Tarheel Guardsman
August - September 2017
Leader’s Corner
John Mozingo NCNGA Chaplain
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roverbs 28:2 tells us that everyone has a plan to fix a country in chaos, but it takes a leader with real understanding to straighten things out. As I read “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” I learn that leadership intuition is often the factor that keeps the good leaders from being actually great leaders. I believe that we all can agree that some people are just born with great leadership intuition. However others will truly have to work at this skill. Either way the individual must admit that whether it is natural or planned strategy, it is still truly a combination of both. Successful leaders will see every situation in terms of the available resources which John Maxwell said is “money, raw materials, technology, and people.” These leaders will be able to see people’s concerns, fears, and their hopes in any situation. Therefore they will step back and assess the situation from start to finish. Maxwell does tell us that Leadership is more art than science and with this the principles are constant, but the application changes based on leader and situation. This is why it requires intuition. Without this we can get blindsided which is the worst things that can happen to a leader. As you lead yourself, your team, or your organization seek to develop intuition so that the best possible scenario will develop and you and your people will benefit.
A Word From Our Executive Director....
We hope everyone is having a wonderful and safe summer. In July, we hosted our NCNGA Executive Council meeting for our new Board at the NCNGA Headquarters. As we transition into a new fiscal year, you will be very pleased of not only our financial strength but also the strength of our programs, services and membership benefits. With new members, accompanied with longtime supporters of our Association, comes new ideas and enhancements of our core foundation. Some of our new programs and current projects include: • • • •
Our relationship with the school ProTrain. The goal is to help to cater classes towards our Soldiers, Airmen, Retirees and their family members. Our intent is to move them into the space downstairs at our Headquarters building and help to prepare their participants for future career objectives through higher education opportunities. Our new 501c3 nonprofit is called the Tarheel Minuteman Foundation. The evolution of this new nonprofit will fill a gap in services needed to support our current Soldiers, Airmen, Retirees and their family members. We will leverage our support to not only develop new services and programs, but to also support existing programs. Our committees are fully engaged into expanding and enhancing our current and new programs. Below are just a few highlights. * * * *
Our Benefits and Membership committee is looking to lock in wonderful new benefits to increase your return-on- investment as a member. We believe you will be very pleased with the extensive research our organization has identified to potentially expand our portfolio. Look for wonderful new changes in our Tarheel Guardsman magazine, www.ncnga.org website and Weekly Guardsman online newsletter from our Communications committee. Potential enhancements to design and content are under discussion. Our Legislative committee is continuing to leverage our success over the past three years’ increases in the Tuition Assistance Program and Guard Pension. The General Assembly is on a short summer break but we will be ready to catch their ear when they return. We have recently debuted our new sister website www.carolinapatriot.com. This concept began several years ago to develop a site where all our opportunities to support our Association could be included in one easy to navigate website. This site allows our Sponsor’s to advertise, general public to make a donation and our members and their family members to participate in our memorial program. Take an opportunity to check it out.
As you can see from just the few highlights above, our volunteers and staff have not been fiddling our fingers around here. We continue to be your eyes, ears, hands and voice 365 days a year. Our ultimate goal is to improve each and every one of our members’ quality of life day after day. I was recently visited by a new State National Guard Association Executive Director from one of the largest States in America. He was recommended our State to visit to as a model for him to learn best practices from. We have a 57 year legacy that our previous leaders have built and are proud that our peers recommended us as a leader worthy to shadow. We hope you feel the same way…. Craig Lloyd, Executive Director
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TARHEEL GUARDSMAN
Official publication of the North Carolina National Guard Association AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 201
Volume 51
Contents:
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NCNGA:
Educational Foundation Scholarships In Memorium
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NC National Guard:
139 REG Change of Command Annual Training 2017 Tarheel Homecoming Vigilant Catamount
Officers President John Ebbighausen Vice President Leo S Schnack Treasurer Thomas Petzold Secretary Craig Lloyd Judge Advocate Russell B Niemyer Chaplain John C Mozingo STAFF Executive Director Craig Lloyd Associate Director Cindy Basler Associate Insurance Administrator Rhonda Mooring Associate Financial/ Membership Administrator Katie Westbrooks NCNGA Educational Foundation Administrator Ken Tyndall Katie Westbrooks, Editor www.ncnga.org
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Executive Council 30th HBCT Charles Britt 130th MEB David Lewczyk 60 Troop Command Bryan Finch th
Soldiers with the NCNG's 113th Sustainment Brigade complete helicopter sling load familiarization with the Army's 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, June 13, 2017. The brigade nicknamed the "Steel Brigade" deployed more than 400 Soldiers to the fort for Annual Training June 10 - 22 practicing the logistical skills needed for and future state or federal deployment. Teams of Soldiers, 113th and 82nd, lean into the rotor wash of UH-60 Blackhawk's 3,780 horsepower engines. The helicopter crew hovers a few feet above the three-foot high, six-foot wide crates simulating a critical resupply mission. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Robert Jordan
Deadline for submitting articles to the Tarheel Guardsman: OCT/NOV issue: 1 SEPT 2017 Send proofed articles/photos to Katie Westbrooks, Editor at: (katie@ncnga.org)
