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7/28/2019 2FURY News Volume 1 Issue 1 (FRG EIB Edition)
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Dear families, friends and Paratroopers of 2 Fury Since the battal-
ion change of command over 4 months ago there have been signifi-cant changes in 2-508 PIR, as well as, many accomplishments.
Most apparent has been the personnel turnover. We said goodbye
to almost 200 Paratroopers and their families when they moved to
new duty assignments or transitioned to civilian life after honorable
service to our great nation.
As weve said goodbye to many of our key Paratroopers over that
last several months, weve also had the opportunity to welcome new
Paratroopers into the battalion. This includes new company com-
mand teams in Alpha Company, Delta Company, HHC, and the For-
ward Support Company. We will definitely miss those who departed,
but are excited to welcome the next generation of 2 Fury Paratroop-
ers and their families to the battalion.
Over the last several months, our main focus has been the reset of
our personnel and equipment. As we transitioned from a challeng-
ing deployment, our primary focus over the holiday period was allow-
ing our Paratroopers the time they needed to reintegrate with fami-
lies, loved ones, and life at Fort Bragg. The battalion also spent
countless hours resetting our equipment and integrating new equip-
ment into the organization.
The battalion marked the transition from our reset period to our
training density with the Expert Infantrymans Badge training and
testing in mid-February. Perhaps one of the most prestigious
awards an infantryman can earn, this years EIB was a terrific event.
Out of 300 Paratroopers who started testing on day one, 30 Para-
troopers earned the EIB. Our battalion fire support teams also par-
ticipated in an intensive training period over several weeks which
concluded with a series of competition categories. Our battalion
swept every single category which included best fire support team,
best fire support NCO, and best fire support Officer.
One of the most significant challenges weve faced over the last
several months has been the reconstitution of key capabilities
within the battalion. Delta Company, the Battalion Mortars, and the
Battalion Scouts have all undergone significant reorganization. Im
pleased to note that Delta Company has completely reorganized
from a Rifle Company back to a Weapons Company structure. They
literally rebuilt their vehicle fighting platforms from next to nothing
and have begun the process of training on a
critical capability. The company recentlyrolled to the field as a weapons company for
the first time in at least 6 years. The battal-
ion Mortar Platoon has trained hard over
the last couple of months and last week
they were able to fire their first mortar
round in over 15 months. Finally, the Scout Platoon continues to
work on rebuilding critical reconnaissance skills which started with a
restructure of personnel in the platoon.
The battalion also continues to focus heavily in training on our air-
borne capability. One of the things that makes our organization truly
unique is our ability to fly anywhere in the world at anytime to con-
duct a forced entry airborne operation. We are working hard to con-
tinue to develop our level of proficiency in being able to accomplishthis task.
Over the coming months the battalion will move into a busy training
period which will be highlighted by our intensive training cycle in April
and May. During this period, the battalion will deploy to the field for
several weeks and will focus on important collective skills and tasks.
It will be an extremely challenging yet rewarding training event for
every Paratrooper.
I would like to close by thanking all the
friends and families of our Paratroop-
ers. What your husbands, wives, sons,
and daughters do for our nation is
extraordinary. They are literally the
first line of defense for our country.
They are willing to go anywhere at any
time to protect our way of life. They
attack every mission with professional
pride and determination without seek-
ing recognition or reward. Their ac-
complishments on a daily basis never
cease to amaze me. These men and
women couldnt do it without your
encouragement and support. Thank
you for all you do!
2Fury6LTC Andrew S. Zieseniss
2nd Battalion 508th Parachute Infantry RegimentBldg B-1928 Red Devil Lane Fort Bragg, NC 28310BN Staff Duty Phone: 910-908-0097
March 2013
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Inside this issue:
2 Fury 6 1
Alpha Company 2
Bravo Company 3
Charlie Company 4
Delta Company 5
Foxtrot Company 6
HHC 7
FRSA / Chaplain 8
LTC Andrew S. Zieseniss
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Alpha Company
GREETINGS FROM ALPHA COMPANY!Alpha Company started 2013 by quickly jumping back into
the training cycle. Having completed rest and refit from OEF
XII, the Paratroopers of Alpha Company turned to rebuilding
their Infantry core competencies. In January, they executed
qualification ranges for all their weapon systems, and wel-
comed their new commander, CPT Samuel J. Garrison.
