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Guardsman
Are Your
Bags Packed?

Please join us for the 2013 NCNGA and NCNG
Combined Event!
See pages 6-7 When?
for more 25 – 27 April 2013
information.
(Hurry — Where?
registration Winston-Salem, NC
ends
15 April 2013!)

There is so
much to see
and do in
Winston-Salem;
we hope to see
you there!

A TAG’s
s I look ahead to the next few months, a magnificent event,
I know I can count on the continued and I encourage our
commitment and resiliency of our Soldiers, Airmen and
force. Our organization is determined and their families to come

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focused on providing the most ready, reliable, out to this social event
relevant and responsive military force to in record numbers and
our State and Nation. Sequestration, which enjoy the fellowship
has dominated most of the recent headlines that comes with serving
presents a challenge, but also offers us an
opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to
serving our fellow citizens.
in the North Carolina
National Guard.
As I have said
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This sequestration uncertainty combines
with the effects of operating under a
Continuing Resolution (due to lack of a current
many times, we cannot
forget the contributions
that our civilian
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n
Defense Budget) and may cause heightened employers provide.
concerns. With that being said, the operational We have enjoyed
ability of the NC National Guard to fulfill our overwhelming support

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vital, dual mission requirements in support of from the employers of
our State and Nation will not be diminished. our Service members
I say these things to remind us all to be and they continue to be
cognizant of the fiscal challenges that may a vital part of our team

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directly affect our ability to train and maintain that we will recognize Maj. Gen. Gregory A. Lusk
our readiness. We, however, may soon find throughout 2013. I Adjutant General of NC
ourselves postponing planned events until highly encourage all of
such a time that the requisite fiscal resources our Soldiers and Airmen to honor their employers by submitting them
and authorities exist that will enable their for ESGR awards. It only takes a few minutes, but will go a long way
occurrence. In spite of these challenges, towards showing our support and thanks for the important role they play
however, the approaching spring season is in the security of our state and our nation.
abundant with planned activity. Again, thank you all for what you do in adding value to our
As the seasons change, our state is also communities. I look forward to visiting with as many of you as I can
going through some exciting changes as this spring. Don’t hesitate to contact me, Air Guard Commander Brig.
well. We have celebrated working with our Gen. Todd Kelly, State Command Chief Warrant Officer CW5 Rick
new legislative counterparts and government Comer, State Senior Enlisted Leader CSM John Swart or Air Guard
leaders over the last few months. State Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Pickett with any
I am very excited to mention, as well as concerns or attaboys. You can find us on Face Book, if nowhere else.
extend an invitation to all of our Soldiers, Always Ready, Ready Team!
Airmen and their families, to attend our first
ever “National Guard Association and NCNG
Combined Event”, which will be held at the
Twin City Quarter in Winston-Salem, 25-27
óó
April. The NCNG Association has put together

— CONTACT INFO —
NC Adjutant General – MG Greg Lusk NC Command Chief Warrant Officer Rick Comer
http://www.facebook.com/NCAdjutantGeneral http://www.facebook.com/pages/NC-Command-Chief-Warrant-
http://twitter.com/NCTAG Officer/261726843901458
http://www.twitter.com/NCCWO
NC Assistant Adjutant General Air – Brig. Gen. Todd Kelly
http://facebook.com/NCAirAAG NC Command Chief Master Sergeant Chief Master Sgt. Bruce
http://twitter.com/NCAirAAG Pickett
http://www.facebook.com/pages/NC-State-Command-Chief-
NC Senior Enlisted Leader – Command Sgt. Maj. John Swart
Master-Sergeant/330777956943662
http://www.facebook.com/NCCSM
http://www.twitter.com/NCCmdChief
http://twitter.com/NCSCSM
TAG email contact: pao@ng.army.mil

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TARHEEL GUARDSMAN
Official publication of the North Carolina National Guard Association
APRIL/MAY 2013 Volume 47 Number 2

Contents:
NCNGA:
Legacy Bridge Program 4
Convention Information 6,7
Legislative Update 9
2013-14 Executive Council Candidates 13
In Memoriam 14
By-Law Amendments 14 Memorial Day is a United States federal
holiday that is observed on the last Monday
NC National Guard: of May. It was formerly known as Decoration
New License Plate 8 Day. This holiday commemorates US men
NC State Senator Joins NC Guard 10 and women who died in military service for
514th Trains with Robots 12 their country.

Officers Executive Council
Combined Event 2013 —
Come Early and Enjoy the Activities!

President 30th HBCT Thursday -
Ronnie Honeycutt Bobby Lumsden NCNGAEF Golf Tournament
Joey Douglass NCNGAEF Reverse Drawing
Vice President 130th MEB Friday -
John Atkinson Explore Winston-Salem
Robert Holland
NCNGA Business Session
Past President David Lewczyk Corporate Members and Exhibitors
Fisk Outwater 60th Troop Command Hospitality Rooms
Dale Baker, Jr. Dance - casual dress
Secretary-Treasurer Tom Holcomb Saturday -
Adene Tyler 449th TAB NCNGA Business Session
Stephen Davis (election of officers)
Judge Advocate Corporate Members and Exhibitors
Mark Pickett
Rick Fay Combined Event Ball
113 Sustainment BDE
th

