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ANCIENT HONOR.
ARKANSAS FROM THE ADJUTANT GENERAL Maj. Gen. William Wof-
MINUTEMAN ford, the adjutant general
A great
of Arkansas, and Brig.
Editorial staff Gen. Travis Balch, chief
Capt. Chris Heathscott of staff of the Arkansas
State Public Affairs Officer Air National Guard, at a
Lt. Col. Keith Moore Dec. 4, 2010 ceremony
Agriculture Development Team
year
in which Wofford was be-
Capt. Heath Allen
Public Affairs Officer stowed the Sacred Mili-
Northwest Office tary Constantinian Order
Sgt. 1st Class Chris Durney of St. George, an ancient
Public Affairs Specialist
Adrienne Brietzke honor originating on the
Public Affairs Specialist Italian peninsula hun-
Donna Shelton As in the past, 2010 over Afghanistan while dreds of years ago.
Information Officer
presented some heavy others here at home sup-
Garrick Feldman
Editor & Publisher challenges in our effort ported overseas missions
Christy Hendricks to balance our missions through data interpreta-
Managing Editor
at home and abroad. For- tion and intelligence sup-
SEND-OFF CEREMONY.
Approximately 25 members
of the 449th Aviation Support
Battalion, 77th Theater Avia-
tion Brigade, stand in forma-
tion during a send-off ceremo-
ny Dec. 4, 2010 at the Army
Aviation Support Facility on
Camp Robinson. The Soldiers
are slated to depart for Camp
Atterbury, Ind., to prepare for
a deployment to Kosovo.
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Feb. 6, 2010
Family and friends said their goodbyes to the Soldiers and Air-
men of the Arkansas National Guard’s first Agricultural Develop-
ment Team, which departed the state for their mobilization station
to prepare for a year-long deployment to Afghanistan. The team
is charged with helping to increase agriculture production, gener-
ate jobs and reinvigorate the agriculture economic system in Zabul
province
More than 2
Feb. 8, 2010 states, and sever
The Arkansas National Guard son to plan for th
answers the call to provide four- Madrid Seismic
wheel drive ambulance support ning were the su
to Pulaski and Faulkner Coun- April 14, 2010 tional Guard Pro
ties due to severe weather. A to-
tal of four military ambulances Approximately 60 Soldiers with two units of the Arkansas Army
and eight personnel are tasked to National Guard’s 77th Theater Aviation Brigade depart for mobili-
zation training at Camp Atterbury, Ind., in anticipation of a deploy- Soldiers and A
support Metropolitan Emergency
ment to Kosovo. Members of Headquarters, Headquarters Compa- terdrug Program
Medical Services (MEMS) during
ny, and Detachment 1, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 114th Aviation mately two and
the icy conditions.
Regiment kiss friends and Family goodbye at Camp Robinson. medications acr
Drug Take-Back
December 2011 ARKANSASMINUTEMAN 7
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ddition
ee Ma-
g Cen-
ens for
a rib-
remony
w Con-
enance
7.5 mil-
square
uses both Army Reserve and National Guard per-
esigned to streamline the maintenance process. Nov. 23, 2010
Sgt. Russell “Doc” Collier, an Arkansas National Guard combat
July 17, 2010 medic killed in action while serving in Iraq six years ago, was me-
nor recipient and long-time advocate for veterans, morialized at Fort Hood, Texas, with the naming of one of the post’s
sses away after a battle with cancer. A special me- four health clinics in his honor.
s held July 24 at the Arkansas State Veterans Ceme-
ttle Rock, featuring a 29-person Arkansas National Dec. 2, 2010
Funeral Honors team.
Approximately 170 Soldiers and Airmen in two different
Oct. 5, 11, 14, 2010 units departed the
A series of range fires affected the Robinson Maneuver Train- state for final mobili-
ing Center, sending clouds of smoke and ash over the post and sur- zation training in an-
rounding communities. The initial blaze began October 5 when a
ticipation of deploy-
round fired from M203 Grenade Launcher started a grass fire on
Range 16. While this fire smoldered, a second blaze flared up Octo- ments to Afghanistan
ber 11 on the east side of the post near Kellogg Valley. In each case, and Iraq. Approxi-
Camp Robinson Fire and Public Safety personnel, and post engi- mately 60 Soldiers
neers were joined by aviators from the 77th Theater Aviation Bri- and Airmen with the
gade flying UH-60 Blackhawks equipped with “bambi” buckets to Arkansas National
douse the flames. Then, on October 14, the initial fire re-ignited in Guard’s second Ag-
the RMTC impact area. The post fought the blaze with a controlled ricultural Develop-
“back burn” from the firebreak which helped the fire burn itself out.
Nearly 3,000 acres of the post were left charred. ment Team boarded
buses at Camp Rob-
Oct. 16, 2010ß inson for Camp Atter-
bury, Ind., to prepare
Arkansas Army National Guard Recruit Sustainment Program for a year-long de-
Warriors and cadre participated in the nationwide “Guard the En-
ployment to Afghani-
vironment” program by picking up trash and debris throughout ar-
Sept. 14-16, 2010 eas of Hope and Russellville, Ark. stan, where they will
relieve the first ADT.
