October/November 2015
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Maj. Gen. Gregory A. Lusk Adjutant General of NC
NC National Guard Contact Information Email: ng.nc.ncarng.mbx.pao@mail.mil NC Adjutant General – MG Greg Lusk Maj. Gen. Greg Lusk: http://www.facebook.com/NCAdjutantGeneral http://twitter.com/NCTAG NC Assistant Adjutant General Air – Brig. Gen. Roger E. Williams: http://facebook.com/NCAirAAG http://twitter.com/NCAirAAG NC Command Chief Warrant Officer Rick Comer: http://www.facebook.com/pages/ NC-Command-Chief-Warrant- Officer/261726843901458 http://www.twitter.com/NCCWO Command Senior Enlisted Leader CSM John Swart: http://www.facebook.com/NCCSM http://twitter.com/NCSCSM NC Command Chief Master Sergeant Chief Master Sgt. Micael Stanley
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he North Carolina National Guard, in our unwavering fashion, had a very busy and productive summer of training. Here are some highlights of major events your NC Guard accomplished this summer: NCNG conducted Operation Carolina Thunder-15 with active, reserve and other Guard forces, at Fort Bragg, the 130th MEB conducted an interagency joint Rapid Reaction Force exercise at the Colonial Pipeline Facility, the 113th Sustainment Brigade convoyed over 45 vehicles and 300 soldiers 1,200-miles roundtrip to New Jersey for AT, the 105th Engineers assisted NC Forestry Dept. by improving parking areas and access to the DuPont Forest state park, and the 145th Airlift Wing’s Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System deployed out west to help fight wildfires. While our Airmen and Soldiers were actively engaged here, we also had Soldiers and Airmen deployed all over the world. I and Command Senior Enlisted Leader, CSM John Swart and my Aide, CPT Darrell Scoggins had the privilege of visiting our NCNG service members in Moldova, Kosovo, Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain. Our first stop was to our long-standing State Partnership Program partner, the Republic of Moldova. American and Moldovan Soldiers spent two weeks together training in northern Moldova. They shared tactics, techniques, and procedures that are vital to interoperability and capacity to work in mutual support during a potential future conflict. We witnessed the combined mortar live-fire between the mortar platoon of the 1-252nd Combined Arms Battalion (CAB) and the mortar battery of the Moldovan National Army. It was the first live, highexplosive ordnance fired in Europe by a unit of the 30th, since the conclusion of WWII. The second stop on our journey was with the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team and the 252nd CAB in Kosovo, as they conducted their KFOR-20 mission; an international peacekeeping force responsible for establishing a secure environment in Kosovo. We spent the first morning touring Camp Bondsteel and visiting with many NCNG Soldiers. We then flew to NATO Headquarters, Camp Film City, in Pristina to visit our Soldiers assigned in support of the NATO staff. Then we traveled to Camp Maréchal de Lattre de Tassigny where the 252nd CAB is headquartered and where the majority of our Guardsmen reside. An aerial recon over the region increased our awareness of the ruggedness of the physical terrain, as well as, the human dimensions where potential conflicts between Serbian, Kosovars, and Albanians may erupt. All of the Old Hickory Soldiers assigned to the KFOR-20 mission are highly motivated and demonstrating professional performance of duty on a regular basis. The third stop along the journey of the “traveling trio” was to Jordan to visit the Tuskhog Battalion, 1-120th CAB as they neared the end of their deployment. The Tuskhogs have done a magnificent job working tirelessly with various units of the Jordanian military and border guard units. By every account, from General Lloyd Austin (Commander of USCENTCOM), to the US Ambassador to Jordan, to the US Brigade Commander, and highest command of the Jordanian Army, the Tuskhogs have been remarkable – not only in their professionalism but in their commitment to duty. We then traveled to the sun and heat laden dessert of Kuwait where we visited with the 638th Aviation Maintenance Detachment and, at Camp Beuring, the 1450th Transportation Company. The 638th is full of skillful and highly technically proficient mechanics. Their work on the Apache during phase maintenance is remarkable. Phase maintenance normally takes 30-50 days, however, our experts did the work in 14 days, turning out fully capable Apache helicopters. Our highlight was visiting with the 1450th Soldiers and addressing them formally. The 1450th is undeniably instrumental in providing supplies, arms, and ammunitions to the Iraqi military who are combating ISIS just across the border. The traveling trio’s last troop visit was to Bahrain to visit the Soldiers of Alpha Battery, 1-113th Field Artillery, stationed inside the American Military Exclusion Zones of a Royal Bahrain Air Force Base. They work alongside US Marines, Navy, Air Force and others as they ensure the security of the base. In each and every location, the men and women of Alpha Battery were performing extraordinarily well in spite of the horrendous heat (temps over 130 F). CSM Swart and I climbed towers and went inside each bunker and building in order to personally shake the hand of nearly every member of 1-113th Vikings. I am so very impressed with the commitment and professional performance of each and every one of our deployed service members. They truly exemplify selfless service and a steadfast duty to our Nation. CSM Swart and I are very proud to serve with them and their loved ones who also serve so heroically here at home.