449th TAB Thomas Underwood 113th Sustainment BDE Kevin Boyles JFHQ-NC Micah Joseph 139th Regiment (CA) David Eaton Air Guard Ronnie Watkins Junior Council Bryan Cannon Active Associate Class Ralph Poe At Large James Andrews James McKee
Address changes or questions? Contact us at 919-851-3390 or info@ncnga.org www.ncnga.org The Tarheel Guardsman, (ISSN 10618392) is published bi-monthly for the Army and Air National Guard of North Carolina, by the North Carolina National Guard Association, 7410 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607-5047. Periodicals postage paid at Raleigh, NC 27676-9651. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Tarheel Guardsman, 7410 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607-5047. The Tarheel Guardsman is the official publication of the North Carolina National Guard Association, a non-profit organization. The publication’s mission is to promote the general welfare of the NCNGA, assist in increasing the readiness of the NC Army and Air National Guard of North Carolina and serve as a vehicle of expression for members of the National Guard. Members receive the publication free with their membership. The annual subscription rate for non-members of the Association is $15.00. Please include your old address when requesting change of address. Deadline for submitted material to the Tarheel Guardsman is the 5th of the month, two months preceding the calendar date of issue. Manuscripts and photographs on subjects of general interest are invited. Unless otherwise indicated, material may be reprinted provided credit is given to the Tarheel Guardsman and the author where listed. Articles and photos will not be returned, unless requested. (USPS 533-640) Advertising is accepted. For details contact the Association headquarters. Advertising, including political ads, published in this publication does not represent the endorsement or approval of the North Carolina National Guard Association.
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A Message from the Vice President: Knowing the Business. To best understand how and what the North Carolina National Guard Association does for its members and the National Guard, you need to understand how we operate. We are a non-profit organization governed by a set of Articles of Incorporation, otherwise known as our bylaws. Our bylaws were written and adopted 20 November 1960 and serve as guidelines on how we conduct our day to day business. We are structured like many businesses with some minor changes. Our 14,581 members are represented by a 15-member board that includes 1 members of each MSC (Major Subordinate Command), 1 Air Guard member, 1 Junior Council member, 3 at large members, a Vice President and a President. All board members otherwise known as the Executive Council are elected by the members of the association during our Annual Convention. To be eligible you must have served on at least 1 of our committees in the previous 5 years, or at least 1 of our sub-committees in the last 3 years. We currently have 7 committees that have anywhere from (3-12) active, voting members. They are headed by a chairman selected by the President on an annual basis. All positions, to include the Executive Council are volunteer, unpaid positions. Below are our active committees with a brief description. By-Laws and Credentials: Responsible for reviewing our bylaws and SOP’s, making recommendations to the Executive Counsel for changes; actively recruit qualified nominees for any open board position; validate members qualification prior to running for an open position. Communication: Helps design, maintain and run our webpages, Social Media accounts and magazines. Responsible for effective communicating with members and our legislative representatives when call to actions are needed. Convention: Plans and executes all duties associated with our Annual Convention and Social. Finance: Counsels the Executive Council on any manner pertaining to our finances. This includes making investments, crafting a budget and reporting the status of our current investments. Headquarters and Employees: Responsible for maintaining the Association’s Facility in Raleigh (Owned by the Association). Oversee and supervise matters pertaining to our 4 full time employees. Legislative and Resolutions: Plans, develops and executes a legislative agenda for approval by the Board. Meets with legislative leaders to communicate the needs and desires of our members. This committee also works directly with our lobbyist. Membership and Benefits: Manage membership drives and seek new benefits for members. As a team, we work together to improve the benefits of our members. No one job is more important than the next and each person in our team is needed to accomplish our goals. If you have further questions on what or how we conduct our business, please feel free to contact the Vice President at vicepresident@ncnga.org. Scott Schnack
113th SUS BDE Change of Responsibilities GREENSBORO, NC -- Command Sgt. Maj. Lloyd W. Payne, Jr., is the new command sergeant major of the North Carolina National Guard’s (NCNG) 113th Sustainment Brigade, nicknamed the “Steel Brigade”, headquartered in Greensboro, NC. Payne was honored during a change of responsibility ceremony held at the unit’s armory as he relieves Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph S. Vickers upon his retirement from NCNG service. “This is an exciting duty,” said Payne to his fellow Steel Brigade Soldiers at the ceremony. The brigade’s Soldiers stood at attention on the drill hall as the unit’s colors were passed from Vickers to the Brigade Commander, Army Col. Robert. S. Wright and then to Payne. The ceremony symbolized the transfer of the responsibility to the unit’s Soldiers and their readiness to deploy from Vickers to Payne. “Get ready, be ready, stay ready for the call from the President or the Governor,” said Payne. Payne is the highest-ranking enlisted Soldier in the brigade. He is a critical advisor to the commander, Army Col. Robert. S. Wright, and keeps the standard of performance, training, appearance and conduct of all enlisted personnel. His numerous awards include the Bronze star with Bronze Oak Leaf, the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal with Bronze Service Star, and NCNG Achievement Medal with Gold Hornet’s Nest. Payne is a 24-year veteran of the NCNG with multiple wartime mobilizations to Iraq and several state active duty deployments. He is also the Assistant City Manager for the City of Concord, North Carolina.