250 National Guard leaders from more than 30
ral South American countries, met at Camp Robin- Nov. 1, 2010 Across Camp Robin-
son, 110 Soldiers with
he eventuality of a major earthquake along the New Having found the 1st Battalion, 185th Aviation Regiment, 77th Theater Avia-
c Zone. Capabilities, shortfalls and response plan- and cleared more
ubjects of the three-day workshop held at the Na- tion Brigade, departed the state in four waves for Fort Hood,
than 120 impro-
ofessional Education. vised explosive de- Texas to prepare for a nine-month deployment in support of
vices over a nine Operation New Dawn.
Sept. 25, 2010 month deployment
Airmen with the Arkansas National Guard’s Coun- in Afghanistan, the Dec. 4, 2010
m played a major role in the recovery of approxi- 1037th Route Clear- Approximately 25 Soldiers with the 77th TAB’s 449th Aviation
d a half tons of unused and unwanted prescription ance Company re- Support Battalion departed Camp Robinson for Camp Atterbury,
ross the state as part of the National Prescription turned to a hero’s Ind., to prepare for an early 2011 deployment to Kosovo.
k event. welcome. On No-
8 ARKANSASMINUTEMAN December 2011
COMAN D E R - IN - CH IE F.
Capt. Bridgette Scott hands
President Barack Obama a Pur-
ple Heart medal during the resi-
dent’s recent visit to Bagram
Air Base in Afghanistan. Scott
is the medical readiness offi -
cer for the 188th Fighter Wing
Medical Group of the Arkansas
Air National Guard based in Fort
Smith, Ark. She is currently de-
ployed to Bagram, where she
functions as the executive offi -
cer for the 455th Expeditionary
Medical Group.
Unit’s new designation reflects Field Artillery past The Arkansas National “I see the unit climbing,
Bentonville forward support company re-designated as 936th Guard’s 936th was activat- and they are getting better
By Spc. Stephanie Hernandez 142nd Field Artillery Bat- “We had the opportu- opportunity to do this.” ed during WWII and the and better all the time.”
119th Mobile Public Affairs talion’s lineage, as the Bat- nity to re-designate the A lot of people do not Korean War. In 1959 the “This ceremony was our
Detachment talion was formerly known unit to reflect the history of know, without looking at 936th was re-designated as opportunity to honor our
as the 936th FA Battalion. our battalion,” said Lt. Col. the lineage, that the 936th the 1-142nd. heritage,” explained Tee-
BERRYVILLE, Ark. – “I think it’s a good gardin. “This allows our
The location of the event Johnny Teegardin, former was a huge component of
The 1142nd Forward Sup- thing,” said Ret. Command Korean War veterans to see
honored the fact that the battalion commander. “It’s our heritage, continued
port Company was re- Sgt. Maj. Samuel R. Brazell their history is being car-
936th FA Battalion’s HQ an honor for us to have the Teegardin.
designated as the 936th and Korean War veteran. ried on.”
Forward Support Compa- was located in Berryville,
ny during a ceremony Dec. AR. The 936th FSC, which
4, 2010 at the Berryville ar- provides support to the
mory. 1-142nd Field Artillery Bat-
The new name pays talion, is based in Benton-
homage to the 1st Battalion ville, AR.
NEW COLORS -- 1st Sgt. Warren Hill and Cpt. Tye Park-
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PROMOTIONS
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Williams, Travis P. Erwin, Gregory D. Neal, John F. Campbell, Joseph R.
77th TAB Jones, Desmond R. Owens, Terry L. Harner, Richard A.
39th IBCT Barron, Brian C.
Lopez, Mercy S. Stansbury, Carl M.
39th IBCT 87th TC
McAfee, Garrett J. Strawther, Raveen S.
Glover, Branden C. Meek, Brandon P. White, Patrick D. Baxter, Benjamin T.
Berry, Charles E. Alexander, Dominic A.
Hardy, Keshaun R. Moser, Davon T. Williams, Garrett H. Scott, Kelley J.
Bryant, Kenneth L. Ali, Shake
Leitz, Andrew R. Reed, Tyler G. Wise, Eric T. Tyner, Scott A.
Cobb, Barry L., Jr. Camarillo, Marco A.
87th TC 142nd FA
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Cobbs, Adrian T. Taylor, James A., Jr. Canada, Dustin D.
Coleman, Willie, Jr. Bass, Benjamin M. Vance, Theron A. Curtis, Jeremy L.
Beck, Zachariah L.
Davis, Blake A. Bozone, Brett A. 77th TAB Clairday, Jacob C.
Doughty, Byron A.
39th IBCT
Dove, Richard A., Jr. Graham, Christopher R. Fesperman, Eric L.
Busbey, Samantha M. Dyke, Mary E.
