The Bayonet - March 2015

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MAINE CYBER WARRIOR RECOGNIZED

P ART 3 : ON THE WAY! THE HISTORY OF THE 152 FIELD ARTILLERY ND

MAINE MOVES MASS SNOW FALL OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM ENDS

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Intro We are pleased to present you with the March 2015 edition of the Bayonet magazine. As you may have noticed from the cover, the Bayonet has become a joint publication, which is to say that it is now the offical publication of the Maine National Guard, to inlcude both Army and Air. We are excited to highlight some of the information, images, and operations of the Maine Air National with our audience. As always, the magazine is made possible by the Soldier and Airmen provided content.

Inside this quarter’s installment of the Bayonet, you will find outstanding imagery from the record snow fall that New England has received this winter, including a feature on snow removal operations in Massachusetts, cyber warrior recognition, pay raise, health information, and much, much more.

the BAYONET Adjutant General Assistant Adjutant General - Air Assistant Adjutant General - Army Public Affairs Officers

BRIG. GEN. JAMES D. CAMPBELL BRIG. GEN. GERARD BOLDUC BRIG. GEN. MICHAEL J. BOUCHARD MAJ. DEVIN ROBINSON (AIR) CAPT. NORMAN J. STICKNEY (ARMY)

Managing Editor

SGT. 1ST CLASS PETER MORRISON

journalists

SGT. 1ST CLASS PETER MORRISON SGT. ALYSON J. PELLETIER

Contributors

Layout and Design

CHAPLAIN (COL.) ANDREW GIBSON MASTER SGT. JOHN DUPLAIN 1ST. LT. JONATHAN BRATTEN 1ST. LT. MATTHEW J. PICARD CAPT. NORMAN J. STICKNEY

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Capt. Norman Stickney

Public Affairs Office, Building 8, Camp Keyes, Augusta, ME 04333 Phone: (207) 430-5759 Email: ng.me.mearng.list.public-affairs@mail.mil Online: www.me.ngb.army.mil

Front & Back Cover: The Maine National Guard was present January 8, as Gov. Paul R. LePage took his oath of office for a second term as Maine governor.

The event took place in front of approximately 3,200 dignitaries and guests at the Augusta Civic Center. (Army National Guard photos by Sgt 1st Class Pete Morrison)

The Bayonet is produced by the Citizen Soldiers / Airmen of the Maine National Guard, and is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense.

Contents of this publication are not necessarily the official views of the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, National Guard Bureau, nor the Maine National Guard.

All pictures are Maine National Guard photos unless otherwise identified.

Soldiers of from the 136th Engineer Company (Vertical), 185th Engineer Support Company and 262nd Engineer Company (Horizontal) travel through blizzard conditions in response to the 73 inches of snow that has accumulated in coastal Massachusetts within a three-week period. The Engineers deployed in order to assist the citizens and towns near South Boston on February 15, 2015.

(Soldier submitted photo)

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Maine Engineers Mobilize

To Support Massachusetts with Snow Removal

A Message From

Maine National Guard Force Structure

“On the Way” Part 3

Health Beat

Operation Enduring Freedom Ends

Maine Ranger Earns Top Honors

The Assistant Adjutants General - Air and Army A History of the 152nd Field Artillery President Obama and Secretary Hagel Mark the End of Combat Operations in Afghanistan

The Chaplain’s Word Maine Cyber Warrior Receives National Recognition

From 1893 to Present

April is Alcohol Awareness Month In National Recruiting Competition

Your Opinion

Feedback from the Field on 1% Pay Increase

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A Message From Brig. Gen. Gerard Bolduc

the assistant adjutant general - air “A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state…”

One of the most rewarding experiences for a commander is to watch ingenious younger Maine National Guard members, specifically those under the age of twenty five, adapt to constant change and never ending pressure. It is refreshing to see you “step up to the plate” to accomplish the mission. You are an inspiration to the entire state, especially those of us in senior positions. Keep it up! However, you are not the first in the United States military enterprise to perform above and beyond.

Allow me to introduce you to what you might believe was a “little fracas” on the European continent many years ago. It was far from “little,” nor was it merely a “fracas.” World War Two was a brutal conflict, claiming the lives of approximately 300,000 young Americans.

Its conduct and conclusion defined, to some degree, the world we live in today. My intent for this article is to do two things: 1) Provide you with a few tidbits, which I have found interesting, thus motivating you to learn more, and 2) Encourage you, any chance you have, to thank the veterans of World War Two; yes, thank them each and every time you meet them!

During my studies of the war, several items have fascinated, if not amazed me. Here are a few: Katyn Forest: At the start of the war Germany partnered with the Soviet Union, and they both attacked Poland. It was only later in the war when Hitler turned against Stalin, and ordered German forces East. In April, 1940, Soviet forces rounded up nearly twenty two

-Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

thousand Polish prisoners (army officers, civil servants, landowners, policemen etc.). They were transported to the Katyn Forest area of Poland, and executed for no clear reason. At no time were the Poles presented with charges or tried in a court of law. It was a wartime atrocity created

by Stalin. The graves were discovered by Germany, in 1943, during their push East into the Soviet Union.

Essentially, Germany “cried foul” and broadcast to the world the massacre was not of their doing. What’s my point? This incident laid some of the foundations of the Cold War between East and West. It was one event of many which led to a complete distrust of the Soviet Union by the United States. Stalin could not be trusted—period.

The Russian Front: Most people in the United States think of the war as simply having had occurred in Western Europe and the Pacific, between the Allies and the Axis Powers. Don’t get me wrong: it was a brutal conflict in the West, but the bulk of the war occurred in the East. Hitler’s government aimed at the acquisition of a vast, new empire of “living space” (Lebensraum) in Eastern Europe. Hitler knew an invasion from the allies would eventually come, but his hands were full dealing with events in the Soviet Union. It was devastating for both countries. Total German military deaths: 3.25 million. Soviet military deaths: 6.15 million. Some estimates put the civilian death total (Germany and U.S.S.R.) at two million and 19 million, respectively. Perhaps this was a factor on the Soviet side which fueled the beginnings of the Cold War.

Schweinfurt Bombing Raid: Prior to the D-Day invasion, the Allies undertook a strategic bombing campaign against German industry. This particular raid occurred on 17 Aug 1943, and targeted several German ball bearing plants located in the city of Schweinfurt. United States Army Air Forces (more specifically the Eighth Air Force) launched 376 aircraft, primarily B-17s, in an effort to cripple Germany’s efforts to produce ball bearings used in tanks and aircraft. 60 of the 376 U.S. aircraft were lost to German fighter and flak activity! Think about the logistics involved in preflighting, launching, grouping, and actually flying such a huge number of aircraft over enemy territory. Imagine losing 60 aircraft on a single multi-ship mission. Ask yourself, or more importantly, ask a WW II veteran if it was worth it? They will certainly reply “Yes!” German Spies Came to Maine: On 30 Nov 1944, the German submarine U-1230 drifted into Frenchman’s Bay and landed two agents in a rubber raft. Armed with revolvers and $60,000 in cash, they came to collect information about U.S. industry, which they planned to relay back to the Third Reich through radio transmissions and secret messages hidden in letters purportedly written to American prisoners of war in Germany. They landed at Hancock Point at 2300 hrs, and walked three miles to Route US-1.

Once on the highway, the first car they saw was an empty taxi, which took them to Bangor’s Union Station, arriving just 15 minutes before the Portland train left. They stopped in Portland for breakfast, were in Boston by noon, and New York City that night. (Interesting a cab immediately appeared!)

D-Day Landing: I’m sure most of you have watched the movie Saving Private Ryan. The first twenty minutes are perhaps the most intense movie footage ever shown.

Was it as depicted? Yes, only worse; ask any veteran of the D-Day landing. Soon after gaining a foothold on the Norman coast of France, Allied forces began to move into the French interior, only to be frustrated by the tortuous ubiquitous hedgerow. Allied tanks could not penetrate these thick organic fences, and they were a great hiding place for German armor. They were a major headache, and contributed to many deaths. Pre-invasion reconnaissance photos taken in one dimension did not depict the three dimensional aspects of the hedgerow system, or the potential problems they would present to heavy armor. It was only through Yankee ingenuity, while under enemy fire, that a device was designed by American “Citizen Soldiers” which allowed tanks to penetrate the stubborn hedgerow. This seemingly small feat enabled a frustrated Army to pick up their charge into enemy territory and eventually defeat the German Juggernaut.

If you are interested in furthering your education on World War II read Stephen E. Ambrose’s D-Day and Citizen Soldiers. The Pacific theater of the war is best described in Flyboys by James Bradley. They are an easy read, and one of the best descriptions of the war and the heroic efforts of American soldiers.

16 million American men and women were called to duty to serve their country when needed. 300,000 paid the ultimate sacrifice; 700,000 were wounded. Most WW II veterans now average 88 years old. We are losing 1300 per day. You need to get out and thank them every chance you have. Don’t worry; don’t be shy. They will open up and tell you all about their experiences. You will find it fascinating. They, in turn will thank you for serving your country. You both have the work ethic, ingenuity, and determination needed to successfully perform under intense environments. Learn their story—you won’t regret doing so.

While working in Wing Headquarters in the late 90s, MSgt Bob Furrow would often call me to his office to meet someone interesting. They were always veterans of World War II. They all had amazing stories which kept our attention focused. One fall day, a proud Navy vet, wearing a cap with the name of his ship, walked into personnel requesting information. Bob noticed a pearl pinned to the hat brim, and thanked him for his service at Pearl Harbor during the attack. The gentleman opened up, and related fascinating stories of that fateful day in 1941. Since then, I always look for the pearl, and, if I spot it, I mention the significance and thank the veteran. In doing so, I’ve gained a lifelong friend.

Tom Brokaw has called the veterans of the war the “greatest generation.” I tend to agree with Tom. Each time I meet a World War Two veteran, I thank him or her and ask about their experience. It is truly amazing what they did individually and collectively. I become a much better person for having asked and learning about their experiences. I encourage everyone to do the same. Had it not been for these heroes, those then 18-19 year old kids—literally kids—it is quite conceivable that the world we live in today would be quite different. They have earned, and deserve, a heartfelt THANK YOU!

