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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 JULY/AUGUST 1990

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LOUISIANA December ESGR Month ARMY NATIONAL GUARD By 1LT Maria L. Jonkers also created a Governor's Advisory Com- State PAO mission on Military Affairs by executive

order. CAUL E Governor Buddy Roemer signed a pro- The commission will be comprised of GFNEBAL UNITED STATES ARM1 clamation in mid-June declaring the at least 21 members appointed by the month of December as Employer Sup- Governor to serve for a term of three port of the Guard and Reserve month. years. Membership shall consist of the The governor signed the proclamation following: before a bank of photographers and The Adjutant General of Louisiana or video cameras in the Governor's Pi-ess designee, the chairman of the State Conference Room at the Louisiana State ESGR committee or designee, the Capitol. Secretary of the Department of ""The proclamation read in part... "the Economic Development or designee, Louisiana Committee for Employer Sup- commanders from major military in- port of the Guard and Reserve is to be stallations within the State of Louisiana commended for its efforts to make other or designee, commanders from major businessmen and civic leaders aware of military commands stationed within the the invaluable leadership, teamwork and State of Louisiana or designee, one professional abilities developed in their member from the House of Represen- employees who are a vital part of the tatives, one member from the Senate, Guard and Reserve." and the remaining members shall be The Louisiana ESGR committee chosen from active and retired military The ACOE trophy and $100.000 award check were on display in Schiro Hall during presented plaques of appreciation to personnel, representatives of state and an Army Communities of Excellence Workshop given by Mr. Larry Black, ACOE coordinator for Chief of Staff, Army arid LTC Alfred Taylor, ACOE coordinator for Governor Roemer, Speaker of the House local government, and citizens interested National Guard Bureau. This two day workshop, attended by directorate, battalion Jimmy Dimos; and Speaker Pro Temp of in military affairs. and major command representatives was held at Jackson Barracks in July. The the Senate Sammy Nunez. This commission will provide a forum speakers imparted valuable information on how to conduct a successful Army Com- Speaker Pro Temp Huntington for military interests, as well as serve as munities of Excellence Program. (State PAO Photo) Downer, a major in the Louisiana Na- a liaison between the various military tional Guard was also honored. entities and various civilian interests At the same pi-ess conference Roemer within the State. Louisiana Wins Energy Chief of Staff Hotline Conservation Award By SPC Lucas J. Landreneau Jr. energy by ten percent and mobility 241st PAD Staff energy by five percent, Hymel said. "But most importantly," he added, "the Guard The Louisiana Army National Guard was able to do this while still maintain- has won the Director's award for Energy ing the training standards set for each Conservation for the Fifth Army. The unit and its mission accomplishment." energy conservation efforts were "This is the first year LAARNG par- Guard to Assume Leader evaluated with other states in the Fifth ticipated in this national competition Army area and Louisiana was found to and our first victory," he said "It was the be the most efficient. effort of all of the commanders and their Role In All Emergencies troops that made it possible." "The Louisiana Guard was able to ex- The Energy Action Committee was Recent legislation spearheaded by natural or man-made. perience a 30 percent increase in the responsible for the conception of the Speaker Pro-Tempore (MAJ) Hunt The Louisiana Emergency track and wheel vehicles and a ten per- LAARNG Energy Conservation Plan. Downer now places the Office of Preparedness Association (LEPA) sup- cent increase in facilities while main- The plan was devised to ensure that the Emergency Preparedness (OEP) under ported the military for the role of tak- taining troop strength of 124 percent in Louisiana National Guard would the direction of the State Military ing over the OEP because the National the 1989 fiscal year," said MAJ Willard establish and maintain an effective Department, and the Adjutant General, Guard and other military components Hymel, Secretary of the Louisiana Ar- energy conservation program which will Louisiana National Guard. within Louisiana have always taken the my National Guard Energy Action Com- result in the saving of tax dollars as well This action took place as a result of a lead to assist local governments in mitigation, response and recoveiy efforts. mittee. Consequently, the Guard was as causing less harm to our lack of direction and cohesion in State able to reduce consumption of facility environment. OEP that necessitated a change. This The National Guard is also in a position change also ensures effective and to access resources far beyond state and smooth communication that was sorely local capabilities. needed between the state and local Several states throughout the U.S* emergency groups. have already placed their Emergency This newspaper is an authorized The OEP, which was formerly under Preparedness and Civil Defense depart- publication of members of the Louisiana the Department of Public Safety, is ments under the military, and they met Army and Air National Guard. Contents responsible for the coordination of with success. Louisiana Guardsman of the Louisiana Guardsman are not emergencies and training of personnel With hurricane season here, the The Adjutant General, La. Army necessarily the official views, or endors- to coordinate and respond to disasters legislature had to act fast, and the bill and Air National Guard ed by, the U.S. Goverment, Department within the state, be they chemical. went into effect July 1st. —State PAO Maj. Gen. Ansel M. Stroud, Jr. of Defense, Department of the Army, or Chief of Staff the Louisiana National Guard. Col. James K. Corley Original articles pertaining to Loui- Deadline for all articles for next siana National Guard units or indivi- Public Affairs Office duals that would be interest to the month's issue will be September 21st. 1LT Maria L. Jonkers Guard community may be submitted to: La. National Guard, Office of the AG Front Cover: LANG - PAO (1 LT Jonkers), Jackson Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 156th Infantry undergoes driver's training on the Barracks, New Orleans, La. 70146-0330. Bradley Fighting Vehicle during AT 90 at Fort Polk in June. (Photo by MAJ Tommy Rigsby. 256th Inf Bde PAO) JULY/AUGUST 1990 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page3 Alan J. Tucker Outstanding Airman By SPC Kristi Moon 241st PAD Staff

