2. TAG’s Corner you is a sensor, because as you discuss your Guard service, why you
serve and why it’s important to our community, you will hear what
people think of what we do. That feedback is just as important - maybe
more so - as the outgoing message.
Guard Team: This column is only one method for getting the conversation started
It’s been some time since this magazine has with you and, indeed, our public at large.
had a column from the adjutant general. With Last January, we launched social media pages for our senior leaders.
this installment, that changes. And it’s in line Assistant adjutant general for air Brig. Gen. Todd Kelly, state Command
with the campaign plan objective of achieving Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Pickett, state Command Sgt. Maj. John Swart,
effective strategic communication. Command Chief Warrant Officer Rick Comer and I all have Facebook
Why is a TAG column important when it and Twitter pages (see our links at the end of this article). I recently
comes to meeting the strategic communication launched a video blog that is posted to YouTube and the Defense Visual
objective? Simply put, communicating with Information Distribution System (DVIDS). All of this effort allows us
the command, our families, retirees, employers to tell you what’s on the collective mind of the North Carolina National
and other stakeholders draws our total team Guard.
together, gets us all on the same page and Maybe most importantly, all of these communication methods allow
means all of us pull together when it comes to you to react and respond. And I want you to do so. Send me an email.
telling the Guard story. Message me on Twitter. Post a comment to Facebook. Become a part of
Perhaps at no other time in history has the dialogue. If you don’t communicate with me, pick one of our other
telling that story been more important. Guard leaders, but make your voice heard.
North Carolina, like every other state, faces Bottom line, we all must pull together to showcase the extraordinary
challenges like never before. After more organization that serves our state and our country so well.
than a decade of conflict, our force is the So, I hope you will take the time to read this new feature and then
most experienced, reliable and responsive take the time to send me some feedback. I’m proud to serve as adjutant
ever. Those capabilities, coupled with our general, but that pride doesn’t come from occupying the office. It comes
cost effectiveness, make us the best military from working with the nearly 12,000 men and women who make up the
bargain for the nation and the state. As we North Carolina National Guard. You’ve
stare down a state and national budget crisis, proven you’re up to the task of prosecuting
we must work together to ensure lawmakers, two overseas wars at the same time as well
the public and all of our stakeholders as using your skills to help the people of
understand the value we bring to the table. all 100 of North Carolina’s counties in
You can help. Every time you put on the times of natural disaster. I know you’re
uniform and step out in public, every time up to telling the Guard story even as you
someone asks you about your Guard service, prepare for whatever new missions lie
every time you speak to a civic group, make ahead. Thanks for being always ready!
a presentation at a school or talk to a town,
Always Ready! Ready team!
county or federal official, you become a
messenger for the North Carolina National MG Greg Lusk
Guard. And nobody tells the Guard story The Adjutant General
better than those who wear the uniform. On
http://www.facebook.com/NCAdjutantGeneral
the other end of the spectrum, every one of
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3. TARHEEL GUARDSMAN
Official publication of the North Carolina National Guard Association
JUNE/JULY 2012 Volume 46 Number 3
Contents:
Raise your
NCNGA: flag as we
Convention 4-5 celebrate
Legacy Bridge Program 10 Flag Day on
Educational Foundation Golf Tournament Results 14
June 14th and
NC National Guard: the birth of
Guard Leaders Visit Deployed Troops 6,7 our country
Running to Honor Fallen Comrades 8,9 & 13
Len Adams Memorial Golf Tournament 15
on July 4th!
Officers Executive Council Address changes or questions?
30th HBCT Call us toll free in NC at
President
1-800-821-6159 or if
Ronnie Honeycutt Scott Schnack
out of state, 919-851-3390.
Bobby Lumsden Our email address is
Vice President 130th MEB
Bernie Williford ncnga@bellsouth.net
Diana Stumpf and our web site is
Past President Russell Thorington www.ncnga.org
Fisk Outwater 60th Troop Command
Tom Holcomb Deadline for submitting articles to the
Secretary-Treasurer Dale Baker, Jr. Tarheel Guardsman:
Adene Tyler 449th TAB
Judge Advocate Thomas Underwood AUG/SEP issue: 2 July 2012
Rick Fay Stephen Davis
113th Sustainment BDE Send articles/photos to Teri Foster,
Chaplain Billy Hill Editor at the NCNGA (7410 Chapel
K. Carl Singley Stephen McCormick Hill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607-5047) or
JFHQ-NC email (terieakes@bellsouth.net)
Charlene Johnson
STAFF Wes Morrison The Tarheel Guardsman, (ISSN 10618392) is published six times a year
for the Army and Air National Guard of North Carolina, by the North
Executive Director 139th Regiment (CA) Carolina National Guard Association, 7410 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh,
NC 27607-5047. Periodicals postage paid at Raleigh, NC 27676-9651.
Adene Tyler Ronald Hill POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Tarheel Guardsman, 7410
Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607-5047.
Insurance Administrator K. Todd Helms The Tarheel Guardsman is the official publication of the North Carolina
National Guard Association, a non-profit organization. The publica-
Teri Foster Air Guard tion’s mission is to promote the general welfare of the NCNGA, assist
in increasing the readiness of the NC Army and Air National Guard of
Assistant Insurance Administrator Wendy Larsen North Carolina and serve as a vehicle of expression for members of the
Rhonda Arndt Scott Harrell
National Guard.
