Serving the Soldiers, Civilians and Families of 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div. Issue 117 Nov. 29, 2012

Bringing the team togetherStory and photos by Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch 2nd BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.

Connecting with others, building Esprit de Corps and testing basic knowledge are all qualities senior leadership of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,

worked on during the Warhorse Challenge on Fort Carson, Nov. 20.Thirty teams, consisting of 10 to 15 personnel, had seven hours

to complete the 13 challenge points, that included weapon functions test, find a fault on a vehicle, perform engagement area development, apply a tourniquet, communication test and history question events.

Senior leaders worked together and despite being comprised of different ranks and from different units, they all worked together to accomplish the mission.

“It was good to meet new people and work together to finish the event,” said Capt. Mike Pettengill, operations officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 204th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd BCT.

The day wasn’t just about training, it was meant for leaders to engage each other and forget about all the e-mails.

“Don’t worry about the computers,” said Col. Omar Jones IV, commander, 2nd BCT. “It’s the day before a holiday weekend, the staff sergeants have your Soldiers and will make sure everything is set for tomorrow. Go have fun today.”

Leadership mingled throughout the challenge and got to know each other.

“This kind of team building is good,” said Sgt. 1st Class Ruben Lara, brigade maneuvers and protection noncommissioned officer in charge, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd BCT. “You build a bond and some trust. Officers get to

1st Lt. Clark Burns, assistant operations officer, HHC, 2nd Bn., 8th Inf. Reg., completes a function check on an M2A1 .50 Cal during the Warhorse Challenge on Fort Carson, Colo. More than 750 senior leaders from throughout the brigade participated in the challenge to build Esprit de Corps and celebrate the 95th birthday of the activation of 2nd BCT.

see what NCOs can do and how they work, and vise versa.”When it came to testing, participants listened to the instructors as

well as engaged in training.“The highlight of the day was the instructors.” said 1st Sgt. Kia

Jackson, senior enlisted leader, Forward Support Company, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd BCT. “They informed us, they taught us and they were well educated. Seeing a Soldier know their job is the best thing.”

After all the teams returned, the wining team was presented a trophy and all the participants partook in a bar-b-q.

“These types of events should be held on a regular basis,” said Lara. “They are not stressful and they are very motivating.”

1st Lt. Justin Chizmar, intelligence officer, HHC, 2nd STB., inspects an M3A3 Bradley fighting vehicle during the Warhorse Challenge on Fort Carson, Nov. 20. Chizmar, along with members of his team, inspected the vehicle for faults.

1st Sgt. Kai Jackson, senior enlisted leader, FSC, 1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg., inspects the wheel well of M1120 Heavy Expanded Mobile Tactile Truck Load Handling System at a find the fault challenge point during the Warhorse Challenge on Fort Carson, Nov. 20.

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denver broncossalute to service

Photos by Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch2nd BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.

Soldiers of 2nd BCT shake hands and receive thanks from fans during the Denver Broncos Military Salute to Service at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Nov. 18. The crowd of more than 73,000 erupted in cheers during both a pregame and halftime ceremony, to show thanks to service members from all the Armed Forces.

Col. Omar Jones IV (right), commander, 2nd BCT joins “Warhorse” Soldiers and Denver Broncos cheerleaders during the Broncos Military Salute to Service at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Nov. 18. Jones, along with the 24 other Soldiers, met the cheerleaders, led players onto the field and received recognition for their service.

Soldiers of 2nd BCT, exit the field after a pregame ceremony at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Nov. 18.

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Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch2nd BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.

Pfc. Taylor Day, field artillery automated tactical data systems specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 3rd Bn., 16th FA Reg., conducts a push-up with his girlfriend, Valerie, during the “Rolling Thunder” Turkey Trot at Fort Carson’s Ironhorse Park, Nov. 21, 2012.

Col. Omar Jones IV, commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Lehtonen, senior enlisted leader, both from 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div., cut a cake in celebration of the 95th birthday of the 4th Inf. Div. in Robert Stack Dining Facility on Fort Carson, Nov. 21. The yellow cake with strawberry filling was comprised of 20 sheet cakes and took three Soldiers five days to complete. The cake had a time-line of edible pictures framing the cake starting with WWII to represent significant events within the 95 years of the division.

Command Sgt. Maj. Brian M. Stall, senior enlisted leader, 4th Inf. Div., gives Sgt. Patrick Marcoe (above), food service specialist, HHC, 204th BSB, a pat on the back for building a Bourbon Street replica out of gingerbread during the New Orleans themed Thanksgiving celebration Nov. 21. Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson (below), commanding general, 4th Inf.Div. and Fort Carson, shakes the hand of Sgt. Maj. (ret.) David Dantzler with the Colorado Military Historical Group, Incorporated, who brought their personal WWII relics as a way to educate and help celebrate the division’s birthday.

‘Rolling Thunder’ hosts Turkey TrotSmiling faces, children’s laughter and

physical readiness training came together to form the 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Turkey Trot at Fort Carson’s Ironhorse Park, Nov. 21.

“Rolling Thunder” Soldiers and Family members participated in stretching, physical activities and a run or walk around Ironhorse Park.

“I think it is important for the families to see what we go through each and every morning,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Benito Perez, senior enlisted leader, 3rd Bn., 16th FA Reg. “I just believe it builds the team; I am excited about this based on all the Family members that are showing up.

Family members jumped on the opportunity to join there Soldiers.

