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94th Engineer Battalion quarterly newsletter.
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Command Team Message
I N S I D E
T H I S I S S U E :
Sr Advisors 2
HHC 3
FSC 4
77th 5
103rd 6
232nd 7
Chaplain 8
Milestones 9
Resources 11
The Wolverzine S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 0 9 4 T H E N G I N E E R B A T T A L I O N
D A T E S F O R
Y O U R C A L -
E N D A R
Newcomers
Orientation,
every 3rd
Wednesday,
0830 at Per-
shing Commu-
nity Center, 569
-0212.
Community
Information
Forum,
“Woodworks”,
every last
Wednesday of
the month, 1000
at Pershing.
Make a Differ-
ence Day, 23
October.
Leader, is worth it.
We just discussed
the training calen-
dar for the
months of Octo-
ber, November,
and December
with the Brigade
Commander.
Here are some of
the highlights that
I really want folks
to keep in mind:
We will support
Joint Task Force-North with two
construction projects that will
start in late September and go
through October. One is in
Nogales, Arizona and one is in
Laredo, Texas. All told, there
will be a platoon from 103rd,
232nd, and 77th working on
these projects. We will also
have a platoon from the 232nd at
NTC with a company from the
5th Engineer Battalion. With all
of these projects, we will not go
to Fort Chaffee for our normal
tactical field problem in October.
We are pushing that back into
the January/February timeframe.
Two things that we will focus on
in October are “Make a Differ-
ence Day” which is the 23rd of
October and the Army 10-Miler
which is on the 24th of October.
CSM Keel and I have asked every
company to come up with a good
volunteer project that will assist
the post on “Make a Difference
Day”. With all of the construc-
tion equipment and training we
have, we can do a lot for
the post in one day. The
Army 10-miler is a yearly
event and is on a Sunday
in D.C. We will proba-
bly execute our 10-miler
on Friday the 22nd. We
are looking at whether
to make it open to fami-
lies also…more to fol-
low on that. We have
started planning for a
Battalion Ball on the 17th of
December. We will really try
and keep the cost low to ensure
we get max participation. It
should be a great event. The ball
will lead us right into a block
leave period. CSM Keel and I
will look at leave balances and we
will key in on folks that have
more than 60 days in December.
We never want folks to lose
leave. We will really try and
encourage folks to take the leave
during the block leave times to
ensure there are no problems
with field or construction duties.
Keep up the great work WOL-
VERINES, and ensure you all stay
in touch with the battalion by
looking at our FACEBOOK page.
The address is:
www.facebook.com/?
sk=2361831622#!/group.php?
gid=164253110347&v=info.
LTC Jeffrey Anderson and CSM
Dewayne Keel
Soldiers, Families, and Friends of
the Wolverine Battalion; CSM
Keel and I want to take a minute
and thank you for all that you do
to make this Battalion a success
every day. We both continue to
be honored to serve in the 94th
Engineer Battalion, and we are
truly thankful for each opportu-
nity that we have to interact with
you. Do not think for a minute
that either of us takes being a
Command Team for granted...it
is truly a privilege and we would
do if forever if the Army would
let us.
The pace of the battalion has
quickened over the last few
months. Just so everyone is
aware, CSM Keel‟s and my train-
ing priorities are platoon sized
off post construction missions
that last between 30-45 days.
These projects allow platoon
leaders and platoon sergeants to
work away from the company
and battalion and make the criti-
cal decisions that will follow
them on a deployment.
Whether it is a project in
Laredo, TX or Nogales, AZ, or
the National Training Center, or
Fort Riley, KS these projects are
really THE way that we train our
junior leaders to make tough
decisions. While we know it is
hard to be without your loved
ones for 30-45 days, the experi-
ence they get from the junior
Soldier to the Platoon Sergeant/
P A G E 2
FRG Leaders
HHC
Audrey Keglovtiz
(573)337-1659
Tami Hines
(254)291-4613
Headhunter_FRG@yahoo.com
FSC
Amanda Robinette
(816)248-1779
FSCFRG@yahoo.com
77th
Angie Bryant
(573)647-6268
Outlaws77@yahoo.com
103rd
Elizabeth Hernandez
(336)442-9667
Julie Arnold
(573)452-2346
Viper_FRG@hotmail.com
232nd
Sarah Wallace
(573)337-4372
Michelle Bishop
(949)903-3036
232nd FRG@gmail.com
CARE Teams
Greetings from our Advisors
CARE Teams are typically set
up on the battalion level, but
can be called to provide assis-
tance to other families in other
battalions within our brigade if
needed.