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TARHEEL GUARDSMAN
Official publication of the North Carolina National Guard Association OCT/NOV 2015
Contents: NCNGA:
A Word from our Executive Dirtector... In Memoriam Life Member Contest
Volume 49
4 15 Back Cover
NC National Guard:
Carolina Thunder Deployment for Training... 2015 Tarheel Homecoming Warriors in Transit NC Air Guardsman brings diverse background 5-113th FAR blowing through barriers
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Officers
Executive Council
President Bobby Lumsden
30th HBCT Shane Evans Scott Schnack
Vice President Brent Orr Past President Ronnie Honeycutt Secretary-Treasurer Craig Lloyd Judge Advocate Rick Fay
130th MEB Robert Holland Mark McMahan
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60 Troop Command Linda Horton Bryan Finch 449th TAB Patrick Szvetitz Thomas Underwood
Deadline for submitting articles to the Tarheel Guardsman:
113th Sustainment BDE Bernard Williford Jr Randy Ly
STAFF Executive Director Craig Lloyd Associate Director Cindy Basler Associate Insurance Administrator Rhonda Arndt Associate Financial/ Membership Administrator Katie Westbrooks NCNGA Educational Foundation Administrator Ken Tyndall
JFHQ-NC Jack Midyette Lawrence Wiedel
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139th Regiment (CA) Rebecca Godwin Joseph Hough Air Guard Alan Cecil Tamvaria Walker Junior Council Timothy Stanhope Bryan Cannon Associate Class John Eudy Danielle Hodges
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DEC ‘15/JAN ‘16 issue: 1 NOV 2015 Send articles/photos to Katie Westbrooks, Editor at: (katie@ncnga.org) The Tarheel Guardsman, (ISSN 10618392) is published six times a year 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 and unit 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 Word from our Executive Director... Expanding our footprint… As I write this issue’s article, I am at the NGAUS conference along with 22 other representatives of our NC National Guard. This year’s events offer a wonderful opportunity to connect with Guard members from all our States and territories as well as opportunities to engage with our top leadership. We have been able to hear the perspectives on the future of the Guard and also help to shape it by representing you in voting on numerous resolutions and amendments. This conference follows last month’s EANGUS conference where we were also able to represent each of our members on issues affecting or enlisted members as well. Our Association received awards at both of these conferences as you will see featured to the right of this article. We are also happy that we increased attendance at both of these conferences and hope you would consider joining us next year’s events as well. We hope you are pleased with our new “Weekly Guardsman”. This is a new tool to help increase awareness on issues and enhance our communications. If you’re not currently receiving the updates please visit our homepage at www.ncnga.org for a link to signup. As always, we continue to strive for ways to grow your return on your investment in our Association…. Thank you, Craig Lloyd
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American and Moldovan Soldiers spent two weeks together training in northern Moldova. A combined mortar live-fire between the Moldovan mortar platoon and 1-252nd Combined Arms Battalion. It was the first live, high-explosive ordnance fired in Europe by a unit of the 30th, since the conclusion of WWII.
Soldiers of 1-120 Combined Arms Battalion, stationed in Jordan listen as Command Sgt. Major John Swart speaks about important enlisted and non-commissioned officer topics.
Maj. Gen. Greg Lusk and Command Sgt. Major John Swart meet with soldiers of Alpha Battery, 1-113th Field Artillery, stationed in Bahrain and thank them for their professionalism and dedication to duty in helping maintain security and stability in the region.
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NCNG Around the Globe
Maj. Gen. Greg Lusk and Command Sgt. Major John Swart visit with MNBG-E Provost Marshal detachment in Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, which is operated by members of the 30th ABCT’s MP Company.
Maj. Gen. Greg Lusk and Command Sgt. Major John Swart meet with the NCNG the highly skilled helicopter maintainers of the 638th Aviation Maintenance Detachment, Kuwait.
Maj. Gen. Greg Lusk and Command Sgt. Major John Swart spend time with soldiers of the 1450th Transportation Company stationed at Camp Beuring, Kuwait. The 1450th is providing supplies, arms, and ammunitions to the Iraqi military who are combating ISIS just across the border.
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Carolina Thunder Hits North
449 Theater Aviation BDE, 382nd Public Affairs Det. Story by Sgt. Leticia Samuels, Sgt. Brian Godette and Maj. Matt Handley
The second annual Carolina Thunder exercise, a both the NC and SC Army National Guard to reload, rearm and get refueled. They multi-component joint live fire event, exploded onto would then re-engage more targets in conjunction with the scenario and the live training sites across North Carolina July fire continued until sundown. 31st through August 2nd. The exercise, Ft. Bragg was not the only location of consisting of nearly 850 Soldier and Carolina Thunder, UH 60 Blackhawks from Airmen, with a heavy emphasis on atthe NC Army National Guard with the duel tack and assault aviation operations also propeller CH 47 Chinook helicopters from included artillery, airborne and insertion the AL Army National Guard ferried Special events provided units with opportunities Forces (SF) and Calvary Soldiers to secure for complex planning and execution of objectives at the NC Air National Guard maneuver and lethal fires. Over the three training area at the Stanly County Airport. day exercise, Paratroopers from the 82nd This came with additional coordination Airborne Division jumped from 2 NC Air requirements taking into account normal National Guard C-130 aircraft. 