Tarheel Tarheel GuardsmanGuardsman

July-August 2020

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OfficersOfficers Executive CouncilExecutive Council

Erin Jordan, Editor

Tarheel Minuteman Foundation Announces New Board Members 3North Carolina National Guard Answers the Call 4Education Tips for Continued Service 6This way Ahead: The Capital Improvement Plan 10The NCNG Biennial Survey 12NCNGA Ed. Foundation Scholarships 13In Memorium Back Cover

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The Tarheel Guardsman, (ISSN 10618392) is published bi-monthly for the Army and Air National Guard of North Carolina, by the North Carolina National Guard Association, 7410 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607-5047. Periodicals postage paid at Raleigh, NC 27676-9651. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Tarheel Guardsman, 7410 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607-5047. The Tarheel Guardsman is the official publication of the North Carolina National Guard Association, a non-profit organization. The publication’s mission is to promote the general welfare of the NCNGA, assist in increasing the readiness of the NC Army and Air National Guard of North Carolina and serve as a vehicle of expression for members of the National Guard. Members receive the publication free with their membership. The annual subscription rate for non-members of the Association is $15.00. Please include your old address when requesting change of address. Deadline for submitted material to the Tarheel Guardsman is the 5th of the month, two months preceding the calendar date of issue. Manuscripts and photographs on subjects of general interest are invited. Unless otherwise indicated, material may be reprinted provided credit is given to the Tarheel Guardsman and the author where listed. Articles and photos will not be returned, unless requested. (USPS 533-640) Advertising is accepted. For details contact the Association headquarters. Advertising, including political ads, published in this publication does not represent the endorsement or approval of the North Carolina National Guard Association.

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JULY/AUG 2020 Volume 54 Number 4

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30th ABCTCharles Britt

130th MEBGregory Gebhardt

60th Troop CommandLaShonda Johnson-Joyner

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Junior CouncilBradley Thompson

Active Associate ClassJohn Brady

At LargeJames Andrews

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Executive DirectorLarry Coleman

Executive AssistantErin Jordan

Insurance AdministratorRhonda Mooring

NCNGA Educational Foundation Administrator

Ken Tyndall

Executive Council Meeting Dates:July 23, 2020, 2:00pm

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President Leo Scott Schnack

Vice PresidentJames McKee

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SecretaryLarry Coleman

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ChaplainJohn C. Mozingo

The Tarheel Minuteman Foundation Announces Two New Appointments to Board of Directors

T he Tarheel Minuteman Foundation is pleased to

announce that is has appointed Maj. Gen. Greg Lusk (Retired) and Alison Stahl to its board of directors effective June 9th, 2020. Greg and Alison join Maj. Gen. Beth Austin (Retired), Scott Schnack, and Charles Britt on the board. They join the Tarheel

Minuteman Foundation at an exciting time as it increases its support to the North Carolina National Guard Association and prepares to host the 143rd General Conference & Exhibition of the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) in September of 2021.

Maj. Gen. Lusk recently retired as The Adjutant General of the North Carolina National Guard and currently serves as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of North Carolina Department of Public Safety. Alison currently leads a team of Cyber Security Partner Specialists covering the South and East areas for Cisco Systems in Charlotte, NC. She has been with Cisco for over 15 years and is actively involved in supporting her local community through volunteerism.

The Tarheel Minuteman Foundation is the official 501(c)(3) charity of the North Carolina National Guard Association established in 2017. As a nonprofit organization, the foundation relies solely on individual donations and corporation sponsorships. The Tarheel Minuteman Foundation exists to support the programs of The North Carolina National Guard Association as it provides support to the Soldiers, Airmen, Retirees, and Families of the North Carolina National Guard.

The Foundation is seeking additional board members. If you are interested or know someone that might be interested in supporting the Soldiers, Airmen, and Families of the North Carolina National Guard, please have them contact Larry Coleman at larry@ncnga.org or 919-698-6270. It is not a requirement to be in the military to serve on the Board.