CARE Team Training is avail-
able to those that would like
to volunteer and for those that
would like more information
on it.
Attending training
does not obligate
you in any way.
You know yourself
better than anyone.
We do not want to
make anyone feel
uncomfortable by
asking them to do a
job that they aren‟t
ready for. We‟d
like to have the
right people doing
the things they feel
are right for them.
Once you sign up
you will always have the option
of bowing out if circumstances
warrant it when called upon.
The next CARE Team Training
will be held 28 September
from 9-12 at ACS. Reserve
your spot by 24 Sept. by calling
ACS at 596-0212. Childcare is
available.
A CARE Team is a casualty
response team of volunteers
who provide practical assis-
tance and emotional support
on a short-term basis to a
family who is dealing with a
traumatic event so that the
family can continue to function.
CARE Team volunteers are
trained persons with compas-
sionate and generous hearts
who are focused on assisting
others during times of need.
The actual support provided
depends on family needs, vol-
unteer availability and com-
mand guidance, but can in-
clude:
• Call support
• Home care assistance
• Childcare support
• Meal support
• Transportation
• Assistance to visiting family
• Other family support.
T H E W O L V E R Z I N E
The Army Spouse
There is a Special Place in Heaven for an Army Spouse.
The good Lord was creating a model for an Army spouse and was into his sixth day of overtime
when an angel appeared. She said, "Lord, you seem to be having a lot of trouble with this one.
What's the matter with the standard model?"
The Lord replied, "Have you seen the specs on this order? She/he has to be completely independ-
ent, posses the qualities of both father and mother, has to be a perfect hostess/host to serve four or
forty with an hour's notice, run on black coffee, handle every emergency imaginable without a man-
ual, be able to carry on cheerfully, even if she‟s pregnant and even if she/he has the flu, and she/he
must be willing to move to a new location 10 times in 17 years. And oh, yes, she/he must have six
pairs of hands."
The angel shook her head. "Six pairs of hands? No way!"
The Lord continued, "Don't worry; we shall make other Army spouses to help her/him. And we will
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HHC Headhunter Headlines
P A G E 3 9 4 T H E N G I N E E R B A T T A L I O N
As the summer heat
picked up so did the
activities that HHC was
involved with. SPC
Mclemore and CPT
Drake both gave birth
to a very healthy boy
and girl. If you see
them please congratu-
late them on this addition to their
families. We participated in the
Battalion and Company organiza-
tional days were Soldiers and family
members were able to spend the
day together. In addition, HHC
also supported missions
at Fort Riley by sending
Soldiers from the 156
Survey Detachment to
Fort Riley to ensure
that the construction
projects be conducted
by the 77th and 232nd
went according to plan.
Soldiers from the 83rd were able
to do some training and research
for crater repair with the Corp of
Engineers out of Vicksburg, MS.
From overseas SSG Stanczyk says
that they are all doing very well.
He has the Soldiers in the 562nd on
a good PT program to keep their
mind and bodies sound and has
informed us that most of the Sol-
diers have access to internet to
stay in consistent communication
with their families. As we close out
the summer and prepare for the fall
we just want to thank all the fami-
lies for being there and continuing
to support.
CPT Dennis Hines
food, playing in the water, and win-
ning prizes (Wii, digital book, kid‟s
bike and more). We have some
fundraisers planned to get ready for
the Christmas party. And we will
have a fundraiser to send our de-
ployed fire fighters care packages.
The FRG meetings have been full of
new faces. We had a health promo-
tions class that gave over 50 fam-
ily‟s access to 5 free over the
counter medications a week. I can‟t
wait to share in the fun at future
meetings.
Audrey Keglovitz
HHC FRG meetings are typically
held the 1st Tuesday of the month
at 5:30 at the Piney Hills Commu-
nity Center.
Hello all, I am the new FRG leader.
Tami is finishing up school; I volun-
teered to help her through this
transition. I would like to thank
everyone for their support and
understanding through this change.
HHC has been busy these last cou-
ple months. We survived the hot
weather with a company org day at
Happy Hollow that was a huge
success. Everyone had fun eating
FRG Leader’s Nook
“Even though
we can’t have
all we want, we
ought to be
thankful we
don’t get what
we deserve”
- Unknown
P A G E 4
“I am thankful for
laughter, except
when milk comes
out of my nose.”
