The Devil’s Corner 1HBCT Monthly Newsletter is now available and can be found on the 1HBCT webpage on the 1st Infantry Division website at http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct due to the size, please click on the link to read. We apologize or the delay due to information that was pending.
Jim Davila Jr is from Lockhart, Texas and served 22 years in the Texas Army National Guard including one combat tour in Iraq. He is now pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration at UTRGV and is involved in several student organizations. Davila discusses his military career and deployment experiences, sharing lessons about leadership, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. He provides references to additional information about the National Guard and notable Texas service members.
The 4th Engineer Battalion cased its colors in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. The battalion's colors have flown continuously over Lion's Park for 660 days while units have been deployed. The colors represent streamers earned during campaigns back to the Civil War. Children under 12 will not have to pay pool fees on post due to water restrictions. The last joint town hall meeting between Fort Carson and the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments highlighted the importance of partnership between the military and local community. Sequestration will impact both Fort Carson and the local community through cuts and loss of personnel.
The document summarizes upcoming events in the local community and also provides news articles. It lists several holiday events happening in December and January, including Hanukkah, New Year's Eve, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations. One news article describes a 94-year-old WWII veteran being surprised with a long-awaited Bronze Star Medal in recognition of his service on Utah Beach in France in 1944. The veteran had spoken at a unit event nine months prior, and the unit took action to have him awarded the medal. Family members praised the overdue recognition of the veteran's service.
The document provides an overview of the 2/138th Field Artillery Regiment (FAR) National Guard unit, including their recent deployments, capabilities, and roles. It discusses their motto of being "everywhere" and how they have taken on many non-standard missions. It also includes sections on addressing sexual assault in the military, reflections from the chaplain, and a story about an influential officer candidate school instructor from the unit.
The United States entered World War 1 due to attacks on its neutrality, including the sinking of the Lusitania which killed American citizens, and the Zimmerman Telegram which showed German attempts to ally with Mexico against the U.S. Growing anti-German sentiment influenced by propaganda also contributed to American entry. President Wilson gave a speech in 1917 declaring war on Germany after these events sparked public support for joining the Allies.
The document discusses several reasons for the United States entering World War I, including attacks on its neutrality like the sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmermann Telegram. Case studies provide perspectives from individuals like Mary J. Blake, who was concerned about the influence of pro-war propaganda, and George Creel, head of the Committee on Public Information, who later apologized for stoking anti-German sentiment.
Not so distant: Runners reflect on aftermath of Boston Marathon bombingsassure360
As seen in the Oakland County Legal News, April 26, 2013 --
By Tom Kirvan
It's been nearly two weeks since the finish of the Boston Marathon became news for all the wrong reasons, but the aftershocks continue to be felt by three members of the local legal community who all completed the 26.2 mile race within minutes of the bombings that killed three spectators and injured more than 190 others.
Attorney March Ford, CPA Scott Goldstein and Terry CArella, director of communications for Cooley LAw School, were among the finishers of the annual Patriots' Day race that tragically was turned into a war scene near the 4-hour mark of the event that attracted more than 24,000 runners.
The document announces that three Guard events will be combined into one weekend in Winston-Salem, NC from April 25-27, 2013. It provides contact information for Guard leadership and encourages submitting nominations for employer awards. It also includes information about scholarship opportunities from the NCNGA Educational Foundation.
Jim Davila Jr is from Lockhart, Texas and served 22 years in the Texas Army National Guard including one combat tour in Iraq. He is now pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration at UTRGV and is involved in several student organizations. Davila discusses his military career and deployment experiences, sharing lessons about leadership, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. He provides references to additional information about the National Guard and notable Texas service members.
The 4th Engineer Battalion cased its colors in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. The battalion's colors have flown continuously over Lion's Park for 660 days while units have been deployed. The colors represent streamers earned during campaigns back to the Civil War. Children under 12 will not have to pay pool fees on post due to water restrictions. The last joint town hall meeting between Fort Carson and the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments highlighted the importance of partnership between the military and local community. Sequestration will impact both Fort Carson and the local community through cuts and loss of personnel.
The document summarizes upcoming events in the local community and also provides news articles. It lists several holiday events happening in December and January, including Hanukkah, New Year's Eve, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations. One news article describes a 94-year-old WWII veteran being surprised with a long-awaited Bronze Star Medal in recognition of his service on Utah Beach in France in 1944. The veteran had spoken at a unit event nine months prior, and the unit took action to have him awarded the medal. Family members praised the overdue recognition of the veteran's service.
The document provides an overview of the 2/138th Field Artillery Regiment (FAR) National Guard unit, including their recent deployments, capabilities, and roles. It discusses their motto of being "everywhere" and how they have taken on many non-standard missions. It also includes sections on addressing sexual assault in the military, reflections from the chaplain, and a story about an influential officer candidate school instructor from the unit.
The United States entered World War 1 due to attacks on its neutrality, including the sinking of the Lusitania which killed American citizens, and the Zimmerman Telegram which showed German attempts to ally with Mexico against the U.S. Growing anti-German sentiment influenced by propaganda also contributed to American entry. President Wilson gave a speech in 1917 declaring war on Germany after these events sparked public support for joining the Allies.
The document discusses several reasons for the United States entering World War I, including attacks on its neutrality like the sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmermann Telegram. Case studies provide perspectives from individuals like Mary J. Blake, who was concerned about the influence of pro-war propaganda, and George Creel, head of the Committee on Public Information, who later apologized for stoking anti-German sentiment.
Not so distant: Runners reflect on aftermath of Boston Marathon bombingsassure360
As seen in the Oakland County Legal News, April 26, 2013 --
By Tom Kirvan
It's been nearly two weeks since the finish of the Boston Marathon became news for all the wrong reasons, but the aftershocks continue to be felt by three members of the local legal community who all completed the 26.2 mile race within minutes of the bombings that killed three spectators and injured more than 190 others.
Attorney March Ford, CPA Scott Goldstein and Terry CArella, director of communications for Cooley LAw School, were among the finishers of the annual Patriots' Day race that tragically was turned into a war scene near the 4-hour mark of the event that attracted more than 24,000 runners.
The document announces that three Guard events will be combined into one weekend in Winston-Salem, NC from April 25-27, 2013. It provides contact information for Guard leadership and encourages submitting nominations for employer awards. It also includes information about scholarship opportunities from the NCNGA Educational Foundation.
This presentation is provided fully without restrictions. You may use it, post it, distribute it, or use its parts in any way. This presentation may be considered “public domain”, while some of the photos may be copyrighted. I receive many photos without credit to the originators and therefore am unable to vouch for the sources or copyright status for some of them.
On December 13th, 2012, the Grand Jury of Duval County, FL duly empaneled and sworned pronounced a five-count indictment against Michael D. Dunn of Satellite Beach, Brevard County, FL for the November 23rd, 2012 shooting incident in which Jordan R. Davis, 17, of Jacksonville, Duval County, FL was fatally wounded in an SUV and three other friends were not physical harmed when Michael D. Dunn fired a Taurus PT 92 9-mm pistol eight to ten times.
The document discusses several topics:
1. The Army Assistant Secretary visited Fort Carson and addressed issues related to the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, including potentially rescinding a waiver that allows for expansion.
2. She also discussed Fort Carson's net zero energy, water, and waste goals and praised the installation's efforts to become more resilient and reduce costs through these initiatives.
3. The Secretary said she will investigate the Piñon Canyon waiver issue and report back within several months, and that the Army's reduced deployments may mean expansion is no longer necessary.
The document is a community newsletter from Fort Wainwright, Alaska announcing an upcoming Community Action Council meeting on Wednesday at 10am. It provides information on the meeting location, weather forecasts, and encourages all soldiers, family members and civilians to attend to ask questions, voice concerns, and hear updates from post leaders. It also includes a brief article about a military police company training for an upcoming deployment.
This document discusses options and resources available for victims of sexual assault. It explains how to report an assault either through restricted or unrestricted reporting. Restricted reports allow victims to receive medical care and counseling confidentially without an investigation, while unrestricted reports trigger a full investigation. The NCBC Sexual Assault Response Coordinator is provided as a resource, and anonymous reporting options through text or a smartphone app are described. The investigation process is also outlined. Overall support services and how to get help are emphasized throughout.
The article discusses President Obama's remarks on Veterans Day where he thanked all veterans for their service and sacrifice. He noted that over 1 million service members will transition to civilian life in the coming years. The president pledged to maintain education benefits for veterans and acknowledged the toll of service on veterans and their families. The article also previews the Fort Carson commander's Thanksgiving safety message, urging soldiers and families to take precautions while traveling over the holiday weekend.
Published by The United States Army Garrison Humphreys Public Affairs Office in coordination with USAG Red Cloud, USAG Yongsan and USAG Daegu Public Affairs Offices
This Army newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of The Morning Calm are not necessarily official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, or Department of the Army. The editorial content of this biweekly publication is the responsibility of U.S. Army Garrisons in Korea. Circulation: 9,500
Printed by Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Government, under exclusive written contract with the Contracting Command. The civilian printer is responsible for commercial advertising. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Army or Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper of the products or service advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If an violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to
print advertising from that source until the violation of the equal opportunity policy is corrected.