Captain Samuel Silver Fox Garrison took command of
Alpha Company on January 31st from Captain Joseph
Fightin Joe Forney. CPT Forney served as Alpha Com-
panys commanding officer from January 2011 to January
2013. Over the course of two years, he rebuilt the company
from the ground up following the OEF X deployment,
trained and prepared the men for combat, and led them
back to Afghanistan for another successful deployment into
the historical heartland of the Taliban. CPT Forney took the
company through deployment and back, bringing every
soldier home safely. For his service to the unit and the
United States Army, Captain Forney was awarded the Meri-
torious Service Medal. The paratroopers of Alpha Companywould like to wish CPT Forney and his wife Kari the best of
luck as they strike out on their next endeavor!
In February, Alpha Company focused on training and test-
ing for the coveted Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB). First
Sergeant Barnes and Sergeant First Class Nye, along with
our other EIB qualified NCOs, set up a patrol lane for the
testing, while 55 of our paratroopers attempted the gruel-
ing week-long test. The Expert Infantryman Badge test re-
quires Infantryman to qualify expert on an M4 Carbine,
complete an Army Physical Fitness Test, day and night land
navigation, and a 12 mile road march, as well as complete
a myriad of Infantry specific tasks tested to a rigid time
standard.
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Alpha Company Upcoming Events:Intensive Training Cycle
CPT Garrison and 1SG Barnes
New TroopersPV1 Solley
PV2 Ratcliff
PFC Parsons
PFC Marcy
SPC Fagbola
SPC Brabham
SPC Anderson
March PromotionsSSG Parrish
CPT Garrison passes the colors to
1SG Barnes during the A Co
Change of Command Ceremony
LTC Zieseniss awards CPT Forney
the Meritorious Service Medal
Those who hold the EIB represent
the best the Infantry has to offer,
and we would like to congratulate
our Paratroopers who recently
earned their EIB:
-Sergeant Macy
-Sergeant Freeland
-Sergeant Ready
-Specialist Spencer
-Specialist Imperial
-Specialist Capen
-Specialist Stockner
-Specialist Yoder
-Specialist Ba
- Private First Class Latta
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Bravo Company
EXPERT INFANTRYMANS BADGE TESTINGPROVES CHALLENGING AND REWARDING
FOR 2-508 PIR PARATROOPERSRecently, Bravo Company soldiers trained and went through the
physical and mental testing to earn the EIB Badge. In 1944,
Army Chief of Staff, George C. Marshall, initiated the develop-
ment of an Award to honor the U.S. Army Infantryman. The Of-
fice of Heraldic Activity of the Quartermaster General began
work on designing a badge that would represent the U.S. Infan-
trys tough, hard-hitting role in combat, and symbolize profi-
ciency in the Infantry Arts. Paratroopers gained much from the
training and testing that was executed by the NCOs of 4BCT.
The following list are the B Co Soldiers that earned their badge
after the grueling 4 days of testing. Berets off to those that
tested and earned their badge!
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Bravo Company Upcoming EventsIntensive Training Cycle
CPT Robinson and 1SG Goodart
New TroopersPFC Trujillo
PV2 Thrasher
PFC Peralta
PV2 Medlin
PFC Maglott
PV2 Licourt
March PromotionsSGT Florence
PFC Bowles
The talented SSG Nathan Fair
poses with his guitar.
The end of the EIB road march
Congratulations to theBRAVO COMPANY EIBAWARDEES:-SGT Churchill, Phillip
-SSG Fair, Nathan
-1LT Maldonado, Anthony
-SPC Malik, Dalton
-SPC Visaya, Jan Christian
-PFC Owens, Justin
-SPC Zettel, David
Great work, men!