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139REG Change of Command FT. BRAGG, NC – The time honored Army "This is a unique Command. Even though we are small tradition of passing command from one officer to in numbers we have a large footprint. We influence National another once again took stage in the main atrium Guardsmen, Army Reservists and Active Duty from all over the of the 139th Regiment’s State and Nation. Our jobs have a lasting headquarters, as impact on careers." Col. Manley James Just as her predecessor, Col. relinquished command Massey will lead the 139th through their of the North Carolina TRADOC accreditation in 2018. Army National Guard’s During Col. James’ command, 139th Regt. to Col. Anita he successfully led the 139th through Massey the incoming the TRADOC accreditation process commander here. receiving the coveted “Institute of The 139th Regt. Excellence” award, a recognition is the central hub retained for only the top training and administrative institutions in the Army. Through his headquarters for multileadership approximately 1,500 Soldiers, Army Brig. Gen. John Byrd, the North Carolina National Guard’s proponent training, from all three Army components, Assistant Adjutant General for Domestic Operations, passes the colors and oversight on the graduated from regiment’s schoolhouses of the 139th Regiment to Col. Anita Massey, the incoming commander for the 139th Regt., during a change of command ceremony at the NCARNG’s largest during his tenure. In his parting Regimental Headquarters at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, April 8, 2017. training facility, which (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Marie Selzler, 139th comments Col. James spoke of leader Regiment Unit Public Affairs Representative) include a Regional development in a complex world. Training Institute “It is important to continue to (RTI), Regional Training Site-Maintenance produce leaders that will provide the critical thinking necessary to (RTSM) facility, Camp Butner Training Center lead this Army in the twenty-first century,” said James. (CBTC) and several small detachments. Col. James will now take on responsibilities in the North The passing of the colors signifies the handing Carolina National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters in the Aviation off of responsibilities to the new commander. and Safety Office. Army Brig. Gen. John Byrd, the North Carolina As one of the five Major Subordinate Commands (MSC) in National Guard’s Assistant Adjutant General for the NCARNG, the 139th conducts its federal mission throughout Domestic Operations, was the presiding official. the year by conducting Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) A former commander of the regiment himself, he courses, Noncommissioned Officer Development courses, numerous is fully versed in the challenges that come with field artillery special skill identifier courses, transportation courses, leading a complex command located on one the combat medicine courses, wheeled vehicle maintenance courses, and most active military post in the United States. OCS. The MSC also oversees the operation of CBTC, a five thousand Col. Anita Massey is no stranger to the acre small arms and small unit maneuver facility located north of 139th, a former Teach, Assess and Counsel Raleigh. The 139th is responsible for the readiness and training of the (TAC) officer, she helped develop many officers 136th Chaplain Detachment and Detachment 4 District of Columbia throughout the NCARNG that passed through the Army National Guard and a small team of field-grade officers that regiment’s Officer Candidate School (OCS). A supports the US Army’s Forces Command here. graduate of the 139th OCS program, her passion for insuring the gains made by Col. James are evident. NCNGA Insured Members — Have
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Steel Brigade Annual Training
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Old Hickory mobilizes to the Orchard Combat Training Center for Annual Training.
North Carolina National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Greg Lusk tours Idaho National Guard's Orchard Combat Training Center. The NCNG's 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team has deployed to Idaho for annual training and gunnery exercise. (US Army National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens, North Carolina National Guard/ Released)
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Always Ready! Ready Team!