Submitting stories or photos to The Morning Calm Biweekly
Send your Letters to the Managing Editor, guest Commentaries, story submissions, photos and Other items to: clint.l.stone.civ@mail.mil. All items are subject to editing for content and to Insure they conform with DoD guidelines.
The document contains a prayer asking God to teach the speaker's heart where and how to seek and find God, though God has made and remade the speaker and given all good things, the speaker still does not truly know God and has not fulfilled their purpose. The prayer asks God to teach the speaker to seek God, as the speaker cannot do so without God's teaching, and to find God through love once the speaker finds God.
Staff Sgt. Ty Carter was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama for his heroic actions during the Battle of Kamdesh in Afghanistan in 2009. During the battle, Carter resupplied an isolated position under enemy fire twice, provided first aid to a wounded soldier, and helped defend and reclaim Combat Outpost Keating after it was breached by over 300 Taliban fighters. Obama praised Carter for his bravery and sacrifice, noting he represents the best of American heroism. Carter feels the award honors the entire unit and their efforts to survive the battle.
June 2012 1HBCT" Devils Corner" Brigade NewsletterNoel Waterman
The Devil’s Corner 1HBCT Monthly Newsletter is now available and can be found on the 1HBCT webpage on the 1st Infantry Division website at http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct due to the size, please click on the link to read. We are always up and posting new information on FaceBook! Join us on the Official 1HBCT FaceBook Page at www.facebook.com/1HBCTDEVILBRIGADE?v=wall&ref-sgm.
In this issue you will find:
*We are on the web
*Devil 6 Comments
*Devil 7 Comments
*Chaplains Corner
*FRSA Contact Information
*What makes you?
*Soldier highlights
*Victory Week Results
*Devil Stakes
*Calling all Commander and 1SG Spouse Seminar
*Big Red One Soldiers take part in CLS Training
*Gary Sinise and the Lieutenant Dan Band Free Concert
*Defiant Soldiers, Trained, Ready for next phase of Reset
*Dreadnaught Soldier Receives MOVSM with Silver Star
*Custer Hill Golf Course Summer Events
*Army Family Team Building Training
*2012 Summer Kids Series at the Movies
*Band of Brothers
*The US Army Soldier Show – get your free tickets
*Dining Facility Weekend and holiday Schedule
*K-State Extension offers cooking classes
*Victory Week 2012- One to Remember
*Sundown Salute Information
*1HBCT t-shirt and glass sales
*Crimes and Punishments
* Don’t deal with a problem alone. Reach out a helping hand
This document provides information about the North Carolina National Guard Association's combined event to be held April 25-27, 2013 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It includes a registration form for attendees to provide their contact information, rank, meal selections, and registration fees. Details are given on pricing that varies based on military rank and registration date.
The Fort Carson community raised over $740,000 for the 2011 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), exceeding the $650,000 goal by 14%. Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson praised the community's generosity in supporting thousands of nonprofit organizations that provide health and human services. The CFC is an initiative that allows federal employees to donate to charity. The article also advertised an upcoming Facebook town hall meeting with Fort Carson leadership to share information and answer questions from 10-11am.
Dying Vet's "Fuck You" Letter To George Bush & Dick Cheney.Abee Sharma
Tomas Young, an Iraq war vet who joined the US military in response to September 11 – he signed up two days after the attacks – is dying. He’s now confined to a wheelchair and in hospice care as a result of the long-term consequences of wounds suffered in Iraq only five days after arriving there. And he’s not happy about it. As Young wrote in his dying letter to George Bush and Dick Cheney, on this tenth anniversary of the start of the Iraq war, had he been dying for Afghanistan, at least it was a just war. But Iraq?
This document contains information from the Fort Carson Mountaineer newspaper dated Aug. 16, 2013. It includes announcements about upcoming events at Fort Carson, including a memorial walk/run on Saturday. It describes a joint training exercise with ROTC cadets and Fort Carson units. It provides details about the planned demolition of buildings from the Old Hospital Complex on post, which housed thousands of patients during World War II. The demolition raises issues regarding asbestos and lead removal. The document also discusses Antiterrorism Awareness Month and the importance of vigilance against terrorist threats.
The document discusses the Expeditionary Contracting Command's decision to conduct its procurement management reviews virtually this fiscal year due to lack of travel funding, rather than the standard in-person inspections. It describes how ECC will use the Virtual Contracting Enterprise suite of tools, specifically the Paperless Contracting File system, to remotely review contract files from its subordinate contracting support brigades and units scheduled for review in FY2013. The first virtual review of the 411th CSB was conducted in May, with additional reviews planned for June and July. Conducting the reviews virtually allows ECC to still meet its oversight requirements without travel.
Serving and former US Navy SEALs criticized President Obama for taking too much credit for the killing of Osama bin Laden and using it excessively as part of his re-election campaign. While they acknowledged Obama made the decision, the SEALs said any president would have given the order and the successful mission was the result of years of work across several administrations. Some SEALs were also concerned about the amount of publicity revealing sensitive details about SEAL operations. However, most were proud of their role in bin Laden's death and recognized Obama deserves some credit for making the difficult call.
Published by The United States Army Garrison Humphreys Public Affairs Office in coordination with USAG Red Cloud, USAG Yongsan and USAG Daegu Public Affairs Offices
This Army newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of The Morning Calm are not necessarily official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, or Department of the Army. The editorial content of this biweekly publication is the responsibility of U.S. Army Garrisons in Korea. Circulation: 9,500
Printed by Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Government, under exclusive written contract with the Contracting Command. The civilian printer is responsible for commercial advertising. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Army or Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper of the products or service advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If an violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to
print advertising from that source until the violation of the equal opportunity policy is corrected.
Submitting stories or photos to The Morning Calm Biweekly
Send your Letters to the Managing Editor, guest Commentaries, story submissions, photos and Other items to: clint.l.stone.civ@mail.mil. All items are subject to editing for content and to Insure they conform with DoD guidelines.
Effects of TMOF-Bti against Aedes outside labentogenex
1) The study evaluated the effectiveness and residual effects of trypsin modulating oostatic factor-Bacillus thuringiensis israeliensis (TMOF-Bti) formulations against Aedes aegypti larvae outside the laboratory.
2) The results showed that all TMOF-Bti formulations were highly effective in the first two weeks, achieving 100% larval mortality for all concentrations tested.
3) The TMOF-Bti rice husk formulation containing 2% TMOF and 2% Bti had residual effects up to the third week. The TMOF-Bti rice husk formulation containing 4% TMOF and 4% Bti had
Justin Bieber would be an effective celebrity endorser for a new line of athletic shoes. His popularity among teens and families would drive strong sales, regardless of the shoe's quality. While paying Bieber $40 million over 5 years for the endorsement would be costly, his name would generate an estimated $700-800 million in revenue. To cut costs, the company plans to use unskilled American laborers for fast production. Cheaper shoes made of lower quality materials would be priced affordably to target teen and family audiences. More expensive shoes of higher quality would build brand reputation. The company aims to profit by supplying consumers with what they want - inexpensive, celebrity-endorsed shoes.
This presentation is provided fully without restrictions. You may use it, post it, distribute it, or use its parts in any way. This presentation may be considered “public domain”, while some of the photos may be copyrighted. I receive many photos without credit to the originators and therefore am unable to vouch for the sources or copyright status for some of them.
On December 13th, 2012, the Grand Jury of Duval County, FL duly empaneled and sworned pronounced a five-count indictment against Michael D. Dunn of Satellite Beach, Brevard County, FL for the November 23rd, 2012 shooting incident in which Jordan R. Davis, 17, of Jacksonville, Duval County, FL was fatally wounded in an SUV and three other friends were not physical harmed when Michael D. Dunn fired a Taurus PT 92 9-mm pistol eight to ten times.
The document discusses several topics:
1. The Army Assistant Secretary visited Fort Carson and addressed issues related to the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, including potentially rescinding a waiver that allows for expansion.
2. She also discussed Fort Carson's net zero energy, water, and waste goals and praised the installation's efforts to become more resilient and reduce costs through these initiatives.
3. The Secretary said she will investigate the Piñon Canyon waiver issue and report back within several months, and that the Army's reduced deployments may mean expansion is no longer necessary.
The document is a community newsletter from Fort Wainwright, Alaska announcing an upcoming Community Action Council meeting on Wednesday at 10am. It provides information on the meeting location, weather forecasts, and encourages all soldiers, family members and civilians to attend to ask questions, voice concerns, and hear updates from post leaders. It also includes a brief article about a military police company training for an upcoming deployment.
This document discusses options and resources available for victims of sexual assault. It explains how to report an assault either through restricted or unrestricted reporting. Restricted reports allow victims to receive medical care and counseling confidentially without an investigation, while unrestricted reports trigger a full investigation. The NCBC Sexual Assault Response Coordinator is provided as a resource, and anonymous reporting options through text or a smartphone app are described. The investigation process is also outlined. Overall support services and how to get help are emphasized throughout.
The article discusses President Obama's remarks on Veterans Day where he thanked all veterans for their service and sacrifice. He noted that over 1 million service members will transition to civilian life in the coming years. The president pledged to maintain education benefits for veterans and acknowledged the toll of service on veterans and their families. The article also previews the Fort Carson commander's Thanksgiving safety message, urging soldiers and families to take precautions while traveling over the holiday weekend.
