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BULK RATE This newspaper is an Authorized Publication for members of the U. S. POSTAGE Louisiana National Guard. Contents of the Louisiana Guardsman are PAID not necessarily the official views of, endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Permit No.*G 5 Dept. of Defense, Dept. of the Army, or the Louisiana National Guard. Arabi, La. Page 2 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN MAR/APR 1989 La. Guard Enlisted in War on Drugs In an effort to halt the international Last year over 400 Guardsmen from flow of illicit drugs entering the United of drugs entering through Mexico into drug trade and attendant threat posed 32 states assisted law enforcement State* the South Western United States. to national security National Guard- authorities in the eradication confisc.i Guardmembers from Texas, Arizona tion of $1.3 billion in illegal drugs, The first state to employ the National smen throughout America are bolster- Guard in the war on drugs was Hawaii and Florida assisted US Customs Of- ing US. drug interdiction efforts in what specifically 727,000 marijuana plants, ficials in what was the first federally is proving to be a cost-effective, viable 77 tons of processed marijuana and when in 1976, then Governor George Ariyoshi orchestrated "Operation Green funded interstate Guard mission in sup- tactic to winning the war on drugs. 2,270 pounds of cocaine, port of civilian enforcement agencies. Up to 200 Louisiana Guardsmen may Louisiana Guardsmen working with Harvest," an ambitious and successful program that combined various local be federalized for short times to help in law enforcement agencies would be us- Louisiana Guardsmen could get in- this war. These soldiers and airmen ing their normal military specialties, and state agencies to eradicate volved in the war on drugs as early as would work with local state and federal such as electronic surveillance, military domestically grown marijuana. March. law enforcement agencies in a support police skills, transportation and material Since that time, the Guard's role in It could be for a day, for a week, or capacity. handling. While assisting in the drug interdiction has evolved to an un- for longer periods of time, MG Stroud MG Stroud said he expects to be able surveillance and tracking of suspected precedented 32 states reporting opera- said. to fill all the positions with volunteers, drug smugglers the guardmembers will tional support to local and state agen- both because the work will be exciting not be making arrests, MG Stroud said. cies in 1988. Forty million of the $300 million and interesting, but also because of Although Guard involvement in drug Another first in 1988 was the team- dedicated for drug interdiction and law Louisiana's poor economy. But some interdiction dates back as early as 1976, ing of U.S. Customs and National Guard enforcement is earmarked for National personnel will be called up if necessary, only in recent years has a nationwide ef- personnel along the US • Mexican Guard programs in each of the 54 states he said fort been launched as a way to stem the tx>rder in an effort to decrease the flow and territories. Diefenthal Commissary Privilege Receives Award Made Simpler A new program has been developed to gress in 1986. It allows Guardmembers The Louisiana Distinguished streamline the procedures used by more flexibility in choosing when to Civilian Service Medal was presented members and dependents of the Na- shop throughout a 12-month period It to Mr. Edward L. Diefenthal by LTC tional Guard to shop in military replaces a more complicated validation Urban M. Martinez on behalf of the commissaries. system based on a member's monthly Louisiana National Guard. The Under the new policy, there will be military pay receipt called the leave and ceremony took place on January 15 two separate means of identification for earnings statement TT»e former system during the quarterly Louisiana members of the Selected rteserve and placed an extra administrative burden Employer Support of the Guard and their dependents to exercise earned on reserve units and didn't accurately Reserve Committee meeting at commissary shopping benefits. A new reflect a member's earned shopping* Barksdale Air Force Base in U.S. Armed Forces Commissary privileges. Shreveport. Privilege Card will be issued to all The new privilege cards will members of the Selected Reserve, in distributed to members of the Guard Mr. Diefenthal, a prominent New good standing. The commissary Orleans businessman who heads and Reserve between January and privilege card and appropriate photo March 1989. Use of the privilege card Southern Scrap Materials Corporation identification, such as a driver's license chairs the Louisiana Committee of the or reserve identification card (DD Form will become effective July 1. 1989. Dur- ESGR. ing the transition. Jan 1, through June 2) will authorize a member or depen- 30 access to the commissaries will be He was recognized for his leader- dent to shop in a commissary during any 12 days of the year. During the based on possession of DD Form 2a ship, dedication to country, and self (Res) for the military member or DA sacrifice displayed while forming and time a member is performing active du- ty, typically the two-week annual train- Form 5431 for the family members, with leading this statewide service commit- a copy of orders showing entitlement. tee. The award recognizes Mr. Diefen- ing period a member or dependent will need only to show a copy of valid ac- Commissary usage during this time thal's efforts in improving the relation- frame is unlimited ships between Louisiana employers tive duty orders and a photo identifica- and the approximately 15,000 Loui- tion card. POC is SGT Dianne M. Mandeville, siana National Guardsmen. The new Commissary Privilege Card State Family Coordinator, 1-800- covers the member's discretionary shop- 541-5860 or Autovon 485-8325 or Com- ping times, a benefit authorized by Con- mercial (504) 278-6325. New Pay System ARNEWS WEEKLY - Soldiers in the ponents soldiers will receive two Army National Guard will get paid paychecks in February. The first, at the earlier for their bimonthly drills, under beginning of the month, will be for the ASAP. a change to the Reserve Components December drills. The second which in- pay system which became effective augurates the new system, will be for If you need help doing your taxt-s. call or visit your local February 15. 1989. January drills. IRS office ASAP. And make your taxes less taxing. TTiis is a change mam the current After the catch-up, checks will be system, in which soldiers receive their mailed the 15th of each month from the Make your taxes less taxing. paychecks around the first week of the Army Finance and Accounting Center. DothemASAP second month after they drill. For Soldiers with surepay or direct deposit example, soldiers who drilled July 15-16 will have their accounts credited on the received their paychecks in the first 15th. and will also receive a pay ad* week of September. Under the new visory notice on or before the 15th in- system, soldiers will be paid about 15 dicating the amount credited to their ac- Front Cover: days earlier, or about a month after they count as long as the soldier has a "home SGT Dianne M. MandeviMe. 773d Mamt Bn. and SSG Louis W. Meador Jr., Det drill of record" address on their Master Pay 3.Troop Command, exemplify the qualities ol the non-commissioned officer.(See The change means that reserve com- File Stories, pages 8 and 9) - State PAO Photo MAR/APR 1989 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 3 199th Spt Bn Conducts FIX By SSG Adrian M. Lamkin began digging for more permanent posi- 241st PAD Staff tions while others concealed and camoflauged vehicles and supplies, Eight units of the 199th Forward lents were set up as needed Problems Support Battalion converged on Camp were noted and corrected so that they Livingston from various locations could be avoided during future FTXa throughout Louisiana for a weekend The 199th concentrated on sharpen- field training exercise (FTX). ing its skills to ensure success during its Participating were Company A, projected rotation through the National Jonesboro; Company A, Detachment 1, TVaining Center in 1991. Col fax: Company B, Detachment 2. The FTX concentrated primarily on Lafayette; Company B, Detachment 3, company level and common task train- Leesville; and from Alexandria - Head- ing. During the exercise the battalion quarters/Headquarters Detachment; accomplished officer development train- Company B: Company B. Detachment ing concentrating primarily on NBC 1, and the 418th Ordinance procedures and training documentation. Detachment. The entire battalion worked on convoy The units stopped prior to entering operations, establishing an assembly Camp Livingston on the Saturday mor- area and fighting positions. Emphasis ning. They waited in MOPP 2 while the was put on chemical detection training Nuclear. Biological and Chemical (NBC) and preventive maintenance checks and team checked on the NBC conditions. services (PMCS). CPT Eric Jensen. NBC Officer, Field training and maintenance on the radioed LTC Richard W. Averitt, Bat- M60 and M2 machine gun was en- talion Commander that the area was thusiastic Under field conditions they clear. MOPP 1 orders were issued, and were stripped cleaned and maintenance The 199th Support Battalion trained with the M-16, M60 and M-2 machine gun the troops were moved into the various was performed during a field training exercise held at Camp Livingston. (Photo by SSG Adrian areas chosen for bivouac Map reading was reviewed and prac- M. Lamkin. 241st PAD Staff) Vehicle after vehicle filled with tical exercises were performed Proper soldiers, equipment and supplies mov- wearing of MOPP gear was ed into the designated areas. The first demonstrated and also practiced One of the more common ways of spreading order of the day was to secure the area, Field mess facilities were put into AIDS Insight the AIDS-related human immunodeficiency set up communications and man tem- operation, and a hot meal was served virus is by sharing contaminated drug-used porary fighting positions Saturday night After a successful FTX needles. With that accomplished, some men the units returned home on Sunday. Armor Battalion Wins Rifle and Pistol Matches By SGT Richard J. Blanchard Range Officer (Pistol), SFC John Err- respectively, for both competitions. The the 1st Bn. 156th Ar at the 1989 Adju- The 256th Infantry Brigade ington. and Range N'COIC (Rifle and following awards were presented after tant General's Combat Rifle and Pistol (Mechanized) held a Brigade Combat Ri- Pistol) was SGT Richard J. Blanchard. each competition was completed. 