Guardsma^^^ j^o«mmsmana *m n VOLUME 2, NUMBER 5 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1990

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Page 2 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1990 LAARNG1991 Goals] "Common Sense" I. Maintain a zero reportable accident rate and reduce accident mishaps, II. Develop and implement a^LAARNG Health Promotion Plan. HI. Provide a climate for equal opportunity and fair treatment in the LAARNG. IV. Improve the appearance and conditions, protect the environment, and enhance the energy conservation program at facilities. V. All units participate in the Louisiana Army Communities of Ex- cellence Program. VI. Obtain a rating of C-l in the Personnel and Training Readiness categories of the USR. VII. All units meet the prerequisites of the Superior Unit award. Indicators of Drug Abuse VIII. Conduct a complete and accurate LES review each month and increase sure-pay participation to 75 percent during FY 91. INDICATORS OF DRUG ABUSE IX. All units maintain a minimum of 95 percent IDT attendance rate It is important to recognize the symp- STIMULANTS and an AWOL rate of one percent or less. toms and signs of drug abuse at an ear- (COCAINE, SPEED, CRACK, X. All units meet the retention standards of 75 percent extension rate ly stage. Many potential drug abusers CRYSTAL, ICE, ETC.) and one percent or less non-ETS loss rate, can be led back to a productive and suc- Users become talkative, restless, excited. XI. Ensure each soldier meets the requirements for promotion. All cessful life style if their involvement in Stimulants may cause user to perspire enlisted soldiers obtain a high school diploma or equivalent. the drug cult is detected in its early excessively. XII. All companies and detachments have assigned a certified unit stages. Watch for various shapes and colors of movement officer. The following is an outline of some of tablets or capsules. Xffl. Conduct, to specific standards, 100 percent of scheduled MOBEXs. the more common and obvious indicators Hypodermic needles, cotton balls, XIV. Achieve 92 percent of Equipment Readiness Code (ERG) "A" items of drug use It is highly possible for some spoons, can mean heavy abuse. of these symptoms to exist in a non-user. Small packets of a white powdered mission capable. A parent should exercise caution, hav- substances. XV. Conduct to specific standards 100 percent of required inventories. ing some degree of certainty, before con- Mirrors, short straws, single edge razor XVI. Each unit identify and complete at least one approved volunteer fronting a child with their suspicions. blades, may indicate cocaine use. civic project. COMMON SYMPTOMS OF DRUG User may chain smoke. XVII. Continue support programs to expand and improve the Jackson ABUSE Goes long periods without eating or Barracks Military Museum. Changes in behavior and character. sleeping. The Louisiana National Guard - An Army Community of Excellence. Sudden loss of interest in normal DEPRESSANTS activities. (DOWNERS, VALIUM, LIBRIUM, Dropping grades/poor school attendance. ETC.) New groups of friends. User may act as if drunk, with no The Louisiana National Guard Unexplained absences of long duration. noticeable smell of alcohol. Poor physical appearance. User may exhibit slurred speech, stag- I An Army of Community Excellence] Wearing sunglasses at unseemly times, gering and slowed reactions. concealing red eyes or dilated pupils. Strong body odor may be present on per- Pro-Drug reading materials, posters, T- son and clothing. shirts, belt buckles, etc Watch for pills in variqus shapes and Correction: Be watchful of children coming home colors. OOPS! In the May/June issue of the Louisiana Guardsman we stated that COL from an evening out and going straight OPIATES Robert Landry had been elected Vice President, Air, for the National Guard to their room. They may have been (HEROIN, MORPHINE, CODIENE, Association of Louisiana. The correct name is Col Robert J. Guidry. We apologize drinking, "or worse!" ETC.) to COL Guidry - Editor WHAT TO LOOK FOR Small packets of powder. MARIJUANA Hypodermic syringes, spoons, etc, used Greenish-brown dried plant material in for injection. Front Cover plastic bags or small containers. Small spots of blood on shirt sleeves, Paraphernalia - Rolling papers, water clothes, etc A soldier engages in chemical training during the Louisiana Maneuvers that oc- pipes, roach clips. Contracted pupils, bruises or scars along curred in Central Louisiana during 1940*1942. (National Archives)(see pages 8 Small dark seeds, stems. Look in veins. and 9) ashtrays and pocket linings. Belts or straps used for tourniquets. Excessive reddening of the eyes - an in- Users appear very sleepy (nod), drowsy, creased hunger. lethargic, This newspaper is an authorized Odor of burnt leaves on clothing. HALLUCINOGENS publication of members of the Louisiana Small holes or burns on shirts. (PCP, LSD, ECSTASY, ETC.) Army and Air National Guard. Contents INHALANTS Users sit or recline quietly in a dream Louisiana Guardsman of the Louisiana Guardsman are not Empty glue or spray cans. or trance-like state. The Adjutant General, La. Army necessarily the official views, or endors- Bags or rags with dry paint, glue, etc., User may become fearful and experience and Air National Guard ed by, the U.S. Goverment, Department in or on them. terror. Mai. Gen. Ansel M Stroud, Jr. of Defense, Department of the Army, or Dried paint or glue on clothes. Pupils become very large. Running nose and red eyes. While high, a user may "rush" or Chief of Staff the Louisiana National Guard. Col. James K. Cor ley Original articles pertaining to Loui- Unpleasant, chemical breath. shudder. siana National Guard units or indivi- Increased coughing and salivation. Public Affairs Office duals that would be interest to the 1LT Maria L. Jonkers Guard community may be submitted to: La. National Guard, Office of the AG LANG - PAO (1 LT Jonkers}, Jackson Chief of Staff Hotline Barracks, New Orleans, La. 70146-0330. 1-800-233-6796 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1990 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 3 1090th Trans Det Deploys to Saudi Arabia

By CPT Eugene L. Barattini

On 27 August 1990 the first Loui- siana Army National Guard unit was mobilized to participate in Operation Desert Shield. The 11 members of the 1090th Transportation Detachment under the command of SGT Gregory Martin conducted home station ac- tivities such as showdown inspections, personnel records reviews, and loaded organic equipment. At the time of the initial call-up, the unit was told only that it was to report to Fort Polk, its assigned mobilization station. At 1100 hrs, 29 August 1990, the 1090th Trans Det departed from Camp Beauregard for Fort Polk. Arriving at Fort Polk, the unit conducted extensive NBC and individual weapons training for possi- ble deployment OCONUS. Presently the 1090th Transportation Detach- ment has deployed to Saudi Arabia to participate in Desert Shield. Somewhere under the Persian Gulf sun stands the first Louisiana Army National Guard members called to Ac- tive Federal service to meet the Na- tjional Security requirements of our na- tion in over 20 years.

Update Editor's Note: As of the date this paper went to press, three other units are on alert for the Persian Gulf Crisis. They are the 1083d Transportation Company, Jonesville; 1086th Transportation Company, Jena; and Detachment 1, 1086th Transportation Com- Members of the 1090th Transportation Detachments (not in order) SPC Tasha R. Briggs, PFC James M. Broddtman. pany, Camp Beauregard. SPC Charles M. Landry, SGT Gregory D. Martin, PFC Joseph C. Martin, PFC Chadwick A. Melder, PV2 John C. Miller, PFC Rachel D. Smith, SPC Scott E. Sullivan, SPC Talton D. Frickey. (241st PAD Photo) Louisiana Guardsmen Get Heroes' Departure By CPT Eugene Barattini towards the gate, a local high school band played appropriate music. Once the Like a Steven Spielberg movie script convoy reached the main gate the crowd the departure of the 1090th Transporta- of almost 1,000 people saluted or held tion Detachment was comprised of col- their hand over their hearts as the na- or, music, spirit, flags, children, and tional anthem was played. tears. On the 29th of August 1990 at ap- Speaking to the troops MG A.M. proximately HOOhrs the entire Camp Stroud and Sen Johnston expressed Beauregard Military Community and their pride in the LAARNG members surrounding Pineville residents joined and the need for continual support of our the families of the departing soldiers to men and women in uniform. As the con- say good-bye to the Louisiana Guard- voy re-assembled and the flags waved in smen heading for the unknown. the wind, there came a sense that the Desert Shield Operations had finally Assembling near the Camp come to the Louisiana Army National Beauregard main gate, local Fire Guard. One by-stander noted that if a Departments hook and ladder trucks military member must be called to serve created a "Honor Arch" for the unit con- his country and leave his family then voy to parade through. From the center this patriotic send off is the way he of the arch hung a large yellow ribbon hoped the rest of the country did it. The 1090th gets a hero's departure from the community of Cp Beauregard when they and an American Flag. As the 1090th The Louisiana Army National Guard pulled out of home station and headed for their mobilization station at Fort Polk, LA. Transportation Detachment rolled past family takes great pride in the men and (Photo by SSG Adrian M. Lamkin, 241st PAD Staff) CSMS on Camp Beauregard heading women called "Louisiana Guardsmen."