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S oldiers from the North Carolina National Guard have been working hard to make sure citizens in the western part of

the state are being fed. The Soldiers from the 823rd Quarrying Company have been working since April 23 distributing food to people in the region.

In Asheville at the Manna Food Bank, Soldiers handled traffic control, filled donation boxes, and helped in distribution to smaller foodbanks. At the Lords Harvest Food Bank in Mars Hill, NC, Guardsman helped pack approximately 20 boxes per day. The boxes were then distributed at 5 different schools.

National Guard Aid Food Banks in Western North Carolina

W hen the Coronavirus struck North Carolina, it was not clear what its impact would be. Looking at other

countries and states that had Coronavirus cases before North Carolina, one of the consistent impacts was the way that the disease overwhelmed the standing healthcare infrastructure. The state called the National Guard engineers to prepare for it.

One of the first units activated in the state to respond was the 578th Forward Engineer Support Team, an engineer team composed of experienced technical experts. Soldiers from the 105th and 505th Engineer battalions also joined the team, along with Airmen from the 245th Civil Engineer Flight, which is the Forward Engineer Support Teams Air National Guard counterpart.

The team set out on its mission to prepare for the expected increase in hospital patients. Split into groups in Charlotte and Raleigh, they began scouting potential sites and developing plans for alternative health facilities. Once completed, they had developed alternative healthcare facility pods that are scalable to various locations.

During the team’s activation, the situation never escalated to the point that justified actually erecting one of the pods; however developing the plans and performing site assessments provide contingencies in the event that the Coronavirus or any other pandemic strikes.

NC National Guard Design Alternative Healthcare Facilities

Kevin James, SPC. Stetson Green, PFC. Robert Taylor assist the Lords Harvest Food Bank in

Mars Hill NC. (Right)

SGT. Michael Atkins, and SGT. Jonathan Dodd of the 823rd

Quarrying Team work with the Manna Food Bank in Asheville

NC. (Left)

Soldiers from Task Force Engineer meet with Richard Sneed, Principal Chief of

the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, to discuss plans for

COVID-19 response. (Left)

Soldier with Task Force Engineer conducts site assessment for at

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in response to COVID-19. (Right)

Major Brisson, and Captain Thomas of 578th FEST meet with United States

Army Corps of Engineers personnel for site assessment in Greenville NC in

response to COVID-19. (Above)

Soldiers also assisted in food distribution in Cherokee, NC.When asked how the National Guard impacted the food banks

efforts, Lisa Reynolds, the Operations Director at Manna Food bank, said “The Guardsman have helped extend our reach, with manpower in our warehouse and with drivers. It also is a great budget relief. Money that would be spent on paying employees now is spent on food for the people who need it.”

The Soldiers enjoyed the sense of fulfillment they got from the mission. “For the first time you see that you`re really helping the community” said SGT. Jonathan Dodd.

W hen the Coronavirus struck North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper responded by issuing Executive Orders

which limited the operations of restaurants and prohibited mass gatherings of more than 100 people. The moves slowed the disease’s spread, but had a negative impact on the food system. This, along with increased rates of unemployment, put a strain on many of the state’s food banks.

Supporting food banks is not a common mission for the North Carolina National Guard, but the organization rose to the occasion. Using the Guard’s robust engineer and logistics capabilities, food banks have been able to meet increased demands.

Taskforce Sustainment, which consisted of Soldiers from the 258th EUD, 883rd Sapper Company, and the 1452nd HET Company, arrived at the Second Harvest Food Bank in Winston-Salem, NC. Their first challenge was removing spoiled produce from the food banks warehouses. “For the first few days, we were hauling out truckloads of spoiled fruits and vegetables,” said 1SG. Michael Russell.

After removing the spoiled produce, the Taskforce supplemented the food banks workforce with trained forklift operators and hands in the warehouse. “In the warehouse, we push out food donations to smaller food pantries, churches, and non-profits so that they can get the food to the people who need it,” said SGT. Austin Wiggins of the 258th EUD.

