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Promoting regional relationships and interoperability in Gabon, Africa

The Real McCoy

How a top-notch staff with a keen business strategy make Fort McCoy one of the premier training facilities in the country

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6 farewell To The chiefPaying tribute to the legacy of Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz, Commanding General and Chief of the Army Reserve

Volume 57 No. 2

As leaders discuss the drawdown of forces, the unquestionable value added

by the Army Reserve, and the level of integration between the active and

reserve component is something that Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T.

Odierno calls Ò unparalleled in the ArmyÕ s HistoryÓ .

The great achievements of the Ò operationalizedÓ Army Reserve over the

past six years are a credit to the outstanding leadership and dedication of Lt. Gen. Jack Stultz.

Read about how the 31st chief of the Army Reserve postured the component for future challenges

in a complex security environment in Ò From the Top.Ó Learn what kept him going when faced

with the significant challenges of a nation at war, as well as the character and conviction that

defined his tenure in “Farewell to the Chief,” on page 6.

As leaders look ahead for ways to maintain some version of the cyclic readiness model,

currently known as the Army Force Generation Model, with limited resources, Fort McCoyÕ s

vision and strategic direction has helped them prepare countless Soldiers for mobilization as

a premier training facility Ñ the story by Lou Ann Mittelstaedt is featured on page 22.

The Army has traditionally used competitions as a way to maintain training, fitness, and esprit

de corps. Sgt. 1st Class Mark Bell recounts a weekÕ s worth of grueling challenges faced by Soldiers

from the 200th Military Police Command in “Warfighter,” page 28.

The challenges presented to the Army and the nation can also be seen as opportunities. Turn

to page 12 for the details of a major development for the Army Reserve; the recent enactment of

legislation which gives the nation access to the Army Reserve and its many critical capabilities as

a key responder.

The positive changes and opportunities that lie ahead for the Army Reserve are the result

of an exemplary performance by the Army Reserve and Army Reserve Soldiers over the

past decade. You should be proud of yourselves, your units and your commands for your

achievements. If you have stories you would like to share, please feel free to contact your public

affairs office for consideration.

ARMY RESERVE COMMAND TEAM

Lt. Gen. Jack C. StultzChief, Army Reserve

Chief Warrant Officer 5 James E. ThompsonCommand Chief Warrant Officer of theArmy Reserve

Command Sgt. Maj. Michael D. SchultzCommand Sergeant Major of the Army Reserve

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soldiers from the Army reserve and National Guard, along with members of the defense Medical readiness training institute from Joint base san Antonio, texas, spent several weeks working side by side with their Gabonese counterparts in an effort to promote regional relationships and further interoperability between participating militaries during Medical Accord 12 in libreville, Gabon.

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from the topfrom the topfrom the topfrom the top FARewell FRom the cAR

It is a credit to the force we have today

that quite often i have run across senior

leaders and senior noncommissioned

officers on the battlefield who say, “i

didn’t realize those were reserve soldiers

with me, they performed magnificently.”

Army reserve soldiers have obviously proven

their capability.

today’s Army reserve soldiers are highly trained

and qualified. As i pass the reigns to my successor,

i am proud to be passing on what is surely the

best-integrated and most battle-tested force in history.

As my tenure has been defined as transforming

to an operational force with unconstrained

resources, time was the critical factor. how fast can

you get it done, because we’ve got to fight tonight.

the transition to an operational reserve has

been tumultuous for our soldiers and units,

cross-leveling to meet the demand for soldiers

and capabilities, while simultaneously trying to

develop a training and equipping strategy to meet

the requirements of the Army Force Generation

Model. but we did it, and the good news is soldiers

stepped up with the right attitude, knowing what

they were getting into.

the Army needed an operational Army reserve…

one that could be counted on for regular support

over the long haul to fight ongoing wars in iraq and

Afghanistan. so, with your help, we re-tooled the

Army reserve… we brought down headquarters

structure and stood up operational and functional

commands to support the warfight; and training

and supporting commands to support training and

force generation here in the states.

We have moved from a demand-based, theater

request dependent, reactive ArForGeN, to a

five-year supply-based ArForGeN, providing

much needed predictability to our soldiers, their

Families and their employers. All of our operational

units now have an “available force pool” date which

allows us to build progressive readiness throughout

the cycle and tailor our manning, equipping and

training strategies and our soldier and Family

support programs to best sustain the force

throughout the deployment cycle. As the concept

of cyclic support changes as we draw down in

Afghanistan, we remain committed to providing

enduring support to the Army’s operational force

across the full range of military operations.

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We adapted programs to be more responsive

to an operational Army reserve. our Family

programs are now geared toward providing

access to installation-quality support to soldiers

and Families at remote locations, with access

to information and support at six Army strong

community centers nationwide and more to

come. We also provide 24-7 access to information

through our Virtual installation program and Fort

Family online support center.

We make America stronger; i say that because

we take young men and women and turn them

into leaders. We give them skills, values and an

ethos they couldn’t get elsewhere. We then turn

around and give them back to America, either

as they leave the military, or as we share them

in a civilian capacity. We make this country

stronger with the quality of individuals we put

back into communities across America as

Army reserve soldiers—everything from law

enforcement officers to firemen, from teachers

to coaches making a difference back home,

in many cases with skills and values we’ve

given them.

our world class employer partnership program

not only provides career management to our

soldiers and access to a quality and drug-free

work force to our employer partners, it is also

evolving into an effort to share training, resources

and certifications, with employer partners

who require the highly transferable skills and

capabilities resident in the Army reserve.

through these programs, and with the

dedicated support of Army reserve soldiers,

civilians and Family members, we continue

to build an impressive and historic record of

wartime service to our Nation. since the attacks

of 9-11, the Army reserve has maintained

somewhere between 25 and 30,000 soldiers on

active duty—doing vital missions in the continental

u.s.—running the hospitals, running the training

bases as drill sergeants, running the institutions

and the garrisons, as well as in iraq, Afghanistan,

kuwait, horn of Africa and other places. We

have mobilized more than 200,000 personnel to

support operations in iraq and Afghanistan. today,

more than 11,000 Army reserve soldiers continue

to provide support in more than 20 countries

around the world, supporting combat operations,

theater security cooperation and humanitarian

missions, and mil-to-mil training events in

Afghanistan, kuwait, uganda, the philippines,

cuba, and djibouti, just to name a few.

looking back on my tenure, i think the most

remarkable thing for me has been watching

citizen-soldiers step up in the face of the great

challenges we have faced in our years at war.

but there is work and more challenges ahead.

Where my challenge was transforming the Army

reserve into an operational force, my successor

will have the challenge of maintaining this

remarkable force and its operational capability

in the face of constrained resources. As the size

of the active Army is reduced, opportunities to

shape the Army reserve exist—and the role of

the reserve components is going to become

even more crucial, particularly in terms of the

capabilities resident in our force.

Given that reality, we will need to maintain the

full-spectrum capability that we have developed

over this last decade of conflict in iraq, Afghanistan

and elsewhere.

Moving forward, i am confident the Army could

not have selected a better leader to take this

organization onward toward the Army and Joint

Force 2020 Vision. Jeffrey talley comes to us

with a wealth of skills from his military service, his

business acumen in civilian life, and his extensive

career in academia. i know the Army reserve is in

good hands, and i know he will be impressed with

the soldiers and civilians he will inherit.

this job has been without a doubt the pinnacle

of my military career and i will truly miss it, and

all of you. i am blessed to have had the honor

of leading this organization, during such a

momentous time in our history…serving with the

greatest Army reserve soldiers and civilian work

force this Nation has ever known.

i thank the Army and my Nation for giving

me the honor of nearly four decades of service.

but mostly i thank my wife laura, for supporting

me and my Family throughout.

thank you to the soldiers, civilians and Family

members of the Army reserve whom i have

served shoulder to shoulder with, especially

over the last six years. you represent the best of

America and you all are truly “twice the citizen.”

i bid you all farewell.

a letter from Lt. Gen. Jack C. StultzLooking back on my tenure, I think the most remarkable thing for me has been watching Citizen-Soldiers step up in the face of the great challenges we have faced in our years at war.

…We make America stronger; I say that because we take young men and women and turn them into leaders. We give them skills, values and an ethos they couldn’t get elsewhere. We then turn around and give them back to America…”

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Family man, Lt. Gen. Jack Stultz.”

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leFt: lt. Gen. Jack c. stultz visiting with iraqi children in 2003.

riGht: lt. Gen. Jack c. stultz, commanding general, u.s. Army reserve command, places private first class rank on newly promoted pfc. Joshua ruckman, a 143d expeditionary sustainment command light wheel mechanic during a visit to the reserve soldiers of Joint sustainment command-Afghanistan.

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While he leaves behind a lasting legacy as the commanding general who transformed the Army Reserve, his wife Laura feels his greatest accomplishment is the passion, integrity and conviction that defined his tenure and career.

Ò There arenÕ t many people responsible for 205,000 Soldiers,Ó said Laura. Ò There are a lot of big demands. My favorite thing about him is that he is the best person I have ever met. I know other people would say something different, but he makes it easier for me to be a better person, because heÕ s a good example. He doesnÕ t say things he doesnÕ t mean. He puts the truth before congress no matter what. He knows how to get along with everybody. And heÕ s funny, he still makes me laugh. HeÕ s just a good person doing a very difficult job.”

Keeping Faith with Soldiers, Families and EmployersA cornerstone of StultzÕ s tenure was the high priority he placed on initiatives that benefit Soldiers and Families; standing up Army Strong Community Centers to care for Soldiers and Families in the local community and creating the Employer Partnership Program to link Soldiers and Families with employers.

Ò I think itÕ s the support you get from the Family that allows you to do what you do. If you donÕ t have that, you canÕ t stay focused,Ó said Stultz. Ò If we donÕ t have the Family, if we donÕ t have the employer weÕ re not going to have the Soldier. If he has to make a choice between the

Family and the employer, weÕ re going to lose. So we need to get them all on board as one team.Ó

Wearing Ô two hatsÕ as the chief of the Army Reserve and commander of the U.S. Army Reserve Command, Stultz balanced his time between seeking opportunities to advocate on behalf of the Army Reserve and Army Reserve Soldiers and time with troops, having spent the past six Christmases in Iraq or Afghanistan, something he considers the highlight of his job.

Ò During my last trip to Afghanistan with Gen. Stultz, I watched how he lights up when interacting with Soldiers,Ó said Command Sgt.

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lt. Gen stultz signs the employer partner Agreement with an employee partner at the Army All-American bowl employee partner initiative signing ceremony. stultz and the Army reserve have partnered with over 1,200 corporations nationally and internationally to support civilian business needs and help Army reserve soldiers get good jobs.

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Maj. Michael D. Schultz. Ò While serving for the past two years as the Command Sergeant Major of the United States Army Reserve, I have had the privilege of serving with an incredible leader, visionary and Family man, Lt. Gen. Jack Stultz.Ó

Ò His constant focus was to raise the bar to a higher level for this organization. After six years as the Commanding General of the Army Reserve with a continuous operational tempo, IÕ ve never seen him slow down once since IÕ ve sat in this seat,Ó Schultz said.

Ò The hardest part of this job, what causes the most wear and tear on me is sitting back here through endless meetings at the Pentagon about budgets and processes, the bureaucracy,Ó said Stultz. Ò You go home at night just mentally fatigued, and itÕ s the chance to get out with the Soldiers that gets you recharged.Ó

Ò What gives me strength is that I have a loving, supportive Family. My wife Laura often tells me to Ô go be with your Soldiers, thatÕ s where you need to be,’” said Stultz. “In the field is where you see the commitment; you see the spirit, the morale and the dedication. It helps me come back, focus on what I need to do in the beltway to support my Soldiers. So I come to work every day because I know there is somebody walking point, thereÕ s some route clearance unit in Afghanistan, thereÕ s some Soldier somewhere thatÕ s depending on us to take care of them, to do the right things back here.Ó

Expanding the Role of the Army ReserveThrough recent legislation, the Army Reserve has become more accessible to support disaster

response missions and domestic emergencies. The National Defense Authorization Act, signed by the president in December 2011, added specific language now making the Army Reserve more accessible to governors and senior military commanders at the state level for disaster response and homeland defense missions. In the past, the Army ReserveÕ s ability to respond to disasters was restricted by an outdated law, limiting its role during a homeland crisis.