Members receive the publication free with their membership. The
Executive Assistant annual subscription rate for non-members of the Association is $15.00.
Associate Class Please include your old address and unit when requesting change of
Kathy Ford address.
NCNGA Educational Foundation
John Sweat, Jr. Deadline for submitted material to the Tarheel Guardsman is the 5th of
the month, two months preceding the calendar date of issue. Manuscripts
Administrator Al Rose and photographs on subjects of general interest are invited. Unless oth-
erwise indicated, material may be reprinted provided credit is given to
Peggy Robinson Junior Council the Tarheel Guardsman and the author where listed. Articles and photos
will not be returned, unless requested. (USPS 533-640)
Lonnie Brooks Advertising is accepted. For details contact the Association headquar-
ters. Advertising, including political ads, published in this publication
Teri Foster, Editor Leverne Jackman, Jr. does not represent the endorsement or approval of the North Carolina
National Guard Association.
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4. The President’s Report
By President Ronnie Honeycutt
I
would ask everyone if they had a good time I am even more excited about the direction and possibilities of our
at our 51st NCNGA Annual Convention but Association.
how could you not have enjoyed our event. Membership
Let me explain, we were away from work, Some would say that we are doing very well, and we should be satisfied
had great fellowship, great hospitality rooms, with 82% membership. Our Membership is what gives us the voice that
we were at the beach and we accomplished is heard by our Legislators. The larger the membership, the louder OUR
important Association business. With that said, VOICE. This is why we need everyone to belong to not only our State
let us hear from you, I am very interested in Association but our National Associations, EANGUS and NGAUS.
your input and especially how we can improve. Finance
I would like to recognize all who ran for We must continue the course of financial security and at the same time
office this year. This is not an easy decision to allow our Association to prosper and grow. This is of course a long term
make and one that I truly recognize. Let’s be plan of action, but one that we have begun and must continue to travel
honest here, you put your name on the ballot for the sake of all our Soldiers and Airmen.
because you cared enough to put your personal Legislative
concerns aside and your North Carolina Our goal here is to continue to inform and gain support for our NCNGA
National Guard Association appreciates your State Legislative Action Plan. We also need a greater support of all
service before self attitude. It’s what makes our Legislative alerts from EANGUS and NGAUS. To make this happen
Association so great. we must encourage our Soldiers, Airmen as well as our friends and
So, what are our goals for this coming
family to contact their state and federal Legislators. I would first ask
year? I have shared a detailed account with our
incoming and existing Executive Council, what you to find out who your Legislators are for where you LIVE and where
was discussed this time last year, concerning you DRILL. It does not require a whole lot of conversation, only that
our goals. With the invitation to review and you are a constituent within their district and a member of the North
make suggestions of where we are now, and Carolina National Guard, and you would like their support. You will
where we want to be this time next year, these find that they want to hear about your experiences as a Guard member
are our goals. and anything they can do to help. Please go to our website (www.ncnga.
Junior Enlisted Council (JEC) org) and click on LEGISLATIVE ISSUES.
Support and develop a plan of action for our I am very honored to lead our Association for a second term. I
JEC to work on the issues and address the promise to keep our Association moving in a direction that is beneficial
concerns of our younger force. Now that the for all our members. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please
Junior Members have a seat at our table,
do not hesitate to let me know.
President Award Recipients
The President’s Award was created to recog- rison has attended almost every Council meeting since his appointment and
nize an individual who renders extraordinary has done an excellent job of keeping us on the straight and narrow path!
service to the Association and the President The other recipient is Reggie Hill (below, receiving his award from
during the year. One of this year’s recipients is President Honeycutt) for his extraordinary support of the Association. Reg-
Chaplain Charles Morrison (photo below) for his gie has been involved in the Association for many years and gone above
years of devoted service to the Association as the callof duty in promoting the Association, not ony in his unit, but across
Chaplain for the past four years. Chaplain Mor- the state. He has represented the Association for over 20 years as a Unit
Representative, most of
those years achieving
the Outstanding Unit
Representative Award,
worked on committees,
supported the Education-
al Foundation and has
always been available
to assist the staff when
needed.
Congratulations to
Chaplain Morrison and
Reggie Hill, and thank
you for all you do!
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5. Scenes from our 51st Annual Convention
CONVENTION 2012
Turnout for the 51st Annual NC National Guard Asso-
ciation Convention was very good - approximately 370
members, guests, and exhibitors attended. At the Myrtle
Beach Marriott Resort and Spa at Grande Dunes, there was
a lot of business to conduct and elections were held to elect
your 2012-13 Executive Council. (A list of the Officers
and Executive Council are on page 3 of this issue - contact
information for them is on our website - www.ncnga.org.)
Everyone had time to enjoy the sand, surf and sun
(when it popped out between the clouds!) during their free
time and, in the evenings, there were hospitality rooms, a
dance and various other activities for everyone to enjoy in
the Myrtle Beach area.
Convention 2013 will be something new for all of us,
so stay tuned for the date and location in our next issue of
the Tarheel Guardsman.
Photos by Tori McKoy
and Beverly Bizzell
Tarheel Guardsman www.ncnga.org June/July 2012 — Page 5
6. Director of Army National Guard Visits Camp Arifjan
By Maj. Matt DeVivo, 113th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs
CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – Lt. Gen.
Bill Ingram, Jr., Director of the Army
National Guard, visited the 113th Sus-
tainment Brigade and other National
Guard units here recently.