1st Matches held in February. Their rifle fle and Pistol Match in January at the Medical support was provided by Com- place winner for the combat rifle match team consisted of eight members, team U.S. Marshals Range at Camp pany C. 199th Support Battalion. was awarded to 1st Battalion, 156th Ar- coach was SSG Stephen J. Mitcham Beauregard. The matches were held to learn composition for the rifle match mor, 2nd place went to 2nd Battalion. and the team captain was SGT Michael consider the best qualified battalion and consisted of a maximum of 10 squad 156th I nfantry and 3rd place was W. Fredieu. The pistol team consisted of individuals to represent the brigade at members with a minimum of 8. The awarded to the 256th Engineer Com- eight members also, team coach was the 1989 Adjutant General's Combat team composition for the pistol match pany. 1st place winner for the combat SFC Willie G. Washington and team Rifle and Pistol Matches held in consisted of a maximum of 8 squad pistol match was awarded to 1st Bn, captain was CPT Joe C Nobles. Also February. members with a minimum of 6. In- 156th Ar, 2nd place went to 2nd Bn. representing the brigade at the competi- Match director was CPT David L. dividuals were allowed to compete in 156th Inf. and 3rd place was awarded to tion was nine individuals for the rifle Breaux; Safety Range Officer. 2LT Tfer- each event 3id Bn, 156th Inf. match and three individuals for the rance B. Thibodeaux; Chief Range Of- Trophies and plaques were awarded pistol match. These individuals were ficer (Rifle), SFC Gary W. Sonnier. Chief for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. The 256th Inf Bde was represented by picked from throughout the brigade

PISTOL TEAM. From left to right, top row: SFC Johnnie Farmer. SGT Todd RIFLE TEAM. From ten to right, top row: SGT Michael Fredieu, SGT Joseph Potts. Kokoschke, 1LT Michael McGlothim.Bottom row: SFC Willie Washington. CPT Joe SFC Christopher Loyd. Bottom row: SGT Sylvester Dudley, SGT Del Strickland, Nobles. CPT Francis Campbell. SSG Stephen Mitcham. Not shown: CPT John Ayers. SGT Joey Pickett. SSG Stephan Mitchum. (Photo by SFC Gary W. Sonnier.) (Photo by SFC Gary W. Sonnier) Page 4 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN MAR/APR 1989

VillDu f lH*l +e A in-lAn Q/-\ iPlatt r-n*mi<- e Armor^y^ Dedication By Cadet Aimee Bourgeois 256th Inf Bde PIO

Dedication and memorialization of the new armory that will house Company E, 2nd Battalion. 156th Infantry (Mech) took place in Ville Platte last December. The armory was dedicated in memory of 1LT Oris Wilbur Amy, who was a member of Co C of the 773rd Tank Bat- talion. This Army unit in October 1949 became organized in Ville Platte as a Guard component. In October 1950, Co C became the first and only Guard unit in the state ac- tivated for federal duty in Korea 1LT Amy, a company commander, was assigned to the 116th Regimental Combat Tfeam as a platoon leader to fight the Communist Chinese in Korea. In October 1951, Amy was wounded and listed as missing in action. His body was later recovered in April 1952 in a shallow grave with other soldiers. He was 29. In November 1954. the unit was returned to state control and reorganiz- ed. The unit would undergo reorganiza- tion several more times before its con- version in 1983 into what is now Com- f pany E, 2nd Bn, 156th Inf. (Mech), com- manded by CPT Charles N. Guilbeau. The 16,110 square foot armory was built on 3 acres donated by the Evangeline Parish Police Jury. Seventy- five percent of the funding for the $900,000 building was federal the re- maining 25 percent state-funded At the December 3 dedication. Chaplain MAJ Francis Dixon gave the The Wlte Platte Armory dedicated to 1LT Oris Wilbur Amy. (Photo by SFC Kirk J. Barrtlleaux, Sr.) invocation after the posting of the com- MG Stroud for the dedicatory address. history. ting ceremony. pany colors, Stroud recapped how the Ville Platte After MAJ Dixon gave the closing MG Stroud and Winnie Amy, 1LT LTC Carroll J. Frederick. 2nd Bat- unit entered the Korean conflict, gave a benediction, and the company colors Amy's widow, did the honors. Guests talion commander, then introduced brief summary of Amy's combat record, were retired, the assembled guests step- and dignitaries then enjoyed an open distinguished guests before presenting and touched on highlights of unit ped outside for the official ribbon cut- house. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Delhi Armory What a bargain. The state-of-the-art an excellent example of civic and state armory was constructed at 75% of the cooperation. projected budget. The new facility was The building was constructed by Lin- dedicated on December 7,1988. A crowd coln Builders of Huston. I,a. The ar- of over 200 people were in attendance. chitect was Mr. Paul Stewart of Monroe. With music provided by the Delhi High The quality of construction is excep- School band and a stirring rendition of tional, and the personal attention Mr. "I'm Proud to be an American" sung by Stewart gave to the construction effort SGT John Parks of Del 1, Co G the ensured a quality product. mood was set for an extremely patriotic The facility is complete with the most ceremony. modern conveniences. A rifle range with The list of speakers were indicative of observation, large classroom, modern the type of ceremony and the impor- kitchen and dining room, enough tance the local community placed on the storage space to allow secure storage for* event. Among the speakers were the all supplies and equipment, and a two Honorable Mike Thompson. Mayor of bay maintenance building in the motor Delhi; the Honorable Francis Thomp- pool The facility is indicative of the son, State Representative; the "class" of the Louisiana Army National Honorable Willie Grain, State Senator, Guard. and MG Ansel M. Stroud, Adjutant The armory will house Detachment 1. General Company C 528th Engr Bn, command- MG Stroud's address expressed his ed by ILT Michael Ude, satisfaction and appreciation for the This headquarters would like to ex- community effort involved in the com- press its gratitude to MG Stroud for his pletion of the building, and pointed out support in this construction effort; to the need for such efforts in a world when Mayor Mike Thompson fot his sincere the Soviet Union has a six to one advan- and dedicated support, and to the local Ceremonial cutting of the ribbon at the new Delhi Armory. From left to right: ILT tage in armed forces. community of Delhi and Richland Carey Bon. MG Stroud, ILT Ude Mayor Thompson, Representative Thompson MG Stroud, who had fostered the pro- Parish. (Submitted by the 528th Engr and Senator Willie Crain. (Photo by SPC Kathy Moore, Unit Photographer) ject since its inception felt that it was Bnl WAR/APR 1989 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Pa*e 5 Inflatable Barracks? You Got It By SSG Phil Hearn petitioned off at one end of the were bought in Monroe and Alexan- siana engineer group had been to building. dria, and shipped to Panama The pur- Panama several times in past years to 102nd Pub AM Det But the engineers had little time for chases, which provided a little participate in the "Blazing Trails" Miss Army National Guard recreation since they launched the economic shot in the arm for Louisiana road-building projects and take on 14,000 square foot renovation project businesses, were made by the Direc- other construction assignments. Fort Kobbe, Panama — More than at Fort Kobbe in late January. torate of Engineering and Housing for "This is excellent training for our 60 members of the 528th Engineer "We've been working 14 hour days the U.S. Southern Command. people" he added, noting all unit per Battalion. Monroe. La. are living in in- five days a week without a break since "Of course we're using troop labor, sonnel participating in the Fort Kobbe flatable barracks while they renovate January 5th." said MizelL "Once we but that's not a funded construction renovation project were there on a a pre-World War II building. get things lined up, we're going to try cost because this is a training exercise" voluntary basis in addition to com- Inflatable barracks? You got it to take a little slack time" said Mizell. pleting their regular two-week annual Fifty-two masons, carpenters, electri- MAJ Robert J. Mock, a native of He said most members of the Loui- field training requirement. cians and plumbers, and an additional Baton Rouge, and member of head- 10 duration staff members, are living quarters and headquarters company, in an air-conditioned, dome-shaped, 204th Area Support Group in New vinyl, inflatable building while Orleans serves as coordinator of conducting "Exercise Operation Rehab logistics and administration for the III" for the 1st Battalion, 2228th Avia- project, and acted as liaison between tion Regiment US Army Southern the engineer group and the US Army Command. installation. The renovation project The only drawback to the inflatable dubbed Rehab III. is targeted for com- barracks is that the nearest latrine is pletion March 26. about 150 yards away," said MAJ Mizell said each of the engineer Jerry Mizell of Monroe, training officer group's four battalions would rotate for the engineer battalion's parent unit personnel into Fort Kobbe in two-week the 225th Engineer Group. He is increments until the project is com- heading renovation of the upper two pleted. The other battalions include: stories of a three-story barracks built the 769th Engr Bn in Baton Rouge in 1939. the 205th Engr Bn in Bogalusa and ' I sleep as good in there as I do at the 527th Engr Bn in Bossier City. home." said 2LT Wayne Magee, also of Other members of the 528th will also Monroe. He said the building, one of rotate into Panama before the project two cooled by a 35-ton air condition- is completed. ing unit, make sleeping "cool and The renovation project will turn old- INFLATABLE BARRACKS - While more than 60 members of the 528th Engineer comfortable," style, open-bay living space on the se- Battalion are renovating a 1939 barracks at Fort Kobbe, Panama, they are living "There are some restrictions in there, cond and third floors into air- in nearby inflatable barracks. The air-conditioned, dome-shaped, vinyl barrack* no smoking, but it's mostly things conditioned, fully enclosed three-man are being tested for living conditions. (Photo by SSG Phil Hearn, 102nd Pub AM that you can do without" added CPT rooms. Modifications also will be made Det, Miss. Army National Guard) Richard Bryan of Monroe to existing utilities and electrical Mizell said the Louisiana Guard bat- systems, and restrooms will be