PFC Sean Kiaer on Traffic Control Point (TCP) mission, Cougar Creek fire complex, 16 SEP 2018.

COL Brad Klippert

WSG Commanding

“Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or

ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden,

meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any

foe, in order to assure the survival and the success

of liberty !”

President John F. Kennedy,

1961 Inaugural address

Thank you everyone for the price each of you pay

now and are willing to pay in the future on behalf of

your community, your state, and your nation!

CSM Chris Flores

WSG Command Sergeant Major

FROM THE COMMANDER

NCOERs need to be completed and turned in by Janu-

ary, I would like us to use DA FORM 2166-8, MAR

2006 (Word Document).

Send me a list of every NCO in your chain of com-

mand and I will build the rating chain ASAP.

I will see you out there!

Pro Civitas Et Patria

ALWAYS READY!

ALWAYS THERE!

FROM THE CSM

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SITREP: SECTIONS/STAFF

COMMAND Commander: COL Bradley Klippert

Deputy Commander: COL Steve Young

Command Sergeant Major: CSM Chris Flores

BRIGADE COMMANDERS 1st INF BDE: COL Scott Whippo

2nd INF BDE: MAJ Shawn Shugars

COORDINATING STAFF

J1, Administration / Personnel:

COL Mike Robinson

J2, Intelligence / Security: CPT Russ McRee

J3, Training & Ops [Deputy]: CPT David Trujillo

J4, Logistics: 1LT Kristin Ramos

J6, Communications, & Computers/Cyber:

CW4 Micah Goo

J7, Plans: COL Mike Stark

J9, Civil Affairs: COL Dan Moffett

SPECIAL STAFF

Staff Judge Advocate: MAJ James Burnett

Chaplains: LTC William Toguchi, CPT Trudy Reed

Comptroller: CPT David Trujillo

Provost Marshal: 1SG Enrico Villacrusis

Public Information Officer: 1LT Carl Chatfield

J2-6, Cyber Network Ops: 1LT Isabelle Molamphy

Command Surgeon: CPT Joseph Ostheller

Commandant of the Schools: MAJ William Copp

Military Historian: 1LT Donnavon Smith

Volunteer Support Group [VSG] Chief:

COL (R) Mike Stark

THE WASHINGTON STATE GUARD MOTTO

Pro Civitas et Patria—For State and Country

J1, Administration/Personnel: COL Mike Robinson Our Soldiers are being recognized with

awards for their outstanding support in mobi-

lization with the WAANG Fire Fighting TCPs

mission.

All Commanders notify J1 of any Leave of

Absence or excused Soldiers prior to Octo-

ber’s drill in order to annotate the sign in roster of known ab-

sences.

J2, Intelligence / Security: CPT Russ McRee The J2 team is modifying our approach for

DAART readiness by coordinating with Cali-

fornia for more current capabilities. Addi-

tionally, we’re facilitating better interop with

WA State Fusion Center (WSFC) for improved

sources via Fusion Liaison Officer & DHS/DOJ.

J2-6, Cyber Network Ops: 1LT Isabelle Molamphy The Cyber Network Operations (CNO)

group will continue its participation in a

mission with Washington Air National

Guard which will end mid-November.

J3, Training and Operations: CPT David Trujillo October was very a busy training month as

evidenced by the respective Brigade reports

and Section Chief reports. Such reports will

not be repeated here. November marks the

month where we restart our physical training

(PT) program. Studies clearly demonstrate

that participating in regular physical activity provides many

health benefits. Join us 3 NOV 2018 for PT at 0630 in front of

Building 20B; the program will be led by SFC Keliikoa. While PT

is optional, you are strongly encouraged to attend and partici-

pate to the best of your ability. Over the next few years, WSG

soldiers can expect to go on more emergency/disaster related

deployments so beginning in 2019, you can expect more train-

ing exercises designed to test our ability to deploy individually

or as a unit.

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SITREP: SECTIONS/STAFF

J4, Logistics: 1LT Kristin Ramos Drexel House needs twin bedding, blankets,

bath towels , socks and uUnderwear.