18 AH civilian aircraft traffic at the regional airport 64 Apache attack helicopters from the outside of Charlotte. According to Bryce 1-130 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion Raybon, a Department of Defense Civilian, (ARB) NC Army National Guard and 12 US Army Soldiers rappel from a UH-60 Black Hawk he- “Our job for this mission was traffic advilicopter, assigned to the North Carolina Army National Apache’s from of the SC Army National Guard, at the Stanly County Airport during the North sory, letting everyone know where everyone Guard pounded targets with rockets and Carolina National Guard’s Carolina Thunder 2015 avia- else is, getting visual contact, and separating gunfire. Two CH-47 Chinook helicopters tion training exercise. (US Army National Guard photo the military aircrafts from the civilian airnd from of the AL Army National Guard and by Sgt. Brian Godette, 382 Public Affairs Detachment/ crafts we had coming in and out”. Air Traffic Released) 3 UH 60 Blackhawks from C Company Controller Tech Sgt. Jacqueline Plumley 131st Assault Battalion of the NC Army from the NC Air National Guard’s 145th Airnd rd National Guard ferried 82 Airborne Cavalrymen and 3 lift Wing explained the value of working at Stanly County, “What this airport does Special Forces Group (SFG) operators onto the tarmac is prepare us for any situation, here we get civilian pilots from different states, at a small regional airport training area used by the NC mixed with military, and it prepares us for any unusual situation that might hapAir National Guard near Charlotte NC. In addition to pen.” She experienced this first hand while deployed, “In Iraq, we worked with aviation, the NC Army National Guard’s 5th Battalion a lot of foreign pilots and would run into a lot of different challenges, similar to 113th Field Artillery Regiment (HIMARS) shot rockets what we would see here” said Plumley. As Plumley and Raybon coordinated the into the impact area making for a well-orchestrated barapproaching aircraft over the shorter tactical rage of artillery, aviation gunfire and hellfire missiles on tarmac of the NC Air National Guard, the designated targets on Ft. Bragg. This year’s synchronized SF operators “fast-roped” in, coming down effort was hosted, planned and led by the 1-130th ARB ropes dangling from hovering Blackhawk requiring months of planning and rehearsals utilizing helicopters, simultaneously Cavalry Soldiers traditional weekend Soldiers and Airmen as well as full streamed off ramps of the Chinooks to take time aviation staff from the ARB in conjunction with acup positions and assault objectives as the tive duty training officers at Ft. Bragg. helicopters roared skyward making room for Any military operation comes with risk and live fire the next chock of Soldiers. exercise are the closest to actual combat that Soldiers can None of this coordination can hapSoldiers assigned to the National Guard get in a training environpen without tactical operations centers and conducted the second annual Carolina Thunder multi-state joint live fire trainment. A scaled table top air traffic control personnel insuring the ing exercise hosted by the 1-130th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion North Carolina rehearsal was led by the synchronization of all this air, ground and Guard at Fort Bragg. (US Army th 1-130 ARB Commander artillery operations. The Tactical Operations National National Guard photo by Sgt. Leticia Lt. Col. Joel Bishop. This Center (TOC) is the maestro to the lethal Samuels, Public Affairs / Released) provided an opportunity orchestra unfolding. “I think it (the TOC) is for all leaders to grasp the extremely critical because everything that is happening with the mission, all the scale of the operation and information is flowing through this central point,” said Capt. Eric Juarez, battle fully understand their role captain for the 1-130th ARB. Juarez describes the TOC as a hub of activity, “I’ve (US Army National Guard photo and timeline for execugot an Air Force weather section, an RTO [Radio Telephone Operator) I have variby Sgt. Leticia Samuels, Public tion. This also insured the ous operations specialists.” Juarez said all these personnel are communicating with Affairs / Released) various weapons platforms aircraft, ground crews and other TOCs updating the operation as it happens. were synchronized to deliver the massive amount of fire This was the second multi-component joint live fire exercise hosted by a power safely. The event kicked off with the paratroopers National Guard Apache attack battalion, last year the SC Army National Guard jumping onto Sicily drop zone at Ft. Bragg, NC on Frihosted the inaugural event. As the after action reviews rolled in participants day night who went on to assault various objectives. On espoused the value gained in this integrated type of exercise. Maj. Mark VanVeldSaturday, the morning kicked off with Apache gunships huizen, 1-130th ARB Operations Officer stated that “Outside of annual gunnery or making multiple runs at targets and HIMARS rockets a combat training rotation, such as NTC [National Training Center] or JRTC [Joint launched volleys as the Apache’s lit up range thirteen. Readiness Training Center], Carolina Thunder is as real as you can get on drill The Apache’s would circle back to the Forward Arming weekend.” Initial plans are now being discussed for next year to continue to leverand Refueling Point (FARP) operated by Soldiers from age training opportunities as fiscal constraints continue across the Army.
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Deployment for Training keeps civil engineers mission ready NCNG Youth Camp by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran 145th Public Affairs
Story by: Sgt Leticia Samuels
NEW LONDON, NC – Airmen from the 145 Regional Training Site (RTS), teamed up with 31 Prime Base Emergency Engineering Force (Prime BEEF) civil engineers from 138th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), Tulsa, Oklahoma, to participate in a 14 day Deployment for Training (DFT) at the 145th Regional Training Site in New London, NC. With a heat index over 100 degrees, Air National Guard civil engineers poured concrete, sweat, and more than 4,000 hours of hard work into several construction projects, com- Members of the 138th Civil Engineer Squadron, Tulsa, pleting the exterior shell of Okla; place concrete for a new training area at the a 2,400 square foot services 145th Regional Training Site, New London, NC. The support building and start- concrete pad will support the new Rapid Runway Reing the construction on the pairthSuper Kit. (Air National Guard photo courtesy of interior walls. In the future, 138 Civil Engineer Squadron/Released) this building will house the site’s fitness center, washers and dryers and linen storage. During this DFT, the team also worked diligently to construct 100 linear feet of concrete sidewalk and install electrical service to the fire training warehouse. Classroom training was accomplished as well, with two power pro airmen receiving their certification on all areas of the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS). This course is essential in order to be able to recover aircraft in all situations in remote austere environments. DFT is a program that provides contingency type training for airmen to build their civil engineering specialties and give them invaluable hands-on training that cannot be matched in a traditional drill weekend at home station. “It is hard to find construction jobs where you can employ most trades. That is why the DFT program is so vital.” said Master Sgt. Ronald Helms, Jr., 145th RTS supervisor for heavy equipment. “The Deployment for Training program gives you the opportunity to work side-by-side with airmen from other National Guard, Reserve and Active Duty units,” said Lt. Col. Tim Moran, Deputy Commander and Project Engineer for the 145th Civil Engineer Squadron, Regional Training Site. “You learn each other’s strengths