BRAVO COMPANYS SINGER-SONGWRITER IS MAK-ING A NAME FOR HIMSELF
2Fury has a performer in our midst! SSG Nathan Fair, from 1st
Platoon Bravo Company, has been writing songs and perform-
ing live for some time now. He was discovered on Nov 30th,
2011 showcasing his talent at the Unplugged Singer/
Songwriter competition at Huske's Hardware House in Fayette-
ville, NC. Out of 38 artists, SSG Fair won 1st place. His song
from that nights performance, Fallen Soldier, began to
spread on the internet. SSG Fair was signed shortly thereafter
by Rock The Boat Records. Fallen Soldier is now available for
purchase on iTunes, with 100% of the profits going to benefit
the Wounded Warrior Project and Operation Restored Warrior.
He describes his genre of music as Americana, Rockabilly, Al-
ternative, acoustic all rolled into one. His most recent perform-ance was on February 20th, when he opened for and sang
alongside the rock band Madison Rising in Charlotte, NC. The
show was a great success. SSG Fair will be performing all over
the East Coast. He is scheduled to open and sing another set
with Madison Rising on April 23 in Fayetteville, NC, as well as
the Buffalo Chip Sturgis Bike Rally on August 8th, which benefits
the Navy SEAL Foundation, and the Special Operations Speaks
Foundation. He also has an international performance sched-
uled in the Netherlands in celebration of Dutch Veterans Day.
A Bravo Company Paratrooper
engages targets
The buddy carry!
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Charlie Company
GREETING FROM CHARLIE COMPANY!2013 has been a busy year so far for the Paratroopers of Charlie Company. They have be-
gun training on key Infantry tasks to get themselves back to the basics. The company has
conducted multiple ranges, airborne operations, and competed for the Expert Infantryman
Badge (EIB). The forward observers for the company also took part in the Fire Support Team
(FIST) Certification.
The Charlie Company FIST team spent five weeks competing in a brigade-wide certification
during the months of January and February. The event included testing on call-for-fire proce-dures, hands-on testing of their equipment, an Army Physical Fitness Test, a written test, and
culminated in a 12 mile ruck march. Charlies Team came away from the event taking first
place in the brigade. They also secured a few individual awards as well. Charlies Fire Sup-
port Non-Commissioned Officer, Staff Sergeant McKoy, won best Fire Support NCO in the
brigade and Second Platoons Forward Observer, Specialist Daughton, had the best time in
the brigade on the 12 mile ruck march. The team secured the bragging rights for the com-
pany as well as the Best FIST streamer for the guidon and we would like to congratulate
them on all of their achievements.
The Infantrymen of Charlie spent the month of February training and testing for the Expert
Infantryman Badge (EIB). The Expert Infantryman Badge test itself consists of an M4 Carbine
Expert Qualification, an Army Physical Fitness Test, a number of essential Infantry tasks,
land navigation, and a 12 mile road march to cap off the event. Sergeant First Class Hayes,
Sergeant First Class Devalle, and Staff Sergeant Weiers established and ran several lanes in
support of the testing. Overall from the company, 69 Paratroopers went out for the badge,
with six earning the prestigious award. On behalf of Charlie Company, congratulations to all
of the Paratroopers that earned the badge and thank you to everyone who supported the
testing.
Charlie Company will continue to train over the next month to improve upon all its Paratroop-
ers individual tasks and to prepare for the upcoming Intensive Training Cycle in April.
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Charlie Company Upcoming EventsIntensive Training Cycle
CPT Armenta and 1SG Clark
New TroopersPFC Shuler
PFC Savolskis
SPC Ross
SPC Neiderer
PV2 Monthei
PFC Martines
PFC Estep
March PromotionsSPC Goode
SPC Herrera
SPC Lambert
SPC Yarbrough
PFC Ashworth
PFC Carver
PFC Keeley
PFC Nelson
PFC Trent
The paratroopers that earned
their EIB were:
-First Lieutenant Lee
-First Lieutenant Walmsley
-Staff Sergeant Ridenour
-Sergeant Ford
-Sergeant Perrine
-Specialist Blackman
The FIST awardees pose for a pic-
ture with Brig. Gen. Charles Flynn,
the Deputy Division Commander
A Charlie Company Paratrooper
bounds to cover during one of his
EIB testing lanes
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Delta Company
GREETINGS FROM DELTA COMPANY!Delta Company has started the first quarter of 2013 on
an adventure, claiming and establishing its new identity
as a Heavy Weapons Company. What this means on the
ground level is we have fewer troopers than other com-
panies, more HMMVWs, and missions with a focus on
using these vehicles to our advantage on the battlefield.