(Desert) (Ships) If you wish to write to the servicemen currently in the desert or aboard ships Any Service Member Any Service Member write to: Operation Desert Shield Operation Desert Shield APO New York, 09848-0006 FPO New York, 09866-0006 Page 4 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1990 From Cookies to Clothing, The U.S. Mail Gets Through SAUDI ARABIA (ARNEWS) - Each here," says MAJ Willie Newson "and it's Starbird is responsible for making sure Arabia has grown with the rising day the Army postal system delivers working well." Newson is the theater Ar- deployed soldiers get their mail. volume of mail. The 129th Postal Com- more than 100,000 pieces of mail to my postal officer. Recent media reports have charged pany from Fort Bragg, NC was deployed soldiers deployed on Operation Desert The flow of mail into Saudi Arabia has that soldiers are not getting their mail. to augment an Air Force postal team Shield. risen steadily since the operation began. Starbird defends his staff, saying that that was in Saudi Arabia before the From cookies to clothing, junk food to "In 10 days, I saw it jump from two-and- they are working long hours and operation. Additional help soon follow- photos of a newborn baby, everything a-half tons per day to four-and-a-half operating 24 hours a day. "It is our ed from the 1241st Postal Company of gets to the soldier the same way- tons per day, and there seems to be no policy not to leave at night or at the end the Alabama Army National Guard in through the Army Post Office. end in sight," says COL Courtney Star- of a shift until the work is done." Birmingham. "It's a huge, complex system at work bird. As Central Command adjutant, The goal of the APO, says Starbird, is With the recent relaxing of restrictions to get the mail from "Anywhere USA" on size and weight, Starbird says he ex- to the soldiers in 10 days. Currently, the pects to see a considerable increase in average delivery time is five to six days, the amount of mail. "The care packages Toll-free Numbers for Families Starbird says, although it may take a are coming," he says. WASHINGTON (ARNEWS) - False assistance to help minimize the effects couple of weeks for newly arrived (Compiled from information provided information or no information about lov- of the deployment and make it easier to soldiers to receive their first mail. by SPC Kevin Hudson, 14th Public Af- ed ones overseas is among the enemies cope with the separation. The military postal staff in Saudi fairs Detachment.) facing families of soldiers deployed to Those numbers are: Desert Shield. -1-800-542-9524, at the Army Com- munity and Family Support Center in There's already been one reported case Alexandria, VA. It's staffed 24 hours a Promotion Procedures of persons posing as military represen- day. tatives visiting a family of a deployed -1-800-833-6222, at HQDA's Family WASHINGTON (ARNEWS) - Promo- Regulation 600-200. soldier and giving the family false infor- Liaison office It operates from 7:30 a.m. tion procedures for reserve component — Those Guard and Reserve enlisted mation about their relative. - 5 p.m. Eastern time. Family members soldiers called up for Operation Desert soldiers involuntarily ordered to active To help families deal with such threats may also receive a free booklet, "The Shield have been clarified. duty under the presidential call-up or to their peace of mind, the Army Family Support Contacts Telephone In a recent message to the field, the who are serving voluntarily on "tem- established toll-free telephone numbers Guide," by calling this number. The Army's personnel chief at the Pentagon porary tour, active duty" will retain pro- that concerned family members may call booklet contains phone numbers that said that because of federalization of motion consideration under the provi- for correct information about soldiers will help family members locate the Guard units some of the original sions of AR 140-158 and NG Regulation deployed to the Middle East. The nearest family support facility in their regulatory guidance may at times have 600-200. numbers may also be called for state. come into conflict. — Reserve component officers will re- To rule out such conflict in the future, main under the reserve promotion the message provides the following system covered by AR 135-155, Chapter Free Fax to the Desert clarification: 8 of NCR 600-100 and Chapter 7 of NCR Washington (ARNEWS) - Families name, rank, Social Security number, — Enlisted soldiers in the Army Na- 600-101. and friends of servicemembers in the unit and APO or FPO address. Once tional Guard and Army Reserve who are The message says that "If the period Middle East for Operation Desert Shield sent to the Middle East, the message is ordered to active duty will continue to of deployment becomes extensive, we . can send free facsimile messages to their provided to the appropriate APO or FPO be promoted under provisions of AR will re-examine the instructions contain- deployed loved ones via the American for delivery. 140-158 or under Chapter 6 of NG ed herein and provide further guidance." Telephone and Telegraph Co. CENTCOM officials say AT&T will not Called Desert Fax, the free, one-way accept Desert Fax messages without a facsimile service will be available at valid APO or FPO and recipient Social AT&T Phone Centers beginning Sept. Security number. Reconsidering the Relief Act 21, U.S. Central Command (Rear) of- More than 400 AT&T Phone Centers ficials announced Sept. 16. are located in the continental United Changes in the 50-year old law protec- Total Force concept, Hultman emphasiz- To send a Desert Fax message, family States. CENTCOM officials say Desert ting mobilized military personnel are ed, "Unless the problems and needs members and friends must go to a Phone Fax senders can locate the nearest needed but should be done with caution, reservists encounter in being called to Center and complete a Desert Fax form, Phone Center by calling directory the Reserve Officers Association today active duty are satisfactorily addressed, on which a message of up to three- assistance. told a joint hearing of the Congressional many can be expected to separate from fourths of a page may be written or (From a CENTCOM release.) Veterans Affairs committeea the selected reserve and will not be typed. The form requires the recipient's In remarks prepared for presentation available for future contingencies. We to the committee, Maj. Gen. Evan L. are addressing people issues and the suc- Hultman, AUS (Ret.), ROA executive cess of the Total Force will depend great- To Avoid Delay Avoid These Items director, praised them for conducting the ly on how adequately these issues are By SPC Kevin Hudson time, and will inevitably cause a delay. hearing on the Soldiers' and Sailors' resolved." Delays also are caused when people Civil Relief Act of 1940 and veterans Hultman cited several areas of possi- SAUDI ARABIA (ARNEWS) - Some don't follow customs regulations, he says. reemployment rights. ble concern that affect persons suffering of the soldiers deployed here in support "Declare all the contents in the package. "While the ROA commands the com- significant loss of income when mobiliz- of Operation Desert Shield are experien- Saudi customs officials are authorized to mittees for scheduling this hearing so ed. The law allows interest payments to cing delays in getting their mail— and inspect 100 percent of the parcels com- quickly in response to the needs of those be reduced to six percent a year and it could be your fault. ing into the country.. .and they da" being called to active duty," Hultman prevents eviction from housing for which Although the percentage of delayed Items prohibited are— said, "we would caution the committees the lease is less than $150 a month. mail is minimal in comparsion to the —Material contrary to the Islamic that it is much too soon to be fully cogni- The $150 cap is "clearly dated and large volume of mail entering the coun- faith; zant of any problem that reservists are should be reconsidered in the light of to^ try each day, COL Courtney Starbird —Pornographic or provocative encountering or will encounter. The day's significantly higher rents or lease says there are ways to make that percen- material; association is aware of some problem payments," he added. tage even smaller. Non-authorized political materials; areas, but our awareness is very limited. Hultman called for the federal govern- Starbird is the Army Central Com- —Alcohol; He remarked that the need to consider ment to take the lead in setting stan- mand adjutant general responsible for —Pork, or pork items; the adequacy of the 1940 law was dards for all employers of reservists be- making sure soldiers get their mail. —Firearms; underscored by "the plethora of phone ing called to active duty. "What the people back home can do —Perishable items that do not fare calls" received by his association before He reminded the committees that a to speed up delivery and avoid delay is well in heat. and after the President's August 22 call- major area of reservists concern is their to ensure that their soldier's address is Videotapes sent to Saudi Arabia are up announcement. "In addition to an ex- reemployment rights after active duty. complete, accurate, and legible," Starbird also being screened. Starbird advises pected interest in the law, the calls Recalling that the Department of Labor says. He says each piece of mail should friends and families to "make them 'G'- reflected inadequacies and ambiguities," has been developing legislation to revise have the complete name and rank, social rated." he added. the Veterans Reemploymeat Right law, security number, complete unit address "Following the rules will result in He said that updating the laws is he urged the committees "to hold the and APO number. fewer delays," Starbird says. "And that necessary to prevent reservists from suf- necessary hearings promptly so that this "Bad addresses mean delays," says will result in happier soldiers." fering unfair hardships in being called much needed update of important Starbird. "The postal workers manual- (Hudson serves with the 14th Public to active duty. Noting that reserve par- legislation can be accomplished in an ex- ly sort and redirect the mail. This takes Affairs Detachment.) ticipation is critical to the military's peditious manner." .OPERATION DESERT SHIELD. OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1990 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 5 769th Engineer Battalion

U.S:-)')h H6/./ DV T t;TJ(>-Arm( y^ Superio• r Unit Award Recipient By SPC Kristi L. Moon According to Capt Ronald H. Edwards, 241st PAD Staff Plans Officer, 769th En Bn, this mission The 769th Engineer Battalion, Com- was a joint effort of National Guard, US bat Heavy, received the U.S. Army Army and the 193rd SOUTHCOM OTHER AWARDS EARNED Superior Unit Award, Sunday, (Panama) units. Louisiana and Missouri September 9, in an afternoon ceremony engineers were supported by units from "Best MOUT Unit" HSC, HQ Support at Folse National Guard Armory, in Florida, Alabama, and Tennessee. Baton Rouge The Army Superior unit award is Maj Gen Ansel M. Stroud, Adjutant awarded by the Secretary of the Army Outstanding Project" Co C General of Louisiana, presented this to units that have accomplished difficult prestigious award to the 769th En Bn for and challenging missions in a their mission in 1984 in the Republic of meritorious manner during peace time Best Maintenance" Co B Panama named "Blazing Trails". conditions. The completed mission consisted of According to Gen Stroud, this is the Safety Award" Co A constructing over 12 kilometers of road first type of award given to any reserve and several low water crossings along component unit. the Pacific coast of Panama. Also while Stroud also expressed his appreciation Best Unit Overall" Co C in Panama, the soldiers of the 769th par- for "the hard work and professionalism ticipated in several civic action projects (of the 769th) that made this award such as: repairs on school buildings, possible. The experience gained in Esprit De Corps" Co C school desks, church steeples, huts and Panama is paying big dividends today," farming assistance. he said. 769th Engineers Conduct Operation Pride