and weaknesses so that when you deploy, you’ve already established a rhythm for getting the job done.” said Moran “As a commander or supervisor, when you get the tasking to deploy, you know the best people to assign to a certain job so you’re ready to get the job done the minute you have boots on the ground,” stated Moran. The 145th Regional Training site, one of only four in the US, serves a wide range of customers from all branches of the US military (Active, Guard and Reserve), international forces, federal and state law agencies and others. The site and personnel are committed to and capable of supporting both federal and state missions. As a result of the increase in training there has been a need for new amenities as well as upgrading existing facilities. Having quality facilities and accommodations is important in order to provide quality training opportunities for these units and individuals. The members of the 145th CES continually search for new ways to improve existing facilities, create new training areas and construct buildings to better support the needs of its customers. ANG civil engineers will be tasked to support enduring missions around the world for fiscal year 2016 and beyond. The National Guard is … “all in,” according to a recent memo by Gen. Frank J. Grass, the National Guard Bureau chief. th
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REIDSVILLE, NC – The smell of fresh air and campers chanting can be heard at the 225 acre Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Youth Center that hosted 65 children between the ages of 8 and 13 through their third annual youth camp offered to children of North Carolina National Guard members free of charge here. “Programs like this make being in the National Guard a little better, knowing that they care about your family and they care about the kids,” said Staff Sgt. Natasha Rice, 1452nd Combat Heavy Equipment Transporter Company squad leader. “It helps bring a positive image to the National Guard.” This experience allows children that have parents in the Guard to build ties with other children that battle similar problems youth in the Guard face concerning deployments, extended periods of time away from home and excessive moving. “I think the kids networking with each other and developing those friendships are essential for their well-being and the challenges they face through being a National Guard child,” said Alice Dean, NCNG Lead Child & Youth Program Coordinator. “I think it’s real important that they don’t feel alone, that they feel like there are others like them. The 51 year old program gives children exposure to archery, horseback riding, swimming, canoeing, high ropes/ climbing wall, beaver hikes, arts/crafts and other fun activities. They also participate in a bullying prevention and resiliency workshops similar to what Guard members receive. “My grandfather brought the first group of campers here in 1964, so I am the third generation working here, said Zach Fox, archery instructor. I love it, it’s a great gig. I get to watch them grow up, you get to help them mature a little bit and have a positive influence.” The 225 acres of land provides an outlet for children to be able to have fun, allowing themselves to be challenged, become educated about wildlife, stay away from the electronic world for a week and channel their energy in a constructive way. “I think it helps with independence, Michael [Kimberly’s son] has post-traumatic stress disorder, so it helps him to be around other people,” said Kimberly Howard, wife of Michael Howard assigned to the 139th Regiment Training Institute. Campers receive specific awards that describe their personalities from their youth instructors Campers play a reflection game at during the final gathering the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational on the last day of camp. Youth Center (US Army National Parents also watch a slide- Guard photo by Sgt. Leticia Samuels, show of their children doing Public Affairs / Released) activities and were excited to be reunited with their children after the week-long experience. “I think this is a great program and a great opportunity for our kids especially her learning to take care of herself and having a little bit of independence,” said Sgt. 1st Class Kristian Hall, Joint Force Headquarters Sexual Assault Response Coordinator. “As Mom and Dad, we were a little nervous, first time we have been away from her, missed her a lot but we were excited for her.”
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Congratulations on Your Retirement!
THE NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD MUSEUM AND LEARNING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE “Your legacy, Our heritage.”
Master Sgt. Velma Evans, one of the lead noncommissioned officers with the North Carolina National Guard's 60th Troop Command, receives an honorary gift from Col. Ephraim E. Grubbs, 60th Troop Command Brigade Commander, during her retirement ceremony in Raleigh, NC, September 11, 2015. Evans is retiring with over 35 years of military duty, and was honored by family, friends, and colleagues during the ceremony, which highlighted the value she brought to the individuals she encountered, the North Carolina National Guard, and the country. (US Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Brian Godette, 382nd Public Affairs Detachment)
The North Carolina National Guard Museum is partnering with the 130th Military History Detachment, 60th Troop Command and North Carolina Army National Guard to conduct oral interviews with retirees during this year’s Tarheel Homecoming, December 11, 2015. We’re interested in conducting oneon-one interviews with former NCNG Service Members about the unit(s) you served in, missions you conducted and memorable moments throughout your career. Whether you deployed overseas, conducted State Active Duty, or drilled as a traditional Guardsman, we want to hear about your NC Guard experience! These recordings and transcripts will be preserved with the newly established North Carolina National Guard Museum. They’ll be used by current and future service members, students, researchers, journalists, and possibly in NCNG Museum exhibits. Please don’t pass up this opportunity to share the history you lived. Without your help, this information could be lost forever. Due to a limited number of interview rooms available, we’re asking for interested former Service Members to contact SGT Gary Spencer, the NCNG Museum Curator, by Dec. 1, 2015. Please use the contact information below. An email with the interview times and locations will be sent out by Dec. 4, 2015. If you cannot attend this event, but would like to participate in this endeavor, arrangements can be made for an alternate date. In addition to the Homecoming’s activities, this is a wonderful opportunity to donate military items to the NCNG Museum. We’re in need of items from all time periods, big or small. Your items can help us tell the North Carolina National Guard’s story.
