ESC Today - April 2013

Vol. 7, Issue 4

143D SUSTAINMENT COMMAND (EXPEDITIONARY)

April 2013

941st TC takes to the skies

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Best Warrior Competition

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Soldiers from the 941st Transportation Company received a hands-on lesson in Joint Operations when they coordinated with the Air Force Reserve to transport tactical vehicles from Charleston to Columbia, S.C. via a C-17 Globemaster III as part of a Field Training Exercise March 1. Several days later, nine Soldiers gathered at Camp Blanding, Fla., to run a gauntlet that would determine who deserves to be the 143d ESC’s “Best Warrior.”

Photo illustration by Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Lawn, 143d ESC

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Messages from the top..........................................................3 Month of the Military Child Events.........................................5 Brides Across America brings bridal gowns to troops.............7 650th Transportation Company takes the field....................8 Army remains a ‘hemp free’ zone.....................................10 941st Transportation Company takes to the skies...............11 362nd Quartermaster Battalion builds confidence...............13 849th QM trains Soldiers during annual exercise..................15 Around the ESC..................................................................16 A Warrior’s Gauntlet: 143d ESC Best Warrior........................20

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Commander 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Brig. Gen. Bryan W. Wampler Command Executive Officer 143d ESC Mr. Fred Guzman Command Sergeant Major 143d ESC Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey E. Uhlig Public Affairs Officer/Editor 143d ESC Maj. John Adams Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV “ESC Today” Layout & Graphic Designer

Inside This Issue >>

ESC Today is the monthly command information magazine of the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense, according to provisions in Army Regulation 360-1. The opinions and views expressed in ESC Today are not necessarily official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Defense Department, Department of the Army or the headquarters, 143d ESC.

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The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) public affairs officer. This publication is written, edited and published by the public affairs office of the 143d ESC, 9500 Armed Forces Reserve Dr., Orlando, Fla. 32827. Submit comments to: john.j.adams7.mil@mail.mil or call 800-2219401 ext. 1132. Send editorial and photographic submissions to: john.j.adams7.mil@mail.mil.

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CONTRIBUTORS: Lt. Col. Terence P. Murphy 143d ESC Staff Judge Advocate Lt. Col. Brian Ray 143d ESC Chaplain 2nd Lt. Nicole Rossman 143d ESC Public Affairs Executive Officer Sgt. 1st Class Tim Lawn 143d ESC Public Affairs NCOIC Staff Sgt. Brent C. Powell 319th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Staff Sgt. Rauel Tirado 204th Public Affairs Detachment Sgt. Christina Dion 319th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Sgt. Elisebet Freeburg 204th Public Affairs Detachment Sgt. Scott Matheson 319th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Sgt. Jon Soles 210th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Spc. Aaron Ellerman 143d ESC Public Affairs Marta Feliciano Army Child, Youth & School Services Gilbert Rivera 143d ESC Alcohol and Drug Coordinator

The Command Post

It is difficult to believe that it is already April

is an opportunity to recognize military children

when it seems like we were all just celebrating

and youth for their heroism, character, courage,

the New Year! The 143d Sustainment Command

sacrifices and continued resilience. To find out

(Expeditionary) has an array of events and

more, please follow this link or contact one of our

programs that will take place across the Command

Youth Service Specialists, Marta Feliciano, at 800-

in April. As we prepare for mobilizations and

221-9401 x1741 or marta.l.feliciano.ctr@mail.

other missions, I would ask that we all continue

mil. You may learn more about the Army Reserve

to focus on our Soldiers, civilians and especially

Child, Youth and School Services via this link:

our families.

April is the Month of the Military Child. We have so many opportunities available that

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can make April – among other months – an

April is also Sexual Harassment/Assault

outstanding month for our children and families

Response & Prevention (SHARP) Awareness

that I hope you will consider taking advantage of.

Month Sexual Harassment/Assault Response &

We must continue to build trust and faith between

Prevention (SHARP) is the Army’s campaign to

Soldiers, their families and the Army Reserve.

combat sexual assaults by engaging all Soldiers

I encourage each of you to take full advantage

in preventing sexual assaults before they occur.

of the many programs available, which will allow

Sexual assault and harassment is incompatible

your Families to be better connect to the Army

with Army values, undermines unit cohesion, and

Reserve. It is so important that we take the time

prevents us from working effectively as a team. All

to prepare our families for mobilization, but it is

leaders, Soldiers, civilians and family members

also important to fully include them in our Army

have an obligation to intervene to prevent sexual

Reserve careers.

assault and conditions that lead to such incidents.

It is amazing the number of youth that have at

Prevention

of

sexual

assault

must

be

least one parent serving in the military. Recent

continuously emphasized, while simultaneously

statistics outline that 1.7 million American

setting standards consistent with our core

children and youth under age 18 have at least

values of Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service,

one parent serving in the military, and more than

Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage. I would

700,000 have had one or both parents deploy more

encourage all to learn more about the SHARP

than once. This month underscores the important

program by visiting the Army’s SHARP website

role military children play in our armed forces

at

community. The Month of the Military Child

contact the 143d ESC SHARP coordinator, Ms.

http://www.sexualassault.army.mil/

or

Brig. Gen. Bryan Wampler Commander 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

Annamaria Doby, at 800-221-9401 x2410 or annamaria.doby.civ@mail.mil As Spring arrives, the level of training intensity increases with events such as weapons qualification,

Combat

Support

Training

Program Exercises and many other events. It is so important that we continuously implement risk mitigation measures maximizing the tools the Army provides such as the Risk Assessment Worksheet and the online TRIPS assessment. We can never expose our Soldiers, ourselves, and our families to unnecessary risk.