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A Message From Brig. Gen. Michael J. Bouchard

the assistant adjutant general - aRMY

“In the 378-year history of our National Guard, the year 2015 will no doubt be remembered as one of historic significance.”

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n the 378-year history of our National Guard, the year 2015 will no doubt be remembered as one of historic

significance. We are an operational force, capable of fighting side by side with our active duty partners, and of working hard to win the long war against terrorism that began over 13 years ago. While we are an essential force multiplier in the overseas war fight, we also remain focused on and connected to our constitutional roots as the organized militia of the states, prepared to rapidly respond domestically under the command of our Governor whenever and wherever we are needed in the State.

I believe we all agree the country needs a National Guard that is manned, resourced, ready, and structured to meet the continued security challenges of the 21st century. You and I are part of that organization and what we accomplish in Maine impacts the entire Army National Guard, the Active Army and the Defense of our Country.

Prior to my commissioning as an officer in the U.S. Army and especially since being commissioned, I have had the honor of working with some of the greatest officers, warrant officers, NCOs and junior enlisted warriors our Nation has provided. My father was a Soldier who served his country for 25 years, then served the State of Maine as a Corrections officer for 20 more years while at the same time serving his community as a volunteer fireman for over 10 years. He instilled in me a great sense of service to others. All my life I wanted to be a Soldier; I wanted to be part of something bigger than myself more specifically, I wanted to be a leader.

It is a tremendous honor to be asked and selected to lead the Maine Army National Guard as the Assistant Adjutant General (ATAG), Army. The coming years will be challenging, but I’m looking forward to meeting and overcoming those challenges. To do so will require all of your help.

I’m in awe of our young Soldiers. They have been the ones who have carried the heaviest loads for our Country, our State and our communities. I will be hard pressed to express my gratitude to each of you individually for all you’ve done. The best I can do is to dedicate myself to your well-being and support you to the utmost of my ability as we move forward in this environment of reduced resources.

Maine has a rich history of military service and it’s no surprise that I would return to Maine at this point of my career, at such a time as this.

I began my career with the Maine National Guard when I got off active duty in 1989. I was a traditional Guardsman working a civilian career and raising a young family when In 1996 I got the opportunity to become a T10 AGR officer assigned to NGB in Washington, DC. Over the years as an AGR I got the chance to work with many leaders in various assignments at NGB, HQDA Staff, Army Secretariat and IMCOM. I was also afforded the opportunity to be part of a State recall and deployment to Afghanistan with the 86 IBCT. Serving in the Guard has made me who I am. I love the Guard and am extremely happy to be back home in Maine where I grew up.

In these next few years, we will face many challenges.

How we view these challenges will define us. Do we

choose to see these challenges as opportunities or as obstacles? I view this environment we are traveling into as more of an opportunity than a hindrance. It’s an opportunity, because I know we are the force of most value for our nation and Maine, and this environment will bring more clarity to those outside of the Guard to see that as well.

All we need to do is to stay positive, remain focused, and to rely on some of our past skills as innovative, creative and adaptable organizations. To thrive in this environment we must face and embrace the challenges of maintaining a highly trained, professional, ready Maine Army National Guard, even with a shrinking budget.

If we choose to see these challenges as obstacles, then the challenges we face will be viewed as problems problems that need to be overcome along with all the negative connotations associated with problems. A great deal of wasted energy can be spent focusing on a negative mindset - mindsets like “I can’t”, “I won’t”, “I don’t want to” and “I shouldn’t have to”.

Sometimes the rate of change in our Army produces fear and anxiety. When we live in fear, we tend to withdraw, build our own story of reality, imagine others are out to get us, and react accordingly. We stop turning to others for help and stop taking feedback and advice from others. This is not the direction we should travel.

We in the Maine Army National Guard however, choose

to see challenges as stepping-stones, opportunities that we have encountered along the way for us to use, to climb upon so that we can achieve more, develop further, and ultimately actualize more of our goals.

In 2007, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Thomas Hall said, “Today’s National Guard members are the continuation of the Minuteman spirit that defended our citizens and way of life. National Guard members have earned the respect of their fellow Americans by performing above and beyond the call of duty.”

As the war in Afghanistan winds down and our support to the war fight is required less, we must find new innovative and exciting training opportunities so we can maintain our viability to the Nation. There are new future mission sets being developed, and I believe we are positioned in an advantageous spot to take advantage of these emerging missions.

I am incredibility humbled to lead you as your ATAG and very proud to be a Maine Army National Guardsman. I’m in awe and admire you, the men and women of my State, Maine. I’m very excited to start this new position to help lead the Maine Army National Guard to continue its outstanding work, and to be even more in this ever changing world with challenging budgets and resources. I look forward to working with you as we chart our way to success.

Bayonets, Forward!

Col. Michael J. Bouchard was promoted to Brigadier General during a ceremony held February 6 at the Hall of Flags in the State Capitol Building. Bouchard most recently served as the Installation Division Chief responsible for all Army National Guard Installations and Facilities for the National Guard Bureau. He is returning to Maine to serve as the Assistant Adjutant General-Army, Maine National Guard.

Obama, Hagel Mark End of Operation Enduring Freedom

By DoD News, Defense Media Activity dated December 28, 2014 President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel each issued statements today marking the end of the combat mission in Afghanistan.

After 13 years of combat operations, Operation Enduring Freedom drew to a close today in a ceremony at the International Security and Assistance Force headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan.

“Today’s ceremony in Kabul marks a milestone for our country,” Obama said. “For more than 13 years, ever since nearly 3,000 innocent lives were taken from us on 9/11, our nation has been at war in Afghanistan. Now, thanks to the extraordinary sacrifices of our men and women in uniform, our combat mission in Afghanistan is ending, and the longest war in American history is coming to a responsible conclusion.”

“At the end of this year,” Hagel said, “as our Afghan partners assume responsibility for the security of their country, the United States officially concludes Operation Enduring Freedom. … In 2015, we begin our follow-on mission -Operation Freedom’s Sentinel -- to help secure and build upon the hard-fought gains of the last 13 years.”

Today, though, “we give thanks to our troops and intelligence personnel who have been relentless against the terrorists responsible for 9/11 -- devastating the core al-Qaida leadership, delivering justice to Osama bin Laden, disrupting terrorist plots and saving countless American lives,” the president said.

“We are safer, and our nation is more secure,

because of their service,” he said. “At the same time, our courageous military and diplomatic personnel in Afghanistan -- along with our NATO allies and coalition partners--have helped the Afghan people reclaim their communities, take the lead for their own security, hold historic elections and complete the first democratic transfer of power in their country’s history.”

tinue to make tremendous sacrifices in defense of their country,” Obama said. “At the invitation of the Afghan government, and to preserve the gains we have made together, the United States -- along with our allies and partners -- will maintain a limited military presence in Afghanistan.”

The United States will pursue two missions in Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, Hagel said. “We will work with our allies and partners as part of “I want to express my deep gratitude to all U.S. NATO’s Resolute Support mission to continue personnel, both military and civilian, who have training, advising and assisting Afghan security served in Afghanistan since 2001, many on multiple deployments,” Hagel said. “I also thank forces. And we will continue our counterterrorthe thousands more who were a part of the mis- ism mission against the remnants of Al-Qaeda to ensure that Afghanistan is never again used sion at home and around the world. In fighting to stage attacks against our homeland.”

America’s longest war, our people and their families have borne a heavy burden, and some “Our personnel will continue to face risks, but paid the ultimate price.” this reflects the enduring commitment of the United States to the Afghan people and to a “We honor the profound sacrifices that have made this progress possible,” the president said. united, secure and sovereign Afghanistan that is never again used as a source of attacks against our nation,” Obama said.

“We salute every American -- military and civilian, including our dedicated diplomats and “These past 13 years have tested our nation and development workers -- who have served in our military,” the president said. “But compared Afghanistan, many on multiple tours, just as to the nearly 180,000 American troops in Iraq their families have sacrificed at home. and Afghanistan when I took office, we now have fewer than 15,000 in those countries.

“We pledge to give our many wounded warriors, with wounds seen and unseen, the world- Some 90 percent of our troops are home. class care and treatment they have earned.

“Our military remains the finest in the world, Most of all, we remember the more than 2,200 and we will remain vigilant against terrorist atAmerican patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan, and we pledge to stand tacks and in defense of the freedoms and values with their Gold Star families who need the ever- we hold dear. And with growing prosperity here at home, we enter a new year with new lasting love and support of a grateful nation.” confidence, indebted to our fellow Americans in uniform who keep us safe and free.”

“Afghanistan remains a dangerous place, and the Afghan people and their security forces con-

The chaplain’s word love. No, that was not it; she was “Ask and it will be given you; going to the States for the first search and you will find; knock, time and she was scared and and the door will be opened lonely. No, that was not it eifor you. For everyone who asks ther. Finally, he got up and receives, and everyone who asked her. searches finds, and Robert Fulghum for everyone who told a story of his trip to “Miss,” he knocks, the Europe. While sitting in the airbegan, “I door will be port in France, awaiting a flight, he couldn’t help opened. Is saw a young girl sitting a few feet from but see that there anyhim. She wore cut-off jean shorts and you are very one among a sweat shirt, and carried a large upset. Can I you who knapsack. He watched with help?” you’re your curiosity as she cried into her child asks for hands.

“No, no one can bread, will give help,” she sobbed. a stone? Or if the “I am completely out child asks for a fish, will of money, I’m trying to get home give a snake? If you then, who to Nebraska, and I have lost my are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much plane ticket. I can’t afford a new one and I can’t afford to stay.” more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who Fulghum asked the usual quesask Him!” (Matthew 7:7-11) tions: “Where did you see it last?”

“Did you retrace your steps?” etc.

Robert Fulghum told a story of But to no avail. At this point othhis trip to Europe. While sitting er passengers joined in. Some in the airport in France, awaitwent back to the entrance of the ing a flight, he saw a young girl airport and retraced her steps for sitting a few feet from him. She her; others crawled around on wore cut-off jean shorts and a hands and knees to see where it sweat shirt, and carried a large knapsack. He watched with curi- might have dropped. Finally, an osity as she cried into her hands. elderly couple came up to the girl. With a smile on each of their Fulghum wondered about her story. He fantasized that she was faces they said, “Honey, don’t cry. a summer traveler of Europe, had We’ll buy you a ticket – where are you going?” met a boy, and now she had to go back home, away from her

“No,” she said as she stood in protest, “I appreciate your generosity, but I cannot accept.” As she stood, Fulghum looked down at the seat where she had been sitting. There, slightly crumpled, was her plane ticket; it had been right there all along!