Chaplain Stephen McCormick Address changes or questions?
Charles Morrison Scot Heineman Contact us at
1-800-821-6159 or 919-851-3390
JFHQ-NC
ncnga@bellsouth.net or www.ncnga.org
STAFF Wes Morrison
Executive Director Jeremy Davis The Tarheel Guardsman, (ISSN 10618392) is published bi-monthly for the
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Legacy Bridge Program

L
ast year, Active Associate be our main income sources and the Legacy Bridge Program will
Representative Al Rose introduced close.
a program that is designed to Long-term, we hope to reach an investment fund goal of $3
financially carry the Association through million. At that point, even at a modest 4%, the Association could
our present fiscal transition period. As we survive indefinitely should our insurance and new revenue sources
move from a system where we depended on take a hit during lean times.
our investments and insurance premiums to Please consider joining us in the Legacy Bridge Program. And,
pay our Association’s expenses to one that if you would like to remember or honor someone, please consider
will rely on new revenue sources to cover making a donation in their name. Take a few minutes to fill out the
our budget, the Legacy Bridge Program will application and to write a check. Al and his team have started us in
provide the interim funds to meet budget the right direction. It is up to us now to make it happen.
costs until the transition is complete. Our Questions? Please call us at 919-851-3390.
projection is that this should occur within
2-3 years, and as such it is a closed end *Our Newest Members of the
program.
The short-term plan is to use the income Legacy Bridge Program:
from the Legacy Bridge Program until our 241. Carl L. Peoples
new revenue sources come on-line allowing
242. Barrie S. Davis
us to insulate our investments so that they
are allowed to grow over the long-term. 243. Diana Stumpf
At the end of 2-3 years, the new revenue 244. Ben Willis
sources, along with insurance premiums, will *As of press time

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Special Forces Train with
Association Moldovan Military
Report
By Ronnie Honeycutt,
NCNGA President

A s we prepare for the upcoming
NCNGA and NCNG Combined
Event, I reflect back on the past
year since our last Convention, and
wonder where the time has gone. Your
committees and full-time staff have been
very busy these past 12 months ensuring
our Association is relevant and strong.
With your support, their efforts have
allowed the Association to sustain our
member benefits, in spite of looming
Albermarle, NC — Soldiers assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion,
budget deficits and cuts and have created 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne), recently trained with five
advancements in our Social Media and Moldovan Special Operations Battalion Soldiers. The Moldovan
Finance so important in today’s fast military and North Carolina National Guard have shared a strong
paced and fiscally restrained world. joint-training relationship since 1999, as part of the State Partnership
During the 52nd convention business Program (SPP). The State Partnership Program links US states with
sessions, I will present a report detailing partner countries for the purpose of supporting US security coopera-
where we are as an organization, what tion objectives. The program's goals reflect an evolving international
affairs mission for the National Guard using the unique civilian-mili-
our Association has accomplished this tary nature of the Guard to interact with both active and reserve forces
past year and what we must do to remain of foreign countries. (US Army Photos by Sgt. Lindley Bess, 382nd
one of the strongest state associations in Public Affairs Detachment)
the nation.
Our past, our present and our future
all indicate that it is a time for us to reach
210th Soldiers Learn New Language
out to all members, both civilian and
uniform wearing members of our North
Carolina National Guard, and encourage
them to get involved with their
Association. If anyone tells you that they
cannot afford to be involved, I would
counter that being involved is something
that they must afford.
While this is my last composition to
you as your President, I will continue to
be present and vocal for you as we move
forward together. That is simply who I Six soldiers from North Carolina National Guard’s 210th Military
Police Company (L-R Spc. Kyle Barnett, Staff Sgt. Robert Randolf,
am.
Staff Sgt. Antonio Stringham, Mr. Tazagul Hussein, Staff Sgt. Gur-
Thank you for the trust you have vis Brooks, Sgt. John Lambert, Sgt. Christopher Cabana) pose for a
bestowed upon me and for this truly photograph in the final phase of an intense six week Dari language
wonderful opportunity. and Afghan cultural training course at NC National Guard’s 139th
God Bless you all! Training Brigade Training Center at Fort Bragg, NC. The 210th, based
in Franklin, NC, is scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan this spring. (US
Army Photo by Maj. Matthew DeVivo, North Carolina Public Affairs)


NC National Guard Association & NCNG Combined Event Registration
Twin City Quarter, Winston-Salem, NC
25-27 April 2013

Association First
Rank Member Convention
Registrant’s Name _____________________________________ __________ Yes No Yes No
Spouse/Guest Name ___________________________________ __________ Yes No Yes No

Address ________________________________________________________ Unit:
City_______________________________ State________ Zip____________ ______________________
Telephone ____________________________E-mail_____________________________________________

COMBINED EVENT REGISTRATION FEES Saturday Dinner Choices
Attendee: Spouse/Guest:
Retirees & Spouse/Guest By 31 March *After 1 April
(based on rank at retirement) Per person Per person Total 
Beef 
Beef
Chicken
 Chicken

E1-E4 & Spouse/Guest $20 $30 $
Vegetarian 
 Vegetarian
E5-E7/WO1-WO2/O1-O2 & Spouse/Guest $35 $45