The efforts of the taskforce were appreciated by food bank personnel. Smiley Wagner, the distribution supervisor, applauded the soldiers, saying, “A lot of the stuff in here would not have been pushed out if it weren’t for the National Guard.” As of May 5, approximately 1,090,925 lbs. of food were distributed to smaller organizations, all through the assistance of the National Guard.

Taskforce Engineer, which is composed of Soldiers from the

Soldiers and Airmen Support Food Bank in Winston Salem

North Carolina National Guard Answering the Call

TF Sustainment including soldiers from the 358th EUD, 883RD Spper Company, and 1452nd HETT Company load

cars at the Second Harvest Food Bank in Winston Salem NC

SGT. Adelia Gomez and SPC. Jakkia Floyd of the 1452nd Hett Company attached to TF Sustainment check the quality of eggs at the

Second Harvest Food Bank in Winston Salem NC

By 1LT. William Landis, 578th FEST

578th FEST, 105TH Engineer Battalion, 505TH Engineer Battalion, and the 245th Civil Engineer Flight of the Air National Guard, sent a team to assess the feasibility of adding more refrigeration to the facility.

In another warehouse, Soldiers worked diligently performing quality control on eggs. The team was able to test, and pack as many as three pallets of eggs per day. In the front of the building, another team was distributing donations to individual families. “There is another team at a bank in downtown Winston-Salem that has distributed 450-600 meals to people need,” said SGT. Christ Martin of the 883rd Sapper Company.

While there is still work to be completed, the soldiers have every right to be proud of what they have accomplished thus far. “This is one of the best missions I`ve done in the National Guard,” said 1SG. Russell. “We are putting food on people’s tables who would not be eating otherwise.

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I left the Army in 2018 after serving for eight years and I’m currently serving in the North Carolina Army National

Guard as my Battalion’s S2 Officer. I am also a fully functional AH-64D Apache attack helicopter pilot. Outside of my part-time military requirements, I recently completed my MBA at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University and I served as the President of the Duke Armed Forces Association (DAFA), our veterans’ group at Fuqua. The military has been all I have known since the age of 18, starting with my attendance at the United States Military Academy. I decided to continue my service in the Army National Guard for a multitude of reasons.

• Transition. For anyone who has served for a while in the military, leaving presents itself as an unfamiliar and daunting task. I felt that the National Guard or Reserves gave me the perfect opportunity to continue serving and a way of easing the transition into civilian life. The Guard is a familiar landscape and I had the choice of assignment for the first time in my career. Finding a position in the Reserves or National Guard is similar to looking for a job in everyday life- it requires networking (formally through a career counselor and informally through your own network), an application, and potentially an interview. I talked to as many people as I could about the unit that I was looking at and I visited the organization to see if I would be a good fit and vice versa. I found a great unit with people I enjoyed working with in the NC Guard and I was able to keep flying while completing my graduate studies- it was a win-win.

• Purpose. The National Guard allowed me to extend my military service while giving me the ability to further my career concurrently. We all join for a specific reason (a sense of duty, patriotism, etc.); it’s ingrained in us, and I believe it is something that is challenging to let go of. I was able to maintain that sense of purpose through the National Guard, while simultaneously having the latitude to explore other ways to expand my service through programs at Fuqua, such as volunteering at the VA hospital or helping veterans conduct their own transition from active duty service as a Fuqua admissions ambassador and Service to School career mentor.

• Finances/Benefits. My goal getting through graduate school was to take out ZERO loans while maintaining my standard of living from my time in service. The income from my M-Day (Mobilization Day)/AFTP (Aviation Flying Training Periods), summer internship, and VA education benefits greatly assisted me during my two years of graduate school with no full-time employment income. Some states offer additional benefits like tuition assistance for advanced degrees, which can allow service members to avoid utilizing their Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. There are health insurance options or add-on healthcare

Education Tips for Continued Service: Why I Joined the Guard

coverage like Tricare Select that was part of my decision-making process post-active duty service. As with all things in life, I made sure to read the fine print and become aware of any additional obligations (e.g., time commitments) prior to signing up.