Alan J. Tucker has been named Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 1990. AlC Tucker, one of the eight chosen as finalist for the Outstanding Airmen of the "fear, was selected from 102,000 eligible contenders. The selections began at the unit level, continued to state level and advanced to the national level. Selections are based on talent, positive leadership, and dedication. As a cable splicing project and maintenance specialist Tucker is assign- ed to the 214th Eng In Sq in New Orleans. He said "they expect a lot from me I put forth a lot of effort and will con- tinue to strive on." Members of the 159th Tactical Fighter Group work in below freezing temperatures A 1987 graduate of L. W. Higgins during their annual training at Keflavik, Iceland in May. (159th TFG Photo) High School, Tucker is majoring in elec- trical engineering, at the University of New Orleans. He is a member of Alpha Theta Epsilon Honor Society, the Na- 159th Tac Ft Gp tional Society of Black Engineers, and the Louisiana Engineering Society. He enlisted in the Louisiana Air Na- Deploys to Iceland tional Guard in 1987. Since that time he AlC Alan J. Tucker has accomplished such feats as the Safe- Outstanding Airmen for 1990 By SRA Debbie Hebert challenging as the mission itself. The ty Management Award for Standard In- rapidly changing climatic conditions, in- stallation Practices. A noticeable absence of F-15's in the cluding sunshine, fog, rain, sleet, snow, Tucker is employed by the Pepsi ways of routing and documenting routes New Orleans area from April 21 ice pellets and sunshine all within a Cola/Delta Beverage Group as a dispat- of delivery while establishing reports through May 4 was a result of twelve of span of forty-five minutes, resulted in cher/computer operator where he has concerning output and profits. the airplanes and more than two hun- people and airplanes scattered across been cited for "Exceptional Perfor- "This is just a stepping stone in my dred members of the Louisiana Air Na- two continents. Although the C-5, 12 mance" in developing more efficient military career," Tucker said. tional Guard participating in Exercise F-15's, an EC 135, a chartered DC 10 Coronet Mesa 90. The unit deployed to and a C-130 all listed Keflavik as their Keflavik, Iceland. The purpose of the destination, weather grounded 6 F-15's visit was to develop expertise in in Langley, AF Base Virginia, 6 F-15's operating in cold weather conditions, and in Keflavik, a C-5 and an EC-135 in in unfamiliar locale. Mildenhall Air Force Base (just outside Pilots of the 159th sat alert with one of London) and a C-130 in Goose Bay, F-15A aircraft alongside their active du- New-foundland. ty counterpart with an F-15C aircraft. Returning to New Orleans was not ap- CPT Mark Stevens recorded his first in- preciably easier. Only the first six of the tercept of a Russian Bear aircraft while scheduled twelve F-15's arrived on time. on alert. After several delays and several Support crews worked out of the new- breakdowns, the 159th was able to bring ly combined maintenance area. Broken everyone and all equipment back safe- airplanes were given shelter from the ly. Although the challenges were present wind and snow in one of the newly con- and sometimes seemed insurmountable, structed HAS' (Hardened Aircraft valuable experience was gained by par- Shelter). These shelters are designed to ticipating members of the 159th TFG. withstand the harsh weather conditions "This trip afforded me the opportuni- common to the North Atlantic region. ty to observe my officers and NCO's at Other members worked right alongside work in adverse conditions such as The Louisiana Air National Guard Golf team took the USNAS Commander's Cup their active duty counterparts in such severe weather and a shortage of in golf. Team members CMSGT Vito Scorsone, MSGT James Gates, and CMSGT Charles Mehle accept presentation of the Captain's Cup, with COL Jimmy Hunt, areas as kitchen, motor pool and supp- quarters that was compounded by an in- CRT D. L. Hargis. The Air Guard team defeated sixteen teams in playoff matches ly services. flux of a large number of unannounced before edging past the Air Force Reserve in the final match to win the Captain's The logistics of moving a great NATO troops that we needed to share Cup. (Photo by SMSGT Ken Barlowe, LAANG) number of men and material to this quarters with," added COL James L. region in the Artie circle proved just as Thibodeaux, 159th Tactical Fighter Group Commander. 214th EIS Assists in Telephone System Modernization By SSG Dean M. Arnett 214th EIS UPAR 214th Engineering Installation (fiber optic interfacing) equipment to be to assist in the removal of "XY" Squadron recently mobilized to help out used with the new digital switch at equipment. As the Air Force continues to moder- with this project at Eglin AFB, Florida. Eglin" said MSG Landa. "For the next couple of years, this is nize telephone central offices on all its According to Engineering Installation He added, "the new equipment con- the kind of job we'll be called on to do," bases, local Air National Guardsmen are Team Chief MSG Tom Landa, the old nects the satellite exchanges to the cen- said Landa. He added, "We'll pack up packing up and going to help. "XY" equipment was removed from aux- tral office at Eglin via fiber optic cable, and go to a base, rip out some of the old The immense removal and replace- iliary fields one and two (bombing which through the net-mux {Network equipment and put in something new." ment of antiquated telephone equipment ranges) and radar site C-6. Multiplexer) can carry more conserva- The Engineering Installation Division is handled, for the most part, by in- "We successfully completed the job tions over less wire." has a number of projects throughout the dependent contractors local to each base. which included removing old switches Another Inside Plant team mobilized world which members of the 214th may However, Inside Plant troops from the and batteries and connecting power to to Patrick AFB, FL earlier this summer be called upon to help. Page 4 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN JULY/AUGUST 1990 Cajun Warriors Work Hard, Play Hard Bradley challenges 3rd Battalion By SFC David B. Smith 241st PAD Staff they are as professional and proficient as Army personnel. I'll return after a Members of the Louisiana National month away and they can remember Guard's 3rd Battalion, 156th Infantry everything." Brigade participated in NET (New PFC Joseph M. Strickland of Company Equipment Training) training at Fort A, 3rd Battalion, serves as a driver for Polk. The Army's NET Team from Fort the Bradley. He said that he really en- Benning, Georgia, worked with guard- joys his job and "it's better than mar- smen on their new Bradley M-2 Fighting ching into battle." SGT John C. Lundy, Vehicle System. Strickland's Bradley commander, said The Bradley is the newest infantry "this is really fun. I've had a blast so far vehicle to arrive at the brigade since the and we haven't even got it out to really M-l Abrams Tank was received in try it." November 1989. It is serviced by a crew Lundy had high praise for the NET of three and carries 10 soldiers and their Team. > equipment. It has a range of 300 miles, "They are very professional," he said, These children get a view from Daddy's seat in a display of Bradley Fighting Vehicles can travel at rates of up to 40mph and "and the best leaders I've ever seen. during Family Day. (Photo by MAJ Tom Rigsby, 256th Inf Bde PAO) packs a 25mm main gun, two 60mm They are completely knowledgable and machine guns and TOW missies. make the training so much fun you can't SSG Robert Dawson of Shreveport is help but learn." a member of the Army's NET Team and SSG Dawson gave credit to the guard- he feels that the Bradley's is "the best smen for the NET Team's enthusiasm. vehicle built for the Army with the "National Guard troops are easy to soldier in mind." He said that he and train. They are always interested and other team members will spend a total have a willingness to learn which makes of 14 months with their National Guard our job enjoyable." "Training on the counterparts teaching them everything Bradley is always different", said Lun- from how to start the vehicle to how to dy. "From maintenance to operation, it's service and maintain it. "I've worked a challenge. The new guard is ex- with guardsmen before and feel that citing. .. it really is!" The Cookin' Cousins By MAJ Tommy Rigsby First Cook Farrell says he works well 256th Inf Bde PAO with his cousin. "I've been the mess steward for the last 12 years. The big- First Cook SGT Farrell and Second gest and best change I've seen is the new Cook SGT Louis Louviere are the heart Mobil Kitchen Trailer (MKT). These are LA Guard family pauses in the shade during family day. (Photo by MAJ Tommy of the HHC, battalion mess section. Far- self-contained kitchens with 4 burners, Rigsby, 256th Inf Bde PAO) rell, who is 38 and Louis who is 56 have 2 ovens, a grill, ice chest, storage space been together with the battalion for the and two serving lines. last ten years. Both have been in the Guard for 18 1/2 years and this is their "The only improvement I could sug- next to last camp before retiririg. gest is that when they issue the MKT's Soldiers Relax With Louis' Guard career started in 1950 they include a portable steam/hot water when he enlisted in the battalion. After generator with it. This would not only serving his six years, he did a two year speed up and improve cleaning, it would Families During AT. hitch with the Army then returned to also assist in sterilization and general the battalion to cook with his cousin. He field sanitation." CSM Willie C. Gros who set up Fami- works for Otis Engineering as a list boat When asked what they liked most By MAJ Tom Rigsby ly Day, said, "We had a scheduled break operator when not cooking with the "Ca- about their jobs they responded in 256th Ing Bde PAO in training and this gave us an oppor- jun Warriors". Cousin Farrell is in the unison, "We love to cook. We love to tunity to visit with family and friends. family sugar cane farming business. watch our men enjoy the food and leave More than 50 percent of the Bat- Companies organized their own pro- "I've seen lots of changes" Louis said, with a smile." talion's families came to Fort Polk on grams. This also gave the soldiers' "I used to be able to go out and fire all SFC Steve Cornner, Bn Food Service Sunday, June 25 to visit their husbands, families a chance to meet the guard- the battalion's weapons, but now I just SGT, said, "These two are true cajuns. fathers, sons and boyfriends. AH were smens' employers. The 3-156 has been, get to shoot for annual qualification. They speak from the heart and go out treated to softball, volleyball, barbeque, is and always will be family oriented. That's the part I miss the most about the of their way to increase the quality and a close-up look at the Bradley Fighting This was just another opprtunity for us old guard. I love to fire different taste of the food to fit the palates of their Vehicle and just visiting with each other. to get together. Some of the wives of the weapons. I'm too old to become an infan- men. If the menu calls for chicken gravy, Volleyball games quickly became com- family coordinating-committee met with tryman, so after one more camp I guess they make a roux from scratch." petitive as the medics took on several me to find out when the men would be I will call it quits." Cornner added, "I often detect flavors opponents. released upon returning home so they When asked about young men joining and spices that I know were not provid- Some families spent the day at could have everything set up for their the guard he said, "I think it's a good ed by the Army. This just goes to show Alligator Lake picnicking, fishing and welcome home parties in the five ar- opportunity for a young guy. He learns how they do the little extra to please the relaxing. mories involved. This is just another ex- self discipline and a lot about working men. They and some of our older cooks SPC Michael Weksler said, "Bradley ample of the involvement families have with other people. He learns skills, like are ready to retire. The battalion will training has been very demanding and in the Family program." Gros added, mechanics, cooking and others that he miss them, but these guys have taken time consuming. Many of our guys have "Morale was already high with the can use outside. He can also go to school the time to show the young cooks their spent a lot of time away from home and Bradley training, but this opportunity to free if he wants. And don't forget," he secrets. This is the mark of a cajun chef. this was just great. Some of us who show their families what they learned added, "If he is with us, he eats real Stop by some time and sample our ca- didn't have families coming up took the and what they would learn refocused good." jun cuisine" duties for those who did." and increased their dedication." JULY/AUGUST 1990 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page5 Employers Get a Taste of the Soldier's Life By MAJ Tommy A. Rigsby Following lunch, they were ed the F-85 in Korea and the technology Joe Noel, Vice President of CESCO 256 Inf Bde Artillery, the historic adjustments New Orleans area Viet- coach, published author, and sometimes command, which is what public affairs Washington Artillery in New Orleans. namese immigrants have made to the poet, Rigsby is busy changing the face is supposed to do," said Barilleaux. In addition, Rigsby was officially pro- American way of life," said the Vietnam of the Public Affairs section at brigade Rigsby said his philosophy boils down moted to Major at the LAARNG Of- Combat veteran. headquarters. to making the soldiers and the public at ficer's Convention in Monroe in April He was drafted in March 1969, was an "Since MAJ Rigsby took over, our sec- large more aware of the role of the after receiving notification of the promo- honor trainee at basic training and AIT, tion has really taken off and assumed a modern National Guard. tion in March. and the top graduate at the NCO number of duties that public affairs was "The training is the same as that "At first, I was suprised at my assign- Academy in Fort Benning, Ga. in late designed for, but was never tasked to do received by active duty soldiers," said ment as the brigade PAO, but on second 1969-early 1970. much of," said Section Sgt SFC Kirk Rigsby. "National Guardsmen are some thought, I feel the experience I've had Rigsby went to Vietnam in April 70 Barilleaux. of the best-trained soldiers in the world, has prepared me for this post," said as Assistant Operations Sergeant for the "Public Affairs is sometimes viewed as and the best-educated," Jie added. Rigsby. 