified for
outdoor use. To hold
lights in place, we
recommend
purchasing plastic
holders designed for
this purpose. As an  Consider replacing old
alternative, string
them through hooks or
insulated staples.
Never use nails or
tacks. Never pull or
 Plug all outdoor
tug lights to remove
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the tree should not  Be sure to keep the
lose many needles. stand filled with water,
because heated rooms
at home, place it away can dry live trees out
from fireplaces, rapidly.
radiators, or portable  When purchasing an
heaters. Place the tree artificial tree, look for
out of the way of the label "Fire
traffic and do not block Resistant."
doorways.
the trunk of your tree
to expose the fresh
wood. This allows for
better water
absorption and will
help to keep your tree
from drying out and
becoming a fire
hazard.
them. into circuits with
ground fault circuit
even if you've just interrupters (GFCI) to
purchased them— avoid potential shocks.
before hanging them  Always turn off all
on your tree. Make holiday lights when
sure all the bulbs work you go to bed or leave
and that there are no the house.
frayed wires, broken
sockets, or loose
connections.
lights with LED lights.
They are safer,
“greener,” and cost
much less to operate.
electric decorations
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Soldier Soptlight
SPC Abdullah is a 1999
graduate of Andrew
Jackson High School in
Douglasville, GA. She
entered the U.S. Army in
September 2005 and has
been stationed at
Bamberg, Germany and Ft.
Leavenworth, KS where
she is currently a team
leader in 2nd Platoon. SPC
Abdullah joined the Army
for a better way of life and
for the money
opportunities. She is
currently married and
NCO Spotlight
SSG Horton is a 1999
graduate of Chula Vista
High School in San Diego,
California. He entered the
U.S. Army 10 April 2002
and has been stationed at
Ft. Bliss, TX, Kadena AFB
Japan, and Ft.
Leavenworth, KS where he
is currently a Squad Leader
in 1st Platoon. SSG Horton
joined the Army for a
better way of life for
himself and his daughter.
He is currently married and
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enjoys going to the gym
and reading. SPC Adbullah
is proud to be a part of the
291st MP CO because of
the camaraderie that the
unit and her platoon
displays. SPC Abdullah will
be competing for the 40th
MP BN Soldier of the Year
later on this month.
has 3 kids. SSG Horton contribute each day to
loves hanging out with his make yourself and others
family and watching around you better.
football. SSG Horton will
be competing for the 40th
MPBN NCO of the Year
later on this month. SSG
Horton’s proud to be a part
of the 291st MP CO
because of the Company
Pride that he sees in his
Soldiers and other
members of the Company.
Feel the pride that SSG
Horton does and
291ST MILITARY UPCOMING EVENTS
POLICE COMPANY
3 DEC—ZIAS PARK TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
801 SABALU ROAD 6-10 DEC—40TH MP BN RANGE DENSITY
FORT LEAVENWORTH, KS
66027 10 DEC—Warrior Christmas Party (Play Bounce Jump)

11 DEC—Single Soldiers Dinner (BCTP National Guard)

Phone: 913-604-4209
Fax: 555-555-5555 19-25 DEC—12 HOUR SHIFTS (CHRISTMAS)
E-mail: michael.b.west1@us.army.mil
26 DEC—1 JAN—12 HOUR SHIFTS (NEW YEARS)

TIP OF THE SPEAR

ANNOUNCEMENTS
A Happy Birthday goes out to the following Soldiers:

SGT Rodergus Scott 10 December

SPC Gregory Graham 20 December

PFC Anthony Forsman 20 December

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