Custom WSG coffee mugs, vehicle decals, etc.

now available through J-4 .See 1LT Ramos &

refer to the Patriot for details

J6, Communications, & Computers/Cyber:

CW4 Micah Goo EmComm received training on the JISCC

(T118) from Air National Guard during the

Whatcom County MT Baker Volcano Explo-

sion Exercise. CW4 Goo, SGT Goo, and PVT

Sullivan trained on setting up the JISCC and a remote communi-

cation site in support of the exercise.

SGT Goo and PVT Sullivan received training and a brief on the

Whatcom County ACS (comms group) on their communications

and message tracking system.

PVT Sullivan received a Challenge Coin from MAJ Parson for her

enthusiasm and energy in the training, setting up and opera-

tion of the JISCC.

CW4 Goo and CW2 Terranova supported BSA MT Tohoma

Troop during their communication (JOTA) jamboree.

CW4 Goo and SSG Willson trained with Pacific County RACES

Group while CPT McRee trained with the State RACES group on

29 SEP during the state-wide EOC-to-EOC communications

check.

Upcoming: EmComm group to train on FLDIGI and RMS Express

in NOV and conduct a MSG FTX with PSE ARES Group in DEC.

Communications: When all else fails, amateur radio

prevails.

J9, Civil Affairs: COL Dan Moffett “If you want to touch the past, touch a

rock. If you want to touch the present,

touch a flower. If you want to touch the

future, touch a life.” – Author Unknown

VSG: COL (R) Mike Stark No update this month.

Commandant of the Schools: MAJ William Copp In November we will do some basic out-

door survival. Five knots that we will go

over so one can tie with ease are:

Medical: CPT Joseph Ostheller

Flu season is approaching – the best way

to protect yourself is the flu vaccine and

good hand hygiene.

Medical Company is recruiting – please

refer any interested candidates with a healthcare background

to CPT Ostheller or CPT Colegrove.

1. Square knot

2. Bowline knot

3. Clove hitch

4. Half hitch

5. Figure 8

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SITREP: BRIGADES About the Washington State Guard

The Washington State Guard is an all-volunteer

element of the Military Department of the State

of Washington. Its members come from all walks

of life. They normally serve without remuneration

and meet monthly, or more often as needed,

within organized units stationed at strategic

locations throughout the state.

The mission of the Washington State Guard is to

provide organized units that are equipped and

trained in the protection of life and property, and

the preservation of peace, order and public safety

under competent orders of State authorities.

The Washington State Guard serves at the direc-

tion of the state’s Adjutant General. It is always

ready to provide trained personnel to support

civil government authority, provide for the pro-

tection and preservation of life or property during

natural or manmade disasters or civil emergen-

cies, and rapidly and effectively respond to

search, rescue, or recovery operations.

Additionally, the members of the Washington

State Guard effectively execute State Homeland

Defense missions and participate as active

members and contributing citizens of our local

communities.

Interested in joining? For more information or re-

quests for application, send inquiries to:

Commander Washington State Guard Camp Murray, WA 98430-5002

You can also leave your name, phone number and a

short message at (253) 512-8231

Visit us at http://mil.wa.gov/wsg-home

1st INF BDE: COL Scott Whippo, Commanding

During the end of September, several members from the 1st,

3rd, and 4th Battalions along with Brigade HQ staff participat-

ed in Tracker training (see photos, next page). The course is the

same one that is given to Special Forces, Law Enforcement, and

Federal Agency members. The course involved tracking

through forests, high grass, and wetlands, up mountains into

valleys in all weather conditions. All the Trackers were success-

ful in finding their quarry.

The course directors also mentioned that this was one of the

best classes they had taught in 25 plus years. The course posi-

tions these new Trackers to participate in Search and Rescue

(SAR), and Combat tracking. They are also ready to assist Law

Enforcement if called upon. The members who are now Quali-

fied to wear the approved Tracker patch are: COL Whippo, LTC

Thede, CH (CPT) Whippo, CPT White, 1LT Logan, 1LT Orien, 1SG

Parmely, SGT Morrison, and SGT Eimen.