By 1LT Luke M. Hall out to view the training. Construction Officer Some of the areas toured were the company TOC {which was in MOUT Operation Pride, a program designed configuration), the motorpool at CSMS, to better the relationship between Na- a campsite expansion project at Indian tional Guardsmen or Reservist and their Creek Park in Woodworth, an oil-water employers, was a success for B Company separator installation at CSMS, a road of the 769th Engineer Battalion station- extension project with hauling and bor- ed at New Roads, Louisiana. row pit operations, a concrete placement At departure time the flight manifest project at the post fire station, and the contained names of not only employers construction of a metal maintenance but also of a principal of a local elemen- building at the NCO Academy in Ball, tary school and the local press. The Louisiana. employers that were represented were After the tour was completed, the tour Salmon & Associates, City of Baton group was assembled in the company Rouge, Exxon Research & Development mess hall for a final briefing. The floor Laboratory, New Roads Police Jury, was open for any comments or sugges- CIBA GEIGY, JE Merit, and tions; many of the visitors responded. RhonePoulenc. The visitors were excited Some of the comments recorded are the and eager to see their local Guard- following. "I never knew that you did so smen/employees at work. much." About the campsite project - "I On June 30,1990, day eight of B Com- realized that the state actually gets pany's annual training, the military something in return besides a ready helicopters lifted off from the Baton force." "The technique of utilizing state Rouge Metropolitan Airport destined for projects which benefit Louisiana citizens Camp Beauregard. The visitors were and give experience to the guardsmen anxious of the flight for many of them is tremendously impressive." "The Loui- had never flown in a helicopter before. siana National Guard deserves ap- The flight lasted about an hour and fif- propriate recognition for this achieve- teen minutes. No one had difficulties ment as do the locals who help to make during the flight. state projects successful." "I see that it From the airfield at Camp Beauregard is very important for the public sector the visitors were transported by bus to to understand that the work done by the the company mess hall. They were Guard is necessary in order for them to welcomed with coffee and donuts and be adequately prepared in the event of were greeted by the battalion and com- war." And "I now have a better pany commanders. They were then given understanding and appreciation for the agenda for the day and were moved summer camp and weekend drill."

"This shrinking world means for the United States more in- ternational involvement as well as more hazards; more military Headquarters of the Louisiana National Guard participated in the ringing of bells commitments to the defense of freedom, as well as more across America at 2:30 p.m. on 17 September to commemorate the on-going demands on our economic and military strengths." celebration of the Bicentennial of the Constitution. At the same moment that the General Harold K. Johnson, 1965 chapel bells were ringing at Jackson Barracks hundreds of bells were pealing throughout military installations in the U.S.A. (State PAO Photo) Page 6 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1990 204th ASG: Operation Spartan Shield

By The 204 ASG PIO Section move within a theater using air mobile In early September, 120 soldiers of assets to cut the displacement time of HHC 204th ASG conducted an extensive the huge headquarters in half." Air Mobile Operation in the New The exercise demonstrated the abili- Orleans Metro area. In light of world ty of the unit to move the majority of the events, this type of training for combat unit by In-Country short range aircraft service support major command head- while allowing a small element of the quarters seems all too appropriate. headquarters to remain in command of This operation was supported by forces all assigned CSS units and facilities. from Co A, l/244th AVN Bn, New Making this exercise even more realistic Orleans. The one characteristic that was the fact that such as command con- all units in the total force must have trol logistic operation team was already is mobility. However, by MTOE de- on an ODT tour in the Federal Republic sign, combat service support units are of Germany composed of the same type very dependent on transportation units command cell. for deployment to assigned operational During the FTX, the unit conducted areas once in the country and for a marshalling area operation to marry- displacements. up ground MTOE assets with the main Headquarters, 204 ASG members load aircraft of Company A, 1 244th Avaiation HHC 204th ASG conducted tactical body arriving from a near by secured LZ. Battalion during Operation Spartan Shield. (Photo by SPC D. Giliaudi) operations at Camp Villere, emphasizing The unit strived to set up operations in quick displacements of large CSS Head- the shortest period of time using cross- only one hour and is this operational. It hour block of NBC re-fresher training quarters directors by both air and loading procedures and palletizing all looks as if the unit has been here for at receiving heavy emphasis. As the unit ground assests. According to the HC cargos. When the ASG Commander least a day." departed the LZ, it was clear that the Commander CPT Eugene Barattini, COL Marion Simpson arrived with his Both individual and unit level NBC light & deployable skills obtained in this "The purpose of the exercise was to staff, he stated that, "I cannot believe operations were conducted in association exercise could be put to good use in any demonstrate the ability of the unit to this unit has been at this location for with the tactical scenerio, with a three upcoming situation. 773d Maint Bn Participates in Multi-Force Training By SPC Dane A. Kerne If any key words were to be used to vironment on more than one occasion. tive areas," said one. 773rd Maint Bn describe this exercise, one of them would All equipment had to be sufficiently The overall response and reaction to The barren training fields of Fort have to be "wet". Rain fell on the soldiers camouflaged, using nets and natural the evaluator's comments, and to the ex- Hood, Texas were the site where the for nearly half of their time in the field. cover. Fighting positions were set up ercise in general, was positive. *Ttn HHD 773rd Maintenance Battalion con- Low points and heavily traveled areas in along the perimeter and security was pleased with the overall performance of ducted its Annual Training exercise for the field were transformed into lakes tight. A "reaction force" was formed to the troops. We proved that a 1990. and streams. defend the perimeter from enemy attack. Maintenance Company (3673rd) could The exercise, held in July, was quite Under the observance of evaluators, A supply section and food service section perform their mission in a tactical en- large. The 773d, supported by elements these dedicated soldiers attacked their was also established. vironment," said Cpt. Thomas Long. of the 827th GS Supply Company from two weeks of training with gusto. The The 773rd received much praise from All of the hard work put in by these Oklahoma, the 204th Area Support soldiers set themselves to completing the evaluators as they passed all twelve men and women certainly d?d not go un- Group and the 2226th Transportation their tasks, such as setting up their of the tasks assigned. Comments made noticed. Lt. Col. Saltzman, battalion Company, was deployed to support the logistical support sections, setting up a by the evaluators were complimentary commander received the Army Com- 172nd Area Support Group. The role of Tactical Operations Center (TOC), and indeed. Staff familiarity with their in- mendation Medal from Col. John K. the 172nd was to support the 40th Ar- integrating fire plans and communica- dividual roles was rated excellent. The Gillette, commander of the 172nd. mored Division of the Texas National tions among all points. camouflage was some of the best seen by Saltzman accepted the award on behalf Guard. In all, nearly 400 soldiers of the The 3673rd provided maintenance one evaluator. "All personnel as a result of his troops and thanked his soldiers for 773rd and its supporting elements par- support in a "tactical" environment. of this Annual Training period have all of the effort they put-in to make "AT ticipated in the exercise. And soldiers operated in a chemical en- become more proficient in their respec- '90" a success. 239th MP's Sucessful AT. Breaks Down Barriers Photos and story by ming dual missions at half their normal CPT Marcy Jo Gower strengths. The soldiers understood the 204th ASG PAO problems facing them. SGT Calvin Col- lins stated that everyone realized that When the going gets tough the tough they were short handed and that they get going. That saying is particularly had to pull together to do the job. true for the 239th and other Military The job was made more difficult Police (MP) companies. The companies because junior NCOs and Senior performed annual training (AD this year Specialists were thrust into leadership at Fort Polk. MP's have a diversified roles due to key NCOs away at PLDC mission. They are responsible for law en- and BNCOC courses. When asked how forcement on post as well as field com- he felt about being placed in a leader- bat missions. ship position in a field environment CPL During AT 90 the MPs were armed Michael LeBlanc stated, "this was a fan- with live ammunition and provided law tastic chance to spread my wings and enforcement assistance to the active run the show for a short time." He also component at Fort Polk. They also per- said that he was unable to fall back on formed their combat mission in the field. his superiors, and therefore, had to rely This was an excellent training exercise on his own knowledge. Gotcha! A Louisiana National Guard Military Police Officer issues a traffic citation and was performed successfully despite Despite the difficulties, the 239th and during annual training at Ft. Polk. the fact that the companies were perfor- continued on page 14 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1990 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 7 Tankers Qualify On The M-l Abrams By SPC Bernard Chaillot The screening test consists of the 256 Inf Bde (M) tanks firing at targets at three known distances, said Bierden, with two of One of First Battalions' M-l Abrams three hits necessary to proceed to the battle tanks sat at the bottom of a fir- gunnery tables. ing position incline, making adjustments "If the tank does not hit two out of as its barrel moved up and to the left. three targets, it must be inspected to With a thundering blast coupled with find out why," said Bierden. a bright white/yellow flash, its shell was "Ninety percent of the time, it's a bore launched downrange, obliterating a sight problem, while mechanical defi- target on a hillside a thousand yards ciencies account for the other 10 per- away. The Shreveport - headquartered cent" he said. battalion of the 256 Inf Bde (M) trained Tinkers then advance through seven with other elements of the Louisiana gunnery tables, starting with Table six, National Guard during AT at Fort Polk. which consists of four daylight "The crews shoot on the move. It's at the National Training Center (NTC) Alpha Co commander, John Adger and engagements and three nighttime much more difficult than firing at a sta- in 1987, and repeated at AT this year" readiness NCO/Master gunner SFC engagements, said Bierden. tionery target from a set firing position, said Bierden. Dale Bierden split their time between "Out of a total point possibility of 700, but the crews must master it, as it "The situation in Kuwait, with Iraqi the range and the maintenance area, the crew has to score at least 490 points represents a realistic combat situation," tankers rolling over light resistance where tankers were troubleshooting any to pass," he said. he said. before running into the U.S presence at mechanical or sighting problems. Bierden noted that as tankers proceed Table eight is designed for qualifying the Saudi Arabian border, has brought "Our tankers have to qualify on the through the gunnery tables, passing on a crew level, while tables 9-12 are home to our soldiers the importance of gunnery tables every other year, but we scores become more and more difficult combined firing exercises on the platoon, staying fully trained on the Abrams and have to stay prepared at all times," said to attain. company, and task force levels, explained light tanks," said Bierden. Bierden. Table seven is comprised of offensive Bierden. "They realize now more than ever that "First, checks are made for armament and defensive engagements with moving they could be called on at any time to accuracy screening test," he added. tanks and targets, said Bierden, "This type of training was conducted put their training to the test" he said. Avery Island Employer Receives Pro Patria Award By SPC Bernard Chaillot often require a compensatory sacrifice has been in the Guard 21 of those years, Lafayette, and I know I appreciate it 256th Inf Bde PIO from the company. and Boudreaux has been a staunch sup- when she releases me for training. The Pro Patria award was created to porter every step of the way. Maybe we can give her an award," he AVERY ISLAND. When the show employers that their contribution "I don't know what to say," said joked. Minutemen of pre-Revoultionary War to the national defense is vital and well Boudreaux when the proclamation was "This is the first Pro Patria award that days needed time to train, there was appreciated. read. "This makes me feel really good. has been given in the New Iberia area," seldom any guff to deal with from I'm just glad I was able to do my part said Paul "But I know it won't be the employers, due to a clear and present This week, Johnny Boudreaux, assis- in supporting the readiness of the last." danger from the hated British tant plant manager at the Akzo salt Guard." colonialists. mine in Avery Island didn't know why Boudreaux is a former Guardsmen Guardsmen can nominate their his bosses had asked him to cancel a himself, having served in New Iberia employers through individual Guard These days National Guardsmen must fishing trip and show up for work, only from 1954-63 when the unit now units and the National Committee for depend on the support of employers who that there was something that required designated as the Delta Dawgs was G Employer Support of the National sometimes don't see why, in peacetime, his attention. company. Guard. key workers have to prepare for war two So when SFC Robert Paul, while on "The support employers show is At one time Akzo, or International days each month and two weeks each military duty, showed up in his battle crucial to the mission accomplishment Salt as it was formerly known, had a summer. fatigues and highly shined combat boots of the National Guard" said CPT Ron contingent of nearly 20 Guardsmen on That's why the Louisiana Army Na- with a captain and lieutenant in tow, Comeaux, commander of Detachment 2 the payroll. The number is down to half tional Guard makes a special effort to Boudreaux was as surprised as a fish of Headquarters Company of the 256th a dozen now with company retirements honor those employers who recognize that realized the hook has been set. Infantry Brigade in Lafayette. and ends of Guard enlistments, but sup- that the sacrifices Guardsmen make A 23-year veteran of the mine, Paul "My wife and I own a store in port has not wavered. Brigade Engineers Train in NBC Enviorment By SPC Bernard Chaillot "When they pull into this area after tion, the contaminant would be iden- was simulated today - you're dead," said 256 Inf Bde PIO (M) evacuating the site where they were tified and the command notified so in- Binko. "Once you get to MOPP IV, move gassed," said Celestine, "they will wash formation could be relayed to other upwind, and keep in touch with the com- A platoon of combat engineers from the bulk of the contaminant off their brigade elements and a chain of events mand," he continued. the Louisiana National Guards 256 Inf vehicles with hot soapy water and get put into action, including offensive or Bde (M) had just sat down to a noon the soldiers to change MOPP suits at a defensive responses, route changes for "The route you take to get the vehicles meal during annual training Aug 4-18 nearby gear exchange site," troop movement, and medical supply out of the contaminated area will be con- at Fort Polk when the tear gas hit. CPT Matthew Binko, chemical officer evaluation. taminated, so the command needs to "We were running around throwing on for the 256 Inf Bde (M), explained that After the hasty decon exercise was know that other brigade elements our protective masks and getting into the purpose of the exercise was to completed, Binko sat the troops down for should avoid the road," said Binko. our MOPP suits," said one engineer, "evaluate the reaction of the unit and an after-action briefing. Decon SGT Aaron Theall explained "The plates of food were flying. Nobody the chain of events in an NBC situation, the difference between a hasty decon was thinking about eating anymore" including the follow-up decontamination "Keep your mask and MOPP suit han- and a deliberate decon. The gas attack was part of a decon- mission." dy at all times - some of you learned that "Hasty is when we just rinse off the tamination exercise for the Decon pla- "The old MOPP suits are only good for the hard way today," said Binko as vehicles and go through a MOPP gear toon of Det. 2 from Lafayette's brigade six hours in a contaminated environ- several engineers coughed and dabbed exchange, while in a deliberate decon, headquarters company. ment, or 24 hours for the new wet bandanas at reddened eyes. we would scrub the vehicle inside and camouflage suits," said Celestine "Be able to don the mask in the out, change suits and masks, and go the The mission-oriented protective pos- Some chemical gas agents can kill prescribed amount of time - you'll only whole nine yards, completely decon- ture (MOPP) suit, is designed for sur- troops if breathed or even absorbed have a few seconds to react - and be able taminating soldiers, vehicles, and*equip- vivability in an NBC (nuclear, biological, through the skin. "Some of us were 'kill- to go to MOPP IV quickly," he said. ment so the troops can get back into the chemical) environment. Section sergeant ed'," admitted one engineer. "It teaches MOPP IV indicates a fully-suited, glov- fight, clean and ready." SSG Paul Celestine explained that a you to keep your equipment close at ed and booted, buttoned-down and Training and preparation are the keys "hasty decontamination" mission was in hand." zipped-up soldier. to surviving in an NBC environment," progress. Celestine said in a real-world situa- "If you don't, and it's a nerve agent as said Binko. Page 8 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1990 Fifty Years and One World War Later.