We must continue to focus on the different elements of the Profession at Arms, which demands our vigilance every time we enter a training environment. Remember to teach your subordinates the right way to train so that they will excel and continue to serve effectively.

The members of this outstanding team have such a wealth of experience and knowledge to lead our formations with professionalism and pride. I am proud of what the 143d ESC has accomplished and what we will accomplish together in the days to come.

Summer is here; a time many spend on vacation and family outings. Be sure to keep them safe when planning outdoor events such as swimming, boating and other exciting activities celebrating their lives while building memories that will last a lifetime.

Sustaining Victory! Army Strong!

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The Bottom Line

leader to the last “Live not one’s life as though one had a thousand years, but live each day as the last.”

its Soldiers countless opportunities to become leaders from the moment they step onto the bus

With the exception of a cameo in the academy

bound for basic military training.

award winning film, “Gladiator,” the legacy of

According to Army Doctrine and Training

the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius rarely

Publication on Leadership (ADP 6-22), the

resonates beyond the halls of academia. However,

Army defines leadership as, “the process of

his words above have thoroughly permeated

influencing

American culture. Politicians, religious leaders,

direction and motivation to accomplish the

motivational speakers and (especially) self-help

mission and improve the organization.” Teamwork

writers have used variations of this originally

drives this process. Leaders who understand the

Latin phrase ad naseum. They believe—or, at

value of teamwork through collaboration often

least, want us to believe—that we can put those

accomplish their mission faster and with fewer

words into practice every day by ignoring the

resources than their confrontational counterparts.

mundane routines inherent in the daily grind.

They do this by working within the framework of

Does reality permit us to attain this lofty goal?

Perhaps a tiny slice of our society can achieve this

people

by

providing

purpose,

their team rather than reshaping it into an entirely new framework.

Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey E. Uhlig Command Sergeant Major 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

NCOs will accomplish theirs.

Life is brief, a military career even more so.

The moment will come when you don your dress

state of eternal bliss, but my experience dictates

Teamwork does not always guarantee success.

uniform, accept an award, give a speech and shake

that the life of a Soldier lacks this luxury . . . and

Rather, its effectiveness hinges on the leaders’

hands with those who will pick up where you left

that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

ability to motivate people to follow them by

off. That moment has arrived for me. After 38

As emperor, Marcus Aurelius was a leader.

choice. Sadly, some leaders rely solely on their

years serving this great nation in times of war

Whether he was a good one or bad one is up for

rank or status to coerce Soldiers to complete the

and peace, I take my leave with but one regret:

debate, but his rise to power demonstrates that he

most minor tasks. While on-the-spot corrections,

That I do not have a thousand years to live; for if I

did not lead as though he had a thousand years to

counseling statements and Article 15s have their

did, I would spend many more leading the finest

live, but rather led each day as if it were his last.

place in the military, they reside on the fringes of

individuals in the world: the men and women of

Imagine what our Soldiers could accomplish if

Army doctrine rather than at the core of our Army

the United States Army.

they integrated this mindset in a just a few facets

values—loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service,

Soldiers of the 143d ESC, it has been an honor

of their careers. Fortunately, we do not need to

honor, integrity and personal courage. A team

serving as your Command Sergeant Major.

stretch our imaginations far as today’s Army gives

that adheres to these values will form enduring

I had looked forward to deploying with the

bonds that will overcome challenges that would

headquarters, but life often gives us detours along

otherwise tear a team loosely formed by orders,

the way. I hope you enjoyed reading this column

policies and procedures.

and, more importantly, the stories and photos that

“After 38 years serving this great nation . . . I take my leave with but one regret: That I do not have a thousand years to live; for if I did, I would spend many more leading the finest individuals in the world: the men and women of the United States Army.”

Photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV

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143d ESC

The NCO corps ultimately dictates which of

signify how the 143d sustains victory for the Army

these two types of teams will thrive in today’s

Reserve. These stories would have never taken

Army. If we truly endorse the “LDRSHIP” concept,

shape without the experience and expertise from

then we must uphold the principles outlined in

a strong NCO corps and hard working, dedicated

the Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer. The

Soldiers that make it all happen. I know that, as

creed reminds me that, regardless of the size,

we all look across the formation, we are looking at

complexity or significance of any mission, “my two

the next CSM of the Army Reserve or perhaps the

basic responsibilities will always be uppermost in

next Sergeant Major of the Army. What makes me

my mind—accomplishment of my mission and

proud is that I had the opportunity to positively

the welfare of my Soldiers.” NCOs who put these

influence the making of that future leader. This

words to action will successfully execute the most

more than anything else assures me that now,

audacious plans from their equally audacious

while I leave my mission to others, you will keep

officers—officers who have maximum time to

the 143d ESC . . .

accomplish their duties because they trust their

Army Strong!

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Worldwide Teen Lock-In at Patrick AFB, Fla.

In honor of the Month of the Military Child, the Army Reserve Child, Youth and School Services will host a Worldwide Teen Lock-In April 26-27 at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. All teens ages 13 to 18 years old with a valid military ID card may participate in this action packed, up all night retreat that includes food, games, movies and bowling. Registration is $20. Space is limited, so contact Marta Feliciano, ARCYSS youth services specialist, at 800-221-9401 ext. 1741 or marta.l.feliciano.ctr@mail.mil and sign up your teen today!