After completing my degree at Fuqua, I ultimately decided to take my unique skillset of unconventional problem solving and team building from the military into the realm of consulting with a firm that I felt the most at home with as a Veteran and one that I viewed as diversity inclusive. Veterans bring unique experiences to the table and companies recognize and desire those experiences. I applied some of the same criteria I originally applied for my active duty to MBA/Guard transition and I used this as a foundation while expanding to other variables as I judged geographic location, workplace flexibility, compensation, etc. I’ll speak for myself that sometimes making a transition decision extends beyond the superficial aspects such as glamour or compensation; staying objective on the costs and benefits while aligning your plan with your long-term career goals is crucial.

My goal writing this was to give readers an idea of what went through my mind as I conducted my transition from Active duty service to my full-time MBA program, the Army National Guard and finally to my full-time profession. Things were not exactly spelled out for me as I conducted

First Apache Attack Helicopter flight with 1-130th ARB. Pictured with instructor pilot CW3 Ryan Wetherington

BioAlonso Espinosa is a first generation American originally from

Kerman, California with family originating from Mexico. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He commissioned as an Army Aviation officer qualified in the AH-64D Apache Attack Helicopter. He served for eight years on active duty and two years in the Army National Guard in various assignments, including two tours to Afghanistan. Alonso graduated in 2020 from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business with an MBA specializing in decision sciences and corporate finance. He will be joining the consulting firm Ernst & Young as a senior consultant this fall. His career interests include management consulting, the aerospace and tech industries, and entrepreneurship.

these transitions and I’ve learned a fair amount on the fly. Along the way, I found several useful military bloggers and resources that were beneficial and I would recommend this to readers interested in learning information that is more detailed. Overall, I’ve been very pleased with my decision to continue serving in the National Guard after my exit from Active duty service and I’ll conclude with a number of pearls of wisdom that I’ve learned along the way.

• Find a unit close to you, I recommend no more than one hour away. You’re going to have monthly drill requirements and you’ll potentially go in weekly if you’re an aviator. These reoccurring commutes will get old after working a five-day workweek and going in for weekend drill.

• Monthly drill requirements are not 100% contained to the weekends- units may sometimes schedule three-day drill weekends (MUTA 6) to knock out big-ticket operational requirements.

• Keep an eye on your retirement points per year- you’d be surprised how easy errors can accumulate. A “good year” or qualifying year constitutes 50 points.

• Stay on top of your military records- they may not automatically migrate from active duty to the Reserves/National Guard, this can include your IPERMS, Officer Record Brief, etc.

• Stipulated by law, you cannot draw both VA benefits and reserve pay concurrently- it’s one or the other. The VA will usually send you a letter by mail every year giving you the option to choose (your Reserve pay will more than likely be higher on a per-day basis so it’ll more than likely be smarter to forego the days of VA pay for days of Reserve pay).

• Most states have two-year stabilization periods for service members leaving active duty- this is great if you’re looking for some stability for your family or if you’re getting an advanced degree. Do your research if this applies to you.

• Networking is a real thing and beneficial post-active duty service in the Reserves/National Guard. Besides discussing new opportunities or ideas with your part-time military colleagues, it’s a very helpful way of learning new information that often came as a given when the military was your fulltime job. Unlike on Active duty, much of the answers are often not spelled out, but you will at least know where to look or who to talk to.

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W hat is the Capital Improvement Plan and when did it begin?