The trip gave Ingram the opportu-
nity to visit and talk with Guardsmen
and to see for himself the health and
welfare of Army National Guard Sol-
diers in Kuwait. Ingram is responsible
for formulating, developing and co-
ordinating all programs, policies and
plans affecting the Army National
Guard and its more than 350,000 Citi-
zen-Soldiers.
His four-day trip began with a visit
to the North Carolina Army National
Guard’s 113th Sustainment Brigade, Town Hall Meeting with Soldiers from the 113th SUS BDE and
where he met commanders, had lunch Lt. Gen Bill Ingram, Director of the Army National Guard.
with troops, and conducted a town hall
Americans during the devastating tornadoes that struck Joplin, Mo., in
meeting. The 113th Sustainment Brigade, also
May 2011 and Guardsmen who gave their lives to protect innocent civil-
known as the Steel Brigade, is deployed here
ians and fellow comrades in Iraq and Afghanistan.
in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
“Your service and professionalism has been monumental to our na-
The unit is no stranger to Ingram; his previous
tion,” Ingram said. “You are what every other nation’s soldiers want to
position was adjutant general of North Caro-
be – an American Soldier, and I salute you.
lina.
“Keep up the good work, continue to make your state and nation
Ingram spoke to the unit’s Soldiers after a
proud, and come home safe,” he added.
briefing by Col. David Jones, the brigade com-
Ingram’s visit here is one of many trips he has taken around the
mander.
world in recent months to meet with National Guard Soldiers and see
“It’s wonderful to see old friends and fa-
first-hand their missions and accomplishments.
miliar faces, and I am extremely proud of all
“I have been in this position for less than one year,” Ingram said.
that the Steel Brigade has achieved,” Ingram
“To do my job effectively, I decided to travel to as many places around
said. “Your unit is only three years old, and
the world where there are deployed Guardsmen, and in those travels,
in that short time you have become one of the
speak to as many National Guard commanders and troops deployed in
premier sustainment brigades in the Army.”
the field as possible, walk on the terrain they walk on, and in so doing
“High-level military logisticians in Wash-
these trips will greatly help me during the many Washington debates
ington, in Central Command, and in both the
and policy decisions that lay ahead.”
regular Army and Reserves know of the 113th
Sustainment Brigade and the hard work and
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7. NC Guard Leaders Visit Deployed Soldiers in Kuwait
Story and photos by Army Maj. Matt DeVivo, 113th Sustainment Brigade, Public Affairs
CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - The commander gade has been well trained, has dedicated leadership at all levels, and is
and senior enlisted soldier of the North Caro- ready for whatever missions come their way,” Swart added.
lina National Guard was in Kuwait recently to The trip included a tour of Kuwait Naval Base where the 113th SB
visit Soldiers from the 113 Sustainment Bri-
th
has four Army logistics vessels, which range from over 100 to 340 feet
gade deployed here. in length and can transport various types of cargo all across the region.
Maj. Gen. Gregory A. Lusk, the Adjutant “It’s amazing to realize all of the different missions the Sustain-
General, and Command Sgt. Maj. John H. ment Brigade has to execute, and the vast distances that Brigade
Swart, the state Command Sergeant Major, Soldiers operate from in order to support military operations across the
spent two days in and around Kuwait to meet region,” Lusk said of the 113th SB Soldiers deployed in Kuwait, Qatar,
with mem- Kyrgyzstan and
bers of the Afghanistan. “They
Greensboro- are making a last-
based 113th SB ing impression on
and its subor- the future of logistic
dinate units, support to Kuwait
to include and the war-fighter
the Winston- in Afghanistan.”
Salem based “It was moti-
1452nd Heavy vating for all the
Equipment Soldiers from the
Maj. Gen. Greg A. Lusk speaks with Soldiers of the 1452nd Heavy Equip-
Transport Steel Brigade to see Maj.
ment Transport Company from Winston-Salem, NC. 1452nd Soldiers were
Company. Gen. Lusk and Command
involved in the last U.S. military convoys out of Iraq in December, 2011.
“Command Sgt. Sgt. Maj. Swart from the
Maj. Swart and I really wanted to come over North Carolina National Guard,” said Col. David Jones, commander of
here and see the 113th Sustainment Brigade the 113th Sustainment Brigade.
and all its Soldiers,” said Lusk. “We wanted to The trip was organized through the Joint Monthly Access for
tell them, eye-to-eye, just how proud we are of Reserve Components program, which is a USCENTCOM commander-
their hard work and selfless service, and to see sponsored program that allows both Army Reserve and National Guard
for ourselves the broad range of missions that leaders to go visit their troops deployed in Kuwait or Afghanistan.
the Sustainment Brigade is undertaking every
day to sustain units in Kuwait, Afghanistan,
and elsewhere in Central Command’s area of
operations."
The 113th SB deployed to Kuwait in
December 2011. The brigade is a critical The North Carolina Department
logistics command and was involved in
the final consolidation and disposition of the American Legion
of equipment and resources from Iraq. Thanks You for Your Service to
The brigade also manages the flow of
critical resources to US and allied forces Our State and Nation!
in Afghanistan and across Central Com- We invite you to visit any of our 334
mand’s area of operations.