Duckworth, Rassermere J. Murphy, Christopher D. Freppon, Leah L. Chapman, James E.
Chandler, Christopher R. Estep, Mark C.
Edwards, Jerry W.J. Oberste, Alisha B. Hemund, James E., Jr. Harper, Christopher L.
Deans, Joseph R. Gardner, Philip T.
Emery, Ryan A. Phillips, Steven J. Holmes, Terry A., III Herman, Charles D.
Gower, Emery D. Parks, Adam J.
Gillis, Bryson L. Trayler, Zachary E., Jr. Hutson, Cody R. Robinson, Elaina P.
Lopez, Joshua M. Pruna, George M.
Lappin, Joel C. Wilson, Gregory S. Johnston, Stephen P. Smith, Christopher M.
Mathis, Zachary C. Rochier, Andrew C., IV
McGilton, Adam C. Lankford, Daniel E.
Milner, David A. RRB Mills, Andrew R. 77th TAB Lemaster, Seth W.
Smith, Timothy A.
Varnell, Joshua E.
Ayala, Quincy W. Morrison, Kanen D., Jr.
Minogue, Matthew L. Dewrell, Donald G. Logozzo, Christopher S. Willette, Scott M.
Reschke, Jason D.
E3
Moore, Colby B. Miller, Pavia C. McAllister, Earl W.
Morgan, Cody E. 87th TC McBride, Ronald V. 142nd FA
Odom, Aaron E. 87th TC Moore, Bobby L.
Ezika, Michael R. Harris, Brian A.
O’Neal, Kristopher G. 39th IBCT Moore, Hershel T. Clark, Patrick R. Oxley, Douglas J.
Pippenger, Billy G., Jr. Patton, Jordan E. Finley, Calvin D., III Stivers, Sara J.
Powell, Jonathan R. Austin, Joseph F.
Perry, Steven K. Gonzales, Ernest R. Story, Richard C.W. 87th TC
Priddy, Mackenzie A. Carmical, Andrew J. Holt, Katie L. Tsui, Fallon N.
Castro, Onan E. Poe, Norman L., Jr. Bishop, Charles D., Jr.
Pruitt, Anthony D. Vanover, Crystal M. Keefer, Salnave J. Waston, Djuana L. Mills, James L.
Cockrell, Michael B.
Rouse, Layne M.
Dodd, Kaleb S. CMTC Lafever, Hunter L. 142nd FA Roberts, Brian G.
Scott, Damien M. Marquez, Teresa MTC
Shirley, Anthony L. Earley, Brandon R. Wilhelm, David J. Morgan, Daffaney A. Campos, Jonathan I.
Gibson, Jeffrey D. Herman, Graham M.
Hardin, Paul D.
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Stafford, Zachary T. Rich, Patrick W.
Hankins, Matthew I. Mueller, Stefan H.
Tuberville, Daniel A.
Wade, Alex S. Langston, Rickey D., II
Rodriquez, Rochelle A.
Taylor, Samantha J. Rodman, Joshua R. 233rd RTI
Long, David P., II Rust, Timothy A.
142nd FA 39th IBCT Wilson, Steven T. Brown, Ryan S.
Morgan, Ryan K.
Nikolakakis, Alexander P. Bertschy, James C. RMTC 77th TAB
Achenbach, Bo T.
Dannels, Trey Tyler Rodriguez, Rosendo Borland, Allison R. Grage, Trent C., Jr. Berger, Keith A. See Promotions, page 12
Harper, Rennee S. Smith, Andrew D. Caldwell, Preston W.
Hyslip, Chance L. Strain, Timothy R. Douglas, Kenneth S.
Swaim, Justin P. Vannortrick, Jessika N. Dunham, Matthew W.
Teague, Tyler G. Warren, Coty R. Estes, Kenneth M., Jr.
Thomas, Cole L. Wertz, Williams W. Fox, Jacob L.
Toney, Chanisty A. 142nd FA Kellerman, Michael A.
Wells, Lindsey D. McMickle, Mitchell W.
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189th AW
87th TC O5 Interested students can even apply to West
Point, thanks to non-congressional slots set
aside for reserve components," said Doug-
Byerly, Patrick H.
77th TAB las.
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Young, Angela L.
Wassom, Daniel R. The next YCP class graduates January
Lashbrook, Robert K. 14, 2011 and the newest students will begin
CW2
87th TC class on January 28. Douglas said a small
Lewis, Troy J.
39th IBCT number of slots are still available for that
Hale, Johnathan P. class.
JFHQ JFHQ
"A student can come to YCP and really
Jackson, Marzella L.
142nd FA excel. They can do well mentally and phys-
Lecrone, Melissa A. ically and along with learning behavior
Caudill, Donald J. Chase, John T.
modification, they can attain the tools they
CW3
Cross, Harry T.
need to succeed," he said.
MEDCOM "We want the community to know that
Haywood, Breen A. 87th TC this program is a viable option that works
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Newell, George W., III
Tatum, John R., II
77th TAB for Arkansas youth," said Douglas.
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