- Woody Allen
FSC Spartan Word I want to say thanks to all the
Soldiers and Families that
made this quarter a big suc-
cess. Your support is what
drives this company to accom-
plish many tasks with seamless
effort. Our company organiza-
tional day was a huge success.
We sent numerous convoys to
St. Louis in support of Opera-
tion Home Front which sup-
plied the Fort Leonard Wood
area with book bags and nu-
merous school and baby sup-
plies. We sponsored a duck
for the 94th Engineers to race
in the annual Waynesville duck
race. Spartan leaders had the
opportunity to attend the bat-
talion staff ride to Tippecanoe
battlefield. We explored a new
PT options by having
“lumberjack” physical
training in our motor-
pool. It‟s been a great
quarter and look for-
ward to the next fiscal
year.
CPT Robinette
First, our company organiza-
tional day was held on July 1 at
the Stonegate Community
Center. Not only did this
build unit cohesion, it also was
a great opportunity for family
members to meet and start
building relationships. Our
second event was the Self
Care Class for the pharmacy
card during a FRG meeting. By
attending this class families are
eligible for free generic medi-
cines from the Ft. Leonard
Wood pharmacy and is an-
other way for our families to
save money.
On a final note, I want to
thank everyone who helped
with our two fundraisers this
past quarter. Your time and
support are much appreciated.
Amanda Robinette
Families are an important part
of the military world, and being
involved in Family Readiness
Groups is a great way for fam-
ily members to be involved in
the company. It is an easy way
to learn what is coming up in
the soldiers‟ training and what
resources are available to
them. This quarter our com-
pany had two events that in-
cluded and educated families.
T H E W O L V E R Z I N E
FRG Leader’s Nook
Commemorating Patriot Day with children at East Elementary School.
77th Rock Steady Report
P A G E 5 9 4 T H E N G I N E E R B A T T A L I O N
events, allowing us to provide food,
beverages, and activities for both
children and adults at Company
Organizational Day.
On the 13th of August we said
goodbye to CPT Shiplet, at our
Change of Command Ceremony
and welcomed CPT Hamilton and
his wife to the Company.
At Our FRG Meeting we hosted a
The 77th FRG has been busy this
month planning and raising funds
for Our Company Organizational
Day to be held September 2nd at
Waynesville City Park.
Our fundraisers this month have
included; a Bake Sale at the Battal-
ion Organizational Day and Pie in
the Face at Motor Pool. We raised
almost $650.00 between these two
Book Swap event, provided infor-
mation concerning new school
policies, and discussed upcoming
FTX‟s.
We plan to stay busy offering sup-
port to spouses and families during
the scheduled FTX‟s and begin
fundraising again to offer; a Family
Night Event and a Christmas Bash.
Angie Bryant
FRG Leader’s Nook
DEDICATION:
DEFINED BY THE
OUTLAW FAMILY
Over the last sev-
eral months, many
things have changed
for the Outlaws.
Commanders, pla-
toon leaders, and
platoon sergeants
have come and gone. A platoon
has deployed, and many Soldiers
have joined or left the Outlaw Fam-
ily. Through this turmoil, one thing
remains constant, and that is the
dedication of the Outlaw Soldiers
and the Outlaw Family
Readiness Group. Many
hours have been spent in
the burning sun at the
TTB jobsite, with FRG
volunteers at their side
to man the snack shack
in the 100 degree heat.
They also provided
snacks to the Outlaws
during early mornings at the motor
pool while the Soldiers were con-
ducting training. The FRG sacrificed
weekends to meet and plan past
and upcoming events, such as the
spouses‟ party and the Outlaw
Organizational Day. These actions
demonstrate the dedication the
Outlaw family has, both in its Sol-
diers and its FRG. It is easy to talk
about making a difference, but
much harder to actually do it, and
these Soldiers and volunteers have,
and will continue to make a great
impact on the success of the Out-
laws.
CPT Brent Hamilton
SSG Eggleston wins the
post level Combatives
Tournament Champion-
ship in the light heavy-
weight division. Congrats!
BN Wolverine
Family Day
P A G E 6
“Some people are
always grumbling
because roses have
thorns; I am
thankful that
thorns have roses”
- Unknown
103rd Viper Bytes Hello Vipers and the Viper
Family! The tempo of this great
company has been extremely
busy over the last two months.
