CPT Thompson informs families that the troop will train in the field throughout March while supporting the squadron. He thanks those who participated in the successful Kiddy Spur Ride and encourages checking Facebook for more photos. The newsletter welcomes new soldiers and says goodbye to those leaving, and announces an upcoming spouses' lunch. Photos show soldiers interacting with children at the medic station and enjoying ski day with families.

1. HHT, 1st Squadron 71st Cavalry
The REAPER
Volume IV, Issue IV Fort Drum, NY 06 March 2012
FROM THE COMMANDER’S SADDLE
In This Issue: CPT LEVI THOMPSON
Family and Friends of Reaper Troop, Still a
FRG Information 2
couple more months left of winter, and this
Hails/Farewells 3 month your Soldiers will be enjoying some
HHT Soldiers in Action 4-14 quality Fort Drum Weather. As you should all
know by now, March will be spent in the field
as the Troop moves forward on its training
Contact Info: path, while supporting the rest of the
Commander Squadron as it becomes a lethal force to be
Bldg 10380 reckoned with. I ask that you keep an eye on
4th Infantry Division Road the Squadron Facebook page for training
Fort Drum, NY 13602 updates, as training over the weekend may
315-772-7384 become a necessity to meet end state
objectives. You should know the Thursday
prior to that weekend if we will continue to A friendly reminder, HHT is still looking
COMMANDER EMAIL: train. for a couple of Co-leaders to come
levi.thompson1@us.army.mil forward or an FRG Leader as well or
I would like to thank all of you who came out a some Key Callers. Our FRG is only as
participated in the Kiddy Spur Ride, which strong as you make it. The Treasury is
was a huge success. If you have not seen
FRG Leader: also an open position needed to be
pictures, please check both the Squadron and filled. As well as some Key Callers.
Vacant Brigade Facebook page. I hope that all of you
that participated enjoyed yourselves as your
The next Steering Committee Meeting
Treasure: young ones were officially made part of the
will be on April 11th at 1000am in the
Vacant “Cavalry” family by earning there “Silver
Spurs.” Squadron Conference Room, those
interested in being co-leaders, I invite
you to come and partake.
Please check the “HHT CDR “Reaper 6””
Facebook page for more photos :
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/HHT- On March 15th at 1130 my wife, Erin
CDR-Reaper-6/207479719300754 . We have Thompson will be doing a lunch at Olive
posted multiple photos albums of your Garden. This is a friendly get together
Soldiers training, earning awards, being to enjoy some time together and get
promoted, as well as other events. Next know some of the other spouses within
month should include another album of your the Troop.
Soldiers enjoying the Fort Drum weather in
March. You can get to this webpage by Once again, I say “Thank You” for all of
finding the links, under the “like” tab on the your support that you provide your
Squadron Facebook page or following the link Soldiers.
above.
“Execute… No Excuses!”
CPT Thompson
Reaper 6

2. HHT Spouses’ Lunch
Join us for lunch at the Olive Garden!
DATE: Thursday, March 15th
TIME: 1130
Why: To meet, greet, and eat!
Just a casual lunch, children welcome!
Call or text (405) 694-7307 to RSVP
(by 14 March)
20988 Salmon Run Mall Loop Watertown NY, just off exit 45, I-
81

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The Troop would like to welcome:
- 2LT Gomez and his wife Tara Gomez
- 2LT Koshinsky
- 2LT Mendez and his wife Zayra Velez and their child Dayrallz Mendez
- PV2 Mond and his wife Adriana Mond
- PV2 Wendell
Unfortunately we must say goodbye to these Soldiers, but we wish them the
best of luck in there future endeavors as they continue to serve there
country:
-1LT Ireland and his wife Stacie Ireland
- SSG Sanchez
- SGT Manning (retired)
- SGT Dickson
- SGT Cook
- SGT Nelson and his wife
- SGT Ross and his wife

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HHT Soldiers participate with future Cavalry Scouts during
the Kiddy Spur Ride at the HHT Medic Station.

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The Mortar Platoon enjoys a Ski Day
with their family members

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Mortar Platoon says goodbye to 1LT Ireland