Fulghum said he learned two lessons from this experience.

First, don’t try to go it alone; ask for help and people will be more than happy to assist you. Second, if you want to get anywhere in this world you have to get off of your…..seat.

As we enter the Easter and Passover Seasons at the end of April, we see a similar message. All of us need help now and then; from the followers of Moses to the disciples of Jesus, to you and I. Ask for help – don’t wait for someone to discover you. Don’t go it alone; there is someone who will be enriched for helping you.

Chaplain (Col.) Andy Gibson Joint Forces Headquarters Maine, Chaplain

“on the way” the history of

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hen the 152nd Field Artillery Regiment was being broken up in early 1942, the First Battalion was designated the 203rd Field Artillery Battalion. The four batteries that made up the battalion were from Houlton, Presque Isle, Caribou, and Fort Fairfield. As training progressed, the battalion’s ranks were filled with new recruits from outside Maine. The battalion remained a Maine unit at its core, however.

Training kept the battalion busy through 1942 and 1943.

The artillerymen received excellent instruction at the Field Artillery School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where they validated their training in rigorous exercises. They attended training at Fort Bragg, as well as bases in Tennessee, California, and New York. It was from Camp Shanks, New York, that the battalion moved to their port of embarkation in New York City. Under the command of Lieutenant Colonel John Doran, the battalion crossed the Atlantic and arrived in Liverpool, England on March 3, 1944.

Three months later, the battalion crossed the English Channel and arrived in Normandy on D+17 (June 23). The 203rd was officially part of corps artillery, which meant that they were not attached to any particular unit but fired in support of targets designated by corps headquarters.

However, on July 5 they were attached to the 30th Infantry

Division. From their third day in France, the 203rd was in action.

Their first big mission came in opposing a German counterattack near the Vire River in France. After firing over 2,400 rounds, the 203rd checked the enemy advance. The gun barrels were so hot that they poured buckets of water down them to keep them in action.

The walls of Fortress Europe were the targets for the 155mm howitzers of the 203rd. They battered their way through the Bocage country of Normandy, firing concentrations nearly every day. They were constantly on the move, as indicated by one man noting in his diary that he was unable to get a shower after July 29 until the outfit reached Holland, in September. It was in Normandy that the unit learned to dig deep foxholes when they went into position: German artillery shelled them mercilessly, but since they dug in well they took very light losses.

Accompanying First Army, the 203rd swept through France towards the Seine River in August, crossing this river on the 28th.

Their guns pounded German positions as the American infantry pressed forward. As they moved closer to the front and into liberated areas of France, the men of the 203rd noticed that the Free French Army had rounded up women who fraternized with German soldiers and clipped off their hair as a sign of disgrace. It was around this time that the battalion was able to come off the

the 152nd field artillery Part 3: The 203rd Field Artillery Group in World War II

line for a few days, where the men got passes to the town of St. Amand. Men of the 103rd Infantry from Maine had passed through this same area in World War I.

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eptember saw the battalion in Belgium and firing into Holland. The Germans were retreating towards their fortifications located on the Siegfried Line on the German border. Under enemy artillery fire and air attack, the 203rd plied their guns, providing heavy firepower to the First Army’s attack on the Siegfried Line and the city of Aachen.

By October 7, the battalion was on German soil. The battalion began firing smoke rounds around this time as a method to mark targets for fighter aircraft. There was heavy combat in this area and the guns were often firing all night. After one particularly difficult night, one of the gun’s trails were sunk completely into the ground and the gun had to be hauled out by three tracked vehicles.

October and November brought more fighting in and around Aachen as the Allies tried to divest the Germans of this critical region. Just as the Germans were giving way in this sector,

however, a strong German counter-attack in the Ardennes in mid-December brought a change to the 203rd’s mission. They swiveled south and headed for the “Bulge” where the German advance had finally been checked but were on the verge of breaking through. The 203rd went into action in the Rotgen Forest, firing day and night to interrupt German reinforcements.

They fired so much on Christmas Eve that as one man wrote, “If Jerry hung up his stocking, we filled it with HE (High Explosive).

After pushing the Germans out of the Ardennes, the 203rd went back on the offensive in Germany. They pushed forward, sometimes just behind the armor, until by April they were deep inside Germany. Even as the war was ending in May, they continued to be in almost daily combat. The 203rd had been in combat 313 days, fired about 68,000 rounds, and traveled approximately 800 miles.

The lineage of the 203rd Field Artillery Battalion is carried on today by the 185th Engineer Support Company.

1st. Lt. Jonathan Bratten is a contributing editor of the Bayonet and serves as the Maine National Guard Historian.

He is always looking for photos, documents, and stories from past and current deployments.

Contact him at jonathan.d.bratten.mil@mail.mil

Image Legend Far Left: Men of Battery B, 203d Field Artillery Battalion digging in at the Rotgen Forest, December, 1944. The men of the 203d learned quickly to prepare good fighting positions, which kept their casualties low during the war.

Left: Men of Battery B, 203d Field Artillery Battalion loaded onto their M-5 Artillery Tractor moving through France, July of 1944. These tracked vehicles were used to tow the artillery pieces and carry the gun crews.

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Members of the Maine Air National Guard perform outdoor duties in some of the harshest weather of the year at 101st Air Refueling Wing, Bangor, Maine, Feb. 5, 2015. The northeast is having a record breaking season of blizzards and snow accumulation. (Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Jon Duplain/ Released)

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Members of the 133rd Engineer Battalion mobilized to Bedford, Massachusetts on Feb. 15, 2015 in response to record snowfall in the Boston area. The Engineer task force was comprised of Soldiers from the 136th Engineer Company (Vertical), the 262nd Engineer Company (Horizontal) and the 185th Engineer Support Company. The task force worked closely with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to identify mission sites to help restore public safety. (Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Alyson J. Pelletier/ Released)

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MAINE CYBER WARRIOR RECeiVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION

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By Maj. Devin Robinson, Maine Air Naitonal Guard

n Airman from the Maine Air National Guard has been honored with the General John P. this year, and all nominees should be commended for Jumper Award for Excellence in Warfighting their exceptional performance in providing an amazing level of information dominance,” Air Force Chief of InIntegration and Information Dominance. formation Dominance and Chief Information Officer, Lt. Senior Airman Zachary R. Watkins of the 265th Gen. William Bender said in a written statement.

Combat Communications Squadron in South Portland, was selected as the winner in the “Airman” category for sustained superior performance while providing information dominance and cyberspace support to Air Force or the Department of Defense missions and operations.

Airman Watkins lives in the greater Portland area, and is currently pursuing a Bachelors of Computer Science at the University of Southern Maine.

Lt. Col. Robert Scott, commander of the 265th CBCS, praised Watkins for his willingness to share what he Named after the former Air Force Chief of Staff Gen- learns in the classroom to develop and encourage his eral John P. Jumper, the award recognizes individ- peers in the unit. uals in the communications career field who have exhibited superior performance as well as a special “Airman Watkins really works to interweave his university emphasis on continuous process improvement in studies with his military training and encourages his fellow Airmen in the pursuit of their educational and career the day-to-day aspects of their jobs.

“There were 574 total force nominees competing in goals,” Lt. Col. Scott said. “He recently was able to draw 45 award categories for these prestigious awards upon his civilian network security experience to help train

other Air Guard members on active and passive network attacks.”

A regular on the USM Dean’s List, Airman Watkins has spearheaded efforts to develop a strategic partnership between the Maine Air National Guard and the University of Maine, and was chosen as part of a group tasked with developing curriculum for an upcoming Cyber Security degree at the university.

Airman Watkins is an active member of the 265th CBCS Cyber Defense Team where he worked to develop group policies and account management policies that have led to a significant reduction in system vulnerabilities.

“Airman Watkins designed, built, and tested a Cyber Security Testing Range that has become critical for Joint Maine Cyber Security Team training use,” Lt. Col. Scott said. “The principal training value of the system Airman Watkins designed is that it allows Soldiers and Airmen to train in a simulated deployed environment without effecting the status of that real-world equipment.”

Airman Watkins was one of thirty-five Airmen selected for individual Information Dominance awards for excellence in their respective Air Force Specialties along with seven teams and units. In his letter announcing the ANG winners, Col. Kevin M. Donovan, National Guard Bureau Director of Communications, praised the excellence that ANG units and Airman have repeatedly demonstrated.

“The superb achievement of these Airmen highlight the continued excellence the ANG demonstrates in conducting cyberspace operations and supporting missions.”

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Concerning DA Photography Requirements How do I schedule a D.A. Photo Appointment?

To schedule an appointment please visit www.vios.army.mil. Available Tue-Thu 08001500. Appointments are scheduled daily, one every 30 minutes. Because of the large number of Soldiers that we serve, our appointment schedule may run as long as 2-3 weeks out, so plan ahead.

What can I wear for my D.A. Photograph?

The Army Service Uniform. Soldiers cannot wear the old dress blues. The Soldier is responsible for ensuring that his or her uniform fits properly, is pressed and that all ribbons/medals/badges/rank are correctly displayed for official military photographs.

Female service members may wear either the skirt or slacks for their photo. Wear Distinctive Unit Insignia (Unit Crests). Unit crests and your unit patch are the only exceptions to the permanent rule. Soldiers who are regimentally affiliated should wear their Regimental Distinctive Insignia. Wear only those unit citations that you have permanent orders for and are listed on your ERB, ORB, or other personnel records.

The wearing of one (1) foreign award is authorized. Do not wear blue Infantry cords or discs. Do not wear green leadership tabs.

The photograph is a ¾ length photo; shoes will not show in the photo, but you are required to have something on your feet other than socks.

Can I have my D.A. Photo Redone? (Reshoot) Soldiers will only be granted re-shoots if there was a mistake caused by the photographer or the equipment. The Soldier is responsible for ensuring that his or her uniform fits properly and that all ribbons/ medals are correctly displayed for official military photographs. D.A. Photographers will not tape, stuff, or otherwise change or alter the appearance of the uniform to make it fit properly. Requests for reshoots may reviewed on a case by case basis by the Sr. photographer or the V.I. Chief and will only be done if: 1. Electronic images are damaged or if major discrepancies are identified, such as unacceptable levels of moiré or stair stepping in digital photographs within three days of the soldier’s photo being taken.

promotion to brigadier general or higher.