By 1LT Maria L. Jonkers State PAO

History will be relived and recounted later this month during the 1940 Mobilization Ceremony being held at Camp Beauregard. Veterans, visitors and patriot's from throughout Louisiana and the U.S. will be journeying to Central Louisiana rto view what has become of the small com- .jnunities galvanized by the Louisiana maneuvers, and to see what remains of the camps that were constructed to ac- comodate the influx of men. The famous Louisiana Maneuvers, the births of England Air Force Base, Fort Polk, Esler-Alexandria Regional Airport, Camp Claiborne and Livingston, and the internment of German, Italian and Japanese prisoners of war-all were hap- penings in Central Louisiana during the 194045 period. Military activity in this area during the war was intense, and has had lasting significance for the area's economy and culture. The Louisiana National Guard will sponsor a rememberance of this dramatic and historic period during the 19-21st of October. Tours, military displays, concerts, a multi-media presen- tation, a banquet, a memorial service and the unveiling of a historic marker are among the activities scheduled dur- ing the four-day event. Several reunions of units stationed at local Army camps during the war are The 106th Horse-Mechanized Cavalry was activated at Camp Beauregard during the call-up, (National Archives) also scheduled. The post served as the point of activa- tion for the Fifth Corps, as well as the Third Armored Division. Other units ac- tivated at Camp Beauregard included the 107th, 109th and 122nd Air Corps Observation Squadrons, and the 106th Horse-Mechanized Calvary. The celebration is on the list of Department of Defense-sanctioned events. Tours will be conducted to Camps Claiborne and Livingston, now inactive and under the control of the US Forestry Service. Military aircrafts and equip- ment - both modern and World War n vintage - will be displayed at Camp Beauregard and Esler-Alexandria Regional Airport. On Saturday afternoon an unveiling ceremony of historic markers will take place for Camps Beauregard, Claiborne and Livingston. Saturday's activities will close with an unveiling banquet at the Alexandria Hilton Convention Centre. Tickets to this event are available for advance pur- chase by calling Post Headquarters, Camp Beauregard at (318) 640-2080, ext 311. On Sunday, an outdoor Memorial Ser- vice to remember those who served in World War II will take place. Army National Guard bands from Iowa and Wisconsin will perform and refreshments will be available. Guardsmen are urged to bring their families and take a walk through history with veterans who lived through the era, The commemoration ceremony pro- mises to be an emotional, educational When Camp Beauregard could no longer house the soldiers participating in the maneuvers, Camps Claiborne and and historical event. Livingston were constructed to accomodate the influx, (National Archives) OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1990 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 9 Schedule of Events Friday, 19 Oct 90 0800-1700 Static Displays Cp. Beauregard 0800-1700 La Maneuvers Film Post Theatre 0900, 1100, 1400 Bus Tours Cp. Livingston 0900, 1300 Bus Tours Cp. Claiborne Saturday, 20 Oct 90 0800-1700 Static Displays Cp. Beauregard 0900, 1100, 1600 Bus Tour Cp. Livingston 0900 Bus Tour Cp. Claiborne 0800-1700 La Maneuvers Film Post Theatre 1200-1300 Music By Visiting Army Bands 1300-1355 Speakers 100 Block 1355-1400 Flyover by England Air Force Base 1400 Unveiling of Historical Markers for Cp. Beauregard, Cp. Livingston, and Camp Claiborne 100 Block 1400-1500 Music By Visiting Army Bands 1900-2400 Banquet w Speaker Hilton Hotel Sunday, 21 Oct 90 0800-1700 Static Displays Cp. Beauregard 0800-1700 La Maneuvers Film Post Theatre 0900-1000 Memorial Service 100 Block 1100, 1400 Bus Tour Cp. Livingston Over 400,000 soldiers participated in the famous Louisiana Maneuvers