The National Defense Authorization Act also supports sustaining the Army Reserve as an operational part of the total force in the future, providing Soldiers with opportunities to maintain skills honed on the battlefield over the past decade of war. Ò Our Army is still going to depend on the Army Reserve for vital capabilities in the future,Ó said Stultz. Ò And weÕ re not going to have time should something else happen in another part of the world.Ó

With the wars winding down, the force is taking a closer look at security cooperation and theater engagement with nations around the world to create stability to prevent another Iraq or Afghanistan. “In defining the Army Reserve role in the ArmyÕ s new Ô prevent, shape and winÕ strategy, we feel Army Reserve support capabilities are particularly geared toward the Ô prevent and shapeÕ piece; the training, sustaining and theater engagement operations. The capabilities needed in order to win the hearts and minds of the people are resident in the reserve components.Ó

Ò Over the years, to meet Army requirements, weÕ ve continued to push what we call Ô enablers,Õ the combat support and combat service support, into the reserve components. So now weÕ ve got about 85 percent of the transportation capability in the Reserve, about 75 percent of the engineering capability in the Guard and Reserve, 85 percent of the civil affairs in the Reserve, 70 percent of the medical capability in the Guard and Reserve,Ó said Stultz. Ò ThatÕ s why I say itÕ s an indispensable force, weÕ ve created the Army this way and to be perfectly honest it makes sense. ItÕ s very cost effective.Ó

“…he is the best person I have ever met.…he makes it easier for me to be a better person, because he’s a good example.” — Laura StuLtz

leFt: lt. Gen. Jack c. stultz getting a “high and tight” haircut in Fob Adder, iraq, April 2003.

riGht: lt. Gen. Jack c. stultz, engages with students at the rukini primary school during a 2010 visit to the Army reserve’s 411th civil Affairs team ineldoret, kenya.

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The Transformation to an Operational ForceAccording to the Honorable Dennis M. McCarthy, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, Stultz played a significant role in bringing about a transformation that started more than 20 years ago, when the Ô Ô total forceÕ Õ concept replaced the force structure that we had during conscription.

Ò I had the privilege of serving with Lt. Gen. Stultz as a fellow officer, as a civilian, and as a government official,” said McCarthy. “From each perspective, I saw a great Army leader. He has been an innovator and a tireless advocate for the well-being of his Soldiers. Many of the advances the Army has made in effectively employing its reserve component were the result of Jack Stultz’s leadership, and reflect the high value senior leaders within the Department of the Army placed on his advice and counsel.Ó

Ò I saw things sort of evolve sometime before I assumed this position in 2006,” said Stultz, “but it really took root right as I was coming aboard. First, we recognized we were going to be in extended conflicts in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Second, we realized the active Army did not have the capabilities needed for an extended conflict in the active forces.Ó

The comprehensive transformation of the Army Reserve in recent years positioned it to provide the required capabilities necessary to support a more expeditionary force.

Ò They might not be the fun and sexy things like driving a tank or shooting a cannon,Ó said Stultz, Ò but these are the valuable capabilities the Army needs. Now I think we are postured very well. But to maintain an operational reserve, you have to have manned, trained and equipped units. As the Army considers budget constraints, they can look at the Army Reserve and say, well thatÕ s capability we canÕ t afford to get rid of. WeÕ ve got to keep them resourced.Ó

Ò Our Nation and our Army owes Lieutenant General Stultz a debt of gratitude for his outstanding leadership and steadfast dedication,Ó

said Army Chief of Staff General Raymond T. Odierno. Ò Under his watch, the Army Reserve proved themselves under fire and made significant contributions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and across the globe. Simultaneously, he has postured the Army Reserve to meet our future challenges in an increasingly complex and uncertain strategic environment.Ó

Ò Throughout Jack StultzÕ s tenure as Chief of the Army Reserve, our reserve forces provided depth and versatility to the joint force in a time of great need,Ó said Odierno. Ò His legacy after six years of visionary leadership is an operationalized reserve force of Citizen-Warriors seasoned by combat and grounded in Army values.Ó

Quality of Today’s Warrior-Citizens In a recent Foreign Affairs article, Odierno spoke about the unprecedented level of integration between the active and reserve components. Ò The Army National Guard and the Army Reserve have stood shoulder to shoulder with active-duty troops around the globe, and the level of trust, respect, and mutual understanding between them is unparalleled in the ArmyÕ s history.Ó

Ò WeÕ ve got a lot of great Soldiers,Ó said Stultz. Ò The greatest part of this job is the opportunity I had to just get out and see great heroesÑ and by heroes IÕ m not necessarily talking about somebody thatÕ s jumping on a grenade on the battlefield. It’s those Soldiers that volunteer to leave their Families, their civilian jobs and their homes to go to Iraq, Afghanistan or wherever.Ó

Ò IÕ ve had the opportunity sit down with those Soldiers and have a cigar together on the top of a building at Khandahar Airfield, or on a balcony in Ethiopia and just talk, and try to understand why they do what they do when they donÕ t have to.Ó

Ò And IÕ d just like to say, Ô thanks for the best six years of my life.Õ Ó

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leFt: lt. Gen. Jack c. stultz with wife laura and prince charles at a reception celebrating the combined british territorial’s (reserve) and Army reserve’s 100th Anniversary, June 2008.

riGht: lt. Gen. stultz presides over the 100th Anniversary reenlistment ceremony in iraq.

lt. Gen. Jack c. stultz, Army reserve commanding General shakes hands with soldiers deployed in support of operation iraqi Freedom during a 2007 visit to camp Arifjan, kuwait. “our reserve component soldiers are the most experienced, best-trained, best-equipped reserve component we’ve had in anybody’s recent memory,” said stultz.

“In the field is where you see the commitment…the spirit…. It helps me…focus on what I need to do…to support my Soldiers.”— lt. GeN. JAck c. stultz chieF, ArMy reserVe

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ARFORGEN: delivering capabilities to the nation

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With the conclusion of the war in iraq and fewer war zone deployments

planned for Afghanistan, Army reserve chief lt. Gen. Jack c. stultz

wants the skills acquired by soldiers during overseas rotations

to stay sharp. he plans to safeguard readiness levels gained over

the past 10 years by employing the Army Force Generation model

to generate a supply of forces as the usAr transitions to a

peacetime structure.

“We see 5-year supply-based ArForGeN or similar cyclic readiness

model as the best use and best management of the Army reserve

Force,” said stultz. “We understand that it may evolve and change

a bit, but we don’t want to return to the tiered readiness of the past

where there are some units that are ready, and many that are not.”

this strategy is a mechanism for achieving progressive readiness.

For soldiers and their Families, an understanding of the ArForGeN

deployment cycle is vital to careers and future plans.

designed as a cyclic model of readiness, ArForGeN delivers

trained, ready and cohesive units with capabilities that function across

a range of military operations, not just counterinsurgency. deployment

missions during a unit’s available year come from a wide menu of

options. they may include support of named operations, theater

security cooperation, humanitarian assistance, or domestic response.

units ramp up over a period of four years in preparation for their

next mission. this permits time for recovery from deployment and

training for the next one. the ArForGeN model also adjusts to

support the new nine-month, boots-on-the-ground deployment policy

that began in January 2012.

“ArForGeN makes a lot of sense because it gives us predictability

and rotational ability. When asked what soldiers in the Army reserve

want and need, the number one answer i get is predictability. Army

reserve soldiers need predictability from the Army because they are

juggling other things in their lives,” said stultz. “on the other side it

also provides the Army with predictability by allowing the knowledge

that every year we can provide an already determined amount

of capability.”

ArForGeN offers a balanced and predictable approach to training,

mobilization, and deployment. Army reserve senior leaders are confident

Story by Lt. CoL.

I.J. Perez, Army reServe

CommunICAtICAtICA IonS

wASHinGtOn – Cuts in defense spending and a drawdown of forces from overseas operations are causing the Army Reserve to refine its future role as part of the Nation’s operational force. While Department of Defense leaders and lawmakers hammer out details over billions in budget reductions and the size of the military, one thing is certain: the future of the Army Reserve relies on sustaining the expertise learned during a decade of war.

Five tactical vehicles drive south on burma road on the west side of Fort Mccoy’s North post as the 1st battalion, 194th Armor, 1st brigade combat team of the 34th infantry division conducts a convoy mission during an exercise.

“ARFORGEN makes a lot of sense because it gives us predictability and rotational ability.…Army Reserve Soldiers need predictability … because they are juggling other things in their lives.…it also provides the Army with predictability by allowing the knowledge that every year we can provide an already determined amount of capability.”

— lt. GeN. JAck c. stultz chieF, ArMy reserVe

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ARFORGEN: delivering capabilities to the nationthe ArForGeN model will minimize the mobilization turbulence soldiers,

Families and employers experienced over the last 10 years.

“today’s Army reserve soldiers serve with the expectation of

deployment at least once every five years,” said stultz. “soldiers

in the field want to use the skills they have learned and the Army

reserve wants to maintain the talented force we have built supporting

ten years of war. if we return to a tiered readiness model and do

not make consistent use of Army reserve capabilities to support

operations, soldiers who have joined with the understanding that they

will be utilized on a predictable basis will likely leave the force.”

to maintain the high level of training and readiness of the Army

reserve, the Army will continue to use Army reserve units uniquely

geared for theater security cooperation missions and international

military-to-military engagements. changes to the National defense

Authorization Act now permit the Army reserve to serve unified

combatant commands in “unnamed or contingency operations”

around the globe, thus facilitating this effort.

“the Army reserve will provide troops to the war fight during their

available year, as we have during the past ten years of conflict,” said

stultz. “but as operations draw down in Afghanistan, we can provide

troops in their available year for contingency expeditionary force

missions such as theater security cooperation, and military-to-military

engagements for extended periods during their available year. this

supports the newly announced defense strategy with an added focus

on ‘shaping’ operations.”

reductions in end strength will inevitably become a fact for both

active and reserve components. the Army reserve will reduce in size

to 205,000. but according to stultz, the real issue is not cuts to the

size of his force, but its composition. “For us it’s a matter of more

reliance and relevance for the future,” he said.

“We’ve got to make sure we are more ready than ever to meet

the needs of the Army of the future and meet personnel standards,

physically, medically and educationally,” said the general during his

last visit to u.s. Army Africa.

“it ought to be a two-way street, where you are bringing the junior

enlisted over to this side, because you are always going to have to

recruit young soldiers to keep it going, at the same time i’m bringing

some of the mid-grade soldiers over,” said stultz. “so there is this

cycle of talent where we are really treating it as one force. you’re not

getting out of the active Army, you’re just transitioning to the reserve,

while this soldier is transitioning from reserve to active and this

soldier is transitioning from the reserve to the inactive reserve.

it’s a soldier for life mentality.”

explaining the categories:

apportioned and allocatedto prepare units for deployment in support of combatant commanders

and other Army requirements, two categories of forces will exist under

ArForGeN: “apportioned” (formerly contingency expeditionary force) and

“allocated” (formerly deployment expeditionary force).

All Army reserve units will be initially considered as part of the Army's

Apportioned Force. Apportioned units are conventional forces that may serve

as part of a surge, execute a contingency mission or other Army requirement.

some units will be sourced as part of the Allocated Force and will focus

on theater-specific training for defined contingency operations. For some

time, demand for Army conventional forces around the world exceeded the

available supply. As a result, the majority of the Army’s operational force has

been employed as Allocated Forces.

As demand for Allocated Forces decreases, the Army reserve will increase

its support to Apportioned Forces through missions such as theater security

cooperation and homeland defense/security.

the Army reserve has almost exclusively focused on allocated units

with training spotlighting counter-insurgency operations and less on skills

necessary to fight all potential threats.

“We understand that [ARFORGEN] may evolve…but we don’t want to return to the tiered readiness of the past where there are some units that are ready, and many that are not.”

— lt. GeN. JAck c. stultz, chieF, ArMy reserVe

The O.P.P.PBy Master Sgt.

Steve Opet

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wASHinGtOn – When disaster strikes, access

to the right response capabilities may mean the

difference between life and death.

due to the recent enactment of legislation, the

Army reserve, with its many critical capabilities

is now available as a key responder in meeting

the needs of communities in crisis. the National

defense Authorization Act 2012 signed into law

last december, includes language authorizing

access to title 10 reserve forces for involuntarily

activation to provide assistance to a major disaster

or emergency.

According to lt. Gen. Jack c. stultz, chief of

the Army reserve, this new legislation culminates

his vision to support communities in times of

disaster. “in a lot of cases, there were reserve

component soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines

who were close at hand with the capabilities

needed, but didn’t have the authority to act,”

stultz said. “Finally, we got the law changed.

this new legislation says that now we can use

title 10 reserves.”

“historically, the Army reserve was limited in

its ability to assist communities during a major

disaster due to legal limitations. While Army

reserve soldiers and units had mobilization

authority to support homeland security missions

or respond to man-made or terrorist chemical,

biological, radiological or nuclear incidents,

they had no involuntary mobilization authority

to deploy during natural disaster response

operations,” said Mr. tom Welke, deputy director

for operations, mobilization and readiness,

u.s. Army reserve command.