101st Airborne Division, returned to the nothing more than photographers, but "Our job in Public Affairs, as I see it, Rigsby is Science Department chair- states in Jan '71, and entered the there is so much more that we are is to advise the command and tell the man at Abramson High School in New reserves until receiving his direct com- qualified for and are now being tasked story of the men and women who do the Orleans and a consultant to Merrill mission in Apr 77. with said Barilleaux, who explained most important part-time work in Publishing Co., a major textbook Awards include the Bronze Star, Army that the Public Affairs office had gone America," said Rigsby. JULY/AUGUST 1990 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 7 159th Practices Dual Priorities at AT '90 By 1LT Tracie Kiviaho MASH unit members went to either Training (NET) for the Minimum Essen- sergeants was superb. They took charge 159 MASH Ft. Sam Houston for medical skills tial Equipment (MEET) Set now at of their troops whatever location they evaluation, PLDC for alternate training, Camp Villere. The culmination of this were at. Really, the outstanding leader- (Ft. Sam Houston, Texas) "Emergen- or Camp Beauregard to hone initial training and equipment issue ship was evidenced by the training ac- cy, Emergency," — "Admission to Bed 14, maintenance and supply skills. came with a test of military skills dur- complished at all the training sites. I am Ward 43 South, Sergeant Jones. What's SSG Don Thomas took a contingent of ing the April Field Exercise at Camp particularly proud of the fact that we his vitals." 159th MASH members are ten personnel to Camp Beauregard. The Villere. At this exercise multi-echelon had 22 people attending PLDC." familiar with these kinds of sounds, and group participated in a TAMMS (The training was utilized. The Annual This Aimual Training was a successful even more so that they just completed Army Maintenance Management Training at Ft. Sam Houston served as validation of medical proficiency and ex- two weeks of annual training at Ft. Sam System) class and had hands on ex- a complete turn around in objectives. pertise for the 159th MASH. Unlike Houston, Texas. perience with maintenance and coor- This type of medical evaluation had not most units in the LAARNG where com- The MASH, just returned from their dination with the Directorate of occured for over five years. bat skills are the primary focus—the annual training, was evaluated on Maintenance (DMT) and Combined Sup- MASH has dual priorities: both medical clinical performance. Individual person- port Maintenance Shop (CSMS). Accor- MAJ Michael Jennings, the 159th lifesaving skills and combat survivabili- nel were assessed for professional com- ding to SSG Thomas, "the training was Hospital Commander noted, "the com- ty. This AT evaluated as outstanding _ petency and the unit received evaluation great! We learned to set up PLL, parts, ments of the evaluators were extremely those skills in conserving the fighting for collective abilities and skills. Annual and even a map. I really wish that complimentary. Particularly noteworthy strength. Next AT, in 1991 at Camp training for the MASH was an extreme everyone in the section could have come. were the comments concerning ap- Shelby, the combat skills will again be challenge because unlike most AT's It really was a great experience." pearance, attitude and especially the en- tested. where all the personnel are in one loca- SPC Annissa Johnson concurred with thusiasm displayed by the soldiers of the Like after any Annual Training, it is tion basically working toward a single the assessment of the great training and MASH." always good to get back home said LTC endeavor, the MASH's AT was added, "It was my first summer camp. CPT Paula Nunez, commander of the Suzanne Riche "but to come back with "mutidisciplined at many locations." To I learned a lot about the maintenance 159th MASH reiterated the outstanding an outstanding evaluation and a feeling the credit of the MASH, command and functions, the chain of custody with elec- performance. She noted, "leadership at of unit camaraderie and pride—that control was maintained and an outstan- tronics equipment—or really of any all levels, especially the sections makes it all the better." ding evaluation was attained. equipment. I really like the signal shop Most soldiers were at Ft. Sam Houston but it sure was hot, hot, hot." and participated in training at either Primary Leadership Development Beach Pavillion or the main Brooke Ar- Course (PLDC) participants weren't my Hospital. Once again, the guard- without accomplishment. SGT Earl smen were diversified throughout the Wilson and SPC William Broadhurst wards and sections of the hospitals. were in the top 5*% of the PLDC class MASH citizen-soldiers participated in that graduated 16 June 1990. dental, nursing, operating room, respiratory, lab, pharmacy, and emergen- SGT Wilson related that he was kind cy room operations. of nervous about attending PLDC. "I Besides the primary group at Ft. Sam really did have a good time. It was Houston, twenty-two soldiers par- definitely a real learning experience and ticipated in PLDC,(Primary Leadership a challenge. I think the 159th MASH Development Course) in lieu of Annual really made a good showing at PLDC, Training. According to 1SG Carl someone from the unit was always do- Fenstermacher, "PLDC was important ing something. I personally lear/ied a lot to the unit because this AT we put the about the responsibility of the NCO. I individual above the hospital. When he also learned that I really have a lot more comes back we have a trained soldier, to learn, but now I have the basic prin- ready to do a good job for the hospital. ciples and it's up to me to go back and 1SG Fenstermacher continued his apply them." remarks stating "the medical training SPC Broadhurst sited the discipline as was the best single block of medical his primary challenge. "I hadn't ex- training the unit has ever had.. .We pected to go to PLDC but I learned a took control of the situation and within great deal. . .especially about interac- two days we were the example regardless tion with people, teaching and listening of rank and we got the evaluation to pro- as they relate to soldiering, and about SPC Quinn and SPC Perret prepare instruments for sterilization during their AT ve it—in our outstanding evaluation." the effects of positive influences. This at Fort Sam Houston. (Photo by 1LT Tracie Kiviaho) Annual Training brings to mind also gets me eligible for promotion." thoughts of long hours, hard work, and The MASH, a diverse unit in itself, extended periods away from home PV2 had training oportunities in many areas Gaines, just back from her basic train- besides medical. Areas as different as ing and promoted to PV2 at the unit the specialty areas were varied. Like party the last night of AT said, "I had 2LT Susie Granger of the Administrative a great time, and was glad to meet Support Section. "I really thought AT everyone since I was a new person. I was nice. I learned how to use our com- really think this AT was a great first im- puter systems—all three different kinds. pression." I also became more familiar and comfor- PFC Anthony Jensen also left Ft. Sam table with my job requirements." Houston with a favorable impression. PFC Jerry Gillette was a mail carrier Working at Budge Dental Clinic as a at AT "There wasn't much mail, but it dental assistant, Jensen said "It was my seemed like everybody was expecting first time to work in a clinic and the first some... it just never seemed to come." time to work on a live patient—being at Gillette described the AT as "in- AT was really exciting for me because teresting." "AT was a real change of paoa so often all we do at drills is get to be I learned a lot about 201 files, but the litter bearers, and that isn't what I was unit party was definitely the highlight." trained to do. I really liked being at Ft. SPC Francisco Lopez was a "bus Sam Houston and just doing what I was driver." "I was particularly proud of the trained to do." fact the I got everyone to where they had According to SPC Joseph Dore, "Tons to go, whether it was to the hospital or of things happened at AT. I 'earned for meals on time." something new everyday—like Heparin The MASH's last AT was held at locks, IV (Intravenous) protocols, and just Camp Shelby where the 159th MASH 'everything'. It was neat too. I got to talk had trained on the Deployable Medical to the Adjutant General. That was real- Systems (DEPMEDS) and subsequently PFC Mullins takes vital signs as part of the hospital routine. (Photo by 1LT Tracie ly different." went into high gear on New Equipment Kiviaho) PageS LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN JULY/AUGUST 1990 Engineers Make History in New Orleans By SPC Michael A. Ritter day out, you learn quicker ways to do 241st PAD Staff things,-short-cuts and such and these guys can't pick up that kind of informa- Elements of the 527th Engineering tion anywhere else," Elmore said. Brigade began annual training July 7, Elmore is also making sure that his at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans troops are using the construction exer- continuing the ongoing process of cise to gain tactical experience. building the addition to the Louisiana "We want to keep aware that this is Military History and State Weapons a CAPSTONE mission. We still have Museum. ARTEPS standards to meet, and we're Already this year the 225th, 769th, not going to let out guard down," Elmore and 528th have pitched into the effort. said. An entire new addition to the museum Elmore said that security and safety is being built in back of the existing one, will be his two biggest concerns during and a theatre and breezeways are plann- the training period. ed for the future. For instance engineering tape will be The 527th will attempt to complete used to simulate concertina wire and construction of the new building which crash barriers. He said that common will include brickwork, masonry, door- skills training, such as NBC and first- ways and an interior duplication of the aid, will also be stressed. old museum. "We train for realism," he said,. "Even Doorways for the new museum were though we're on a project in the middle recently purchased from an old planta- of New Orleans, we're training as if we tion near New Orleans. Much of the were doing this construction in a hostile 527th's job is not only construction but environment." preservation of historical and architec- One enemy that the 528th did not tural integrity. have to simulate was the heat. "This is our work. We don't just put something up, we can do everything "It's hot out here, and - it's back- down to the details," said CPT Joe L. breaking work, but you make it," said Price. PFC Steven Jupiter. The work requires specialized work Some troops were forced to work and other skills that are not usually through the day's searing heat with lit- taught in the army. tle breaks because of the attention that "We have a lot of guys here who do must be paid to the morter. The morter this kind of work in civilian jobs, so this must be constantly worked and is not only a job, but training. We're tempered, or else it will dry up or lose teaching our people work that goes out- it's texture side of their MOS," said 2LT Ronald B. "You've got to either work it, or it will El more. work you" said one masonry worker. One example of that transference of Before the 528th arrived in New knowledge is SGT Roy Sanders, an ex- Orleans some troops worked on the pert masonry craftsman from Ruston. museum through the Fourth of July "I think it gives us all a special feel- holiday. The extra work meant that an ing to be working on this project," said important step in completing the Sanders, "especially when you know that building could be finished. people are going to see this for years to "I just worked it like it was any other come." day," said SSG Simon Henderson of the IRON MAN—PFC Donald R. Williams saws this iron rod in two. Williams is work- Elmore said that he appreciates the 527th Engineers. ing with the 528th Engineering Battalion. The engineers are spending their an- patience of guys like Sanders for not on- Adjutant General Ansel Stroud said, nual training at Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, completing additions to the Loui- ly volunteering their skill, but also for "I thought it was kind of special that we siana Military History and State Weapons Museum. (Photo by SPC Mike Ritter, 241st their knowledge. were able to mount the flag on top of the PAD Staff) "When you do something day in and building on Independence Day."