talion was the first unit to try the in- modernized. flatable barracks. "Housing down here "The building had deteriorated over is at a premium and they (the the years and there were substandard Southern Command) just wanted to living conditions." said Mizell. noting test its usefulness," he said the building's bottom floor was reno- Neat rows of bunk beds and chests vated earlier, but the top two floors of drawers line the main floor area of had not be utilized since the third floor the inflatable barracks and petitions was damaged by a 1979 fire will be added in tune A day room con- The major said most materials for taining a pool table already has been the project - about $220.000 worth — 205th Engrs Conduct REMOBE By CW2 Louis L. Joseph talion Headquarters to include finance 205th Engr Bn PAO check, DA Form 2-1, DD Form 93, security clearances, ID tags/cards, The 205th Engineer Battalion con- mobilization packets, and health records ducted a mobilization exercise at its to include immunization, panograph headquarters in Bogalusa in January. (dental) x-rays, and gas mask spectacle The battalion completed Phases One inserts. The last station consisted of a through Three Phase Four will take legal briefing and a family assistance place in June briefing given by CPT Norton and Phase I of the mobilization process CW2 Louis Joseph of the 225th Engr was the planning phase and the prere- Gp and the 205th Engr Bn respectively. quisite to the REMOBE. It entailed dai- ly operations such as maintenance of Special help was rendered by Head- mobilization files, personnel mobiliza- quarters STARC, specifically, LTC Cook, tion packets. 201 flies, and personal team leader Maj Donald Davidson. OIC financial records. and soldiers of the finance section. Ad- Phase Two was the alert phase and ditional assistance was given by MAJ it involved tasks that must be ac- John Douglas, executive officer of the complished from the time a unit receives 225th Engr Gp, and 2LT Lillian Smith an alert to the time soldiers start of the 225th S-l section. assembling at home stations. The The exercise went well and lessons specific tasks that must be accomplish- were learned However, it must be stress- ed during this phase are clearly spelled ed that each soldier is responsible for INSIDE — Neat rows of bunk beds and chests of drawers fill the inner living space out at each unit keeping the unit clerks informed of any of the inflatable barracks which is home for hundreds of Louisiana engineers Phase Three was performed as if the and all changes in their personal affairs, rotating in Panama's Fort Kobbe in two-week increments to conduct a massive unit had actually entered upon federal and to double check their files for building renovation project (Photo by SSG Phil Hearn, 102nd Pub Aff Det, Miss. duty. Eleven stations were set up at Bat- accuracy. Army National Guard) MAR APR 1989 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 7 La, Air Guard Offers NCO Preparatory Course By SGT Suzanne Chaillot 159th TFG Pub Afl A historic event took place in the Louisiana Air National Guard this past January. The first NCO preparatory course was conducted within the La Air Guard and taught by our La. NCOs. The two week preparatory course in- volved nine days of academics. Com- municative skills. Leadership and military studies were the main courses of study. The 25 airmen who were chosen to attend the school were from the 214th Engineering Installation Squadron, Jackson Barracks; the 159th Tactical Fighter Group, Belle Chasse, and the 236th Combat Communications Squadron. Hammond In the past, airmen had to attend Magee & Tyson Air Force Base to com- plete the NCO Preparatory school but through the engineering of MSGT Mike Muth, the course was made available for airmen at the local leveL TSGT Ed Lewis. MSGT Charles Johnson and MSGT Joe Reach attended Magee & Tyson and received certification to teach the various courses of study involved. Two awards were given at the comple- tion of the NCO Preparatory course: the John Levitow award and Honor graduate The outstanding airmen who received these awards were SRA Joseph Demello winner of the John Levitow award, and Honor Graduate A 1C Bryan Hoffis. The first graduating class of the locafly offered NCO Preparatory Course for the Louisiana Air Nations! Gmrd. All the airmen involved felt it was a (159th TFG Photo) fantastic opportunity for them, and ex- lived up to their motto. The guard MSGT Mike Muth, MSGT Charles The NCO Preparatory course will be pressed that they would not have been members responsible for organizing and Johnson, MSGT Joe Reach, TSGT Ed taught biannually. The next available able to travel to Magee & Tyson AFB conducting the course did an outstan- Lewis, MSGT Walter Ledbetter, SMS course will be conducted Aug. 7-18. All for the NCO Course The class motto for ding job. Jimmy Baker, MSGT Richard eligible E-3 and K-4 airmen should see the first graduates was "The First and They are COL Don Soignet, MAJ Sindeldecker. MSGT Zeb Rice, TSGT their first sergeants or commanders if the Finest" The 25 airmen certainly Jerry Richard, CPT Richard Iverson, Justing Jones, and SSG Mikey Vicknair. interested in this opportunity. The Men Behind the Engines By A1C Debra A. Hebert engine is idling. The engine test cell shop may be off "The wind and weather conditions are the beaten path of most 159th Tactical very critical when testing engines," says Fighter Group personnel located at Wilgus "When there is a strong tail Belle Chasse, but the secluded locale wind the engines cannot be trimmed allows SMSGT Donald "Goody" and so therefore, are not tested that Goodrich. TSGT Steve Wilgus, TSGT day." Operational Checks are run on Mike Vaughn, and TSGT Aaron Byrd to eight engines a month, TTieee people do make sure the engines are running pro- not work by the dock but by the perly before they are put into the F-15 engine Dedication to the mission is fighters. displayed by the long hours they put in. Reasons for the site located in this "I'm worrttd. Dtn Motftfr Th* new man s*#m« « littto lumpy!" remote area of the field are because of "Every engine is different and you the noise factor and the risk of have to respect the fact that you are explosion. dealing with a potentially dangerous A1C Guerra Honored Goodrich, who is in charge of the per- situation," Wilgus said. If the ground sonnel in this high risk work area, ex- man sees anything abnormal when the By A1C Debra A. Hebert Training and Lowry Technical Training plained that after the engines are work- engine is idling he signals to the man COL James Thibodeaux, commander Center as honor graduate. Being an ed on by maintenance, they are brought behind the controls, and the engines are of the La. Air National Guard, 159th honor graduate is no small feat, in and to this shop to get operational checked. shut off immediately. The teamwork and Tactical Fighter Group, pinned the of itself, but Guerra also went on to ac- If the engine is not up to Air Force communication reflects the camaraderie Honor Graduate medal on photo quire letters of commendation from his Standard, they trouble shoot it and of the people at the 159th Engine Test specialist A 1C Greg Guerra during commander at basic as well as one from resolve the problem. Cell Shop. January's drill. Thibodeaux stated that his commander at tech school. He The engine is run by a computerized, Goodrich says, "After a while you can he is proud to have Guerra in the 159th presented himself in a superior fashion state-of-the-art AGET's system with hear an engine and tell what's wrong TFG, and that he recognizes the high to his commanders and peers. He best Goodrich at the controls. TSGT Steve with it Tin- satisfaction in this job is felt standards Guerra has set for himself. exemplifies intelligence, enthusiasm, Wilgus acts as the "ground man." He in- when you hear a fixed engine in one of A former Civil Air Patrol Commander. military bearing and dedication to spects for oil fuel or air leaks while the our F-15s soaring high above you." Guerra graduated from Basic Military training. Page 8 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN MAR/APR 1989 Spotlight on the NCO The Soldiers who wear NCO's certain of the soldier's missions. It is chevrons on their sleeves represent a the NCO who must be certain of the unique Army strength upon which this soldier's ability to succeed in combat. year's theme will focus. The previous With their officers, NCOs are responsi- yearly themes of spirit of victory ble for the planning, execution, and physical fitness, excellence, families, assessment of training. leadership, values, the Constitution and training all have a special bearing The NCO is both a leader and a role on NCOs, who have key respon- model. The process which develops NCOs as leaders has three com- sibilities in accomplishing the Army's ponents: institutional schooling at missions. every level according to the noncom- Throughout the history of our Ar- missioned officer education system, my, the NCO has played an indispen- sable role in the warfighting readiness operational experience in their respec- of our force. tive military occupational specialities, and self development which relies on Baron Von Steuben. in writing our the initiative an NCO takes to improve first Army manual, known as the through reading, correspondence "Blue Book", acknowledged the im- courses, and similar efforts. NCOs portance of selecting the right soldiers earn and retain the respect and con- as NCOs: The order and discipline of a regiment depends so much upon fidence of their superiors and subor- their behavior, that too much care can- dinates through demonstrated tactical not be taken in preferring none to that and technical competence, and know- trust but those who by their merit and ing how to lead and care for soldiers. As leaders, NCOs must satisfy the im- good conduct are entitled to it. peratives of mission accomplishment Today we continue to expect of our NCOs the highest professional stan- and the needs of their soldiers, and dards and a diversity of knowledge in place both ahead of their own personal order to lead their soldiers in ensuring welfare. our Army is trained and ready. Tomor- NCOs have a long history of row we shall expect no less. dedicated service to soldiers, units, the NCOs provide the day-to-day leader- Army, and our nation. We ship to our soldiers. They ensure in- acknowledge their unique contribu- dividual soldiers attain and maintain tions, past, present, and future, in the required standards of proficiency declaring this special Army strength and link soldier performance to unit the 1989 Army theme. The Year of the missions. It is the NCO who must be NCO.