“My husband invited me out here to the Turkey Trot and we decided to bring the kids,” said Casey Ramm, wife of Sgt. Drew Ramm, electronic warfare specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 3rd Bn., 16th FA Reg. “It gives me a chance to come in and meet other spouses and Soldiers.

Soldiers thought it would give their

significant others a better grasp on what Soldiers do for physical training.

“I want to show my significant other what we do every morning and give her a view into why I wake up so early,” said Pfc. Taylor Day, field artillery automated tactical data systems specialist, HHB. “It’s a huge morale

lifter with our unit about to go to the field, so spending time with the families is very important.

After completing a couple laps around the park, and doing some push-ups and pull-ups, the families gathered to talk about the day and have a breakfast as a team.

‘Warhorse’ celebrates 95th birthday of 4th Inf. Div., ThanksgivingPhotos by Staff Sgt. Ruth Pagan2nd BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.

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Col. Omar Jones IV........................2nd BCT CommanderCommand Sgt. Maj. Robert Lehtonen....2nd BCT CSMMaj. Chris Maestas.................................................PAO OICStaff Sgt. Andrew Porch..................................PAO NCOICStaff Sgt. Ruth Pagan.........................Layout and DesignSgt. Seth Barham........................................................Editor

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Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch2nd BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.

Building resilency with information

Sergeant First Class Deanne Dunnsmith, brigade master resiliency trainer, 2nd BCT, explains techniques used by resiliency trainers during Resiliency Trainer Assistant class at the 2nd STB conference room, Nov. 15. Sixteen “Lonestar” Soldiers became qualified as Resiliency Training Assistants and are tasked with ensuring their company is one hundred percent trained on all Modules by next October.

Soldiers of 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,

assumed the duty of Resiliency Training Assistants after completing classes reflecting Master Resiliency Training on Fort Carson, Nov. 13 through 16.

Sixteen “Lonestar” Soldiers learned the basics of resiliency and successful ways to conduct instruction to ensure every Soldier, regardless of rank, is up to date on required training.

The brigade, which deployed to Afghanistan in the summer of 2011, was a test bed for the army to deploy without standardized resiliency training.

“This is the initial kickoff of the brigade program,” said Sgt. 1st. Class Deanne

Dunnsmith, brigade master resiliency trainer, 2nd BCT. “Training the RTAs is essential to helping MRTs train everyone in the battalion.”

The program, set up to have Soldiers spread throughout the brigade as instructors with one Soldier as the brigade MRT, two per battalion, one per company and one RTA per platoon, is aimed at giving Soldiers internal tools to deal with difficult situations.

“The program allows Soldiers to deal with life issues whether it be from home or work,” said Sgt. Timothy Foster, information technology specialist, 2nd STB. “It allows Soldiers to cope or learn problem solving techniques.”

“Hopefully every Soldier will learn something about themselves,” said Dunnsmith. “Everyone has different levels of resiliency and this program is designed to let a person know what their strengths are.”

Though the Army is mandating the training, the “Warhorse” leadership is making it a top priority.

“I’m excited to see the command so involved,” said Dunnsmith. “Without the commands’ support, implementing the program would be difficult due to the lack of knowledge on it.”

The NCOs in the class each had ideas of what they thought was the most important part of the training and what they wanted their Soldiers to take away from it.

“I want to broaden my Soldiers perspectives,” said Foster. “Being positive or negative is a process. I want them to be conscious of the bigger picture and that there is more than just them.”

The brigade is breaking down the four-module training by quarters and plans to have everyone fully trained before the scheduled deployment later next year.

3-16 FARDyanne Beckman.........................................................526-1635dyanne.m.beckman.civ@mail.mil

1-67 ARValerie Mansapit...........................................................524-1476valerie.j.mansapit.civ@mail.mil

204th BSBBarbara Young...............................................................526-4172barbara.a.young.civ@mail.mil

2-8 INUrsual Pittman...........................................................526-0727ursual.t.pittman.civ@mail.mil 2 STBSpc. Morgan Madrick..............................................503-2602morgan.a.madrick.mil@mail.mil

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2nd BCTValarie Adams............................................................524-4797valarie.a.adams.civ@mail.mil

1-10 CAVFrancy Avizu...............................................................526-1946francy.avizu.civ@mail.mil

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01 02 03 04 05 06CA Co, 204th FRG Mtg @ Veteran’s Chapel7:00 p.m.

FSC 1-67 FRG Mtg @ FSC7:00 p.m.

Payday ActivitiesRelease @ 12:00 p.m.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance @ Memorial Park11:00 a.m.

CG’s Bowling Scramble @ Thunder Alley12:00 p.m.

2BCT Steering Committee Mtg11:30 am

FSC 1-67 Breakfast Fund-raiser @ FSC6:00 a.m.

Santa’s Workshop Grand Opening @ SEC1:00 p.m.

Right Arm Night @ Foxhole4:00 p.m.

2000 Festival of Lights @ Downtown8:00 p.m.

“Santa Paws” @ Humane Society of Pikes Peak10:00 a.m.

“Paws to Read” @ Briargate Library3:30 pm

“The Perfect Holiday Cocktail Party” Cooking Class @ Kitchen Essentials5:00 pm

The Christmas Mouse on Holiday @ The Millibo Art Theater3:00 p.m.

Big Brothers & Big Sisters Orientation @ Big Brothers, Big Sister of Pike peak5:30 p.m.

Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour @ Pikes Peak Center7:30 a.m.

Living Nativity @ SMC

Milk and Cookies with Santa @ The Citadel9:00 a.m.

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