Published by The United States Army Garrison Humphreys Public Affairs Office in coordination with USAG Red Cloud, USAG Yongsan and USAG Daegu Public Affairs Offices
This Army newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of The Morning Calm are not necessarily official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, or Department of the Army. The editorial content of this biweekly publication is the responsibility of U.S. Army Garrisons in Korea. Circulation: 9,500
Printed by Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Government, under exclusive written contract with the Contracting Command. The civilian printer is responsible for commercial advertising. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Army or Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper of the products or service advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If an violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to
print advertising from that source until the violation of the equal opportunity policy is corrected.
Submitting stories or photos to The Morning Calm Biweekly
Send your Letters to the Managing Editor, guest Commentaries, story submissions, photos and Other items to: clint.l.stone.civ@mail.mil. All items are subject to editing for content and to Insure they conform with DoD guidelines.
The document contains a prayer asking God to teach the speaker's heart where and how to seek and find God, though God has made and remade the speaker and given all good things, the speaker still does not truly know God and has not fulfilled their purpose. The prayer asks God to teach the speaker to seek God, as the speaker cannot do so without God's teaching, and to find God through love once the speaker finds God.
Staff Sgt. Ty Carter was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama for his heroic actions during the Battle of Kamdesh in Afghanistan in 2009. During the battle, Carter resupplied an isolated position under enemy fire twice, provided first aid to a wounded soldier, and helped defend and reclaim Combat Outpost Keating after it was breached by over 300 Taliban fighters. Obama praised Carter for his bravery and sacrifice, noting he represents the best of American heroism. Carter feels the award honors the entire unit and their efforts to survive the battle.
June 2012 1HBCT" Devils Corner" Brigade NewsletterNoel Waterman
The Devil’s Corner 1HBCT Monthly Newsletter is now available and can be found on the 1HBCT webpage on the 1st Infantry Division website at http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct due to the size, please click on the link to read. We are always up and posting new information on FaceBook! Join us on the Official 1HBCT FaceBook Page at www.facebook.com/1HBCTDEVILBRIGADE?v=wall&ref-sgm.
In this issue you will find:
*We are on the web
*Devil 6 Comments
*Devil 7 Comments
*Chaplains Corner
*FRSA Contact Information
*What makes you?
*Soldier highlights
*Victory Week Results
*Devil Stakes
*Calling all Commander and 1SG Spouse Seminar
*Big Red One Soldiers take part in CLS Training
*Gary Sinise and the Lieutenant Dan Band Free Concert
*Defiant Soldiers, Trained, Ready for next phase of Reset
*Dreadnaught Soldier Receives MOVSM with Silver Star
*Custer Hill Golf Course Summer Events
*Army Family Team Building Training
*2012 Summer Kids Series at the Movies
*Band of Brothers
*The US Army Soldier Show – get your free tickets
*Dining Facility Weekend and holiday Schedule
*K-State Extension offers cooking classes
*Victory Week 2012- One to Remember
*Sundown Salute Information
*1HBCT t-shirt and glass sales
*Crimes and Punishments
* Don’t deal with a problem alone. Reach out a helping hand
This document provides information about the North Carolina National Guard Association's combined event to be held April 25-27, 2013 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It includes a registration form for attendees to provide their contact information, rank, meal selections, and registration fees. Details are given on pricing that varies based on military rank and registration date.
The Fort Carson community raised over $740,000 for the 2011 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), exceeding the $650,000 goal by 14%. Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson praised the community's generosity in supporting thousands of nonprofit organizations that provide health and human services. The CFC is an initiative that allows federal employees to donate to charity. The article also advertised an upcoming Facebook town hall meeting with Fort Carson leadership to share information and answer questions from 10-11am.
Dying Vet's "Fuck You" Letter To George Bush & Dick Cheney.Abee Sharma
Tomas Young, an Iraq war vet who joined the US military in response to September 11 – he signed up two days after the attacks – is dying. He’s now confined to a wheelchair and in hospice care as a result of the long-term consequences of wounds suffered in Iraq only five days after arriving there. And he’s not happy about it. As Young wrote in his dying letter to George Bush and Dick Cheney, on this tenth anniversary of the start of the Iraq war, had he been dying for Afghanistan, at least it was a just war. But Iraq?
This document contains information from the Fort Carson Mountaineer newspaper dated Aug. 16, 2013. It includes announcements about upcoming events at Fort Carson, including a memorial walk/run on Saturday. It describes a joint training exercise with ROTC cadets and Fort Carson units. It provides details about the planned demolition of buildings from the Old Hospital Complex on post, which housed thousands of patients during World War II. The demolition raises issues regarding asbestos and lead removal. The document also discusses Antiterrorism Awareness Month and the importance of vigilance against terrorist threats.
The document discusses the Expeditionary Contracting Command's decision to conduct its procurement management reviews virtually this fiscal year due to lack of travel funding, rather than the standard in-person inspections. It describes how ECC will use the Virtual Contracting Enterprise suite of tools, specifically the Paperless Contracting File system, to remotely review contract files from its subordinate contracting support brigades and units scheduled for review in FY2013. The first virtual review of the 411th CSB was conducted in May, with additional reviews planned for June and July. Conducting the reviews virtually allows ECC to still meet its oversight requirements without travel.
Serving and former US Navy SEALs criticized President Obama for taking too much credit for the killing of Osama bin Laden and using it excessively as part of his re-election campaign. While they acknowledged Obama made the decision, the SEALs said any president would have given the order and the successful mission was the result of years of work across several administrations. Some SEALs were also concerned about the amount of publicity revealing sensitive details about SEAL operations. However, most were proud of their role in bin Laden's death and recognized Obama deserves some credit for making the difficult call.
Published by The United States Army Garrison Humphreys Public Affairs Office in coordination with USAG Red Cloud, USAG Yongsan and USAG Daegu Public Affairs Offices
This Army newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of The Morning Calm are not necessarily official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, or Department of the Army. The editorial content of this biweekly publication is the responsibility of U.S. Army Garrisons in Korea. Circulation: 9,500
Printed by Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Government, under exclusive written contract with the Contracting Command. The civilian printer is responsible for commercial advertising. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Army or Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper of the products or service advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If an violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to
print advertising from that source until the violation of the equal opportunity policy is corrected.
Submitting stories or photos to The Morning Calm Biweekly
Send your Letters to the Managing Editor, guest Commentaries, story submissions, photos and Other items to: clint.l.stone.civ@mail.mil. All items are subject to editing for content and to Insure they conform with DoD guidelines.
Effects of TMOF-Bti against Aedes outside labentogenex
1) The study evaluated the effectiveness and residual effects of trypsin modulating oostatic factor-Bacillus thuringiensis israeliensis (TMOF-Bti) formulations against Aedes aegypti larvae outside the laboratory.
2) The results showed that all TMOF-Bti formulations were highly effective in the first two weeks, achieving 100% larval mortality for all concentrations tested.
3) The TMOF-Bti rice husk formulation containing 2% TMOF and 2% Bti had residual effects up to the third week. The TMOF-Bti rice husk formulation containing 4% TMOF and 4% Bti had
Justin Bieber would be an effective celebrity endorser for a new line of athletic shoes. His popularity among teens and families would drive strong sales, regardless of the shoe's quality. While paying Bieber $40 million over 5 years for the endorsement would be costly, his name would generate an estimated $700-800 million in revenue. To cut costs, the company plans to use unskilled American laborers for fast production. Cheaper shoes made of lower quality materials would be priced affordably to target teen and family audiences. More expensive shoes of higher quality would build brand reputation. The company aims to profit by supplying consumers with what they want - inexpensive, celebrity-endorsed shoes.
“Good writing is difficult. It takes a lot of practice and it can be very time consuming. And at the end of the process… you might not get your message across. The purpose of this presentation is not to convince you that writing is fun. Many of you will never think that writing is fun! Rather, the purpose of this presentation is to show you ways of maximizing your impact in print so that you get a better return on what you write.”
1) Dokumen tersebut membahas latar belakang masalah rendahnya hasil belajar siswa pada pelajaran IPA di sekolah. Metode pembelajaran yang digunakan masih tradisional sehingga kurang menarik perhatian siswa.
2) Untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar, peneliti menggunakan metode penemuan terbimbing pada materi tumbuhan kecambah. Metode ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan aktivitas dan kreativitas siswa
1 february 2012 1 hbct weekly news updateNoel Waterman
This document provides a weekly news update for 1HBCT soldiers, families, and friends. It announces upcoming events like a network meeting location change, gate closures, traffic pattern changes, and family activities. It also provides information about classes, transportation services, counseling resources and more happening around Fort Riley and the local community.
The newsletter is for the Fort Riley Officer & Civilian Spouses' Club (OCSC) and includes information about upcoming events in February such as a K-State women's basketball outing and various luncheons. It discusses the OCSC board positions that are opening and encourages members to consider joining. It also provides details about membership discounts and advertises local businesses. The newsletter serves to inform members about events and opportunities within the OCSC community.
Maria Davies is a real estate professional with experience in both local and global markets. She was born and raised in Europe but obtained her education in the US. Davies lived in Grenada for four years where her son was born, and she plans to spend six months annually there starting in October 2013. Grenada was discovered by Columbus in 1498 and alternated between French and British rule until becoming a British colony in 1783 and gaining independence in 1974. Real estate is a major industry in Grenada, with a high percentage of foreign ownership and incentives like a stable population, low crime, and low taxes.