I was very honored to take
command of this great unit in
late July, and believe me, things
have been happening at break-
neck speed ever since! Head-
quarters Section has done an
excellent job integrating the
few changes involved with a
new command, as well as run-
ning the day to day business of
a company with Soldiers
spread all over the United
States. First Platoon, following
a well executed mission at the
Ft. Wood Ammunition Supply
Point, is gearing up to do a
high visibility construction
mission in Nogales, AZ, in
support of the US Border
Patrol. Second Platoon is busy
preparing to begin construc-
tion on a range upgrade on-
post while handling a multitude
of duties here at home. Third
Platoon recently returned
from Ft Irwin, CA, where they
did an excellent job during
their environmental mission.
Maintenance has continued to
be the class of the battalion,
making mission and keeping
the Viper equipment in a high
state of readiness. As the com-
pany prepares to go to the
field at Ft Wood, and to Ft
Chaffee, AR next month, we
continue to appreciate all of
the support that we receive
from our Viper Families. With-
out you, we could never be as
successful as we are! Until
next time...VIPERS, FIRST TO
STRIKE!!! ~CPT Bradford
T H E W O L V E R Z I N E
CPT Bradford taunts Solders
and Families as they attempt
to dunk him at the BN Wol-
verine Family Day in August.
P A G E 7 9 4 T H E N G I N E E R B A T T A L I O N
MISSIONS
August was an extremely busy
month for the 232nd!
2nd Platoon just got back on 31 July
from a 25 day mission at NTC.
Where they were successful in
their mission: 1) they provided
Environmental Control and Safety
to (5) Forwarding Operating Bases
(FOB), and 2) and had no issues
what so ever. This says a lot about
the leadership and their Soldiers.
The 1SG and I appreciate all the
hard work you all displayed during
this mission. 1LT Cain left with a
bang! Much appreciation to you,
SSG Delaney, and the entire 2nd
platoon.
1st Platoon headed off to Fort Riley,
Kansas on 10 August. 1LT Nichols
and SFC Loveless were quick on
their feet to deploy within a one
week‟s notice on their new as-
signed mission. Their will lend
horizontal support to improve
medical simulation training, the EFT
lane, and to assist in the improve-
ment of the trench warfare area on
Range 53. A great project for both
the well experienced of Soldiers
and the newly arrived ones into
such a rewarding military specialty.
3rd Platoon will head on a 30 day
mission to NTC, 17 Sep, to support
the 5th Eng Bn‟s NTC rotation. Do
great things 2LT Foglia and SFC
Keiffer!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
We are currently prepping for our
first Co FTX of the year!
2nd platoon will head off to Laredo
for a 49 day mission. They will lend
construction to improving a road
for the United States Border Patrol.
3rd platoon will head off to NTC for
a 30 day mission. They will provide
support to the 5th‟s Eng‟s NTC
rotation.
CLOSING COMMENTS:
We will continue to go at a fast
pace for the rest of the year, major
Company and Battalion events are
coming up….but I know we will
come out shining. I appreciate
everyone‟s hard work….keep it up.
As long as we BE ALL THAT
WE CAN BE (my favorite army
slogan), and do what‟s right at all
times, we can‟t go wrong. WARRI-
ORS!
CASSANDRA D. McGINNIS
CPT, EN
Commanding
but all of our spouses
simply MAKE THINGS
HAPPEN, and you all
truly support your
Soldiers in such a way,
that it only makes us stronger.
Cassandra D. McGinnis
We have another addition to the
FRG volunteer family. Mrs. Mi-
chelle Bishop has signed on as a Co
-Leader in the FRG. She will be an
AWESOME addition to the whole
working team. I get so excited
when I see spouses volunteer in the
Company. I truly believe we are as
strong as we are not only because
of the strong NCOs in the Com-
pany (the backbone of the Army),
FRG Leader’s Nook Six Flags trip was AWESOME, a
total of 153 personnel got to enjoy
a day out in the Sun on the Army‟s
time, and mostly on the Army‟s
[FRG‟s] dime! You can‟t beat that.
232nd Warrior Review
SGT Ford finally got promoted! The
Army decided to make this Soldier an
NCO back in June, and everything finally
caught up to him. I sincerely apologize
for all the mishap and hope we NEVER
see anything like this again. Congratula-
tions SGT Ford…and we so enjoyed
sharing such a wonderful moment with
your BEAUTIFUL family.