Month of the Military Child Events

Many of the 143d ESC’s community partners offer events, programs, classes and discounts exclusive to the military children. From complimentary car seat checkups offered

by Home Depot to free kids’ fishing clinics conducted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Month of the Military Child offers many opportunities to enhance the safety and welfare of our Soldiers and their families. Learn more about these events on the 143d ESC’s official facebook page at www.facebook.com/143dESC.

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Visit www.tutor.com/military/ for eligibility, access, services, software and other pertinent information.

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Reflections by the Chaplain

Drawing inspiration from those who came before us casualties, creating a gap in the lines, during the

U.S. Naval Service.”

initial phase of a vicious attack launched by a

Cafferata’s actions on that cold November day

fanatical enemy of regimental strength against his

in Korea are truly amazing. There are many

company’s hill position, Pvt. Cafferata waged a

other citations you can review at the Medal of

lone battle with grenades and rifle fire as the attack

Honor website I mentioned earlier. Taking a few

gained momentum and the enemy threatened

moments each month to reflect on the heroic acts

Lt. Col. Brian Ray Command Chaplain 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

penetration through the gap and endangered the

of these great Americans can serve as a source

integrity of the entire defensive perimeter. Making

of strength for you and the important people in

a target of himself under the devastating fire from

your life (e.g., spouse, children, co-workers, etc.).

Click here to watch Chaplain Ray’s words of motivation

automatic weapons, rifles, grenades, and mortars,

Let’s be honest. There are times in live when each

he maneuvered up and down the line and delivered

of us feels like giving up on a goal, an endeavor,

accurate and effective fire against the onrushing

or worse yet . . . someone we love. When those

Dear Soldiers and families of the 143d ESC,

force, killing 15, wounding many more, and forcing

feelings start to creep into your consciousness,

Quite often, the fast-pace of everyday life

the others to withdraw so that reinforcements

hold fast to the following quote from General of

can seem overwhelming. Fulfilling the many

could move up and consolidate the position. Again

the Army Douglas MacArthur, himself a Medal of

obligations that we have at our civilian and

fighting desperately against a renewed onslaught

Honor recipient:

military jobs, along with our family commitments,

later that same morning when a hostile grenade

can at times seem daunting. During those times

landed in a shallow entrenchment occupied by

I feel a bit overwhelmed and need stories of

wounded marines, Pvt. Cafferata rushed into the

Soldiers of the 143d ESC, remember our heroes,

encouragement and inspiration. In addition

gully under heavy fire, seized the deadly missile in

and let their example keep you going in times of

to turning to sacred scripture, I have found

his right hand and hurled it free of his comrades

difficulty and strife. These great Americans, our

that recounting the bravery of those who have

before it detonated, severing part of one finger and

Medal of Honor recipients, are a national treasure!

served before us can be a great catalyst to help

seriously wounding him in the right hand and

Their actions inspire us today . . . and will inspire

us persevere in times of difficulty. I encourage

arm. Courageously ignoring the intense pain, he

Americans for generations to come. May God’s

you to take a moment to visit the Congressional

staunchly fought on until he was struck by a sniper’s

blessings be upon those of us in uniform as we

Medal of Honor Society website (www.cmohs.

bullet and forced to submit to evacuation for

carry on the tradition of courage and selfless

org). Therein you will find amazing accounts of

medical treatment Stouthearted and indomitable,

service shown by our Medal of Honor recipients.

bravery, courage, and selfless service that are truly

Pvt. Cafferata, by his fortitude, great personal valor,

Sustaining Victory . . . Army Strong !

inspiring.

and dauntless perseverance in the face of almost

“Pro Deo et Patria . . . For God and Country!”

A few years ago I had the privilege of meeting

certain death, saved

Hector Cafferata, a Medal of Honor recipient

the lives of several of

from the Korean War. The occasion was his

his fellow marines and

grandson’s commissioning ceremony, and I had

contributed essentially

the opportunity to share a meal with Cafferata.

to the success achieved

I was aware that he would be attending the

by

ceremony, so I reviewed his Medal of Honor

in

citation. The citation reads as follows:

defensive

“For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at

his

company

maintaining

against

its

position tremendous

the risk of his life above and beyond the call of

odds. His extraordinary

duty while serving as a rifleman with Company

heroism

F, in action against enemy aggressor forces. When

was in keeping with the

all the other members of his fire team became

highest traditions of the

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“Age wrinkles the skin. Quitting wrinkles the soul.”

throughout Marine Pvt. Hector Cafferata (1950)

Hector Cafferata (2010)

The Legal Corner Occasionally military personnel purchase a

the vehicle and explain that you want the

car that does not live up to the manufacturer’s

nonconformity repaired or corrected. Keep

warranty. When that happens, most reputable

all receipts of service to your vehicle and the

auto dealers will work with the purchaser to make it right. When that fails to

number of attempts the dealer has had to correct the problem. Also keep

happen, military members often

a log of how many days your

seek legal assistance about using a

vehicle is in the shop. If you

State Lemon Law.

continue to have the same

On the practical side, if you have

problems, be sure to send copies

a recurring problem with your

of all your documentation, along

new vehicle, you should place

with a demand for satisfaction

your complaints in writing and

under the State Lemon Law, to the

ensure you notify the manufacturer, its agents,

manufacturer. If you do not get a satisfactory

or its authorized dealer of the nonconformity.

result, contact an attorney at your local legal

Be sure to document all of the problems with

assistance office for further advice.