Capital Improvement (CI) is a term used by the state to capture construction projects that are primarily new, add additional square footage, and/or are large scale projects. CI complements the NCNGs Readiness Center Master Plan (RCTMP) by providing state matching funds for new construction at National Guard Readiness Centers. Both federal and state funds are required for most activities that the Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO) performs to keep Readiness Centers (RC) operating and functional for our Soldiers. It was determined that

An Interview with Col. Rodney Newton: The Capital Improvement Plan, the Way Ahead

Before photo of the Jacksonville Armory

Current photos of the Jacksonville Readiness Center

Rendering of the Morganton Regional Readiness Center

the Jacksonville Readiness Center would be retained for long term use for the NCARNG. The NC General Assembly and the National Guard Bureau provided approximately $2.5 million each (total $5 million) to upgrade and expand the facility. Ultimately, the expansion of Jacksonville RC provides the ability to consolidate the Detachment with the Company minus, and divest of another aging facility.

Is there anything you want people to know about the project?Prior to Jacksonville RC Capital Improvement project, the current CFMO Staff had completed numerous smaller CI projects at many RCs across the state. In 2013, the NCARNG received state funding for 25 projects at 17 locations. The previous CI projects were limited to about $1 million each. The CFMO staff realized that more funds were required to meet the expectations of RCTMP. Consolidation would be impossible without increasing the funds to accommodate for expansion of the facility to include increasing civilian parking, motor pool, adding storm water control measures, and Antiterrorism Force Protection requirements. The TAG, Government Affairs and CFMO staff have been able to seek higher levels of funding for future RC projects relating to our transformation plan.

What are the benefits? The demographics analysis conducted as part of the RCTMP recommended that Jacksonville RC remain for long term use within the NCARNG. Jacksonville RC was originally constructed in 1972. This facility is now equipped with state of the art mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, fire monitoring system, and additional office and classroom space. We were able to relocate and emphasize the importance of the existence of memorials for our fallen in a place of importance near the front entry. This

project allows the NCARNG to consolidate the entire unit in one location which reduces the number of facilities within our portfolio. In addition, when conducting facilities maintenance activities with a limited amount of funding and maintenance personnel, it is more efficient for the CFMO to maintain less facilities. The project provided us the opportunity to remove all hazardous materials such as lead dust, lead paint, and asbestos. Consolidation also allows for shared usage. Common areas such as the assembly hall, kitchen, gym, and restrooms provide the necessary capabilities for the entire unit. Additionally, standards today authorize much more capabilities and comfort for soldiers than in 1972.

This Capital Improvement project allows for the reuse of the existing site and facility at about one third the cost of new construction. The improvements provided at this facility will allow it to remain as an active RC for several more years to come.

What personnel, military, state, and federal civilians are on the project?The NCARNG typically uses the NC State Construction Office processes to develop and award larger construction projects at our facilities. The CFMO oversees these projects with Engineer Project Managers, they are typically state employees. Mr. Kent Caldwell, is a federal technician and serves as the Director of Design and Project Management, he and Mr. William Buriola, the Engineer Project Manager, provide oversight for the ongoing construction at Jacksonville RC. They both also serve in the National Guard as a traditional guardsman. The CFMO works with civilian Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firms to provide designs, and civilian construction firms to accomplish the work. Smith Sinnett

Architecture is providing A/E design for Jacksonville RC, and Muter Construction is the Contractor performing construction.

Jacksonville RC renovations started in December 2018 and will conclude in June 2020.

ONGOING PROJECTS: Where have we done the improvements, where are they currently being done, and what projects are being considered for the future?

The CFMO has multiple construction projects ongoing that are in various levels of planning, design and construction. New Bern RC has recently been completed; Laurinburg, Wilmington (Carolina Beach Road), Claude T. Bowers (60 TC Headquarters), Charlotte (site improvements), as well as Jacksonville are currently in construction phases. Multiple facilities were impacted by the result of Hurricane Florence. Fort Fisher received the most extensive damage and the NCARNG is being awarded $17 million in military construction to demolish and reconstruct a new Training Site Headquarters facility.