A presentation from the 'Interpretation for Digital and Mobile Platforms' workshop, for the MA Museology, Inter-University Postgraduate program in Thessaloniki.
This photo analysis summarizes 4 photos of a band and individual artists. The first photo shows band members in different poses and heights to emphasize their individuality while together. It also establishes their indie genre through clothing. The second photo is a studio shot of two frontmen looking at the camera, suitable for a double page spread. It implies they are a poppy, funny band. The third and fourth photos are medium close-ups of individual artists with bright, colorful styling suitable for magazine front pages due to their open framing and orientation.
The document outlines the five pillars of Islam: 1) Shahadah - the declaration of faith in one God and that Muhammad is his messenger. 2) Salah - praying five times daily while facing Mecca and reciting prayers in Arabic. 3) Zakah - donating money to charity. 4) Sawm - fasting during the month of Ramadan from dawn to dusk. 5) Hajj - pilgrimage that all Muslims should make once in their lifetime to Mecca, Islam's holiest city.
Survey of energy-efficient solutions in NetworkOlivier Zheng
Since 2000, the growth of IT has increased in a radical way, to become the first carbon dioxide producer. It is at this time that people start to think about the global warming and the bad effect of the carbon dioxide. Everybody try to reduce his carbon dioxide footprint. Today, computers are connected to a network. So the main actors in IT (manufacturers, organisations...) start to work on solution to decrease the Network’s footprint.
In this paper, different non-commercial energy-efficient solutions are described: the 802.3az standard, the EMAN framework, the energy-efficiency metrics and the MiDORi network. Each solution is focused on a particular part of the Network (from the interface, to the global design), it has its advantages, but it has also its disadvantages. We’ll talk more about the disadvantages of each solution.
Each solution introduced in this paper will decrease the power consumption of the network. But to have the best results, the chosen solution will have to be implemented in the good way to have the best impact on the network power consumption: having Core layer routers with 802.3az ports won’t save more energy than having Access layer switches with 802.3az ports.
Presentation given to Purdue University students about realizing the skills used in social situations are similar to those required to find, advance and enjoy a professional career.
This document provides a weekly update from 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team including information on local events, activities, and services around Fort Riley for Soldiers and families. Key information includes a military appreciation event at Walmart, performances by the band Ricochet, classes and activities from local recreation departments, renovation updates at Burger King, relocations of legal and VA teams, and upcoming holiday events at Fort Riley.
Mar 2012 1 ID Fort Riley Monthly NewsletterNoel Waterman
Please find attached this month’s 1ID and Fort Riley monthly news update. For your convenience it will be posted to the following link in the next few days: http://www.1id.army.mil/DocumentList.aspx?lib=1ID_FRG_Updates
This document provides guidance for facilitating a workshop on writing research papers. It outlines the learning outcomes and agenda, including introducing key steps and resources to support students' research papers. The facilitator is encouraged to engage students through polls to understand their experience levels and topics. Key topics covered include understanding assignments, developing a thesis statement, designing a research strategy, and using citation management tools. The overall aim is to equip students with best practices for writing successful research papers.
This photo analysis summarizes 4 photos of a band and individual artists. The first photo shows band members in different poses and heights to emphasize their individuality while together. It also establishes their indie genre through clothing. The second photo introduces two frontmen looking at the camera, suitable for a double page spread, and establishes their poppy, colorful style. The third and fourth photos both portray individual artists in medium closeups with open framing, suitable for magazine covers, and convey fun, colorful personas through bright, studio backgrounds.
The document discusses suicide awareness and prevention in the Navy, noting that the suicide rate among sailors of certain pay grades is high and that preventing suicide is a priority. It provides statistics on past suicide rates and information on recognizing warning signs and seeking help through one's chain of command, chaplains, medical providers, or support organizations. The document encourages sailors to look out for one another and help any shipmates who may be considering suicide by asking them about their feelings, caring for them, and getting them assistance and follow-up support.
The document provides information about the return of 42 Soldiers from the 749th Ordnance Company after a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan. During their deployment, the Soldiers conducted hundreds of combat missions, destroyed over 415 IEDs, and disposed of over 97,000 pounds of explosives. The article also discusses the expansion of the Army's Enlisted Involuntary Early Separation Program to enhance unit readiness for deployments.
May 2012 Devil's Corner 1HBCT NewsletterNoel Waterman
The Devil’s Corner 1HBCT Monthly Newsletter is now available and can be found on the 1HBCT webpage on the 1st Infantry Division website at http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct due to the size, please click on the link to read. We apologize or the delay due to information that was pending.
The military commissions at Guantanamo Bay resumed last week to hear additional testimony in the case of the "9/11 Five." Witnesses including camp commanders testified about a temporary order barring female guards from physically contacting the detainees during transport to and from court. The defense argued the order was appropriate given Muslim cultural norms, while the prosecution said operational needs were most important. Recycling is important at GTMO to reduce waste and conserve resources, but participation from the community and logistical challenges have hampered recycling efforts. Residents are encouraged to use recycling bins and provide feedback on how to improve recycling.
This document provides information about upcoming events and training for the 1st Brigade, including:
- A fire coordination exercise involving fire missions coordinated by the brigade TAC.
- The 4-4 CAV team winning the Army Scout Competition at Fort Benning.
- Tank and Bradley crews completing gunnery qualifications.
- Advice from the commander for soldiers and leaders to stay focused and take care of themselves.
The weekly newsletter from the Navy Personnel Command Force Master Chief covers topics such as suicide prevention resources during the holiday season, changes to Sailors' SRB payments if selected for separation or conversion through the ERB process, transition assistance resources including a downloadable handbook and online job bank, tips for healthy eating during the holiday season, historical naval events for the week, and an inspirational quote from Colin Powell.
The document is a newsletter for the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division. It discusses recent training activities including platoon level gunnery, mortar training, and artillery exercises. It highlights leadership messages about force protection, discrimination policies, and providing positive feedback to soldiers. Unit ministry team provides suggestions for developing soldiers' spiritual resilience through positive communication.
The document is a newsletter for the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division. It discusses recent training activities including platoon level gunnery, mortar training, and artillery exercises. It highlights leadership messages about force protection, discrimination policies, and providing positive feedback to soldiers. Unit ministry team provides suggestions for developing soldiers' spiritual resilience through positive communication.
LTC Randolph C. White Jr. gives an inspiring graduation speech to new Infantrymen at Fort Benning, Georgia. He calls the graduating Soldiers "America's 21st Century Spartans" and men of action who have chosen a life of service and sacrifice. LTC White urges the Soldiers to rely on their bonds with each other and their families. He tells them they will face tremendous challenges but know they have the best training. LTC White encourages the Soldiers to proudly serve their country and ignore critics, reminding them that though the path is difficult they will succeed.
The article discusses civil military operations conducted by C Troop, 5th Squadron, 117th Cavalry Regiment in Ajeelia, Iraq. The unit visits local villages bi-weekly, bringing donated school supplies, clothing, and other aid. Their goal is to form trusting relationships with locals and gather information to decrease attacks on their base. A recent visit included donations from an aid organization and a New Jersey church. Supplies were delivered to a local school, and expanding the school was discussed with the village sheik. The sheik expressed appreciation for US assistance and said security and education have improved since US forces arrived.
This document provides a summary of the April 2015 issue of the Fleet and Family Support Program newsletter. The main topics covered are: April being Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month; tips to avoid unexpected charges from free trials; resources for transitioning service members; tornado preparedness; an update on the Navy's Exceptional Family Member Program; and information on respite care services available to EFMP families.
The document discusses several announcements and events from the Department of Defense and organizations that support military families:
1) The launch of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program to connect military spouses to career opportunities with over 70 employer partners.
2) An upcoming hiring fair in Los Angeles on July 10th that is open to both veterans and military spouses, and will be attended by Prince William and Catherine.
3) Updates from the Family Advocacy Program on a meeting between program staff and service representatives, as well as a DOD summit on preventing child and domestic abuse fatalities.
4) Upcoming commissary on-site sales for Guard/Reserve members in several locations throughout July.
The document discusses several announcements and events from the Department of Defense and organizations that support military families:
1) The launch of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program to connect military spouses to career opportunities with over 70 employer partners.
2) An upcoming hiring fair in Los Angeles on July 10th that is open to both veterans and military spouses, and will be attended by Prince William and Catherine.
3) Updates from the Family Advocacy Program on a meeting between program staff and service representatives, as well as a DOD summit on preventing child and domestic abuse fatalities.
4) Upcoming commissary on-site sales for Guard/Reserve members in several locations throughout July.
The document discusses the quarterly newsletter of the 35th Signal Brigade stationed at Fort Gordon, Georgia, highlighting accomplishments such as supporting various training exercises and operations, welcoming a new battalion commander, and preparing for an upcoming deployment of the 67th Signal Battalion and elements of the 63rd Signal Battalion. It provides information on leadership of the brigade, contents of the newsletter, a photo of a training event, and an article about the 67th Signal Battalion preparing for deployment.
October and November Devil's Corner 2012 Newsletter ver 3 Noel Waterman
The Devil's Corner Monthly Newsletter for October and December can also be found at http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct due to the size, please click on the link to read
In this issue you will find:
Devil 6 and Devil 7 Comments
Chaplain’s Corner
What Makes you Strong?