B. Each soldier will have a periodic photograph taken (during the anniver2. Promotion to next higher rank since last photo. sary month of the previous photograph) per the following schedule: (1)General 3. When photograph on file no longer repofficers: every third year. (2)Officers and resents the soldier’s present appearance, noncommissioned officers: every fifth i.e., weight control. year. C. Soldiers will update photographs 4. Receipt of new award that is ARCOM or when photographs on file no longer higher in the order of precedence. represent their present appearance.

Promotion since last photo and weight The Soldier must provide a memorancontrol issues are examples of such repdum from their unit commander stating resentations. If you have not had the reason for the reshoot (IE: wore any major changes to your the wrong ribbon, did not have uniform, you may only the correct badge, etc.) SimDid You Know: be photographed once ply stating that a reshoot In accordance with Army per calendar year. Exis needed ‘because of a regulation, anyone assisting ceptions are granted board’ is not sufficient. the Soldier or D.A. Photo Studio on a case-by-case No exceptions. Natural photographers cannot not pin, basis and approved wrinkles from wearing of clip, stuff, or otherwise change by the D.A. Photo the uniform are acceptor alter the appearance of Studio Sr. Photograable and are not justificapher or the V.I. Chief the uniform to make it fit tion for a reshoot. only when accompaproperly. nied by a memorandum Rejecting your electronic photo requesting a reshoot. in DAPMIS does not guarantee a Soldier the chance to have their photo retaken.

Does the D.A. Photo Studio take Passport Again, the Soldier is responsible for propphotos? Yes please call (207) 430-5322 to er grooming, ensuring that his or her make an appointment. uniform fits properly and that all ribbons/ medals are correctly displayed for official military photographs. Reasons such as Where do I get information on how these are not justification for a reshoot. to wear my awards and decorations?

Soldiers should FIRST check their ERB/ information on how to wear awards and ORB, and then set up their uniform acbadges is contained in AR 670-1 cordingly, followed by scheduling their appointment.

Where is the Maine D.A. Photo Studio Located? We are located on Camp Keyes, How often should I update my Photo? building 8, on the second floor. Building In accordance with Army Regulation 6408 is also known as the DFE building. Our 30 photos are valid for five (5) years. Undoor is the last one on the right. less you have had a significant change to your uniform, there is no reason to have Is there a place to get dressed? Yes! one taken more frequently. The requireThere is a restroom with a full length mirment for Official Military Photographs as ror available for changing in to your dress follows: A. The following personnel will uniform next to the D.A. Photo Studio. have an initial photograph made within 60 days: 1. Each officer promoted to first Remember: Your appointment lieutenant 2. Warrant officers promoted time is when the photographer to Chief Warrant Officer (CW2). 3. Nonexpects to take your photo, not commissioned officers promoted to wait for you to get dressed.

SSG. 4. Initial appointment to Command Sergeant Major (CSM). 5. Selection for

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maine army national guard helps massachussets dig out from record snow fall Story by Sgt. 1st Class Peter D. Morrison, photos by Sgt. Alyson J. Pelletier

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he Maine Army National Guard sent nearly 55 troops along with heavy equipment to assist Massachusetts with their snow removal for an official Snow Disaster declaration.

much needed heavy equipment for snow removal.

The request for assistance came through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, a mutual aid agreement among all 50 states. Once Soldiers and equipment from the 185th approved through the Maine Engineer Support Company, the 262nd Engineer Company (Horizontal) and the Emergency Management Agency, and Maine Governor, Paul R. LeP136th Engineer Company (Vertical) are currently digging out Massachusetts with age, the Maine Army National Guard sent help to clear the snow. snow removal equipment after record snow accumulation hit the Boston area.

“Our resources were exhausted,” said “Getting hit by two massive storms back Bagdonas. “We didn’t have the space, we didn’t have the equipment needed to back was just more than anybody to move the snow piles, and for the could have imagined would have hapresidents to see a train of National pened to us,” said Andrew Bagdonas, Guard trucks come down the highway program coordinator, Massachusetts to help was a welcome sense of relief Emergency Management Agency. for people to say we are going to “It’s just been a very bad weather patreturn to a state of normalcy.” tern.”

After receiving more than 96 inches of snow within a month, the Governor declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts to allow emergency officials to begin coordinating with neighboring states and the private sector to secure

Soldiers are working in tandem with Massachusetts public safety to remove snow and reduce snow banks, whatever is needed for public safety and for keeping the roads open and safe.

Loaders are used to fill dump trucks and then sent to empty parking lots or fields and away from roads and intersections.

Sgt. Michael Allen, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 262nd is in Bedford, assisting with the snow removal and said he was happy to be helping out.

“This is why I joined the National Guard.

I feel like it’s my duty and hopefully someone would do it for me in return.”

This isn’t the first time Allen has been activated for a state emergency with the Maine Guard. He volunteered to aide Vermont during Hurricane Irene and New York State during Winter Storm Nemo, each deployment has shown him the benefit for his unit as well as the comminutes he is helping.

“It’s a very good experience. A lot of the stuff we do here we would do on deployments. You build stronger teams and everyone knows what their teammates are capable of. You learn your job better,” said Allen.

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ask force Maine Soldiers returned to Maine early the week of Feb. 23. According to Bagdonas they have greatly sped-up the recovery process and the residents are grateful for a professional job.

Soldiers of the 181st Engineering Company remove snow from the Brigham Circle MBTA train stop as a part of continuing snow removal operations, Feb. 17. The dump truck, pictured, and many others like it were used to carry tons of snow to dumping grounds where it has been being flash-

“The feedback has been entirely positive,” said Bagdonas.

“The thank-you Soldiers receive in the field, the politicians that call and are just so appreciative, the mayors and selectman that have asked for assistance, they love having the help and its well received in the commonwealth of Massachusetts.”

melted by turbine melters. “We got the call at 6 a.m. that we had a mission,” said Sgt. Joseph Dowling of the 181st,“and my Soldiers were in their trucks ready to go in less than 25 minutes. It’s great to be able to use our equipment to help the city.”(U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Evan Lane, 65th Public Affairs Operations Center)

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Recruit sustainment program

Soldier of the quarter What are your goals?

I want to become an officer and an efficient leader within the Army National Guard. I also would like to study psychology and behavioral sciences What are your future plans?

I would like to work for the Federal Government as an analyst applying my interest in psychology.

Why did you join the Maine Army National Guard?

To serve my country and improve my abilities as a Soldier, and open up more opportunities for my future.

Did you know: Pvt. Keegan J. Thomas was selected to attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York?

Name: Keegan James Thomas Rank: Private E-1 Military Occupational Skill: 12W, Carpentry and Masonry Specialist Unit: 136th Engineer Company (Vertical) in Lewiston, Maine Basic Training Location: Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri Hometown: Standish High School: Cheverus High School Hobbies: Hockey & Lacrosse

He is among the few who have the distinct honor of attending the prestigious military acedemy. Each year, only 85 cadetships are offered to the reserve components and are extremely competitive.

Lt. Col. Jon Cookson, the recruiting and retention commander for the Maine Army National Guard said “this will be the third service academy selection out of the Recruit Sustainment Program in two years�.

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MAINE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD force -

A Synopsis of the evolution of the MEARNG Force Structure by 1st. Lt. Jonathan D. Bratten

Introduction

The history of the Army has been the history of change, evolution, and adaptation. Our nation has faced a variety of threats from different actors since our beginnings in 1776.

Army force structure has evolved to meet those threats. The National Guard is no exception. A glance at the major table of organization units of the Maine Army National Guard since 1893 offers a good example of the way in which force structure has evolved with the threat.

Pre-World War I

Prior to 1893, the Maine Volunteer Militia was made up of independent militia companies organized into the First and Second Regiments of Infantry. The First Regiment of Infantry was organized in 1873 and the Second Regiment was organized in 1880. In 1893, the Maine Volunteer Militia was redesignated as the Maine National Guard.

Infantry was the logical choice for a small state that could not afford the logistical costs of cavalry or artillery units. It also fed into the mobilization model that existed for the reserves at that time. Units were

not called up as existing formations; rather, the Federal government would issue a call for volunteers with a quota for each state. New units, independent of the state’s force structure, would then be organized, trained, and deployed.

As an example, during the SpanishAmerican War in 1898, Maine was authorized to raise a regiment of infantry and a regiment of heavy artillery. These units were manned by personnel from the First and Second Regiments of Infantry.

By the turn of the century, new legislation and emerging threats to the security of the nation had changed Maine’s force structure. The Dick Act of 1903 authorized the creation of the National Guard as part of the War Department and therefore eligible to be mobilized as existing units within the Army’s force structure. Concurrently, the Endicott Commission of 1898 had evaluated the security of the nation’s coasts and had advised for the creation of the Coast Artillery Corps and upgrades to coastal fortifications. The Spanish-American War had shown that lightly defended coasts could be easily overpowered by naval gunfire. Coastal fortifications mount-

ing heavy long-range guns were deemed essential to protecting vital harbors and forts.

The First Regiment was broken up in 1910 and reorganized as the 1st through 12th Companies, Coast Artillery Corps. These companies were assigned roles in the Portland Harbor Defenses as well as other fortifications along the coast. The Second Regiment retained its designation until 1917.

World War I

As the US entered World War I in 1917, the National Guard entered a new phase. Units became part of division force structure, by region.

The Maine National Guard became affiliated with the 26th Division, headquartered in Massachusetts.