Come celebrate our Retiree Day and the National Guard’s 381st Birthday! FOR: Army and Air National Guard Retirees DATE: Friday, December 15, 2017 EVENT REGISTRATION: 0900-1000 HRS LOCATION: Joint Force Headquarters, 1636 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607 INCLUDES: Mission updates, benefits seminar, various information stations, luncheon, social time, and a celebration of the National Guard’s 381st Birthday. REGISTRATION: Send the form below and a check for $15.00 per person payable to “NCNGA” on or before 1 December 2017 to: NCNGA ATTN: Tarheel Homecoming 7410 Chapel Hill Rd Raleigh, NC 27607 Registration Form also available on the NCNG Public Website at: http://www.nc.ngb.army.mil And on the NCNGA website at: http://www.ncnga.org NOTE: Seating is limited to 350; please make your reservation as soon as possible. QUESTIONS: Contact the Community Relations Office at 919-664-6000 ext 47677 or via email: ng.nc.ncarng.mbx.pao-rsvp@mail.mil Registration Questions: Contact NCNGA at 919-851-3390 or info@ncnga.org
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NCNG Partners with NC Guardsmen lay groundNCDA&CS for WNCAC work for future Gold Star Improvements Memorial Monument By: Staff Sgt Mary Junell
FLETCHER, NC – Thanks to a partnership with the North Carolina National Guard and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA & CS) additional parking spaces will be available at the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center (WNC Ag Center) here. Soldiers assigned to the 725th Engineer Support Platoon (ESP), 105th Engineer Battalion, 130th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB), spent their annual training transforming six acres adjacent to the current parking area, on the southwest side of the agricultural center’s property, into a gravel lot June 2-15, 2017. “It’s going to give them 456 more spaces to support the Mountain State Fair,” said Army 1st Lt. Erin Graham, the commander of the 725th ESP. Steve Troxler, the North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner, said, He is looking forward to the impact this parking lot will have on the Mountain State Fair, which is held at the WNC Ag Center. “This will allow us to expand the number of people who come to the Mountain State Fair,” Troxler said. “We’ve been wanting to get 200,000 people to visit the fair but we haven’t had enough parking. This is going to be really helpful. This is a great example of how partnerships ought to be in government. We’re able to get this project done much cheaper.” The Guard’s assistance, along with site preparation work completed by the North Carolina Forest Service’s Young Offenders Forest Conservation Program, saved the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services an estimated $250,000. In addition to the savings, the Soldiers involved gained invaluable training on a realworld project. “We’re building them a parking lot, and in return we’re getting man-hours on all of our equipment,” Graham said. “Rather than going to Fort Bragg and doing mock scenarios, we’re actually impacting the community.” The project won’t be completed by the 725th. Another North Carolina Guard engineer unit, assigned to the 505th Engineer Battalion, 130th MEB, will be finishing it.
By: Staff Sgt Mary Junell
RALEIGH, NC – North Carolina National Guardsmen are spending their annual training preparing a location for a Gold Star Family Memorial Monument in Raleigh, North Carolina. The memorial will be located out side an access gate to the North Carolina National Guard’s (NCNG) Joint Force Headquarters. The memorial will consist of four granite stones featuring a cut out of a saluting Service Member and a Gold Star. It will sit on a circular slab of concrete with a curved sidewalk, a more decorative shape than the Soldiers of the 429th Concrete Platoon, 105th Engineer Battalion, 130th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade are used to working with. “It’s definitely nothing I’ve ever done before,” said Sgt. Michael Knight, a concrete asphalt engineer with the 429th. “It’s been a learning process, but you’ve always got to learn to make it work as you go.” Because the memorial will be outside the security fence around the complex, anyone will be able to visit it at any time, with out having credentials. “A lot of people are going to see this, and it’s going to mean something,” Knight said. “It’s not just a side walk or something for people to have foot traffic on. People will see it and it will make them think about what has happened, why people still do what they do and thy they join the National Guard.” The monument will not list any names, even though the North Carolina National Guard has experienced 27 fatalities since 2001 resulting in families earning the distinction of a Gold Star Family. The Gold Star distinction is given to the surviving family of a Service Member who died in service to our national. Army Master Sgt. Robert Shook, the non commissioned officer in charge of casualty operations for the NCNG, said the lack of names is one of the key features of the memorial. “The objective is to be able to stand-up the monument in honor of the families,” Shook said. “This is a demonstration of the ongoing commitment of the North Carolina National Guard to all survivors, particularly the Gold Star Families.” Shook said that although it is implied that the memorial is specifically for the NCNG’s Gold Star Families, there won’t be any specific wording on the monument. It will be representative of the loss suffered by all military families. “This is a demonstration of how we’re really putting our foot forward and actually doing something,” he said. “It is really our drive to make sure that they know we remember them.” A non-profit organization is currently being formed to raise the remaining funds for the memorial. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the NCNG Casualty Assistance Office at (984) 664-6566.