Brides Across America brings bridal gowns to troops

Before Janson started BAA, she held just one

had a civil ceremony but are planning a formal

small event, giving away 60 dresses. She was asked

wedding do qualify. Their upcoming wedding

to do another, and then another. Eventually, other

must be within 18 months.

salons joined events, and BAA came to be.

BY SGT. ELISEBET FREEBURG Despite hard economic times, the national average for wedding budgets has climbed in

“I highly recommend BAA for brides out there

“I first heard about Brides Across America

who have fiancés serving in the military,” said

from a good friend who found her wedding dress

Britton. “The staff participating made me feel very

through them,” said Alexis Britton, wife to U.S.

special and treated me with great appreciation for

Navy Petty Officer Amado Britton and current

wanting to spend the rest of my life with someone

resident of Virginia Beach, Va. “At the time, her

who was serving our country.”

fiancé was a Marine serving in Afghanistan.”

204th PUBLIC AFFAIRS DETACHMENT

Lt. Col. Terrence P. Murphy Staff Judge Advocate 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

The next gown giveaway events will be held

Married Sept. 30, 2012, Britton ended up

in July. Currently, BAA has scheduled events

receiving her bridal gown from BAA as well. She

in more than 10 states with additional states

attended an event in Beverly Hills, Calif., near

expected to be added soon. Current states include

where she lived at the time.

Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Virginia.

“At first I was skeptical, because I was thinking

To attend a BAA event, brides must register

about what kind of quality of dresses they could

online ahead of time. This allows salons to have

have if it was for free?” said Britton. “The first one

enough dresses available, since they are first

that I tried on didn’t feel right. Then I tried the

come, first serve (one dress per bride). A $20

second one on, and I just knew that was the dress

tax-deductible donation for registration is asked;

I was going to be saying ‘I do’ in.”

however, if the bride is unable to afford the

the last few years with prices hovering around

Engaged troops, military fiancées, and in

$1,000 per bridal gown. A 2012 finalist in the

some cases military spouses are all eligible for

Proceeds from events benefit Patriot Rovers, an

White House’s Joining Forces Community

a free dress provided they meet the following

organization that provides free trained service

Challenge, the charitable organization Brides

requirements:

dogs to troops suffering from post-traumatic

Across America has provided more than 8,000

1. The bride or fiancé must have deployed

free wedding dresses to military brides in the last

within the last 5 years to Iraq, Afghanistan, Qatar,

five years.

Bahrain, Libya, Kuwait, Korea or Japan.

Raised in the bridal industry, Heidi Janson founded BAA in 2007, after reading an article

2. Those who have an upcoming deployment to one of the areas mentioned are also eligible.

amount, she can contact BAA.

stress disorder or traumatic brain injury.

All brides must bring proof of qualification on the event day: deployment papers or official letter, and a driver’s license or military ID. “Weddings are so expensive in general and to

about U.S. service members in Afghanistan who

Since many military couples are forced to

most women their wedding dress is priceless,”

felt they had been forgotten. This was a personal

marry quickly before deployments, often by a

said Britton. “Brides Across America gave me the

way Janson could support the troops.

local Justice of Peace, women who have already

opportunity to truly have a priceless dress.”

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MOBILETEXTING DISTRACTIONS TRAINING

You know not to text and drive, but does your battle buddy?

STANDARDS

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DISCIPLINE

650th TC takes the field

BY SGT. JON SOLES

Photo by Sgt. Jon Soles

as a canal in Iraq.

210th MPAD

210th MOBLE PUBLIC AFFAIRS DETACHMENT

“We are teaching them the steps

FORT BRAGG, N.C. – The 650th

to survive, such as removing their

Transportation Company’s motto

vests first and then keeping three

is “locked and tight,” and that

of the four doors locked and all the

is what the Wilmington-based

Soldiers escaping from the same

unit is aiming for when it comes

door,” Lemay said. “Under good

to preparation for an upcoming

conditions, Soldiers only have two

deployment to Kuwait.

minutes to egress from a submerged

Soldiers

Humvee before it fills up with

of

the

transportation

company rehearsed their battle

water.”

readiness with some of the basics–

Soldiers

rifle

simulated rollover was difficult,

marksmanship

and

land

navigation, as well as some of

said

experiencing

a

upside down and cramped in the

Bragg, N.C., Feb. 28 to March 3,

Soldiers of the 650th Transportation Company of Wilmington, N.C., practice shooting targets with M-249 Squad Automatic Weapons during a 4-day battle assembly held on Fort Bragg, N.C., Feb. 28 - March 3. The 650th Transportation Co. is preparing for a deployment to Kuwait.

2013.

be tasked to handle customs and

navigation course, no one told us we

Wilmington assigned to the 650th

border security in Kuwait.

would encounter enemy contact out

Transportation Co. “And I’m 6 foot

assigned to the 362nd Quartermaster

Soldiers of the 650th TC qualified

there,” said Spc. Matthew Staton,

7 inches tall, so it was especially

Battalion, is training to prepare for

with the M16 rifle and the M-249

a cargo specialist from Elizabeth

uncomfortable for me.”

a deployment to Kuwait, where the

Squad Automatic Weapon in cold,

City, N.C., assigned to the 650th

Confidence and trust in battle

unit’s cargo specialists, truck drivers

sometimes windy weather. The

Transportation Co.

buddies was another essential part

and heavy equipment operators will

M-249 is heavier and requires

Another

a Soldier to learn control and

Transportation Soldiers’ training

“It teaches you how to mobilize

accuracy.

was the Humvee Egress Assistant

yourself in a confined area,” said

“Giving the Soldiers experience

Training

was

Spc. Donna Sessums, a truck driver

with a weapon of this firepower

developed as a result of rollover

from Fayetteville, N.C. “It helps, it

is

1st

accidents involving the top-heavy

really helps.”