Pale Riders Complete Fire Missions
Soldiers of 1stABCT receive warm thanks from appreciative Volunteers
Hamilton’s Own Soldiers train, qualify on grenade launcher
9 Pale Riders earn Purple hearts
Soldiers complete breach training exercise in October
“Devil” brigade Commander speaks at MAC
Company hosts hiring event on post, aims to hire veteran’s
Soldiers represent BRO at sniper competition
Fort Riley to host Combatives tourney
1ABCT conducts mass re-enlistment
Training focuses on crew familiarization qualification
Upcoming ACS classes
Armor Battalion conducts team trench-clearing training exercise
BRO Soldiers place 3rd in Army 10 miler
29th Annual Historic Tour of Homes flyer
Post honors fallen Soldier
K-State ROTC, Fort Riley foster partnership
Daytona 500 military discounted tickets flyer
Hertz free car rental flyer
Bring a Happy Holiday to our Stray Facility Flyer
The Holiday parade of Lights
Additional Flyers for Bowling and Herington’s Festival
Court-martials in 1st ABCT
Red Cross Holiday Support message
Christkindl Market Flyer
Battle of the Bulge Flyer
Scuba Santa Flyer
MWR Outdoor Rec Flyer
Native American Flyer
The Navy's Fleet and Family Support Program promotes the self-reliance and resilience of Sailors and their families. We
provide information that can help you meet the unique challenges of the military lifestyle.
5 December 2012 1ABCT Weekly NewsletterNoel Waterman
The document provides information on upcoming events and activities at Fort Riley for the month of December, including:
- The launch of the "I Know How It Feels" campaign to share personal stories of struggle and resilience.
- A virtual town hall meeting with Brig. Gen. Donald MacWillie on December 12th.
- A call for youth artwork submissions for a February peace forum exhibit.
- Ongoing advisories about noise and road closures due to training through December 14th.
- Various local holiday events, activities, and contests in Manhattan and surrounding areas.
This document provides a quarterly report of recruiter misconduct cases in the 3rd Quarter. It lists the rank, offenses, and punishments for 9 cases of misconduct including misuse of government vehicles, inappropriate contact with applicants, adultery, and false official statements. The punishments involved article 15s, reductions in rank, forfeitures of pay, suspensions, and oral/written reprimands. The report emphasizes maintaining proper conduct and avoiding unofficial contact with applicants.
This document provides information to Navy personnel about various topics including managing stress during the holiday season, suicide prevention resources, and tips for safe travel during the winter holidays. It encourages seeking help for stress, intervening if a shipmate shows signs of suicidal thoughts, keeping to a budget, exercising, celebrating in moderation, and traveling safely to prevent alcohol-related incidents and traffic fatalities.
The document discusses budget cuts facing the U.S. Army and their potential impact on readiness. The Undersecretary of the Army, Joseph Westphal, expressed concerns to civic leaders from Lawton, Oklahoma about how the Army will be able to train, equip, and sustain soldiers to be ready if called upon due to sequestration and requested budget cuts. Westphal noted that the Army has already started reducing and modifying training due to fiscal constraints, which could negatively impact soldiers' readiness to deploy quickly if needed. However, he assured the civic leaders that the Army would endure and remain ready to defend the nation despite budget challenges.
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6 February 2013 1 ABCT Weekly NewsletterNoel Waterman
This document provides a weekly newsletter with updates and announcements for 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team (1ABCT) soldiers, families, and friends. It includes information on upcoming events, facility closures and openings, and programs. The newsletter editor is announcing their last week with 1ABCT.
The document is a student resource guide from Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard providing information on various scholarships, internships, fellowships, and other resources for paying for college. It includes deadlines for numerous opportunities ranging from October through September, contact information, eligibility requirements, and award details for each. Suggested books and websites for additional resources are also listed at the end.
This article summarizes the January/February 2013 edition of "The Devil's Corner", a newspaper for the 1st Brigade Combat Team. It introduces the new brigade commander, Col. Michael Pappal, and sergeant major, CSM Mark A. Kiefer. It provides information about upcoming equipment fieldings for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and M1A2SEP tank. It highlights Soldier and NCO of the quarter awards and encourages training during cold weather months. The chaplain's corner discusses the importance of maintaining one's moral compass even when facing group pressure.
30 January 2013 1ABCT Weekly NewsletterNoel Waterman
The document provides a weekly newsletter with updates about events happening at Fort Riley and within the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team (1ABCT). It includes information about scholarships for military spouses, changes to Army training and operations due to budget cuts, upcoming events through the Fort Riley Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program and at locations on post, tax preparation assistance, and swim lessons being offered. Key web links are provided for additional details.
This document advertises a workshop for parents of teenagers to help them better understand teen behaviors and choices through a "Think-Feel-Do" model. The workshop will be held from 4-6pm at Army Community Services Building #7264 at Ft. Riley and reservations and more information can be obtained by calling the Family Advocacy Program at (785) 239-9435, with refreshments served.
The document provides information about upcoming events at Fort Riley including:
- The annual Symphony in the Flint Hills event hosted by Fort Riley on June 15th.
- Manhattan community events like a father daughter dance and zoo events.
- Junction City community events at the opera house including films, music, and classes.
- An MWR meeting agenda discussing new programs and sports registration deadlines.
- Updates from Picerne Military Housing on neighborhood calendars, winterizing, and a community garden.
- Electronic newsletter signups and Super Bowl product promotions from the DeCA commissary.
The document provides information about upcoming events at Fort Riley including:
- The annual Symphony in the Flint Hills event hosted by Fort Riley on June 15th.
- Manhattan community events like a father daughter dance and zoo events.
- Junction City community theater and opera house events.
- A meeting agenda covering updates from MWR, IACH, Picerne housing, and the Exchange.
The cyber threat to our Army and Nation is pervasive and most often target, human behavior through social engineering. The best mitigation measure for this risk is to increase cyber awareness by educating our Soldiers, Family Members, Government Civilians, and Contractors. HQDA has directed Army Antiterrorism Quarterly Theme Cyber Threat Awareness (2Q/FY13). For more information on Cyber Security, visit http://www.staysafeonline.org/stay-safe-online/
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15 January 2013 1ABCT Weekly NewsletterNoel Waterman
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Fort Riley Combined Scholarship 2012 2013 ApplicationNoel Waterman
The document provides information and instructions for applying for scholarships from the Fort Riley Combined Scholarship Board (FRCSB). It outlines eligibility requirements, application procedures and categories. Applicants must be military family members pursuing undergraduate degrees. The application process involves submitting transcripts, essays, and letters of recommendation. Scholarships are merit-based and can be used for tuition, books, and living expenses. Recipients will be notified in April.
The document provides information on upcoming events and policy changes at Fort Riley in a weekly newsletter format. Key details include:
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2) Information on flu shots being available at no cost through TRICARE providers and details on ways to prevent illness.
3) Details on the Fort Riley tax center opening on January 23rd to provide free tax preparation assistance and last year's results.
3 January 2013 1ABCT Weekly Newsletter: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of 1ABCT. You can always stay up to date with local events by going to 1st Infantry Division page at http://www.riley.army.mil/default.aspx or if you are having issues reading this you can click on this link to read the weekly news. http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct. We are always up and posting new information on FaceBook!
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19 December 2012 1ABCT Weekly NewsletterNoel Waterman
19 December 2012 1ABCT Weekly Newsletter: please pass along to Soldiers, Family and Friends of 1ABCT. You can always stay up to date with local events by going to 1st Infantry Division page at http://www.riley.army.mil/default.aspx or if you are having issues reading this you can click on this link to read the weekly news. http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct. We are always up and posting new information on FaceBook!
19 December 2012 1ABCT Weekly NewsletterNoel Waterman
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December 2012 1ID Fort Riley Monthly News UpdateNoel Waterman
Please find attached this month’s 1ID and Fort Riley monthly news update*. For your convenience it will be posted to the following link in the next few days: http://www.1id.army.mil/DocumentList.aspx?lib=1ID_FRG_Updates
1. Colonel Michael Pappal, com-
mander, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Infantry Division, and Lt.
Col. Anthony New, commander, 2nd
Battalion, 34th Combined Arms Bat-
talion, 1st HBCT, salute the National
colors and the battalion’s colors
during a pass and review at a change
of command ceremony at the Cav-
alry Parade Field, May 4, 2012. Lt.
Col. New took over command of the
battalion from Lt. Col. Christopher
P13 / 72nd MAC Launches
in Prep of NTC
72nd Mobility Augmentation
Company, 1st Eng. Bn., conduct
Mine Clearing Line Charge
(MICLIC) training.
P16 / Dining In
Senior leaders of the Devil
Brigade conduct a dining in
to foster unit cohesion and
reinforce esprit de corps.
Thanking the troops is harder to do... I consider myself lucky to
have walked, driven, fought and air assaulted with them these
past two years.
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Kidd, who recently led the battalion
during its deployment to Afghanistan
in support of Operation Enduring
Freedom. “In my humble opinion,
Dreadnaughts, it is each of you that
honor us, the people on this side of
the parade field, with you presence,
your service, and the sacrifices that
you and your Families make every
day in defense of freedom around the
world,” said Lt. Col. New.