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THROUGH THE WORST, WE SAW THE BEST
On Saturday October 8th 2016, Eastern North Carolina braced for impact with Hurricane Matthew. Though only a Category 1 hurricane at the time, many Carolinians quickly remembered the effect from Hurricane Floyd 11 years earlier. As the storm made landfall it became immediately clear the effects would be as bad, if not worse in the weeks to come. Company B 690th BSB had recently returned from duty in Charlotte as part of the National Guard Reaction Force (NGRF) during the recent protests. Having already been called to duty several times in 2016, the unit remained poised and ready for the next mission following the storm. Preparations had already begun and the unit stood ready to redeploy in any capacity needed. Having learned from many previous state active duty missions over the years, Company B 690th BSB developed a good working relationship with many local community leaders, businesses, and organizations. During catastrophic events, it helps to know your local resources. Immediately after the storm the rivers began to swell and flooding became obvious. The situation was dynamic and the unit was tasked to deploy in many areas across Eastern NC to include Lumberton, Kinston, Tarboro, and Goldsboro areas. Farmville quickly became a staging area for other assets coming into the area to include Military Police to Engineers. The NGRF Combat Service Support Platoon, led by 2LT Juan Cruz, was tasked to conduct fuel and water resupply from Farmville to Lumberton and other surrounding areas. These missions and many others were completely quickly and efficiently by a good relationship with Farmville Volunteer Fire and Rescue. Potable water was supplied quickly thus saving time and ensuring it was readily staged and deployed daily. Though MRE’s were on hand, chow is a huge moral boost for Soldiers. Local restaurants in Farmville such as Road Runner Café, Bojangles, and Subway extended their support of the National Guard by dropping off vast amounts of food for Soldiers during shift changes and between missions. This coordination was also due in large part to several of the local churches in the Farmville area. In Kinston, Soldiers were rotating in 12 hour shifts at traffic control points and evacuation shelters set-up around Lenoir County. These Soldiers were greeted by members of Tanglewood Church with baked cookies during shift changes and for distribution to those people that only our Soldiers could reach out to. The smallest gestures of kindness goes along way and makes a 12 hour duty on a flooded roadway much easier. Not knowing the fate of their own business that was possibly completely flooded the National Cheerleading champions, Carolina Clawz, staged a full meal for 100 Soldiers at the Kinston armory. In a time where many would have been concerned about their personal property, they decided to help those who were out there helping others. A testament to their champion spirit. All these community members and more pulled together during a time of need and epitomized the true spirit of humanity. Working together for a common cause and taking care of Easter North Carolinians is what Company B 690th BSB is all about. In May 2017, these community members were recognized individually for their efforts to cement the strong ties and commitment between them and the unit.
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NCNGA Educational Foundation, Inc. 2017-2018 Scholarship Recipients
Memorial/Special Scholarships
Len Adams Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 Tonja H. Royall of Pfafftown—UNC-Pembroke Wife of SSG Larry D. Royall—105th MP Air National Guard Chapter Scholarship - $1,000 Crystal V. Levan of Pineville—University of Oklahoma Daughter of SSgt Ariadna Santos—145 CF
Wesley Draughn Ives Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
Rebekah A. Champion of Zebulon—Methodist University Daughter of MSG & Mrs. Ivan Champion—Camp Butner Training Center Lauren A. Thomas of Durham – UNC at Chapel Hill Granddaughter of the late Mr. William C. Thomas – Associate Life Member Kerry K. Williams of Knightdale—Campbell University SSG, JFHQ-HHD—Information Technology Specialist Dorothy Ledbetter Memorial Scholarship - $1,000
CMSgt George R. Auten Memorial Perpetual Scholarship - $1,000 Kayla L. Watts of Pinebluff—North Carolina State University Daughter of SGM and Mrs. Harold Watts, III—HHC 1/252 CAB 30th ABCT Danny E. Bowers Memorial Scholarship - $400 Samantha E. Dowdy of Sanford—Sandhills Community College Daughter of 1LT Hollis and Mollie Dowdy—60th Troop Command