Class Chris Redden, a native of

Humvee. Learning how to survive

Spc. Zack King, a truck driver from

Wilmington, N.C., and a senior

a rollover or escape an overturned

Hampstead, N.C., said trust was

non-commissioned officer in charge

vehicle in water is essential battle

built in the HEAT trainer. “Being

of cargo operations, assigned to the

knowledge, said Staff Sgt. Glenn

the gunner was tough because I

650th TC. “By engaging multiple

Lemay,

from

found out there was nothing to hold

targets, it not only ensures they

Wilmington, N.C., assigned to the

on to and you had to trust your

know how to use it; but they know

650th Transportation Co. Lemay

battle buddies,” said King. “This

how to fix jams and malfunctions

was in charge of running the HEAT

prepares one [for] if something bad

as well, especially when they won’t

trainer, which uses a real Humvee

happens downrange; to know what

have a moment to lose.”

body that can be rotated 360 degrees

to do to save my own life and the

Soldiers also marched across the

to simulate a rollover accident.

lives of my fellow Soldiers.”

hilly, piney woods of Fort Bragg to

“It has been documented that

It is often said practice makes

practice land navigation – a skill

Soldiers who go through these

perfect. The kind of practice the

that comes up over and over in

classes have a 250 percent higher

650th TC got during the FTX will

Army training. However, this land

chance of surviving a rollover,”

help ensure the Soldiers are trained,

navigation exercise came with a

Lemay said.

capable and highly motivated

surprise.

The HEAT simulator is also used to

for their August deployment to

“When we were on the land

simulate a rollover into water, such

Kuwait.

the more exotic training such as surviving a Humvee rollover, during a four-day battle assembly on Fort

The

transportation

Photo by Sgt. Jon Soles

company,

210th MPAD

Spc. John Glisson of the 650th TC of Wilmington, N.C., emerges from an upside down Humvee during a rollover simulation in the Humvee Egress Assistant Trainer (HEAT) March 1 on Fort Bragg. Glisson, a native of Wilmington, said his 6-foot, 7-inch tall frame made it more challenging for him to extract himself from an Humvee upside down.

important,”

said.

Sgt.

part

of

(HEAT),

a

truck

the

650th

which

driver

small interior of the vehicle.

“I found it disorienting until you get your bearings,” said Spc. John Glisson, a cargo specialist from

to surviving a rollover.

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Stay Drug Free 143d ESC Army remains a ‘hemp free’ zone Using Hemp seed products such as Hemp Seed

the last 10 years indicated that some people

Oil, Hemp Seed Alcoholic product and Hemp

triggered a test result above the Department of

Seed based cosmetic products will get you

Defense cutoff levels using normal amounts

in trouble as a Soldier of the U.S.

of hemp seed oil. However, Hemp

Army Reserve. This includes

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be bought over the counter.

General Discussion

Douglas MacArthur 1880-1964 Years in service: 1903-1937, 1941-1951 Highest rank: General of the Army (5 star) Highest command: U.N, Commander (Korean War) Wars fought: WWI, WWII, Korean War Famous quote: “By profession I am a Soldier and take pride in that fact. But I am prouder–infinitely prouder–to be a father. A Soldier destroys in order to build; the father only builds, never destroys. The one has the potentiality of death; the other embodies creation and life.”

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Douglas MacArthur was born Jan. 26, 1880, into a military family based in Little Rock, Ark. He attended West Point Military Academy from 1899 to 1903, when he graduated with honors and was commissioned as a second lieutenant. MacArthur served in the Philippines and eventually, became aide to his father, Arthur MacArthur, Jr., commander of the Pacific Division. They became the first father and son to both be awarded the Medal of Honor.

After serving assignments at the War Department and Leavenworth staff college, MacArthur was promoted to major and became the Army’s first public affairs officer. His job involved promoting the Selective Service Act of 1917 to the American public.

During World War I, MacArthur commanded the 42nd Division in Western France and was soon promoted to brigadier general. MacArthur

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sustained combat wounds, was cited seven times for bravery, and became the most decorated American Soldier of that war.

After the war’s conclusion, MacArthur was one of the few to retain his wartime rank, and sent to West Point to serve as superintendent. At the academy, he modernized the school by updating the curriculum.

Subsequently, attendance doubled.

His next post sent him back to the Philippines, and in 1925, he became the Army’s youngest major general. Five years later, MacArthur was promoted to general and commenced the role Chief of Staff of the Army.

When his term was up in 1935, he returned yet again to the Philippines and served as an advisor for Filipino forces.

Two years later he retired from the Army but maintained his position as a civilian advisor.

When the United States joined World War II, MacArthur

was recalled to active duty and defended the Pacific against Japanese forces. After the war, MacArthur was the Allied commander during the occupation of Japan from 1945-1950. He oversaw the demilitarization of Japan, the restoration of its economy, and the drafting of its constitution.

In 1950, he was selected to command the United Nations forces during the Korean War. Due to disagreements with President Harry Truman, MacArthur was relieved a year later and returned to the States where he received an open arms welcome by the public. He delivered a televised address to Congress where he quoted lines from an old Army song, saying, “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away.” Until his death in 1964, he did just that, and lived a quiet life with his wife and son. MacArthur is buried at the MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, Va. Courtesy Photo

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CHARLESTON, S.C. – Soldiers from the 941st Transportation Company received a hands-on lesson in Joint Operations when they coordinated with the Air Force Reserve to transport tactical vehicles from Charleston to Columbia, S.C. via a C-17 Globemaster III as part of a Field Training Exercise (FTX) March 1.