LTG Stanley Embick and MG Hebert Brees are briefed by an umpire at IV Corps Headquarters at Zimmerman, La. in May 1940. The map shows the 5th Infantry Division at Flatwoods, the 1st Infantry Division near Kisatchie and the 6th Infantry Division at Hineston (National Archives) Page 10 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1990 l/244th Participates In Composite at Exercise Compiled from information provided by During the AT period, the HHC CRT Thomas J. Mix Medical Section certified 30 unit members in CPR. Louisiana Army Aviation holds the se- This certification was accomplished cond longest record in the US for length utilizing the American Heart Associa- of time without a Class A Mishap. tion standards. Several emergency In 1963, the last incident involving casualties were processed and an actual more than $1 million dollars in damages medivac mission was handled on a to a DOD aircraft or occupational injury severe back injury. No heat injuries oc- resulting in 100% disability or fatality curred thanks to the guidance from the is on record, according to Aviation Safe- Medical Section and the close supervi- ty Officer CW2 Travis N. Johnson. sion of immediate supervisors. With an untainted record like this, the Co A conducted aerial gunnery at l/244th AV BN completed its first an- Claiborne Range on England AFB, Alex- nual training exercise this summer in- andria, LA. The "TOP GUN" from Co volving all subordinate units in the A was SGT Roger Cuevas. Observations battalion. from the range operations tower show- Since the unit's activation in Oct 1986, ed all crewmembers who fired the air- no two units participated in AT together craft mounted M6OD machine gun to be due to continuous annual events such as fully capable of putting suppression fire Night Vision Goggle training and MOS on the targets areas. This course of fire qualifications. consisted of both hovering and moving 1 244th AV BN prepares for a 47 vehicle convoy to its first composite annual train- AT-90 began with a 4-day REMOBE aircraft during the firing. ing exercise as an entire BN at Camp Beauregard, LA. (l/244th Avn Bn Photo) exercise prior to deployment to Camp Water Survival Training was con- aircraft of chemical and nuclear muni- incidents. Beauregard, LA. ducted by Co A at the Camp Beauregard tions, crewmembers flying in MOPP 4 "This Battalion has matured into an The unit scored a "GO" on mobiliza- swimming pool. This training displayed and OPSEC. entity that shows cohesiveness between tion, and proceeded directly into the "drown proofing", hypothermia, rescue Co D which is responsible for aviation Companies, Platoons and Sections. It is task. equipment, communication techniques, maintenance did an outstanding job in training together in a field environment The battalion accomplished several signaling techniques and sustenance keeping aircraft available for the entire where units and individuals realize that major tasks during AT-90. management. Lessons learned are AT period. During the 72 hour Internal all unit members are needed in order to HHC POL section set up a FARP and valuable to this unit because of the ARTEP, under the command of 1UT accomplish the mission of this Bat- refueled Battalion aircraft on a 24 hr relative location to large expanses of Patrick F. Boudreaux, Co D performed talion." said CPT Thomas J. Mix, bat- operation. This was the first hot refuel- water. 24 hour maintenance. The quality of the talion executi\. ing for this section and after a few days, Co A also conducted familiarization maintenance performed is reflected in The 244th AV BN proved its abilities this section functioned as well as any ac- and qualification in aircraft sling load the operational readiness rate and the and readiness to perform any duty it is tive duty unit. operations, internal transportation by lack of maintenance related accidents or called upon to complete.

The Louisiana Army National Guard is an Army Community of Excellence striving to provide the best possible facilities and Schoolhouse for the Soldier services for our soldiers Active Guard/Reserve (AGR), military technicians civilian employees, and their families. By MAJ Chris Laborde training areas and shore up a dam site; C4152d USAR School Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic (63B), the class provided maintenance support The 4152d USARF School conducted for vehicles drawn for training; its third consecutive "Schoolhouse to the M 2/3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle We Are The ACOE Soldier" training at Camp Beauregard, System Mechanic (63T), students learn- By LTC Earl P. Santos LA this summer. More than 30 instruc- ed how to remove, install and maintain tors from seven states coordinated the vehicle's power train unit, and train- Talk with any of COL Walter R. resources, we mean personnel, equip- schoolhouse training for nearly 250 ed on the vehicle's communications, ment, funds and facilities for training soldiers from the Louisiana Army Na- weapons and electrical systems. Weaver's staff personnel and they will tell you. "We are the ACE In The Army and maintaining equipment. LAARNG tional Guard and Army Reserve. As part of their career path develop- commanders are responsible for main- Communities of Excellence Program." Thirteen courses were taught during ment, the Unit Support Specialist (76Y) taining the highest levels of equipment the training period. Individual MOS' in- and Equipment Records and Parts said Weaver, "The ACOE Program cer- tainly inspired and motivated serviceability within the limitations of cluded: Light Weapon Infantryman Specialist (76C) integrated appropriate the resources provided. The commander maintenance personnel throughout the (11B), students practiced small unit tac- supply records training. is also responsible for assuring that unit tics and increased their knowledge of Additionally, two BNCOC Courses in- LAARNG. From the results of his staffs evaluations of the thirteen OMSs and readiness ratings reflect actual unit con- weapons, mines and maps; tegrated training. The Light Wheel ditions and that available resources are UTES #2 in conjunction with the ACOE Combat Field Signaler (31K), students Vehicle Mechanic (63B30) consolidated applied as necessary to prevent or cor- Program, next year's FY91 ACOE com- participated in field exercises with the training with the 63B10 class in order rect degradation of unit readiness. Unit HB's and learned radio-to-telephone to function in a supervisory role as petition is going to be pretty tough. COL Weaver expressed his deepest apprecia- readiness is essentially the end product communications and communications maintenance sergeants to the 63B10 of managerial effort at all levels of com- security; students. The Motor Transport tion to members of his staff, the shop chiefs, supervisors and technicians for mand. The Unit Status Report (USR) The Carpentry/Masonry Specialist Operators (88M30) provided supervisory serves as a management tool so that (51B), the class completed two carpentry command and control for the 88M10 the fine efforts made in support of the ACOE program. The top three winners higher levels of command can determine projects (a trailer covering and tool shed) class during convoy and reconnaissance where personnel and equipment and learned to form and lay concrete and training. have not been determined as of this writing. resources can best be applied to achieve cinder blocks; an optimum readiness for all LAARNG Plumbers (51K), students learned cor- The 4152d USARF School will conduct Unit Readiness units. Battalion/MACOM Commanders rect pipe fitting procedures for water the following IDT classes during the Oct The Army's readiness objective is to must get involved with equipment supply and sanitary drainage systems, 90 - Aug 91 school year: (For Officers) provide units capable of performing their readiness by reviewing the USR of and supported the Louisiana Army Na- OAC, CGSOC, CAS3; (For Enlisted) 31C, assigned missions in support of opera- subordinate units and taking such ac- tional Guard's Indian Creek recreation 31K, 51B, 54B, 62E, 63B, 71D, 71L, 75D, tional requirements such as the Persian tion as is within their capabilities to im- area project; 75E, 76P, 76V, 76Y, 88H, 88N, 91B, 95B, Gulf crisis. To conserve resources, only prove the readiness conditions of these Heavy Construction Equipment NBC, BNCOC, ANCOC, PLDC, and those units required early in support of subordinate units. The Directorate, Sur- Operator (62E), the class started from FSC. contingency plans are normally main- face Maintenance Staff is available to scratch in learning principles of Contact MSG Ronnie Martin at (504) tained at the highest level of readiness. assist commanders in their maintenance numerous heavy engineering equipment 254-5740 for specific locations and dates Other units are assigned readiness goals programs in order to meet their and used that experience to level out of classes. according to the resources provided. By readiness objectives. OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1990 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 11 Desert Shield Affects Student-Heavy LANG By CPT William C. Ratcliff of mobilization. It is, however, accurate New Specialized Training Assistance Members using State Tuition Ex- Education Services Officer for what we are experiencing today. Programs (STRAP). emption (STEP) benefits activated for Beginning with high school students, ARNG Medical and Dental Student duty during an academic period will Operation Desert Shield continues to those engaged in a normal resident Commissioning Program. not be charged for a STEP allotment. affect the lives of many of our members course of study will be delayed from en- All AMEDD officers participating in Student Loan Repayment Program and their families. One of the questions try on involuntary active duty until post graduate degree programs in (SLRP) and Health Professional Loan most often asked by our members is such time as they cease to pursue such medical related fields. Repayment Program (HPLRP) par- "How will this crisis affect my educa- course satisfactorily, graduate, or at- ticipants must contact their unit to tional pursuits?" It's no wonder that tain age 20, whichever comes first. Students forced to interrupt their have loan repayments deferred for this is such a pressing concern for educational careers are also concerned periods of activation. members of the LANG when nearly Non-prior Service personnel in train- about how their participation in the one in every two are engaged in some ing programs will not be delayed in various educational assistance pro- Ongoing coordinations are being form of education program. From high reporting to active duty with their grams in the LANG will be affected. made with the Board of Regents to en- school to medical school and beyond, unit. The following information pertains to sure that activated students who the LANG is student-heavy in its All full-time and part-time these respective programs. resign from state-funded colleges dur- membership. undergraduate and graduate students Members activated for duty will not ing an academic period will be given will activate and deploy with their lose any eligibility entitlement for the every consideration in regards to .re- The following information on how units except those participants in the Montgomery GI Bill. Eligibility will be fund policies, withdrawal procedures, the 200K Call-Up affects students does following Army Medical Department terminated upon activation and and the best options for partially com- not necessarily apply to a higher level (AMEDD) Procurement Programs: reinstated upon deactivation. pleted course work. CSM Brondum Coaches Junior Olympics By SPC Michael A. Ritter from as far away as South Carolina and 241st PAD Staff Florida. It's been seven years since CSM Outstanding students from the camp Mickey Brondum's Post Explorer 935 then go on to participate in a national won the National Guard Junior Olym- training camp at the Olympic Training pic shooting championship, sweeping all Center in Colorado Springs, CO. 27 events. But Brondum continues to be Brondum stresses however, that the sport's most ardent advocate in shooting is not always the most impor- Louisiana. tant criteria for selecting his top Brondum began coaching in 1973, and students. is now the advisor of the Explorer Post "We like to have people who want to 935 in New Orleans. be coached, who have good character, The post meets on Tuesdays and and who demonstrate the discipline to Thursdays to provide shooters, male and be good shooters," says the dean of Loui- female, ages 14-21 the opportunity to siana's junior shooting program. hone their skills and advance in na- The post is not only concerned with tional competition. winning awards, but also in helping This year three shooters went on to others. participate in national competition from Members of the post annually par- the post. ticipate in St. Bernard's Merry Of those, Traci Pertuit, and Michael Christmas program which helps Peterson brought home honors. distribute food baskets to needy families Ri.;iked as the top junior female in the during the holidays. They also assist MAJ Dana Cronin MAJ Thomas O'Leary United States, Pertuit won the national handicapped spectators to their seats at overall competition for females. Peterson all LSU home football games. was a winner in the sport pistol To date, Brondum is especially proud competition. of the post's emphasis on Olympic train- Not everyone, however, can expect to ing; the post is only one of five such pro- Partners In Safety reach these heights. For those, the post grams in the nation to offer training sponsors several other local competitions with running targets. The training is so and camps. refined that his staff offers shooters ad- The new fiscal year is often a time of our people has always been of para- The post hosts the state indoor junior vice on diet and highly specialized new beginnings — a time for new pro- mount importance. championships in four positioned visualization techniques. grams to be initiated, new files to be Still, as time passes efforts wane even smallbore shooting, three positioned But no matter the amount of equip- developed and efforts on routine if slightly. Now with the benefit of a new smallbore, air rifle international style, ment or technique, Brondum sticks to endeavors to be renewed. fiscal year, the resolution to Be smart - air pistol, running target, and several one broadsweeping principle that has The safety office is starting the fiscal Be safe and take that extra step toward Louisiana Junior Olympic and National made his shooters successful over the year in much the same manner, with a safety must be made. Rifle Association championships. years. great deal of emphasis on "new." The post also sponsors an annual He says, "Shooting takes practice, and MAJ Thomas O'Leary has been ap- The job of integrating safety is a camp in June which attracts students it takes practice, and more practice." pointed the new Safety Officer and thankless one No one congratulates you brings with him experience in for the equipment not damaged, or the maintenance, transportation, ordnance, lives not lost... it is only when you and personnel and administration. neglect to take that extra little step to While his past endeavors are very be safe that the consequences of neglect, diverse his civilian expertise is primarily lack of safety awareness, and inattention in the area of transportation and come to fruition. You CAN'T STOP TIME, maintenance management. Also new to the safety office is MAJ Make the new fiscal year your per- But you can turn it back Dana Cronin. Cronin recently trans- sonal resolution to be safe and join with ferred from the Department of the MAJ O'Leary - and MAJ Cronin in one hour at 2 a.m. on Navy where she worked in the out- forming a new partnership in safety and October 28 when daylight- patient clinic. She brings with her over occupational health. You can make a dif- 16 years of nursing experience. ference ... we can all make a difference, saving time ends and Safety efforts in the Louisiana ARNG but only if we are willing to take that are not anything new - and the safety of extra step. (241st PAD Staff) standard time begins. Page 12 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1990 159th Engineers: Rapid Runway Repair