“This was a great trip,” said Swart. Posts, statewide, visit our website
“The majority of our time here was spent www.nclegion.org,
talking and visiting with the Soldiers and
not in a chair listening to briefs. From email us at nclegion@nc.rr.com,
town hall meetings to meals with senior or call 919-832-7506.
[noncommissioned officers], Maj. Gen.
Lusk and I had some great conversations “For God and Country -
and were able to discuss many topics
with the troops.”
Still Serving Proudly.”
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8. Airmen Honor Fallen Air Advisors Through Ruck March
by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Rojek, Defense Media Activity, U.S. Air Force
5/1/2012 - FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, sacrifice may not have been captured as a whole,” Scott continued. “The
Md. (AFNS) — Walking almost 90 miles, 36 individual would have been honored at their base, but the mission of the
Airmen completed the Air Advisor Memorial entire of the team would not have been recognized.”
Ruck March from New York City to Joint Base Since all of the nine went through the Air Advisor Academy, Col.
McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 26-27. John Holm, the academy’s commandant, decided that would be the place
The march, which started at the One World to honor their sacrifice as a team, Scott said. Holm made plans to create
Trade Center and ended at the Air Advisor a physical memorial, but a plethora of obstacles made it impossible to
Academy, was in remembrance of the deaths of complete the memorial by the one year anniversary of the tragic event. One
nine U.S. air advisors in Afghanistan. of the obstacles was funding.
On the morning of April 27, 2011, an Holm and his team came up with idea of a ruck march to both honor
Afghan Air Force lieutenant colonel walked the fallen air advisors and act as a fundraiser to help build the physical
into the Afghan Air Command and Control memorial.
Center at the Kabul Air Command Headquarters Scott was put in charge of organizing the march and, in just two weeks,
and, without warning or provocation, opened succeeded in gathering people from Dover AFB, Del., to Eielson AFB,
fire, killing eight active-duty U.S. Airmen and Alaska, for the march. Each marcher knew at least one of the nine fallen air
a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel. Those advisors in some way.
nine service members came from various bases “Master Sgt. Tara Brown and Maj. Phil Ambard both lived three and
and specialties, but were working together for a four doors down from me in the dorms,” said Tech. Sgt. Brian Christiansen,
common mission: advising the Afghan military. a photographer with the 145th Airlift Wing in Charlotte, N.C., who was
“It was a unique situation,” said Lt. Col. deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan at the same time as the air advisors. “Both
J.D. Scott III, the march coordinator and chief were incredibly friendly people. And I met several of them (the morning of
of core knowledge at the Air Advisor Academy. the shooting) as I walked into my building and opened the door and they
“It didn’t happen for a particular base. It didn’t walked out.”
happen for a particular squadron or base or even Those personal connections to the fallen service members and their
for a particular (Air Force Specialty Code). families drew the 36 marchers together, Scott said.
“Because of that, remembering their “They were coming in from all over,” he said. “That’s kind of
representative of the nine that we lost. They came from all over the Air
Force to serve a single mission as an air advisor. So the marchers that were
honoring them came from all over the Air Force to remember them.”
Each paid their own way to New York City to honor their fallen
friends and show their families that they haven’t forgotten their loved one’s
sacrifice.
The event also drew in another 14 volunteers to help with everything
from transportation to food to health and care coverage.
The marchers were broken up into four teams, each set to march three
legs of 7.3 miles. During their leg, each marcher carried a ruck sack with a
paver stone inside, each stone engraved with the name of a fallen air advisor
and to be laid at the memorial on JB McGuire.
Holm and his nine-person team kicked off the march at 9:11 a.m. April 26.
However, rather than just start off near ground zero, the colonel wanted
to do something more for his fallen comrades.
“We wanted to honor them by doing something significant, and to me
starting at the top of the World Trade Center was it,” Holm said. “We had
those ruck sacks on the entire tour. It was all symbolic and important to us
in our own personal, different ways. For me, it was probably the biggest
single gesture we could do short of opening up (the academy’s) memorial
ourselves.” (Continued on page 9)
Team 1 of the Air Advisor Memorial Ruck March makes their way through
New York City on April 26, 2012. The approximately 90-mile march,
which started at the One World Trade Center and ended at the Air Advisor
Academy, was in remembrance of the deaths of nine U.S. air advisors in
Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brian E. Christiansen)
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9. Airmen Honor Fallen Air Advisors
Continued from page 8
The significance of the march touched a lot of numerous amounts of people from the front gate to the memorial lining the
people along the way, starting with the One World street on both sides, just cheering us on in.
Trade Center steel workers, who gave the Airmen “The fact that the base community just embraces us and cheered us in on
a standing ovation as they marched through the those final steps, it’s very inspiring,” he added.
structure. Other people along their route also It was an emotional moment for Christiansen as well. He was present at
showed their appreciation by stopping to give hugs, the base when the air advisors were killed and attended their dignified transfer
encouragement, thanks and even money toward the ceremony. However, each person was laid to rest in different locations around
memorial. the U.S., so he never got to have closure.
As they traveled by foot from New York to “You see a road sign right there, ‘McGuire Air Force Base next left,’”
New Jersey, state and local police departments Christiansen said. “That’s when it really started to hit in not that we’re all
provided escort, each district calling the next to going to do this, but this is for real. We’ve done this for the families, we’ve
inform them of what the Airmen were doing, Holm done this for our fallen brothers and sister. It was pretty easy to get caught up
said. The marchers were even given a chance in the emotion there.
to rest and eat at the fire departments in both “The ceremony of laying the bricks down was really powerful,” he added.
