Issue 40 Jan 6., 2011
Serving the Soldiers, Civilians and Families of 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.
City of Trinidad reaches out to help 2nd BCT Story by Spc. April York
training with the Army,” GildeRubio said. Leadership from 2nd Brigade “I believe the training went well; Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division the officers greatly appreciated what took a city tour lead by various they’ve seen. Many of them have said department heads of the Trinidad to me that they are amazed by what it community Dec. 15. takes to run a city,” he said. “The purpose of the tour was to GildeRubio believes that this explain and exhibit what it takes to tour will help the leadership of 2nd run a small city like Trinidad,” said Ed BCT with their upcoming mission GildeRubio, city manager of Trinidad. to Afghanistan because it has helped The idea originated from Kim them to realize that they have to bridge Shultz, Director and CEO of the the communication gap if they want Trinidad and Las Animas Chamber of to benefit and bring all the people Commerce. Shultz proposed the idea together, he said. to Col. John S. Kolasheski, commander The tour provided the officers with of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, and an inside look at all the nuts and bolts according to Martha Hackett, director of what it takes to bring public safety as of communication of the Trinidad and Dan Shea, waste water foremen at the Waste Water Treatment Facility well as water, sewer, gas and electric to Las Animas chamber of commerce he performs a demonstration for 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry a local community. Division leadership during a city tour Dec. 15. was receptive to the idea. “It is a very good move on the “Weeks and weeks of planning went Treatment Plant, North Monument Lake and Army’s part to get local government into this tour; we had to make contact with Trinidad Lake. There was a stop in the middle involved with this type of training and we are department heads from the city, county and of the tour at the Community Center where honored to help,” GildeRubio said. community leaders,” Hackett said. “We had lunch was served. “I will feel satisfied and accomplished if to figure out time lines for each presentation.” “We’ve done this kind training with the officers can use one thing that they have The tour consisted of presentations at City educational systems and other municipalities, learned to help them in Afghanistan and Hall, Power and Light Plant, Waste Water but this is the first time we’ve done this come home safely,” Hackett said. photo by Sgt. Seth Barham, 2nd BCT, PAO
Safety Ed Spotlight Mr. Edward C. Keeser becomes an Occupational Health and Safety Technologist. December 14, 2010
Ed Keeser,Safety Officer 2nd Brigade Combat Team
Mr. Keeser has completed all requirements for certification as an Occupational Health and Safety Technologist. This highly respected certification is awarded to individuals who meeet the experience and or education requirements to include passing a four hour examination. The examination covers
basic and applied sciences, legal and regulatory matters, control concepts, investigation, survey and inspection techniques, data computation and record keeping, education, training and instruction. The Occupational Health and Safety Technologist provides an important supporting effort in Occupational Health and Safety regarding the protection of workers, the public, property and the environment. The OHST functions with specifically designed and managed programs aimed at compliance with the safety principles and federal, state and local regula-
tions. An OHST must recertify every five years to maintain this certification. The Occupation Health and Safety Technologies certification program is operated by the Council of Certification of Health, Environmental and Safety Technologists, a division of the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Established in 1969, BCSP has nationally recognized credentials in the safety, health and environment accredited professional and para-professional certifications. The Board of Certified Safety Professionals is located in Savoy, Illinois.
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Warhorse Pride
Issue 40 Jan 6., 2011
2-4 Soldiers train for Afghanistan with 4-4 Story and photo by Spc.April York 2nd Brigade Combat Team, PAO
Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division were training for deployment to Afghanistan during Warhorse Blitz in November and December. The training was meant to give Soldiers an idea of what it will be like when they reach Afghanistan, said Capt. Richard Ferrell, Officer In Charge of five lanes during Warhorse Blitz and commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd STB, 2nd BCT. To provide 2nd BCT with realistic training Soldiers from 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team who have recently returned from deployment in Afghanistan as well as Soldiers from 204th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd BCT, assisted by role playing as Opposing Force, Afghan National Army and Afghan civilians. Soldiers from 4th BCT also provided input to the after action reviews, said Staff Sgt. Karl Yepez who is a combat engineer with Company A, 4th STB. “Our job was to make sure the Soldiers and their leadership understood the culture and
how to interact with the villagers and their elder,” he said. According to Yepez, they would observe the Soldiers’ behavior as they were going through the lane and then offer them advice on how to best interact with the Afghan civilians. The training didn’t just include cultural interaction but raid skills, tactical movement and react to contact. “We were picked for this training because we just came back from Afghanistan and everything is still fresh in our minds,” he said. “We Spc. Benjamin Spencer, a petroleum supply specialist with Comworked directly with the ANA and pany A, 204th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat they were actually living on the For- Team, 4th Infantry Division role plays as Afghan National Security Forces during Warhorse Blitz, November 17. ward Operating Base with us.” Ferrell said. “I believe we made a difference Ferrell believes that this training is essential when we were over there,” Yepez said. “The experience of the 4th Brigade Soldiers for the mission that lies ahead for the Soldiers has been invaluable,” said Ferrell. “They bring who will be deploying. “We need to understand that we will not to the table ground combat experience, light infantry experience and cultural awareness.” win the people of Afghanistan through force of arms; we need to make the community part “A lot of our guys have experience in Iraq of the solution.” Ferrell said. but just a few have Afghanistan experience,”
HHT change of responsibility
Outgoing HHT 1st Sgt. Robert Ferguson hands responsibility over to 1st Sgt. John Toledo, who comes from 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, as Command Sgt. Maj. Yolanda Tate watches over.
Warhorse Pride Col. John S. Kolasheski..................2nd BCT Commander Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Delosa............2nd BCT CSM Maj. Kevin Toner...............................................2nd BCT PAO Spc. April York........................................Layout and Design Sgt. Seth Barham............................................................Editor Sgt. Ruth Pagan...............................................................Editor
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