By SGT Suzanne Chaillot ed for the 159th. 159th TFG PAO They were treated to an impressive display of the CES rapid runway repair by the 26th Olympic team and the The 159th Civil Engineering 159th. "We were happy to hear our Squadron and the 159th Services Flight group had asked for training in RRR" returned on August 18,1990 from a suc- said Melancon. "They earned their brag- cessful two week deployment to ging rights by cutting their initial time Zweibruken AFB, Germany. almost in half." Zweibruken AFB was built in 1952 on The 159th now holds the National what was once part of the Sigfried Line. Guard record for U.S Forces in Europe The remains of many of the bunkers of by setting a time of 22:38, just three the lines are still evident on the base minutes off the present record time of and in the surrounding countryside. the 26th Olympic team. The forty-four members of the Air "With further training in RRR we Guard participated in base restoration would have an Olympic team," added Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany. (Photo by SGT Suzanne Chaillot) projects and support exercises for the TSGT Allen J. Austin, triple beam 26th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, the operator. "It was an excellent experience only USAF tactical reconnaissance and opportunity for all of us." organization in Europe. SMSGT Shelby W. McBride, NCO in "The squadron's mission was to train charge, informed the group that_ the on European construction methods that primary mission of the Prime Beef team apply to the CES career field" said MAJ is rapid runway repair. "All other tasks Oliver F. Mack, Jr., officer-in-charge of and projects are considered secondary," deployment activities. "This training he stated. was valuable to our squadron, for if we Off duty the guardsmen had the op- were to be activated it would, more than portunity to experience Europe likely, be to European soil." firsthand. Weekend tours took members The numerous projects completed by throughout Germany and the surroun- the guardsmen will benefit base ding countries of France, Switzerland, residents and visiting guests. The jobs Italy and the Netherlands. "The Old ranged from installation of a drainage World culture and scenic beauty are systems to removal and reconstruction something to experience," stated TSGT of a series of concrete steps and Antoine M. Barriere. "I would love to sidewalks. bring my family here," This deployment Two distinguished guests visited the introduced Europe to the majority of the group and the 26th TRW, BG Ralph J. guardsmen. Melancon, assistant adjutant general of LTC Gilbert gave his final comments the Louisiana Air National Gaurd, and on the 159th's performance while in Ger- COL Kenneth L. Ross, commander of many with the highest regards. "The the Louisiana Air National Guard. squadron performed proficiently, ac- Along with MAJ Mack and LTC Robert curately and deliberately. The projects L. Gilbert, 26th CES commander, the completed will leave lasting impressions visitors toured the various projects task- of a highly productive group." 14th IS Work To Save An Endangered Woodpecker

By SSG Dean M. Arnett 214th EIS UPAR Sixteen 214th EIS troops reinstalled a radar tower they removed from an FAA site in Slidell last year. The tower is now in operation at Hurlburt Field, SGT John J. Fos, used a backhoe to widen the sidewalk at Zweibruken AFB, Ger- FL., and was installed atop a 30-foot hill many. (Photo by SGT Suzanne Chaillot) constructed for the radar site The 214th installed the tower for the 726th Test Control Squadron at Hurlburt Field. 'They needed the hill and tower so the radar antenna would be above the tree Air Guard Goes Public line and able to communicate with another site across Navarre Bay", said By LT COL Arthur R. Albert! were being harassed by their fellow MSG John Matthews. "The Air Force workers, all in good fun. went through such expense to build the Headquarters LAARNG personnel The project was extremely successful. hill, and construct the tower, to save an recently went "public". Led by COL Pledges exceeded nine thousand dollars, endangered woodpecker living in the Gerard Salles, a group of personnel par- ranging from one dollar to one hundred wooded area surrounding the tower." ticipated in public television's telethon. dollars per pledge. Channel 12 person- Three teams worked on the installa- As part of a community project, nel reported that the results were the tion over a five week period. "We had a members and their wives donated their "best" of the campaign. few problems and had to work on the Team members install upper deck sup- time to take pledges from the public Participants included: Fourth of July" said Matthews. "We did port on tower. (214th EIS Photo) within the broadcasting area. COL and Mrs. Salles what we had to do to get the job done, While the group worked hard, there COL and Mrs. Guidry but we managed to have a little fun was time for a little play. During slack LTC and Mrs. Poche also." periods participants received some LTC Alberti The three El Team Chiefs for the job Clarence Wilson and MSG John strange pledges, only to learn that they MSG and Mrs. Heine were TSG William Buckner, TSG Matthews. TSGTHric OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1990 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 13 ANG NCO Prep Course Graduates 22