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STIRRIN' THE BREW-PFC Steven Jupiter and SPC Charles Hicks stir morter in a wheelbarrow. The morter is used to hold the bricks in place that will be the foun- dation of an addition to the Louisiana State Military History and Weapons Museum. SGM LaCtert participates in history in the making as he bricks the new museum. Jupiter and Hicks are part of the 528th's team that deployed to New Orleans for (Photo by SPC Mike Ritter, 241st) annual training. (Photo by SPC Mike Ritter, 241st PAD Staff) JULY/AUGUST 1990 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 9 Engineers Improve Indian Creek Recreation Area in Woodworth By 1LT Maria L. Jonkers State PAO

Louisiana engineers spent their "sum- mer camp" at a summer camp this year. Companies of the 935th Engineer Detachment and the 528th, 527th, 769th Engineer Battalions expanded the^ Indian Creek Recreation Area in Wood- worth Louisiana with 30 additional camper'hook-up picnic sites. The engineers also built a bathhouse for the newly developed area, and constructed an access road and utility systems. "The program was funded by Congress several years ago with about $600,000 being appropriated to six states to per- form projects on state and national parks and forest service land as a benefit to the public and for training National Guard engineering troops," said LTC William J. Croft, Deputy Director of Facilities Engineering, HQ STARC According to Croft, Louisiana was one of only three states to receive a $100,000 state parks and recreation funding appropriation. The project covers some ten acres. Company B of the 528th Engineers in West Monroe, Company B of the 769th Engineers in Baton Rouge, Company C of the 527th Engineers in Minden and the 935th Engr Det in Camp Louisiana Guard engineers build a bathhouse as part of their annual training at Woodworth, La. Guardsmen are building Beauregard accomplished the work in this bathhouse and 30 campsite hook ups with a $100,000 appropriation for state parks and recreation construction allocated four two-week increments. Elements of by Congress. (Photo by 1LT Maria L. Jonkers, State PAO) the 205th Engr Bn also participated. "During popular camping periods in the past, we have had to turn away many campers when the campgrounds filled up," said State Forester Paul D. Marler to Donate Reagan Scrapbook Frey. "We anticipate a considerable in- crease in visitors when 149 is completed. By SPC Kristi Moon press clippings and memorabilia of This expansion project of the National 241st PAD Staff Reagan since 1981. Guard will significantly increase our Kim Marler, daughter of SFC Joe capacity, and we are very fortunate and Marler, Readiness NCO for Det 1, HSC At Reagan's request, Miss Marler is grateful to be able to work with the 527th ENG BN, spent the past nine deciding whether to donate or loan her Guard in this program." years assembling a Ronald Reagan valuable collection to his presidential "The business people and suppliers in scrapbook. library, now under construction in Alexandria area will benefit because the Her scrapbook includes 18 volumes of California. $100,000 spent on materials will go in- to the Alexandria area. Food and fuel for our troops and their equipment will all be purchased in the Alexandria area as well," Croft said. Company C, 527th Engrs Do Road Work By PFC Trey Trogel because it lets many soldiers in the Co C, 527th Engr Bn UPAR vertical platoon use their MOS". The completion date for this project is Company C of the 527th En Bn in- unknown since it is on IDT status. itiated two projects this month—one The Minden unit has aUo started at BAFB and the other at LAAR a second project. The site of the se- cond project is at the Louisiana Ai\y Ammunition Plant (LAAPi which Eight men from the 1st Gen Con platoon headed by CPL Eric Jarrell is located west of Mindt-n. are to be used for rapid runway repair. Six men from the Horizontal phi- The job entails building the molds toon are upgrading a suvvifL- road to and pouring seventy plus pounds of make it ready to be asphalted by a The 769th Engineer Battalion presented its guidon to COL Francis E. Thomas (RET), concrete for each slab. "It's a slow pro- private contractor. NCOIC SSG Jot* Museum curator in a ceremony held at Jackson Barracks in June. Elements of the cess but we usually complete about Welch said that the project probably 769th Engineers headquartered in Baton Rouge spent their annual training building five per day." said CPL Clifford Henry. will not be completed until October. the new annex to the Louisiana National Guard Military History Museum. Accor- SFC John Johnson said, "This is an The delay in completion is due to a ding to COL Thomas, the guidon will have a place of honor in the new museum excellent training opportunity problem with the private contractor. along with a plaque declaring to all visitors the signficance of the 769th's role in the new museum's history. (State PAO Photo) Page 10 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN JULY/AUGUST 1990 The 205th Engineer Battalion Builds "Strong Roads" in Honduras

The effort was part of a six month The herculean project started with a it provided his soldiers with new and Photos and Story training exercise called Fuertes Process for Overseas Movement (POM), valuable experience in deployment By CW2 Louis Joseph Caminos 90 (North), which means at the 205th Headquarters. This allow- techniques and heavy equipment opera- 205th Engr Bn PAO "Strong Roads". The engineers went to ed the engineers to incorporate the "real tion. He feels that this was the finest Honduras in two rotations—Rotation 6 world" POM into their required training exercise his battalion has ever Blasting through mountains, fording from 27 April thru 12 May and Rotation mobilization exercise. This in itself add- experienced because it provided un- rivers, skimming off layers of clay and 7 from 11 May thru 26 May. The road ed realism and a sense of urgency to the paralleled challenges. dust, braving 120 degrees temperatures building project began in 1986 at the re- entire project. When rotation 6 returned to New and sharpening military skills were all quest of the Honduran Government and After arriving in Honduras, all Orleans, they were greeted by COL Ed- in a day's work for the soldiers of the has continued every year since. Five soldiers received outstanding hands-on mund J. Giering, III, 225th Group Com- 205th Engineer Battalion while conduc- thousand Active Duty and Army training in their respective fields. The mander. He expressed his gratitude in ting annual training in Honduras. Reserve soldiers participated in the ex- horizontal and vertical platoons receiv- a job well done and for fostering the The engineers spent two weeks in ercise; however, no more than 610 ed outstanding commendations for their pride, professionalism, dedication and North Central Honduras with the soldiers were from Texas, Oklahoma, military performances. The horizontal esprit de corps of the 225th Engineer primary mission of building and Kansas, Arkansas, and New Mexico. platoon's major mission was to upgrade, Group in general and the 205th upgrading a two lane gravel road to link There were only two national guard slope and prep the terrain for the ver- Engineer Battalion in particular. farmers living in the fertile Aguan units selected from across the country to tical platoon; the vertical platoon's mis- Rotation 7 also arrived at Belle Chase, Valley with markets to the north. The participate in this exercise. One was the sion was drainage and civic projects. and was greeted by MG Ansel M. road would also facilitate trade and com- Missouri Guard and the other was the This phase included carpentry, masonry, Stroud, and COL Giering. Stroud com- merce between the different regions of 205th Engineers, headquartered in drainage, plumbing and electricial work. mended the engineers for an outstan- the country. A secondary mission was Bogalusa, Louisiana under the com- The 205th Engineers exceeded their ding AT period and for the fine represen- the civic action projects. These projects mand of LTC James R. McCall. assigned scope of work by 50%. In fact, tation of the Louisiana National Guard. involved the soldiers assisting the Hon- The 205th Engineers trained the two rotations of the 205th completed He presented LTC McCall with the Loui- duran Engineers in constructing school alongside the Honduran Engineers, Ac- 50% of the scope assigned to the other siana Meritorious Service Award. facilities for children, and providing tive Duty soldiers from Ft. Polk and Ar- rotational engineer elements. LTC McCall summed up his bat- medical attention to the local residents my Reserve soldiers from the aforemen- LTC McCall pointed out that the ex- talion's performance in one word: and their livestock. tioned states. ercise was extremely beneficial in that "MAGNIFICIENT".

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205th Engineers install culverts for the Triple -60. (Photo by CW2 Louis Joseph, Engineers prepare for the head and wingwalls. (Photo by CW2 Louis Joseph, 205th 205th Engr Bn PAO) Engr Bn PAO) The Triple Sixty The 205th Comes From Behind and Ends Up Ahead By CW2 Louis L. Joseph there were only six culverts in place. The head and wing walls. The foundation was hard work, but a wonderful ex- 205th Engr Bn PAO day before the 205th Engineer Battalion itself was 35 feet wide, extended out 12 perience. He credits the following arrived, there had been a heavy rain. feet, and to add to that, the forms and soldiers for a job well done: SFC William When looking at the completed road This caused severe damage to ramps and footings held 16 yards of concrete. The Ladner, SSG William Brignac, SSG project the 205th Engineer Battalion the trench, as well as the flooring. headwall was 35 feet long, one inch thick Larry Clark, SSG Milton Goraon, SGT constructed in Honduras, one can easi- Moreover, before anything could be done, and 6 1/2 feet high. The two wingwalls Darrell Corkern, SGT Oliver Magee, ly forget the hard work and many the damage caused by the heavy rain were 20 feet long, one foot thick and 6 SGT Raymond Whaley, SPC Gilbert phases involved in attaining the finish- had to be repaired. This called for a 1/2 feet high. In building the head and Ball, SPC Charles Brown, SPC John ed product. change in plan which required rapid wingwalls over 300 two by fours were us- Burkhalter, SPC Ricky Comley, SPC One example was the Triple 60 project. planning and closely controlled ed as well as over 35 yards of concrete. Charles Creel, SPC James Davis, SPC This project entailed placing culverts in execution. Bear in mind that all forms had to be Charles Gerald, SPC Slade Charles. a trench that was 140 feet long, 45 feet Within a span of eight days, the wrecked after completion of the project. SPC Ronald Tkylor, SPC Joseph Wan-en, wide and 35 feet deep. engineers placed and grouted 67 sixty The 205th also completed a sister pro- PV2 Keiffer Brown, all of B/205th; and 57 culverts were to have been in place inch culverts, no small feat by any ject called the double 60 with LT Euclid SSG James Gordon, SSG Simon Hender- upon the arrival of 2Lt Jefferon Powell, stretch of the imagination. They also Talley, and SFC John Dorsa. son, PFC Johnson, all from the 528th Project OIC; however, when he arrived, placed the foundation to hold up the According to 2LT Jefferson Powell, it ENG BN. Feeding a crew of Seven Hundred Strong Imagine waking up in the morning in prepared each line for breakfast, tore it Honduras, and marching to the mess back down, cleaned up and took a break hall to find no food. That never happen- from 9:00 to 1:30 p.m. It was pretty ed to the 205th Engineers because of tough to sleep during the day because food services supervisor, SFC Michael of the searing heat. According to SGT Thomas of Company B. Rawlin Carter of DET 1, Company B, in SFC Thomas brought ten cooks, eleven Amite, the cooks put in approximately including himself. His cooks were: SSG 15 hours per day. In order for Thomas Dennis Morgan, SGT Clovis Hagan, and his crew to feed breakfast, 100 SSG Jacob Tagert, SPC Gaiy Dillion, pounds of bacon, 1,500 eggs, and 20 SPC Rawlin Carter, SSG Bill McCon- gallons of coffee were prepared daily. nell, SPC Ei-skin Bun-is, SGT Isaac New, All meals were pre-planned and follow- SGT Cyrus Bergeron and PFC Angela ed a fourteen day menu plan that Yeager. Thomas received as part of the dining facility's meal preparation package. Food According to Thomas, his mission was consumed by soldiers at the camp came to "feed the troops". The 23 year veteran from an army post in the United States did just that as he and his crew fed over and was delivered every seven days. But 600 U.S. and 100 Honduran soldiers on Thomas said that one goal stood above a daily basis. everything else at the dining facility. The cooks started their work day at "We try to prepare the best meal we can SPC Rawlin Carter, Det 1, Co B, 205 Engr Bn, and an unidentified Texas Guard- 2:30 a.m. to prepare for breakfast by 4:45 regardless of what we cook," he s smen prepare the salad for the evening meal. (By CW2 Louis L. Joseph, 205th a.m. The cooks heated water aiid CW2 Louis L. Joseph) Engr Bn PAO) "It Was A Magnificent Annual Training" Page 12 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN JULY/AUGUST 1990