According to command sgt. Maj. Michael d.

schultz, the Army reserve’s top noncommissioned

officer, hurricane katrina was the catalyst for the

change. “there were Army reserve trucks sitting

idle behind fences, and because of how the law

was written, there was nothing we could do to

help.” schultz said. “the change will allow us to

provide capabilities based on the scope and nature

of the disaster or emergency.”

section 515 of the NdAA 2012 adds a new

paragraph under title 10, u.s.c. 12304 to grant

access to the title 10 reserve, including the

Army reserve, for disaster response operations.

title 10, u.s.c. 12304a now authorizes use of

reserve forces to support presidential declared

emergencies or disasters in support of a state

governor request for assistance.

“the governor must complete an assessment

of the situation and ensure all available assets

are engaged in the response before submitting a

request for assistance to the president,” said Mike

costa, homeland operations division deputy, G-33

directorate, u.s. Army reserve command.

new response to natural disastersStory by Lt. CoL.

I.J. Perez, Army reServe

CommunICAtICAtICA IonS

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“In a lot of cases, there were reserve component Soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who were close at hand with the capabilities needed, but didn’t have the authority to act. Finally, we got the law changed. This new legislation says that now we can use Title 10 reserves.”

— lt. GeN. JAck c. stultz, chieF ArMy reserVe

the National defense Authorization Act 2012 gives reserve forces greater authority to provide assistance in the case of a major disaster or emergency, such as the earthquake that struck haiti in 2010. here, sgt. crystal salvi, from the 196th transportation company, 143d expeditionary sustainment command out of orlando, as part of the haiti disaster relief effort, guides a pallet of aid onto a vehicle. those much needed supplies were then airlifted to haiti.

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the legislation authorizes the use of these

reserve soldiers for a maximum of 120 days for

the requested operation but does not prescribe

a limit to the number of soldiers authorized to

support this mission.

implementation details are being worked out

with the office of the Assistant secretary of

defense, reserve Affairs, but the Army reserve

envisions posturing itself to support requests for

disaster response in a variety of ways. contingency

expeditionary Force units in their available year

are the primary source for support of the dscA

mission. ceF units in their “train/ready 3” year

receive first consideration for those missions in the

event additional forces are required.

consideration for mobilization to a dscA

mission includes the unit’s location in reference

to the incident, the unit’s mission, and the

requested capability. Army Force Generation cycle,

preparedness levels, capabilities and proximity to

an incident are keys components utilized by Army

reserve leaders to select the best unit to meet the

requested capability.

According to keller, “the Army reserve must

manage expectations of its ability to respond

to Mission Assignments in support of disaster

operations.” keller added that, “Army reserve units

will most likely respond in a graduated manner

building capability over a three to seven day period

after a disaster occurs.”

“commanders must remember the primary

purpose for Army reserve support is to save

lives, prevent human suffering and mitigate great

property damage,” added costa.

Army reserve soldiers and units may still

respond to requests from local government leaders

under immediate response Authority to save

lives, prevent human suffering, and mitigate great

property damage when time limits do not allow for

approval from higher headquarters.

spc. richard keller, left, and spc. Andrew deuitch use chainsaws to cut tree branches. According to lt. Gen. Jack c. stultz, chief Army reserve, the new NdAA legislation allows support to challenges like hurricanes and forest fires. “the legislation they passed last year said we are going to make available the use of title 10 in the homeland because it just makes sense.”

“…the primary purpose for Army Reserve support is to save lives, prevent human suffering, and mitigate great property damage.”

— Mike costA, hoMelANd operAtioNs diVisioN deputy, G-33 directorAte, u.s. ArMy reserVe coMMANd

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The Web offers many free, interactive resources to help Warrior-Citizens and their Families make informed decisions regarding their health, finances, career and education. Here are some of the latest new and useful online tools for Soldiers.

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The Web offers many free, interactive resources to help Warrior-Citizens and their Families make informed decisions regarding their health, finances, career and education. Here are some of the latest new and useful online tools for Soldiers.

Now you can enjoy Warrior-Citizen wherever you happen to be! Same great stories. Same great look.

Now you can enjoy Warrior-Citizen wherever you happen to be! Same great stories. Same great look.

introducing the warrior-citizen app!

The new Army reserve

wArrior CiTizen App allows

readers to download issues online or

offline to read whenever you choose.

When attached to a wi-fi signal and/

or 3G network, the W-c app also

connects to Army reserve social media

pages—Facebook, twitter and the newly

redesigned Army reserve website—

allowing for a fully immersive experience.

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www.cac.mil DO yOu HAve queStiOnS AbOut yOuR COMMOn

ACCeSS CARD (cAc) or your uniformed services id card?

the dod id card reference center guides you through the process

of obtaining, using and maintaining both types of cards.

www.gibill.va.gov tHe POSt-9/11 Gi biLL PROviDeS FinAnCiAL SuPPORt

FOR eDuCAtiOn AnD HOuSinG to individuals with

at least 90 days of aggregate service on or after sept. 11, 2001,

or individuals discharged with a service-connected disability after

30 days. you must have received an honorable discharge to be

eligible for the post-9/11 Gi bill. this site will guide you through

all the educational benefits provided by the department of

Veterans Affairs.

ra.defense.gov tHe OFFiCe OF tHe ASSiStAnt SeCRetARy OF

DeFenSe ReSeRve AFFAiRS serves as principal staff

Assistant and advisor to the secretary of defense with responsibility

for overall supervision of matters which involve reserve components,

including the Army National Guard, Army reserve, Naval reserve,

Marine corps reserve, Air National Guard, Air Force reserve and

coast Guard reserve. this website delivers all the latest news and

information regarding programs, benefits, Family readiness

and mobilization.

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FORt bRAGG, n.C. – last summer, a soldier

died of rabies…several months after returning

from Afghanistan.

subsequent laboratory tests indicated the soldier

had been infected by rabies while he was deployed.

those cute dogs, puppies, cats and kittens may

remind you of the warmth and comfort of home and

Family—but you might want to think again before

picking one up.

“pets in other countries are not vaccinated against

rabies as our own pets are here in the united states,”

said lt. col. sharon tucker, a clinical operations

administrative officer with the u.s. Army reserve

command surgeon office.

While most people may believe that rabies can only

be contracted by a bite from a rabid animal, they need

to realize that even a friendly lick from an animal can

lead to infection—especially if there is an open wound

on the person’s skin.

even a lick on the face can transfer infected saliva

into a person’s mouth or eyes.

“Animals carrying rabies are not necessarily

symptomatic,” tucker said. “Animals can appear

perfectly normal, but may be capable of transmitting

rabies—even that cute little puppy.”

if a soldier has been exposed to an infected animal,

the signs and symptoms of rabies may not show

up immediately.

“rabies is preventable. treatment against rabies

is available at medical treatment facilities in theater

and worldwide,” she said.

“it is never too late to begin post-exposure

treatment and is virtually 100 percent effective in

preventing rabies,” tucker said.

individuals with questions about animal exposures,

rabies and post-exposure treatments should contact

the Wounded soldier and Family hotline

at 800-984-8523 or dsN 312-421-3700.

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health + wellness RABieS pReVeNtioN

rabies isn’t cuteby TimoThy L. haLe,

army reserve Command

PubLiC affairs

stray animals may seem harmless and hard to resist, but an overseas cuddle with one of these little guys can have deadly consequences. this photo was taken at the back gate of an iraqi police station in baghdad, iraq. stray animals are rampant in the city and rural areas in iraq.

“Animals can appear perfectly normal but may be capable of transmitting rabies —even that cute little puppy.”

— lt. col. shAroN tucker, cliNicAl operAtioNs AdMiNistrAtiVe oFFicer, coMMANd surGeoN oFFice

To learn more visit http://phc.amedd.army.mil/rabies

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FALLS CHuRCH, va. – beginning Jan. 27,

2012, reserve component soldiers separating from

active duty after an activation of greater than 30 days

in support of a contingency operation began receiving

the same dental care benefits as active duty service

members. the tricAre Active duty dental program

now provides coverage to these members in the

transition Assistance Management program.

Active duty dental program beneficiaries receive

active duty dental benefit services as long as the

referral and/or authorization requirements are met

prior to receipt of care. Authorizations will not be

granted for any dental care procedure that cannot be

completed within their 180-day

maximum tAMp period.

eligibility is verified by Addp

contractor united concordia

companies, inc. using the defense enrollment

eligibility reporting system. All tricAre beneficiaries

are advised to keep their enrollment information

updated in deers; if eligibility cannot be confirmed,

Addp dental care will be denied.

tAMp provides 180 days of transitional health care

benefits to help certain uniformed services members

and their Families transition to civilian life. benefits

begin the day after the service member is separated

from active duty. Family members and dependents are

not eligible for Addp benefits under tAMp, but remain

eligible to purchase coverage through the tricAre

dental program. service members receiving benefits

under tAMp are ineligible for the tdp until the end of

the 180-day transitional benefit period.

More information about tAMp can be viewed

at www.tricare.mil/tamp.

For more information about the tricAre dental

program visit www.tricaredentalprogram.com.

new benefits to smile about

For the full Q&A from the Soldiers Town Hall, visit the Army reserve site at www.usar.army.mil/arweb/soldiers/Pages/townhall.aspx.

I am an officer who was deployed in a multinational environment. How do I become joint qualified?Currently less than one percent of all Army Reserve officers are considered joint qualified. The U.S. Army Reserve continues being used in an operational environment at unprecedented levels from tactical to strategic and in joint, interagency, intergovernmental and multinational environments, but few officers have received credit for their experience. Army Reserve officers have until Sept. 30, 2013, to request retroactive credit for joint experience.

The Department of Defense will begin analyzing promotion board results for Reserve joint qualified officers on Oct. 1, 2013, to measure the effectiveness of the Goldwater-Nichols DoD Reorganization Act and Title 10, U.S. Code. The 1986 law mandates that the Secretary of Defense create policies and procedures for Reserve officers to compute joint experience and education similar to the active component.

To prepare a joint duty assignment file, officers with joint experience who have not received qualification credit can visit the following website for information: www.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/jqs

Recognition for joint experience is determined by a panel conducted by the Joint Staff in Washington, D.C. For the remainder of 2012, review panels take place in May, August and November. Panel members review files to recognize experiences that create experts in joint matters. The panel looks for a combination of “joint” and “joint matters” in a claimant’s file. Joint Publication 1-02 provides a detailed definition of “joint matters.” The wording of these definitions is critical, and applicants should make sure to include them in the 340 characters allowed in the application.

How will the new Integrated Personnel and Pay System impact me?The Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army will give Soldiers and commanders self-service access to personnel and pay information 24 hours a day. Designed as a standardized web-based system, IPPS-A will allow personnel actions to drive pay events and provide decision makers with timely and accurate data critical to their missions.

As Soldiers transition from assignments, IPPS-A ensures correct pay, benefits and credit for service. When fully operational the system will enable personnel and finance specialists to manage Soldier personnel data including awards, assignments, evaluations, benefits, promotions, separations, in-and-out processing and retirement.

Fielding and testing the new program will be incremental over a six-year period. The first of five system releases is scheduled to begin in FY 2013 with additional releases every 12 to 14 months thereafter.

For additional information, visit the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army website: www.ipps-a.army.mil

wiTH BrigAdier generAl JAmeS V. Young, Jr.

Town HallS

I am an officer who was deployed in a multinational environment.

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eNeRgy ANd SUStAiNABilitycommunities

wASHinGtOn – As gas prices reach

record highs, many Americans are once again

thinking about energy independence and energy

efficiency. As America’s single biggest energy

consumer, the u.s. military has been thinking

about—and working on—these issues for nearly

a decade.

At a recent national event on alternative

energy in the military, Army reserve chief

executive officer tad davis iV said he is

encouraged by the attention the military is giving

to energy and sustainability. “it’s impressive

to me—looking back over the years—that we

now have generals and Army senior leaders

thinking about energy and sustainability. it’s

catching on.”

it’s catching on in the White house too. in its

fiscal 2013 budget, the obama administration

proposed increased spending on alternative energy

projects in the department of defense. the funds

represent a long-term investment for the military,

ultimately reducing energy expenditures and

improving operational capability by making energy

more secure and reliable at home and abroad.

the Army reserve is uniquely positioned to take

the lead on this work. davis noted that the Army

reserve is “the primary combat service support

provider for the Army,” which means that reserve

soldiers enable combat forces to do more with

fewer resources; providing engineering, medical,

transportation, maintenance, civil affairs support

and other key capabilities in a cost-effective and

efficient manner. At a time when both fiscal and

environmental resources are strained, this ability is

more critical than ever.

the Army reserve supports many local

communities as well. unlike the active component

housed on major installations, the Army reserve’s

primary presence is at reserve centers, maintenance

sites and training installations in hundreds of

communities throughout the u.s. and its territories

(puerto rico, Guam, American samoa). “We’re

trying to partner with our local communities to see

what we can do better,” davis said. this means

energy and sustainability take a front seat

the green roof at the Middletown Armed Forces reserve center in Middletown, conn., is the first of its kind in the Army. comprised of living vegetation planted over a waterproof membrane, the 10,000 square foot roof mitigates rainwater runoff and provides a solar-heated hot water system. the Middletown AFrc has been hailed as a “key to sustainability” for its environmental benefits.