Elizabeth, N.J., and Jersey City, N.J. It was a sign “It brought some serious closure.”
of support of both the Airmen marching and the While the ruck march and stone-laying ceremony brought some closure for
fallen air advisors, he said. Christiansen and others, the construction of the memorial itself is still ongoing.
When the fourth team finished their last leg, However, between the pledges for the marchers, donations received during
the marchers were 1.1 miles from the construction the march as well as T-shirt and brick sales, Holm estimated that the team has
site of the Air Advisor Memorial on JB McGuire. raised almost $10,000 toward the memorial just through this one event.
All 36 marchers gathered together in formation and “We have that feeling that we did the right thing just by honoring our
made their way through the base gate. What met comrades, regardless of what money we raised,” Holm said. “That was a
them there was a surprise to all. tremendous feeling.”
“Security forces closed down the road and The Air Advisor Memorial is scheduled to be unveiled July 27. For more
gave us a police escort in,” Scott said. “There were information on the memorial, visit www.airadvisormemorial.com/home/Home.
html.
“Helping the Guard Take Care of Its Own”
Soldiers and Airmen Assistance Fund, Inc. — Care of Its Own." The SAAF does not receive any funding from the state or
The fund, established by Colonel Aubrey McClellan, federal government. No General Fund appropriations have been made to the
has been helping North Carolina National Guard fund since 2007. We rely solely on donations from the general public and the
members and their families coping with extreme proceeds from our license plate.
difficult situations since 1991. Designed to provide One way you can help our Soldiers, Airmen and their families is by pur-
financial assistance to the families of Guardsmen chasing our “In God We Trust” license plate. The plates cost only $30 plus
(Soldiers and Airmen) during deployments, it was vehicle registration fees, and for each plate sold, a $20 tax-deductible donation
later expanded to include all National Guard mem- is sent to the SAAF. License plates sales are a huge income resource for us and
bers-even those not mobilized or deployed. In 2004, one of the only ways we can help provide for both our Soldiers and Airmen.
the original name, Chaplain’s Fund, was changed Last year only 1,600 plates were sold in NC. We would like to double or triple
to the North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and that sales total this year in order to provide the level of assistance our return-
Airmen Assistance Fund, Inc., approved as a public ing Guardsmen need to keep serving our state and nation. In order for us to do
non-profit 501 (C)(3) charitable organization. that we need your support to help. There are currently over 12,000 Soldiers and
Since 9/11, the North Carolina National Guard Airmen serving in the NC Guard who live and work in all 100 counties of our
has deployed nearly 19,000 Soldiers and Airmen. state, not counting retirees... just look at the possibilities. “In uniform or retired,
Some of these Guardsmen return from their deploy- concern and taking care of our
ments with financial hardships, and physical or Soldiers and Airmen has and
emotional scars which they must address without will always be a priority,” said
the benefits of the services and support provided Dennis Roach, Director for
to Active component members on military instal- the Soldiers and Airmen Fund.
lations. They often must come to grips with the "This is certainly a great way
effects of such conditions as depression, post to demonstrate your support.
traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, Power is in numbers and its
physical injuries, marital problems, unemployment, one caring person at a time
It’s fast, easy and a great way to show your
underemployment, homelessness, and sometimes, making a huge impact on
support of our Guard families. Go to our
even suicide. continuing our Soldier and
website www.saaf-nc.com, go to the last page
The Soldiers and Airmen Assistance Fund Airmen Assistance Fund to
“Make A Contribution” and learn how you can
(SAAF) is dedicated to "Helping the Guard Take help our families in need."
donate to the fund or order the license plate.
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10. Legacy Bridge Program
L
ast year, Active Associate Represen- ment fund goal of $3 million. At that point, even at a modest 4%, the
tative Al Rose introduced a program Association could survive indefinitely should our insurance and new
that is designed to financially carry revenue sources take a hit during lean times.
the Association through our present fiscal Please consider joining us in the Legacy Bridge Program. And,
transition period. As we move from a system if you would like to remember or honor someone, please consider
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11. The Steel Chefs of Camp Arifjan
By Spc. Damian Flowers, 113th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs
CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait — Its 4:00 a.m. and afternoon
here and in addition to Soldiers working the shift supervi-
night shift centers across post, there is another sor. “They are
group of dedicated Soldiers working around hard workers
the clock. and we have
That mission is to keep the Soldiers and fun working
contractors here fed. with them.”
“The Steel Brigade’s Zone 6 dining facil- Spc. Nata-
ity (DFAC-6) staff is another group of 113th lie Isley, who
silent professionals exceeding the standard and works the
exemplifying our brigade motto, ‘One Team, lunch shift,
Twice as Strong,’” said Col. David Jones, said the staff
commander of the 113th SB. works hard to
While there are other places here where get repeat cus-
Soldiers can get a meal, the DFAC is the only tomers.
place where the meals are free and nutrition- “Our Steel Brigade food specialists prepare food and cook,
ally balanced to ensure all the correct food DFAC does its but they also manage the TCN staff, ensure hot and cold
groups are available. DFAC-6 can feed 6,000 best to please foods are served within health and sanitary guidelines,
people a day during four separate meal times. and keep Sol- and serve as customer service representatives on the
The brigade also has Soldiers working at an- diers coming floor to assist Soldiers with comments or issues during
other Army dining facility located at the Port back and want- mealtimes. From left, Sgt. Dontae Lawson, Staff Sgt.