All other ranks & Spouse/Guest $40 $50 Seating Preference (if any)
_____Joint Force Headquarters
Non-Military $35 $45
_____145th Airlift Wing
Child(ren) (meal only) $20 $30
_____60th Troop Command

Credit Card Fee $3 _____130th MEB

_____30th Armored Bde Combat Team
TOTAL $
*We are unable to accept registration AFTER 15 April 2013 _____449th Theater Aviation Brigade

_____113th Sustainment Brigade
Attending Business Session: Attending Friday Dance:
_____139th Regiment (Combat Arms)
Member: Friday Yes No Member: Yes No
_____Retirees
Saturday Yes No Spouse/Guest: Yes No
_____Open Seating

Method of Payment: ____Check enclosed (payable to NCNGA) ____Charge my: ____MasterCard ____Visa

Account #________________________________ Expiration date ____________3 digit security code ______

Authorized Signature ____________________________________________________________________
There will be a $23 Fee for Returned Checks.

Complete & Return To:
NCNGA, 7410 Chapel Hill Rd. Raleigh, NC 27607 (Or Fax to: 919-859-4990 Or Call: 919-851-3390)

Links to on-line registration and hotel registration are available on our website at:
http://www.ncnga.org/CombinedEvent2


COMBINED EVENT NC National Guard Association
INFORMATION &

T
he North Carolina National Guard
NC National Guard
Association’s Annual Convention, and
the Enlisted Ball and Officer Ball are
Combined Event
joining forces in April for a special weekend 25-27 April 2013
of fun, fellowship and camaraderie. This event
will be held 25-27 April 2013 at the Twin Tentative Schedule of Events
City Quarter in Winston-Salem, NC. What
is the Twin City Quarter? It is comprised of
the Marriott Hotel, Embassy Suites Hotel and Thursday, 25 April 2013
Benton Convention Center — all connected
with a covered walkway and in beautiful, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Educational Foundation Golf
downtown Winston-Salem. Tournament - Tanglewood Golf
For one registration price, you can attend Club, Clemmons, NC
the Business Sessions and learn about YOUR
Association, attend the Friday night hospitality 6:30 p.m. - until Educational Foundation Reverse
rooms and dance — and then attend the grand Drawing - Winston-Salem Armory
finale: The Combined Event Ball.
If you are able to come on Thursday, you Friday, 26 April 2013
can participate in the NCNGA Educational
Foundation’s golf tournament and later that 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration/Exhibitors/
Silent Auction
evening, try your luck at winning $4,000 at the

Foundation’s annual Reverse Drawing (ticket 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. First Business Session
required). Then you will have most of Friday 52nd Annual Convention
to enjoy a visit to Old Salem, the downtown
arts district, the Winston Cup Museum for 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Enlisted/Junior Office Forum
race fans, the Children’s Museum of Winston-
Salem, shopping, or golf before joining the 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Hospitality Rooms Open
Association for their activities on Friday
afternoon/evening. 8:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Dance/DJ/Cash Bar
Are you a regular attendee to the
NC National Guard Association Annual
Convention? If so, don’t worry — this is going Saturday, 27 April 2013
to be a unique event and a lot of fun. There
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration/Exhibitors
will be a lot of attendees for the dinner and
dance on Saturday evening, and the dress will 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Silent Auction
remind those of you that have been attending
for quite a few years of the “old times” when 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Second Business Session
we used to dress up for the Saturday evening Awards & Installation Ceremonies
event.
It is going to be fun and different — come 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. NCNGA Auxiliary Business Session
early and don’t miss this event!
Already registered, but didn’t indicate 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Unit Representative Workshop
you would be joining us on Friday for the
Business Session or dance? Give us a call at 12:00 noon Enlisted Awards Luncheon
1-800-821-6159 — we hope you will join us
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Educational Foundation
for the whole event! Annual Meeting

Hotel info: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Social Hour/Cash Bar/Hosp. Rms

Marriott Hotel - 1-800-320-0934 5:45 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Dinner/Dance/Cash Bar


ATTENTION RETIREES!
On April 25-27, 2013, the North Carolina Association office at 7410 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607 no
National Guard Association will conduct its later than April 15 in order for us to begin serious planning.
52nd Annual Convention at the Twin City If you are planning to attend the convention and would be willing
Quarter, Winston, NC. to assist in the setup, operation of and cleanup of the area, please
A retiree group will again sponsor a include a note along with your donation.
retiree hospitality room which will be located Our association has provided many benefits for our membership
in the Marriott Hotel, one of the two event over the years. We enjoy the benefit of the State Retirement Plan
facilities. This initiative will provide us an every month! Please seriously consider sending a donation today, and
opportunity to maintain connectivity between come have a great time and make our hospitality room the place to be.
active guardsmen and those of us who are Please feel free to contact those listed below if you have any
retired. questions or concerns.
We are again excited about continuing a
retiree hospitality room for the third straight John Atkinson Kerney Peoples
year, but it takes money and volunteer help 910-739-3567 919-389-7725
to continue this event. The purpose of this Al Rose Gene Ray
article is to request your support. We would 704-491-4797 RAYG7356@GMAIL.COM
like you to consider a donation of $10 to $25.
Checks may be made payable to: Retiree Steve Blackwood
Hospitality Room—2013 and mail to the 919-724-0625