MSGT Auguste A. Bondy Jr. hiHse soldiers.truly care' s about By PFC A.L. Roberson* ed as a weekend warrior for 11 years 2223rd Engr Bn UPAR before I accepted a full-time position," He has spent over half of his life be- he said. ing green. "Lots of things have changed in the He's a team player. Although his National Guard since I enlisted. For in- receding, salt-and-pepper colored hair stance, more clothing is issued, more may suggest that he stands on the schools are offered and better training sideline watching the game, he is always is provided to the soldiers." willing to go to bat for anyone on his "Even the reasons foe joining the NG team. have changed. Some people are joining In August, he will pack up his 38 now for what the National Guard offers years of training and experience, and them. When I joined, it wasn't for the take it with him when he walks off of benefits because we didn't have that the field. many. I joined to stay at home and work MSG Auguste A. Bondy, Jr., 59, will with my neighbors for the state," said retire from the National Guard on his Bondy. birthday next fall. Bondy is a heavy Bondy may not have joined for the equipment repairman at the H H D. benefits in 1950, but the soldiers he has 2223rd Engineer Battalion in Baton worked with have benefited from his Rouge, I .a. He has been in the Guard for guidance and experience. more than 38 years, working the last 27 According to CPT Robert C Smith. years full-time Jr.. former Adjutant for the HHD, Times and policies have changed since 2223rd Engr Bn, and now the adjutant MSG Auguste A. Bondy Jr. chuckles at a joke as he checks SGT Donald C Wale's he enlisted and so have the many faces, of the 165th Transportation Battalion at job book. (Photo by PFC Kevin Cowan. 2223rd Engr Bn Pub Aff) with whom Bondy has worked with Cp Beauregard Bondy helped him learn through the years. the ropes when Smith was a second "I didn't have very much experience lieutenant. Smith believes that Bondy's So, like everyone else in the unit, a man experience is priceless. trained me, who was trained by someone "He gets the job done and he truly "The'final test of a leader is that he leaves else Every drill we had classes that cares about his soldiers. He always has behind him in other men the conviction trained us for our jobs," he said. His an idea or opinion," Smith said "He was and the will to carry on." blue-gray eyes sparkle as he talks about one of my best sources to consult —Walter Uppaann. his first enlistment through my seven years in that unit." Journalist "I joined the National Guard because Smith is not alone is His respect for I had just gotten married at the time, Bondy. According to 1LT Wayne Edelen. and I wanted to continue working in the Jr.. commander of the HHD, 2223rd state rather than being drafted. I work- cont'd next page MAR/APR 1989 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 9 enhance your knowledge and help you medal and the Bronze Star medal SGM John H. Quebodeaux do a better job. It takes total dedication He is affiliated with the La. Army Na- By RFC Bernard Chaillot fairs and national security," said and loyalty. Tb do your best you should tional Guard Enlisted Association, the 256th Inf Bde PIO Staff Quebodeaux. do no less," Quebodeaux said NCOA, and the American Legion. What is it that makes a man a leader Quebodeaux spoke of the devotion Among Quebodeaux's decorations, As the top enlisted man in the com- of men? Is it instinct, an unflagging and discipline it took to complete the awards and citations are the combat in- pany, Quebodeaux is an example to all, dedication to duty and detail, or plain, demanding slate. fantry badge Air medal Good Conduct an invaluable asset to the command, hard work and buckets of sweat? "There were many writing re- medal Army Achievement medal Army and the personification of the US Ar- By whatever path, SGM John H. quirements, as well as taped presenta- Commendation medal Vietnam Service my motto • Be All That You Can Be Quebodeaux has emerged as a leader in tions, that had to be prepared I had to the Louisiana National Guard. shut myself away from my family many Recognized for years for all of the at- weekends and concentrate on doing well tributes named above, Quebodeaux is on the courses," said Quebodeaux. now also recognized as the senior NCO Quebodeaux cited the toughest at HHC-256th Infantry Brigade assignment as a 15 minute presentation (Mechanized) in Lafayette on national affairs and strategy that A guardsman for 12 years now, each Sergeant Major Candidate had to Quebodeaux. only 42. had eight years of deliver at Fort Bliss during the active duty, including Vietnam duty, residence phase, prior to becoming a citizen-soldier. "You're being judged by total profes- The Kayne native was accepted for sionals, by Sergeants Majors whose job the United States Army Sergeants Ma- it is. is to recognize a good presentation. jor Academy in September 1986. When peers evaluate your work it means In April 1987 he began receiving his a lot They know what to look for, and correspondence study, which he had two they know what they're talking about," years to complete, said Quebodeaux. "Something of utmost importance to Quebodeaux excelled in his residence anyone who plans on attending the studies at Fort Bliss in July, graduating USASMA is the support of family and on the 22nd as 256th Inf Bde com- fellow NCOs, because it is a very time mander BG Gary Whipple looked on consuming and demanding program," proudly. Quebodeaux said. Now, as HHC, 256th Bde Sergeant Quebodeaux combined that support Major, Quebodeaux said he feels a keen with his personal brand of discipline and sense of responsibility to the soldiers hard work to complete the 2 year course under him. of studies in just 15 months. "The sergeants major is the role "The different phases of training dealt model for all NCOs. We must always with areas such as tactics, personnel look out for the welfare of the junior management, national relations, and a NCOs and enlisted people" he said. two week residence phase at Fort Bliss, By way of advice, Quebodeaux urges SGM John H. Quebodeaux, 256th Inf demy (Photo by PFC Bernard Chaillot. Tfxus, which included familiarization younger NCOs to qualify themselves Bde holds his diploma for the United 256th Inf Bde PAO Staff) with the Army's new writing program militarily in every way possible. States Army Sergeants Major Aca- as well as presentations on national af- "Attend every school you can to

Bondy continued... spectrum of experience to help his soldiers. He really knows people and SGM James J. Ferret you always know, no matter how busy Engr lin. Bondy is one of the finest non- he is, that you have a friend in him." By SFC David B. Smith commissioned officers he has ever work- Williams said. 241st PAD Staff ed with. He is a great asset to the unit. SGM James J. Ferret has retired after The respect for Bondy stems from his Leading by example is something dedicating over 38 years to the Loui- abilities to hold many different positions that Bondy does on a daily basis, accor- siana National Guard. in the unit, according to some of his ding to one of his younger team- Ferret joined the Guard in 1950 and peers. mates." Bondy is always organized and spent his entire career as a member of in touch with what needs to be done the state headquarters detachment. His "Bondy and I have been in this unit and how to do it. He is a solid leader," last twenty years he served as sergeant for 15 years. He is a motivator because said PFC Wayne L. CreeL a truck driver major in logistics. no matter what task he has to perform with the HHU. "Ill hate to see him "Thirty-eight years is a long time to he never cracks under the pressure Bon- retire" he added be in one place" said Ferret, "but I don't dy has worn many different hats in the regret anything." unit and he always performs each job As Bondy rocks back in his chair, put- ting his hands behind his head, he jokes Some of his best memories were the professionally. He is able to do that early annual training periods "when we because he can get the soldiers to want about his plans for retirement and his years of service, spent two weeks together as a unit The to work for him. He's fair, and he treats esprit de corps and camaraderie shared everyone as an equal." said HHD, "1 really don't have any regrets. I wish I would have gone to the Sergeant Ma- among the troops was great." 2223rd Engr Bn's 1SG Charles L. Ferret sees today's Guard as a well Dixon. jor's Academy, but at the time the school was offered. I didn't see a need prepared, well equipped, ready to fight Some of Bondy's many hats include for it in the unit. The only thing I'd like unit. "We went from hand-me-downs to being the former first sergeant for the to do now is become a weekend warrior state-of-the-art equipment because of 2223rd. motor sergeant, and acting bat- again to see what it would be like" the Tbtal Army Concept, The training talion sergeant major at annual training is second to none" he said. 1988. As Bondy prepares for his retirement "Please pass it on to the newer Guard in August, he is uncertain of his future members that if they're putting in six Bondy also uses his experience as a plans, but he knows that it won't be a father of seven to help him deal with years, why not consider staying for 9-to-5 job. He will missed by many of his twenty?" He believes the guaranteed soldiers of all ages. He says that at some soldiers in the unit. point in time he and his wife have had pension is very beneficial and the to deal with a similar problem at home schooling benefits are great. "Don't bat This is the last inning to a wonderful your eyes too fast, because sixty comes According to Cadet Darlene F. game but in August this team player Williams, a member of HHD, Bondy very quick," he said. will pack up his Army clothes and trade Ferret will now devote his time to his was instrumental in her training to be them for civilian ones. The game will an officer. catering and restaurant business in end when he cleans out his locker and MG Stroud, left, presents SGM Ferret Chalmette He has been doing this part- "Bondy leads by example. He walks out of the stadium, leaving the with the Minuteman Award. Ferret also time for twenty years, but is sure to at- demonstrates patience and uses his wide Guard after 38 years. received the Meritorious Service Medal tack this job with the same tenacity he upon his retirement. (LAARNG Photo) displayed as a Guardsman. Page 10 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN MAR/APR 1989 Triple Nickels Proved Blacks Could Jump Each platoon had two officers. Gauher By SGM Rudi Williams by emulating the white paratroopers got along pretty well with the white had a big surprise for Morris after the they would become a part of airborne troopers. The only problem we had was first class completed the course The American Forces Information Service history. that the entire post at Fort Benning. 