Jacqueline Griffith, Spc. Joseph Akers, Spc. Veronica
of Shuaiba, close to Camp Arifjan. ing more of
Regis-Jenkins, and Spc. Natalie Isley.
“Midnight chow is one of the best meals our delicious
served during the day, because it’s quieter and meals,” she said. Paid Advertisement
we get a lot of work done preparing for the According to the 113th crew,
next day’s meals,” said Sgt. Dontae Lawson, their DFAC is also well-known
one of the DFAC’s cooks. Midnight chow is for its big holiday events when
served from 11:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for those the staff Soldiers and TCNs deco-
who work the night shift or simply wake up rate the inside of the facility with
wanting a midnight snack. intricately carved foods and hang
The DFAC staff agrees that being a food holiday decorations all across
service specialist involves more than just walls and on the tables. The Steel
taking head counts or cooking. Here, Steel Chefs of the 113th Sustainment
Brigade food specialists prepare foods and Brigade can be counted upon to
help cook them, manage the civilian staff, en- work hard on the DFAC floor and
sure hot and cold foods are served according behind the counters, they said.
to health and sanitary regulations, and are the “We make sure every meal is
customer service representatives on the floor to hot and healthy and is served in
assist Soldiers with comments or issues during a clean, safe environment,” said
mealtimes. Griffith.
The Food Service Soldiers said their job
entails long hours and working closely with Would you like to see
the third-country nationals (TCN) working in your unit in the Tarheel
the DFAC and interacting with Soldiers from Guardsman? Send your
every unit on post. photos and/or article to
More than 100 TCNs work with the 113th’s terieakes@bellsouth.net.
DFAC-6 crew. Coming from as far away as We will post it on our web
India and the Philippines, they work closely
site (www.ncnga.org) and
with their U.S. military counterparts.
“They are very nice people,” said Staff
publish it in the next is-
Sgt. Jacqueline Griffith, the DFAC’s morning sue of the magazine.
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12. Investor Alert: Self-Directed IRAs and the Risk of Fraud
By Barbara Bennett, Investor Education Specialist, NC Secretary of State Securities Division
T he SEC‘s Office of Investor Education and
Advocacy and the North American Securities
Administrators Association recently issued an
Recent charges filed involving self-directed IRAs include scams invest-
ing in medical technologies, real estate and commercial mortgage loans,
foreign bonds, day trading, unregistered securities promoted at “free lunch”
Investor Alert to warn investors of the potential seminars, and “guaranteed” annual returns of up to 20%. The total stolen
risks associated with investing through self- exceeded $391 million!
directed Individual Retirement Accounts due to As with every investment, investors should undertake their own
recent increases in reports and complaints. evaluation of the merits of a proposal, and always check with The Division
While self-directed IRAs can be a safe way at 800-688-4507 about the background and history of an investment and its
to invest retirement funds, investors should un- promoters before making that final irreversible decision. For more infor-
derstand the added risks. These investments are mation, I recommend checking out the article in the Division’s October
held by a trustee or custodian who typically has 2011 newsletter at http://www.secretary.state.nc.us/sec/newsletter.
limited duties to investors, and generally will not aspx?Year=2011 and what Investopedia has to say about self-directed IRAs
evaluate the quality or legitimacy of an invest- at http://www.investopedia.com/articles/retirement/08/self-directed-real-
ment or its promoters. estate-IRAs.asp#ixzz1rw1UTb8l.
A self-directed IRA permits a broader range
of investment opportunities. Traditional IRA cus- Corporate Members - Thank you for your participation!
todians are banks and broker-dealers that limit
the holdings in IRA accounts to firm-approved
stocks, bonds, mutual funds and CDs. Custo-
dians and trustees for self-directed IRAs may
allow investing in retirement funds in other types
of assets such as single-family and multi-unit
homes, promissory notes, tax lien certificates,
structured settlements, joint ventures and private
placement securities. While self-directed IRAs
offer investors investment opportunities not
available through other IRA providers, invest-
ments in these kinds of assets may have unique
risks that investors should consider:
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2. Avoid unsolicited self-directed IRA offers.
Fraud promoters often attempt to lure investors
into transferring money from traditional IRAs
and other retirement accounts into new self-
directed IRAs.
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of State Securities Division about the promoter’s
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13. Steel Runner — Sgt. 1st Class Rita Rice Runs 100 miles in
Honor of Fallen Comrades from North Carolina
By Maj. Matt DeVivo and Sgt. 1st Class Lee Klimala, 113th Sustainment Brigade
CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait to complete a two-mile
- As the hot sun began to run, a four-mile run, a
rise above the horizon here 10-miler, and before
April 1, a 10-mile road race long, she completed her
was about to begin. On the first marathon in 2007.
other side of base, a lone The major change
runner pushed herself harder in her attitude towards
and faster around the desert running and her desire
outpost to finish her 24-hour not to quit came when
quest: 100 miles in remem- a close neighborhood
brance of fellow North friend, Special Forces
Carolinians who have died Chief Warrant Officer 2
in the war on terror. Scott Dyer, was killed in
That lone runner was Afghanistan in late 2006,
Sgt. 1st Class Rita Rice she said. After the news
from Sanford, NC, stationed Staff Sgt. Samuel Joyce of the 113th Sustainment Brigade runs a of her friend’s death,
here with the North Carolina few laps with Sgt. 1st Class Rita “Missy” Rice during Rice’s 100- Rice wanted to honor his
Army National Guard’s 113th mile run around Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, April 1. Each lap around service, and decided that
Sustainment Brigade. the base was approximately seven miles. Rice dedicated her race running was a healthy and
Rice’s race was differ- to fallen comrades from North Carolina (photo by Sgt. 1st Class challenging way to do it.