NEW: “IN GOD WE TRUST” LICENSE PLATE - NC

T
he Soldiers and Airmen Assistance
Fund, Inc. is proud to announce that
the updated design for our “In God We
Trust” license plate is now available in NC.
The new design features “In God We Trust”
(the official motto of the US), the American
Eagle (the national emblem, symbol of
freedom, authority and power), the US Flag
(representing our expression of patriotism), the
letters S and A (Soldiers and Airmen), a white
background behind the numbers and North
Carolina in red (representing the energy and
strength of our great state).
The “In God We Trust” is the most
patriotic specialty license plate in North Visit our website www.saaf-nc.com/license-plate for ordering
Carolina. Of the extra $30 annual fee for the information or visit www.ncdot.gov/dmv. Click Online Services Tab,
specialty tag, $20 goes to Soldiers and Airmen Order Personalized & Specialized Plates, order Special Plate, click “I”
Assistance Fund to support the citizen soldiers to locate “In God We Trust” plate and click on the image. You will need
of the North Carolina National Guard. your vehicle registration card to order.
“The theme of this plate is a true Do you have the plate with the yellow ribbon on it and would like
expression of our patriotism. Our goal was the new one? If so, stop in at your local DMV office and ask them to
to design a plate that every North Carolinian order you the new “In God We Trust” plate. Make sure you tell let them
would be proud to put on their vehicle. We know if you want to keep your same number or change it.
now have a plate that is attractive, with the
right colors, that stands out and makes people NC National Guard Convention 26-27 April in Winston Salem
notice. We hope everyone will help us honor The first one hundred to purchase the
our Guardsmen, our veterans and those “In God We Trust” license plate while attending the
presently serving our country,” said Dennis convention, will receive a free Baqubah print. Plus, $20 of
Roach, retired Sergeant Major and Director of
your purchase is tax-deductible.
the SAAF.

2013 NCNGA Legislative Breakfast
By Marshall Collins, Legislative Committee Chairman

T
his past February the North Carolina and thereby provide superior knowledge skillsets to state leadership to
National Guard Association had the support the people of North Carolina.
opportunity to host approximately The members of the state legislature were very appreciative of the
15 State Senators, 37 State Representatives, opportunity to interact with the members of the North Carolina National
numerous Legislative Staffers, members of the Guard Association and members of the National Guard, and pledged to
North Carolina National Guard, and Association do their best to meet the logical needs of members of the North Carolina
members. (Legislators that attended are listed National Guard. However, they also relayed an honest opinion to the
on back cover of magazine.) The Association current fiscal environment of the state. As the Chairman of the Legislative
held the annual breakfast in the North Carolina and Resolutions Committee, the opportunity to address our elected
Legislative Building Cafeteria. Due to the legislature concerning two issues of such importance indicates that if the
beginning of the State Legislature’s Long opportunity presents itself, our members of the state legislature will do their
Session, the timing of the breakfast provided the best to insure that we continue to have the tools, to recruit and retain the
Association with the best opportunity to reach best and brightest of North Carolina to support the citizens of the state.
the state legislators with our courses of action. To the men and women of the North Carolina National Guard, if given
The breakfast was opened by Association an opportunity to speak with your state legislator, please speak to these
President Ronnie Honeycutt, who welcomed two issues. These two items will impact not only you, but potentially your
everyone and thanked them for their attendance neighbors as well.
and attention. We then had the opportunity for
our Adjutant General, Major General Greg Lusk,
to also welcome the legislators, and thank them
for their past and continuous support. Following Lawmakers Plan to
Enhance Guard Retirement
Major General Lusk’s comments, I had the
opportunity to speak to the legislators about the
two main issues the North Carolina National NGAUS Washington Report
Guard Association is pursuing: A return of the
Tuition Assistance Program to pre-Enduring (Feb. 12, 2013) Members of Congress in both chambers are planning to
Freedom and Iraqi Freedom deployment funding introduce legislation long supported by NGAUS that will give National
levels, and an increase to the North Carolina Guardsmen proper credit toward retirement benefits.
National Guard Pension for qualifying North Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., and Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., will join
Carolina National Guardsmen. Rep. Tom Latham, R-Iowa, as sponsors of bills that would overturn the
For the Tuition Assistance Program, the current policy regarding early retirement credit for members of the reserve
North Carolina National Guard Association is component.
requesting a current increase of $978,000, which The current policy from 2008 allows the minimum retirement age
would return it to a pre-911 level of $2,841,000. for reserve component members to be moved up three months for every
This would provide most members of the North 90 days they spend on overseas deployments. (The 2008 National
Carolina National Guard the opportunity to enroll Defense Authorization Act directs that age 60 shall be reduced by three
in higher level education, and provide North months for each aggregate of 90 days of active duty service performed
Carolina National Guard recruiters a tool to supporting a contingency after Jan. 28, 2008. The total reduced shall
encourage individuals interested in the National not be below 50 years of age.)
Guard further reason for their affiliation. Next However, all of those 90 days must fall within one fiscal year. If
is a proposed increase in the North Carolina circumstances beyond the control of the reserve member cause those 90
National Guard Pension. The Association is days to cross into two fiscal years, no credit toward retirement is earned.
proposing raising the North Carolina Pension The legislation not yet introduced would correct this technicality.
benefit approximately $20 for the minimum “This is bad policy and unfair to the men and women who serve in
affiliation upon retirement, or from $95 to harm’s way,” said Pete Duffy, the NGAUS acting legislative director.
$115 per month, to a maximum benefit of $230 “Consistent with our longstanding resolution, we will push hard for this
per month. An increase to the pension benefit legislation to become law once it has been introduced.”
would require an increase to the North Carolina Duffy said NGAUS will distribute a Legislative Alert to association
National Guard Pension Fund of $2,187,672. The members once the bills are introduced.
increase would benefit the state by encouraging See more at: http://www.ngaus.org/newsroom/news/lawmakers-plan-
current members of the North Carolina National enhance-guard-retirement#sthash.SnPoI0zu.dpuf.
Guard to continue their affiliation with the North
Carolina National Guard beyond the minimum,