Justin W. Dull of Statesville – UNC-Charlotte Son of 1SG & Mrs. Reggie Hooker—JFHQ/G3 Andrew W. Lefler of Concord—UNC-Charlotte Son of CMSgt and Mrs. Mitchell E. Lefler—145th Airlift Wing NCNG SAAF Scholarship- $1,000
Abbi N. Freeman of Mount Airy—Surry Community College Daughter of MAJ and Mrs. Jonathan Freeman—NCANG, 156th Aero Evac
Riana M. Clark of Garner—Appalachian State University Daughter of CW5 and Mrs. Richard Clark—JFHQ-NCNG-G2
Ethan L. Hamby of Boone—Wilkes Community College Grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Price—Life Member
Joshua A. Cook of Cary – UNC- Charlotte Son of WO1 & Mrs. Kenneth K. Cook, Jr. – HHD, 30th ABCT
Roy L. Brantley Memorial Perpetual Scholarship - $1,000 Noah G. Greene of Mooresville—Anderson University Grandson of George C. Joines—Associate Life Member Captain Chris Cash Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 Annessa B. Monroe of Hudson—Lenoir-Rhyne University Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Monroe—Co B 230th BSB Citizen Soldier Scholarship Fund Honoring BG Iwan Clontz - $2,500 Lauren M. Levan of Pineville—UNC-Charlotte Daughter of SSgt Ariadna Santos—145 CF Daria A. McCormick of Raleigh—East Carolina University Daughter of MAJ (Ret) and Mrs. Stephen McCormick—JFHQ-NC CMSgt David A. Earnhardt Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 Louise G. Freeman of Mount Olive—UNC-Chapel Hill Daughter of Cathy Noonan and COL Floyd Freeman, III— JFHQ-NC Walter R. Freeze Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 Heather K. Hatcher of Boonville—Appalachian State University Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Hatcher, Jr—732nd FSC NaLee M. Jacobs of Rockingham—Salem College Daughter of MSG and Mrs. Christopher J. Jacobs—HQ 30th ABCT
PFC Michael Francis A. Gabol of Fayetteville—UNC-Pembroke Associate Member—Co C 1st BN, 120th INF RG Christopher J. Hackett of Concord—UNC-Charlotte E-4 / SrA--NCANG—Associate Member Mary K. Harward of Greensboro—UNC-Greensboro Daughter of SSG and Mrs. Charles Harward, III—196th Signal Co. Elizabeth A. McMurtray of Fayetteville – UNC-Pembroke Granddaughter of Mr. Ronald J. Bower – Associate Life Member William B. Neal of Raleigh – East Carolina University Grandson of Mr. Kenneth Stalls – Associate Life Member Breianna J. Thomas of Raeford—Winston-Salem State University Daughter of CW2 Lewis O. Hayes -105th Eng FSC Bronte R. Thompson of Wilson—Barton College SGT—CO B 236th BEB Tavoy W. Walls of Clarkton—North Carolina State University Son of E5 Mecca Watkins— 694th Support Maintenance Co. LTC William C. Polk, Jr. Memorial Perpetual Scholarship $1,000 Sarah M. Zephier of Oak Island—UNC-Chapel Hill Daughter of CMSgt Angela M. Zephier—145th MSG Michael R. Sherrill Memorial Scholarship $1,000
Elmer C. Hardison Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 Olivia J. Alston of Greensboro—UNC-Greensboro Daughter of 1SG and Mrs. Ivan E. Alston—1452nd Transportation Co. Samuel J. Bailey of Clayton—North Carolina A&T University Son of SFC (Ret) and Mrs. Charles McKinnon—30th Infantry Annaleis H. Ramsey of Dallas—Wingate University Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Ramsey—505th ENG William E. Ingram Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 Amanda N. Milana of Fayetteville—UNC-Wilmington Grandaughter of Angus Pate—Life Member Wes and Betsy Ives Memorial Scholarship $1,000 Catherine L. Lupton of Winterville—East Carolina University Daughter of SFC and Mrs. Robert W. Ricks— 42nd CST Abagail N. Smith of West End—Western Carolina University Daughter of MSG and Mrs. James C. Smith, Jr.—449th TAB
Jason E. Mote of Sherrills Ford—Gardner-Webb University Son of 1SG and Mrs. Donnie Mote -295th Signal CO—HHC 130th MEB Lucille Webster Stalls Memorial Teachers Scholarship - $1,000 Sarah K. Anderson of Greensboro—Appalachian State University Daughter of CW2 & Mrs. Russell Anderson – DET 1 882nd ENG Co USAA Scholarship - $1,000 Bruce G. Spigelmyer of Elizabethtown, Ky - University of Louisville Son of Mr. & Mrs. Scott P. Spigelmyer-JFHQ STARC Ed and Trudy Webber Memorial Perpetual Scholarship – $1,000 Clara J. Ezzell of Greenville—East Carolina University Daughter of CW2 and Mrs. Robert Ezzell, II - 105 EN BN Sidney K. Radford of Hoover, Alabama—University of Alabama Grandaughter of Patrick C. Radford—Associate Life Member
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Scholarship Recipients continued...