ent. Not only was it ten times Keith Warzon, 113 Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs).
th
Rice gives credit to her
longer, but traffic wasn’t running mentor, Lt. Col.
stopped for her. T-shirts and medals were not Mike McNeill. McNeill, a Special Forces officer, motivated Rice, help-
handed out, and the only cheers and recogni- ing her to get past the mental challenges of running long distances and
tion along the way were a few high fives and eventually taught her how to enjoy the experience of running.
pats on the back from Soldiers who took turns Since then, the 113th SB Soldier has completed five marathons, mul-
running with her. Those who ran a lap or two tiple endurance races, and other fun runs that can challenge the average
with Rice said they felt honored to share the person both mentally and physically.
road with her. Those who talk to Rice about her accomplishments might get the
“It’s awesome,” said Sgt 1st Class Lee chance to hear some of her inspiring personal mottos (or, “rules accord-
Klimala. “Her superhuman ability and can-do ing to Rice”).
attitude is contagious.” “My rules are: ‘live life to its fullest; set challenging goals for your-
Rice trains and participates in endurance self and maybe it will inspire others to also go for it, dream big dreams;
races more than 26.2 miles long, the length of never quit; and never forget those who gave their lives so that we may
a marathon. But her running skills didn’t de- enjoy ours,’” said Rice.
velop overnight; it took many years for Rice to While Rice was congratulated by others on the morning of her 100-
become the runner she is today. In 2006, she mile run, one Soldier went out of his way to personally recognize the
began to slowly pound the pavement and shady “Steel Runner.”
wooded trails of North Carolina to keep up “Rice is the definition of a 113th Sustainment Brigade ‘Steel Soldier’
with her twin daughters once they started run- whose determination to succeed inspires others and makes the whole
ning track at school. unit ‘twice as strong,’” said Col. David Jones, the 113th Sustainment
“It was a good excuse for me to get back in Brigade commander. “But above all else, she’s proud to be an American
shape and to be with my girls and bond,” Rice Soldier, serving her country, and honoring our fallen heroes.”
said. “It was hard at first, but well worth it.”
“I had not run seriously for almost four-
teen years since my days in the 82nd [Airborne Scholarship recipient list and In Memoriam list
Division], but my family and friends kept me will be published in the August/September issue
motivated,” she said.
Over the following months, Rice was able
of the Tarheel Guardsman.
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14. NCNGA Educational Foundation Golf Tournament
By Terry Westbrook, Fund-Raising Chairman
T he 2012 version of this golf
tournament is over, and the
winner, once again, is: the NCNGA
The Winners:
Team/individual Winners
Education Foundation. We raised 1st place Lee Ezzell, Hank Thomas, Johnny Henson, Mike Oliver
over $4000.00 for this organization 2nd place Ronnie Fields, Joey Knox, Mike Bush, Mike Allen
to give out in scholarships.
3rd place Travis Hubbard, Jay Kucyk, Chuck Brame, Tom Bullock
The tournament was held at Black
Bear Golf Club in Longs, South 4th place Charles Jackson, Dennis Roach, David Dunmyre, Terry Westbrook
Carolina on April 19, 2012. We had Next to last place Neal Nethery, Jamie Robinson, Mike Frazier, Reggie Hill
80 golfers that made up 20 teams. Last place Todd Kelly and Jim Lott
The weather was slightly chilly, but Longest drive, hole #2 Mike Oliver
nothing our golfers couldn’t handle. Longest drive, hole #15 Chris McCurry
There were prizes for the winning Closest to the pin, hole #3 Chuck Barnes
teams, and individual prizes for Closest to the pin, hole #6 Lee Ezzell
closest to the pin and longest drive. Closest to the pin, hole #13 Daryl Poe
Additionally, there were numerous Closest to the pin, hole #16 Larry Terrell
door prizes, so just about everyone Putting contest Bernie Williford
won something.
Thanks again for the great turnout, Also, we were able to auction off four Odyssey putters. We raised over $150 for these.
and we hope to see you next year!
This tournament would not have been nearly so successful without the support of the Also, we had 10 hole spon-
various sponsors. As you come into contact with any of them, please let them know how sors that added to both the
much we appreciate their support. Here is a list of sponsors: success of the tournament,
and the funds raised for the
Amtech Corporation Hooters Texas Steakhouse Foundation. Let them know
BAE Systems Land & Krispy Kreme Donuts The Carolina at Pinehurst your thanks also. Here is a
Armaments Operating Group Lone Star Steakhouse The Pinehurst Company list of the hole sponsors:
Beacon Ridge Golf Club Long Horn Steakhouse Tournament Players Course –
MG Greg Lusk
Bentwinds Golf Club Lowe’s Motor Speedway Piper Glen
BG Beth Austin
Bojangles National Hockey League Twin City Knitting
BG Todd Kelly
Carolina Hurricanes Hockey Outback Steakhouse Whispering Pines Golf Club
Dolan Pierce Grading &
Carolina Mudcats Baseball Pinewild Golf club Whispering Woods Golf Club
Septic Service
Charlotte Knights Baseball Raytheon Woodlake Golf Club
Medthink Communications
Dick's Sporting Goods River Landing Golf Club
Mike & Ginger Annas
Durham Bulls Baseball Stanley Vidmar
Southern Reimage
Golf Galaxy Talamore Golf Club
Stanley Vidmar
Harris Teeter Tanglewood Golf Club
Stoney Creek Golf Club
Tarheel Tooling
Dennis Roach and other golfers
register for NCNGA Educational
Foundation Golf Tournament.