The Second Infantry Regiment was designated the 103rd Infantry Regiment in 1917, to consist of three battalions. To meet their end strength for mobilization, the regiment was filled with personnel from New Hampshire and Vermont, but the 103rd remained a Maine National Guard organization. The regiment was one of the four infantry regiments in the 26th Division.

structure from 1893 to present The Coast Artillery Corps changed little, except that four companies formed the nucleus for the 54th Artillery which deployed to France in 1918. The Maine National Guard was also authorized a regiment of heavy artillery, which was recruited independently of existing force structure. Due to changing requirements in 1917, the regiment was broken up into two units that deployed to France separately of each other: the 101st Trench Mortar Battery (part of the 26th Division’s artillery) and the 56th Pioneer Infantry (a theater level asset). One additional National Guard regiment was authorized in 1918 to take over the state mission of the National Guard while all other units were out of the state. The Third Maine Infantry was constituted in 1918. given the headquarters companies for the 86th Brigade (composed of the 103rd and 172nd Infantry Regiments) and the 68th Field Artillery Brigade (152nd, 103rd, and 192nd Following World War I, the Maine Field Artillery Regiments). Brigade National Guard underwent further command for the 86th rotated back consolidation. The companies of and forth between Maine and VerCoast Artillery were combined into mont. Although the headquarters three battalions of the 240th Artilcompany for Maine was also given lery (Coast Artillery Corps) in 1922.

Company C, 118th Quartermaster One battalion of field artillery was Regiment as well as detachments authorized in 1922, with an addiof the 118th’s headquarters. Lastly, tional battalion in 1929, organized intelligence and logistics positions as the 152nd Field Artillery Regiwithin the 43rd Infantry Division ment. This was the first significant were allocated to Maine. The 240th force structure in northern Maine.

Artillery remained as a component The Third Maine Infantry was conof the Coast Artillery Corps, Eastern solidated with the 103rd Infantry, Division. and the organization remained as the 103rd to preserve its wartime In 1935, the strength of the Maine lineage. The strength of the Maine National Guard was 2,549. In 1939, National Guard in 1924 was 2,351. the Maine National Guard was composed of eight battalions in At this time, the Maine National separate organizations.

Guard was realigned from affiliation with the 26th Division to the 43rd Infantry Division (Rhode Island). As part of the realignment, Maine was

Inter-War Period

World War II

Upon activation in 1940, the 43rd Infantry Division components of the Maine National Guard reported to Camp Blanding, Florida, for training.

Brigade headquarters were done away with as part of an Army-wide reorganization in 1941.

The headquarters company of the 86th Brigade was merged into the headquarters of the 103rd Infantry and the 43rd Infantry Division.

Headquarters for the 68th Artillery Brigade became the 43rd Division Artillery. The 118th Quartermaster Regiment was broken up into individual companies; C Company became the 142nd Truck Company and was removed from the 43rd.

The 152nd Field Artillery was also broken up: 1st Battalion became the 203rd Artillery Battalion and was removed from the 43rd; 2nd Battalion became the 152nd Field Artillery Battalion; the headquarters section became the headquarters company for the 203rd Field Artillery Group and was The Bayonet

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MAINE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD force structure from 1893 to present (CONTINUED) removed from the 43rd. In 1944, the 240th Artillery was broken up and reorganized as the 185th and 186th Coast Artillery Battalions. In 1947, the Maine National Guard was at its greatest known strength levels, with the Army having 4,998 personnel and the Air Guard having 615.

Significant changes were to come in 1947.

In 1959, the 103rd Infantry was reorganized and consolidated with part of the 703rd AA BN to form the 103rd Armored Cavalry Regiment (three battalions). The remainder of the 703rd AA BN was consolidated with the 314th AA BN to form the 240th Artillery Regiment, to consist of the 1st Automatic Weapons Battalion.

The 152nd Field Artillery Battalion was reorganized as the 152nd Artillery Regiment, to consist of the 1st Howitzer Battalion. The MEARNG World War II had shown that aircraft force consisted of five battalions and via carriers could overcome battle- several unattached companies and ships and the air threat became detachments. the main concern for coastal cities following the war. The 185th and The force structure then shifted in 186th Battalions were consolidated 1961 to reflect the need for medium in 1947 and redesignated the 703rd tank battalions. The 103rd Armored Antiaircraft Gun Battalion.

The Cavalry was reorganized as the 20th 152nd Field Artillery Battalion was Armor, to consist of three medium consolidated with the 203rd Field tank battalions. A fourth battalion Artillery Group and redesignated the was added in 1964. The MEARNG 314th Antiaircraft Artillery Automat- was also authorized the headquaric Weapons Battalion in 1946. The ters company for the 133rd Armor 203rd Field Artillery Battalion was Group. To reflect a growing need designated the 152nd Field Artillery for engineer assets on the battlefield Battalion and teamed with the three and for humanitarian assistance misbattalions of the 103rd Infantry and sions, the 240th Artillery was conthe 136th Engineer Company (Com- verted and reorganized as the 262nd bat) to form the 103rd Regimental Engineer Battalion. The 152nd Field Combat Team. The 103rd RCT was Artillery remained unchanged. The withdrawn from the 43rd Infantry MEARNG force consisted of six batDivision and continued as an un- talions and several unattached aligned entity. companies and detachments. The strength of the Maine National The Maine Army National Guard Guard in 1964 was 2,641 (MEARNG) was not mobilized for the Korean War, except for the 703rd In 1967, the 133rd Armor Group and AA BN which saw CONUS service for the 20th Armor (less 3rd Battalion) a year around New York City from were consolidated and redesignat1950-1952. Following the Korean ed as the 133rd Engineer Battalion.

War, the US Army reorganized to face 3rd Battalion headquarters became the threat of the Soviet Union during the headquarters company for the the Cold War. Army planners were 240th Engineer Group, completing concerned about tank-on-tank war- the state’s realignment towards enfare in Europe and realigned much gineer assets. The 152nd Field Arof the National Guard to reflect their tillery was reorganized as 1-152nd planning considerations.

Field Artillery. The 152nd Mainte-

Cold War

nance Company, 1151st Transportation Company, and 112th Medical Company (Air Ambulance) were organized out of the 20th Armor subordinate units. The 181st Signal Detachment became HHC, 286th Support and Service Battalion to provide command and control for these units. The state had effectively undergone a dramatic shift from combat arms units to combat support units, as aligned with Secretary of Defense McNamara’s definition of responsibilities for the National Guard and Reserves.

The restructure was also aligned with Secretary of Defense James Schlesinger’s “Total Force Policy,” whereby reserve component forces were responsible for augmenting their active counterparts. This brought about a reorganization of the MTOE for each National Guard unit in 1972 and authorized a higher level of readiness. The major force structure for the MEARNG remained essentially unchanged through the 1970s and 1980s. An air traffic control detachment and an infantry company were added in 1981 and 1984, respectively. The 3620th Transportation Detachment was added in 1987. Company C 1-192nd Aviation was authorized in 1988. The addition of these units highlighted the need for small, specialized units to augment active component forces during mobilizations. This coincided with increasing Army operations in Latin America and the Middle East.

Desert Storm and the Increasing Role of the Reserve Component The role of the National Guard in Desert Storm cannot be discounted as one of the major watershed mo-

ments for the organization. Over 62,000 National Guard Soldiers served in Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield. The National Guard sent combat and combat support units to the theater of operations, as well as units to backfill active component missions on Army installations. The HHC, 286th Support Battalion and the 3620th Transportation Detachment served in Southwest Asia, while the 112th Medical Company backfilled a MEDEVAC unit in Germany.

While Desert Storm demonstrated the capabilities and increasing readiness of the National Guard, it did not stop the drawdown in forces during the 1990s. The 262nd Engineer Battalion was consolidated with the 133rd Engineer Battalion in 1993 while the 3620th was deleted in 1994, its lineage preserved in HHD, 286th Support Battalion.

The 286th itself would be deleted in 1997, its lineage preserved in A/1152nd Field Artillery. However, the MEARNG also gained a detachment of OSACOM, again highlighting the need for specialized units within the National Guard. The 181st Air Traffic Control became Company E, 120th Aviation (Air Traffic Support) in 1998. This unique unit was composed of both National Guard and active component personnel.

It won awards for readiness at the national level and served as part of Operation Desert Spring in 1999.

Global War on Terror

Even as the National Guard was called upon to provide units for the Global War on Terror (GWOT), the force structure continued to evolve.

The HHD, 286th Quartermaster Battalion and the 11th Civil Support Team were authorized in 2001. Additional TDA units of (521st and 52nd Troop Commands) were es-

tablished to provide command and control for the growing number of detachments in the state. A detachment of military police was authorized in 2003, which was to grow to a full company authorization in 2008. However, just after returning from a deployment to Afghanistan in 2003, E/120th Aviation was removed from the force, showing how even the stellar performance of a unit did not play a role in the Army’s plans for force structure changes.

In 2006, the last combat arms battalion in the state, 1-152nd Field Artillery was removed from the force structure. In 2007, additional aviation detachments were added to the state. The 133rd Engineer Battalion underwent an MTOE change to independent companies, adding a combat engineer unit and an engineer support company.

In 2008, the 286th Quartermaster Battalion became the 286th Support Battalion while the 240th Engineer Group transitioned to the 120th Support Group, indicating the shift away from engineer units to a logistics capacity. During this time, MEARNG units continued to deploy on a regular basis to support operations in the GWOT.

Conclusion

The MEARNG has evolved significantly since 1893. Beginning as a basic force designed as a feeder for emergency federal missions, it became an expeditionary force aligned with National Guard divisions, an operational reserve for combat forces in the Cold War, an engineerheavy organization for civil support and combat support missions, to a multi-function organization able to support a variety of missions both at home and abroad as it is today.

These force structure changes have come during times of war and the MEARNG has continued to sustain both its state and Federal missions throughout. The MEARNG will continue to evolve along with national trends and expects to see a significant impact from Army-wide force reductions and realignments.

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April is alcohol awareness month By 1st Lt. Matthew J. Picard, P.A.

fought over a combination of alcohol and economic power, it drove trade exploration and is now a significant weight to our economy. (The Economist) However, it has also been associated and linked with anemia, cancer, liver disease, cardiovascular disease, depression, sexual assault, and domestic violence.(NIAAA)

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aine has been put on the map because of its abundance of microbreweries, local distilleries, and great food offering many brews on tap.

Alcohol, which is produced primarily by creating an ethyl alcohol group often through distillation of sugars from either grains, corn, barley and even potatoes, creates a highly sought after drink.

Alcohol in its purest chemical form is found in many forms from methanol/gas (think cows), Menthol/flavors (think gum), Ethylene glycol/antifreeze, ethanol in our fuel and many more.

health beat

What these all have in common is an oxygen hydrogen (OH) group that is attached to a carbon chain which gives the molecule its unique structure resulting in the building blocks of life. This is not an organic chemistry article, but remember that OH group because it gives alcohols their reactivity that medically can be both good and bad.