P A G E 8
Chaplain’s Blessings
Do you feel friendless? Try
some unselfish giving of your
time, energy and emotion to
your family and friends.
Selfless service also demands a
look within the workplace.
Mission effectiveness hinges
upon how you interrelate,
cooperate and collaborate
with co-workers in a common
focus and purpose to effec-
tively accomplish an objective.
If you are a Lone Ranger, per-
haps you are a good actor, but
you can‟t be an effective work-
place team member when your
operation is dismally deficient.
Efficient operations include
making your co-workers feel
like they all are contributors.
How much do you sacrifice for
your team members at work?
Devotion to mission and occu-
pation is only effectual when
you devote yourself to those
in the team and the purpose
for which that team exists.
That dog-eat-dog, step-on-the-
next-head rung, climb to the
top of the King of the Hill will
find you in a dung pile at the
base, because that motivation
is all wrong. Taking one for
the team must be brought up
to yet a higher level; that‟s
where credit for a job well
done is best collected, rather
than taking the credit for the
job yourself. The team does
the job!
Both home and workplace
teams work best when all indi-
viduals sacrifice self-interest
for the benefit of the team as a
whole. Families, friends and co-
workers find true success in
self-sacrifice for a common
goal of the group.
True success is not measured
by how distinctly independent
you are, rather how contrib-
utive.
When you evaluate team
members you will find some
with inadequacies, which only
selfless acts of direction can
cure. You must find a way to
restore the inexperienced,
gently discipline the erring, and
forgive the offender. Doing
these things takes real humility
and real internal fortitude be-
cause you realize some of
those same faults within your-
self. Evaluation, in itself, opens
you for scrutiny, and fortu-
nately, change.
As you sacrifice for others,
each sacrifice nets the next;
they become a continual wheel
of selfless members helping
each other to do better and be
better. A transformation revo-
lution avalanches as selfless
service rolls from one person
to the next: a friendship into a
marriage, a family into a team,
a platoon into the U.S. Army,
and a nation into the world.
And that‟s who makes this
revolution reality. You.
You are the greatest when you
are selfless, sacrificing for the
benefit of others.
Chaplain (CPT) Kevin Daul
T H E W O L V E R Z I N E
“It isn’t what you
have in your
pocket that makes
you thankful, but
what you ave in
your heart.”
- Unknown
Selfless service is the new
revolution
Has your concern for self-
absorbed career advancement
overruled relationships at
home and work? What about
those decisions and actions
that help your image or your
career? Is that your preoccupa-
tion? Bottom line, selfless
service deserves your reevalu-
ation today. You live, love and
work in community, and how
you relate to that community
depends on your success, do-
mestically and at work.
Selfless service addresses your
relationships, starting at home.
Those who live with you know
you best, so how do you relate
to your spouse, children, other
family members or room-
mates?
Are your home relations
mostly competitive rather than
cooperative? If you find your-
self in argument more than
agreement and cooperation
with members in your home,
those relationships need refin-
ing.
Are you selfless in service to
your spouse? Do you sacrifice
for your children? What about
your friends, do you concede
to their needs? Your family and
friends need to experience a
self-denying, unselfish compan-
ion. You need to be willing to
forgo some of your own needs
and pleasures for the benefit of
others.
Do you feel alone at home?
Farewell My Friend
P A G E 9 9 4 T H E N G I N E E R B A T T A L I O N
So Long, Farewell, auf Wiedersehen,
Good-bye. To all of you who are leav-
ing to move on to bigger and better
things we wish you good luck in your
life and career.
HHC
SSG Adams, SPC Dunz, SGT
McDole, SPC Peters, SGT Nieren-
berger, SPC Nicholson, CPT Slack,
MAJ Sutton
FSC
SPC Acevedo, SPC Aycock, SPC
Blevins, SGT Bunn, SPC Franceschi-
quinones, SPC Jimenz, SSG Lucus,
SFC Pacheco, SPC Templeton,
CW2 Boggess
77th
SGT Bradshaw, SPC Clark, SPC
Cooper, SPC McFarland, SPC Pina-
les, SSG Richerson, SPC Salvador,
SPC Torres, SSG Wing
103rd
SGT Beauharnos, SPC Burnash,
SGT Calder, SPC Clay, SGT
Garrett, CPL Hanson, PFC James,
SPC Ketchum, PFC Knapp, PFC
and MAJ Winkler & family.