SGT GARY SPENCER, CURATOR North Carolina National Guard Museum Joint Force Headquarters-NC 4105 Reedy Creek Road Raleigh, NC 27607-6410 984-664-6544 EMAIL: gary.c.spencer2.mil@mail.mil
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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2015 Tarheel Retiree Homecoming Come Celebrate our Retiree Day and the National Guard’s 379th Birthday! FOR: Army and Air National Guard Retirees DATE: Friday, December 11, 2015 EVENT REGISTRATION: 0900-1000 HRS LOCATION: Joint Force Headquarters, 1636 Gold Star Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607 INCLUDES: Mission update, benefits seminar, various information stations, luncheon, social time, and the National Guard’s 379th Birthday Celebration. REGISTRATION: Send the form below and a check for $20.00 per person payable to “NCNG Retiree Luncheon” on or before 1 December 2015 to:
JFHQ-NC-PAO-CR ATTN: Tarheel Homecoming 1636 Gold Star Drive Raleigh, NC 27607
Registration Form also available on the NCNG Public Website at: http://www.nc.ngb.army.mil 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
2015 NCNG TARHEEL HOMECOMING and the National Guard’s 379th Birthday Celebration Registration Form Attendee Name and Rank (RET): Guest Name (s): Please provide the following Mailing address: E-mail Address: Home or Cell Phone: Questions and/or comments to the Community Relations Office at 919-664-6000 ext 47677 or via email: ng.nc.ncarng.mbx.pao-rsvp@mail.mil Tarheel Guardsman
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North Carolina National Guard Museum & Learning Center of Excellence “Your legacy, Our heritage.” Incorporated in February 2014, and designated as an official Museum Activity by the US Army Center for Military History and in February 2015, the NCNG Museum was granted 503(1)c tax exempt status by the IRS as a nonprofit organization. In May 2015, CPT Sean Daily, Museum Director, went on Title 10 for deployment, and his backfill, SGT Spencer was brought in as curator/historian. The NCNG Museum has made tremendous strides this year, accessioning more than 3000 artifacts. These artifacts include items such as: • Spanish American War grouping to 2LT Ernest Farrior, 2nd NC Regiment • 196th Cavalry Regiment Flag • Long-term loan of WWI uniforms and accoutrements ranging from unissued to combat used by soldiers of the 30th Division • M1 Carbine manufactured in 1945 by IBM • M1911A1 manufactured by Remington in 1944 • Enemy items captured in Germany by 117th Infantry Regiment veteran Hank Stairs during WWII • M35 2 ½ ton truck used during Hurricanes Fran & Floyd, as well as OIF, and fell victim to an IED that resulted in the tragic loss of SPC Carrasquillo in 2004 • NASCAR #88 showcar • A single large donation of more than 1000 items ranging in age from WWI to Vietnam-era • Gold pocket watch engraved to MAJ James Wisely, former commander Co. D, 105th Medical Regiment and veteran of Bastogne as a member of the 327th Glider Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division • Large metal sign used in Qaqa, Iraq in 2009, by Co A, 1/120th Infantry Regiment warning that anyone up to no good will be held accountable for their actions. • Large collection of WWII period photographs, documents and maps pertaining to the 113th Field Artillery Efforts to obtain donated artifacts from all periods of our Army and Air National Guard continue, and any interested donors should contact the curator, SGT Gary Spencer. The Museum is also seeking military history books for its research library. This fall, the Museum is partnering with the professionals of our NCARNG’s 130th Military History Detachment (MHD). They have assisted in photographing many of the artifacts in the collection for download to PastPerfect (museum-specific archival software), and will assist with scanning of
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historical documents, newspapers, maps and photographs from the collection as that equipment becomes ready for use. In time, these fragile treasures will be available to anyone interested on our new website: http://nc.ng.mil/publicaffairs/historian/Pages/default. aspx Additionally, the NCNG Museum and the 130th MHD will be conducting its first official oral interviews at the Tarheel Homecoming on 11 December. These interviews will be conducted one-on one, in private, and recorded. Transcripts will made thereafter. The intent is to maintain these interviews in the Museum’s Research Library for future researchers and possible use in the museum gallery to better interpret our history with first person narratives. This summer, the NCNG Museum initiated an art contest, aimed at our deployed Guardsmen. Called “Operation Mobilized Moment.” The intent is to provide soldiers and airmen an outlet to both relieve stress, as well as channel an outlet for them to express themselves artistically. The art can be any format, from collages and photography, to paintings, drawings and even “trench art.” Submissions must be original work, and submitted by January 2016. Three winners will be chosen, and those works will be temporarily featured in the atrium of JFHQ. All art submitted will become permanent to the Museum’s collection. For further information, or to donate items to the museum, please contact: SGT Gary Spencer, Curator/Historian North Carolina National Guard Museum 4105 Reedy Creek RD Raleigh, NC 27607-6410 (984) 664-6544 gary.c.spencer2.mil@mail.mil Be sure to follow us on Facebook for daily updates: https://www.facebook.com/NCNGMuseum And on tumblr: www.ncngmuseum.tumblr.com
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NCNG Transition Assistance Specialist, SFC Khan Eakin “It’s a sad day when a Warrior is sent to the house,” said Sergeant Russell Lee during his retirement ceremony, “it’s all I ever wanted to do was just serve my country.” His dedication may have been inherited from his father who served during World War II and was even assigned as a member of General Eisenhower’s personal security detail during his visit to Italy in 1944. Sgt. Lee served with the 105th MP’s in Iraq in 2005 and the 30th STB in Afghanistan, 2010. While deployed in support of the Multinational Forces Observers mission in Egypt 2013, Sgt. Lee sustained non combative injuries. He was assigned to the Warriors Transition Battalion at Ft. Bragg for surgery and recovery and was medically retired in August of 2015. During his career Sgt. Lee earned an ARCOM 3 and cherishes two incidents where he received coins from General Casey in 2005 and Under Secretary of the Army, George Wetphall in 2010. Most recently, Sgt. Lee met Ambassador Markus Leitner of Switzerland, during his visit to the Sinai in 2013 while serving as head chef for an outpost. As an accomplished civilian chef, Sgt. Lee now prepares for life after the military. We caught up with Sgt. Lee to ask him a few questions about his experience and to offer some advice to his fellow Soldiers: Now that you are newly retired from the North Carolina National Guard how important was it to have a plan? After I arrived at the Warrior Transition Battalion and began treatment, I said to myself, “now what?” I wasn’t sure of what I wanted to do so my first plan was to take as many educational courses and certificates as I could. My focus at that time was in the IT industry. What resources did you use? At first I wasn’t sure specifically of what was available but because of the Yellow Ribbon pre- and post-deployment briefs I knew there were services out there. I made use of the Soldier and Family Support Center at Ft. Bragg and the National Guard Transition Assistance Advisors. How difficult was the transition process for you? (Laughing) I’m still in the transition process! It’s difficult at times because it’s easy to get discouraged, overwhelmed and lost. I’m still not sure of what I want to do but the most important thing I did was to communicate with my family. Communicating with my wife has been key to our relationship and the support she has given me. Things have been up and down with chasing leads and conducting job interviews but as I discussed with her each possibility it allowed us to strategize our next move. I think this experience may have even strengthened our relationship. What’s some good advice you would give someone today? Follow up! Follow up on everything you do and with everyone you speak with when it pertains to your retirement process and your benefits. The system is overloaded and I have seen Soldiers waiting to hear from their retirement counselor or the VA representative for months. You have to follow up and be consistent during this process and research the benefits you’re entitled. Make sure you enroll in the E benefits program. At one time I was told the system was waiting for the Army to upload some documents and after a few weeks