By SGT Suzanne Chaillot 159th TFG/PAO

Twenty-two airmen from the Loui- siana Air National Guard recently graduated from the Non Commissioned Officers Preparatory Course. The two week course, held at Camp Beauregard, LA, involved intensive in- struction in many facets of the military and the air guard. The courses included proper wear and upkeep of the uniform, military courtesy, military and air national guard history, management training, and instruction in the art of public speaking. The July graduation ceremonies were held in conjunction with an evening ban- quet. The banquet, usually restricted to civilians, was opened to friends and family members. Guest speaker for the ceremony was CMSGT Richard A. Moon. Moon is the newly selected senior enlisted advisor of the Air National Guard. He once serv- ed as the commandant of the Air Na- tional Guard NCO Academy and Leadership School, McGhee Tyson Air- port, Tennessee, which he graduated from with the Commandant's Award. The airmen that received awards for their outstanding performance were; SRA Jeannine F. Welsh, receipient of the Paul S. Borne Award and SRA Patrick S. Mooney, winner of the John Levitow award. Instructors for the course were MSGT Rick Sunders, TSGT Justin Jones, TSGT Gary Johnson, SSGT Mickey Vicknair and SSGT Perry Otillio. The next NCO prep course will take Students and Instructors pose together for the official class photo. Pictured left to right: Kneeling: SSGT Perry Otillio, MSGT place in January 1991. All Airmen First Rick Sunders, TSGT Gary Johnson, TSGT Justin Jones. First Row: SRA Shannon P. Sterling, SRA Jeannine F. Welsh, class Class with 30 or more months in grade commander, SRA Diana Kinchen, SRA Patrick S. Mooney. Second Row: SRA Vaughn P. Larousse. SRA Ike Turner, SRA Dawn and all Senior Airmen are eligible to M. Richardson, SRA Melissa E. Buvens, SRA Bruce M. Samuel, SRA Debra A. Hebert Third Row: SRA Ned J. Scioneaux. apply for this course If interested con- SRA Emanuel L. Thomas, SRA Lisa Carmon, SRA David P. Leblanc, SRA Walter Campbell, SRA Brian A. Walker. Fourth tact your section supervisor for more in- Row: SRA James K. Young, SRA John L. Metrejean, AIC Edgar Burgess, SRA Kraig S. Schexnayder, SRA Mark S. St. Ger- formation and an application. main, SRA Steven M. Goodly. 159th C-130 Airlifts An F-15 Wing By SGT Debbie Hebert and TSGT Egan Carroll used their new- 159th TFG PAO ly gained expertise to load an F-15 wing onto the C-130. The Louisiana Air National Guard's In the past, the wing-had to be moved Operational Support Aircraft (OSA), the by special air-ride truck conveyance C-130, was tasked in the unique opera- which was costly and required extend- tion of bringing a wing home to its ed delivery. The new technique will' rightful owner. The C-130, which is eliminate these obstacles. primarily used as a support vehicle for The 159th, in this groundbreaking guard members and cargo loads of event, now has the capacity of suppor- smaller magnitude, was fitted with a ting other units and their demands. specially built loading sling for the wing MAJ Sandy McLeod, director of the OSA :l at Robbins AFB in August. and a pilot on this mission, stated, "this Loading Compartment of the C-130 aircraft which depicts minimal tolerances that At McDonnell Douglas Lambert, St. will broaden the scope of the airlift require special handling techniques of the F-15 wing. (159th TFG Photo) Louis, MO, loadmasters, Wayne Gaudin capability of the OSA program."

"Our global military posture is designed to keep the peace. The presence and readiness of our armed forces, here and overseas, prevents small crises from becoming big ones, deters major hostilities, reassures allies, and provides for dealing with unforeseeable contingencies wherever they may arise."

- Gea Colin L Powell, chairman. Joint Chiefs of Staff Page 14 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1990 256th Bde: Cooks Savor Connelly Award

By SPC Bernard Chaillot "My first two Connellys were won as 256th Inf Bde PIO mess officer for Alpha Co., 199th Sup- port Battalion, and I was able to offer this section some insights on how to win; The cooks of Det. 3, 199th Support but they deserve the credit themselves Battalion were honored as the best in for showing the initiative and pulling it the state with the presentation of the off," said Higginbotham. Phillip A. Connelly Award during 256th "Actually, it's a unit award. The Con- Brigade annual training at Fort Polk in nelly is not just for the best tasting August. meals, it's not a cook-off, it's for the best But unlike the way the Alexandria all-around field kitchen, and the whole unit savors the meals of its kitchen crew, unit has to participate," said the cooks had very little time to savor Higginbotham. the honor, as they went directly from the Strict adherence to field sanitation presentation to regional competition. and safety, as well as technical The crew all received Army Achieve- knowledge and expertise, administrative ment Medals which gleamed from their aspects, and command support are all BDU shirts as they threw themselves in- important, he noted. to the proper execution of competition CW2 Sylvester Woodley and SFC tasks. Viola Jones served as judges, as they do Section chief SFC Newman Dupas throughout the eight-state regional directed the crew as each performed his competition. or her duties with polished displays of Woodley is assigned to the 5th Army skill. headquarters at Ft. Sam Houston, SSG Gerald Smith, SPC Debra Cooper, Texas, while Jones is attached to the SPC Tammy Creason, and joining the Readiness Group out of Ft. Riley, team especially for the competition, SGT Kansas. Lillie Grigsby from Det. 4, moved "Now that they've won the state, the command support all count for a lot too, Asked if local cooking influences, such together with well-honed profes- Det. 3 cooks are competing with kitchen said Gilmore. as Louisiana's renowned cuisine, could sionalism as the judges looked on. sections from Missouri, Texas, Representing the command at the help out the team, Jones laughed and Grigsby took the place of SGT Willie Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, New regional competition were brigade chief said "maybe, maybe not." Thomas, who was not at summer camp Mexico, and Nebraska," said Woodley. of staff COL Richard Averitt, as well as She explained that while for the most but was part of the team responsible for "There are lots of criteria to meet, DOL logistics chief COL Billy Jack part, the Army's 14-day menu plan and the Connelly Award. The section won pages and pages, as a matter of fact," he McGlothlin and maintenance officer recipe cards must be followed, deviations the award as HHD, 199th Support Bat- said as he flipped through a thick judg- LTC M.J. Gaspard. can be authorized under certain talion before a recent reorganization ing manual. SFC Anthony Alridge from the U.S. circumstances. changed the name of their unit. CW3 Paul Gilmore, full-time food ser Army Readiness Group at Ft. Sill, Okla. "If they can get the state menu board Division Food Service Administrator vice technician for the state, said the walked through the competition area to authorize a special request and come for the brigade; CW4 Richard Bottrell, Det. 3 cooks beat out 83 other sections while HQ STARC food service sergeant up with approved recipes where the in- and brigade food service NCOIC, MSG to win the Connelly in Louisiana. SFC Frank Canzoneri, offered advice gredients can be obtained through nor- Joseph Angelle toured the area with the "When a cook section makes it to this and encouragement. mal channels, they can come up with judges and CW3 Joseph Higginbotham, level, they really know what they're do- "I update them on Army regulations some pretty interesting dishes," she acting commander of Det. 3 and a ing," added Angelle and make sure they're working to stan- grinned. veteran of three Connelly Award- "The food is part of what we owe the dards," said Alridge. "The Readiness "For instance," said Woodley. "Loui- winning units. soldiers," said Gilmore. "It's like part of Group has no command authority, but siana Guard units are probably the on- A rumor circulated throughout the their pay. If we don't give them a good we fill an advisory role and suggest im- ly units in the country who will occa- area like the aromatic smell of spaghet- meal, we're shorting them on what we provements to the division," he said. sionally be served crawfish etouffee or ti sauce from the cooks' tent that Hig- owe them." "Det. 3 was very receptive to the ad- shrimp Creole!" ginbotham was the driving force that While troop acceptability of the meal vice given today and showed an excellent Regional results will be announced in motivated and inspired the kitchen crew is about one-fourth of the grade, basic knowledge of their jobs," added December, said judges Woodley and to excellence. soldiering skills, NCO responsibility and Canzoneri. Jones.

and MOS's in positive manner. Be ver- The new sergeant major has worked satile," for South Central Bell for the last 17 MSG Everett Fills 256 TOC Void Everett is married to the former Von- years and is presently a Network Opera- nie Deshotel from Church Point and has tions Supervisor with the Lafayette By SFC Kirk J. Barrilleaux the Guard for 21 years. He entered the two children: a son, who is presently in Office. 256th Inf Bde PIO Louisiana Guard as a member of Co. A, the National Guard in the Bde HHC This is the only part-time job in When Sergeant Major John 199th Spt Bn. He was a Personnel company and a daughter. America you can retire on," he said. Quebodeaux took over as the command Record Supervisor and stayed with the sergeant major of the brigade, this left unit under several organizational a void in the operations of the TOC (Tac- changes. (Continued from Page 6) 239th MP'S tical Operations Center) He was the 1st Sgt for the unit and the 39th "got going" and their efforts were interested in providing training Called on to fill the duties of the senior when the company commander, CPT were well received by the law enforce- and performing the tasks correctly in- enlisted man in the TOC was the former Terry Dupuis, took command of the Bde ment active duty personnel stationed at stead of performing the mission merely first sergeant for the Bde HHC company, HHC company, he took Everett along Fort Polk. Said SGT Kip Casto, an ac- for evaluation purposes. 1LT Ryan Faulk MSG Donald J. Everett. with him as his 1SG. tive duty MP stationed at Fort Polk, "the stated that the soldiers came together as Everett comes to the Louisiana Guard As the S-3 section supervisor, Everett National Guardsmen got right down to one without ever working together, and from the HQ Company Battery 114 is the highest ranking NCO in the TOC business, were highly qualified, well that they molded better than imagined. Field artillery (FA) in Greenwood, and is responsible for the operations. trained, looked great, were intelligent, He further mentioned that the soldiers Mississippi. While in the Mississippi Everett's duties include coordination of and were not shy or in awe of active du- took advantage of the opportunity and Guard, he was called on for state active movements of the TOC, setting up the ty soldiers." Future training exercises walked away with as much as they could duty a total of five different times. TOC and coordinating TOC personnel. have been established as a result of the and that a cohesive bond has been Everett first saw state duty during Hur- He has to make sure information com- favorable impression that was left by the established as a result of their combin- ricane Camilla ing in is given to the right person and MPs that participated in this exercise. ed efforts. In 1980 his employer South Central proper communications are established. Probably the greatest impact was on The efforts of the 239th and the 39th Bell transferred him to Lafayette and he He answers to his immediate supervisor, the Guard soldiers themselves because National Guard units have Served to stayed in the Mississippi Guard for two the Bde S-3 CPT Jadwin Mayeaux. this proved to be a wonderful learning break down barriers many between the more years. When asked what advice he would experience for them. SSG Eddy Gai said National Guard and active duty units by In 1982, he decided to transfer to the give a young soldier he was quick to say, that the training was excellent and that demonstrating, as a result of their train- Louisiana Guard and has been in since, "Have a positive response to change Be defending the perimeter was difficult but ing and enthusiasm, that they are able Everett who is 39 years old has been in willing to accept changes in job duties was achieved because the evaluators to perform their duties as MPs. '