NC State Senator Joins NC National Guard
By SFC Robert Jordan, NCNG Public Affairs
RALEIGH, NC – Dan Soucek is used to the constitutions of the United States and North Carolina.
halls of power. He interacts with legislative “It is important that the legislature has first-hand knowledge of the
staff as a North Carolina state senator Guard,” said Soucek.
representing the 45th district and is an expert Soucek, served previously as an Army aviator for eight years on
in international relief with Samaritan’s Purse, active duty, resigning his commission in 1999. He will drill as a leader
meetings with business and civic leaders and in the NCNG recruiting and retention battalion.
other constituents and even breakfast with Soucek brings not only vast civilian experience and an officer’s
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory. leadership to the Guard but is also a valuable tie between government,
Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at military and community.
the North Carolina National Guard Joint “It is
Force Headquarters, he had a very different great to have
experience - meeting his commanding officer. a legislator
“I always respected those in the legislature in the Guard
who served in the military,” said Soucek. and serving
He met his new commander, Army Maj. in the Guard
Gen. Greg Lusk, the adjutant general of North will help me
Carolina at his office. They shook hands and there,” said
spoke about Soucek’s experience with Young Soucek.
Life, a nonprofit youth organization, and Truly a
Samaritan’s Purse. citizen-soldier,
“We (the Guard) want you to stay Soucek, after
connected with our youth, they are our future being sworn in
leaders,” said Lusk. by Maj. Gen.
The conversation soon changed to Lusk, asked a
international affairs - an area where both men leader in his
share expertise. new battalion
“You will have plenty of opportunities for permission With a stroke of the pen, North Carolina State Senator
with our state partners in Botswana and to come to the Dan Soucek joined the North Carolina National Guard
Moldova,” said Lusk. “Commanders will next drill at as his new commanding officer Army Maj. Gen. Greg
be looking for economical and experienced headquarters Lusk, adjutant general of North Carolina, looks on. Capt.
Soucek will drill as a leader in the NCNG Recruiting and
forces. That’s where we come in.” right after the
Retention Battalion. “At the capitol I’m a legislator, here
Before taking on these tasks from his legislature a captain,”said Soucek. Soucek served previously as an
commander, Soucek needed to swear into adjourned for Army aviator for eight years on active duty; resigning his
the NCNG. He stood at attention, raised his the day. commission in 1999. (US Army Photo by SFC Robert Jor-
right hand and recited the oath to uphold the dan, North Carolina National Guard Public Affairs)

NCNG Soldier and other Charlotte CHARLOTTE, NC – The uniform of retired NCNG
Captain Jared Rorrer is on display inside of “Boots
Residents Share Pictures of Iraq War on the Ground: Charlotte Perspectives on the War
in Iraq” exhibit at the Levine Museum for the New
South. Retired NCNG Captain Jared Rorrer took
many photos during his deployment which are on
display thru July 2013.
The photographs and stories of five Charlotte
residents, including Rorrer, paint the walls of a room
on the second floor inside the Levine Museum of the
New South and offers visitors a unique opportunity to
see thru the eyes of Soldiers, see what they saw, feel
what they felt, and lived with and without on a daily
basis. The photographs and stories depict life from
the perspective of a Soldier, a newspaper reporter and
an Iraqi National in a war-torn nation during Opera-
tion Iraqi Freedom II in 2004. (By Tech. Sgt. Brian
E. Christiansen, NCNG Office of Public Affairs)