ANNIVERSARY

Grenada Pays Tribute to USA Airborne with Stamp The East Caribbean Island nation of Grenada Post Office to honor the Fif- borne units. Depicted on the stamp por- 2nd through July 9th, 1990, by represen- Grenada, a former British colony will tieth Anniversary of the U.S. A. Airborne tion is the fifty year span of the U.S. Air- tatives of various Airborne units and by release a single stamp and two souvenir with the issuance of a single com- borne soldier, highlighting a member in mail order. sheets designed by the noted military ar- memorative stamp and two souvenir the uniform of the 1940's (left) and of to- Proceeds of the sales of these items tist, Walter Wright that pays tribute to sheets. day 1990 (right). On the left side of the will be donated to the Fiftieth Anniver- the Fiftieth Anniversary of the U.S.A. souvenir sheet are depicted the three sary Foundation to help fund this event. Airborne. These historic philatelic Depicted on the single stamp value (75 emblems of the different Airborne The cost for the collection of the single souvenirs will be released as part of the cent) are two Lockheed C-130 Aircraft groups—Glider, Paratrooper and Air mint stamp and the two mint souvenir Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration to be employed to drop U.S. Airborne troops Assault; as well as the official logo of the sheets by mail is $10.00. You may also held in Washington, B.C., July 2nd over Grenada during the rescue mission Fiftieth Airborne Anniversary. purchase the same stamp and two through July 9th, 1990. of 1983. Shown on the ($2.50) Grenada Commissioned to print these historic souvenir sheets cancelled with the first Souvenir sheet is a symbolic historical tributes to the U.&A. Airborne in day of issue postmark on special Members of various U.S.A. Airborne representation of a half century of multicolor offset lithography is the noted cacheted envelopes for just $15.00. You units participated in the 1983 rescue dedicated service to their country by Irish Security Printers of BDT may acquire both the mint collection of operations in the Island of Grenada. The members of the USA. Airborne. International. the stamps on first day of issue envelopes Airborne and other U.S. Armed Forces These historic portraits will be with postmark for just $20.00. All prices groups won the respect and gratitude of Featured on the second Grenada available for purchase at various sites include postage and handling. the Grenada populace. Hence, the deci- souvenir sheet ($6.00) is the historical during the Fiftieth Anniversary Customers can send their mail orders sion of the Director General of the representation of the major U.S.A. Air- Celebration in Washington, D.C. July to:

US AIRBORNE STAMPS PLEASE NOTE: CHECKS OR C/O SHIELD STAMP COMPANY MONEY ORDERS SHOULD BE P.O. BOX 6238 MADE PAYABLE TO SHIELD STAMP GRAND CENTRAL STATION CO. NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10163 Nayas Jr. Appointed New Vice Chief of National Guard Bureau Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney has Since July, 1987, Navas has served as bat) at Lai Khe, Republic of Vietnam. announced the appointment of BG the Deputy Director of the Army Na- In June 1970, he resigned his regular William A. Navas, Jr., as the new vice tional Guard. Prior to that he was the Army commission and accepted an ap- chief of the National Guard Bureau. Director of Plans, Operations, Training pointment as a captain in the Puerto and Military Support (G-3) of the Puer- Rico Army National Guard where he Navas began his four-year tour July 1, to Rico Army National Guard State served with Engineer, Military Police, 1990. He filled the position previously Area Command. and Infantry units. His military educa- held by LTG John B Conaway, who was Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, in tion includes the Command and General elevated to be the Chief of the National 1942, Navas graduated from the Univer- Staff College and Inter-American Guard Bureau. As vice chief, General sity of Puerto Rico in 1965 with a Defense College. When the flag is supended over a sidewalk from a rope extending Navas will assist the chief in the for- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil His awards include the Legion of from house to pole at the edge of mulation, development and coordination Engineering. At graduation he was com- Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Defense the sidewalk, the flag should be of programs, plans and policies affecting missioned a second lieutenant in the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal hoisted out from the building, to- the Army and Air National Guard of the U.S Army Corps of Engineers through and Army Commendation Medal with ward the pole, union first. United States. More than 573,000 men the Reserve Officer Training Corps. On two oak leaf clusters. He is married to and women serve in 50 states, the active duty, he served as a Post Engineer the former Wilda Cordova of Mayaguez. District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto in Germany and as commander of Com- They have two children, William III, and Rico, and the Virgin Islands. pany A, 168th Engineer Battalion (com- Gretchen. JULY/AUGUST 1990 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 13 Former Adjutant General LTG David Wade Dies at Age 79 By RFC Rebeka D. Lloyd mand of a Combat Crew Training School was transferred to Arizona. From Vandenburg, he was sent to 241st PAD Staff which eventually transformed into the His training and skills in aerial war- Spain and Morocco to assume command -commanding officer of the 9th Bombard- fare repeatedly demanded his transfer to of the (SAC's) 16th Air Force. The former Louisiana National Guard ment Group. In March, 1945, he began different unit commands where his ex- On Aug. 1, 1963, he was promoted to Adjutant General LTG David Wade died a 26 month tour of duty in command of pertise was needed. During the period leiutenant general in command of the May 11, 1990, at age 79. His vast the 9th in the Marianas and the Philip- of 1952-54, Wade commanded units in (SAC) 2nd Air Force, headquartered at military knowledge was capsuled when pines ending in April, 1947, when he various areas throughout the U.S., in- Barksdale Air Force Base, La. He took he was~appointed adjutant general by was assigned the command of the 19th cluding Washington and Kansas. In command on Aug. 1, 1966, and remain- Governor John J. McKeithen, effective Bombardment Group on Guam. April, 1955, he was assigned to head- ed at that post until his retirement on August 1, 1968. However, this achieve- quarters of the Strategic Air Command Mar. 1, 1967. ment was only the summit for his Returning to the U.S. in November, (SAC) as Inspector General and in July, adventure-filled career. His presence 1947, David Wade entered the Armed 1956, became SAC's Chief of Staff. General Wade was the first adjutant dominated the U.S. Army and Air Force Forces Staff College at Norfolk, Va., from The first operational missile unit in general with a military service devoted for nearly four decades. which he graduated. From 1948 through U.S. Air Force history hired Wade as its exclusively to the Air Force prior to his His extensive military career began in the 1950's he met other challenges as commander on Jan. 1, 1958. The first appointment as commander of the Loui- the Louisiana National Guard, serving vice-commander of the U.S. Air Force Missile Division at Vandenburg Air siana National Guard. He brought much from 1928 until 1930. Wade quickly Security Service and later deputy com- Force Base, Calif, assigned him with distinction to his office with his extraor- moved into other brief endeavors begin- mander of the 93rd Bombardment Wing dual responsibilities. He was in charge dinary organizational ability and ning in 1935 as an Army Air Corps at Castle Air Force Base. of maintaining an operational capabili- knowledge of military affairs. cadet, serving as an Air Corps pilot un- With the outbreak of the Korean War, ty with Inter-Continental Ballistic Many honors were bestowed upon til the latter part of 1941. Wade was made commander of the 98th Missile Systems (ICBMS) while pro- General Wade for his outstanding per- From Nov. 1941 until Oct. 1943, Wade Bombardment Wing which bombed viding operational readiness training for formance in the service; among them began in Texas as an assistant, and later strategic targets in North Korea. His missile crews manning the (SAC) missile the Distinguished Service Medal, the a director of training. He was then service in Korea lasted from April, 1951, sites and support for the orbiting Distinguished Flying Cross, and the transported to California to assume com- until October of the same year when he satellite programs. Legion of Honor. MG Honoree Retires By 1LT Maria L. Jonkers because of the high retired military State PAO population. The general had many deal- ings with the Louisiana 256th Infantry MG Charles Honoree, Commanding Brigade Mechanized in his capacity as General, 5th US Army, was recently 5th Army Commanding General. He honored at a retirement dinner in New praised the Louisiana Brigade and its Orleans by members of the Louisiana present and past commanders for their National Guard. MG Ansel M. Stroud many accomplishments. presented Honoree with the Louisiana Distinguished Service Cross. "I am confident that the Louisiana "I've always been proud to say Loui- National Guard is the best Guard in the siana is the best," said Honoree when he United States. And the 256th Brigade addressed the group. "As a kid so many can stand up with any organization," he years ago in college I was not one of said. those voted most likely to stick with the Honoree praised the U.Si Army and Army. But I've always felt special to the United States. wear the uniform, and I always will, no "It's a country where a little boy can MG A.M. Stroud (right) presents MG Charles Honoree with the Louisiana matter what status I'm in." be born in a three room house in Baton Distinguished Service Corp at a retirement dinner held in his honor in New Orleans Although Honoree is a Louisiana Rouge, and can become a general," he on June 29. (State PAO Photo) native he will retire in San Antonio said. Provide for Your Dears By Enrolling Them in "DEERS" By MAJ Thomas T. O'Leary Eligibility Reporting System; a com- ed. Normally, this pertains to children a. Prior service personnel who have Administrative Support Officer puterized data bank with information on who are under 21 years of age. However, been separated from active duty since 1 the service member and his/her eligible a child over 21 but incapable of self- January 1984. It's difficult to think and plan about dependent^). The pre-enrollment pro- support because of mental or physical in- b. Personnel who have completed basic something that may or may not happen gram is designed to automatically take capacity that existed before age 21, may training since 1 January 1984. in the future - mobilization. Every day effect upon mobilization. It provides be included as an eligible family c. Personnel who have had an AGR we hear about lessening tensions medical and dental care for your member. In addition, a child over 21 but tour or served on active duty in excess throughout the world, but as dependents, as well as commissary and under 23 years old who is pursuing a of 30 days since 1 January 1984. This citizen/soldiers we cannot ignore our pre- PX privileges. All eligible family full-time, approved course of education includes Active Duty for Training for mobilization responsibilities. members should be enrolled in DEERS may be considered an eligible family over 30 days. One is to be sure we provide for the member in some cases. All soldiers should verify their records welfare of our dependents. To avoid An eligible family member is defined twice a year; during birth month i-ewixls stress and save time and money upon as: The lawful spouse of a service Dependents enroll in DEERS by com- review and at the annual POR. mobilization the Department of Defense member, unmarried legitimate children, pleting a DD Form 1172, August 1987 Remember, it is each soldier's respon- has established a DEERS Pre- stepchildren, adopted children, legal Edition. The following categories should sibility to provide for the welfare of his Enrollment Program. wards and illegitimate children whose already appear in the current DEERS "DEARS" by pre-enrolling them in DEERS is the Defense Enrollment paternity has been judiciary determin- data base and only need verification: "DEERS". Page 14 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN JULY/AUGUST 1990 For the First Chief Justice of the United States, Washington again turn- ed to a staunch Federalist, John Jay of Fuel for the Force New York. Jay was one of the leaders in New York's ratification battle, joining with James Madison and Alexander Save Army Energy Hamilton to author The, Federalist Papers in support of ratifying the Con- stitution. The first session of the Supreme Court was scheduled to meet in New York City on February 1, 1790, but only Chief Justice Jay and Associate Justice James Wilson had taken the Judicial Oath. The next day, John Rutledge and John Blair took their oaths, and the Court had an official quorum and convened for the first time. For the first decade, the Supreme Court decided few cases. The Justices spent the majority of their time "riding the circuit," serving the three circuits created by the Judiciary Act of 1789. The Eastern Circuit included New Hamp- shire, Massachusetts (including Maine), Connecticut, and New York. Rhode

Island was added after it ratified the Constitution on May 29,1790. The Mid- dle Circuit consisted of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. The Southern Circuit was made up of South Carolina and Georgia, with North Carolina added when it join- ed the Union on November 21, 1789.