P10 / Taking a Fighting
Stance
Chaos Soldiers qualify on the
newest Bradley fighting vehicles,
the M2A2 ODS-E, Bradleys
with improvements for engineers
P9 / Spot on
Dreadnaught Soldiers of
HHC 2/34 CAB familiarize
themselves with their M110
Semi-Automatic Sniper System
Rifles.
2. Public Affairs Officer Public Affairs NCOIC
1st Lt. Michael Hogans Staff Sgt. Donald Martin
Public Affairs Journalist Public Affairs Journalist/Editor
Sgt. Kerry Lawson Sgt. Kandi Huggins
1/1 HBCT FRSA
Noel Waterman
The ‘Devil’ Brigade
7232 NORMANDY DRIVE
FORT RILEY KS 66441
‘Devil’ PAO
Email: 1stid.devil.pao@gmail.com
Read the Post paper online! http://www.1divpost.com/
KEEP INFORMED AND UPDATED WITH 1ST BRIGADE BY FOLLOWING
US ON THESE WEBSITES:
1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley: www.riley.army.mil.
Click on Units, 1ID Brigades, 1HBCT or just click on this link: http://www.riley.army.mil/Unit-
Page.aspx?unit=1bct
Facebook: www.facebook.com/1HBCTDEVILBRIGADE?v=wall&ref-sgm
vFRG website: Family Members and Approved Personal can also go onto the vFRG and log into
their Soldier’s BN’s vFRG site, where more information can be found. www.armyfrg.org
1/1 HBCT Commander
Col. Michael Pappal
1/1 HBCT Command Sergeant Major
CSM Thomas Kenny
3. 6
DEVIL
Devils,
I just got done watching the
Devil’s Stakes APFT Competi-
tion and there were some amaz-
ing Soldiers representing their
units in good spirits and morale;
I look forward to seeing some
impressive scores later today.
Later this month, we will award
a streamer for each event’s first
place winner to be attached to
their company’s guidon and a
streamer for the company that
took first place overall. As time
progresses, Devil Soldiers will
have the opportunity to compete
in more Devil’s Stakes events
to obtain a streamer as bragging
rights of their training, tenac-
ity and pride in themselves and
their units.
Seeing everyone competing
to their fullest exemplifies the
training I have seen in each and
every unit over the past month.
Everyone is doing an exception-
al job in being proficient in their
basic Soldier skills whether it is
on the range with a rifle, a pis-
tol, a machine gun, or a grenade
launcher; in the NBC chamber;
in the shoot house; keeping
physically fit at PT; turning
wrenches; or all the myriad of
other training and things you do
for the Brigade to run on a daily
basis and be prepared to move
out and conduct the missions we
will be assigned. Charlie BSTB
finished an awesome two weeks
on the MPRC qualifying their
17 crews on the Bradley, kick-
ing off our first large scale crew
gunnery and setting the standard
for the rest of the Devil crews to
beat. Next week I encourage you
all to harness all of the collective
energy that is flowing throughout
the brigade to win the Victory
Cup during Victory week. There
is no doubt in my mind that our
battalions can all finish in the top
six places.
The weather is nicer now
which brings a plethora of the
summer activities for everyone
to enjoy and relax in when we
are not on duty. The decisions
you make off duty are a direct
reflection of your judgment
and reliability as a leader when
on duty. Be responsible. Don’t
drink alcohol while partaking in
water sports. Don’t try to swim
beyond your ability. Use life
jackets when boating or doing
other activities on the water.
Wear your seatbelt and make sure
everybody in your vehicle wears
theirs. Wear sunscreen and drink
water when outside for extended
periods. The list goes on but in
short, be smart, stay safe, and
have fun.
I am proud of what each of
the battalions are accomplish-
ing. You all are doing great
and getting better. If you need
something or something is
not working for you, tell your
leader. If they cannot help you
then go to the next level up in
the chain of command. My door
is always open if you cannot
get an answer elsewhere. If
you need help, go get it. If you
see someone in need, then get
them to help. Every Devil is a
valuable member of the team
and cannot be allowed to slip
through the cracks. Take care
of your Soldiers, take care of
your equipment, and train hard
to high standards as we continue
to build the Army’s premier
Armored Brigade.
No Mission Too Difficult,
No Sacrifice Too Great, Duty
First!!
Devil6
4. DEVIL
While summer is a time for fun, it
is also a time of increased danger
for Soldiers and Family members...
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Devils, it’s official: summer-
time is upon us. As we enter
the season of sunny weather,
vacations, barbecues and water
sports, the 101 Days of Summer
Safety Campaign is to remind
all Soldiers, Family members,
civilians and the entire Army
community to think summer
safety through the Labor Day
weekend. What pains me is
-- not everybody who reads this
will make it safely through the
summer.
While summer is a time for
fun, it is also a time of increased
danger for Soldiers and Family
members with notable increases
in off-duty accidental fatalities,
especially in automobile acci-
dents. The three leading causes
of accidental deaths involving
automobiles in the Army are
speeding, driving unbuckled and
driving drunk. ‘Seat belts aren’t
cool,’ ‘These cars/motorcycles
were meant to be driven fast,’
and ‘I’m young, and I’m going
to live my life while I can.’ --
I’ve heard all this before and ul-
timately these words can come
back to haunt you. There are
101 days of summer, so slow
down and enjoy them all.
Increased alcohol use
throughout the summer, and
particularly around major holi-
day weekends makes the sum-
mer season a very grim time for
local law enforcement, emer-
gency medical staff, highway
safety officials and the friends
and Families of those involved
in alcohol related incidents. The
101 Days of Summer Campaign
encourages everyone to use com-
mon sense, be decisive and not
let friends drink and drive. If
you have been drinking, use a
designated driver or call a taxi.
Impaired driving is one of the
most often committed crimes.
According to the National Coun-
cil on Alcoholism and Drug
Dependence, about three in every
10 Americans will be involved in
an alcohol-related crash at some
time in their lives. The reality is,
the roads are dangerous, and as
soon as you have your first drink,
you have no business being on
the road.
Not wearing a seat belt is
also a big factor in automobile
fatalities. Seat belts are the most
effective traffic safety device
for preventing death and injury,
according to National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration
reports. Wearing a seat belt can
reduce the risk of crash inju-
ries by 50 percent, and 75,000
people involved in vehicle ac-
cidents between 2004-2008 are
alive today because they were
buckled up, the organization
says.
As you go about the sum-
mer’s activities, remember to
slow down, buckle up, take fre-
quent breaks on long trips and
do not text or drink and drive. I
want everyone to look back this
Labor Day weekend 2012 and
reflect on a great and safe 101
days of summer.
No mission too difficult. No
sacrifice too great. Duty First.
Devil 7
5. Contact Info:
CH Peter Dissmore
785-239-2513
Office: 7232 Normandy Drive
Peter.dissmore@us.army.mil
24/7 Line: 785-239-HELP (4357)
The Killer Lieutenant (1969-1970)
He had defied the statistics that measured a second lieutenant’s life expectancy in minutes, not hours. He had
entered Vietnam from the farm in Wisconsin and immediately began learning from his old sergeant. He was
told if you want to survive this war you have to teach your men not to fear but to take the offensive in battle.
He had learned well and became a very successful platoon leader. They had gone on many search and de-
stroy missions and the number of enemy they could count as casualties were in the triple digits. Intel said the
enemy had nicknamed him the “Killer Lieutenant”.
The difference between right and wrong was not always clear. During one inspection, instead of praise, the
lieutenant received a chewing. He was very upset. He was tempted to lash out in anger. Then he remembered
the little country church back home. He remembered his God, no matter how distant God seemed now. He held
his peace, and did the right thing. He was glad he had a moral base to fall back on to help him make the right
choice.
The young lieutenant left Vietnam and moved back home to the Wisconsin farm. He was a couple of years
older than when he joined but he had aged a couple of decades. Mama didn’t seem to understand him any lon-
ger. He couldn’t talk with her about his experiences in the jungles of Vietnam. His older brothers understood
a little since they had been in the military themselves. Yet this war was different. There were things they could
never understand.
He drifted through life bound by the things that tore him apart inside. He held it all in, talking very little
about it. It drove him to substance abuse. One day he decided to move from the familiar terrain of Wisconsin.
He loaded his belongings into his VW bug and headed for New York City.
He still kept everything inside of him. He was too proud to admit he needed help as he remained bound by
the substances that destroyed him. Tormenting thoughts captured his mind. If only someone with insight could
have drawn these thoughts out of him. If only he had been
willing to seek the help that he needed. If others would at least
learn from his mistakes and talk to somebody - a friend, a
chaplain, a leader, a mental health professional. Talking on a
regular basis to others who care can help bring healing to the
thoughts in our mind. Talk with your buddies and bring resto-
ration to your soul.
Proverbs 20:5 says: A person’s thoughts are like water in a
deep well, but someone with insight can draw them out.
LTG Harold G. Moore and Joseph Galloway state in We Were
Soldiers Once…And Young,
“Those who were, miraculously, unscratched, were by no
means untouched. Not one of us left Vietnam the same young
man he was when he arrived.”
“Those who do not do battle for their country do not know with what
ease they accept their citizenship in America.” – Dean Brelis
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7. May 2012 page 7
WHAT MAKESYOU
STRONG
Spc.Robert Spencer
Combat Engineer,C Co,1/1 BSTB
My wife and two sons make me
strong.They’be been my support
since I joined Aug.2008.