The Way AheadThe first Regional Readiness Center (RRC) in Morganton was designed by PFA Architecture and the construction awarded to Hickory Construction for approximately $28 million. This site was previously the home of Western Youth Correctional Facility, a 16-story high rise prison, which will be demolished in July 2020, the new RRC will be constructed on this site. The CONNECT NC bond will allow the NCARNG to construct this facility with no federal funds required. The NGB Installations and Environmental Director have agreed to outfit this facility using federal funds, which is estimated at an additional $1.5 million. This project will take 24 months to construct and will house multiple NCARNG units totaling approximately 460 personnel.

Current photos of the Jacksonville Readiness Center

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This survey is a tool for senior leaders to review and gain a sense of the overall climate within the North Carolina National Guard by assessing various critical areas that impact our organization. Your individual responses are vital to the health of our organization as we strive to be the most Ready, Reliable, Responsive, and Relevantmilitary force for our State and Nation. The survey remains open through 15 September 2020 for currently serving Soldiers, Airmen, Employees and Contractors of the NCNG.

Follow the link below or scan the QR Code below with your smart device camera.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NCNG2020Biennial

Memorial/Special Scholarships

Len Adams Memorial Scholarship - $1,200Kayla E. Frazier of Farmville—University of Mount OliveGranddaughter of Charles Grey Frazier—Life Member

Air Guard Memorial Scholarship - $1,200Charlie I. Yelton of Morganton—UNC-Chapel HillGrandson of SMSgt (Ret) Glenn D. Lowrance, Jr.—Life Member

Cindy Basler Memorial Scholarship - $1,200Raegan E. Parker of Whiteville—East Carolina UniversityGranddaughter of 1SG Bobby Rouse—Life Member

Dare Reese “John” Beam Memorial Scholarship - $600Korbin L. McNeill of Albemarle—Stanly Community CollegeSon of MSgt Gary and Amy McNeill—145 MXS

Danny E. Bowers Memorial Scholarship - $600Chloe E. Freeman of Mt. Airy—Surry Community CollegeDaughter of MAJ Jonathan Freeman—156 Aeromedical Evac Squadron

Roy L. Brantley Memorial Perpetual Scholarship - $1,200Corey J. Mansfield of Gastonia—Anderson UniversitySon of 1SG and Mrs. Walter J. Mansfield – HHC 130th MEB

Captain Chris Cash Memorial Scholarship - $1,200Mikayla R. Rose of Beaufort—Barton CollegeGranddaughter of MAJ (Ret) Hilton Clayborne—Life Member

Citizen Soldier Scholarship Fund Honoring BG Iwan Clontz - $2,500Audra G. Morgan of Flat Rock—Milligan CollegeGranddaughter of MSG (Ret) William Roberts—Life Member

Ryan W. Zink of Salisbury—Milligan CollegeGrandson of SGT (Ret) James W. Zink—Life Member

CMSgt David A. Earnhardt Memorial Scholarship - $1,200Levi M. Sumner of Kenansville—East Carolina UniversityGrandson of MSG (Ret) Benny Kennedy—Life Member

Walter R. Freeze Memorial Scholarship - $1,200Mary N. Jenkins of Gastonia—Western Carolina UniversityDaughter of MAJ Barry W. Jenkins, Jr.—505th EN BN

Ruth and Ellis Fulbright Memorial Scholarship-$1,200 Adam M. Hackett of Gastonia—UNC-GreensboroSGT—HHC 130th MEB

Kayleigh E. Roche of Raleigh—East Carolina UniversityGranddaughter of Barbara Roche-Former NCNGA Employee

Elmer C. Hardison Memorial Scholarship - $1,200Sydney R. Cook of Cary – Appalachian State UniversitySon of CW2 Kenneth and Sharon Cook, Jr. –125D

Madison O. Rice of Wilmington—UNC- Chapel HillGranddaughter of SFC (Ret) Ted Riggs—Life Member

Weldon E. Holcomb Memorial Scholarship - $600Stephanie G. Walker of North Wilkesboro—Wildes Community CollegeSpouse of SGT Shawn Walker—875th Eng Co.