I discovered that I could upload those documents myself through the E benefits website. I received my benefits shortly after I took the initiative. Don’t count on anyone else but yourself when comes to your entitlements! Other than benefits what other resources are you using? I enrolled in the Employment & Education Center (EEC) to improve my resume as well as find out where Veteran job fairs were being held. I took courses offered through the EEC and AKO and researched opportunities myself instead of waiting for someone to come to me; because that’s not going to happen. Finding a new career opportunity is pretty much like working a full-time job and you have to stay positive and open to all opportunities. What’s the best advice you can give to someone who’s about to exit the military service? Be nice, be on time and be professional. No matter who you talk with or what they need you to do always remember you’re representing not only yourself but the military. I have seen people get frustrated with counselors and ruin their day who ruins it for all those who are next in line to see that counselor. You never know who knows who and how your impression may stick with someone who may share that with someone else. What has been the hardest part of your transition so far? Always staying optimistic and positive. I have seen some things while overseas that I don’t share with my family so I stay grounded by belonging to organizations like the American Legion, VFW, NRA (SGT LEE is an avid sport shooter) and I even volunteer at the SPCA. However, supporting Soldiers to use their local VET Center and spending time with fellow military members has given me the fortitude to stay focused and anxious to see what’s next in my life!
Meet your Transition Assistance Team
Retired Command Sergeant Major Andrew Jackson and actively drilling M-Day Soldier, Sergeant First Class Khan Eakin, comprise this unique team located in the J9 section of the North Carolina National Guard. The Transition Assistance Advisor provides assistance to all military members who may need assistance with navigating the VA system, preparing for separation and educating Soldiers about the resources available to them in the Soldier and Airmen Support Services section of the J9. Together they can provide overall direction to any Soldier and military Family in need of resources and benefits. Visit either website on NC GKO or the NC National Guard Website or contact their office at 984-664-6573 or 984-664-6056.
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NC Air Guardsman brings diverse background to Bagram’s AE mission Story by: Maj Tony Wickman
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - It isn’t every day you come across As a member of the 455th Expeditionary Aerosomeone who has been a Soldier, Sailor and Airman, but then Tech. Sgt. medical Evacuation Squadron, McLamb said it’s Russell “Rusty” McLamb isn’t your everyday service member. great to see the Total Force team come together to McLamb uniqueness isn’t just that he has served in the Army, Navy perform their vital mission. and Air Force, it’s also that he has served in all three service’s medical “At Bagram, we have a good squadron with corps. good people. It’s neat to see active “Being a part of the military, duty, Reserve and Guard all come it’s in my blood. My dad was a together to get the mission done. heavy equipment operator in the We’re all different pieces of a puzMarine Corps,” said McLamb, who zle that fit together,” said McLamb. th is assigned to the 156 Aeromedi McLamb said it’s important to cal Evacuation Squadron based at have AE in a combat zone to be able Charlotte Air National Guard Base, to move patients quickly from the North Carolina. “I decided to join battlefield and get them back home the Army National Guard and have to get the treatment they need and served in the military for 24 years back to their loved ones. now. I’ve been able to see and be a “We’re the continuation of care part of the medical community in to make sure that happens. It’s about the Army, Navy and now the Air US Air Force Tech. Sgt. Russell “Rusty” McLamb, right, 455th getting things done right to deExpeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technician Force.” liver the proper patient care,” said deployed from the North Carolina Air National Guard’s 156th In July 1991, McLamb deMcLamb. Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, assists with the loading of parted for Army boot camp at Fort an injured Service member on a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft One of the people glad to have Jackson, South Carolina. He com- on the flight line at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan prior to an McLamb on his team here and at evacuation mission to Germany. McLamb is part of pleted basic military training and aeromedical home station is Maj. Jonathan Freethe 455th EAES, which is responsible for evacuating the sick and then went to Fort Sam Houston for wounded from Central Command to higher echelons of medical man, a medical crew director and combat medic training. flight nurse. care. (US Air Force photo by Maj. Tony Wickman/Released) “I did five and half years in the “He’s very professional and Army as a combat medic,” said McLamb. “I finished up and decided try knowledgeable; one of the best AE techs here. I to do something different. At that point I checked into the Navy. After I don’t know how he keeps all the knowledge he scoped it out, I did a direct transfer–no boot camp because it was medical has straight, but he does,” said Freeman. “When to medical–and became a hospital corpsman in the Navy Reserves.” I know he is assigned to my team, I know he will McLamb was stationed at Naval Hospital Portsmouth in Virginia for make my job easier…I know the patients will be three years before transferring to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, to work taken care of and that the mission will be a sucin the operating room in the hospital there. After completing his tour cess.” there, McLamb decided it was time to try something different again. Freeman said McLamb is the consummate “My time was up and thought I would try to do something different. professional. I thought I was going to go back to the Army and fly MEDECAV, but “When it’s time for guard duty, he is one of I checked out the Air Force and saw they had aeromedical evacuation,” the first to arrive and one of the last to leave. He is said McLamb. “I got an AE job with the Air National Guard and went hardworking, knowledgeable and genuine,” said through BMT, technical school, then to SERE, and then to flight school. Freeman. “With his knowledge and background, I’ve been in almost 11 years with the Air Force as an AE technician.” he knows how to take care of people, and if he McLamb said he is proud of his service and working with the great sees someone who needs help he brings it.” people he has met along the way, but he is extremely thankful for the sup- McLamb said that although military service port of his family and civilian employer. can take a toll on a body and spirit, he has enjoyed “I love my family–my wife Robyn, my son Turner and my daughter and is proud of his time in uniform. Ashleigh–they put up with a lot to allow me to do this. I thank them for “It’s been good to me and as I look back I’m their support; they love the flag and country as much as I do…they serve proud of my service. You take a beating over the too,” said McLamb. “I’ve worked on medical equipment for my civilian years, but I would never give it up. No doubt, the company for over 15 years now, and my employer has been a great supthing I’ve enjoyed the most over time is serving porter of me performing my military duty. I couldn’t be happier.” my country,” said McLamb. “Although in 2017, I might have to look into joining the Coast Guard so I can round out my retirement shadow box.”