Spc.Brandon Copenhaver
RadioTransmitter,B Co,1/1 BSTB
My wife and how she supports me.
She understand that there is a job
and it needs to get done. She’s been
my help to get through hard times.
Spc.Nathan Hooks
Cannon Crew Member,A Btry,1/5 FA
I joined the Army because of a proud
family tradition and I am proud to
uphold that tradition...that makes
me strong.
Pvt.Derek Lett
Scout,CTrp,4/4 CAV
The support and encouragement
from my family and friends.
Sgt.RichardThompson
Medic squad leader,HHT 4/4 CAV
My family and my Soldiers.My
family because of their love and
commitment to me and my job;and
my Soldiers because of their loyalty
and dedication to the mission.
8. May 2012 page 8
Soldier
Highlights
Chaos Top 5 Bradley Crews
Bumper # C13
Vehicle Cmdr: Sgt Holdern
Gunner: Spc Davis
Driver: Spc Spencer
Bumper # C413
Vehicle Cmdr: Sgt Stephens
Gunner: Spc Trybus
Driver: Spc Radford
Bumper # C12
Vehicle Cmdr: Sgt Holdern
Gunner: Spc Brown
Driver: Pv2 Miao
Bumper # C26
Vehicle Cmdr: 2nd Lt Foster
Gunner: Spc Andari
Driver: Pvt Morris
Bumper # C23
Vehicle Cmdr: Sgt Alverez
Gunner: Spc Roth
Driver:Pv2 Samuel
>>>See full story on page 10
5 mile run
APFT Competition
1st SGT Parks, E Co, 101st BSB 388
2nd SPC Flores, HHB, 1/5 FA 380
3rd SSG Bridges,A Btry, 1/5 FA 361
4th SPCAguilarmoran C Co, 101st BSB 345
5th SGT Lira, F Co, 2/34 CAB/ 101st BSB 341
6th (T) SPC Matias, HHT, 4/4 CAV & SPCYaure, G Co, 1/5FA/ 101st BSB 340
8th SGT Brown B Co, 1/16 IN 330
9th PFC Noha, C Co, 101st BSB 326
10th Pv2 Sampson, HHC, 101st BSB 325
Obstacle Course
1st LTC Crombie & MAJ Kiser, HHC, 1/16 IN 11:09
2nd CPTWerner & SGT Farr, C Co, 1/16IN 11:35
3rd 1LT Bell & 1LT Bellet, B Co, 1/16IN 11:38
4th SPC Barmun & SPC Matias, HHT 4/4 CAV 13:08
5th SPC Pointer & SPC Redden,A Co 1/16IN 13:10
6th PFC Cerrate & SGT Moore, D Co, 1/16IN 13:58
7th PFC Rich & SGT Postelethweit, BTRP, 4/4 CAV 14:17
8th Pv2 Dowie & SSG Niebels, HHC, 101st BSB 14:38
9th SPC Miner & SPC Peace, B Co, 2/34CAB 14:40
10th PFC Colmery & PFC Davis, C Co, 2/34CAB 14:51
Devil’s Stakes
Top 3 Males Top 3 Females
Merced, RAFAEL Jeter, KENYA
31:45:00 38:46:00
FCO 2-34 ACO 101
Taylor, WESLEY Oudman
32:32:00 42:17:00
ACO 101 HHC BDE
Sampson Herbert, MONICA
33:34:00 42:26:00
HHC 101 CCO 101
9. May 2012 page 9
Spot On
Dreadnaughtsnipersrediscoverimportanceoffundamentals
Sgt. Donald Martin, 1st HBCT
Spc. Alex Herron, team leader, Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
2nd Battalion, 34th Combined Arms Battalion, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat
Team, 1st Infantry Division, engages one of 10 targets to qualify on the
M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System Rifles on May 23 at Fort Riley’s Range
Six. Soldiers had to hit eight out of 10 targets.“You have to know what
you’re doing because working on the fly doesn’t work out here,”Herron
said.
By Sgt. Kandi Huggins
Soldiers from Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 2nd Battal-
ion, 34th CombinedArms Battalion,
1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team,
1st Infantry Division, familiarized
themselves with their M110 Semi-
Automatic Sniper System Rifles on
May 22 at Fort Riley’s Range Six.
The Soldiers grouped and zeroed
their rifles by shooting at blocks on
a paper target 100 meters away and
conducted spotter drills to reestab-
lish their knowledge of the weapon
system in preparation for their qual-
ifications on May 23.
Spotter drills consist of a Soldier
shooting at a block, then shooting at
another based on the corrections of
the spotter sitting next to them. The
shooter adjusts his windage and el-
evation on the system to get his
round where it needs to be.
Sgt. Wade Hitchcock, sniper
section leader, said it was important
for the Soldiers to shoot as often as
they could to maintain their funda-
mentals of firing the system.
“Unlike shooting on a M4 or
M16, if the Soldiers don’t use the
skills they’ve learned as snipers,
those skills will perish,” Hitchcock
said. “The basic fundamentals every
Soldier learned in basic rifle marks-
manship are even more important
here.”
As snipers, the Soldiers have
two jobs: collect data and report
what they observe happening on the
battlefield and provide long-range
discriminatory fire as a method of
providing a better solution to a situ-
ation.
Snipers train in various combat
weather and situations to learn how
to quickly adapt to any situation,
Hitchcock said.
With their jobs and a mission’s
success depending on that quick-
ness and adaptability, he said it was
important for snipers to be consis-
tent in everything they did because
doing one thing different could af-
fect their shooting. Any change in
the way they breathe while shoot-
ing could adjust the elevation level
between two shots and the sniper’s
target may change.
“You have to know what you’re
doing because working on the fly
doesn’t work out here,” Spc. Alex
Herron, team leader, said. “That’s
where having a spotter and our data
books become essential.”
During his recent deployment to
Afghanistan, Herron had to rely on
his training and those essential fun-
damentals to disrupt enemy attacks
while his spotter was evacuated af-
ter getting shot.
“Spotters make it easier for the
shooters to know what they are do-
ing,” Herron said. “While we’re in
the moment of shooting, they quick-
ly provide corrections, watch where
we’re shooting as well as watch
other targets.”
Now that they are back home,
Herron said he enjoyed going to the
range and shooting with his fellow
snipers again.
“It helps us continue to build
more cohesion, with us working
with the same guys over and over
again,” Herron said. “Here, and in
combat, they help us gather more
accurate data in order to observe, re-
port and if necessary, neutralize the
enemy. With them with us, it is like
having two guns at one time.”
Sgt. Donald Martin, 1st HBCT
Sgt. Wade Hitchcock, sniper section
leader, Headquarters and Headquar-
ters Company, 2nd Battalion, 34th
Combined Arms Battalion, 1st Heavy
Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry
Division, prepares to fire his M110
Semi-Automatic Sniper System Rifles
on May 23 at Fort Riley’s Range Six.
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Sgt. Kandi Huggins
“Target IDed.”
“Driver up.”
“Fire!”
The tower radios were busy
while “Chaos” Soldiers qualified on
the newest Bradley fighting vehi-
cles May 16 at Fort Riley’s Digital
Multi-Purpose Range Complex.
Company C, Special Troops
Battalion, 1st Heavy Brigade Com-
bat Team, 1st Infantry Division used
the M2A2 ODS-E, a Bradley with
improvements for engineers during
the training exercise.
“Engineers have a very versa-
tile job,” said 1st Sgt. Harold Cole,
senior noncommissioned officer,
Co. C, STB, 1st HBCT. “Our job
is focused on three areas – mobil-
ity, counter mobility and survivabil-
ity, but with the Soldiers becoming
qualified on the Bradleys as engi-
neers, they now have the capability
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Sgt. Kandi Huggins | 1st HBCT
“Chaos”Soldiers with Co. C, STB, 1st HBCT shoot at a pop-up target as part of their qualification on
the M2A2 ODS-E, a Bradley fighting vehicle with Operation Desert Storm-engineer improvements,
May 16 at Fort Riley’s Digital Multipurpose Range Complex. The night-fire portion required three-
man crews to engage and destroy their targets using thermal optical devices and night sights.
to fight in combat.”
With the Bradley-engineered ve-
hicles, Cole said his company will
be able to clear minefields faster, in-
crease maneuverability and give the
battalion and brigade more assets
and options on the battlefield.
The end task of the qualification
was to have 17 qualified Bradley
crews for the “Devil” Brigade to
utilize in future deployments and
operations.
The Soldiers qualified based on
the Table Six qualification chart,
which consisted of six daytime en-
gagements and four nighttime en-
gagements. They are all designed to
train a Bradley crew to engage sta-
tionary and moving targets.
“Conducting night fire as part of
the qualification allows each crew to
use all the capabilities of the Brad-
leys,” said Staff Sgt. Harold Butler,
vehicle crew evaluator, Co. C, STB,
>> cont. page 15
11. May 2012 page 11
Punishers Wreak
Havoc
Sgt. Kerry Lawson
Soldiers of the military po-
lice platoon for Headquarters
and Headquarters Company,
1st Brigade Special Troops
Battalion, 1st Heavy Brigade
Combat Team, 1st Infantry Di-
vision, conduct rigorous train-
ing at Urban Cluster Range 1
at Fort Riley May 3, 2012.