555th Parachute Company was going to When the Army was forming its elite Not long after the calisthenics Ga.. both officers and enlisted, were become the 555th Parachute Infantry 82nd Airborne Division during World demonstration. Gaither summoned making bets that we wouldn't jump - Battalion, and the outfit needed an War II, the rule was "whites only". Morris to his office "He let me know we'd be too afraid. The thing that in- adjutant Blacks allegedly "couldn't handle" the that President (Franklin Delano) spired us was that this was the only Gen Gaither said, "I want you to go tough training and didn't have enough Roosevelt had ordered Gen. (George C.) black combat outfit then, and it was an to OCS because we're going to have a "guts" to jump out of airplanes. Marshall to form an all-black opportunity for black troops to enter battalion," Morris recalls. "So I went to Blacks were supposed to guard the all- paratrooper unit The decision was made something they could be proud of." OCS at Fort Sam Houston, lexas, in white paratrooper school and packing in response to complaints by A. Philip The black paratrooper students were April 1944 and graduated that June I shed, and patrol the area as they wat- Randolph, organizer of the Brotherhood segregated from the whites, both on and was then reassigned to the 555th, which ched the white soldiers train. of Sleeping Car Porters and president of off post But that didn't deter them. "It had been relocated to Camp Mackall. But there was one man who knew the National Negro Congress, and the was not a big thing to us. because we N£L, adjacent to Fort Bragg. that black soldiers could do just as well black press," said Morris. Blacks were had been conditioned." said Morris. "It "This was a unique situation," said as whites and decided to prove it The asking, "Why can't we have black was something we had learned to live Morris. "We had a battalion with a cap- year was 1944. paratroopers, too?" with and accepted." tain as commander." "Since we were in the vicinity. I decid- Morris* efforts toward black soldiers It was a grueling, exhausting four Morris had a problem when he return- ed we would emulate the white proving their mettle paid off. "Gen weeks of training for the black ed as a second lieutenant there were no paratroopers," said Walter Morris, who Gaither selected me as the first sergeant paratrooper pioneers - push-ups, sit-ups. quarters for black officers. "They let me was first sergeant of the black service and the first black paratrooper in the running, push-ups, sit-ups, running • stay in the same house I had as a first company. "We observed them when they first all-black paratrooper company in from morning *tU night the first week. sergeant. Then they gave us (the other did their calisthenics and double-timed American history," said Morris. That The second week had more calisthenics black officers! an empty barracks and everywhere they went. So we copied was the 555th Parachute I nfantry and an introduction to the 35-foot jump fixed it up a little bit When I went to some of the things they were doing. But Company. tower. The third week had the 250-foot pay my rent they discovered that there we didn't have any paratrooper boots. "I then waited until a cadre was tower. The fourth week was packing and were no provisions to collect rent from We caught the attention of the brought in from the 92nd Infantry Divi- repacking parachutes and jumping a black officer. So they said to forget general (LTG Kidgely Gaither, who com- sion at Fort Huachuca, Ariz.." said Mor- every day, ending with a night jump on about (paying) it" Morris laughed. manded the parachute school) when he ris. "There were originally 20 of us, but Friday. Saturday was graduation day "When Gen Gavin (MG James M. was making an inspection," said Morris, only 16 graduated from the jump train- when they received their silver airborne Gavin, commander of the 82nd Air- who is retired from the construction ing; two didn't make it for medical wings. borne Division) saw the conditions in business in New York and now lives with reasons, one had a death in the family, After the first class graduated, the which we were training and living back his wife in Palm Coast Fla. "He was im- and the fourth one just couldn't jump. white cadre troopers returned to Fort in the woods, he integrated the black pressed when he saw us doing >ur Since we needed cooks and he was one, Huachuca. and the graduating became and white paratroopers," Morris said. calisthenics. We were showing off to I im we decided to let him stay. But he wasn't the cadre. "When we graduated, the "This was long before President Truman thai wi; coukl do as wtll as the whiu? on jump status. word went out that the Army was ac- signed the order to integrate the paratroopers." "Of course, all of the instructors were cepting volunteers for an all-black military service. Morris and his soldiers got a lot of white," said Morris. "Being a parachute battalion, and we got applica- "Once we graduated, we started com- prideful satisfaction out of proving paratrooper was a big thing at that tions from everywhere overseas and all bat training preparing troops to go blacks could endure the same training time, and there weren't a heck of a lot over the states," said Morris. overseas," said Morris. But the black as whites. But little did they know that of whites jumping out of airplanes. We Seven black officers were brought in. cont'd pg. 11

Wearing protective face masks, the Triple Nickels strap on their parachuts before boarding a C-47 airplane for one of more than 30 forest fighting missions BG Ralph H. Brown MAR/APR 1989 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN 11 Retires After 38 Years BG Ralph H. Brown retires as Assis- General of the Louisiana Guard and re- tant Adjutant General of the Louisiana mained in that position until his Army National Guard after 38 years of retirement army service, BG Brown has been a lifelong resident BG Brown served five years as an of Shreveport. He is a graduate of Byrd enlisted man, and in 1955 he was com- High School and after attending missioned as a second lieutenant and Centenary College, he graduated from assigned to the 199th Infantry Regi- New York University. He is a civil ment, 39th Division of the Louisiana engineer and has owned and operated Army National Guard. He served in BaLar Associates, Consulting numerous Guard command and staff Engineers, for the past 28 years. positions, and in 1973 was given com- During his military service, BG mand of the 527th Engineer Battalion. Brown was elected president of the Na- In 1978 he was given command of all tional Guard Association of Ixmisiana engineer troops of the Louisiana Guard and served in that capacity in 1974 and and was promoted to the rank of colonel 1975. He has received numerous decora- Serving in this capacity until 1981. he tions and awards, including the was reassigned as Deputy Chief of Staff Meritorious Service Medal with three and in 1983 was promoted to brigadier Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Commen- genera] where he served as Deputy dation Medal and the Legion of Merit. State Area Commander until 1986. He Overseas service included assignments BG Ralph Brown, left, receives the Legion of Merit Award during a retire- was then appointed Assistant Adjutant in Europe and Central America ment ceremony from MG Ansel M. Stroud. (State PAO Photo) Former Prisoner's of War Eligible for ROW Medal The Secretary of Defense has an- while imprisoned. Information should posing foreign force, or while serving established the POW medal specifies nounced that the Prisoner of War include full name. Service number, social with friendly forces engaged in an arm- that it will be displayed immediately Medal recently authorized by Congress, security number, VA Claim number, ed conflict against an opposing armed following decorations awarded for in- is now available for issue to former date and place of birth, branch of ser- force in which the United States is not dividual heroism, meritorious achieve- prisoners of war. vice, unit of assignment when captured, a belligerent party. ment, or meritorious service, and before The medal will be issued at no cost to and dates of confinement and release as In addition to writing directly to their any other service medal, campaign any person who was taken prisoner of a POW. A personal letter containing the medal or service ribbon authorized to be war and held captive after April 5. 