When one considers that the most The Supreme Court "Rode the Circuit" common means of travel was horseback or carriage, and the condition of most of the roads during this period of time, the Until Gaining Co-Equal Status As Branch burden and danger of "riding the cir- By Chief Justice Warren E. Burgur (during good behavoir and pay (cannot The next level was the Federal Circuit cuit" comes into perspective. The days (1969-1986) be diminished while in office) for Courts and the apex was the Supreme spent on the road, traveling from court Chairman, Commission on the Supreme Court Justices. It also lists the Court. Orginally three judgeships for cir- to court, were extremely taxing. Justice Bicentennial of the U.S. Constitution types of disputes that may be taken to cuit courts were provided; a circuit court Iredell was especially vocal in his an- a federal court, including the Supreme was made of up two Supreme Court tipathy for the circuit rider system. He When the founding fathers wrote the Court, and guarantees trial by jury. Ar- Justices and one District Court Judge. complained of "leading the life of a Constitution during the summer of ticle III concludes with a description of To sit on the first Supreme Court, Postboy," and asked Congress for some 1787, creating the structure of a "na- the crime of treason, the only crime President George Washington sought relief. As new states were added— Ver- tional judiciary" was easy—they left it spelled out in the Constitution. men he had worked with in the past and mont joined the Union on March 7, up to The First Congress. In a summer who shared his philosophy of a strong 1791, followed by Kentucky in 1792 and of dispute and compromise, this com- The First Congress completed action central government. Three of his Tennessee in 1796—the burden of promise by procrastination did nothing on the nation's first judicial legislation nominees, John Rutledge of South "riding the circuit" increased also. more than turn over to The First Con- on September 21, and on September 24, Carolina, James Wilson of Penn- gress the potentially volatile problem of 1789, President George Washington sylvania, and John Blair of Virginia, served in the Constitutional Convention In the beginning, the Court was not establishing a federal judiciary. signed the Judiciary Act of 1789, held in high esteem. John Harrison of Article III of the Constitution merely creating the office of Attorney General, and had signed the document. William 13 federal districts and 13 district Gushing of Massachusetts and James Maryland refused President provided for a "supreme Court, Washington's nomination to be an and... such inferior Courts as the Con- judgeships and a means to review their Iredell of North Carolina had carried the gress may from time to time ordain and decisions. The Judiciary Act put the Federalist banner in their state ratify- establish," as well as establishing tenure District Courts at the base of a pyramid. ing conventions. continued on page 17 Measuring Unit Performance Fosters Competition By CPT William Ratcliffe Education Services Officer Listed below are the results of the tion between units and improve the per- third quarter CPP: sonnel readiness in each of the areas ex-^ For almost two years, the Directorate 1st - l/244th - 93% amined by the CPP The long range benefit of publishing this report is to im- of Personnel and Administration has us- 2nd - 199th - 92% ed a management tool called the Com- prove the quality of personnel services posite Performance Profile (CPP) to 3rd - 773d - 92% provided to members of the LAARNG. measure the performance of units in key 4th - 165th - 86% An ancillary benefit in doing this im- personnel areas. The overall rating of 5th - l/141st - 83% proves the lives of the families of these units in the 21 separate critical areas of 6th - 769th - 83% members. personnel administration provides the 7th - 415th - 82% Through good leadership and using top leadership and commanders at every 8th - 527th - 82% the tools available we can strive for ex- level the information they need to deter- 9th - 2/156th - 81% cellence in our organization and our mine what areas require additional 10th - l/156th - 80% community. emphasis. llth - 2223rd - 79% Congratulations to the l/244th Avia- The CPP is a quarterly report that 12th - 205th • 78% tion Battalion on their extnemely high level of performance of 93% on the third ranks units according to their relative 13th - 528th - 77% proficiency in these areas. Beginning quarter CPP This achievment is well with the third quarter of this year, this 14th - HHC 256th & SEP Units - 76% above the Adjutant General's goal of report was provided to the field. The 15th - 3/156th - 72% 85%. The Adjutant General will award short term results of publishing this 16th - 159th - 71% a CPP personnel performance plaque to repoj-t.to the.field.is to foster competi- • the 244th at sen appropriate ceremony: JULY/AUGUST 1990 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 15 La. Nat'l Guard Museum Receives M5 "Stuart VI"

By: COL Bill Thomas Superintendant of CSMS

Through the efforts of the officers and men of the 225th Eng Group and the generosity of the people of Homer, Loui- siana and American Legion Post 73, the Louisiana National Guard Museum at Jackson Barracks is the proud owner of a M-5 Light Tank "Stuart VI". While, visiting a project at the Homer Airport, MAJ Gary Jones of the 225th Engr Gp noticed an old tank in front of American

Legion Post. He made inquiries as to the tank's status and asked if the post might be interested in donating the tank to the Louisiana National Guard Museum. He determined that there were and this in- formation was reported up the chain of command. The donation was made after a meeting of MG Stroud, Homer Mayor Joe Michael, and the members of the American Legion Post 73.

Research to date has determined that the tank was built on September 20, 1942 by the Cadillac Motor Car Division of General Motors at Detroit, Michigan. When compared with other series of American tanks produced during World War II, the M5 Light Tank "Stuart VI" is semi-rare in as much as only 2,047 were produced. The "Stuart VI" mounted a 37 mm main gun and 3 30 cal machine guns M1919. It had a fuel capacity of 86 gallons with a range of 180 miles at 25 miles per hour. However, this Light Tank had a top speed of 40 miles per hour. The "Stuart VI" was powered by Twin Cadillac V8 110 horsepower engines and had a fully automatic six speed transmission. For it's day it was truly a "Cadillac of a The American Legion Post 73 of Homer, Louisiana donated an M-5 Light Tank "Stuart VI" to the new museum annex at tank". Jackson Barracks. (State PAO Photo)

The "Stuart VI" was recovered by War II mobilization at Camp display at the new annex to the Loui- authorized to receive donation of troops of the 527th ENG BN and mov- Beauregard from 19-21 October 1990. It siana National Guard Museum at military weapons from veterans groups ed to CSMS at Camp Beauregard where is anticipated that between 50 and 100 Jackson Barracks. A plaque in recogni- and individuals alike. If any member of it is being prepared for display. An in- military vehicles, both old and new, will tion of the geneorosity of the people of the guard is aware of possible items that teresting sidenote here is that two be on display during the three day event. Homer and the members of American could be donated to the museum, please employees of CSMS, COL Bill Thomas By December 7th 1991, the "Stuart Post 73 is being prepared for display contact: and WOC Jimmy Terry, both grew up in VI" will be moved to Jackson Barracks along side the M5 "Stuart VI." Homer and played on the old tank as in order to take part in the 50th An- COL Bill Thomas at CSMS Camp kids some 30 years ago. niversary of the bombing of Pearl Har- Members of the Louisiana National Beauregard (800) 346-0493 or COL The "Stuart VI" is receiving a fresh bor Celebration. Following that celebra- Guard are reminded that the Louisiana Francis Thomas at Louisiana National coat of paint and new markings and will tion the "Stuart VI" will go on perma- National Guard Museum is the official Guard Museum at Jackson Barracks make it's first appearance at the 50th nent state weapons museum and as such, is (504) 278-6242. Anniversary celebration of the World PROTECT OUR PRECIOUS RESOURCE