Soldiers of the ‘Punishers’
platoon conducted battalion
warrior tasks and drills during
Operation Robocop in prepa-
ration for the Warrior Skills
competition May 28, 2012
through June 8, 2012.
Gonzalez said in prepara-
tion for this competition these
Soldiers are being trained sev-
eral areas. Some of the ex-
ercises are: land navigation,
requesting medical evacua-
tion, reacting to contact, and
searching an individual.
“We are responsible for
conducting training to the full-
est spectrum of our mission
essential task list,” said 1st Lt.
Yarick Gonzalez, military po-
lice platoon leader for HHC,
1st BSTB. “The military po-
lice not only half to support
combat operations but law and
order operations as well.
“Mostly we are training for
things we need to know and ac-
complish within the METL,”
said Staff Sgt. Jonathon Ben-
nett, third squad leader for the
platoon.
“These exercises are de-
signed to show them how to
react to these situations wheth-
er it’s on or off a military in-
stallation,” Bennett said. “This
is important for the Soldiers to
know and understand during
both peacetime settings and
combat operations.”
Bennett said the training for
the competition allows them
to learn from any mistakes,
so that when the competition
comes there should be little to
no mistakes made.
“The competition is roughly
14 days long and the Soldiers
will stay out in the field the
whole time will be held here
on Fort Riley,” Gonzalez said.
Gonzalez said this will pit
the various military occupa-
tional specialty squad teams in
these tasks and drills.
Gonzalez said this competi-
tion is an in-house competition
within the battalion in which
roughly 40 squads will com-
pete having 8-12 Soldiers per
squad. The competition will
also allow us to see how profi-
cient these Soldiers are in their
tasks and drills.
“Each Soldier will be given
a piece of paper which will
tell them their starting point,”
Gonzalez said. “The catch is
after you complete one station
your next one may be on the
opposite end of the maneuver-
ing area.”
Gonzalez said that the Sol-
diers will ruck to each station
which roughly about two miles
apart. Some stations will have
battle drill lanes between that
station and the next.
Each team will have 36
hours for them to be evaluated
in finishing all 10 stations.
“Yes we would like to win
the competition, but overall
we want to see our Soldiers
run battle drills with minimal
problems occurring,” Gonza-
lez said.
12. May 2012 page 12
Guardians with students from
Sheridan Elementary School
13. May 2012 page 13
“Soldiers of 72nd MAC launch into
preparation for NTC”
Sgt. Kery Lawson
Soldiers of the 72nd Mobility
Augmentation Company, 1st En-
gineer Battalion, 1st Heavy Bri-
gade Combat Team, 1st Infantry
Division, conducted Mine Clearing
Line Charge (MICLIC) training at
mortar firing point 14, Fort Riley
on May 2, 2012.
The MICLIC is a rocket-
launched string of C4 explosives
used to clear minefields often en-
countered during combat opera-
tions.
“This training will get our ju-
nior service members some hands
on training and experience han-
dling this piece of equipment,” 1st
Lt. Tim Watts, 2nd Platoon Leader,
72nd MAC.
During the training, the compa-
ny’s MICLIC carriers moved to a
position designated by the maneu-
ver commander and the rocket was
prepared for firing by a designated
Engineer squad.
Watts said the training will
also let the battalion commander
know how each company is com-
ing along with their respective
training. The commander ensured
that the unit conducted their proper
preventive maintenance checks and
services on the trailer, the electron-
ics, and the rocket during this train-
ing event.
This type of hands-on experi-
ence is very rare for Soldiers be-
cause the MICLIC is a costly sys-
tem to fire. It has been more than a
year since 1st Engineer conducted
the training.
However, Pvt. Rico Ross, a
combat engineer with 2nd platoon,
said his training experience was a
good one.
Ross, who has only been with
the unit for a month and a half since
graduating AIT, said he feels the
junior service members are learn-
ing a lot.
“This is my first time having
hands-on training with this particu-
lar equipment,” said Ross. “I never
worked with the MICLIC when
I was in AIT and I welcomed this
new experience and training.”
Although junior Soldiers such
as Ross received a rare opportunity
to train with the MICLIC, Watts
said the experience also helps the
senior leaders remain knowledge-
able and competent in their area of
expertise.
“This training was for our ju-
nior Soldiers who I feel will get
a lot out of this training, but also
working with this particular equip-
ment will reiterate the training
these team and squad leaders have
undergone throughout their ca-
reer,” said Watts. “It gives them the
opportunity to demonstrate their
knowledge and experience on the
equipment to their Soldiers.”
Sgt. Kerry Lawson l 1st HBCT
Soldiers of Charlie Company, 72nd Mobility Augmentation Company, 1st Engineer Battalion, 1st
Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, launch the MK22 Mod. 4 rocket off the M58
Mine Clearing Line Charge launching arm during MICLIC training at mortar firing point 14 Fort
Riley on May 2, 2012. The training is in preparation for the unit’s rotation to the National Train-
ing Center next month.
14. May 2012 page 14
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1st HBCT. “For night fire, the tar-
gets are at different distances and
different in nature than those from
the daytime iteration, so they have
to learn how to engage the targets
differently than how they did in the
daytime.”
By using thermal optical devices
and night sights to help them see,
the crews maneuvered, engaged and
conducted operations to neutralize
targets during a time when they had
low visibility.
Each three-man Bradley crew
used either a Bushmaster 25mm
Automatic Gun, which is the Brad-
ley’s main gun with armor-piercing
and high-explosive capabilities, or
a 240C coaxial machine gun to hit
its targets. To achieve qualification,
each crew had to pass a minimum
of seven out of the 10 engagements,
with at least 700 out of 1,000 over-
all points.
“Becoming a qualified Bradley
crew is normally a six-month pro-
cess, but we started our training and
preparation two months ago, and
this is the culminating point of that
training,” Butler said.
The Soldiers completed fire-
trainer Bradley simulators, class-
room training and Bradley gunnery
skills training, where they learned
about the vehicle and the weaponry
they would operate.
>> cont. from page 10
16. May 2012 page 16
By Sgt. Kerry Lawson
Senior leaders of the 1st Heavy
Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infan-
try Division, conducted a dining in
May 23 at the Courtyard Junction
City hotel to foster unit cohesion
and reinforce esprit de corps in a
friendly and relaxing atmosphere.
It also gave the newest “Devils”
the opportunity to learn a little of
the history, traditions, and impor-
tance of the dining in.
The dining in, a tradition adopt-
ed from the British military, began
during the 18th century. It was de-
signed to provide the servicemem-
bers an opportunity to honor and
celebrate the battles the unit had
fought in.
The tradition of the dining in
is recognized as an ideal forum to
strengthen and perpetuate the spirit,
professionalism and the soul of the
Army.
The tradition has grown and
morphed, Capt. Jerome Petersen,
the brigade’s information opera-
tions officer, said, as a way to bring
together the Army leaders of today.
“With all the changes we’ve had
in leadership, from company level
and up, this dining in is significant
because it allows the old and new-
est members of the brigade to come
together and establish a type of fel-
lowship,” Petersen said. “The bri-
gade as been spread out for a year
and a half (with split deployments
to Iraq and Afghanistan) and I think
this is a good way to celebrate the
brigade’s reestablishment at Fort
Riley.”
While the dining in’s atmo-
sphere was relaxed, there was still
a special set of rules to which the
attendees must adhere. If a group of
officers didn’t wear the correct col-
or of socks, they were required to
dance to “I’m a Little Teapot.” Oth-
er officers, such as Capt. Priscella
Nohle, commander of Company A,
1st Brigade Special Troops Battal-
ion, had to pay for the penalties of
others by donning a Wolverine Hal-
loween mask as she stood guard by
a door.
“Tonight was a great time to
build a good rapport with your fel-
low leaders,” 1st Lt. Johnny Yates,
an intelligence officer with 4th
Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment,
said. “This is my first one and I’m
pretty excited to be a part of this.
I’m expecting an upbeat and
wonderful experience from to-
night.”
Because of the operational tem-
po, Petersen said the brigade has
gotten away from doing dining ins
and giving its leaders a chance to
socialize and relax.
“This is a window to every-
body’s individuality,” Petersen said.
“It’s nice to sometimes bring the
focus back to the individual and
people we work with everyday in-
stead of being outwardly focused
on our Families, subordinates, job
… This is the time we simply focus
on building and strengthening our
Army Family.”
‘Devil’ Brigade Leaders Conduct Formal Powwow
Sgt. Kerry Lawson| 1st HBCT
Sgt. Kerry Lawson| 1st HBCT
17. May 2012 page 17
Devils’ Crimes & Punishments
For the month of May:
A Co 1-1 BSTB
Offense: Private absent
himself from his unit and
remained absent in desertion
until apprehended.
Sentence: Reduction to
grade of E1; forfeiture of
$994.00 per month for one
month; confinement for 27
days
HHC, 2-34 AR
Offense: Wrongful use of
marijuana
Sentence:Reduction
to grade E1; forfeiture of
2/3 pay per month for one
month; confinement for 30
days
HHT, 4-4 CAV
Offense: Unlawful break-
ing and entering a house
with intent to commit mur-
der; holding a minor against their will; steal-
ing pills ofTylox
Sentence: Reduced to E1; confined for 2
years with credit of 253 days; discharged
with a Bad Conduct Discharge