This has been a lot of fun for us as we get to fire new and
larger weapons than we are used to and drive furtherand faster than any other company in the battalion.
In addition to transitioning, Delta has participated with
the rest of 2 Fury on increasing our Airborne proficiency
with men, weapons and equipment. Now we not only
practice jumping from planes, but we continue to in-
crease our responsibility on the ground following the
jump with missions and rehearsals. On top of our own
jumps, 2 Fury has been helping send out 2nd Brigade for
jumps as they practice for being the Global Response
Force which has the mission to be prepared to jump into
anywhere in the world within 18 hours of notification.
Starting in March and extending into and ramping up in
April, Delta Company has taken to the field to increase its
combat readiness with hands-on field training.
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Delta Company Upcoming EventsIntensive Training Cycle
CPT Abruzzese and 1SG Simon
New TroopersPFC Stein
SPC Birdsall
PFS Bateau
March PromotionsSPC Garcia
Delta Company Paratroopers
conduct training in Area J
Delta Company Paratroopers
assist a simulated casualty
Delta Company spent time at the Heavy Drop Rig Site preparing to drop their vehicles from the sky.
A Delta Company Paratrooper
mans the .50. Hes ready to
Get After It!
SPC Diesburg Re-enlistment
administered by CW2 Dulaney
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Foxtrot Company
GREETINGS FROM FOXTROT COMPANY!The Maintenance Platoon has been at the forefront of the
Battalions RESET process since the Afghanistan redeploy-
ment. The shop office clerks work tirelessly on their com-
puters to track six company's weapon systems, optics, la-
sers, radios, and vehicles. They ensure that every piece of
equipment has a service record so our Infantry brothers
will always be able to train with the best equipment. Our
Mechanics have put in some long, greasy hours to ensurethe battalion fleet of vehicles is operational and ready at a
moments notice to support our Troopers.
DFAC personnel are simply the unsung heroes of not only
the battalion, but the brigade. Working on split shifts these
culinary experts brought 4 BCTs DFAC back into operation
in record time while seamlessly supporting all the neces-
sary requirements associated with 2 Fury training. The Fox
Company DFAC personnel were also an integral part of
2BCTs Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise, provid-
ing food for over 1,200 personnel involved in the event.
The FSC DFAC section recently supported the Expert Infan-
try Badge testing cycle by providing hot meals and bever-
ages to candidates and cadre throughout the course, thus
ensuring those testing for the badge enjoyed 1 hot meal
per day.
Distribution Platoon is the sustainment Life Line of 2FURY.
They do everything from ammunition management, food
distribution, transporting passengers, and conducting tacti-
cal training. Just recently they were tasked to support the
82NDAirbornes core mission to alert, marshal, and deploy
within 18 hours of notification to fight and win anywhere in
the world. Last month they drew, issued, and accounted for
more than 900 parachutes for 2 Brigade Combat Team.
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Foxtrot Company Upcoming Events:Intensive Training Cycle
CPT Best and 1SG Delice
New TroopersPV2 Pitkin
PFC Mckoy
PV2 Likely
PV2 Johnson
PFC Cruz-Sanchez
March PromotionsSGT Murrel
SGT Torresramos
SPC Yslas
SPC Sanes
SPC Burke
The passing of the guidon is a
tradition rich with symbolism and
the key event in any Change of
Command
CPT Jacobs was all smiles at the
Change of Command
CPT Best and his parents immediatel
following the Change of Command
1SG Bootes and the Paratroopers
of Foxtrot Company at the Change
of Command
Foxtrot Company was honored to
have Fury 6, COL Watson, attend
the Change of Command.
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Headquarters and Headquarters Company
GREETINGS FROM HHC!The Company has been progressing extremely well since
our holiday block leave, completing Expert Infantryman
Badge testing and moving into our collective training in
preparation for Aprils Intensive Training Cycle (ITC). We are
extremely proud of the progress HHC has made, as we
have lost many key members of the team to PCS or ETS
moves. This month we will bid farewell to our first sergeant,1SG Jeremiah Mason. Well be welcoming SFC Daniel
Hayes in his place. In the upcoming month, we will move
forward with Expert Field Medical Badge Testing, collective
training for our Mortars and Scouts, and Command Post
Exercises for our staff in preparation for ITC. Below are
some of the accomplishments from each of the platoons.