FSC
CPL Gibson & Family, PFC Wine &
family, SGT St John & family, SPC
Badeaux, SPC Nunez & family, SGT
Whittle & family, PV2 Cummings,
PFC Glass
77th
SPC Gunter, SPC Gilmore, SPC Lee
& family, SGT Vanvorce & family,
SFC Jones, SGT Benjamin & family
103rd
SGT Eskridge & family, SGT Setch-
We welcome into the ranks of the
Wolverines the following Soldiers
and Families:
HHC
PFC Raymond & family, SGT Po-
baanz & family, SPC Woodside &
family, PV2 Agular, PV2 Rawson,
FPV Leonard, SFC Jones & family,
SPC Tester & family, SGT Crist &
family, PFC Mullens, PV2 Haynes,
PFC Harsell, SGT Oats & family,
SFC Miller & family, PV2 Grosso &
family, SPC Estradarios, PFC
Owens, CPT McKelvin & family,
Special Deliveries
Welcome Wolverines!
HHC - Drake family
FSC - Pate family, Pacheco family, Kejeergard family, Wisler family
77th - Benvignati family, Ponce family, Bradshaw family, Donaldson family
103rd - Brandon family, Deans family
232nd - Wright family, Cardona family, Shoemaker family
field & family, SPC Gray & family,
SPC Afualo Robinson & family, PFC
Kabus, PV2 Sargent, SGT Snook &
family, SGT Moran & family, PFC
Mean & family, SPC Saubert & fam-
ily, SGT Enns & family
232nd
SPC Gore & family, SGT Espinoza &
family, SGT Hart & family, SGT
Jones, SGT Munoz, PV2 Guy &
family, SGT Hudspeth & family, PFC
Joyce & family, SFC Loveless &
family, 2LT Johns, SGT Wegner
Parker, SPC Spaarga-
ren, SGT Stutzman,
SPC Sutton, SPC
Vaiau, SPC Williams
232nd
SPC Dill, SPC Monday, SGT Peles,
SGT Ribultan, SPC Shoemaker, SPC
Tipton, SPC Whitfield
P A G E 1 0
Advisors cont’d
T H E W O L V E R Z I N E
give her/him an unusually strong and resilient heart so it can swell with pride in her husband's or his
wife‟s achievements, sustain the pain of separations, beat soundly when it's over-worked and tired,
and be large enough to say 'I understand,' when she/he does not, and say 'I love you,' regardless."
“Lord,” said the angel touching his arm gently, “Go to bed and get some rest. You can finish this
tomorrow.”
“I can‟t stop now,” said the Lord. “I am so close to creating something unique. Already this model
heals herself /himself when she/he is sick. She/He can put up 6 unexpected guests for the weekend,
wave goodbye to her husband/his wife from a post, depot, or airport, and understand why it is im-
portant that he/she leave.”
The angel circled the model of the Army spouse, looked at it closely and sighed, "It looks fine, but
it's too soft."
"She/He might look soft," replied the Lord, "but she/he has the strength of a lion. You would not
believe what she/he can endure."
Finally, the angel bent over and ran her/his finger across the cheek of the Lord's creation. "There‟s a
leak," she announced. "Something is wrong with the construction. I am not surprised that it has
cracked. You are trying to put too much into this model."
The Lord appeared offended at the angel's lack of confidence. What you see is not a leak," he said.
"It's a tear."
"A tear? What is it there for?" asked the angel.
The Lord replied, "It's for joy sadness, pain, disappointment, loneliness, pride: a dedication to all the
values that she and her husband/he and his wife hold dear."
"You are a genius!" exclaimed the angel.
The Lord looked puzzled and replied, "I didn't put it there."
The Lord paused for a moment and then smiling he told the angel: “Take note! Our Army
Spouse is well read in My Word. She/he emulates James 1:2-4: „When you have many
kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy, because you know that these troubles test
your faith, and this will give you patience. Let your patience show itself perfectly in what
you do. Then you will be perfect and complete and will have everything you need.‟ ”
The angel exclaimed, “Well done!”
Thank you Wolverine Spouses!!! We may not really run off coffee or be prepared to host 4 or 40
unannounced, but your hearts are pure and resilient. You are appreciated for all of the unseen sacri-
fices that you make. Again, thank you for your faithful service to this GREAT BN and to our GREAT
Nation.
Wolverines!