This OH group gets a unique carbon chain in the process of distilling and fermenting sugars which ultimately makes booze and gives liquors that classic bite. Alcohol has been around and has provided a variety of functions through the course of history. There are reports that alcohol may have been made as early at the NeoLithic period 10,000 BC. (Patrick, 1942, pp12-13) The earliest drinks were made from berries or honey and likely originated in the Middle East per record in The Old Testament (Genesis 9:20).

The Egyptians were avid brewers and alcohol was often traded and considered a very high commodity and considered necessary for life and a drink of the gods.

(Marciniak, 1992, P2) Alcohol since has been carried on through time. In history it has been idolized by gods, traded for gold, and yet abolished in both America and Chinese history leading to some of the highest profile black market trading and historic ‘gang war’. Alcohol has been used in medical tinctures, nutrition, rituals, remuneration and pleasure since 2,000 B.C. and is still (over 4,000 years later) utilized today for the same purposes. Some claim that many wars in our history were

This revered drink of the gods, aphrodisiac from Greece and ancient Egypt has contributed to 4,300 deaths within our youth annually. (CDC) Underage drinking is associated with many social and health problems such as ADHD, poor grades, alcohol impaired driving, accidents, physical fighting, increase in consensual and non-consensual sexual activity and smoking. (CDC) Roughly 2 in 3 high school students who drink do so to the point of intoxication and blacking out. (CDC) ADHD is five to ten times more common among adult alcoholics. (webMD) Binge drinking for men by definition is greater than 5 drinks in two hours and for women is 4 drinks in two hours or drinking until blood alcohol content is greater than 0.08.

Remember what is considered a drink: 12 ounces of beer, five ounces of wine, one shot of 80-proof liquor.

(CDC) We have approximately 1.5 billion binge drinkers in the US 18 and older and more than half of all active duty military personnel report binge drinking in the past month.(CDC) Our young soldiers exposed to combat have a significantly elevated risk of binge drinking than our soldier service members (Woerle, 2007, P293-298).

Who knew what alcohol was really costing us! Actually it costs the US 223 Billion dollars in a study from 2006 or 1.90 a drink from loss of property, health complications, crime or decreased productivity.

Binge drinking alone costs local and state government 62 cents per drink related to above issues.

Medical issues related to alcohol range from decline in dental health, injuries from vehicle accidents, crashes, falls, drownings, burns, and death as well as increased rates in violence, including homicide, suicide, sexual assault and domestic violence. Alcohol also contributes to an increase in emergency admissions and EMS utilization from alcohol poisoning, increased risky sexual activity and unprotected sex resulting in HIV transmission, STD and STI transmission. Miscarriages and stillbirth including fetal alcohol spectrum are all directly related to alcohol consumption, which is completely preventable.

High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, and digestive issues (GERD, pancreatitis, peptic ulcers). Certain cancer rates are also increased by excessive alcohol consumption: breast, mouth, throat, esophagus, liver and colon.

“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Benjamin Franklin

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ental health issues are also related to alcohol overuse and can worsen symptoms such as: memory loss, anxiety, depression, social phobias, alcohol abuse and dependence (national institute of alcohol abuse, 2000).

Excessive drinking over time (women: 4 drinks during an occasion, or eight drinks or more per week, Men: five drinks during an occasion and 15 or more drinks per week) (US Dept. agriculture), will put yourself at increased risk for any of the mentioned above health problems and/or conditions.

So what’s this I hear about a glass of red wine a day is good for my heart? What a mixed message we get, a drink that many have praised around 10,000 years is that bad? The key is moderation.

Alcohol when drunk at a moderate rate and frequency actually has some medical benefits in addition to the social comforts it offers. Recently, a heart study 2015 reported again that there is between a 25-40% reductions in risk of heart attacks, ischemic (clot caused) strokes, Peripheral vascular disease, sudden cardiac death and death from cardiovascular causes (PUBMED).

Moderate drinking 1-2 drinks per night, can actually improve your HDL ‘good’ cholesterol and may improve your ability to metabolize sugar. There have been studies that moderate alcohol can improve glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity (sugar utilization) in both diabetic and non-diabetics (School of public health, Harvard, 2015). Red wine has shown benefit in reducing free radicals because of its high antioxidants. Clearly there are well documented medical benefits drinking alcohol. They key moderation and limiting yourself to “1-2” drinks per night.

What does this all mean? In short, most everything in moderation is actually good for you as a rule of thumb. There are some proven benefits to having a few drinks for both male and females a few times per week. However, our occupation and deployment exposures puts us at increased risk for alcohol abuse and physical, emotional and financial damages when excessive or unsafe alcohol consumption is present.

In 2012 (Maine’s most recent data), there were 164 motor vehicle fatalities and of those, 62 fatalities were related to alcohol use (MEDMV). That’s 62 people who probably did not have to die that year, not overusing alcohol could have possibly allowed 38% of those individuals to not attend their funeral that year.

Please look at yourself and your units and ask: are you actively maintaining your health or are you putting yourself and the country in harm’s way because you are drinking to much? Do continue to enjoy the fine craft brews, rich wines, and distilled liquors we have and enjoy the company you are in, but think about how much you’re having and most importantly do not endanger yourself or others.

Remember, be safe and take care of your health and your future you have earned. Here is to your health, drink up and enjoy 1-2 four ounce glasses of wine, bottles of 12 ounce beer or shots of liqueur an evening and you will likely take advantage of this historic elixir that civilizations have enjoyed for the ages. The secret, like most things, is it’s all about moderation.

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maine ranger earns top honors

in national recruiting competition

By Sgt. 1st Class Peter D. Morrison, Maine Army National Guard

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n 2009, Staff Sgt. Nathaniel McCray was the first enlisted Soldier from the MEARNG ranks to complete the US Army Ranger Course and earn the esteemed title. Since then he has tried to live up to the creed and that one sentence resonates loudly within him.

McCray was recently selected as the Region One recipient of the Directors 54 Award. Named for the 54 States and territories the award given is to the top Recruiting and Retention NCO at the regional and national level based on recruiting production, community service and professional Soldiering criteria.

As an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran, McCray understands the value of the people around him.

“The Army embodies team. You don’t get to be the best at anything without a great supporting staff,” said McCray who credits that teamwork to his success in being selected for the Directors 54 award.

There hasn’t been a winner in the state of Maine for the past 10 years. McCray said he is thankful to be recognized and hopes that this inspires his peers to reach out and set goals. This is a great way to lead by example and inspires others to raise the bar. He knows Maine can win it again.

After winning the state award, he outperformed all the New England states and New York to represent region one at the National level in the District of Columbia. McCray did not win, but Command. Sgt. Maj. Stacy Hafford said McCray did an outstanding job throughout the entire process.

“Mainers are known for their hard work ethic and we have been raised to do our best we are driven by tradition and pride in the state, said McCray. Some of the greatest units in the world have come from Maine and we have consistently shown that it’s not just a coincidence.”

“This was McCray’s first year as a recruiter,” Hafford said. “He effortlessly managed his time to build contacts throughout the community and strived to cultivate influential relationships. He prided himself in finding top quality enlistments and exceeding goals. Of all of his accomplishments, the most noteworthy was his ability to step into the role of Station Commander, and accept a team mission that was reserved for three seasoned recruiters.”

As a recruiter, Soldier, father or Ranger, McCray has chosen to shoulder more than his share of the task and said that “being the best at everything is really unrealistic but it’s important to keep striving for that top tier.” He said he will continue to try to live up to the last line of the Ranger Creed in all aspects of his life; “Rangers Lead the Way.”

McCray said that besides earning the award and coming close to winning nationwide, the most rewarding part is the time he spent with his team as the station commander. “They put me in charge of the station with two untrained recruiters and the biggest most rewarding feeling is that everyone on my team succeeded,” said McCray. “We were able to pull in the most enlistments out of any other recruiting station, which is pretty good for guys with no recruiting training.”

“I will shoulder more than my share of the task, whatever it may be, one hundred percent and then some.”

These are words etched into the U.S. Army Ranger Creed and a sentence that one Soldier with the Maine Army National Guard takes very seriously.

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The Defense Department announced the 2015 military pay and compensation rates for service members Dec. 22, with most service members receiving a 1 percent increase in basic pay.

The new rates for basic pay, basic allowance for housing (BAH), basic allowance for subsistence (BAS), and the cost of living allowance (COLA) rates for the contiguous U.S. (CONUS) took effect Jan. 1, 2015.

Basic pay for service members increased 1 percent, except for general and flag officers who will not see an increase in 2015.

The Bayonet took to the streets to ask a few service members what they thought of the 2015 pay increase

Sgt. Abigail T. Comee-McCourt Maine Army National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters

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hen you take into account the entirety of our benefit package, including health insurance at reduced or no cost, housing allowance and subsistence allowance we are being paid a fair wage for work in the United States. With just a few years in, I’m bringing home a wage comparable to $20 per hour.

T

he argument has been made for an increase in pay for military members due to the hazards of our profession. I absolutely agree that deployed service members should be paid more than they are currently.

However, for Soldiers who are stationed in the United States and thereby not in a hazardous duty area, I feel that our pay scales are sufficient.

Spc. Luke Perry Maine Army National Guard 251st Engineer Company (Sapper)

T

he rate of inflation from 2011-2014 has been about 1.8 percent with an average pay increase of 1.1 percent for the military. It would seem therefore, that military wages are gravely inadequate to the recent COLI (Cost Of Living Increase).

I

have worked for employers who gave automatic cost of living raises, and this gave me a sense of stability. Since I joined the military for no other reason than to fight for our country, I do not rely that pay, however many do rely on it. When I think about the men and woman trying to provide for themselves and their families I find it offensive that the government does not at least keep our wages current with the average rate of inflation. The bottom line is the government needs to find other areas to cut spending; There are plenty.

Master Sgt. Michael D. Smith Maine Air National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters

I

cannot speak for the Air National Guard as an organization as to whether the budget can afford to give our service members a raise, I can only speak on a personal level. I believe we all perform our jobs that are critical to the success of our mission and with an economy that is less than robust, I will gladly accept a raise.