2nd INF BDE: MAJ Shawn Shugars, Commanding

2nd Inf BDE soldiers on 17 NOV will complete our instructing at

the 2018 Inland Northwest Council STEM Merit Badge Universi-

ty. We have provided instruction to Boy Scouts who are

attempting to obtain the orienteering merit badge.

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WSG SOLDIERS COMPLETE TRACKER TRAINING

See 1st INF BDE report from COL Whippo, previous page. Above: "Spoor Pit" training. On the first day of class students learned about track and sign (aka "Spoor") characteristics of people. This session also covered activity interpretation, such as:

• How many subjects are on the trail?

• Are they carrying heavy objects such as weapons?

• Are they trying to obscure or confuse their signs such as walking backwards?

• Are they carrying an injured colleague?

• How do you tell?

Below: WSG members, instructors and other Tracker class members.

More Online

You can view more photographs and the mission AARs

here on the WSG OneDrive (see pg.10 if you’re unable to

access):

https://onedrive.live.com/?id=EF444963A623018C%

Above: Tracker patch earned by those who qualified.

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ICS 300/400 Training

Members of the Washington State Guard (WSG) 2nd BDE from Spokane were involved in Incident Command System (ICS 300) Training recently at the Spokane Readiness Center.

Members worked with other agencies such as Team Rubicon, Colville Tribe, EMS and Fire personal.

Personnel attending this training took the Incident Command System (ICS) 400 course the following weekend. Great job during training! Thank you to SGT Randy August (WSG) for coming to Spokane to as-sist our Community with great professionalism as an Instructor.

Above: PV2 Jana Smith and other ICS 300 participants.

Right: SGT August delivers ICS 300 training.

Members of the Washington State Guard from Spokane were hard at work this weekend at the Stevens District Fall Camporee near Colville at Camp Baird. Members of the team supported the training of First Aid, Natural Shelters, and fire starting.

This weekend was also the National Hams (Communication) Jamboree (JOTA) which the Scouts also took observed and assisted. Thank you scouts and the leadership for inviting our unit to assist in the training for 2018.

Right: SSG Mick at Camp-oree.

Above: Members of 2nd BDE and Scouts at Stevens District Fall Camporee.

2018 Boy Scout Camporee

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attitude and "all hands on deck" approach to the mission. Private Sullivan was awarded with a Commander's Coin pre-sented to her in front of the entire team sparking a rousing applause.

Lock Down Those Passwords!

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Since you don’t need to remember your passwords, you can increase the length and complexity of your passwords and take advantage of a feature in most password managers which is the creation of random, complex and long pass-words. What’s not to like about this?

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Price varies from free to about $40.00 per year. Below are two review articles to help you make your decision in choos-ing a password manager.

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The Whatcom County Division of Emergency Management hosted the Mount Baker Volcano Eruption Exercise 15-19 OCT. The exercise tested the various agencies in their abilities to respond to a major volcano eruption with a loss of communications, wi-fi and internet.

The Air National Guard, 141st Communications Flight out of Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington and the Washington State Guard (WSG) were invited to provide the communication during the comms-down phase.

The United States Geological Service (USGS) started the exercise with a report of detecting a large seismic event at Sherman Crater and an explosive sound at 0230, followed by a plume of ash shooting 15,000 feet into the air. Shortly after, river sensors along the middle fork of the Nooksack River began to go offline, indicating a lahar moving toward Whatcom's riverside communities downstream.

Our Mission was to receive training on setting up and operating the JIISCC and assist the 141st Communications Flight Group.

Team personnel had many positive things to say about our participation and Maj. Charles Parsons, Commander, 141st Communications Flight said that our participation was critical to the success of the exercise and he thought we contributed as much as we benefited. OIC CW4 Goo’s experience in Domestic Operations, leadership skills and friendly demeanor paid dividends toward relationship building with Whatcom County officials. SGT Goo immedi-ately bonded with the team and jumped into operations, and Private Sullivan inspired the team with her positive

Mt. Baker Volcano Exercise

More Online

You can view more photographs and the mission AARs

here on the WSG OneDrive (see pg.10 if you’re unable to

access):

https://onedrive.live.com/?id=EF444963A623018C%

212973&cid=EF444963A623018C

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WSG-LOGO MUGS, ETC.