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becoming an example of what can be achieved

through energy and sustainability programs, and

potentially partnering with local communities for

power generation and energy security.

the Army reserve’s approach has been

two-fold: reducing energy consumption and

developing new sources of renewable energy to

help the Army insulate itself from price fluctuations

in the market and disruptions in the power supply.

davis’ office oversees a multi-million dollar

annual energy security and sustainability effort

for the Army reserve. the program employs a

variety of methods to reduce energy use and

develop renewable sources, from smart meters

that monitor buildings’ energy use, to designing

new construction and renovated buildings to

meet leadership in energy and environmental

design standards, and tapping into solar, wind,

geothermal and fuel cell energy. For his work, the

Ge ecomagination team honored davis as one of

their 11 sustainable innovators for 2011.

the goal, as davis put it, is to go “Net-zero”—

to build installations and Army reserve centers that

produce or recycle as much energy and resources

as they use. the first Net-zero site will use solar

energy at Fort hunter liggett, calif. the first phase

of the project will supply over 30 percent of the

installation’s power, and two more planned phases

will result in an even greater percentage of its

energy being supplied by solar power.

For all these efforts, davis noted, economics is

the most important factor. the Army reserve must

“do what’s right for the taxpayer by being good

stewards of their dollars”—creating savings that

can be reinvested to enhance the overall readiness

of the force. but, said davis, the biggest challenge

is creating a culture of sustainability. “We want to

touch every soldier, civilian and Family in the Army

reserve, so they understand the importance of

what we’re trying to accomplish.”

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FORt bRAGG, n.C. – No one in the Army knows more about environmental sustainability than

tad davis, the chief executive officer for the Army reserve.

so much so, that the General electric “ecomagination” team selected davis as one of its top sustainable

innovators for 2011 with the Ge ecomagination award.

According to the company’s website, the Ge ecomagination award demonstrates the Army’s commitment

to imagine and build innovative solutions to today’s environmental challenges while driving economic growth.

even though the award recognizes davis individually, he said it’s the result of many soldiers and civilians

within the Army reserve who deserve the credit.

“i don’t accept this award on behalf of myself but on behalf of the literally hundreds of dedicated Army

soldiers, civilians and Families—Active, Guard and reserve—that are really working hard each and every day

to bring sustainability to the forefront of what we are doing,” davis said. “it may be a personal recognition for

me, but it’s more a recognition for the Army as a whole.”

by TimoThy L. haLe,

army reserve Command

PubLiC affairs

tad davis iV, ceo for the Army reserve, was the recipient of the 2011 Ge ecomagination award.

Minnesota’s largest solar panel installation is now the Arden Hills U.S. Army Reserve Center. This installation will provide an anticipated savings of 12,000 dollars a year in electricity costs alone. “Anytime they can add energy efficient measures and produce their own power on-site it makes a big difference in the bottom line,” said Brian Allen, Vice President of All Energy Solar.

Army Reserve CEO earns the GE Ecomagination Award

“It’s impressive to me…that we now have generals and Army senior leaders thinking about energy and sustainability. It’s catching on.”— tAd dAVis iV, ArMy reserVe chieF executiVe oFFicer

With the installation of a solar water heater assembly, building 560 in Fort buchannan, puerto rico will have the capability to fulfill 100 percent of its hot water needs with a capacity to store approximately 560 gallons of hot water.

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MiLwAukee – the recent partnership forged

between the 807th Medical deployment support

command and General electric healthcare is

now expanding across the Army reserve. it aims

to help soldiers earn their military qualifications

for biomedical equipment repair and give them an

opportunity for employment with Gehc. “biomeds,”

or technicians, from the 3rd Mdsc and Army reserve

Medical command may be eligible to apply for the

program with one of the world’s premiere medical

equipment manufacturers.

the partnership is yet another success of the

employer partnership of the Armed Forces.

employer partnership of the Armed Forces was

developed to connect unemployed u.s. Veterans

and service members to employers who are seeking

qualified and reliable employees. this mutually

beneficial partnership began to expand, leading to

the creation of educational and

training programs that support

both military and civilian needs. in

the case of the Gehc externship,

the Army reserve supplies bio

Med equipment specialists

for training; once the course is

completed these soldiers are fully

Military occupational specialty

Qualified and may even be offered

employment at Gehc.

sgt. Adam Malzewski, a native

of Milwaukee is the first Gehc

employee to be hired through the

initiative and one of 12,000 veterans on staff. to be

fair, he did have an advantage over many of the other

participants because of his six years of experience

with another company. but from his perspective, it’s

the military experience as a biomed that gives him an

edge in the career field.

“the department of defense has always been at

the forefront, and we’ve set the industry standard

as far as biomedical repair,” said Malzewski. “the

reason being, we’re the only organization that’s large

enough and has the funding dollars to give folks both

theory and practical [experience].”

According to rebecca serwatt, human resources

Manager for Gehc, some of the non-technical

advantages soldiers bring to the organization are

leadership experience and focus on execution

of tasks.

that work ethic fits Ge’s culture and makes for

a good fit when these soldiers are “on the front lines”

of Gehc. biomeds are an important part of Gehc’s

business, because they represent the company on

a daily basis.

“When people think of Ge, they think of the service

people they see all the time,” said serwatt.

Ge manages their squadron of biomeds a bit

differently from the military, giving many of them a

specialty such as imaging (ct scanning and Mri

machines) or radiology, whereas the Army’s biomeds

have a general knowledge of a wide array of machines

but may not be an expert on any of them. of course,

Ge’s success in servicing medical equipment relies on

their ability to fix everything, which requires experts.

the epAF training partnership also allows soldiers

to more effectively compete for scarce jobs.

“it typically takes someone to get into imaging,

10 to 15 years sitting in the

hospital doing general biomed

work until somebody retires,”

said Malzewski.

While the leadership skills

and hands-on experience

are what Gehc likes in Army

reserve soldiers, education is

also important. An associate’s

degree or near completion of a

bachelor’s degree is the minimum

educational requirement for

applicants to the partnership

program, said serwatt.

Malzewski became a biomed with the Army while

looking for a way to pay for college.

he eventually went to the university of Wisconsin

after his time on active duty but was unable to

complete his degree because of a deployment. he is

currently working to complete a master’s degree in

medical physics.

Malzewski’s advice to soldiers interested in the

Gehc program is to study the technical aspects

of their military job and volunteer for as many

military missions they can. hands-on-training or

“hot” missions and deployments offer far more

opportunities to excel than just attending required

training. interested soldiers can also reach out to their

chain of command and local epAF program support

managers to learn more about the training

and employment program opportunities.

a sound partner in GE Healthcarestory and photos by

Maj. Matthew Lawrence,

807th MedicaL coMMand,

pubLic affairs

employeR pARtNeRShipS oF the ARmed FoRceScommunities

“Some of the non-technical advantages Soldiers bring to the organization are leadership experience and focus on the execution of tasks.”

the work ethic of soldiers like sgt. Adam Malzewski fits General electric’s culture. According to rebecca serwatt, human resources Manager for Ge healthcare, biomeds like Malzewski are “on the front lines” of Gehc, representing the company on a daily basis.

sgt. Adam Malzewski, employed by Gehc, repairs biomedical equipment.

— rebeccA serWAtt, huMAN resources MANAGer For Gehc

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striking success with Kenai Drilling

since signing their agreement, kenai has hired 40

military members and are constantly increasing

that number. A recent addition to the kenai drilling

team is Army reserve spc. timothy thomas.

thomas began an unsuccessful job search after

being laid off two weeks before christmas 2008.

“i didn’t realize how bad the economy was,” he

said. he joined the Army reserve as his unit of

assignment, the 422nd Military police company,

was preparing to deploy. thomas served a year in

iraq before returning June 2011.

his brother-in-law, Jeremiah, works for kenai

and suggested that thomas contact Mercer. upon

initial contact, Mercer recommended thomas to

epAF program support Manager, Angel Faggins.

According to thomas, the program was quick

and easy. but what’s made things all the simpler

for him is the understanding and flexibility kenai

has for military members.

“kenai and my unit work hand in hand, so i can

always go to drill and don’t have to worry about

scheduling,” thomas said. “i have my year-long

drill schedule that my unit provided to me that i

brought in to my supervisors so everyone knows

my schedule, but i remind them a week or more

before i have drill so we can plan.”

thomas, currently a safety captain who hopes

one day to run his own rig, has had a great

experience. he gets along with his coworkers

and looks forward to going to work every day. he

has referred several of his unit members to kenai

because of the company’s flexibility and desire to

work with veterans.

the employer partnership program continues to

link service members to the right kind of employers

through its support program managers.

epAF=success

Spc. Timothy Thomas is one of the 40 military members hired by

Kenai Drilling, Ltd., another company advocating the

Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces.

bAkeRSFieLD, Calif. – Jay Mercer, human resource manager for california’s kenai

drilling, ltd., and advocate for employer partnership of the Armed Forces, says the “call

to duty” ethic at the heart of the all-volunteer force applies equally when it comes to

employing America’s military members.

“We owe these people—airmen, soldiers, sailors, all of them—a huge debt,” said

Mercer. “Not just kenai, but all of us. to hire these people, obviously it’s a huge benefit to

them, but they are really a great addition to the workforce. it’s good for everybody.”

kenai drilling signed a partnership agreement with the employer partnership of the

Armed Forces in June 2011 and has since made it their mission to prioritize military service

when hiring.

Mercer explained that the privately owned oil and gas drilling company has always put

qualified Veterans at the top of the list when sorting through applicants. but when david

Arias, the business development manager for kenai drilling, told Mercer about the epAF

program, they knew it would be a mutually beneficial partnership. epAF is a free program

that connects job-seeking veterans, military members and their Families with employers

through an on-line portal supported by regional program support Managers.

kenai drilling is one of the best examples of epAF’s potential. essentially, companies

and organizations sign an agreement to support military members. employers can then

open opportunities to America’s heroes, and military job-seekers can upload resumes and

apply for open positions.

“We need really good people in this industry, and the employer partnership program

provides that,” he said. “i found that military guys fit our needs very, very well.”

“When we are drilling, we are up and gone long distances from home—seven days on,

seven days off or sometimes eight days on, four days off. Military guys are already used

to being gone, so it’s not so disruptive on their home life to leave and come home—our

retention rates are higher.”

“it’s hard, dirty work and there are supervisors out there riding you pretty good. so

the demographic of a soldier in any branch is pretty appealing to us. Not to mention the

background check is already taken care of, the drug and alcohol issue is resolved,” Mercer

said. “their work ethic is phenomenal and then they have a letter of reference coming from

the u.s. military. that is a big drive for us to hire the soldier.”

“the experience has been phenomenal—and i don’t use that word very often,” Mercer

said. this is a hard job, what we do. i think it’s been a great experience not only for me, but

for kenai and the soldiers.”

“We need really good people in this industry, and the Employer Partnership program provides that.”— Jay Mercer, huMan resource Manager and health and safety coordinator for Kenai drilling, ltdltdl

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McCoy theReal

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McCoyHow a top-notch staff with a keen business strategy make Fort McCoy, Wis., one of the premier training facilities in the country.

FORT MCCOY,Wis.

Training support providers,

responsible for preparing

soldiers for mobilization,

play an integral role in

creating soldiers’ seamless

transition from “citizens” to

“warriors.” in order to meet

the demand for training,

one of the Army reserve’s

premier training installations, Fort Mccoy, Wis., has

been executing a strategic plan to support and train

military forces for any contingency.

According to Garrison commander col. steven

W. Nott, last June put Fort Mccoy’s strategy to

the test.

“in a single month, the installation supported

nearly 11,000 soldiers participating in Army

reserve training exercises while simultaneously

supporting the mobilization of the approximately

3,000 members of the Minnesota Army National

Guard, as well as other units participating in

battle drill/extended combat training sessions,”

said Nott. “that same month, Fort Mccoy was

also the host facility for the Army reserve best

Warrior competition.”

the post established its vision in 1995—

“to be the premier training center and force-

projection site of choice for America’s reserve

component defense forces.” that vision has

been the foundation for the installation’s strategic

direction as it maintains mission-relevancy

and responsiveness.