1917. military records center, applicants may necessary information will also be ac- submit their requests through u third displayed. As surh. thp POW medal will I Mi-MM- records indicate1 approximately cepted from those applicants who do be placed ahead of the Good Conduct 142 service members qualify, from ac- not use the official form. party, such as a veterans organization or public official, who will agree to Medal in the order of precedence. tion during World War I, World War II. To qualify, an individual must have Written requests lor issue of the Korea and Vietnam. receive the medal and present it to the been taken prisoner during an armed requestor. medal or determination of eligibility Former prisoners of war, or their next conflict. La World War I. World War II. should be addressed to: of kin, may apply for the medal by The front of the circular medal Korea and Vietnam and must have Former Army prisoners of war - USL writing to the military records center of rendered honorable service during the features a golden eagle standing with its wings outspread against a lighter gold Army Reserve Personnel Center, ATTN: the Service of which they were part dur- period of captivity. The medal may be ing their imprisonment Application background, ringed by barbed wire and DARPPAS-EAW, 9700 Page Boulevard, forms are available from the Military awarded posthumously to the legal next bayonet points. Although symbolically St. Louis, MO 63132-5200 of kin. However, the next of kin of those imprisoned, the American eagle is alert Former Navy, Marine Corps and Services or a variety of veterans who are listed as missing in action, but organizations and other public service to regain freedom, the hope that Coast Guard prisoners of war • U.S. agencies. A toll-free number, for whom there is no evidence of captivi- upholds the prisoner's spirit Navy Liaison Office, National Personnel 1-800-873-3768. has been established to ty as a POW. are not eligible. The law Awardees, at their own expense, may Records Center, 9700 Page Boulevard. take requests for application forms and creating the medal indicates it may be have the medal inscribed with their St Louis, Ma 63132-5199 provide information about the medal. awarded to anyone who was taken name. The ribbon for the medal is tri- Former Air Force (including former Requests for the medal must include prisoner and held captive while engag- colored with a black bar running ver- Army Air Corps) prisoners of war - Air basic personal information so the ed in an action against an enemy of the tically through the center, bordered by Force Reference Branch, National Per- records can verify the applicant's former United States, while engaged in military alternating vertical white, dark blue sonnel Records Center. 9700 Page ROW status and character of service operations involving conflict with an op- white and red stripes. The Public Law Boulevard. St Louis, Ma 63132-5199. Nickels continued... paratroopers never set sail for the war "Black Panthers." in Europe Instead, they were sent to The 555th Parachute Battalion was fight forest fires started by Japanese in- redesignated the 3rd Battalion, 505th cendiary balloons on the West Coast - Airborne Infantry Regiment, and from California to Arizona became a part of the 82nd Airborne Ranger Company at Fort Bragg and The Triple Nickels earned a new saw action in Korea with the 7th Infan- nickname, "Smoke Jumpers", for their try Division. That company was later ability to leap into smoke-filled clear- attached to the 187th Regimental Com- ings. They racked up 36 firenghting mis- bat Team and made two jumps in Korea. sions, making more than 1.000 in- The unit received a bronze arrowhead dividual jumps into burning forests. For for its parachute assault at Mun-san-ni this they earned another nickname, and several other awards.

Even One Drink Means... MG Charles E. Honore, Deputy Commander, 5th U.S. Army recently spoke at a AUSA luncheon in New Orleans. A native of Baton Rouge, Honore stated that Lout siana soldiers are tremendous soldiers, dedicated to what they are doing in the Army. "The military establishment has bone more to put teeth in the words, "liberty and justice for all" than any other organization in America," he said. (State PAO Photo) Page 12 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN MAR/APR 1989 Maj. Rosato Runs in Panama Relay Race By SGT G. D. Longmire who has three bachelor's degrees 102nd Pub Afl Det (chemistry & biology, nursing, geology) Mississippi Army National Guard and has traveled extensively, fit right in Panama City, Panama - After taking with the Panama Harrier chapter and part in the opening event of the 75th ran as one of their team members in the Anniversary of the Panama Canal MAJ 50.6 mile race finishing I7th out of 121 Frank Rosato, Jr.. returned home to teams. Ixmisiana to pursue a law degree The race consisted of ten legs averag- Rosato, HQ STARC, went to Panama ing five miles per leg. The course began on a temporary duty assignment to at the Margarita Complex on the Atlan- serve as a staff officer for the US. tic side near the Colon city limits and Southern Command Deputy Chief of ended at the Fort Amador Officer's Club Staff for Reserve Affairs, on the Pacific side of the isthmus. Run- A second generation guardsman, ners fought 90-degree temperatures, hil- .Rosato is a lifelong resident of New ly terrain and looked forward to the Orleans and was a recent runner in the shaded stretches through tropical rain Seventh Annual TVansisthmian Relay forests. Race, the event that kicked off the Kosato said he would miss the new ceremonies planned this year to, friends ht had made in Panama when celebrate the completion of the Panama he returned to the States, but he was Canal 75 years ago. anxious to get back to his home. The on- It's not often a person can say that ly problem was that there would be no they took part in a race that is run hares laying trails and no partying with across a country, and from the Atlantic his unique Panama Hash House Harrier to the Pacific ocean. friends after the run. Not only did Rosato enjoy his assign- But maybe that will change. Maybe ment in Panama, he was also inducted New Orleans needs a Hash House Har- into an internationally known running rier chapter of its own. If that is so, club, the Hash House Harriers. Rosato, Rosato is just the person to start it.

TRANSISTHMIAN RUNNER MAJ in 17th overall out of 121 teams that Frank Rosato, HQ STARC, carries his ran in the 50.6 mile race across the team's baton during the third leg of the isthmus of Panama from the Atlantic to Seventh Annual Transisthmian Relay the Pacific. (Photo by SGT Mark A. Race in January. Rosato ran for the Schultz. 102nd PAD. Miss. National Hash Hou&e Hjrner team, which came Guard) Maunoir named Fee vs. Tuition at SLU

By CPT William C. Ratcliff in this example) while as much as $120 Recipient of in registration fees had to be paid by the Some Louisiana National Guardsmen Guardsman that was also previously ex- registering at Southeastern Louisiana empted by SLU Gentlemen Award University using the State Tuition Ex- Additionally. SLU has not yet chang- emption Program (STEP) for the Spring ed their fee bill to reflect this change. LTC Peter Maunoir of the Ixmisiana 1989 semester received a shock - fees For example, the fee bill still lists State Guard was recently named as one had to be paid before registration could $694.60 as tuition when only $575.00 is of the recipients of the Great Gentleman be completed. actually tuition with the remainder as Award of 1989 given by the East Jeffer- Southeastern Louisiana University registration fees that have not been son Hospital Auxiliary of Metairie for (SLU) chose to quit exempting its itemized separately. his work with the Red Cross. registration fees for this semester just Tb complicate this matter. SLU did MaumiT has been serving the Red before registration. Those fees are not decide to make this change until Cross since 1984. He was chairman of separate from tuition exemption and just before registration commenced. its Service to Military Families and must be paid by all students enrolling This resulted in little reaction time to Veterans, and a member of the Volunteer at Southeastern Louisiana University. notify Tuition Exemption users of the Personnel Committee and the Long Confusion resulted, however, when policy change. Range Planning Committee He is also students received their fee bills and were a member of the board of directors of asked to pay their registration fees. In conclusion. Southeastern Loui- the Southeast Louisiana Chapter of In the past, SLU exempted registra- siana University is lawful in their action. American Red Cross. He has been tion fees and tuition for LA National They have not singled out National awarded the American Red Cross' Ap- Guardsmen even though it was not re- Guardsmen since these registration fees' preciation Certificate in 1985, 1986 and quired to exempt registration fees by must be paid by the entire student body. 1987. law • only tuition. Further, the amount It is regrettable that more prior notifica- of tuition ($575 for a full time student tion could not be obtained to help STEP Maunoir has also been involved with at SLU for example) is set by the Board users prepare for this otherwise unfore- the New Orleans Association of of TVustees. Therefore, 100% of tuition seen expense when registering for this Children's learning Disabilities, Junior was exempted during registration ($575 semester at SLU Achievement, the United Way, and he supports St. Michael's special school and the Archbishop's Community Ap- Sales Taxes Medical Expenses peal which provides foods and services to the poor in New Orleans. State and local income t; xes, real estate Taxpayers may deduct only that part of Before retiring into the State Guard. taxes and personal property taxes remain their unreimbursed medical and deptal Maunoir spent eight years in the Loui- fully deductible. Taxpayers may not deduct expenses that are more than 7.5 percent of siana Army National Guard, and retired state and local sales taxes. their adjusted gross income. from Battery D. 1st Battalion, 141st Field Artillery as a Master Sergeant. MAR APR 1989 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 13 LTG Colin L. Powell Nominated as FORSCOM'S COMMANDER IN CHIEF FORSCOM will be getting a new General Staff College and the National Commander in Chief when Gen Joseph War College He also was a White House T. Palastra, Jr. retires in April Fellow. Former President Ronald Reagan During his military career Powell has nominated Lt Gen. Colin L, Powell for commanded