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NCARNG, 5-113th FAR blowing through barriers Story by: Sgt. Leticia Samuels
FORT BRAGG. NC – The drumming of the Fayettemilestones in her life. ville Independent Light Infantry (FILI), the oldest “This is the completion of a promise I made to my late mother, to complete color guard regiment known in Fayetteville, North Officer Candidate School and lead soldiers,” said Parsells. “She was a stern but Carolina, silenced the crowd as they marched through fair woman with high expectations of me, she guided and molded me into the the auditorium, in US Militia infantry uniforms dated woman that I am today, and for that I am thankful.” from the mid 1800s, to post the colors during the Soldiers endured an arduous training regimen that is broken up into three 139th Regional Training Institute (139th RTI), North phases. Carolina Army National Guard’s Officer Candidate The first phase consisted of applied map reading, day and night land navigaSchool Class 57 graduation ceremony at the US Army tion, field leadership, Army training management and a 5 mile foot march. John F. Kennedy Special Forces Warfare Center and The next phase consisted of a field leadership exercise, 7 and 10 mile foot School. marches, a 3 mile formation run and classroom studies such as operations, leader The 139th RTI has a strong reputation for training ship, military justice, military intelligence, supply activities, military heritage and successful junior, field grade and general officer for history, tactics and call for fire. service in the Army National Guard and US Army. The final phase, ensured the soldiers learned troop leading procedures, ex “Take the principles and lessons you have perience the challenges of a leadership reaction course, infantry squad tactics and learned here to your first duty assignments and use combat water survival training. them to develop and inspire your Soldiers to achieve “We spent many months training to quickly and effectively plan, create an excellence always,” said Brig. Gen. John Byrd, the operations order following the troop leading procedures, then implement that plan North Carolina National Guard assistant adjutant gen- leading our fellow candidates,” said Parsells. eral for domestic operations. Now that the candidate portion of her officer career is complete, the next “Right face” was shouted out by the FILI during obstacle will be to integrate herself into a unit. Parsells will be assigned to Alpha the rendering of the colors at the cerBattery, 5th Battalion, 113th Field Artillery Regiment. emony, as the 12 candidates of Class “Over the past year, I have spent time with my new 57 filed in behind the colors, while battery. We have open communication and professionfamily members smiled, applauded alism on every level. They have been welcoming and and cheered their loved ones who will guided me through my transition into the unit," said be beginning a new chapter in their Parsells. “The expectations I have are of me to be a commilitary careers as commissioned ofpetent leader of which my soldiers are proud to follow.” ficers. The next step for newly-commissioned officers after Every year the 139th RTI hosts joining their units is to attend Basic Officer Leaders a rigorous training curriculum for Course (BOLC), which provides instruction in small unit Soldiers wanting to transition from tactics, leadership and the officer’s area of expertise. being enlisted, noncommissioned “My first goal is to graduate from FA (Field Artillery) officers (NCO) and warrant officers BOLC and bring that experience, as well as my experiinto commissioned officers. For Class ence as a NCO, to my role as a platoon leader,” said 57, 2nd Lt. Victoria Parsells, a former Parsells. “While I am looking forward to my time as a NCO, achieved a historical milestone US Army Col. Zeb Williams, staff judge adplatoon leader, I will strive to become a battery comfor the NCARNG, becoming the first vocate, 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense mander." Command, poses with his daughter, 2nd Lt. female field artillery officer. Parsells was congratulated by numerous family memVictoria Parsells, assigned to Alpha Battery, 5th bers and friends, to include her fiancé, 2nd Lt. Michael “I wanted to challenge myself, th do something few have done before Battalion, 113 Field Artillery Regiment, after Shiels, assigned to Alpha Company, 4th Battalion, 118th she was appointed a military officer during the and be a part of the transition to alInfantry Regiment (SCARNG), and her best friend, 2nd North Carolina National Guard’s Officer Canlow females into field artillery,” said didate School’s Class 57 graduation ceremony. Lt. Tracci Dorgan, assigned to Bravo Battery, 1st BattalParsells. “I wish to be a role model ion, 178th Field Artillery Regiment (SCARNG). Dorgan Parcells will be the first female field artillery for other female Soldiers.” officer assigned to a NC Guard unit. (US Army is the first female field artillery officer assigned to a Parsells was unsure of the direc- National Guard photo by Sgt. Leticia Samuels, South Carolina unit. tion she wanted to go in life, so after Public Affairs / Released) “Sharing this title with her is just icing on the cake,” graduating high school she decided said Dorgan. “It makes us have even more of a connecto join the South Carolina Army National Guard tion.” (SCARNG). Second Lt. Matthew Walters, assigned to Charlie Company, 30th Special “I joined the military to become a part of someTroop Battalion, 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team, was recognized as the Disthing bigger than myself,” said Parsells. “At that time, tinguished Honor Graduate and received numerous awards for his excellence and I was young and unsure of what the next five years were presented by Byrd. had in store for me. But, I knew that I wanted to do “It is an honor to have this opportunity and humbling that I was entrusted by something to make my family and, most importantly, those above and beside me to embark on this journey,” said Parsells. my mother proud.” In 1958, Maj. William P. Keeton, was given the challenge, responsibility of Now a combat veteran with 12 years of experiestablishing the North Carolina Military Academy with the primary purpose of ence and a Bachelor of Science degree from Lander developing and producing commissioned officers for the state through its OCS University, Parsells has completed one of the biggest program, which later blossomed into what is now the 139th RTI.