Fort Mccoy’s current strategic business plan,

which covers the period 2011-2015, fully aligns

with the Army installation campaign plan and

supports the Army Force Generation strategy.

Facility modernization, training area development

and expansion, increased training and customer

support capacity and improved quality-of-life

opportunities are all dividends of Fort Mccoy’s

long-term investments in strategic planning and the

“enterprise business Approach.”

With the Fort Mccoy Garrison headquarters in the background, the united states flag flutters in the breeze from the installation flagpole. distinctive concrete lettering and a ceremonial howitzer complete the display.

spc. douglas pearson with b company, 1st battalion, 194th Armor, 1st brigade combat team, 34th infantry division, Minnesota Army National Guard, scans the countryside from behind his M240 light machine gun on a humvee guntruck at Fort Mccoy’s Mobile urban training site-North during an urban operations training exercise.

pfc. brandon pankow checks the setting on the M2 .50-caliber machine gun mounted on a humvee guntruck while sgt. Jonathan steinback assists—in preparation to do a border crossing convoy operation at k crossing at Fort Mccoy. pankow and steinbach are part of the 1st brigade combat team, 34th infantry division, training to deploy in support of operation enduring Freedom.

The staff long ago recognized that Fort McCoy’s strategic advantage is training…our strategic objectives…have been realized through the

foresight, vision, commitment and hard work of leadership…”

— Col. Steven W. nott, Fort MCCoy GarriSon CoMMander

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planning process is so much more than putting

words on a page. the strategic business plan is

put into action on a daily basis. to measure its

execution, the performance objectives for each

Fort Mccoy employee directly link to the strategic

business plan’s six command imperatives, five

strategic objectives and the more than 360 action

plans that have resulted from it.”

the mature and effective management systems

enable the effective execution of assigned

missions. collectively these systems provide an

operating framework through which personnel at

AboVe leFt: 1st lt. Andrew krochalk and his interpreter talk with a sheik at the central Asian village at the Mobile urban training site-North, on Fort Mccoy, Wis., as part of urban operations training conducted by b company, 1st battalion, 194th Armor, 1st brigade combat team, 34th infantry division, Minnesota Army National Guard. the 34th is training to deploy in support of operation enduring Freedom.

AboVe riGht: sgt. dave tracy, kneeling, and pfc. Floyd Graham, rear, pull security duty in a tree line on the edge of Fort Mccoy’s badger drop zone. tracy, from yorkville, ill., and Graham, from bluefield, W. Va., were providing security as other soldiers from their 509th engineer company established a medical evacuation helicopter landing zone to take out a team member with simulated injuries from an assault on their convoy. the 509th is an active-duty unit from Fort leonard Wood, Mo., conducting a five-day culminating training exercise at Fort Mccoy prior to deploying in support of operation enduring Freedom.

beloW: soldiers load a simulated patient onto a black hawk helicopter on a field outside of Fort Mccoy’s contingency operating location Freedom. it was one of several medical-evacuation operations conducted as part of texas National Guard’s 111th engineer battalion’s training to deploy in support of operation enduring Freedom.

“in 1995 this would not have been possible,”

Nott said. “the staff long ago recognized that

Fort Mccoy’s strategic advantage is training,

and as such, our strategic objectives define

what we need to accomplish to support that

goal. Modernizing our infrastructure, enhancing

our military value, maintaining and expanding

our military customer base, using resources

effectively and providing programs that improve

the quality of life available here have been

realized through the foresight, vision, commitment

and hard work of leadership—here, now and

throughout the years.”

“As a mobilization training center, Fort Mccoy

supported the mobilization and deployment/

redeployment of more than 140,000 personnel,”

Nott said. “in fiscal year 2010 Fort Mccoy had

the largest reserve component mobilization

mission in the country.” Within the last three

years, Fort Mccoy has acquired and executed

record levels of sustainment, renovation and

modernization funding while staying aggressive

in updating or building infrastructure and ranges

to support soldiers. According to Nott, constant

focus on the tenets of the strategic business plan

keep the post in the position of having on-the-

shelf projects ready to execute at whatever time

funding becomes available.

As recent examples, Nott pointed to the

soon-to-be-completed $14 million combined

Arms collective training Facility on Fort Mccoy’s

south post. this facility will support combat

training in urbanized terrain. Fort Mccoy is also

nearing its goal of being able to house 10,000

service members simultaneously in renovated

barracks space.

“our facilities and capabilities differentiate

Fort Mccoy from other training support providers

and increase our strategic relevance to the Army,”

he said.

With modernized facilities and state-of-the-

art ranges, training levels at Fort Mccoy have

exceeded 100,000 personnel annually for nearly

three decades. steady growth is projected for

training populations affiliated with training exercises

through fiscal year 2014. Nott said this training

will help offset the numbers the post will lose due

to the october 2011 stand down of the reserve

component mobilization training mission the post

had performed since 2003.

“the Army’s decision to reduce the number of

active mobilization training centers means that Fort

Mccoy again will be ready to serve in whatever

capacity best meets the needs of the Army,” he

said. “We have been supporting the needs of

America’s Armed Forces since 1909. our diversified

approach to training and support will allow us to

readily change gears from the mobilization focus to

that of providing the fullest-possible support to the

total Force.”

soldiers from decorah, iowa’s 322nd engineer company react during a situational training exercise at a rural village at Fort Mccoy, Wis. one soldier applies a tourniquet above the knee of another soldier that had been given simulated wounds, as others crouch in a defensive position ready to respond to the incident. the soldiers, from the 322nd engineer company, were with about 20 other soldiers in a convoy stopped in the village to investigate a report about insurgent activity.

— Col. Steven W. nott, Fort MCCoy GarriSon CoMMander

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FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo.St. Lewisburg, W.Va., resident Cpl. Cory Taylor momentarily paused under the protection of the building’s overhang before stepping into a torrential, sideways-blowing downpour and the first of the physical events that would kick off a grueling, 65-hour military police challenge. A challenge that would soon live up to its name…

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soldiers assigned to the 290th Military police brigade complete the final three miles of the forced road march during the 2011 Military police Warfighter challenge on sept. 19, 2011 at Fort leonard Wood, Mo. the brigade is assigned to the 200th Mp command, based at Fort Meade, Md., which sent five teams to represent the Army reserve to the annual event.

Story and Photos By Sgt. 1st Class Mark Bell,

200th Military Police Command, Public Affairs

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Taylor recalled after he and his 336th Military Police Battalion teammates completed a 15-mile forced road march. Ò There is some great competition here, but the Army Reserve held its own considering we do this part time and donÕ t have the same resources and training time as our active duty counterparts.Ó

After a six-hour wait, the West Virginia-based Army Reserve team won top spot for the best score during a physical fitness test with a surprise 6.5 mile run that included carrying two, 35-pound ammunition cans, full combat equipment and an individual weapon.

The results underscore the skills and spirit that Reserve Soldiers bring to the total force in both deployments and competitions like these.

Ò The Army better watch out next year,Ó said Command Sgt. Maj. Kurtis Timmer, the senior enlisted Soldier for the 200th MP Command based at Fort Meade, Md. The unit is responsible for more than 14,500 Soldiers assigned to the command and all five Reserve teams in the competition. Ò We are fairly new to this competition and next year we will give our Soldiers more time

to prepare for the challenge and give our active duty counterparts a run for their money.Ó

The Reserve teams joined four Army National Guard and 28 active component teams from across the world at the annual event that brings top military police Soldiers together.

Although the team didnÕ t take the top honors as the best team, the Warrior-Citizens received a standing ovation during the closing ceremonies as they received the prestigious award for having the most spirit.

Throughout the week, Soldiers covered more than 60 miles on foot, moving from one event site to the next.

“We aren’t training, unless it’s raining.”The warriors were awake long before roosters would even think about alarming neighbors in central Missouri of the coming severe weather. They were busy taking a written examination that tested and pushed their knowledge of military police and general Soldier tactics and techniques.

Ò ItÕ s important our Soldiers have the right mental capacity and smarts to be a military police officer,” Timmer said. “We ask our young MPs to make split-second decisions that could possibly shape the battlefield Ñ good or bad. The written test may seem insignificant compared to the physical events, but it was just as important.Ó

Afterward, team members spent a brief free moment rechecking their equipment and meeting more than 100 of their peers from around the world. The quick exchange of Ò warÓ stories halted when competition cadre interrupted the casual conversations and informed the teams that the competition was about to take a twist for the worst.

have the same resources and training time as our

After a six-hour wait, the West Virginia-based Army Reserve team won top spot for the best score during a physical fitness test with a surprise 6.5 mile run that included carrying two, 35-pound ammunition cans, full combat equipment and an

The results underscore the skills and spirit that Reserve Soldiers bring to the total force in both deployments and competitions like these.

Ò The Army better watch out next

Soldier for the 200th MP Command based at Fort Meade, Md. The unit

Soldiers assigned to the command and all five Reserve teams in the competition. Ò We are fairly new to this competition and next year we will give our Soldiers more time

moment rechecking their equipment and meeting more than 100 of their peers from around the world. The quick exchange of Ò warÓ stories halted when competition cadre interrupted the casual conversations and informed the teams that the competition was about to take a twist for the worst.

BELOW: Spc. Scott Stein, assigned to the BELOW: Spc. Scott Stein, assigned to the 346th Military Police Company, based at 346th Military Police Company, based at Fort Riley, Kan., competes in the Army Fort Riley, Kan., competes in the Army Physical Fitness Test during the 2011 Physical Fitness Test during the 2011 Warfighter Challenge.Warfighter Challenge.

BELOW RIGHT: Spc. John Bennett, assigned BELOW RIGHT: Spc. John Bennett, assigned to the 304th Military Police Company, based to the 304th Military Police Company, based in Bluefield, W.V., competes in the Army in Bluefield, W.V., competes in the Army Physical Fitness Test during the 2011 Physical Fitness Test during the 2011 Warfighter Challenge.Warfighter Challenge.

cpl. cory taylor, assigned to the 304th Military police company, based in bluefield, W.V., competes in the Army physical Fitness test during the 2011 Warfighter challenge at Fort leonard Wood, Mo. the 304th is assignedto the 800th Mp brigade.

“I didn’t know what to expect that day,”

“We aren’t training, “We aren’t training, “We aren’t training,

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As the old Army saying goes, Ò We arenÕ t training, unless itÕ s raining,Ó the competitors were quickly brought outside to complete an unexpected, grueling physical readiness test and demanding night land navigation course.

Throughout the early morning, competition cadre attempted to keep the pull-up bars dry with quick swipes of an already-drenched towel. The competitors not only had difficulty holding on to the wet metal, but the piercing rain also made it difficult to see.

Ò This is insane,Ó yelled one competitor as he made his way through the PRT stations.

“Welcome to the Warfighter Challenge,” yelled a senior noncommissioned officer who patted the Soldier on the back as he ran what he thought was a short run.

The sun set and the competition went on. Exhausted competitors attempted to negotiate a challenging night land navigation course. With only a map, lensatic compass and Soldier instincts, teams huddled around trees and other vegetation to provide cover from the rain to plot their course of action before total darkness consumed the forest area.

It was nearing midnight before the last teams arrived at the finish checkpoints, and then to the barracks to prepare for the next day and salvage a few hours of some much-needed sleep.

blood, bruises and broken bonesWith their boots still wet from the first day’s mud puddles, warriors awoke to a second day of unknowns, and to the news that several competitors had been eliminated due to

minor injuries.Armed with their warrior drive and

loaded down with combat gear, full water supply and MREs, the teams

negotiated through several tasks that included clearing, disassembling,

reassembling and completing a functions check on numerous individual and crew-served

weapons within a short time period.

The team assigned to the Army ReserveÕ s 346th MP Company, based at Fort Riley, Kan., arrived at the weapons point not sure what to expect.

Ò The hardest part is not knowing what to expect at each station,Ó said Spc. Brody Kennedy, from Sedan, Kan.

As Kennedy and fellow teammates Staff Sgt. Alberto Chabrier Cepeda, from Hutchinson, Kan., and Spc. Scott Stein, from Fort Riley, Kan., walked through the wet vegetation guided only by a cadre, they arrived at a small clearing to find several weapons systems placed on a table and an MK-19 grenade launcher lying nearby.

The 72.5 pound, 40 mm belt-fed automatic grenade launcher seemed liked a challenge for the team as only the team leader was allowed to communicate during the seven-minute timed event.