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Get an edge La. Taking STEPS Toward over the Continuing Education competition The Louisiana State Tuition Exemp- In the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) and get that tion Program (STEP) continues to be the Program, Chapter 106, Congress has best educational assistance program of authorized expanding the areas that any National Guard in the nation. In ad- benefits can cover. These include promotion dition, the Louisiana Army National authorization for a second baccalaureate Guard has moved from the twenty- degree, a four-year flight training pro- eighth to the largest Army National gram, apprenticeship and on-the-job If you're a member of the Army National Guard, you can study at Guard user of the Montgomery GI Bill, training, cooperative training, indepen- home for college-level tests. Simply complete the attached MAIL-IN Chapter 106, in the nation within the dent study, corrspondence courses, non- label and send it to the address noted. It's your ticket to the informa- pst three years. Together, these two pro- college degrees and refresher training. tion that could get you that competitive edge. grams help make it possible for the Loui- These changes are scheduled for im- Mail to: DANTES, Code 43 siana National Guard to attract and re- plementation on 1 October 1990. The Pensacola, FL 32509-7400 tain the highest caliber members of any Veterans Adminstration has not. yet National Guard in the nation. So how released the details for participating in Rank/Name: do you top being Number one? By im- these additional areas. Those details will proving and expanding the existing be published to the units as soon as they programs. become available. Address: In STEP, every member of the Loui- In the meantime, the Education Ser- siana National Guard is being provided vices Office is preparing for the increase a copy of the Civilian Education Regula- in MGIB participation caused by the ex- tion and the State Tuition Exemption pansion of the program. The Veterans City/State/Zip: Regulation in the Louisiana Air Na- Administration recently authorized the tional Guard. This regulation provides Education Services Office as a the specific information that each Workstudy location for three-quarter AV #002 member needs in order to participate in time enrolled students who are par- these programs. ticipating in the MGIB program. The Additionally, the STEP Eligibility workstudy students are being used to Report is now being provided to par- prepare for the anticipated increase in ticipating institutions two months before the MGIB program by issuing Notices registration rather than two weeks. The of Basic Eligibility, DD Form 2384, to all Get The Credit You Deserve reports are updated monthly until the members who are completing their Ad end of the academic period. Likewise, the vanced Individual Training (AITi this By CRT William Ratcliffe developing two very important skills Unit STEP Eligibility Report is being summer and are otherwise elgibile. This Education Services Officer needed in today's service, the students provided to each unit at the end of each form will be waiting for the AIT will have prepared their portfolio for month so that it will be available for graduates at their unit when they LANG members have the opportuni- evaluation by the end of the course on members to inspect during the upcom- return. ty to take advantage of an exceptional the second day. Participants will be re- ing drill. The purpose for adjusting the Qualifying members who are in- quired to bring an updated copy of the educational benefit currently being of- reporting schedule to the schools and the terested in participating in the Veterans fered by Vincennes University of DA Form 2-1 listing all of the military units is to better support the early Administration Workstudy program can courses that have been completed, or Vincennes, IN. Vincennes has establish- registration efforts that most schools call the Education Services Office at ed a program for traveling to locations copies of completion certificates of any have moved to in recent years. The mon- (5041 278-6355 for further details. where 35 or more students are willing other military courses completed that thly Unit STEP Eligibility Reports pro- are not listed on the DA Form 2-1. DD to take a two-day class that will result vided before each drill will give Education Services in a completed portfolio ready for evalua- Form 295, Applications for the Evalua- members a much more accurate reflec- tion of Learning Experiences During tion for college credit. tion of their current status in the pro- Office Vincennes has long been used by Military Service must also be provided gram and more time to resolve (504) 278-6355 LAARNG members but in a more at the course. discrepancies. limited sense. Until now, members were required to wait until they attended a The Vincennes evaluation has become Professional Education Center (PEC) popular with National Guard members course at North Little Rock, AR, to com- since the university is the only one that plete the required Vincennes two-day has evaluated PEC courses for college course or make the journey to PEC and usually awards as much or more unassisted. credit than the American Counsel on La. Officers Meet Civilian Vincennes recently conducted the Education recommends for military ex- class for the LAARNG Area Retention perience. This is in addition to the fact NCOs at Alexandria. The results were that this program is the most cost effec- Education Requirements oustanding for those who participated tive method available today for receiv- and the demand for similar classes ing college credit for military experience. By CRT William RatcliHe credit hour goal. Now we have to assist Education Services Officer these officers with their follow-on re- around the state has been high. The program calls for students to suc- Vincennes cannot perform this service quirement of getting their baccalaureate In 1983, the National Guard Bureau degree if they were commissioned after cessfully complete two six-hour classes for less than 35 participants per course. 30 September 1983. The "Officer in either Military Effective Writing or They prefer to conduct the class on a established policies that would require Army National Guard officers to achieve Civilian Education" column of the Com- Military Portfolio Development. Vincen- weekend. If you can meet these re- a higher level in their civilian education. posite Performance Profile (CPP) will nes is a regionally accredited universi- quirements and desire the course be con- This action was designed to bring the reflect these officers beginning with the ty and one credit hour is awarded for ducted at your location, contact the civilian education requirements of Na- Fourth Quarter FY90 report. This col- successful completion of either of these Education Services Office at tional Guard Officers more in line with umn was previously used to reflect of- courses. .The cost to .the participant is 1-800-545-3736 or (504) 278-6355. Courses cannot be scheduled less than their Active Component counterparts, ficers who had not attained 60 credit $64. hours. While both of the courses focus on three weeks in advance. and would be achieved in two parts. The first goal was to have each officer earn Units that want to get a jump on at least 60 credit hours by 1 October managing this area will want to ensure LIKE THIS 1989. The second objective required that that the officers who have already met UNIFORM? all officers commissioned after 30 this requirement simply have their of- September 1983 have a baccalaureate ficial college transcript matted directly Visit Your degree in order to be promoted to the from the school to LANG-DPA-MD Education grade of Major. (Military Development Section at Office To We take pride in the fact that the Jackson Barracks). The degree must be Louisiana Army National Guard did not conferred by an regionally accredited Get One. lose any officers for not attaining the 60 institution. JULY/AUGUST 1990 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN 17 Are We Heading Toward Another "Hollow Army"? When the Secretary of Defense public- relative handful of Senators and Con- ly states that there isn't much that can gressmen who recognized the inequity. be done about the wide disparity bet- Now in the midst of severe budget ween military and civilian compensa- deficits and six years of declining defense tion, it doesn't do much for the morale budgets, it is a fact that the principle of and well-being of the many bright young comparability has been submerged once men and women who have volunteered again. to serve in uniform. Hard experience has shown the arm- There is no logical reason why the peo- ed forces that whenever military pay ple who choose to make a career of falls behind comparability with civilian military service to the nation should be pay they can expect to begin losing good paid less than their civilian counterparts people. who, for the most part, don't have to put In the past when the Secretary of up with the same dangers and inconve- Defense and Congress recognized a niences. When military and civilian pay dangerous widening of the comparabili- match, this coincidence is called "com- ty gaP. they formulated and passed parability." It was achieved briefly in legislation to correct the situation. When COL (ret) Russell A. Mayeur of the St. Bernard Kiwanis Club presents COL Lester 1972 when it became apparent that a they delayed doing so, they usually found Schmidt with a check for $200. This money is toward a $500 pledge to the Friends volunteer armed force had to be at least themselves with more problems than of the Jackson Barracks Museum. (State PAO Photo) as attractive as employment in the they had bargained for. Before the pre- civilian sector. But it slid backwards as sent situation worsens, the Administra- politicians who gave lip service to tion and Congress must give evidence of volunteerism decided it was too expen- their true concern for the most valuable sive. The result was the "hollow Army" assest our national defense establish- of the late 1970s. ment possesses-its devoted career people. Comparability was regained in 1981, They also must make sure that compen- but only after several years of campaign- sation for valued military service does ing by groups representing all the not again fall below comparability with members of the armed forces and by a pay in the civilian sector. New Insect Repellent Tested in Louisiana The U.S. Army has found a new way Nor is it as damaging to plastic to keep things from bugging you. It's a materials. new insect repellent that lasts three Available in a two-ounce, flip-top tube, times as long as the old standard-issue the new repellent is even easy to use. It repellent, doesn't wash off as easily and can be applied precisely to every bit of provides effective protection for up to 12 exposed skin to make sure mosquitos, hours. In addition to all that, it has biting flies, chiggers, ticks and other in- Mr John Carbone, right, presents COL Lester Schmidt, Director of Facilities minimal odor. sects don't put the bite on a soldier. The Engineering with a check for $2000 from the Washington Artillery Veterans Associa- Jointly developed by the military and lotion forms a vapor barrier of protection tion. This money is toward a pledge of $10,000 for the Friends of the Jackson Bar- by 3M, the repellent was designed to next to the skin that repels insects. racks Museum. (State PAO Photo) overcome all the objections that soldiers The new repellent has been under have had against the liquid repellent development since 1984 after surveys that has been in the system since 1957. showed that 45 percent of soldiers in the The most noticeable difference is that field did not like the existing insect American Legion Honored the new repellent is a lotion that looks repellent and did not use it, and 62 per- and feels similar to a hand lotion. cent of those surveyed felt the Army By 1LT Michael Mallery for his country," said Stroud. Because of a new polymer-based for- needed a more effective repellent.' The 256th Inf Bde PIO He recounted the involvement of cur- mulation the repellent needs only 35 new lotion has been field-tested by the rent and former Legionnaires in the percent of the active ingredient known U.S. Army in Honduras, Belize, An address by MG Ansel M. Stroud, Louisiana Maneuvers, the headquarters as "DEBT" (N-, N-Diethyl-3-methyl- Thailand, Zambia, and Korea, as well as highlighted the general assembly of the of which was located at Camp benzamide) to offer better protection Alaska, Louisiana and Florida. 72nd Annual Convention of the Loui- Beauregard. than the old formula with 75 percent The new lotion insect repellent is now siana American Legion in June. Activated units included the 5th U.S. DEET. available through the Defense General Stroud reviewed the history and vital Corps, the 3rd Armored Division, the The lotion doesn't sting or collect dirt Supply Agency and is called "Insect/Ar- importance of the American Legion in 107th, 109th, and 122nd Air Corp like the alcohol-based, oily counterpart. thropod Repellent Lotion", NSN: recalling the Louisiana Maneuvers of Observation Squadrons, and the 106th 6840-01-284-3982. 1940-41, the 50th anniversary of which Horse-Mechanized Cavalry. was acknowleged at the convention, The Louisiana National Guard will Prior to America's entry into WW II, host the 50th Anniversary celebration of Supreme Court many soldiers who are now Legionnaires the major military activity in Central continued from page 14 fanned out across Louisiana in a Louisiana at Camp Beauregard Oct Associate Justice to take the position of jurist John Marshall took pail in over massive train-up which boasted such 19-21. During that historic period in Chancellor of Maryland. John Jay was 1,000 Court decisions, writing 508 opi- luminary participants as Dwight 1940-41, Camp Livingston, north of elected Governor of New York while nions himself. The leadership and the Eisenhower and George Patton. Beauregard, was the home of the 32nd holding the position of Chief Justice. It decisions of Chief Justice Mai-shall have Infantry Division. Camp Claiborne, was John Marshall, the fourth Chief been praised and discussed for almost "We today are able to enjoy many south of Alexandria, was the home of the Justice of the United States, who set the 200 years. He is known as the "Great privileges that affect our lives, such as famous 34th Infantry Division and the Court on the path that would eventual- Chief Justice." Marshall's "building the freedom to choose, to work, to travel, 151st Engineer Regiment. Claiborne ly gain for it a co-equal status with the block" opinions gave the Court authori- and many other freedoms, because of the also served as the designation site for Legislative and Executive Branches. ty and prestige, confirming and defining soldiers who shaped our proud history," the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. Although Marshall had previously the concept of judicial review, the scope said Stroud. He also added that some of Stroud thanked the Legionnaries for declined an appointment to the Court, of the Commerce Clause, and tfie those history — makers will be seen no their support of the National Guard he did accept appointment as Chief Necessary and Proper Clause, which ex- more, because they made the ultimate museum at Jackson Barracks in New Justice in 1800, and the year 1801 ist today. By the time Marshall had seiz- sacrifice to preserve our freedom. Orleans, and noted American Legion began a great epoch in the history of this ed 34 years on the Court, in 1834. the "It is fitting to say that no greater love contribution to the artifacts on display Court and of this country. Court and the judiciary were firmly does a soldier have than to give his life there. In his 34 years as the nation's chief established. Page 18 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN JULY/AUGUST 1990 I Can Do Maintenance By LTC Earl P. Santos their comments were very complimen- DMT MAIT conducted a special and Readiness NCO's. 17 personnel tary toward our maintenance support Maintenance Management and Hands- were in attendance, including LTC COL Walter R. Weaver, Director of programs. Weaver said the on Maintenance Training Course for Marvin, XO, 256th Inf Bde. This train- Surface Maintenance, came up with a maintenance personnel, supervisors the maintenance section of the 159th ing was designed to assist and prepare new motto: "I CAN® DO and commanders are really getting in- MASH. The 159th MASH was attend- the 3d Bn in accomplishing their MAINTENANCE." During the four volved and "doing something" in ing AT in Fort Sam Houston, except for maintenance efforts during AT. MAJ hundred mile round trip to New maintenance to meet or exceed TAG's their maintenance section; they were Fritts was well pleased with the train- Orleans and back to Camp Beauregard number two goal. Another idea of at Camp Beauregard attending this ing and expressed appreciation for the at least twice a month he says, "I have Weaver's was the wooden desk sign course. Ten personnel were enrolled. assistance and instruction. a lot of time to think of ways'to im- stating "Do Something About SSG Don Thomas, NCOIC and Motor Due to the persistance of COL prove our maintenance program." MAINTENANCE." Sergeant was pleased with the train- Weaver, the ingenuity of MSG King Some of those ideas are: Safety decals Since our last article in the Louisiana ing his section received. Incidentally, and, of .utmost importance, the provision to be placed on rear of military vehicles Guardsman, we conducted our regular- during the hands-on training period, of the necessary computer hardware by with 1-800 number, (will be distributed ly scheduled Maintenance Managers his personnel completed annual ser- MACOMS; as of 26 Jun 90 eight of thir- "to the field within next six weeks), Course at Camp Beauregard on 21-25 vices on their own vehicles. Thanks to teen Organizational Maintenance Shops monthly readiness reporting (DA Form May 90. 28 personnel were in atten- her innovation thinking and produc- in the State have the capability*of elec- 2406) monitoring by LANG-DMT staff, dance and successfully completed the tive use of available resources; 2LT tronically transmitting their parts re- electronic transmission for Class IX course. SSG Kermit L. Abshire, the Gail Greene's maintenance section ob- quisitions direct to their supporting repair parts from OMSs through Supply Sergeant from Co C l/156th AR, tained some valuable MOS training Class IX facility. Thanks for your help DAS3/4 to USPFO, and marking of Vivian, Louisiana was our honor during AT. COL Fredrick (LANG-BDE), LTC ERC "A" and "P" equipment with a graduate. We had a generous mixture At the request of MAJ Herbert Douglas (LANG-ENG) and LTC Arthur blue dot. Just recently he had some of Readiness NCO's, Motor Of- Fritts, XO, 3/156th Inf (Mech); LANG- (LANG-ASG). We have QMS -10 sche- feedback from a unit commander, ficers/NCO's and TAMMS Clerks atten- DMT MAIT conducted a 2 day Main- duled to come on line in mid July and motor sergeant, and an executive of- ding. It was one of our best attended tenance Managers and PMCS Work- have tentative commitments from the ficer of a MACOM. These individuals Maintenance Management Courses. shop on 2-3 June 1990 at Camp remaining commands to make this a were from different units, and From 28 May - 7 June the LANG- Beauregard for 3d Bn 156th Inf XO's 100% effort. John Q. Is Watching You vehicle, prime mover, trailer, semi- By PFC Rebeka D. Lloyd trailer, and dolly that is driven or towed 241st PAD Staff on public highways. AT drivers, designated by individual REPORT UNSAFE OPERATIONS unit commanders, will be fully aware TO 1-800-233-6796 LOUISIANA NA- that their capabilities are being REPORT TIONAL GUARD monitored on an official, as well as a LAARNG units traveling in govern- general (public) level. ment vehicles to Annual Training this Maintenance supporting activities are year will have a renewed sense of "du- tasked with the responsibility to affix UNSAFE OPERATIONS TO ty" due to the safety decals recently the decals to those items of equipment adopted by the LAARNG State Safety for which they provide maintenance Council. support. A recommendation for vehicle safety The decal provides the office phone decals was submitted for consideration number of the LAARNG Chief of Staff to the Safety Council by COL Walter R. which, according to Bringol, will 1-800-233-6796 Weaver, Director of Surface somewhat prevent carelessness on the Maintenance. The decal as worded above road. "Even if no calls come in, the was adopted by the council, and its use driver, just knowing that the sticker is approved by Adjutant General Ansel M. on his vehicle will be more likely to take Stroud. The purchasing and printing extra precautions", says Bringol. "The LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD process was supervised by LTC Donald new safety decal will aide in deterring J. Bringol, Safety Officer. unsafe acts on our highways which in The safety decals are to be affixed to turn will protect not only the soldiers the left rear of every federal sedan, GSA but Louisiana's citizens. SOFTBALL IN OCTOBER Golf Scores The Fourth Annual "Adam Row- and federal and state employees of the The sixth annual 141st (Washington) The 141st Field Artillery thanks all batham Memorial Softball Tournament" LAARNG/LAANG. Field Artillery Golf Tournament took those who actively participated and sup- will be held on Saturday 6 October 1990, Applications and fees must be submit- place on 30 June at the City Park North ported the tournament. Special thanks and if needed Sunday, 7 October 1990. ted NLT 28 September 1990 to: PO. Box Golf Course in New Orleans. With 57 to the Washington Artillery Veterans This year's tournament will be held at 505, Arabi, LA 70032, ATTN: SSG Ken- participants this year's tournament Association (WAVA) for donating food Lafreniere Park in Metairie, LA. Teams neth Gifford. This year's entry fee is boasted the largest field ever to compete and drinks as well as the friends of the which participated in last year's tourna- $125.00 per team. Bracket drawings will in the event which benefitted the Jackson Jackson Barracks Museum who donated ment were the QMS 13 Shop, AASF -1, be held on Wednesday, 3 October 1990, Barracks Museum Expansion. prizes. Independence (USPFO), LA Air Guard, based on first entry - first draw system Winners in the low gross and net scores Camp Beauregard, l/141st FA and the (example; first team to submit applica- along with the long drive and closest to LT Paul Vorenkamp, tournament 159th MASH. tion/fees draws first). The time and loca- the hole competition were: chairman, stated that "this year's tour- The first place team this year again tion of the bracket drawing TEA. POC's LOW GROSS nament was a success and next year we will receive a trophy with a $300.00 for individual teams should be submit- 1st - Mike Waguespack will strive to make it even bigger and check. Trophies are also given for the se- ted prior to this date. 2nd - Steve Bergeron better by getting more guard units in- cond and third place teams, MVP's, a For more information contact SGM LOW NET volved. One possibility would be to in- 1st - Kerry Campagna itiate unit team competition. long distance trophy for the team which Joseph S Centanni or SSG Kenneth Gif- 2nd - Pat Santos travels the furthest, and the traditional ford at 504-27&6459 between hours of LONG DRIVE - Andy Talbot This year the STARC, Air National beer trophy. Thirty free refreshment 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. LADIES Guard, 159th MASH, 204th ASG, and tickets will be issued per team. Rosters Refreshments will be available. "Come 1st - Terry Appe 244th Aviation Bn were represented. may include male and females from the out and lets make it a real nice family CLOSEST TO HOLE Shannon Mayo LAARNG/LAANG (active and retirres) day activity"! JULY/AUGUST 1990 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 19 • PEOPLE • PEOPLE • PEOPLE • PEOPLE • PEOPLE • PEOPLE • Senior Army Advisor McCloud • Transfers to 75th MAC in Texas & training such as with the M-l tanks has By SPC Michael A. Ritter been smooth. 241st PAD Staff "I'll really miss the people here and the command climate," McCloud said. The Louisiana National Guard's He said Louisiana has received na- Senior Army Advisor COL Harry E. tional recognition, but he expects the McCloud is moving to Houston, Texas. state's militia to receive more accolades McCloud will fill the same capacity with- in the future. the 75th Manuever Area Command at "We've won a lot of awards, but we're Texas's Reserve Center. sure to get a lot more," McCloud said. McCloud came to Louisiana in Oc- Of his tour in Louisiana he said he tober of 1986 and since then has seen learned something new everyday. manyThanges. The Colonel has spent 27 years in the He has watched significant im- service and says, "I served in a lot of provements take place in the LAANG's places, and with a lot of fine people, but property accountability, maintenance, I've worked with none finer than the promotion, pay, and training. He says people in the Louisiana National Outgoing Senior Army Advisor COL Harry McCloud addresses the attendees at Louisiana's transition into specialized Guard." a farewell luncheon held in his honor at Jackson Barracks. (State PAO Photo)