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On 11 May 2015 the SSG (RET) Michael R. Sherrill Memorial Scholarship was awarded to the first ever recipient. Bethany by Lt. Col. Robert Carver Mansfield, daughter JFHQ, NCANG Public Affairs Officer of 1SG Walter Mansfield, was awarded the CHARLOTTE, NC – No mission happens without quality people to scholarship. She plans see it through from start to finish. on Anderson College Pictured left to right is Bethany th “This is a monumental event,” said 145 Airlift Wing, Command Mansfield, daughter of 1SG Chief Master Sgt. Maurice Williams, referring to the first-ever unit En- in the fall. Attending Walter Mansfield and Mrs. to award the scholarlisted Symposium held Aug. 14, 2015. “It provides a foundation that Linda Sherrill, mother of SSG th ship was SSG (RET) (RET) Michael Sherrill will help develop future leaders in the 145 Airlift Wing.” Sherrill’s mother, Mrs. Held at the base recreation center near the unit’s Charlotte DougLinda Sherrill. las International Airport headquarters, the symposium focused on the professional development of Airmen. Sponsored by the North Carolina Chiefs Council, the event hosted some 50 Airmen for a day of instruction on topics including the Air Force fitness program, career progression and how to write evaluation bullets. Symposium organizers meant to impress on the next generation of leaders that not only is superior job performance a prerequisite for advancement, but how you represent yourself also impacts how far and how quickly an Airman can climb the ladder. That’s why they included mock interview boards and even advice on how to properly prepare an official Air Force biography. “We owe it to our young Airmen to set them up for success,” said Williams. “If they don’t know what they need to do and how they need to do it, then we’ve done them and our unit disservice.” The symposium extended beyond just military-related topics. Airmen attending could get lessons in how to handle their personal finances from experts on site. Personal finances not handled well can often spill over into an Airman’s military career with many potential adverse consequences. “This was a wonderful event and an investment in our future.” said Chief Master Sgt. Susan Dietz, Superintendent of the 145th Medical Group. “Our Airmen deserve to have more resources available to them to plan out their careers and make their goals achievable.” Williams says the Chiefs Council plans to make the symposium an annual event.
Enlisted Symposium Cultivates NCANG’s Most Vital Resource: People
US Air Force Col. Marshall C. Collins, commander of the 145th Airlift Wing, welcomes airmen to the first ever Enlisted Symposium(US Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran, 145th Public Affairs/Released)
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Retiree Corner: Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Status Change SSG Travis J Reed – Retirement Services Officer This write up is for informational purposes to anyone that may currently be or have previously served in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). The IRR is one of 3 statuses that you can elect upon separation from the National Guard. The other 2 statuses are Discharge or Retired Reserve. The IRR is set up for individuals that are no longer able to continue in a paid drilling status; however desire to continue participating for points only earned toward their Retirement. The IRR is contingent upon several criteria. The Retiree must find/have a unit that is willing to carry them in a slot on the Manning Roster in a Non-Paid status. The Retiree is required to earn a minimal of 50 points per year. The Unit Commander has the discretion to require more attendance for the Retiree; to include all Drill dates and AT. In the event the Retiree cannot attend the additional drill requirements beyond the 50 points per year; at the Commanders discretion he can be dropped from the Unit Role/Manning Roster. In the event a Retiree is dropped from role at that time Army Human Resources Command (AHRC) will place the Retiree in a Discharged status until he/she reaches age 60; at which point they will receive a Retirement Order from Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS). Retirees in a Discharged status are not authorized: a Grey Area ID card, Access to post facilities, Discounts at places that recognize prior service military, or Cost of Living Allowances (COLA). It is important that if you desire to receive the previously mentioned benefits after being removed from the IRR status, that you submit a request in writing to be placed in a Retired Reserve status to the below address. US ARMY HUMAN RESOURCES COMMAND ATTN: AHRC-PDP-TR 1600 SPEARHEAD DIVISION AVE (DEPT 482) FORT KNOX, KY 40122-5402 For more information on IRR/ Retired Reserve/ Discharge along with additional resources and services provided by AHRC check out the website at https://www.hrc.army.mil. AHRC can also be reached at (502) 613-8950.
In Memoriam Listed below are those 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 ext 2. Robert D. Taylor Elizabethtown, NC July 10, 2015
Alzono McLaughlin Fayetteville, NC July 18, 2015
Tracy D Faircloth Ocean Isle, NC August 17, 2015
David L. Summerlin Mt. Olive, NC July 13, 2015
Arnold Bradshaw Dallas, NC July 19, 2015
Gary L Sammons Winston-Salem, NC August 20, 2015
Robert L. Casey Swansboro, NC July 15, 2015
Jack G. Conrad Gastonia, NC August 12, 2015
Raymond Barger Kernersville, NC August 26, 2015
Edward Puett Morganton, NC July 15, 2015
James E. Pait Whiteville, NC August 13, 2015
Dianne Jones Spouse of Charles E. Jones Hope Mills, NC August 27, 2015
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James L. Brown Henderson, NC August 28, 2015 Norman L. Crew Durham, NC September 7, 2015 Dudley White Elizabeth City, NC September 8, 2015
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