The 941st TC is a medium truck and fueler unit assigned to the 812th Transportation Battalion out of Charlotte, N.C., and the airlift was a result of nearly four months of planning by the 941st TC commander Capt. Peter Powell who sees every monthly battle assembly as a chance to enhance training by embracing whatever the military can offer.

“Battle Assembly isn’t just doing the same thing over and over,” Powell explained. “This mission was a great opportunity to use many available assets to keep Soldiers interested and motivated during a challenging battle assembly. Soldiers have to be used to the real world; to being in the field, carrying their weapons and driving their

trucks. You have to get hands on.”

The 941st element of 11 Soldiers, three M1078 light utility trucks and one M1165 HMMWV were guided through the processing of airlifting their vehicles by loadmasters of the 315th Airlift Wing.

The loadmasters showed the Soldiers how to properly place their trucks on the aircraft and secure them in place with chains. At the completion of the short flight to North Field, a drop zone in the rural midlands of South Carolina, the procedure was reversed, and the trucks rolled out to link up with the remainder of the 812th Transportation Battalion at their FTX site on Ft. Jackson, S.C. Capt. Powell was pleased with the coordination and training, and expects the lessons learned on the airlift will be spread throughout the remainder of the company as they preparation for a Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise at Ft. Bragg, N.C. in June.

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(Left) A member of the 315th Airlift Wing guides an M1078 light utility truck from the 941st Transportation Company onto a U.S. Air Force Reserve C-17 Globemaster III during airlift operations March 1.

Although members of the Air Force guided the vehicles, all loading was done by Soldiers of the 941st.

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(Right) Spc. Breanna Werner, member of the 941st Transportation Company assisted her fellow Soldiers in the securing of their trucks for transport during airlift operations supported by the US Air Force Reserve. Soldiers were instructed in proper vehicle placement and security prior to the load.

(Above) 941st Transporation Company Commander Capt. Peter Powell provides oversight and assistance to his Soldiers during airlift operations prior to the 812th Transportation Battalion Field training Exercise the weekend of March 1-3. Soldiers.

A 941st Transportation Company truck is guided onto a U.S. Air Force Reserve C-17 Globemaster III prior to being airlifted from Charleston to Columbia for the 812th Transportation Battalion Field Training Exercise on March 1.

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RESERVE SOLDIERS BUILD CONFIDENCE Before unit members were allowed to attempt crossing their first obstacle, the course instructors gave everyone a safety briefing, then demonstrated the proper techniques and methods needed to successfully navigate each one of the structures.

After the briefing and demonstrations were complete, the Soldiers were divided into groups of about 20, and then they began the course.

Some seemed to have little problem navigating their way through, while others struggled. “Down goes Frazier, down goes Frazier,” several of the Soldiers chanted as one of their own fell to the ground in a failed attempt to cross one of the wooden structures. The group then shared a laugh at the reference to the famous George Foreman versus Joe Frazier 1973 boxing match.

While one group was busy using a rope to swing themselves onto and over a wooden barrier, another group was attempting to high-step over a series of four-foot-high wooden beams without using their hands. A little farther into the course another group faced a more mentally challenging obstacle: a 40-foot high structure resembling a giant ladder to the sky, forcing participants to take a hair-raising, spine-tingling climb up and over the top.

“The course was not easy, it was definitely a challenge,” said Spc.

Army Reserve Soldiers from the 824th Quartermaster Company, 362nd Quartermaster Battalion, 207th Regional Support Group navigate through one of the eight wooden obstacles at the Confidence Course on Fort Bragg Mar. 2, as part of the battalion’s four-day field training exercise.

Solomon Abanda, a 25-year-old parachute rigger and native of Myrtle Beach, S.C., assigned to the 824th Quartermaster Company, 362nd QM BN. With a variety of colorful names like “The Weaver” and “Jacob’s Ladder,” the course threw everything it had at the Soldiers. One-by-one, most of the Soldiers found a way over each obstacle—either on their own or with assistance from the instructors or their fellow comrades.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Brent C. Powell

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“It was really fun; it really does get you pumped up and ready to tackle any obstacle that comes your way,” said Pvt. Benjamin Sahler, a 23-year-

BY STAFF SGT. BRENT C. POWELL

old parachute rigger and native of Whiteville, N.C., 824th QM Co.,

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362nd QM BN.

FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Challenges come in many forms; some are

At the end of the day all the Soldiers seemed to walk away from the

mental, some are physical. Recently more than 450 Army Reserve

course with a smile on their face and a lot more confidence in themselves

Soldiers had the opportunity to meet both types of challenges face-to-

and their mental and physical abilities.

face when they tackled the confidence course here as part of their yearly training.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Brent C. Powell

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The Soldiers from the 362nd Quartermaster Battalion, headquartered in Winterville, N.C., conducted a variety of training across the base as part of the battalion’s annual field training exercise (FTX), Feb. 28 – March 3.

Part of their training brought them to Range 85, where they faced the appropriately named Confidence Course.

“This course is designed to build the Soldiers’ confidence, as well as give them a good physical workout,” said Sgt. 1st Class Alton Dawson, noncommissioned officer-in-charge of the confidence course, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 362nd QM BN. “It can be a lot of fun for the Soldiers, but we also make sure it is as safe as possible.”