Golfers listen to last minute instructions before beginning
the tournament. (Photo by COL (Ret) Charles Jackson)
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15. 5th Annual NCNGAEF Golf Fundraiser for the Len Adams
Memorial Scholarship Fund By Reggie Hill
T
he 505th Engineer Battalion hosted the 5th Len’s two brothers, Bobby Adams and Brad Adams played in the tourna-
annual Len Adams Memorial Scholarship ment.
Fund golf tournament fundraiser on 02 Twenty-One teams turned out to support the tournament in honor of
April 2012 in honor of SFC Danny D. Hunter, Hunter, Jenkins, and Robinson’s retirements. Congratulations to the First
MAJ Wayne Jenkins, and MSG Jamie Robinson Place Team of Dale Beatty, George Campbell, Ken Church, and Garrett
for their recent retirements from the NCARNG. Garland. The last place team was awarded the traditional bobble-head tro-
Many retirees, co-workers, and friends gathered phies - Timothy Bates, Jamey Helms, Paul Terry, & Tod Thames.
at the River Oaks Golf Club in Statesville to Purple Heart Home’s was also represented at this year’s tournament by
honor these Soldiers’ service to the NCNG and Curtis Burk and Dale Beatty. All tournament participants were very happy
their support of the NCNGAEF. Proceeds from to donate to their cause for the op-
this tournament will benefit the North Caro- portunity to launch a golf ball with
Corporate Sponsor
lina National Guard Association Educational their modified AR-15 rifle. Some
Foundation (NCNGAEF). A $1500 donation participants even remarked that
($500 each) will be made to the NCNGAEF they had their best shot of the day
Endowment Fund in honor of Hunter, Jenkins, on hole #4 with the AR-15.
and Robinson to purchase three bricks in the Thanks to the hole sponsors for
NCNGAEF Walk of Honor at Joint Forces this year’s tournament: Bravo Co
Headquarters in Raleigh. $1000 was raised for 113th STB, “MAMA T” (Teresa
the 505ECB’s annual donation to the Len Adams Johnson), D.J. Steve (Steve Lusk),
MAJ Frank Poovey, CSM
(Ret) Mike Frazier, CSM
Russell Stalvey, SGM
Paul Terry, MSG Donnie
Mote, MSG Reggie Hill,
621st Engr Det (Design & Why CSU?
Survey) – Gastonia, 823rd
Engr Det (Quarry Team) • Accredited Associate, Bachelor, Master
– Elkin, 875 Engr Co
th and Doctorate Programs
(Horiz) – North Wilkes- • Self-Paced or Structured Learning
boro, HHC 505th Engr Bn • Textbooks Provided Through
CSU Book Grant
– Gastonia, 878 Engr Co
th
• No ACT, SAT, GMAT, GRE or
(Vert) – Kings Mountain,
Other Entrance Exams Required
Det 1 878 Engr Co (Vert)
th
• Complimentary Tutoring Services
– Forest City, 882nd Engr • TA and VA Benefits
Pictured (Left to right) - SFC Danny D. Hunter, MSG Co (Vert) – Mocksville, • Member of SOC, GoArmyEd LOI School
Jamie Robinson, and Wayne Jenkins were honored for Det 1 882nd Engr Co (Vert) and AU-ABC Program
their retirement from the NCARNG and their support of – Taylorsville, Det 2 882nd • Complimentary Evaluation Provided
the NCNGAEF. (They are pictured with a tournament Engr Co (Vert) – Mount for Military Personnel and Dependents
hole sponsorship sign for Company B 113th STB, unit is Airy, Co A FSC 505th Engr • No Application Fee
currently deployed.) (Photo by Tony Strickland) Bn – Gastonia, 1131st Engr
Memorial Scholarship. Remaining funds raised Det (Well Drillers) – Mooresville, Visit Our Website for More Information!
will go to the NCNGAEF Endowment Fund. and the 258th, 429th, & 725th Engr
SFC Danny D. Hunter, MAJ Wayne Jenkins, Dets - Butner.
and MSG Jamie Robinson were all also awarded Thanks to the sponsors of the
the Bronze Order of the de Fleury Medal at an tournament – Hooters of Hickory,
Online Degrees. Affordable Tuition. Superior Service.
awards dinner following the match. The awards Standard Distributors of Gastonia,
were presented by previous recipients of the Home Place of Lincolnton, Golf www.ColumbiaSouthern.edu/Mil
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for information about gainful employment
Adams’ family in attendance at this year’s tour- great fund raising event for the including cost of attendance, on-time
nament. Len Adams’ son, Brandon Adams, and NCNGAEF and the Len Adams graduation rates, occupational opportunities,
median student debt and other important
his mother, Jana, attended the tournament and Memorial Scholarship. information about CSU programs.
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