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1990 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 15 256th Engineers Marvel Over the SEE

By SPC Bernard Chaillot place," he noted. around, can shift into four-wheel drive overturn compensator, said Parsley. "If 256th Inf Bde PIO One of the operators, SGT Nathan on the fly, and has a fully-enclosed drive you hit a pothole on the road, a log or The 256th Engineer Company from Parsley, ran down a list of the SEE's train and two pressurized undercar- something in the woods, it will correct Opelousas were anxious and proud for features like a proud father pointing out riages; dirt can't get in any of the' com- itself?' he said. "And when you're swing- everyone to see their new Mercedes-Benz how adorable his new baby is. "It can dig ponents," said Parsley. ing the bucket, and happen to go too far, powered piece of equipment, the SEE field fortifications, load dump trucks, it will self-adjust instead of tipping the (Small Emplacement Excavator), at the and drill. It also has a 3/4 yard, seven The SEE has a 24 volt battery system, vehicle over," said Parsley. Louisiana National Guard brigades' an- cubic foot bucket on the front with a lif- oil coolers that kick in at 140 degrees, The SEE can negotiate an incline up nual training in August at Fort Polk. ting capacity of 3,300 pounds," grinned and an engine that will run on as little to 60 percent, just like a HMMWV, but A combination front-end loader and Parsley. as nine pounds of oil pressure. "Just to is not designed to dig on a slope. "It's too backhoe, the SEE is a self-contained The SEE can ford water up to 30 in- give you a comparison, my jeep idles at top heavy for that. When the bucket vehicle, powered by a 110 h.p. Mercedes- ches deep (40 inches with fording equip- 40 pounds. Nine pounds is next to swings to the down side the vehicle Benz diesel engine, that can achieve 46 ment); it has a transmission with 16 for- nothing," said Parsley, whose fellow SEE would tip; but with everything else it m.p.h. highway speed. "One of the main ward gears and eight reverse gears, and operator in the engineer company is can do, not being able to work on an in- improvements over the old backhoes' is is fueled from a 30 gallon diesel tank. SPC Jude Taylor. cline is a small sacrifice," said Parsley, that it's self-transporting," said SSG It can dig 14 feet down, has a ground "As far as I know, the regular Army who demonstrated its' digging power. Jonathan Duplechain, engineers' section clearance of 17 inches, and is 250 inches doesn't even have these yet, much less The backhoe had a foxhole with perfect sergeant. long, 102 inches high, and 96 inches other Guard units," said Parsley of the dimensions dug in about two minutes. "We don't have to tie up a 10-ton truck wide. $85,000, 8 ton marvels. The SEE also "It can work faster than that, but I don't and a trailer hauling it from place to "This baby's got disc brakes all has self-adjusting features including an want to strain it," said Parsley.

Medic "Experiences a Lifetime" By SPC Bernard Chaillot Asked in what way "the experience of 256th Inf Bde PIO a lifetime," as he described it, gave him a better understanding of what women FORT POLK - Rodney Houston, 21, a endure during childbirth, Houston look- member of the St. Martinville Senior ed at the ground for a moment, then up High class of '87, decided well before through the trees at the gathering dusk, graduation to take charge of his life and remembering and reliving in his head make a difference in the world...to the afternoon at the hospital. make it a better place if he could. "They go through hell," he said final- He never dreamed that along the way, ly. "The screaming.. . it not only open- he'd help bring new life into the world ed up my ears - it opened up my eyes too. as well. They were just so happy when it was But that's the situation he found over" he said softly. himself in as a Louisiana National "I helped in the delivery of four babies, Guard medic during AT. including a set of twins delivered by "I was trained as a field medic, but Cesarean section," said Houston. was pressed into service in the Bayne- "I remember I kept saying to myself Jones Army Community Hospital labor over and over, 'here's a life, here's and delivery room when a female medic another new life entering this world.' I who was scheduled for that duty came was awed by it. It was like 'a miracle," down with a bad case of poison ivy," said he said, the emotion in his voice and SPC Houston. quickly blinking eyes, poignant counter- "I'd run from one room to the next, points to his rough, camouflaged ap- holding their hands, getting them ice pearance among the trappings of men at chips to suck on, because they couldn't war. have anything to drink, and keeping an "I just kept remembering my training eye on the contraction and fetal heart and I got through it all right by doing rate charts on the wall," said Houston. the best I could do with the knowledge I had" he said. "I checked the mothers' vital signs, With Guardsmen nationwide being ac- monitored their intravenous tubes, the tivated for duty in Saudi Arabia or a CAREFUU protein and glucose levels in their blood, stateside post to replace those called to and kept tabs on the heartbeats of the the Middle East, Houston said he is DRIVERS** babies," he said. ready to go if called. "When they'd go into labor, I was there "As a matter of fact, I wish I could for the ones who didn't have husbands volunteer," he said. "Just like I didn't in attendance," said Houston. "They want to leave it up to my mom and dad TA6AT squeezed my hand so hard, man I knew to pay for my education, even though I'm fiAMfi* they were in pain." sure they would have done their best, I "IT FELT LIKE I was helping with don't want to be here if I'm needed over the delivery of my own children. The there," said Houston. feelings I was having were almost in- "I'm ready to go and do my best to describable," said Houston. "But I knew serve my country and help my fellow it was nothing compared to what those soldiers accomplish the mission and women were going through." come home in one piece." ^

Page 16 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 1990 Enlisted Convention Held In New Orleans By SFC Kirk Barilleaux 256th Inf Bde PIO

The annual LANGEA convention was recently held at the Clarion Hotel on Canal Street in New Orleans. The con- vention was termed a huge success, with representatives from all the major Army and Air National Guard units from Louisiana in attendance. The group will meet again in 1991 on Sept. 27-29 in Monroe, LA. The 1992 -convention will be held in Lafayette. After discussion on funding, etc, it was agreed upon that Louisiana would bid on the 1996 National Convention to be held in New Orleans. The bid will be made at the 1991 National Convention. Much concern was given to the rais- ing of the large amount of money that would be needed to put on the conven- tion. Suggestions were made to have local associations in the state hold fund- raisers for the needed funds. The highlight of the convention was the appearance and speech of MG Ansel M. Stroud, the Adjutant General. Gen. Stroud gave the group an overview of the Louisiana Guard at present. He spoke on the guard's readiness and their rela- tionship to the active components. He also spoke about the new NCO Academy at Ball, La., stressing the importance of continued education. Presently, one out of four members of the guard are attending college. The na- The Ladies' Auxiliary of the 256th Infanty Brigade presented MG A.M. Stroud with a commemorative hat during tional trend for the guard was a decrease the meeting. of about 10,000 last year, but this is not the case in Louisiana; the enlistments also in members. Asking the question, guardsmen, he says several have stated forts," he said. have risen. "What does a soldier constitute?" he that the standards are too high, too Stroud ended with a report on the pro- Gen. Stroud told the group that in the answered, "a uniform and a rifle." tough and the standards should be gress of the Louisiana State Military near future, a new mechanized infantry One of his goals is to have at least 959£ lowered. Gen. Stroud made it clear that Museum at Jackson Barracks, thanking battalion, the 4/156th would come into of the men in every unit fire their own he did not agree with this opinion. the guardsmen for their donations which existence. They will be located weapons in range qualifications. Gen. Stroud stated the mission of the made the museum possible somewhere along the 1-20 corridor in National Guard is to provide the Air north Louisiana. He also stated the In regards to the mobilization exer- Force and Army with trained units. And The dedication is scheduled for Dec 7, possibility of a tactical control flight unit cises, he felt they were of great impor- he felt the units should stay together as 1991, the 50th anniversary of Pearl with 60 people located at Camp tance and mentioned the unit which was a whole as they trained. Harbor. Beauregard. The unit would have equip- recently alerted. He said that at the "Many people do not know that Na- After his speech, Gen. Stroud was ment in Louisiana to support the Army time of call up there is no time for ad- tional Guard units were federalized for presented with several gifts from dif- at Fort Polk as well as the Air Force. justments and that the units need to be one year prior to the attack of Pearl Har- ferent units and several checks represen- "The readiness has never been higher" ready. bor and the importance the Louisiana ting additional money raised on behalf Stroud said. "Not only in equipment, but Speaking of the tough standards for components played in the national ef- of the museum. Enlisted Club Dinner/Dance Scheduled The Jackson Barracks Enlisted Club presents its' first annual dinner dance. Enlisted club members and one guest are invited to attend on November 3rd, 1990 at the Jackson Barracks Enlisted Club. Buffet style menu Catering by Allen Couvillion Military/semi-formal attire Ladies' after 5 dress Cocktails at 6:30pm Dinner at 7:30pm Dancing at 8:30pm until T RSVP by October 26 To: SGM Guerra - (504) 278-6258 or SFC Burgess - (504) 278-6332 or MSG Marks - (504) 278-6261 or SGT Dixon - (504) 278-6422 r^XtUESSam**