Safety was paramount to Soldiers on the course, and for good reason; some of the wooden obstacles on the course were more than 40-feethigh.

Army Reserve Soldiers from the 824th Quartermaster Company, 362nd Quartermaster Battalion, 207th Regional Support Group navigate through one of the eight wooden obstacles at the Confidence Course on Fort Bragg March 2 as part of the battalion’s four-day field training exercise in Fort Bragg, N.C.

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Taylor of Wilson, N.C., an automated logistical specialist assigned to the 849th Quartermaster Co. “I think the training went well, and Soldiers left with valuable skills.”

“The training was excellent, and I love that we learned so much,” said Spc. Heather Richardson of Newport, N.C., a cargo specialist with the 650th Transportation Company, from Wilmington, N.C. “Most of these classes are refreshers for things I learned years ago. You tend to forget about the little things and when you do these courses the knowledge comes back.”

“I loved the react to contact drill. It was an adrenaline rush,” said Spc. Donna Sussums, native of Fayetteville N.C., and a truck driver with the 650th Transportation Company. “This is knowledge I can take back home with me.”

“The purpose of the exercise was to give Soldiers some basic warrior skills training while allowing them to get out of the reserve center setting and come out here and learn in a fun environment,” said 1st Lt. Brittney Diaz, native

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Spc. Vanna Freeman, native of Newbern, N.C., and an automated logistical specialist with the 849th Quartermaster Company, teaches a class on how to evaluate a casualty during the 362nd Quartermaster Battalion’s annual field training exercise on Fort Bragg, N.C. March 1.

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849th ran two M16A2 rifle ranges. The first one

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with the 849th Quartermaster Co. “I think it gives them confidence as leaders to take back to their civilian lives.”

was a “zero range,” where Soldiers sighted in

FORT BRAGG, N.C. – Army Reserve Soldiers

their weapons. The other range was the actual

have to constantly balance the demands of

qualification course, where the Soldiers tested

civilian life with the arduous training needs of

their sharpshooting skills by shooting 40 rounds

the military. That delicate balance takes clear

into small paper targets.

guidance, endless preparation, quality training

In addition to providing marksmanship training,

and strong leadership to ensure both Soldiers

the 849th Soldiers exposed their fellow comrades

and their units stand ready for any possible

to a variety of basic infantry skills as well.

“We conducted core training such as land

deployment.

In order to meet those preparation goals, the

navigation, evaluating a casualty, how to place

Soldiers of the 849th Quartermaster Company

M18 Claymore mines, as well as immediate

recently

higher

action drills such as reacting to direct fire, and

headquarters the 362nd Quartermaster Battalion

improvised explosive devices,” said Staff Sgt. Leah

to conduct a four-day field training exercise here

Lodge, a native of Tarboro, N.C., and a truck

Feb. 28 to March 3.

driver with the 849th Quartermaster Co. “This

joined

of Fayetteville N.C., and a quartermaster officer

forces

with

their

The exercise is conducted annually to ensure that all Soldiers in the battalion receive required training to keep them battle ready.

gives Soldiers a brief bit of refresher training on warrior tasks.”

Soldiers also received training on basic land

Over the course of four chilly and windy days,

navigation skills. A course was spread out over

Soldiers of the 849th Quartermaster Co. hosted

a two square-mile area requiring Soldiers to

a series of classes and weapons ranges to refresh

locate various points on the course using only a

and reinforce common core warrior tasks for

compass, protractor and a map of Fort Bragg.

their sister units in the battalion.

“My goal was to have Soldiers leave here with the

One of the first tasks the Soldiers faced was

knowledge that land navigation is not hard, and

the basic fundamentals of marksmanship. The

it is still useful in today’s Army,” said Sgt. James

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Spc. Edward Armstrong, native of Durham, N.C., and an automated logistical specialist with the 849th Quartermaster Co., teaches a class on how to correctly emplace an M18 Claymore mine at the 362nd Quartermaster Battalion’s annual field training exercise on Fort Bragg, N.C. March 1.

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Soldiers and their families from the 143d ESC stand behind eight brand new bicycles donated by Cisco Systems and Leaders Institute March 19 at the Doubletree Hotel in Orlando, Fla. The Army Reserve Child, Youth and School Services coordinated this charitable event to help children in need “pedal” their way toward success.

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Spc. Pablo Rey, a 24-year-old water purification specialist and native of Orlando, Fla., assigned to the 431st Quartermaster Detachment, 362nd Quartermaster Battalion, flips over a wooden wall on the Confidence Course at Fort Bragg, N.C. March 2. More than 450 Army Reserve Soldiers from the battalion participated in this four-day field training exercise.

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Spc. Brianna Falzone (far right), a paralegal specialist with the 143d ESC, listens to her Combat Lifesaver Course instructor, Spc. John L. Bland (far left) a health care specialist with the 7235th Medical Support Company, as he explains how to treat a wounded Soldier in a combat zone March 21 at the David R. Wilson Armed Forces Reserve Center in Orlando, Fla.

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Spc. Zachary Witt, an automated logistics specialist with the 321st Sustainment Brigade, plots his waypoints as part of the Best Warrior Competition’s day land navigation challenge held March 5 at Camp Blanding, Fla. The competitors had three hours to find up to eight points in an austere environment.

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Maj. Gen. Luis R. Visot, deputy commander of the Army Reserve, pins Lt. Col. Nelsa Agosto’s newly acquired rank during a promotion ceremony held April 7 at the David. R. Wilson Armed Forces Reserve Center in Orlando, Fla. Agosto served with Visot when he was a major and, later, as a brigadier general commanding the 143d ESC.