Our Hero — 1LT Ashley I. White
Friends and family of the 230th Brigade selflessly served and her actions
Support Battalion, 30th ABCT of North exemplify the highest commitment
Carolina National Guard invite you to become to duty, honor and country.
a permanent part of a memorial honoring our Ashley was not only a Soldier,
fallen Soldiers of the North Carolina National she was a beloved daughter, sister,
Guard who have given the ultimate sacrifice. and wife. She loved to run, workout,
On 22 October 2011, one of our fellow spend time with her family, play
Officers and Soldiers was killed during combat with her Siberian Husky, drink
operations in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. coffee, and be in the company of
The assault force she was supporting triggered friends. Her passionate and caring
an improvised explosive device. self will be deeply missed.
1LT Ashley Irene White was assigned to Please consider purchasing a
the 230th Brigade Suport Battalion, 30th ABCT, brick to help support this memorial
North Carolina Army National Guard located in honoring our fallen Hero or a
in Goldsboro, NC. 1LT Ashley White served fallen Hero of your own. A memorial will be constructed at the Unit’s
as an Evacuation Platoon Leader. Armory located in Goldsboro, NC.
While serving as a member of the If you are interested in supporting this great cause and to honor our
Cultural Support Team attached to a Joint fallen service members who have given the ultimate sacrifice, you can
Special Operations Task Force, Ashley White either purchase a Memorial Brick that will be added to the Memorial by
going to this website at https://www.brickrus.com/order/whitememorial
"Proud To Be An and chose from one of our 12 designs. Memorial Bricks are $150
without a logo and $158 with a logo. With the purchase of a brick,
American Day" you will receive a certifiate with the name of your loved one you have
chosen to honor. You can go to http://honorourhero.com/home_page.
Walstonburg php to veiw the brick choices.
Celebration Not interested in a brick? That’s ok, too! You can send donation
amounts in the form of a check or money order to the: NCNG AWS
Date: Fund, c/o 230th BSB, ATTN: SFC Steven Flowers, 700 US Highway
April 20, 2013 117 BYP South, Goldsboro, NC 27530.
Location: Thank you so much for your support in honoring our hero 1LT
Walstonburg American Legion, Ashley White, and fellow service members who have dedicated their
102 South Main Street lives to freedom!
Walstonburg, NC If you have any question, please contact : LTWhite@honorourhero.com.

This is our 5th year. An event to
honor our Veterans, Military, The North Carolina Department
and fallen Heroes. All branches of of the American Legion
service are invited. Active and
Retired Personnel. Thanks You for Your Service to
Please come and invite someone.
Our State and Nation!
"HELP US PASS THE WORD" We invite you to visit any of our 334
For more information: Posts, statewide, visit our website
Ray Holloman www.nclegion.org,
rayholloman@embarqmail.com email us at nclegion@nc.rr.com,
252-714-3954
or call 919-832-7506.
Gary Langston
tlangston.ecr@embarqmail.com “For God and Country -
252-717-7073 Still Serving Proudly.”

514th MP Co Trains with Robots
By Erica Fouche, Combined Joint Task Force Paladin
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan – On Jan. strained from picking up too much weight or replacing camera component.
24 to 26, 90 members of the N.C. National “All robot repair facilities in theater operate with the same capabilities, but
Guard’s 514th Military Police Company received Bagram’s shop serves as the main hub,” states Guerra. “We operate 24/7
a standard robot operator’s familiarization course because the missions are carried out around the clock.” Making themselves
by the Joint Robotic Repair Detachment (JRRD). available at any time is just one of the many ways the Robotic technicians
The MP unit has been stationed at Bagram are supporting the warfighters.
for almost six In addition to the
months, but recently training, the JRRD engineers
received orders to and technicians will sit down
learn how to operate with the operators after
the PackBot 510 missions to gather feedback
FasTac robot for and recommendations that
potential use on ultimately allow the robots
future missions. “We to better support the C-IED
aren’t exactly sure missions. “We can do a
when we’ll have the lot here in the shop, but if
opportunity to use it’s out of our realm, we’re
these robots in the quick to contact the different
field,” admits Spc. manufacturers and let them
Samuel Starling, know what alterations should
“but my experiences be made to their designs,”
have taught me that said Guerra. “We try to
it’s always better gather as much input as
to have the training possible because that’s the
and not use it than to need that knowledge and only way we’re going to be able to improve our mission.”
never have received it.” The MPs are preparing As the 2014 withdrawal of NATO forces approaches and troop levels
to provide convoy security during retrograde decrease, robotics use has been steadily rising. “During the first part of
missions, which will entail moving supplies from our tour the only people who used robots on their missions were EOD
various forward operating bases back to Bagram. technicians,” recalls Samuels. “The robots themselves can be a part of any
“We can already tell that the PackBots will allow route clearing mission as much as any team member, dragging or lifting
us to search under and inside vehicles without up to 100 pounds, but the robots are a lot easier to replace than a service
us physically having to approach it, so that member so we’re really excited to gain this capability.”
capability will definitely come in handy if it’s
ever needed.” NCNGA Educational Foundation
Bagram’s JRRD, or Robot Shop as it’s
commonly known, pulls double-duty as a Combined Event Activities:
counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED)
training facility as well as one of five robot repair Thursday, 25 April 2013 - Golf Tournament - Tanglewood Golf Club,
facilities in Afghanistan. “Our technicians teach Clemmons, NC - Application on web site - http://ncnga.org/combined-
groups here at the shop at least twice a month,” event-2/
said Sgt. 1st Class Guerra, Theatre PEO Ground
Combat Systems NCOIC. “But if they can’t Thursday - 25 April 2013 - Reverse Drawing - Winston-Salem Armory,
come to us, we’ll send the technicians out to 2000 Silas Creek Pkwy. Tickets are $40 each for a chance at winning
their locations from one of the different shops $4,000 - dinner for two is included in price of ticket
to ensure our service members are utilizing the
robots to their fullest capabilities.” Friday - Saturday - 26-27 April 2013 - Silent Auction - Marriott Hotel
During the fighting season, the Robot Shop
can receive anywhere from 60 to 100 robots a Saturday evening - 27 April 2013 - Drawing for $2,000 raffle ticket
week in need of repair and although that number
drastically decreases to 20 robots a week in Tickets can be purchased from any NCNGAEF Board member or by
the off season, that is still a lot for their staff calling Peggy Robinson at 1-800-821-6159 ext 5.
of twelve. The majority of the repairs consist
(You do not have to be present to win for any of the drawings/raffles.)
of replacing an arm or gripper part after being


NGAUS Conference — 690th BSB News
Join Us in Hawaii!