A Few of the Scholarship Presentations:
Earl & Elois Willis Scholarship in Honor of daughters, Sandy W. Doncaster and Andrea W. Kidd Barbara-Ann E. Grantham of Fayetteville—St. Andrews University Grandaughter of Mr. Billie D. Holland—Associate Life Member
Other Scholarships Academic Excellence/Leadership Award - $1,000 Bethany E. Mansfield of Gastonia – Anderson University Daughter of 1SG and Mrs. Walter J. Mansfield – HHC 130th MEB Caroline S. Wright of Gibsonville—UNC-Greensboro Daughter of COL and Mrs. Robert S. Wright—113th Sustainment Brigade
SFC John Smith presented Sumer Smith SECU Scholarship. Sumer is a 2017 graduate of North Lenoir High School in LaGrange and will be attending Wayne Community College majoring in Nursing/ Dermatology.
Citizenship Award - $1,000
Abagail Smith receives the North Carolina National Guard Association Educational Foundation’s Wes and Betsy Ives Memorial Perpetual Scholarship at the Pinecrest High School Senior Awards Ceremony in Southern Pines, NC on May 19, 2017 from CSM Reggie Hill. Abagail is the daughter of MSG James and Kim Smith and will attend Western Carolina University.
Mason R. Day of Hickory—Virginia Military Institute Son of MSG and Mrs. Jason Day – NCAGR—HQ 139th Regiment Isaac T. Potter of Roseboro—Lees-McRae College Grandson of Vernon E. Potter and son of Charles W. Potter—Associate Life Members NCNGAEF General Scholarships - $1,000 Dennis A. Jallah of Durham—North Carolina Central University Associate Member Emma C. Eubanks of Bethune, SC—Coker College Daughter of MSgt Troy W. and Tanya Eubanks – 145 MX5 Morgan A. Pestyk of Charlotte—UNC-Chapel Hill Daughter of Karen Oldham and LTC Sean Barnett—145 FSS Special Population Scholarship - $400 Kaylyn C. Gamble-Diggs of Smithfield—Wake Technical Community College Daughter of SFC Dalmara E. Gamble—Camp Butner Training Center SECU Foundation/NCNGA Educational Foundation Scholarship - $10,000 Nathan J. Pait of Fayetteville—UNC-Chapel Hill Grandson of Mr. Donald Glenn Dowless – Associate Life Member SECU Foundation/NCNGA Educational Foundation Scholarship - $5,000 Sumer A. Smith of Kinston—Wayne Community College Daughter of SFC and Mrs. John S. Smith—- CO B 690th **The Special/Memorial Scholarships listed below were unable to be awarded due to there being no qualified candidates:
SFC Josh Price presented Ethan Hamby with the Danny E Bowers Scholarship. Ethan is a 2017 graduate of Wilkes Central High School in Wilkesboro and will be attending Wilkes Community College majoring in Science.
Dare Reese “John” Beam Memorial Scholarship Ruth and Ellis Fulbright of Icard Memorial & National Merit Scholarship Weldon E. Holcomb Memorial Scholarship CMSgt David A. Earnhardt Memorial Scholarship 2 yr. Community College James B. “Sandy” Stokes, Jr. Memorial Scholarship for Community College **The Special/Memorial Scholarships listed below were unable to be awarded due to insufficient funds: Brigadier General William D. Lackey Memorial Scholarship COL Lon W. & Emma R. Taylor Memorial Perpetual Scholarship
Since 1968, the North Carolina National Guard Education Association Foundation has awarded a total of $1,330,070 to 1,809 students! www.ncnga.org
Sue Hardison presented Samuel Bailey the Elmer C. Hardison Memorial Scholarship from the North Carolina National Guard Association Educational Foundation at Corinth Holders High School on May 25, 2017. Samuel is the son of Charles and Renell McKinnon and will attend NC A & T University.
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More of the Scholarship Presentations: Right: Lauren Levan receives the North Carolina National Guard Association Educational Foundation’s Citizen Soldier Scholarship at the South Mecklenburg High School Senior Awards Ceremony on May 22, 2017 from Donnie Mote. Lauren is the daughter of SSGT Ariadna Santos and will be attending UNC-Charlotte.
Left: Olivia Alston received the Elmer C Hardison Memorial Scholarship. Olivia is a 2017 graduate of Middle College at UNC-Greensboro.
