Issue 102 May 5, 2012
Serving the Soldiers, Civilians and Families of 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.
Warhorse End of Tour Awards 3-16 FAR
204th BSB
1-10 CAV
2nd STB
sergeant Major’s Corner corner Sergeant
Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Delosa, 2nd Brigade Combat Team Combined Task Force Warhorse
Warhorse Soldiers are on the move…to Fort Carson. Our mission in support of Operation Enduring Freedom has been extremely successful; we should all be proud. Our Afghan partners have increased security, improved governance, and provided the people the chance for a brighter future. All this makes our Nation stronger and more secure. Along the way we have lost some brave Soldiers who we will honor with our continued service to our great Nation and we will remember them in our thoughts always.
Thank you to all the Families and friends who supported our Soldiers during this deployment. Without your support we could not do what we do. When getting back into the swing of things, I ask both Soldiers and Family members to be mindful that it will take some time for everyone to adjust. Openly communicate with one another and if you find that you need help, please reach out to your chaplain, chain of command, or Fort Carson agencies. As we transition from deployment to garrison let us remember to keep watch over one another. We are all still at risk, but from a different kind
of danger-- danger we inflict upon ourselves. Keep in mind that the number one killer of Soldiers is automobile and motorcycle accidents. We have worked long grueling hours over the past year and some of you would like to unwind with a few drinks, but remember to be responsible and always have a designated driver if you choose to drink away from the comfort of your own home. Take things slow—one day at a time. Enjoy your leave. Take time to reconnect with your Family, relax and most importantly have fun because you deserve it.
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Warhorse Pride
Issue 102 May 5, 2012
Sustainment Excellence continues; Afghans in lead Story and photos by Sgt. Ruth Pagan 2nd Brigade Combat Team PAO
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ustainment Excellence Training began with the Soldiers of 204th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division being the main instructors to the Afghan Uniformed Police but has progressed to Afghans providing most of the instruction. “At the beginning of the training day we will identify AUP who have been to the training before,” said 1st Lt. Adam Stear, the logistics training advisory team officer in charge with Company B, 204th BSB. “We will have them step up to teach. The American instructor is standing by in case there are any questions or if they forget anything.” Not only are the AUP teaching their peers, but their fellow Afghans who work as interpreters for the Soldiers also assist. “The interpreters have gone through the classes so much that they can actually teach the class,” said Sgt. 1st Class Lyle Hobbs, logistics training advisory team noncommissioned officer in charge with Company B, 204th BSB. “It’s better because it’s easier for the translation instead of us saying it and then them having to translate it; it’s more of a smooth transition and it’s Afghans teaching Afghans.” “The Soldiers have more experience but it’s difficult with the language so it is very good that Afghans are teaching the class from what they have learned from the Soldiers,” said Lt. Abdulwahid, an officer with 1st Belt Kandak, who brought 10 of his newest AUP to the training Apr. 21. The Sustainment Excellence Training was designed to help professionalize the AUP by giving them classes on counter improvised explosive devices, IED familiarization, radio communication, Ford Ranger maintenance, drivers training, generator maintenance, first aid, weapons maintenance and mine detection.
Warhorse Pride Col. John S. Kolasheski...................2nd BCT Commander Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Delosa..............2nd BCT CSM Maj. Kevin Toner................................................2nd BCT PAO Sgt. Seth Barham..................................................PAO NCOIC Sgt. Ruth Pagan......................................Layout and Design Sgt. April York.........................................Layout and Design
Mojtaba and Mustafa, both mechanics with Advanced Maintenance Systems, teach an Afghan Uniform Policeman on vehicle maintenance during Sustainment Excellence Training held at Forward Operating Base Walton.
“We base the classes they receive on “One of the reasons the AUP like to come what their leadership tells us they want for again is because they will receive a certificate training,” Stear said. if they help instruct,” The training is Stear said. “So, it held twice each has become a sort of week and rotates competition between between 17 Police Sub them to get that Stations throughout certificate.” Kandahar City, Though earning but because of the a certificate is one demand for training motivation, pride is and the amount of another. success the training “We are doing has produced, the work for our country training will now be and being able to held three times each teach my countrymen week. is very rewarding,” “A lot the PSSs said Fazalhadi, a have stepped up civilian weapons and really taken the specialist with Alpha initiative to learn and Omega Services and to teach,” Hobbs said. instructor of weapons “The repeat students, maintenance. “These we have found, are are our guys and really retaining the being able to prepare information and are Fazalhadi, a weapons specialist with Alpha Omega Servic- them to defend our es, teaches a class of Afghan Uniformed Police on proper able to teach their weapons maintenance during the Sustainment Excellence country makes me so fellow policemen.” proud.” Training held at Forward Operating Base Walton. The Warhorse Pride is produced in the interest of the Soldiers of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. The Warhorse Pide is an Army-funded newsletter authorized under provision of AR 360-1. Contents of the Warhorse Pride are not necessarily the view of, nor endorsed by the U.S. government, Department of Defense, Department of the Army or the 4th Infantry Division. All editorial content of The Warhorse Pride is prepared, edited, provided and approved by the 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public
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