The Medical PLT is proud to highlight the many accomplish-
ments our Medics have worked so hard to achieve. Some
recent accomplishments include: SGT Stairs graduating
from the Warrior Leaders Course on the Commandants
List, PFC Matera for graduating from the Field Sanitation
Course, and Specialists Burgos, Stolarski, Graham, andGustafson on successfully completing the Combatives
Level II Course. We would like to congratulate Sergeants
Warner, Pagan, and Stairs on their promotion into the great
NCO Corps. Special highlights go to SGT Warner for his in-
credible accomplishment in winning the Division Soldier of
the Quarter Board. Also, to SSG Geller, SGT Pagan, SGT
Noland, SPC Scoggins, and SPC Jones for reenlisting in
order to continue their commitment to our nation. The Med-
ics would also like to welcome our new Physicians Assis-
tant, CPT Gomez, and Treatment NCO, SGT Ortiz, to our
team.
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HHC Upcoming Events:Intensive Training Cycle
CPT Bedard and 1SG Hayes
New TroopersSPC Bodine
SPC Casper
SPC Sanchez
SGT Doran
SGT Mitchner
March PromotionsSSG Huggins
SGT Turner
SGT Watson
SPC Hawley,
SPC Lewis
SPC Lopez
SPC Tardo,
1LT Chang and SFC Hagan show
support for their Warrior Leader
Course graduates.
SGT Pinkley awards SPC Myers
with his Expert Infantry Badge
Those who hold the EIB represent
the best the Infantry has to offer,
and we would like to congratulate
our Paratroopers who recently
earned their EIB:
-SSG Knicely
-SPC Tardo
-SPC Carter
-SPC Stockner
-SPC Wynne
-SPC Myers
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Chaplains CornerThe 2Fury Unit Ministry Team is Chaplain Rob
Belton and SGT Ricky Nelson. Were Paratroopers
who love serving God and serving our Troopers
and their Families. Our primary mission is to
perform or provide religious support for the entire
Battalion. Our core competencies are to nurture
the living, care for the wounded, and honor the
fallen. We offer confidential counseling, spiritual
discipleship, and fun opportunities for Single and
Married Troopers. We can also help you out with
weddings, baptisms, and other religious rites or
sacraments. If you need anything, just let us
know! If we cant do it for you, well make sure wepoint you in the right direction.
As we enter the season of Spring, the weather is
warming up, and we see new signs of life all
around us. May you and your loved ones know
Gods peace and hope as we move through Easter
and into the summer.
Grace & Peace,
CH (CPT) Rob Belton [email protected]
910.705.5973
Training Schedule and Upcoming Important Events
Upcoming Training Events Intensive Training Cycle Team and Squad Live Fire Exercises Platoon Live Fire Exercises
Upcoming Training Holidays Easter weekend 29 MAR1 APR
12 APR DONSA
Upcoming FRG Events BN Steering Committee Meeting: 7 MAY
FRG Representatives EmailFRSA: [email protected]: : [email protected]
Alpha:[email protected]:[email protected]
Charlie: [email protected]:[email protected]@gmail.com
FRSA CornerNew to the Army and/or Fort Bragg?
Check out the Army Family Team
Building Program. This is a fun, edu-
cational program designed for the
Army Family to enhance ones knowl-
edge of the military and develop lead-
ership skills. For more information,call (910) 396-AFTB (2382).
Location: Soldier Support Center 3rd
Fl., Wing A
Sally Ann Bean2-508 PIR Family Readiness Support
Assistant (FRSA)
910-908-0113
CH (CPT) Belton briefing the group during
the last retreat
Charlie Company Paratroopers enjoying
themselves during the Company Picnic
2 FURY would like to congratulate our twolatest Iron Mike recipients, Amy Holland
and Kim Fitzgerald
2 FURY Paratroopers enjoying the sunset after a
hard day of training!
FURY FROM THE SKY!
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