T

his is something I can use to help take care of my family, and I will gladly take advantage of that opportunity.

The Bayonet

Vol. 3 // Issue 1

Drill Pay tables Effective January 1, 2015

DRILL PAY—EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015 Cumulative Years of Service

Grade

2 or less

Over 2

Over 3

Over 4

Over 6

Over 8

Over 10

Over 12

Over 14

Over 16

Over 18

Over 20

3,999.00 133.30 533.20 3,630.90 121.03 484.12 3,261.00 108.70 434.80 2,951.40 98.38 393.52 2,451.60 81.72 326.88 2,055.30 68.51 274.04 1,734.00 57.80 231.20

4,885.20 162.84 651.36 4,175.70 139.19 556.76 3,747.00 124.90 499.60 3,364.80 112.16 448.64 3,107.10 103.57 414.28 2,451.60 81.72 326.88 2,055.30 68.51 274.04 1,734.00 57.80 231.20

4,995.90 166.53 666.12 4,285.20 142.84 571.36 3,953.40 131.78 527.12 3,565.80 118.86 475.44 3,125.70 104.19 416.76 2,451.60 81.72 326.88 2,055.30 68.51 274.04 1,734.00 57.80 231.20

5,135.40 171.18 684.72 4,416.60 147.22 588.88 4,125.00 137.50 550.00 3,627.30 120.91 483.64 3,125.70 104.19 416.76 2,451.60 81.72 326.88 2,055.30 68.51 274.04 1,734.00 57.80 231.20

5,299.20 176.64 706.56 4,558.80 151.96 607.84 4,242.30 141.41 565.64 3,672.00 122.40 489.60 3,125.70 104.19 416.76 2,451.60 81.72 326.88 2,055.30 68.51 274.04 1,734.00 57.80 231.20

5,465.10 182.17 728.68 4,815.30 160.51 642.04 4,367.10 145.57 582.28 3,724.20 124.14 496.56 3,125.70 104.19 416.76 2,451.60 81.72 326.88 2,055.30 68.51 274.04 1,734.00 57.80 231.20

5,730.30 191.01 764.04 4,945.20 164.84 659.36 4,415.40 147.18 588.72 3,724.20 124.14 496.56 3,125.70 104.19 416.76 2,451.60 81.72 326.88 2,055.30 68.51 274.04 1,734.00 57.80 231.20

E-9 1 Drill 4 Drills E-8 1 Drill 4 Drills E-7 1 Drill 4 Drills E-6 1 Drill 4 Drills E-5 1 Drill 4 Drills E-4 1 Drill 4 Drills E-3 1 Drill 4 Drills E-2 1 Drill 4 Drills E-1 > 4 mos 1 Drill 4 Drills E-1 < 4 mos 1 Drill 4 Drills

Grade E-9 1 Drill 4 Drills E-8 1 Drill 4 Drills E-7 1 Drill 4 Drills E-6 1 Drill 4 Drills E-5 1 Drill 4 Drills E-4 1 Drill 4 Drills E-3 1 Drill 4 Drills E-2 1 Drill 4 Drills

2,780.10 92.67 370.68 2,404.50 80.15 320.60 2,202.90 73.43 293.72 2,019.60 67.32 269.28 1,823.40 60.78 243.12 1,734.00 57.80 231.20 1,546.80 51.56 206.24 1,430.40 47.68 190.72 Over 22

5,954.70 198.49 793.96 5,166.60 172.22 688.88 4,577.70 152.59 610.36 3,724.20 124.14 496.56 3,125.70 104.19 416.76 2,451.60 81.72 326.88 2,055.30 68.51 274.04 1,734.00 57.80 231.20

3,034.20 101.14 404.56 2,645.70 88.19 352.76 2,350.80 78.36 313.44 2,122.80 70.76 283.04 1,938.00 64.60 258.40 1,734.00 57.80 231.20

3,150.30 105.01 420.04 2,762.40 92.08 368.32 2,464.50 82.15 328.60 2,238.00 74.60 298.40 2,055.30 68.51 274.04 1,734.00 57.80 231.20

3,304.20 110.14 440.56 2,876.10 95.87 383.48 2,580.60 86.02 344.08 2,351.40 78.38 313.52 2,055.30 68.51 274.04 1,734.00 57.80 231.20

3,424.50 114.15 456.60 2,994.60 99.82 399.28 2,761.80 92.06 368.24 2,451.60 81.72 326.88 2,055.30 68.51 274.04 1,734.00 57.80 231.20

DRILL PAY—EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015 Cumulative Years of Service

Over 24

Over 26

Over 28

Over 30

Over 32

Over 34

Over 36

Over 38

Over 40

6,190.50 206.35 825.40 5,289.30 176.31 705.24 4,664.70 155.49 621.96 3,724.20 124.14 496.56 3,125.70 104.19 416.76 2,451.60 81.72 326.88 2,055.30 68.51 274.04 1,734.00 57.80 231.20

6,551.70 218.39 873.56 5,591.40 186.38 745.52 4,996.20 166.54 666.16 3,724.20 124.14 496.56 3,125.70 104.19 416.76 2,451.60 81.72 326.88 2,055.30 68.51 274.04 1,734.00 57.80 231.20

6,551.70 218.39 873.56 5,591.40 186.38 745.52 4,996.20 166.54 666.16 3,724.20 124.14 496.56 3,125.70 104.19 416.76 2,451.60 81.72 326.88 2,055.30 68.51 274.04 1,734.00 57.80 231.20

6,879.00 229.30 917.20 5,703.60 190.12 760.48 4,996.20 166.54 666.16 3,724.20 124.14 496.56 3,125.70 104.19 416.76 2,451.60 81.72 326.88 2,055.30 68.51 274.04 1,734.00 57.80 231.20

6,879.00 229.30 917.20 5,703.60 190.12 760.48 4,996.20 166.54 666.16 3,724.20 124.14 496.56 3,125.70 104.19 416.76 2,451.60 81.72 326.88 2,055.30 68.51 274.04 1,734.00 57.80 231.20

7,223.10 240.77 963.08 5,703.60 190.12 760.48 4,996.20 166.54 666.16 3,724.20 124.14 496.56 3,125.70 104.19 416.76 2,451.60 81.72 326.88 2,055.30 68.51 274.04 1,734.00 57.80 231.20

7,223.10 240.77 963.08 5,703.60 190.12 760.48 4,996.20 166.54 666.16 3,724.20 124.14 496.56 3,125.70 104.19 416.76 2,451.60 81.72 326.88 2,055.30 68.51 274.04 1,734.00 57.80 231.20

7,584.60 252.82 1,011.28 5,703.60 190.12 760.48 4,996.20 166.54 666.16 3,724.20 124.14 496.56 3,125.70 104.19 416.76 2,451.60 81.72 326.88 2,055.30 68.51 274.04 1,734.00 57.80 231.20

7,584.60 252.82 1,011.28 5,703.60 190.12 760.48 4,996.20 166.54 666.16 3,724.20 124.14 496.56 3,125.70 104.19 416.76 2,451.60 81.72 326.88 2,055.30 68.51 274.04 1,734.00 57.80 231.20

O-7

Pay Grade 1 Drill

O-6

4 Drills

1 Drill

O-5

4 Drills

1 Drill

O-4

4 Drills

1 Drill

O-3

4 Drills

1 Drill

O-2

4 Drills

1 Drill

O-1

4 Drills

1 Drill

O-3E

4 Drills

1 Drill

O-2E

4 Drills

1 Drill

O-1E

4 Drills

1 Drill 4 Drills

W-5

2 or less

8,648.40 288.28 1153.12 6,796.80 226.56 906.24

Over 2

207.07 828.28

8,826.00 294.2 1176.8 7,242.90 241.43 965.72

Over 3

209.60 838.40

8,967.30 298.91 1195.64 7,242.90 241.43 965.72

Over 4

217.97 871.88

9,222.90 307.43 1229.72 7,270.50 242.35 969.40

Over 6

222.97 891.88

9,475.80 315.86 1263.44 7,582.20 252.74 1,010.96

Over 8

DRILL PAY—EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015

Over 38

Over 34

Over 36

Over 32

Cumulative Years of Service Over 30

Pay Grade Over 20

Over 28

Over 18

Over 26

Over 16

7,430.10 247.67 990.68

Over 24

Over 14

7,430.10 247.67 990.68

6,365.40 212.18 848.72

Over 22

Over 10

7,430.10 247.67 990.68

6,365.40 212.18 848.72

4,678.50 155.95 623.80

12,347.70 411.59 1646.36 10,952.40 365.08 1,460.32

7,430.10 247.67 990.68

6,365.40 212.18 848.72

4,678.50 155.95 623.80

3,692.10 123.07 492.28

12,347.70 411.59 1646.36 10,952.40 365.08 1,460.32

7,430.10 247.67 990.68

6,365.40 212.18 848.72

4,678.50 155.95 623.80

3,692.10 123.07 492.28

6,793.20 226.44 905.76

12,347.70 411.59 1646.36 10,952.40 365.08 1,460.32

7,430.10 247.67 990.68

6,365.40 212.18 848.72

4,678.50 155.95 623.80

3,692.10 123.07 492.28

6,793.20 226.44 905.76

5,418.00 180.60 722.40

12,347.70 411.59 1646.36 10,952.40 365.08 1,460.32

7,430.10 247.67 990.68

6,365.40 212.18 848.72

4,678.50 155.95 623.80

3,692.10 123.07 492.28

6,793.20 226.44 905.76

5,418.00 180.60 722.40

12,347.70 411.59 1646.36 10,952.40 365.08 1,460.32

7,430.10 247.67 990.68

6,365.40 212.18 848.72

4,678.50 155.95 623.80

3,692.10 123.07 492.28

6,793.20 226.44 905.76

5,418.00 180.60 722.40

12,105.60 403.52 1614.08 10,738.20 357.94 1,431.76

O-5 8,506.50

7,430.10 247.67 990.68

6,365.40 212.18 848.72

4,678.50 155.95 623.80

3,692.10 123.07 492.28

6,793.20 226.44 905.76

5,418.00 180.60 722.40

12,105.60 403.52 1614.08 10,738.20 357.94 1,431.76

8,281.20

6,365.40 212.18 848.72

4,678.50 155.95 623.80

3,692.10 123.07 492.28

6,793.20 226.44 905.76

5,418.00 180.60 722.40

12,043.80 401.46 1605.84 10,236.00 341.20 1,364.80

8,053.80

4,678.50 155.95 623.80

3,692.10 123.07 492.28

6,793.20 226.44 905.76

5,418.00 180.60 722.40

12,043.80 401.46 1605.84 9,977.10 332.57 1,330.28

7,574.70

3,692.10 123.07 492.28

6,793.20 226.44 905.76

5,418.00 180.60 722.40

O-7 9,767.70 10,059.00 10,351.20 11,269.20 12,043.80 12,043.80 1 Drill 325.59 335.3 345.04 375.64 401.46 401.46 4 Drills 1302.36 1341.2 1380.16 1502.56 1605.84 1605.84 O-6 7,623.30 7,623.30 8,056.50 8,822.40 9,272.10 9,721.50 1 Drill 254.11 254.11 268.55 294.08 309.07 324.05 4 Drills 1,016.44 1,016.44 1,074.20 1,176.32 1,236.28 1,296.20