COL John T. Fulcher replaced COL McCloud as the new senior Army advisor to the Louisiana Army National Guard. Fulcher, an active duty soldier, came to Loui- siana from the National War College as a student. Before that he commanded a light infantry battalion in the 25th Infantry Division (Light) in Hawaii. Fulcher, who has served for 23 years, was stationed as a commander at Fort Polk in the 70's MAJ Huntington Downer, left, is presented the Meritorious Service Medal by BG when the 5th Infantry Division was formed. He is married to Nita Fulcher and has Gary Whipple, 256th Infantry Brigade commander Downer, Judge Advocate General three children Christiane, 21, Elizabeth, 9 and John 8. Fulcher's residence is at Office is also the Speaker Pro Temp in the Louisiana Legislature. (Photo by SFC Jackson Barracks. (State PAO Photo) Kirk J. Barrilleaux, 256th Inf Bde PIO) Gay Receives Baccalaureate By CPT William Ratcliffe Education Services Officer

LTC Walter R. Gay, Jr., Director of In- formation Management, for the LAARNG, received a baccalaureate degree from Northwood Institute on Ju- ly 11, 1990. Commencement ceremonies for the event were conducted in New Orleans, LA. Degrees were conferred by Mr. Edgar A. Madden, Provost for Nor- thwood Institute whose main campus is located at Midland, MI. LTC Gay received his degree in Business Administration Management. Special congratulations are in order as he graduated summa cum laude in his class of 28. SFC James P. Scalia Jr. of Monroe retires The LAARNG especially recognizes after 35 years of service. His last a&ign- his commitment to excellence since he ment was with the 528th Engineer Bat- obtained his degree while executing the talion where he was assigned as a food Walter Gay, right, receives his degree from Mr. Edgar A. Madden, Provost for North- responsibilities of his demanding career service supervisor. (528th Engr Bn wood Institute. position. Photo) V