Tish and Sheree
94th Engineer Battalion
Senior Advisors, Tish
Anderson & Sheree Keel
“Blessed are those
that can give
without
remembering and
receive without
forgetting.”
- Unknown
Things to Do in Our Communities
P A G E 1 1 9 4 T H E N G I N E E R B A T T A L I O N
“Kindness is
difficult to give
away because
it keeps
coming back.”
- Unknown
Quick Tips for Spending Less line.
• Carpool, ride a bike, or use public
transportation.
• Barter. Trade babysitting, chores,
yard work, and other services with
neighbors and friends.
• Before making a purchase, ask
yourself three questions. Can I re-
pair it instead of replacing it? Do I
really need it? Is this the best price?
Written with the help of reviewer Melanie
Hardie, MA, CFP®, AFC, LADC. Ms. Hardie
is a senior financial consultant who has been
providing financial services at Ceridian for 12
years.
This article is provided to service members
and their families as part of the Military
OneSource program, which offers informa-
tion and support on a wide range of family
and personal issues. To access the program
online visit www.MilitaryOneSource.com or call
Military OneSource today. From the United
States call 1-800-342-9647. Military One-
Source is brought to you by the Department
of Defense at no cost to you.
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reserved.
Here are some ways to make small,
everyday changes to cut back on
expenses:
• Understand your budget. Start to
think and talk more openly about
your money goals. This will help
you get on track to living within
your means.
• Cut back to one credit card.
• Pay down credit cards as quickly
as you can. Ask to have the interest
lowered on your card or switch
your balance to a card with a lower
rate.
• Make it hard to get to your money.
Leave your credit card and ATM
card at home.
• Shop from a list and stick to it.
Plan purchases based on need.
• Don’t go food shopping when
you’re hungry.
• Eat out less. Bring lunch to work.
• Don’t pay full price. Buy used.
Additional Help Available
The Financial Readiness Program at
ACS not only offers budget and
debt management classes but also
one on one counseling. They are
available to help you set up a man-
ageable budget you can follow. If
you are in need of more assistance
they can help you with consolidat-
ing debt and making a plan to pay it
down. The program also offers
classes on learning how to save and
invest, preparing financially for a
move and buying a car or a house.
To find out more about these FREE
services call 596-0212 today!
Buy at outlet stores. Buy store
brands. Buy in bulk.
• Conserve. Turn off the lights when
you‟re out. Turn off the tap when
washing dishes or washing your
hands. Turn off the air conditioner
or turn down the heat when you‟re
out. Keep window shades down
during the day in hot weather.
• Raise the deductibles on car and
home insurance to lower the premi-
ums. See if you qualify for insurance
discounts.
• Take advantage of what’s in your
community. Take your children to
public parks. Read the community
calendar in the newspaper to find
out about free events. Use your
local library for movie rentals and
Internet use.
• Share purchases with others. Buy a
neighborhood lawnmower or swing
set.
• Combine errands to save on gaso-
ATV Rodeo, 25 September at
Shady Dell Park, Richland, MO.
Gates open at 12:00, admission
is $3.00. (573)765-4421
Journey Stories, 2 October - 13
November. The Smithsonian
Traveling Exhibit will be at the
Old Stagecoach stop downtown
Waynesville with lots of events,
activities and displays. FREE
Frogtober Fest, 9 October
Waynesville City Park. Experi-
ence the Middle Ages through
arts, crafts and demonstrations.
Haunted Hayride, 15-16 Octo-
ber at FLW‟s Lake of the Ozarks
Recreation Area from 7:30 pm -
10:00 pm. Bring your marshmel-
lows for the bonfire! 789 Olney
Cir, Linn Creek. 573-346-5673
FREE
Halloween Bash - 23 October
from 6:30-9:30 at the Pulaski
County FLW Shrine Club (exit
153 off I-44). Safe trick-or-
treating, haunted houses and a
hay ride. $2.00 donation.
Parents Night/Day Out 2nd
Sunday 12-4pm and 4th Friday 6-
10pm for ages up to 5th grade.
Cost is $4.00/hr. 596-0200
P A G E 1 2
“Difficulties are
opportunities to
better things;
they are
stepping stones
to greater
experience.”
- Unknown
Relationship Resources
Check out these great FREE
materials from Military One
Source to help enhance and
strengthen your relationships!