1LT Ramos has found a source for items marked with the WSG logo. Some options include the following:.

Options include:

Items A - E plain-without customization: $3 each

With custom 1-color WSG logo: $6 each

Add $1 each item for name/rank personalization Vinyl-only for self application on windows, vehicles, etc. is also available and priced ac-cording to size, example: 3”x 3” one color vinyl decal $3 Right: Here’s a close-up of 1LT Ramos’ famous custom mug. For more information, contact 1LT Ramos.

On 16 OCT 1LT Chatfield delivered the DPOV “2 Weeks Ready” presentation to approximately 40 members of Bellevue CERT. Chatfield tuned the delivery for a more knowledgeable audi-ence since most CERT members are themselves generally pre-pared to render assistance following a disaster. DPOV stands for Disaster Preparedness Outreach Program, and is a WA Military Department program to promote “2 Weeks Ready” personal and family disaster preparedness.

CERT stands for Community Emergency Response Team. The CERT curriculum is defined by FEMA and delivered and man-aged at the local level. Many WSG soldiers are also CERT quali-fied in their hometowns. In fact CERT members are an excel-lent pool of potential WSG recruits.

DPOV/2 WEEKS READY

If you wish to procure a WSG polo shirt, contact 1LT Chatfield.

WSG POLO SHIRTS

More Online Learn more about CERT: https://www.ready.gov/community-emergency-response-team Learn more about “2 Weeks Ready” program: https://mil.wa.gov/preparedness

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SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING DRILLS AND MISSONS

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MONTH DRILL DAY(S) STAFF

MEETING

UPCOMING OTHER EVENTS & MISSIONS (POC)

NOV 3 NOV: HHC & 1-1

10 NOV: 1-3

17 NOV: 2nd BDE

20 10 NOV: WSG at Veteran’s Day ceremony, Vancouver

12 NOV: Color Guard at Veteran’s Day ceremony, Seattle (1LT Chatfield)

17 NOV: FLDGI and RMS Mail Training, Camp Murray (CW4 Goo)

DEC 1 DEC: HHC & 1-11

8 DEC: 1-3

1 DEC: 2nd BDE

None 1 DEC: WSG Holiday Party, Camp Murray (1LT Ramos)

JAN 2019 5 JAN :P HHC & 1-1

TBA: 1-3

TBA: 2nd BDE

29

FEB 9 FEB: HHC & 1-1

TBA: 1-3

TBA: 2nd BDE

19 3 FEB: Superbowl

MAR 2 MAR: HHC & 1-1

TBA: 1-3

9 MAR: 2nd BDE

19

NEWSLETTER STAFF

Managing Editor: SGT John Sauer

Copy Editors: SGT Randolph August,

PVT Shannon Sullivan

Compositor: 1LT Carl Chatfield

Approved for public release. The Patriot is published monthly by the

Washington State Guard to keep soldiers, volunteers and interested

parties informed of ongoing missions, training and events.

WSG’s 2019 AT will be held on 4-5 MAY. Additional drill dates in 2019 include:

HHC and 1-1: 6 APR, 4-5 MAY (AT), 8 JUN, 13 JUL, 10 AUG, 7 SEP.

2nd BDE : 13 APR, 4-5 MAY (AT), 8 JUN, 13 JUL, 10 AUG.

Other unit’s drill dates will be published in future edition of “The Patriot.”

Drills are normally conducted at the following locations:

Headquarters & Headquarters Company (HHC): Camp Murray

1st BDE, 1st BN (1-1): Armed Forces Reserve Center, Marysville

1-1 HHC: National Guard Armory, Seattle

1st BDE, 3rd BN (1-3): WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Ridgefield

2nd BDE: Spokane Readiness Center, Spokane

Some articles include a “More Online ” link to related photos, AARs, and

more on the WSG OneDrive cloud storage, or other relevant online destination. The WSG OneDrive does NOT contain sensitive

personally identifiable information (PII) or otherwise restricted content. 1LT Chatfield manages user access to the WSG OneDrive;

contact him at cschat@msn.com to request access.