1. First Platoon
Platoon Thanksgiving Dinner at SSG Bray’s House
PFC Merrell teaching how to operate the ASIP
Radio
An early morning PT competition on our skis
SPC McClintock acting as a wounded soldier
First Platoon has been busy working on perfecting our
ability to “be about it,” our unofficial motto. We have
focused on training soldiers to become effective
leaders, whether for themselves or for their team(s).
Training in this extreme environment has enabled us to
become more knowledgeable and successful Arctic
warriors.
In recent months we’ve had one of our soldiers get
married. SPC West married Aidan, a local student at
UAF. Both have received incredible support from
soldiers and civilians alike in response to their burnt
apartment. We’re thankful for such generosity. Soon
enough our very own, SGT Music, will be married to
Leticia in January in California. He, along with SGT
Nichols, received their E-5 promotion in November; a
Soldiers evaluate a casualty and set up an ASIP radio in a platoon
deserved recognition in light of their hard work and
competition at Donnelly Training Area. SSG Bray and SSG Ianno
dedication to the Army and their soldiers.
grade vigilantly.

2. SGT Nichols and SGT Music sharin’ some lovin’
Cross Country ski training during PT in our Company Formation
area led by SSG Porreca and SSG Ianno.
CACTF Training
DTA Sunrise in -50