The metallic sounds echoed through the heavily wooded vegetation; the minutes and seconds quickly dwindled on the cadreÕ s stopwatch.

Ò Time,Ó the testing cadre sergeant said.With no feedback and little conversation after

the event between the team and the competition cadre, the Reserve Soldiers disappeared through the forest, which gave the team a slight break

blood, bruises and broken bonesWith their boots still wet from the first day’s mud puddles, warriors awoke to a second day of unknowns, and to the news that several competitors had been eliminated due to

minor injuries.Armed with their warrior drive and

loaded down with combat gear, full water supply and MREs, the teams

negotiated through several tasks that included clearing, disassembling,

reassembling and completing a functions check on numerous individual and crew-served

weapons within a short time period.

reserve military policemen assigned to the 346th Military police company, based at Fort riley, kan., competes in the Army physical Fitness test.

A solider assigned to the 200th Military police command reassembles the M4 carbine.

Spc. Kyle Haywood performs a function Spc. Kyle Haywood performs a function on an MK 19 Grenade launcher. The teams had to disassemble and reassemble several individual and crew-served weapons during the warrior crew-served weapons during the warrior task portion of the week-long event.

“…the Army Reserve held its own considering we do this part time and don’t have the same resources and training time as our active-duty counterparts.” — Cpl. Cory Taylor, 336Th MiliTary poliCe BaTTalion

from the constant rain. Within minutes their personal water containers were resupplied and the sounds of their boots hitting the muddy roads faded as they walked several more miles to the next warrior task.

As quick as the team disappeared over a hill, several other Reserve teams arrived at the warrior task and took their shot at the weapons station.

Ò Military police are a unique band of Soldiers that have been tested during the past 10 years and have proven themselves as key components to success on the battlefield,” said Maj. Gen. Sanford Holman, commanding general of the 200th MP Command. Ò Today, everyone has proven they are all warfighters. It doesn’t matter whether we are Reserve, Guard or active component, every one of these Soldiers who cross the finish line are proven warriors.”

Ò ItÕ s awesome to come out here and see our regiment doing great things,Ó Holman said as he watched competitors negotiate several warrior tasks. Ò Although we didnÕ t win this year, I will give a warning to the active duty teams Ñ beware of the Army Reserve next year.Ó

The night came to an exhilarating end with a crowd favorite Ñ an Army Combative tournament.

The competition was brutal enough to result in blood, bruises, broken bones Ñ but ultimately led to defeat in the double elimination tournament.

Ò It was tough tonight,Ó said Timmer. Ò We need to improve on our combatives, but next year that will change.Ó

“this is today’s battlefield.”As injuries piled up, more Soldiers were sent packing. Teams missing

one or more team members were forced out of the

competition, but not the warfighter challenge.

Ò These warriors never quit,Ó said one cadre. Ò They could easily pack their bags and

go home, but they donÕt . They know they are out of the scoring of the competition, but they came here to finish a mission Ñ to prove to

themselves they have what it takes to be a warfighter.”

Day threeÕ s marksmanship challenges were conducted at various ranges to test marksmanship skills with a wide range of weapons, in both daylight and in limited visibility, on the move and in stationary positions.

After zeroing weapons, teams traveled several miles to a reflexive fire range that tested the ability to work together in close quarters.

Afterward, Soldiers continued pushing their bodies to the extreme, negotiating several miles of a difficult Improvised Explosive Device lane that called on their experience and knowledge of IEDs.

“This is today’s battlefield,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew Lombardo, the senior enlisted Soldier for the 800th MP Brigade. “This competition brings battlefield tactics and lessons learned to the Soldiers and tests their ability to assess the situation and correctly react in a timely manner.Ó

Lombardo, a captain with the New York City Police Department, said Army Reserve military police are in a unique situation.

Ò We donÕt put on our military uniforms every day, but many of our Soldiers are law enforcement officers with communities across the country,Ó he said. Ò Although our civilian law enforcement techniques may differ [from] our

his is today’s

ABOVE: Soldiers assigned to the ABOVE: Soldiers assigned to the 391st Military Police Battalion, based 391st Military Police Battalion, based in Columbus, Ohio, slowly work in Columbus, Ohio, slowly work through a scenario-based exercise at through a scenario-based exercise at the 2011 Warfighter Challenge.the 2011 Warfighter Challenge.

BELOW: Spc. Christopher Uresti, BELOW: Spc. Christopher Uresti, a military policeman assigned to the a military policeman assigned to the 603rd Military Police Company, 603rd Military Police Company, based at Belton, Mo., rests between based at Belton, Mo., rests between warrior tasks.warrior tasks.

themselves they have what it takes to be

Day threeÕ s marksmanship challenges were conducted at various ranges to test marksmanship skills with a wide range of weapons, in both daylight and in limited visibility, on the move and

After zeroing weapons, teams traveled several miles to a reflexive fire range that tested the ability to work together in close quarters.

themselves they have what it takes to be

Day threeÕ s marksmanship challenges were conducted at various ranges to test marksmanship skills with a wide range of weapons, in both daylight and in limited visibility, on the move and

After zeroing weapons, teams traveled several

Day threeÕ s marksmanship challenges were conducted at various ranges to test marksmanship skills with a wide range of weapons, in both daylight and in limited visibility, on the move and

themselves they have what it takes to be

Day threeÕ s marksmanship challenges were conducted at various ranges to test marksmanship skills with a wide range of weapons, in both daylight and in limited visibility, on the move and

After zeroing weapons, teams traveled several miles to a reflexive fire range that tested the

soldiers assigned to the 346th Military police company, based at Fort riley, kan., finish the last mile of the forced road march portion of the 2011 Warfighter challenge.

his is today’s battlefield.”As injuries piled up, more Soldiers were sent packing. Teams missing

one or more team members were forced out of the

competition, but not the warfighter challenge.

Ò These warriors never quit,Ó said one cadre. Ò They could easily pack their bags and

go home, but they donÕt . They know they are out of the scoring of the competition, but they came here to finish a mission Ñ

warrior tasks.warrior tasks.

“this is today’s battlefield.”As injuries piled up, more Soldiers were sent packing. Teams missing

one or more team members were forced out of the

competition, but not the warfighter challenge.

Ò These warriors never quit,Ó said one cadre. Ò They could easily

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military techniques, we both do one thing well Ñ we protect and serve.Ó

The dayÕs competition ended with the weapons qualification range for night fire.

the long-aWaited endThe last push before the long-awaited end to the pain was the 15-mile endurance march, where Soldiers rucked with full gear, gritting through soreness and injuries, sweat and anxiety. Some teams leaned on each other to get to the finish line while others found the inner strength to sprint the last 100 yards across the open field.

Ò Today is a good day for military police around the world,Ó said Holman. Ò These warfighters have demonstrated we are some of the best Soldiers in our Army.Ó

As the public address system announced the Army Reserve teams cresting a nearby hill, Holman, Timmer, Lombardo and other senior leadership joined the Warrior-Citizens in their last half mile Ñ encouraging the young Soldiers to keep pushing.

Ò ItÕ s a great day,Ó Timmer said, looking out at the cloudless sky. Ò I canÕ t think of a better

ending to a miserable week of weather. These are the true heroes of our Army. Look around, and we see Reserve, Guard and active component Soldiers helping each other.Ó

Shortly after crossing the finish line, Soldiers quickly removed their boots and socks, exposing a weekÕs worth of broken blisters.

Ò We have to give these Soldiers credit,Ó Holman said. Ò These Reserve teams volunteered to be here. They went up against teams that spent months training for this challenge and the Reserve did very well.Ó

Holman said the competition was more than the grueling tasks; it was about camaraderie and making new friends.

Ò We are a joint team,Ó he said about todayÕs battlefield. “It is those friendships bonded here this week that will carry over the span of their military careers and beyond. We want our Soldiers leaving here with an understanding that we all rely on each other. It doesnÕt matter what patches we wear on our arms, but the U.S. Army on our left side of our chest.Ó

“Today, everyone has proven they are all warfighters. It doesn’t matter whether we are Reserve, Guard or active component, every one of these Soldiers who cross the finish line are proven warriors.”

— MAj. GEn. SAnFord HolMAn, coMMAndInG GEnErAl, 200TH MIlITAry PolIcE coMMAnd

whether we are Reserve, Guard or active component, every one of these “Today, everyone has proven they are all warfighters. It doesn’t matter

military techniques, we both do one thing well we protect and serve.Ó

The dayÕs competition ended with the weapons qualification range for night fire.

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The dayÕs competition ended with the weapons qualification range for night fire.

military techniques, we both do one thing well we protect and serve.Ó

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ending to a miserable week of weather. These are the true heroes of our Army. Look around, and we see Reserve, Guard and active component Soldiers helping

Shortly after crossing the finish line, Soldiers quickly removed their boots and socks, exposing a weekÕs worth of broken blisters.

Ò These Reserve teams volunteered to be here. They went up against teams that spent months training for this challenge and the Reserve did very well.Ó

Holman said the competition was more than the grueling tasks; it was about camaraderie and

Ò We are a joint team,Ó he said about todayÕs battlefield. “It is those friendships bonded here this week that will carry over the span of their military careers and beyond. We want our Soldiers leaving here with an understanding that we all rely on each other. It doesnÕt matter what patches we wear on our arms, but the U.S. what patches we wear on our arms, but the U.S. Army on our left side of our chest.Ó

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Holman said the competition was more than the grueling tasks; it was about camaraderie and

Ò We are a joint team,Ó he said about todayÕs battlefield. “It is those friendships bonded here this week that will carry over the span of their military careers and beyond. We want our Soldiers leaving here with an understanding that we all rely on each other. It doesnÕt matter what patches we wear on our arms, but the U.S. what patches we wear on our arms, but the U.S. Army on our left side of our chest.Ó

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photos leFt to riGht:Members of the 345th tactical psychological operations company watch as sgt. clinton cook, a maintenance specialist with the 4th Military information support Group, demonstrates print system troubleshooting tips and techniques. the soldiers will deploy to the horn of Africa this summer and utilize the psychological operations print system to print everything from flyers to posters used to communicate with the local population.

spc. bryan tran (left) and spc. dakota lawrence, psychological operations specialists with the 307th tactical psychological operations company in st. louis, review the operations manual for the riso hc5500 print system. tran and lawrence helped train members of the 345th tactical psychological operations company on the psychological operations print system – light. the two were selected to be trainers because for most of the past year, the two worked on the system in Afghanistan and became experts in maintaining it in extreme conditions.

pvt. steven bunch, a psyop specialist with the 345th tactical psychological operations company, disassembles a product distribution system – light. bunch just completed his military occupation specialty and is deploying for the first time with the unit to the horn of Africa this summer.

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Ò Our team is triple the size of the PSYOP team we are replacing,Ó said Maj. Matt Perritte, the detachmentÕ s commander and an Austin, Texas, police officer who deployed with the 344th PSYOP Co. to Afghanistan in 2011. Ò Our mission will expand and morph once we get there, but weÕ ll conduct atmospherics, analysis of local attitudesÑ pulse of the people, so to speak Ñ and assist in communicating as appropriate with the local population.Ó

The unit will deploy to the Horn of Africa for roughly nine months following 10 days of theater-required training and PSYOP collective exercises at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., early this summer.

Perritte explained that because of the increased size of the team and the fact that the Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa hasnÕ t had large PSYOP assets in the past, the mission will have to grow to allow for fully functional tactical PSYOP teams. Ò We may have to take comfort in knowing that we are setting up the next group for success,Ó he quipped.

In the past, much of the 345th’s deployment training would have taken place at a Regional Training Center away from home. But now most of it will be conducted as home station training at the Reserve

loWer riGht: staff sgt. reginald pinkney, left, trouble-shoots a psychological operations print system during pre-deployment training in dallas, March 29, 2012, with the assistance of sgt. clinton cook, a system maintenance specialist. pinkney, a member of the 345th tactical psychological operations company, will deploy to the horn of Africa this summer and will rely on the system to print everything from leaflets to posters used to communicate with the local population.

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“…we’ll conduct atmospherics, analysis of local attitudes—pulse of the people, so to speak…”

— Maj. Matt Perritte, coMMander, 345th PSYoP co.

HORN OF AFRICA

center just prior to deployment. By conducting the training at a unitÕ s Ò homeÓ location, the Army saves costs as well as allows Soldiers to spend more time with their Families and preparing to be away from home. Now that regional training centers have been closed, this is the new deployment training model.

As with any deployment, there will be periods of downtime. Ò Keeping everyone busy and focused is the key,Ó said Staff Sgt.