William E. Ingram Memorial Scholarship - $1,200Heath G. Carter of Madison—Belmont UniversityGrandson of James D. Carter-Life Member

Wes and Betsy Ives Memorial Scholarship $1,200Travis E. Wright of Kings Mountain—Gardner-Webb UniversitySon of SSG (Ret) David and Sherry Wright—878th Eng. Co. Wesley Draughn Ives Memorial Scholarship - $1,200Christopher R. V. Wagner of Crouse—Gaston CollegeStep-son of SSG (Ret) Gail and Edward Wagner—1132nd EN DET

Dorothy Ledbetter Memorial Scholarship - $1,200Madeleine N. Pressley of Marshville—UNC-WilmingtonDaughter of CSM (Ret) Phillip and Deanna Pressley—1-113th

NCNG SAAF Scholarship- $1,200

Emily Andrews of Whiteville—UNC-WilmingtonDaughter of SFC William and Melissa Andrews—C. Co. 1-252

Rodney Bonilla of Apex—East Carolina UniversitySon of Efrain and Sonia Bonilla—732nd Det 1

Emily N. Clemmons of Whiteville—Western Carolina UniversityGranddaughter of Harold Morgan Ward—Associate Member

Joshua A. Cook of Cary – Winston Salem State UniversitySon of CW2 Kenneth and Sharon Cook, Jr. –125D

Kenneth K. Cook, III of Cary – N.C. State UniversitySon of CW2 Kenneth and Sharon Cook, Jr. –125D

Eleyna K. D’Angelo of Shelby—Appalachian State UniversityGranddaughter of Jessie Leland Meacham—Life Member

Samantha A. Fox of Fairview—New England Conservatory of MusicDaughter of SGT Mark and Kim Fox—145th MXS

Nicole L. Heidenfeldt of Cary—North Carolina State UniversitySpouse of SGT Mark Heidenfeldt—145 MXS

Cierra C. Holland of Hope Mills—UNC-PembrokeGrandaughter of SFC Billie Holland—Life Member

Jayla M. Moore of Kinston—Campbell UniversityDaughter of SGT (Ret) James Moore--DET 1 694th Maintenance Co.

Brooke A. Pollack of Jacksonville—North Carolina State UniversityGranddaughter of LTC (Ret) Ronald J. Bower—Life Member

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Tonja H. Royall of Pfafftown—UNC-PembrokeWife of SSG Larry D. Royall—105th MP

Jacob R. Smith of Cary—UNC-CharlotteGrandson of SGM (Ret) Dennis Roach—Life Member

William A. Thomas of Durham—UNC-CharlotteGrandson of William C. Thomas—Life Member

Hank G. Yelton of Morganton—Montreat CollegeGrandson of SMSgt (Ret) Glenn D. Lowrance, Jr.—Life Member

Ethan M. Young of Mooresville—Appalachian State UniversityGrandson of MAJ (Ret) Michael L. Young—12A10 Combat Eng.

LTC William C. Polk, Jr. Memorial Perpetual Scholarship- $1,200

Abigail I. Chambers of Climax—East Carolina UniversityStep-daughter of CSM Timothy James—113th Sustainment Bde

Michael R. Sherrill Memorial Scholarship $1,200

Josie B. Garner of Waynesville—Western Carolina UniversityDaughter of CSM Benjamin and Amy Garner—HHC 130th MEB

USAA Scholarship - $1,200

Eleanor W. Hodge of Winston Salem—East Carolina UniversityDaughter of COL Chaplain (Ret) Benjamin and Kate Hodge—JFHQ-HHD

Ed and Trudy Webber Memorial Perpetual Scholarship – $1,200

Grace M. Copeland of Raleigh—The King’s CollegeDaughter of COL Jeff and June Copeland--JFHQ

Academic Excellence/Leadership Award - $1,500

Jennifer D. Innis of Roanoke Rapids—Liberty UniversitySpouse of MSG Brian Innis—B/3/20

Noah C. Jordan of Rockingham—UNC-Chapel HillSon of SFC (Ret) Franklin and Wendy Jordan—E Co. 30th STB