135TH NGAUS GENERAL
CONFERENCE On 2 March, the 690th BSB Vipers conducted a Change of
Responsibility and Change of Command ceremony in Kinston.
HONOLULU, HI Col Jones, 113th SB Commander, and CSM Gill, 113th SB CSM,
20-23 SEPTEMBER 2013 were present to witness the historical event. Outgoing Battalion
Commander, LTC Jones and acting CSM, 1SG Bullins, were
A NGAUS tradition, the annual conference replaced by LTC Godwin and CSM Webster.(Submitted by
allows members to gather and vote on the MAJ Eberly, 690th BSB AO/SPO)
top legislative priorities for NGAUS, share
information and celebrate the camaraderie
of being National Guard and NGAUS
members.
Candidates for the 2013-14
Join us in Hawaii and network with
more than 4,000 fellow National Guard
NCNGA Executive Council
men and women from all 50 States, Guam, President: Bobby Lumsden – 30th ABCT

Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and the Vice President: Jeremy Davis – JFHQ-NC
District of Columbia. Members and guests Brent Orr - JFHQ-NC
of the NCNG will be staying in the Hyatt
JFHQ-NC (one seat): Steven Johnson - JFHQ-NC
Regency Waikiki.
Diana Stumpf – JFHQ-NC
• We will host a hospitality suite in
30th ABCT (one seat): Brian Alkire – HHC 30th STB
the Hyatt Regency Waikiki for daily
meetings and Hospitality Night 130th MEB (two seats): Robert Holland – Det 1 882nd EN CO
• We have 30 rooms blocked at the Hyatt Chris McCurry – Det 1 878th EN CO
at $159 (+taxes/fees) 60th TRP CMD (two seats): Dale Baker – Btry B 5-113th FA
• Registration is $200 and includes Velma Evans – 60th Troop Command
tickets to the Governor’s Reception,
All States Dinner, Convention Center 449th TAB (one seat): Colby Hammonds – HHC 1-130th ARB
exhibits and events, and daily access Patrick Szvetitz – 449th TAB
to refreshments at the North Carolina 113 SUS BDE (one seat): Miriam Gray - HHC 113th SUS BDE
th

National Guard’s hospitality suite. 139th RGMT (CA) (two seats): David S. Eaton – 139th RGMT
For more information, contact MAJ James McKee – 139th RGMT
Brian McIlvaine, 1636 Gold Star Dr, Air National Guard (one seat): Barbara Doncaster – 145th MSG
Raleigh, NC 27607 or 919-791-6419 or
nc.ngaus@gmail.com. (You can also go to Junior Council (one seat): Dustin Butcher – HHC 30th ABCT
www.ncnga.org and click on Membership/ Timothy Stanhope – HHC 113th SUS BDE
NGAUS for more links to the NGAUS Active Associate Class (one seat): Larry Hosch – Charlotte, NC
website.)
It’s not too late for you to run for office! Applications will be accepted in
our office until 15 April 2013. Contact Teri Foster at teri.gregory.foster@
gmail.com or 1-800-821-6159 ext 1.
(as of 3/7/13)


Proposed Amendments — Articles of Incorporation & By-Laws
NCNGA — 52nd Annual Convention
AMENDMENT #1 or in-state during the inclusive dates of the convention, may assign voting
proxies in accordance with the following procedures:
Explanation: To amend the By-laws to
eliminate the unit delegate system, but a. Proxy can be issued on unit basis only.
maintain the proxy system.
b. Properly executed proxy certificates must be attached to Delegate
1. Present Wording: Article VIII - Delegates Certificate from unit assigning proxy not later than thirty (30) days prior to
convention convening dates.
SECTION 1: Each active National Guard unit
shall elect one official delegate who shall be a c. Proxy votes are applicable to “ballot” votes only.
member of the unit and the Association, to the
annual meeting. Delegates selected from the SECTION 4: The Associate Class may elect one official delegate who shall
junior membership are encouraged. be a member in good standing of the Association.

SECTION 2: All units shall hold a meeting Proposed Wording: Article VIII - Proxies
of the Association members at least sixty (60)
SECTION 1: Units that cannot have a member at the convention because of
days prior to the annual meeting for the purpose
official training, mobilization, deployment status out of the state or in-state
of electing an official delegate to represent the
during the inclusive dates of the convention, may assign voting proxies in
unit at the annual meeting, such delegate to be a
accordance with the following procedures:
member in good standing of the Association. A
Certificate of Delegate Status shall be forwarded a. Proxy can be issued on unit basis only.
to the Nominating & Credentials Committee
b. Properly executed proxy certificates must be submitted from unit
thirty (30) days prior to the convention or
assigning proxy to the NC National Guard Association not later than thirty
delivered to the convention site. The certificate
(30) days prior to convention convening dates.
must be signed by the Commander or their
designated representative. c. Proxy votes are applicable to “ballot” votes only.