6,793.20 226.44 905.76

5,418.00 180.60 722.40

Office of the Secretary of Defense, Military Compensation website: http://militarypay.defense.gov/

2015 Military Pay Charts: http://www.dfas.mil/dam/jcr:7061e0ca-a436-42f9-aa301a93b6454aa3/2015MilitaryPayChart.pdf

Department of Defense Financial Management Regulations: http://comptroller.defense.gov/Portals/45/documents/fmr/ Volume_07a.pdf

For more information, please visit the Military Members webpage maintained by Defense Finance and Accounting Services:

Additional Information:

5,418.00 180.60 722.40

8,762.40 292.08 1,168.32

6,523.80 217.46 869.84

W-3

4 Drills

4,584.00 152.80 611.20

8,762.40 292.08 1,168.32

O-4 7,430.10 1 Drill 247.67

4990.68 Drills O-3 6,365.40

6,311.70 210.39 841.56

5,992.50 199.75 799.00

1 Drill

W-2

4 Drills

4,584.00 152.80 611.20

8,762.40 292.08 1,168.32

7,430.10 247.67 990.68 1 Drill 212.18

4848.72 Drills O-2 4,678.50

6,094.20 203.14 812.56

5,761.50 192.05 768.20

5,257.50 175.25 701.00

1 Drill

W-1

4 Drills

4,584.00 152.80 611.20

8,762.40 292.08 1,168.32

7,353.60 245.12 980.48 6,365.40 212.18 848.72 155.95 1 Drill

4623.80 Drills O-1 3,692.10

5,828.10 194.27 777.08

5,419.80 180.66 722.64

5,091.00 169.70 678.80

4,956.00 165.20 660.80

4,584.00 152.80 611.20

8,762.40 292.08 1,168.32

7,221.00 240.70 962.80 6,365.40 212.18 848.72 4,678.50 155.95 623.80

5,548.80 184.96 739.84

5,229.60 174.32 697.28

4,951.80 165.06 660.24

4,783.20 159.44 637.76

4,584.00 152.80 611.20

8,762.40 292.08 1,168.32

6,990.60 233.02 932.08 6,365.40 212.18 848.72 4,678.50 155.95 623.80

5,229.90 174.33 697.32

5,045.10 168.17 672.68

4,798.50 159.95 639.80

4,641.30 154.71 618.84

1 Drill

4,584.00 152.80 611.20

8,762.40 292.08 1,168.32

6,659.10 221.97 887.88 6,213.00 207.10 828.40 4,678.50 155.95 623.80

5,018.10 167.27 669.08

4,885.50 162.85 651.40

4,602.00 153.40 613.60

4,486.80 149.56 598.24

Over 40

1 Drill 4 Drills W-4 1 Drill

W-3

4 Drills

1 Drill

W-2

4 Drills

1 Drill

W-1

4 Drills

4,584.00 152.80 611.20

8,762.40 292.08 1,168.32

6,232.80 207.76 831.04 5,921.10 197.37 789.48 4,678.50 155.95 623.80 123.07 1 Drill 4492.28 Drills

6,793.20 O-3E

4,808.70 160.29 641.16 4,546.80 151.56 606.24

4,441.50 148.05 592.20

4,290.30 143.01 572.04

Over 38

9,408.30 313.61 1,254.44 7,531.80 251.06 1,004.24 6,477.30 215.91 863.64 5,453.70 181.79 727.16 4,956.00 165.20 660.80

4,584.00 152.80 611.20

8,762.40 292.08 1,168.32

5,890.50 196.35 785.40 5,744.10 191.47 765.88 4,678.50 155.95 623.80 3,692.10 123.07 492.28

226.44 1 Drill 4905.76 Drills

5,418.00 O-2E

180.60 1 Drill 4722.40 Drills

4,584.00 O-1E 152.80 1 Drill 4611.20 Drills

Over 20

4,597.20 153.24 612.96 4,221.30 140.71 562.84

4,278.30 142.61 570.44

4,091.10 136.37 545.48

Over 36

9,408.30 313.61 1,254.44 7,531.80 251.06 1,004.24 6,477.30 215.91 863.64 5,453.70 181.79 727.16 4,956.00 165.20 660.80

4,584.00 152.80 611.20

1 Drill 283.55 4 Drills 1,134.20

5,571.60 185.72 742.88 5,469.60 182.32 729.28 4,678.50 155.95 623.80 3,692.10 123.07 492.28

276.04 1,104.16

5,495.10 183.17 732.68 5,219.40 173.98 695.92 4,678.50 155.95 623.80 3,692.10 123.07 492.28

268.46 1,073.84

5,151.30 171.71 686.84 4,787.10 159.57 638.28 4,584.00 152.80 611.20 3,692.10 123.07 492.28

252.49 1,009.96

4,449.90 148.33 593.32 4,435.20 147.84 591.36 4,434.30 147.81 591.24 3,692.10 123.07 492.28

242.05 968.20

3,912.60 130.42 521.68 3,850.20 128.34 513.36 3,692.10 123.07 492.28

233.97 935.88

Over 12

DRILL PAY—EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015 8,264.40 275.48 1101.92 6,186.60 206.22 824.88 193.67 774.68

Cumulative Years of Service

171.92 687.68

3,380.70 112.69 450.76 3,692.10 123.07 492.28 6,793.20 226.44 905.76

3,692.10 123.07 492.28 6,600.90 220.03 880.12

3,692.10 123.07 492.28 6,459.30 215.31 861.24

5,744.10 191.47 765.88

6,213.00 207.10 828.40

5,469.60 182.32 729.28

5,921.10 197.37 789.48

5,219.40 173.98 695.92

5,418.00 180.60 722.40

5,079.00 169.30 677.20

5,418.00 180.60 722.40

4,827.60 160.92 643.68

5,418.00 180.60 722.40

4,678.50 155.95 623.80 4,383.60 146.12 584.48

5,273.10 175.77 703.08

4,584.00 152.80 611.20 4,237.20 141.24 564.96

Over 14

4,584.00 152.80 611.20

4,088.40 136.28 545.12

Over 12

4,584.00 152.80 611.20

3,942.30 131.41 525.64

Over 10

4,584.00 152.80 611.20

3,692.10 123.07 492.28

Over 8

Over 18

Over 6

Over 16

Over 4

3,054.30 101.81 407.24

Over 3

4,474.20 149.14 596.56 4,056.00 135.20 540.80 3,948.90 131.63 526.52

3,948.30 131.61 526.44

Over 34

8,959.80 298.66 1,194.64 7,531.80 251.06 1,004.24 6,477.30 215.91 863.64 5,453.70 181.79 727.16 4,956.00 165.20 660.80

DRILL PAY—EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015

4,349.70 144.99 579.96 4,004.10 133.47 533.88 3,736.80 124.56 498.24

3,642.60 121.42 485.68

Over 32

8,959.80 298.66 1,194.64 7,531.80 251.06 1,004.24 6,477.30 215.91 863.64 5,453.70 181.79 727.16 4,956.00 165.20 660.80

Over 2

4,043.40 134.78 539.12 3,846.30 128.21 512.84 3,671.70 122.39 489.56 3,435.00 114.50 458.00

Over 30

8,533.50 284.45 1,137.80 7,531.80 251.06 1,004.24 6,477.30 215.91 863.64 5,453.70 181.79 727.16 4,956.00 165.20 660.80

2 or less

2,934.30 97.81 391.24

5,157.60 5,810.10 6,212.10 6,288.00 6,539.10 6,689.10 7,019.10 7,261.50

Pay Grade

1 Drill

3,692.40 123.08 492.32 3,576.30 119.21 476.84 3,259.80 108.66 434.64 Over 28

8,533.50 284.45 1,137.80 7,531.80 251.06 1,004.24 6,477.30 215.91 863.64 5,453.70 181.79 727.16 4,956.00 165.20 660.80

7,189.50 239.65 958.60

3,267.30 108.91 435.64 3,176.70 105.89 423.56 Over 26

8,126.70 270.89 1,083.56 7,384.20 246.14 984.56 6,477.30 215.91 863.64 5,453.70 181.79 727.16 4,956.00 165.20 660.80

W-4

2,868.30 95.61 382.44 Over 24

8,126.70 270.89 1,083.56 7,384.20 246.14 984.56 6,477.30 215.91 863.64 5,453.70 181.79 727.16 4,956.00 165.20 660.80

4 Drills

4 Drills Over 22

7,825.80 260.86 1,043.44 7,092.00 236.40 945.60 6,277.50 209.25 837.00 5,453.70 181.79 727.16 4,956.00 165.20 660.80

1 Drill

W-5

Pay Grade

7,554.30 251.81 1,007.24 6,835.80 227.86 911.44 6,130.50 204.35 817.40 5,366.70 178.89 715.56 4,956.00 165.20 660.80 1 Drill 4 Drills

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12,347.70 411.59 1646.36 10,952.40 365.08 1,460.32

8,762.40 292.08 1,168.32

7,430.10 247.67 990.68

6,365.40 212.18 848.72

4,678.50 155.95 623.80

3,692.10 123.07 492.28

6,793.20 226.44 905.76

5,418.00 180.60 722.40

4,584.00 152.80 611.20

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