Citizenship Award - $1,500

Taylor E. Redwine of Roanoke Rapids—Western Carolina UniversityStep-daughter of MSG Brian Innis—B/3/20

Allison C. Roper of Morganton—Appalachian State UniversityDaughter of Sgt. Charles and Amanda Roper—1451st

SECU Foundation/NCNGA Educational Foundation Scholarship - $5,000

Madison G. Hepler of Thomasville—Cape Fear Community CollegeGranddaughter of SFC (Ret) Ronnie Fields—Life Member

SECU Foundation/NCNGA Educational Foundation Scholarship - $10,000

Myles K. Ball of Louisburg—North Carolina State UniversityGrandson of Charlie H. Newton, Jr.—Life Member

Since 1968, the North Carolina National Guard Educational Association Foundation has awarded a total of $1,543,070 to 1,964 students!

If you have information on meeting, gathering, or other retiree related

information and you would like to see it in the Tarheel Guardsmen call Larry Coleman at 919-851-3390 x 4 or email

larry@ncnga.org

Charlotte, NC 28205(704) 342-5108

ID Card Station - Navy Reserves

6115 North Hills CircleCharlotte, NC 28213

(800) 538-9552

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Building 12, Room 10839563 Warrior Way

New London, NC 28127(704) 422-2416

Rock Hill, SCAG HQ SC Deplyable 3

(Rock Hill Armory)126 Museum Road

Rock Hill, SC(803) 299-3047

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In MemoriamIn MemoriamListed below are those members (and non-members), spouses and dependent children that have recently passed away. If we have missed

someone, please contact Rhonda Mooring at rhonda@ncnga.org or 919-851-3390 ext 1.

Larry R. ByrdFour Oaks, NCJune 25, 2020

Billy B. BoyetteLancaster, SC

February 4, 2020

Thurman HerringMt. Olive, NC

February 23, 2020

Richard D. MillerScaly Mountain, NC

February 28, 200

Barbara C. DennisSpouse of M. Keith Dennis

Elizabethtown, NCFebruary 29, 2020

Sally P. NicholsonCharlotte, NCMarch 1, 2020

Margaret W. WilsonSpouse of Darrell Wilson

Wake Forest, NCMarch 8, 2020

James J. ReillyMocksville, NCMarch 14, 2020

Jerry J. FerryPleasant Garden, NC

March 15, 2020

Thomas W. JohnsonSanford, NC

March 30, 2020

William H. RhameWinterville, NCApril 25, 2020

Sam L. BagleyGreenville, NCApril 30, 2020

Ray K. HodgeSmithfield, NCMay 5, 2020

Bryant W. HicksStanley, NCMay 6, 2020

Graham H. PaigeGastonia, NCMay 6, 2020

Wayne R. CunninghamFranklin, NCMay 7, 2020

Robert OsborneWest Jefferson, NC

May 8, 2020

Ronald J. AlexanderCharlotte, NCMay 12, 2020

Linda H. O’QuinnSpouse of James “Billy” O’Quinn

Wilmington, NCJune 18, 2020

Ted D. AustinStanly County, NC

May 19, 2020

Alan C. LeonardCharlotte, NC

May 21, 2020

James “Wayne” RobbinsMt. Holly, NCMay 22, 2020

Johnnie M. Riggan, Sr.Butner, NC

May 24, 2020

Joseph B. O’ConnerSon of Mary O’Conner

York, SCJune 5, 2020

Robert J. AlstonAugusta, GAJune 11, 2020

Thomas P. VenessLaPlata, MD June 12, 2020

Timothy L. LucasSeagrove, NCJune 13, 2020

Paul M. AreyLocust, NC

June 18, 2020

Louis A. Shields, Jr.New Bern, NCJune 22, 2020

Sharon Brinkley WhitfieldCreedmore, NCJune 22, 2020

Mandi L. CannonKings Mountain, NC

June 25, 2020