Reginald Pinkney, the tactical PSYOP detachmentÕ s noncommissioned officer in charge. Pinkney, who deployed with the unit to Afghanistan a couple of years ago, is a former active and Reserve Marine who transi-tioned to the Army Reserve to take advantage of greater opportunities to expand into new career fields. “The Army Reserve had a lot more MOS [military occupation specialties],Ó he said, Ò and I chose PSYOP

because of the unique mission.Ò Our mission in the Horn of Africa is unique in that everyone is

really working under the State Department,Ó noted Pinkney. Ò So, how do we integrate PSYOP? It will be a challenge and at times we may have to find stuff to keep our Soldiers busy.”

One of the challenges the team anticipates is operating and maintaining sophisticated equipment. The training agenda included tips and tricks for maintaining the Psychological Operations Print System Ð Light Ñ the workhorse of the PSYOP product detachment Ñ and how to properly set up, operate and store the Product Distribution System, a satellite communications system used by PSYOP teams to transmit and receive communications products.

Lt. Col. Robert Sentell, the commander of 17th PSYOP Battalion Ñ the higher headquarters of 345th PSYOP Co. Ñ explained that two maintenance specialists from the 4th Military Information Support Group and two Soldiers from 10th PSYOP Bn. with experience fixing POPS-L were essential. Ò Having them there was a safety net for us,Ó he said. Ò We could train on them and learn to repair them. But if we did break them, they could fix them before the detachment deployed.”

Ò These guys have worked with these systems more than us,Ó said Perritte. Ò There was nobody here, really, who could teach us the ins and outs. WeÕ ve always fallen in on these systems and they were maintained and repaired by someone else. Ours will be the first into HOA and there isnÕ t a maintenance contract or technicians there. So, we’ll have to know how to fix them.”

Cpl. Jaime Bailey, a newly trained psychological operations specialist, agreed that the hands-on training was key.

Ò I want to make sure I know what IÕ m doing,Ó she said. Ò The tips and tricks they showed us will be really helpful. I just donÕ t want to mess up.Ó

With six more weeks of training ahead, the Soldiers of the 345th PSYOP Co. are sure to learn a few more tricks to best prepare for their new, expanded mission.

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really working under the State Department,Ó noted Pinkney. Ò So, how do we integrate PSYOP? It will be a challenge and at times we may

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Lt. Col. Robert Sentell, the commander of 17th PSYOP Battalion the higher headquarters of 345th PSYOP Co. Ñ explained that Ñ explained that Ñ

two maintenance specialists from the 4th Military Information Support Group and two Soldiers from 10th PSYOP Bn. with experience fixing POPS-L were essential. Ò Having them there was a safety net for us,Ó he said. Ò We could train on them and learn to repair them. But if we did break them, they could fix them before the detachment deployed.”

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reaching an accord

LIBREVILLE, Gabon — A contingent of Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers from Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas and Utah, along with members of the Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute from Joint Base San Antonio, Texas,

spent several weeks working side by side with their Gabonese counterparts in an effort to promote regional

relationships and further interoperability

between participating militaries during Medical Accord 12 in Libreville, Gabon.

Gabonese counterparts in an effort to promote regional relationships and further interoperability

between participating militaries during Medical Accord 12 in Libreville, Gabon.

Story Courtesy U.S. Army Africa

Photo by Staff Sgt. Shane hamann, 102nd mobile Public affairS detachment

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This annual joint medical exercise, hosted by U.S. Army Africa, presents both U.S. and African militaries with a unique opportunity to work and train together, fostering security cooperation while enhancing medical capacity.

“The Gabonese military tries to find operations like this one to teach and train our soldiers different methods and measures that need to be taken, so this maneuver is a big opportunity,Ó said Gabon Army Exercise Force Protection Officer Lt. Col. Joel Ibouanga. Ò We looked forward to this operation, and it will help us learn to deal with different situations in field operations.”

The mission has been a priority, and U.S. military personnel are just as eager to learn from their Gabonese partners.

Ò Personally, I was honored to have the opportunity to work with the U.S. Army Africa, our fellow units and our Gabonese partners in the planning and preparation process,” said 66th Troop Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Goldsmith of New Orleans. Ò It is a rewarding experience to see the execution of events go so well,Ó he said.

With both militaries working toward the same goal of sharing medical expertise, the friendships forged across continents were an added bonus.

Ò We are building relationships, making friends and sharing information Ñ itÕs a great experience and will hopefully continue,” said Maj. Samuel Bayles, a psychiatrist with the 94th Combat Support Hospital of Little Rock, Ark., and a native of Tuscan, Ariz.

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opposite leFt: A contingent of u.s. military personnel comprised of National Guard and u.s. Army reserve soldiers from Mississippi, texas, Arkansas and utah, along with members of the defense Medical readiness training institute (dMrti) from Joint base san Antonio, worked side-by-side with their Gabonese counterparts in an effort to promote regional relationships and further interoperability between the participating militaries during Medical Accord 12 in libreville, Gabon.

beloW: Gabonese Medical health services capt. Fidele Miyabe examines a patient during the practical exercise portion of Medical Accord central 12.

information Ñ itÕs a great experience and will hopefully continue,” said Maj. Samuel Bayles, a psychiatrist with the 94th Combat Support Hospital of Little Rock, Ark., and a native of Tuscan, Ariz. Tuscan, Ariz.

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tARin kOwt, Afghanistan — As the

2014 drawdown of troops in Afghanistan

approaches, the role of u.s. and coalition forces

is moving towards helping the Afghan troops

defend their country. it’s because of this crucial

mission that three soldiers from the 980th

engineer battalion from dallas, were chosen

to work alongside the Australian Army to train

and mentor Afghan National Army (ANA)

engineer soldiers.

the six-week course in tarin kowt trains

anywhere from 13 to 20 ANA soldiers per cycle.

they learn engineering fundamentals of operating

heavy construction equipment—specifically

backhoe loaders, compactors, bobcats and

front-end loaders.

the program was initiated by sgt. taft hall,

a veteran of both the british and Australian

armies. he’s a member of Australia’s Mentoring

task Force 3 and began the course in september

2011. taft saw a need to train the ANA soldiers

because they lacked the basic engineering skills

necessary to maintain and sustain their own

patrol bases.

According to taft, the classes have increased

their skills tenfold, and “they’ve gained the

confidence to operate. [Australian] rotations before

us never focused on mentoring ANA in construction

engineering,” said taft.

As the Australians reduced their troop numbers,

soldiers from the 980th eng. bn. stepped in and

assumed full responsibility. sgt. Frank singer,

spc. kenny Adams and spc. Anthony hartigan,

who assumed full management of the construction

course, are the first American troops to train ANA

engineers at tarin kowt.

“it was an eye opener to see their eagerness

to learn,” said singer, a native of san Antonio—

currently serving his 10th year in the Army and third

tour overseas. “they really want Americans training

them. they tell us all the time.”

Abdul sabur, a member of the most recent

construction class, was thrilled to see the

Americans arrive to teach.

building a self-sustaining engineer force

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Sgt. Frank Singer of the 980th Engineer Battalion and the interpreter, Habib, supervise an Afghan student as he learns to operate construction equipment.

“It was an eye opener to see their eagerness to learn. They really want Americans training them. They tell us all the time.”— sGt. FrANk siNGer, 980th eNGiNeer bAttAlioN

“Absolutely we need [u.s. soldiers] to come here

and train us,” sabur said through the interpreter.

“We’ve learned a lot of things [from them].”

the central mission for the 980th soldiers is to

continue what taft envisioned for the course—act

as mentors and then slowly step back to the point

where the Afghans are in full control of the course

and ready to execute construction missions without

the help of coalition forces.

even though most of the Afghan soldiers have

little education and cannot read or write, Adams

has high expectations that the hands-on training

will be successful.

“right now we’re at a crawl, crawl, crawl, walk

stage,” said Adams, a native of Wetumka, okla.,

serving his first tour. “their willingness to learn is

incredible. they want to learn.”

While singer and Adams will be the primary

mentors for operating the machinery, hartigan

will be responsible for making sure the Afghan

soldiers are able to fix and service the

construction equipment.

“[the goal] i want to achieve is for the ANA

to recognize different parts of the machines and

what needs fixing,” explained hartigan, a diesel

mechanic from Forked river, N.J., serving his

first tour.

in only a couple of weeks, hartigan has already

seen success with his teaching.

“When we first got here, they hopped in the

equipment and went to work. Now they are taking

the time to check fluids and do a 360 inspection

before operating.”

the Afghan soldiers have already assumed an

increased role in training their own soldiers. the

most recent engineer class is led by a class non

commissioned officer and two well-trained senior

Nco operators. the class Nco ensures all the

necessary training takes place, while the two senior

Ncos do most of the training.

once Afghan engineers graduate from the

engineer course, they are assigned to the ANA

4th kandak bn., where they receive further hands-on

training and begin patrol base maintenance.

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building a self-sustaining engineer force

ABOVE: A soldier from the Afghan National Army greases the lube points on his backhoe loader buck. Part of the engineer course focuses on training ANA soldiers in basic operator maintenance.soldiers in basic operator maintenance.

BELOW: Afghan engineer students stand behind instructors of Engineer Class 3. The training they receive will allow them to maintain and sustain their own patrol bases.

FORt benninG, Ga. — Master sgt.

russell Moore is referring to all levels of expertise

coming together at the u.s. All-Army small Arms

championship, which draws soldiers of every rank

and component by the hundreds. With military

event teams representing specialties ranging from

special Forces to dental technicians, this year’s

competition attracted more than

300 Guardsmen, Army reserve

and active component soldiers—

each striving to beat the three-time

reigning All-Army small Arms

overall champion.

When the week of shooting came to a

close, Moore, a senior noncommissioned

officer with the small Arms readiness battalion

would—for the fourth time straight—successfully

defend his title, sweeping three major overall

championship categories, overall combat pistol,

overall combat rifle and the overall combined

Arms champion titles at the Army’s pre-eminent

marksmanship training and competition event.

Moore, a warrior task and battle drill instructor

at the Army Medical department center and

school in his civilian capacity, says what makes

the competition unique is its focus on the

combination of physical stamina, accuracy, and

stress management—a necessary skill set for

soldiers preparing for a battlefield environment.

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championship, which draws

and component by the hundreds. With military

event teams representing specialties ranging from

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competition attracted more than

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stress management—a necessary skill set for

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When the week of shooting came to a

close, Moore, a senior noncommissioned

officer with the

would—for the fourth time straight—successfully

defend his title, sweeping three major overall

championship categories,

overall combat

Arms champion titles at the Army’s pre-eminent

marksmanship training and competition event.

Moore, a warrior task and battle drill instructor

at the Army Medical

school in his civilian capacity, says what makes

the competition unique is its focus on the

combination of physical stamina, accuracy, and

stress management—a necessary skill set for

soldiers preparing for a battlefield environment.

Master sgt. russell Moore, with the command sergeant major

of the training and doctrine command, command

sgt. Maj. daniel dailey, receives the secretary

of defense trophy rifle— the M1 Grand—for his achievement as overall

individual champion.

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“i’m training combat medics preparing to go to

combat with infantry, combat engineers and military

police,” said Moore. “My job is to provide them the

skills they need to defend themselves, their unit

and their casualties.”

“every soldier needs to be technically and

tactically proficient,” said command sgt. Maj.

Michael d. schultz, command sergeant Major of

the Army reserve.

“Master sgt. Moore’s unparalleled skills make

him an asset to the Army reserve and the total

force as both a trainer and a soldier.”

the combination of endurance, accuracy and

nerves was tested when competitors had to

complete two separate one and a half mile runs

in full gear to the firing line in the pistol and rifle

competitions. All of the 12 events are fired in

four-soldier fire teams and as individuals. Moore’s

team placed third overall out of 57 other teams.

“it’s on the move, moving to shoot. the goal is

deadly accuracy, the result is teaching soldiers

to stay calm under pressure and increasing

confidence in their capabilities,” said Moore, adding

that the skills he has acquired allow him to offer the

depth and relevance that will help keep soldiers

alive on the battlefield. “i have combat medics

deploying in the next few months with their infantry

line units—the skills and weapons training i provide

will absolutely transfer over.”

in order to stay fully competitive, Moore

competes in precision pistol and rifle competitions,

international defensive pistol Association matches

which emphasize the use of your concealed

carry firearm and places the shooter in real-world

defensive scenarios. he also fires in other dynamic

multi-gun shooting competitions. “i take every

opportunity i can to shoot competitively and to

train, regardless of the shooting style,” said Moore.

the “All-Army” competition focuses on the

soldier’s ability to use their assigned weapons;

nothing can be modified for competition purposes.

pistols are fired from 2 to 35 yards and rifles

are fired from 2 to 500 yards using iron sights

only. All competitors must be in full combat

uniform. According to Moore, who has spent the

last six years of his military career as a small

Arms instructor, including being mobilized to the

1st Army small Arms instructor Academy, the

experience and skills gained at the All-Army small

Arms championships allow soldiers to return to

their units as real combat multipliers.