Above: Reggie Hill presented Mason Day the North Carolina National Guard Association Educational Foundation Citizenship Scholarship at the St. Stephens High School Awards Ceremony in Hickory, NC on 26May17. Mason is the son of SGM Jason and Terri Day. He also received the Army ROTC Scholarship. Mason will attend Virginia Military Institute.
Below: Daria McCormick received the North Carolina National Guard Association Educational Foundations Citizen Soldier Scholarship in Honor of BG (RET) Iwan B. Clontz at the Rolesville High School Awards Ceremony in Rolesville, NC on 25May17 from her father, MAJ (RET) Steve McCormick. Daria will attend ECU where she will be majoring in Marketing and is the daughter of MAJ (RET) Steve and Darlette McCormick. Left: Here is a pic following the Pinecrest High School Senior Awards Ceremony in Southern Pines, NC on 19May17. On the left is Abagail Smith who received the North Carolina National Guard Association Educational Foundation's Wes and Betsy Ives Memorial Perpetual Scholarship. On the right is Kayla Watts who received the CMSgt. George R. Auten Memorial Perpetual Scholarship
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September 14, 2017 Soldiers and Airmen Assistance Fund-NC
6th Annual “Fairway to Honor” Tournament 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start Bentwinds Golf & Country Club, 6536 Dornach Place, Fuquay-Varina, NC
Join us for a day of golf and fellowship to raise funds to support our NC Guard families. $75.00 per person/$300.00 per team. Range balls, cart, lunch included. Prize package available for $20.00 the day of tournament includes: two mulligans, entry into the $5,000.00 team putting contest, Guess the Distance contest, Magic Ball putting contest and raffle ticket for a $500.00 grand prize. We also have a $20,000.00 hole-in-one this year. Registration opens July 1st, 2017. Visit our website http://www.saaf-nc.com/golf-tournament.html for more information. Credit card payments can be made on our website saaf-nc.com/donate. Any questions call Dennis Roach, SAAF Director, 919-971-2249.
The North Carolina Department of the American Legion Thanks You for Your Service to Our State and Nation!
We invite you to visit any of our 327 Posts, statewide, visit our website www.nclegion.org, email us at nclegion@nc.rr.com, or call 919-832-7506.
“For God and Country - Still Serving Proudly.”
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In Memoriam Listed below are members (and non-members), spouses and dependent children that have recently passed away. If we have missed someone, please contact the Editor, Katie Westbrooks at katie@ncnga.org or 919-851-3390.
Brenda Estes Spouse of Steven Estes Cherryville, NC April 14, 2017 James Rives Chapel Hill, NC May 8, 2017 Joseph D. Carver Hope Mills, NC May 8, 2017 James F. Sholar Monroe, NC May 9, 2017 Rodney F Hall Dudley, NC May 12, 2017 Rodney R. Norris Alexis, NC May 12, 2017 Archibald H Pate Goldsboro, NC May 15, 2017
Jerry M. Sutton Rock Hill, SC May 18, 2017
James E. Summerlin Goldsboro, NC May 29, 2017
Joseph Morsello Jamestown, NC June 8, 2017
Harold D. Archer Belmont, NC May 21, 2017 Martha K. Strickland Spouse of Henry L. Strickland Hampstead, NC May 24, 2017
Patrick England Son of Steven England Monroe, NC May 29, 2017
Jadrien O’Hannon Spouse of Mary O’Hannon Swannanoa, NC June 13, 2017
Ervan J. Bartlett Hurdle Mills, NC June 1, 2017
Bruce W. Booth Cary, NC June 22, 2017
Matthew S. Reilly Conover, SC May 27, 2017
William L. Parker Yadkinville, NC June 1, 2017
Janice Huttar East Bend, NC June 22, 2017
Sofie Zuluaga Daughter of Juan F. Zuluaga-Betancur Winston-Salem, NC May 28, 2017
Hunter Lewis Leland, NC June 7, 2017
Kenneth C. Sallenger Tega Cay, SC June 23, 2017
Charles R. Maher Albemarle, NC June 8, 2017
Joseph M. Baker Grifton, NC June 23, 2017
Edward M. Cowan Greensboro, NC May 28, 2017
John Fisher Concord, NC July 1, 2017
Barbara Adams Spouse of Raymond Adams, Jr. Kenly, NC July 6, 2017 Nicole G. Kennedy Spouse of Jeremy S. Kennedy Mount Holly, NC July 7, 2017 Lesley A. Davis Spouse of Ricky H. Davis Lynchburg, VA July 9, 2017 James C. Baucom Midland, NC July 11, 2017