a company, a battalion in promotion to four star general and the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea, a assignment as Commander in Chief of brigade in the 101st Airborne Division Forces Command. and V Corps, United States Army If confirmed by the Senate, ftwell will Europe Other assignments include two replace Palastra in April Powell is ser- tours in Vietnam and military assistant ving as the president's National Securi- to the Secretary of Defense ty Advisor. Powell, who was commissioned Powell's awards and decorations in- through ROTC, has a bachelor's degree clude the Defense Distinguished Service in geology from the City College of New Medal Legion of Merit. legion of Merit York and a master's in business ad- with oak leaf cluster, the Soldier's ministration from George Washington Medal, the Bronze Star and the Purple LTG Herbert Temple. Chief, National Guard Bureau (seated on desk) visited the Heart. United States Property and Fiscal Oflice at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans in University, Washington D.C January. He met with the employees of the USP-FO to get a feeling of how things Powell is a graduate of the Infantry A son of West Indian immigrants. Powell is married and has three children. were going at the grass roots level. (State PAO Photo) School, the US. Army Command and Paybody in Panama: "It's a trip I'll never forget." By SFC David B. Smith Pabody and CPT Tim Vorin of Illinois see and still have their hands free Once the interpreter outside When asked why 241st PAD Staff were asked to help with an emergency inside, they found that the baby had he had left, the interpreter responded CW2 Glenn D. Pabody of HHC 527th baby delivery in the town of Poopo near- already been delivered, but decided to that the hut people practiced voodoo, Kngr Bn spent 15 days on a medical ly twenty miles away. Armed with the offer any assistance still needed. They and he would not go back in. Pabody training exercise in December. necessary medical equipment and their asked the interpreter to question the wpnt back inside, and ho nnrf Vorin com- "It's a trip 111 never forget," said the interpreter, they traveled a dangerous, mother, but he had mysteriously disap- pleted their work and left immediately. physician's assistant. nearly nonexistent road by jeep to mud peared. As Pabody looked around to "We saw ailments there like none Pabody flew from Shreveport to hut on the side of a mountain. find him he noticed animals and animal we've seen in the states," Pabody said. Chicago to join with Company B, 204th Since there was no electricity, Pabody skins hanging around the perimeter of "Ill remember this experience for a long Medical Battalion of the Illinois Na- rigged a light to his head so they could the hut. Leaving the hut, Pabody found time" tional Guard. The 60 doctors, dentists, nurses, veterinarians and their assistants traveled via commercial airline to LaPaz, Bolivia on December 3rd. Once in Bolivia, the guardsmen were given a few days to become acclimated to the thin atmosphere of the 14.000 foot elevation. "It was especially hard on those of us who live below sea level," he said. Once acclimated, the group was divid- ed into two teams and sent to different locations. Pabody was stationed at an abandoned military hospital in Pazina. a town of about 5,000 inhabitants. "Our usual work day was from 0730 to 1730 hours, and the lines of patients often started to form at the door at 0400 hours," he said. Many of the patients they saw were Bolivian Indians which created a language barrier. "Our interpreters need- ed interpreters to communicate, so sometimes things became a little con- fused," he said. During their 15 day stint, guard doc- tors saw between 4.000 and 5,000 pa- tients. Many suffered from worm in- festation or malnutrition. Skin problems were also encountered because people lived above the timber line thus they had little shelter from the sun's rays. Dentists pulled or repaired over 5,000 teeth and the vets worked on thousands of farm and domestic animals. Due to the inherent strength of llamas, the locals preferred that the vets leave them CW2 Paybody enjoys a little time for mmng ' with the Bolivian children in Puino. alone. Page 14 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN MAR APR 1989 Good to Know Information

ROA members are eligible for the Scholarships graduate fellowships. Because of the minimum tuition fees, attendance at Available community colleges will not be considered. Travel Discounts One hundred college scholarships I>ast year there were approximately worth up to $500 each will be awarded The Military Traffic Management A couple of restrictions apply, 1500 requests for applications and more Command in Falls Church, Va, has an- for the 1989-90 academic year by the than 500 were submitted for considera- however. If a family elects to use the Reserve Officers Association (ROA) of nounced that Greyhound Lines, Inc. is $149 fare for children, additional tion. The scholastic aptitude test (SAT) offering a new travel program for service the United States. scores of the winners were between 1200 children's discounts cannot be used Eighty-five will be undergraduate members, including members of the Na- In addition. Greyhounds package ex- and 1530 and their high school grade tional Guard, and their families, which scholarships to members or children or point average ranged from 3.6 to 4.0. press program is still available and pro- grandchildren of members of the ROA provides round-trip service between any vides special rates to any point served or ROA Ladies Clubs. Children under 21 two points served by Greyhound for a by the company. The cost is $10 for of deceased but paid up members also fare of $149 and tickets are good for 120 packages up to 60 pounds and $20 for are eligible. Military Lodging days. packages from 61 to 100 pounds. The 15 graduate fellowships will be Besides active duty members, the ser- awarded to members of ROA. On the road again? Make military vice is also available to National For more information on these pro- Termed the Henry J. Heilly Memorial lodging your home away from home and Guardsmen and reservists as well as grams, contact your local Greyhound Scholarship IVogram. the awards honor S;IM- a lot of money in the process. foreign active duty personnel. office- the late Army Reserve brigadier general Military Living Publications has just who was ROA's first president 1922-23. published a new edition of itj all-tin*' Applications for the 1989-90 academic favorite guidebook to more than 400 Space - A Flight Schedule military hotel-type lodging facilities year are now available and may be ob- "Military and Diplomats World" is a regularly contains Space-A World Wide around the world. Look for TEM- tained by writing ROA Scholarship, 1 unique publication and contains infor- Flight Schedules. A special subscription Constitution Ave., N.E., Washington. PORARY MILITARY LODGING mation and articles on U.S. Armed offer for retired and handicapped peo- D.C or by calling 202-479-2200. Com- AROUND THE WORLD at your ex Forces personnel (active or retired), US. ple is $10.00 for one year, $20.00 for 3 change it has a purple cover. If not pleted applications must be received by Armed Forces families, as well as regar- years. Subscription offer for active per- the committee no later than April 1, available at your exchange, the book ding the Department of the State. Fur- sonnel and others are $15.00 for one 1989. may be ordered by mail for $11.45 from thermore, "Military and Diplomats year, and $27.00 for three years. For Undergraduate applicants must be Military IJving Publications, PO. Box World" gathers articles from the IS. subscriptions, please send your check members of ROA or ROAL or their 2347, Falls Church, VA 22042. Add Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, Coast or money order to: children or grandchildren and must be SI.00 for first class postage. Phone Guard, and the Department of State as attending or accepted for full-time orders are accepted with VISAyMaster well as from other sources. Military and Diplomats World undergraduate studies at a regionally card, or American Express curds. Phone It should particularly be mentioned HU Box 10880 Dept. B accredited college or university. Only 703) 237-0203. that "Military and Diplomats World" Arlington, Va 22210-1808

1040E2—DO IT YOURSELF Remember a Vet feur tax instruction package contains the information needed to complete the form. This Signal Sheet is simply an aid. Like a traffic stgnal. it does not I have been a patient in a VA tell you how or why you should do something. Rather, it alert* you to things Hospital, and I can tell you that it is you don't want to miss. nice to have someone (anyone) come and VOU CAN ONLY USE II you find it helpful, please use It along with your tax instructions, never IMIS FORM W YOU: in place of them. visit with you. I think that if we did ARC SINGLE. H4/E ANY LME something like this, it would help the pa- WITHOUT AN AMOUNT NO DEPENDENTS ARE NOT U OR OVER OR BLANK DO NOT tients and the soldiers a whole lot" 1040EZ SMftMlllmwtmMO BLIND HAVE INCOME 1988 ENTER 0 Thank you, FROM WAGES AND TAXABLE INTEREST Of \t and a Soldier Who Cares" 0*Mff>«lD*T OBI |0|/|2|3M5(> 7|&h| IF YOU DONT HAVE MOO OR LESS AM) • c* uj-oo-«?