SECTION 3: Units that cannot have a delegate d. Representatives casting proxy votes must be a member in good
at the convention because of official training/ standing of the NCNGA. The representative, in addition to the proxy
mobilization/deployment status out of the state vote(s) cast, is also entitled to vote as a member.

Listed below are those members (and
In Memoriam non-members), spouses and dependent
children that have recently passed away.
Brian H. Collins Fredrick M. Dudley
Below are individuals Fayetteville, NC Jonesville, NC
not mentioned in the 10 January 2013 9 February 2013
FEB/MAR issue, Foy N. Jones James D. Honeycutt
that passed away Sanford, NC Charlotte, NC
prior to 19 January 2013 9 February 2013
January 9, 2013:
James H. Royall Larry D. Benthall, Jr.
Jimmy O. Huffman, Sr. Goldsboro, NC Son of Larry D.
Rutherford College, NC 21 January 2013 Benthall
13 February 2012 Det 2 Co A 690th BSB
Jerry W. Eckard
Gates, NC
Walter F. Pate Newton, NC
12 February 2013
Goldsboro, NC 30 January 2013
13 December 2012 Anthony G. Butler
Zachary G. Willetts
Fayetteville, NC
883rd EN CO – SAPPER
26 February 2013
Wilmington, NC
2 February 2013
If we have missed someone, please contact the Editor, Teri Foster
at teri.gregory.foster@gmail.com or 919-851-3390 ext 1.


2013 NCNGA Discount
Ticket Order Form Quantity Total $

Carowinds/Kings Dominion — Valid at either park - $33.00 for ages 3 & up.
(Carowinds opened March 29: Kings Dominion opened March 29)
(Carowinds price at gate $56.99/$39.99 - Jr/Sr — Kings Dominion price at gate $61.99/$39.99 - Jr/Sr)

Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park Adult Tickets-$27.00 for anyone over 48” tall.
(Park open May 25 - Sept. 2)

Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe Junior Tickets - $19.00 for anyone under 48” tall.
*Tickets can also be ordered online at www.emeraldpointe.com. Call NCNGA for Corporate Code.**

Busch Garden Ticket Prices had not been determined as of press time. Subtotal
Please check our website for their prices - www.ncnga.org/benefits. Credit
Card Fee +$3.00
Type of Payment: ___ Check ___ Money Order ___ Master Card ___ Visa
Total Due $
Make checks or money order payable to NCNGA. A fee of $23 will be charged for any check returned due to
insufficient funds or a check written on a closed account. If checks remain unpaid, Commanders will be notified.
Credit Card Information: Account #_____________________________________________________
Exp. Date _____________________ 3 Digit Security Code:_____________
Name on Card: __________________________________________ Signature _______________________________

When ordering tickets, please allow one week for delivery

Mail tickets to: Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________
City: ________________________________ State: _________ Zip code: _________________

To order tickets, send check, money order, MasterCard or Visa information to:
NCNGA, 7410 Chapel Hill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 or call 1-800-821-6159, ext. 2 for Kathy Ford
Tickets — *The NCNGA pays for tickets as they are sold; we are unable to provide refunds if tickets are unused.
*Tickets are mailed the day the request is received. *Ticket info is also on our website: www.ncnga.org

ATTN: INSURED MEMBERS OF THE NCNGA —

HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR BENEFICIARY LATELY? Deadline for
submitting articles
for the June/July issue
We have experienced several claims in the past year where ben-
of the
eficiaries had not been updated and ex-spouses received the death
Tarheel Guardsman:
benefits of the member’s NC National Guard Association Group
Life Insurance. Have you had a change in your marital status? If
1 May 2013
so, please contact us to ensure your beneficiary is who you think it
is! Call 919-851-3390 ext 1 (Teri Foster) or ext 2 (Rhonda Arndt)


Tarheel Guardsman Periodicals
NC National Guard Assoc. U. S. Postage
7410 Chapel Hill Road PAID
Raleigh, NC 27607-5047 Raleigh, NC

How to reach us:
919-851-3390
800-821-6159 (in NC only)
ncnga@bellsouth.net - email
www.ncnga.org - website

2013 Legislative Breakfast
Attendees
Senators Attending Representatives Attending
Breakfast Breakfast
Stan Bingham Bill Rabon Dean Arp George Graham Joe Sam Queen
Jim Davis Shirley Randleman Marilyn Avila Kelly Hastings Nathan Ramsey
Kathy Harrington Bob Rucho C. Robert Brawley Yvonne L. Holley Bobbie Richardson
Brent Jackson Norman Sanderson Mark Brody Craig Horn Dennis Riddell
Gene McLaurin Dan Soucek Rayne Brown Pat Hurley Stephen Ross
Louis Pate Jerry Tillman Rob Bryan Bert Jones Jason Saine
Earline Parmon Mike Woodard Dana Bumgardner James Langdon Bob Steinburg
Ronald Rabin Justin Burr Pat McElraft John Szoka
George Cleveland Deb McManus Evelyn Terry
John Faircloth Chris Millis Joe Tolson
Carl Ford Larry Pittman Rena Turner
Valerie Foushee Michele Presnell Ken Waddell
Harry Warren

The NCNGA
thanks all those
that attended and
for your support!

See page 9
for article

Apr may 2013 thg

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