“i have a direct link into soldiers’ survivability

and i take it to heart—all units receive combat

medics and every soldier is primarily a rifleman,”

Moore said. “At the end of the day, i feel i have

given them good information and skills that will

absolutely help to keep them alive.”

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Master sgt. russell Moore, a warrior task and battle drill instructor at the Army medical department center and school says the All-Army competition is unique because it focuses on a combination of physical stamina, accuracy and stress management, all necessary skills for soldiers on the battlefield. “i have a

direct link into soldiers’ survivability and i take it to heart.”— MAster sGt. russell Moore, sMAll ArMs reAdiNess bAttAlioN

in 2012 MsG russell Moore of the u.s. Army reserve shooting team won the overall All Army small Arms championship for his fourth consecutive year.

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FORt bRAGG, n.C. — A streamlined

approach to professional development in the

enlisted corps is underway.

structured self-development (ssd), an

Army-wide program developed by the united

states Army sergeants Major Academy, is

designed to assist soldiers in every component

in achieving professional and technical success

as they move through the noncommissioned

officer ranks.

the goal of ssd is to provide a capable corps

of noncommissioned officers who can think

critically, manage resources, be culturally astute in

any environment and be a motivated warrior-leader.

While the ssd acronym may be new, its

foundation is based on the existing professional

Nco education system. “it is going to enhance

those (Ncoes) training environments,” said

sgt. 1st class Jerry Whitehead, operations Nco

at u.s. Army reserve command.

“it will keep the soldiers on their toes,”

Whitehead said. “it gives them a little more

information to put in their tool bag and be a better

soldier all the way around.”

Although the program is relatively new, it is

already making an impact, said command sgt.

Maj. Michael d. schultz, command sergeant Major

of the Army reserve. “We’ve already seen that

soldiers who complete the ssd modules prior to

attending Warrior leader course are scoring higher

on the commandant’s list.”

through ssd and the current Ncoes, a soldier

must complete each specific ssd level through

self-paced learning before attending a resident

course such as Warrior leader, Advance leader,

senior leader or the sergeants Major course. As

an example, a staff sergeant must complete ssd

level iii before attending the senior leader course.

Just like crossing a bridge to get from one side

of a river to the other side, soldiers will now bridge

the gaps with ssd on their own to get to each

phase of professional development.

“it is a distance-learning program but it enhances

what you learn in the classroom from the different

levels of Ncoes,” said Whitehead, adding that

there is a three-year time limit to complete each

ssd level, but the responsibility rests squarely on

the individual.

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ssD3 will be taken after alc and before the senior leader course, previously known as

the advanced noncommissionedofficer course (ancoc).

ssD1 is mandatory and is a prerequisite to Warrior leader

course. soldiers will be automatically enrolled during advanced individual training

and begin once they are in their unit.

there will not be ssD between Wlc and advanced leader

common core. alcc is in lieu of ssD2.

FocUS: – Team and squad levels

– common leader and tactical skill sets

– nco history

– Introduction to Army drills and ceremonies

FocUS: – Preparing unit and subordinate elements for peace and wartime missions and contingencies

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schultz is also holding his senior noncommissioned

officers accountable. “My question to Nco

leadership is not ‘have you heard about it,’ but

are your soldiers enrolled? because even though

awareness is increasing, it comes down to

numbers, and enrollment numbers are what the

active component is looking at—and i’m expecting

to see an improvement in.”

Whitehead said that leaders must also be

involved in soldier development. “As a leader, you

need to be aware of what your soldiers are doing,”

he said. “you need to be tracking their progress

and you’re going to need to help them out.

everyone needs a little motivation now and then

and that’s a leader’s responsibility.”

Whitehead also cautions soldiers to watch

the start dates because it may shave months off

the three-year window. “if you pick a course that

has already started you may not get the full

three years to complete the course. so pay

attention to the course start date,” he said,

adding that ssd will allow Army reserve

soldiers more opportunities for continuing their

military service.

“it’s going to enhance your skills,” he said.

“it’s going to build on what you have learned in

the classroom and make you an overall better

soldier. these skills will carry across from the

Army reserve to your civilian life and Family life

—every aspect.”

According to schultz, it will also make for a

better Nco corps. “continuous learning has a

positive impact on the force by enhancing career

potential for both the Nco and the soldiers that

serve under him or her—and that is the force we

are shaping for the future.”

FocUS: – Platoon systems and programs

– Army drills and ceremonies

FocUS: – joint operations at the company and battalion level

FocUS: – Strategic operations

o p e R At i o N A l d o m A i N o p e R At i o N A l d o m A i N o p e R At i o N A l d o m A i N

SSd34 ModUleS = 80 hoUrS

SSd44 ModUleS = 80 hoUrS

SSd54 ModUleS = 80 hoUrS

SSd AT A GlAncE: ssD will reinforce what is learned in institutional training and operational assignments. each ssD level consists of a series of modules of up to 80 hours. the operational domain provides “real world” experience in problem solving, while the institutional domain focuses on education and transitioning through the ncoes.

Slc SMc

“Continuous learning has a positive impact on the force by enhancing career potential for both the NCO and the Soldiers that serve under him or her…”

sgt. Nathanial durbala, Financial Management technician/budget Analyst for the G8, 103rd sustainment command (expeditionary), reads a map during the land navigation portion of the best Warrior competition at camp dodge, iowa. the goal of structured self-development is to give noncommissioned officers the tools to think critically, manage resources, and be culturally astute and motivated leaders.

— Command Sgt. maj. miChael d. SChultz, Command Sergeant major of the army reServe

sGT Kevin D. akins

sPC Omar m. albrak

sPC Paul e. andersen

maJ stuart m. anderson

sGT roberto arizola, Jr.

CPl raphael r. arruda

sPC Farid el azzouzi

Csm edward C. Barnhill

sPC Jacob D. Barton

sGT Gregory a. Belanger

sPC alexander J. Bennett

CPl mark a. Bibby

sPC steven J. Bishop

msG Kelly m. l. Bolor

sGT Federico G. Borjas

sPC roy Buckley

sPC Dustin r. Brisky

msG Thomas l. Bruner

CPT Brian m. Bunting

sPC Charles e. Bush, Jr.

CPT Paul J. Cassidy

PFC Thomas D. Caughman

sPC Doron N. Chan

sPC Jonathan m. Cheatham

ssG Thomas w. Christensen

ssG lillian l. Clamens

sGT ross a. Clevenger

1sG Christopher D. Coffin

sPC Christopher J. Coffland

sPC Gavin J. Colburn

sGT James s. Collins, Jr.

maJ David s. Connolly

ssG Todd r. Cornell

sPC richard m. Crane

1sG Jose s. Crisostomo

lTC Terrence K. Crowe

ssG Donald N. Davis

sPC lauro G. Deleon, Jr.

sFC robert v. Derenda

ssG Christopher w. Dill

sGT Catalin D. Dima

sPC Jeremy m. Dimaranan

ssG Carlos Dominguez

sPC spencer C. Duncan

ssG richard s. eaton, Jr.

sGT Gary a. eckert, Jr.

sPC Daniel l. elliott

maJ michael s. evarts

ssG Jeffrey J. Farrow

maJ Gregory J. Fester

sGT Nathan r. Field

ssG ryan D. Foraker

sPC Kendell K. Frederick

CPT Brian s. Freeman

sGT Bryan l. Freeman

sGT David T. Friedrich

sPC luke P. Frist

sPC Nichole m. Frye

sFC Dan H. Gabrielson

ssG loleni w. Gandy

maJ Jason e. George

sGT David J. Goldberg

sPC michael l. Gonzalez

PFC Gregory r. Goodrich

PFC Devin J. Grella

CPl Kelly B. Grothe

maJ scott a. Hagerty

sPC David e. Hall

sPC robert e. Hall, Jr.

sGT James w. Harlan

ssG Darren Harmon

sGT Kenneth w. Harris, Jr.

sFC David a. Hartman

ssG stephen C. Hattamer

sPC Joshua T. Hazlewood

ssG robert Hernandez

sGT edward r. Heselton

sPC Julie r. Hickey

sGT anton J. Hiett

sPC Joshua l. Hill

sPC Casey l. Hills

sPC Benjamin D. Hoeffner

sGT James J. Holtom

maJ matthew P. Houseal

sFC merideth l. Howard

sPC Bert e. Hoyer

CPl rachael l. Hugo

sGT eric r. Hull

CPl Derence w. Jack

sPC Dustin C. Jackson

CPT Benjamin D. Jansky

sPC Joseph a. Jeffries

maJ alan r. Johnson

sPC robert T. Johnson

sFC matthew r. Kading

msG Paul D. Karpowich

sPC Chancellor a. Keesling

maJ Dwayne m. Kelley

lTC Paul w. Kimbrough

sPC adam G. Kinser

We honor the lives of these Warrior-Citizens for their serviCe and saCrifiCe to our Country in support of operations iraqi freedom/enduring freedom/neW daWn.

WE WILL NEVER FORGETdediCated to the

soldiers of the u.s. army reserve Who made the

supreme saCrifiCe in the global War on terror.

i N m e m o R i A m

ssG Charles a. Kiser

sGT Charles B. Kitowski, ii

sPC adam l. Knox

sGT elmer C. Krause

sGT Kurt e. Kruize

Csm John K. laborde

ssG mark a. lawton

ssG wilgene T. lieto

CPT shane r. mahaffee

sFC Curtis mancini

sGT myla l. maravillosa

lTC ralph J. marino

ssG stephen G. martin

sGT arthur s. mastrapa

ssG matthew maupin

msG Danny e. maybin

sPC Christopher D. mcCarthy

CPT Joshua m. mcClimans

ssG James D. mcNaughton

sFC Otie J. mcvey

1sG Tobias C. meister

sPC Christopher T. monroe

maJ evan J. mooldyk

sGT melvin y. mora

ssG richard l. morgan, Jr.

sFC lawrence e. morrison

ssG James D. mowris

maJ michael l. mundell

sGT rodney a. murray

sGT Paul T. Nakamura

msG robb G. Needham

sPC Charles l. Neeley

ssG Clinton T. Newman

PFC alan H. Newton, Jr.

Cw2 Bryan J. Nichols

sPC allen D. Nolan

sGT Joseph C. Nurre

sGT larry w. Pankey, Jr.

sGT evan s. Parker

ssG robert J. Paul

ssG ronald l. Paulsen

sPC samuel F. Pearson

PFC luis a. Perez

ssG James l. Pettaway

lTC mark P. Phelan

maJ John P. Pryor

sGT Jaror C. Puello-Coronado

sGT miguel a. ramos

ssG Joseph r. ray

sGT Pierre a. raymond

sPC Brandon m. read

sGT regina C. reali

sPC ramon reyes-Torres

sGT lawrence a. roukey

1sG Blue C. rowe

1sG Carlos N. saenz

ssG Cameron B. sarno

sGT Joshua a. schmit

ssG Coby G. schwab

COl stephen K. scott

sGT Danton K. seitsinger

CPl stephen D. shannon

sFC michael P. shannon

lTC anthony l. sherman

ssG russell K. shoemaker

CPT Benjamin a. sklaver

ssG Benjamin J. slaven

lTC albert e. smart

maJ Charles r. soltes, Jr.

sPC Carla J. stewart

sFC Douglas C. stone

sGT michael r. sturdivant

sGT Joshua a. Terando

sGT steve Theobald

sGT Daniel J. Thompson

sGT Jarret B. Thompson

ssG Frank F. Tiai

sGT Tina s. Time

sFC John J. Tobiason

sPC Brandon Tobler

sGT Nicholas a. Tomko

sPC Juan m. Torres

sPC Teodoro Torres

ssG Nathan J. vacho

sGT Thomas e. vandling, Jr.

sGT Jose m. velez

sGT Chirasak vidhyarkorn

sGT Brandon l. wallace

sGT Brad a. wentz

PFC raymond m. werner

sPC marc C. whisenant

sGT Cheyenne C. willey

lTC James l. wiley

lTC Peter e. winston

sGT James witkowski

maJ stuart a. wolfer

lTC Thomas a. wren

CPT Darrick D. wright

sPC James C. young

We honor the lives of these Warrior-Citizens for their serviCe and saCrifiCe to our Country in support of operations iraqi freedom/enduring freedom/neW daWn.

WE WILL NEVER FORGET

AS oF mAy 15, 2012

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editorWarrior-CitizenU.s. Army Reserve Command, Public Affairs1401 deshler street sWFort McPherson, gA 30330