>» This arrived in my mail one day, a TAXABLE INCOME OF :IJTI*T. P. Hay 1 A LABEL. MAKE SURE LESS THAN S50.0OO ;~ ' " Aoiuf* (Itxiit Wl YOU PLACE YOUR while back, just as you see it No name, :»UOJt, HI CTHHERE "1 INI • just A Vet and a Soldier Who Cares. He USE PEEL-OFF LABEL BE SURE TO MARK wrote it beneath two editorials written ITS ON THE FRONT OF ONE OF THESE to SOLDIERS magazine The article YOUR TAX PACKAGE IF BOXES. EITHER ANYTHING IS WRONG YES OR "MO." these two editorials referred to was CORRECT IT RIGHT about a post commander who encourag- ON THE LABEL \. (PLACE DOLLAR VsJ AMOUNTS TO THE ed his troops to visit veterans in the VA. \T OF THE AND One editorial mentioned the close pro- > CENTS TO THE RtGHT YOU MUST CHECK ROUND OFF. LESS ximity of Guard and Reserve units to YES OR HO CHANCE FOR ERRORS HERE IF YOU CAN these hospitals. This spurred the BE CLAIMED AS A anonymous writer to write to me say- D«NOENT. PLEASE THY TO USE WORKSHEET NUMBERS WITHIN ing simply that it would be nice if we ON BACK THE BOXES would remember our veterans and visit them. Just visit them, talk to them, IF THIS AMOUNT B 150.000 OR MORE. thank them, and most of all remember YOU CANNOT USE them. THIS FORM Fewer and fewer of our guardsmen to- day are war veterans. We have some Vietnam vets among us, and even fewer LINE 10 SHOULD BE FILLED IN IF LINE • IS Korean vets. It should not fall to them LARGER THAN LINE 9 to remember their fallen and wounded TMS IS YOUR REFUND comrades. It is a personal responsibili- ^l--,—-.-,^,.1*—. i ^/IF LINE » IS LAHOEH. ^| ty of us all. •y haBV*fi40v•••••••*, At tMn tolvv** I '*• ••! J»* r>~» *>**** ^v TMt AWO^MT TOU I OON T FORGET TO *^ I """"_•"'*•"' *~* I OWE GOES ON UNC II. I Remember a veteran who spends his SIGN AND DATE ni i days confined in a hospital so that you - - may walk around freely. Visit tRe VA hospital in your area. --2LT Junkers, State PAO MAR APR 1989 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 15 / Bill of Rights Created Through Controversy Framers of the Constitution had needed to be written into the Constitu- business under the new Constitution." overstepped their bounds. The Congress tion before it should be ratified," he This deal gained enough votes so had charged them to amend the Articles added. Massachusetts ratified the Constitution of Confederation, not write a complete- The Federalists launched a massive on February 6, 1788. ly new document. Secondly, the argu- public education effort, highlighted by "With the exception of Maryland, ment was that Congress was the instru- The Federalist Paper, penned by John which ratified the Constitution in April ment for ratification. Who had ever Jay, Alexander Hamilton, and James 1789, the rest of the states ratified the heard of a popular plebiscite? This was, Madison. Constitution under this deal" Wright after all. years before such an idea gain- They also moved politically to attack said ed currency. the Anti-Federalists. The document was placed in force "They eventually decided to present "The Federalists were quick to when New Hampshire - the ninth state the Constitution to the states," Wright capitalize on the negative connotations - ratified it on June 21,1788. "The only This year marks the 200th anniver said. of the Anti-Federalists. They were issue left after that was whether a state sary of the ratification of the Those opposed to the Constitution against something and had nothing to wanted to be in the United States or Constitution. still thought they had done well Accor- present in its place It was sort of the not," said Wright. Reading history books makes it seem ding to Wright, had the Constitution 18th century version of 'when did you Virginia and New York ratified in that the process was foregone conclu- been voted on in September 1787, it stop beating your wife' question," June and July 1788. North Carolina sion. In reality, the fight for the Con- would likely have been soundly defeated Wright said ratified the Constitution in November stitution was a close and often bitter "This was where the political acumen The Federalists also moved quickly to 1789 and Rhode Island ratified on May struggle of the Framers and their credibility with get momentum on their side Before the 29. 1790. This is something to be kept in mind the people came into play," Wright said. end of 1878, Delaware, Pennsylvania and "Coming up with the Constitution as the Department of Defense, along There was a split on the issue. New Jersey ratified the Constitution. was only half the fight," Wright said. with the rest of the nation, celebrates On the more conservative side, the Georgia and Connecticut followed in "Selling the document to the country and studies the debates and com- Federalists favored the Constitution as January. Those five were in the was a major feat Today the Anti- promises that attended the ratification written. Tlie Anti-Federalists repre- Federalist camp Then came the big test Federalist have a bad reputation of the Constitution, sented the "more extreme" side and op- Massachusetts would be the first because people believe they were simp- When the Framers presented the Con- posed the Constitution unless it was state to vote on the Constitution in ly against the Constitution. We should stitution to the nation, there was a sec- severely revised which the Federalists had not stacked be very thankful to them. Without the tion on how it would be ratified. Even "The parties were not divided by the the deck. Anti-Federalist effort we would not have this was open to debate. fact that the government needed to be Federalist leaders perceived a genuine our Bill of Rights." (Reprinted courtesy "When the Framers presented the changed, just in how it should be divid- concern on the part of the Anti- o£: Mr. Jim Ganmoiw. Arawd 'fern* Constitution to congress, it was not ed," Wright said "Both sides were con- Federalists over the Constitution and Information Services, PENTAGRAM, greeted with universal joy," said Dr. cerned about protecting liberty. After proposed a deal. January 21, 1988} Robert Wright, the resident expert on all, they had just fought a war to pro- "The lack of a Bill of Rights was the Constitution at the Army Center of tect that. specifically the thing that concerned the Military History in Washington. "The Federalists believed there were Anti-Federalists," Wright said. "The "There was some debate as to enough checks and balances in the Con- Federalists proposed ratifying the Con- whether it should even be presented." stitution to protect liberty while the stitution as it was and then adding a The argument first was that the Anti-Federalists felt specific liberties Bill of Rights as the first order of

One of man's finest qualities is describ- ed by the simple word "guts" - the abili- ty to take it. If you have the discipline to stand fast when your body wants to run, if you can control your temper and remain cheerful in the face of monotony or disappointment, you have "guts" in the soldiering sense. This ability to take it must be trained - the training is hard, mental as well as physical. But once in- grained, you can face and flail the enemy as a soldier, and enjoy the challenges of life as a civilian. COL John S. Roosma Soldier Athlete Page 16 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN MAR APR 1989 Psst! Military Intelligence is looking for you

By 2LT Maria L. Jonkers State PAO The 415th Military' Intelligence Bat- talion (linguist! is looking for guardsmen who are fluent in Czechoslovakia!!, Dutch. French. German. Polish. Rus- sian. Portuguese, Bulgarian, Norwegian, Romanian, and Italian. For those who are not fluent in these languages but would like to learn them, they're looking for you too. This newly organized battalion is headquartered in Baton Rouge, and has open career fields in counter-intelligence, interrogation, intelligence analyst, and voice interceptors. Of course, cooks, clerks, and supply personnel are also needed, but these jobs do not require proficiency in a foreign language The battalion has 136 positions available - nineteen of which are full time A high school diploma, or GED is re- quired for consideration according to MAJ Tommy Hancock. "We're also look- ing for individuals who possess a clear speaking voice with no speech im- pediments. An aptitude test will be ad- ministered to test an individual's abili- ty to learn a new language." Recruits will first attend basic train- ing, followed by the language schools usuajjy located at the Presidio in r.aiilnmia l.«>ntfma' i"'tVMi,_ is followed by the military intelligence technical school offered in Arizona. Those individuals already fluent in a forvign tongue will not be required to at- tend the language school "The language courses may be worth up to 26 college credit hours," Hancock said. "This, coupled with the Guard's outstanding educational benefits, makes this a unique opportunity, especially for foreign language students." "Having a language skill today is a real asset for young men and women who want to get involved in the inter- national business community of thr 1990s", he added. The language schools provide the minimum professional skill necessary to read, write, speak and understand the foreign language. "We really need prior service members who already have this particular job skill," said MSG Joseph Gardemal. recruiting supervisor. "The unit is very rank heavy, and a dedicated, sharp soldier can shoot to the top of the ranks." "This is not a unit strictly for the James Bonds, although counter- intelligence certainly gets into that aspect," Hancock said "This is also not your usual Army unit. These soldiers usually pitch tents and camp out under the stars only once a year during the field training exercise" TtkM MWApapw id an authoriaad publication far marabart at tfa* l.onta»ana Army and Air National "Annual training may see these The Adjutant General, La. Army and Air GuanL Contents ol th» Louisiana Guudanuui an not soldiers working overseas in the coun- National Guard nicmaifly the official view*, or vodotMd by th» (IS. try of their tongue, working with the Maj Gen Ansel M. Stroud. Jr. QttmoM, D^pammnt of Dafanaa. D^artmant at On Army, or tha Louisiana National Guard. regular Army on real-world missions. Louisiana Guardsman Chief of Staff OnpnaJ •ruck* pmainin* to Louisiana Nation*! The opportunity here for a young man Col James K Corery Guard uiuu or individuate that would bt of mtaMt to or woman is incredible," Hancock said tha Guard cmmnunity may b* aubmfttad t.-> La. Na- Public Affairs Officer tional Guard. Offica of It* AG. TANG PAO I2LT Interested individuals can call the LT Maria L. Jonkers Jonhftnl, Jaduoo Bar rucks. N«* OrU-ans. La. 415th Military Intelligence Battalion at 701464330. <504> 358-0445.