The Five Love Lan-
guages By Gary
Chapman
This book teaches
ways to express
love. What speaks
volumes to you
may be meaningless
to your spouse. The key to
understanding a loved one's
needs is learning the right
way to say "I love you,"
whether through quality time,
physical touch, acts of service,
gifts, or words of affirmation.
Staying Strong as
a Couple CD
Conflict and
compromise,
understanding
and trust. Stay-
ing strong as a couple is a con-
stant challenge no matter how
long you‟ve been together. On
this recording, psychologist
and researcher Dr. John Gott-
man talks about the common
challenges couples face and
how to get through those
challenges and grow closer as
partners.
Fighting for Your
Marriage: Positive
Steps for Prevent-
ing Divorce and
Preserving a Last-
ing Love by How-
ard Markman
The new and updated edition
of this bestselling book on
marriage enhancement and
divorce prevention offers in-
valuable advice on achieving
better communication and
problem-solving skills.
Changes and Choices: Cre-
ating the life you want in
your 20s and 30s
Your twenties and thir-
ties can be full of adven-
that appeal to them in each
category each month. Some of
the past activities offered have
been Archery, Canoeing,
Framing, Cooking, Golf and
Auto Maintenance.
The program is free for sixth-
to 12th-graders and available
for a small fee to first- to fifth-
graders. For those enrolled in
School Age Services (SAS)
before/after school program it
is also free.
Contact Tiffany Harris for
more information at 596-0200.
Edge! is an exciting new pro-
gram that provides out-of-
school activities for children
and youth. The Army-wide
program was made possible
through an Army Family Cove-
nant initiative and cooperation
between CYSS and several
MWR departments.
Edge! stands for Experience,
Develop, Grow, and Excel.
The four primary categories of
EDGE! are Adventure, Art, Fit
and Life. Children and youth
may sign up for those activities
T H E W O L V E R Z I N E
Edge! Program
ture and opportunity. But they
can also be stressful. How do
you know you‟re making the
right decisions? This CD
features Alexandra Robbins,
author of Conquering Your
Quarterlife Crisis: Advice from
twentysomethings who have
been there and survived talking
about getting through the hard
times and figuring out what
you want and how to get it.
These books, CDs and even
more resources are available
to you at no cost through
Military One Source at
www.militaryonesource.com.
Just do a search for the title or
browse for others through the
Find Information tab on the
Web site.
October classes
classes on Army 101; Spouse Bat-
tlemind Training provides information
on the emotional stages of separation;
Strong Bonds provides relationship
building skills; and Army Community
Service (ACS) offers real-life classes in
a variety of areas.
Knowing who and where to turn to in
any situation whether it is during a
deployment, TDY, or normal work
schedule is important also. Your
Family Readiness Group Leader is
trained and prepared to provide you
referrals if you need assistance. Addi-
tionally FRG meetings often provide
information and resources and an
opportunity to build your support
FAMILY READINESS. It‟s a term
used often when speaking to military
Families. When you first heard this
phrase did you ask yourself ready for
what?
Family Readiness is the preparing and
equipping Army Families with the
skills and tools needed to successfully
meet the challenges of military life.
By meeting this goal through informa-
tion, training and experience, success-
ful Army Families are fully prepared
to meet that challenge.
How do you become ready? There
are many programs available to help
prepare and educate you. Army Fam-
ily Team Building (AFTB) offers
system.
When should you be ready? Family
Readiness is a permanent responsibil-
ity, emergencies can happen at any
time. Being ready means having the
knowledge, skills, and courage to take
care of yourself and your Family when
your Soldier is home or away - no
matter the situation. It does not
begin or end with deployment.
Are you ready?
Stephanie Leary
Stephanie D. Leary
Family Readiness Support Assistant
Bldg 1022 East 20th Street
Fort Leoanrd Wood, MO 65473
Phone: (573)596-0131 x63968
Cell: (573)837-8086
E-mail: stephanie.leary@us.army.mil
94th Engineer FRG Steering Committee
Mission Statement:
We will listen to and handle Family member con-
cerns and issues with respect, understanding, and
kindness.
We will provide the necessary, appropriate commu-
nications and resources to help Family members stay
informed, knowledgeable, and educated.
We will reach out personally to all Family members
with genuine concern and appreciations in order to
sustain, support and motivate them throughout their
Wolverine tours.
We will act responsibly with the financial assets and
resources of the 94th Engineer Battalion and promise
to use these monies to benefit the Wolverine Family
members as a whole.
94th Engineer Battalion
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