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Sgt. Jvona Harrell (bottom), a wheeled vehicle mechanic and transportation movement coordinator, assigned to the Headquarters Detachment, 362nd Quartermaster Battalion, 207th Regional Support Group, helps a Soldier from the 824th Quartermaster Company, to climb an obstacle on the Confidence Course at Fort Bragg, N.C., March 2.

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Sgt. 1st Class Ferris Scott, a cook with the 941st Transportation Company, 812th Transportation Battalion, 518th Sustainment Brigade, 143d ESC, based out of Charleston, S.C., makes spaghetti for the Soldiers of the 812th Trans Bn. during the battalion’s 2013 field training exercise (FTX) held March 1-3. The cooks from the battalion came together to feed 400 Soldiers during the three-day FTX.

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Soldiers from the 143d ESC participated in a logisticsworkshop hosted by the Defense Logistics Agency held March 11-15 at the David R. Wilson Armed Forces Reserve Center in Orlando, Fla. Here, Sgt. Ana M. Santiago, a unit supply specialist for the 196th Transportation Company, writes an idea to improve the unit’s strategic capabilities in a deployed environment.

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Sgt. 1st Class Tim Lawn, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the 143d ESC’s public affairs section, checks his weapon during the 143d ESC’s annual rifle qualification held April 6 at the Orange County Sheriff Shooting Range complex in Orlando, Fla. All Soldiers in the Army must hit at least 23 out of 40 targets set at various distances from 50 to 300 meters.

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john.j.adams7.mil@mail.mil

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William S. Wallace, general, U.S. Army (retired) introduces members of the Leadership Development and Education for Sustained Peace, a Department of Defense organization that prepares various military organizations with in-depth analysis concerning Afghanistan and other areas of operation. The team instructed more than 50 members of the 143d ESC, 101st Regional Sustainment Group, 321st Sustainment Brigade, 207th Regional Sustainment Group and other leaders scheduled for mobilization later this year.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Rauel Tirado

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During a break between scenes, NASCAR legend Geoff Bodine (left) speaks with Mark Daly, safety officer for the 143d ESC, March 6 at Bodine’s Honda Powersports of Melbourne in Melbourne, Fla. The 143d ESC and the 204th Public Affairs Department teamed up with Bodine, the United Safety Council and other organizations to produce a motorcycle safety video tailored for Warrior Citizens who own and ride bikes.

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Dates & hours Scheduling of operation and other info May 2-4 May 30-31 June 1 July 11-13

Thurs. & Sat. 0730 - 1530 Fri. 1000 - 1900

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A Warrior’s Gauntlet CAMP BLANDING, FLA. – Tic. Tic. Tic. A stopwatch’s unforgiving rhythm cuts through the harsh headwinds before scattering into the sunny, spring sky. A blurry dot appears amidst the horizon, carrying itself toward the sound as if lured by its song. As the figure approaches, its pace quickens, struggling fruitlessly in the race to beat time. Clad in digital camouflage and donning a ruck sack, rifle and Army combat helmet, the tiresome looking figure heads down the home stretch. An epic battle rages upon the figure’s face between the forces of grit and determination and the forces of fatigue and exasperation. In a final assault, grit and determination overwhelm their foes as the figure thrusts past the finish line.

A triumphant victory, but there is more to attaining the title of the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Best Warrior than just winning the ruck march event.

Nine Soldiers from within the 143d ESC competed at Camp Blanding, Fla. March 4-6 to become the 143d’s Best Warrior and represent the unit at the next level of competition.

Over the course of three days, the Soldiers’ mental and physical abilities were tested through many challenges as they competed in a series of events including land navigation, rifle marksmanship, an obstacle course, physical fitness test, warrior tasks and battle drills, and a board appearance.

The Best Warrior Competition is an annual, Army wide competition that offers Soldiers the chance to challenge one another and themselves.

“The Best warrior competition builds an espirit de corps throughout all of our Soldiers.

It’s a culminating event that brings us all together,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Don C. Smith, command sergeant major of the 321st Sustainment Brigade. I look at the best warrior competition as more of a team building event than a competition because we have Soldiers and noncommissioned officers from across the entire command that come here and work together.”

“The best part of the competition is that the Soldiers get to build on their warrior tasks and drills that they don’t get to work on at their home station,” Smith continued. “The Soldiers learn so much about the Army and about themselves.”

“The competition is great because it shows the abilities of our best Soldiers and what the Army Reserve is all about,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Jose Licea, command sergeant major of the 332nd Transportation Battalion. “Having no chance to train except on battle assembly weekends and on the Soldiers’ own time, it really shows a lot when our Soldiers can compete alongside other units and win.”

“The competition shows the mental and physical abilities of the best modern day Soldiers,” said Sgt. Junior Victor, a motor transport operator with the 641st Transportation Company. “it shows us our strengths and weaknesses.”

“You want to find out how good you are and when you want to test yourself,” said Pfc. Randall Reinink, a parachute rigger with the 824th Quartermaster Company out of Fort Bragg, N.C. As the competitors sit awaiting the announcement, their faces betray emotions often felt by Soldiers after a heated battle. Expressionss of angst, joy, nervousness, pride, hope and relief muddle in a fray of facial terrain features.

In one fell swoop, Pfc. Randall Reinink and Staff Sgt. Ryan Veltman become the 143d’s Best Warriors.

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