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TO DEFEND THE HOMELAND A Brief History of the Tennessee State Guard

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08 A Brief History of the Tennessee State Guard

A member of the Tennessee State Guard practices using his bayonet while another guardsman watches during maneuvers at the Clarksville Armory.

14 24 Soldiers from NASCAR’s Battle Group Chase Elliot Poland Partic- Visits Berry ipate in Mixed Field Martial Arts Event.

30 Joint Force Headquarters Goes Green

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08 TO DEFEND THE HOMELAND November, 2019 A Brief History of the Tennessee State Guard. VOLUME 19 ISSUE 3 14 PROJECT WARRIOR Tennessee Guardsmen Attached to Battle Group Poland Partic- ipate in a Mixed Martial Arts Event. tnmilitary.org

16 DISTRICT OVERVIEW Division Commander, Maj. Gen. Robert F. Whittle Jr., Visits EDITOR-IN-CHIEF LT. COL. CHRIS MESSINA ART DIRECTION ROB PENNINGTON Nashville District for Overview and Project Updates. SENIOR EDITORS CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 4 NICK ATWOOD LT. COL. DARRIN HAAS 18 A SOLEMN REMINDER SGT. 1ST CLASS (RET) WILLIAM JONES Monument Honoring Fallen Soldiers Unveiled at War Memorial ROB PENNINGTON in Nashville on Anniversary of September 11. PHOTOGRAPHY MASTER SGT. MIKE R. SMITH 20 TACTICAL GAMES STAFF SGT. DARBY ARNOLD Staff Sgt. Dakota Ray Competes in Tactical Games to be More STAFF SGT. ANDREW LEE STAFF SGT. MATHIEU PERRY Proficient in his Job with the Air Guard. TECH. SGT. MARK THOMPSON SGT. SARAH KIRBY 21 INSTRUCTION ON INSTRUCTION SGT. TIMOTHY MASSEY SGT. ROBERT MERCADO Instructors at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in East SPC. EMILY DITTMAR Tennessee Prepare Others to be Instructors. SPC. KENNY GRIFFIN JOY KIMBROUGH 22 ONE STITCH AT A TIME THERESA MONTGOMERY LEON ROBERTS Quilting Helps East Tennessee Veteran Deal with PTSD.

24 NEIGHBORHOOD HERO WRITERS LT. COL. DARRIN HAAS Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Cole Gets A Special Announcement From MASTER SGT. MIKE R. SMITH STAFF SGT. DARBY ARNOLD NASCAR Driver Chase Elliott. TECH. SGT. MARK THOMPSON SGT. SARAH KIRBY 28 ALLIED SPUR RIDE SPC. EMILY DITTMAR Soldiers from NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group ROBYN ESTABROOK LEON ROBERTS Poland Participate in a U.S. Cavalry Spur Ride. GABRIELA SZYMANOWSKA

29 VALUABLE TRAINING Airman Credits Guard Training for Successful IT Career. The Volunteer State Guard Magazine is published to provide command and public information about Tennessee Guard Soldiers and Airmen throughout 30 JFHQ GOES GREEN the world. Views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not nec- essarily reflect the official view of and it is not endorsed by the U.S. Govern- Solar Panels Help Joint Force Headquarters in Nashville not ment, the Department of Defense or the Departments of the Army and the only Help the Environment but Help Save Money. Air Force. This publication does not supersede any information presented in any other official Air or Army publication. Articles, photos, artwork and letters are invited and should be addressed to: Editor, The Volunteer State Guard, 32 RIBBON FOR VALOR 3041 Sidco Dr., Attn: JSCO, Nashville, TN 37204. For more information, the staff can be reached by telephone (615) 313- Athens Soldier is Awarded the Adjutant General’s Ribbon 0633, or by email to [email protected]. The Volunteer State Guard reserves the right to edit all material. Published works may be reprinted, except for Valor for Exceptional Meritorious Heroism. where copyrighted, provided credit is given to The Volunteer State Guard and the authors. Distribution of the The Volunteer State Guard is electronic and can be downloaded at: http://www.tnmilitary.org.

3 POLAND TENNESSEE July 3, 2019 - 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment engineers practice urban breaching SNAPSHOT operations in the field at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area in Poland. The 278th Sol- ders are in Poland as part of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence. PHOTO BY: BATTLE GROUP POLAND

4 VOLUNTEER STATE GUARD VOL. 19 / ISSUE 2 A HARD COIN TO TOP TENNESSEE July 15, 2019 - Vice President Mike Pence met with members of the Tennessee Na- SNAPSHOT tional Guard while visiting the Southwest Border. They were each presented with his Vice President’s coin. COURTESY PHOTO

5 VOLUNTEER STATE GUARD VOL. 19 / ISSUE 2 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WEEK 2019 TENNESSEE July 25, 2019 - The Tennessee National Guard’s annual youth camp was once again a SNAPSHOT huge success. The camp, held at Boxwell Reservation in Lebanon, is specifically for the dependents of actively serving National Guard Soldiers and Airmen. PHOTO BY: STAFF SGT. MATHIEU PERRY

6 WARM WELCOME TENNESSEE Sept. 23, 2019 - An Airman with the Tennessee Air National Guard’s 134th Air Refu- SNAPSHOT eling Wing is reunited with his family after a recent deployment to the Middle East. Many gathered with balloons and signs to welcome the Airmen back. PHOTO COURTESY: 134TH AIR REFUELING WING

7 STATE GUARD

TO DEFEND THE HOMELAND

A Brief History of the Tennessee State Guard

By Lt. Col. Darrin Haas

Army Colonel John M. Richmond (left) conducts a rifle inspection of the Tennessee State Guard’s Company B on April 22, 1942 in Nashville. (Photo Courtsey: Jacob McGavock Dickinson Papers).

8 VOLUNTEER STATE GUARD VOL. 19 / ISSUE 2 The United States still maintained a neutral stance with the conflicts occurring in Europe and the Pacific as war was breaking out in 1939. But as Germany seized Poland, captured Paris, and fought the British at the Battle of Dunkirk in the summer of 1940, the United States began preparing for a possible conflict should U.S. in- terests become threatened. In September 1940, the U.S. War Department began mobilizing Na- tional Guard units from various states to prepare and begin training for possible combat. Above: State Guard Among the first divisions mobilized were the Soldiers marching 30th Infantry Division which contained many in Seventh Reg- units from Tennessee’s National Guard. From iment Maneuver October 1940 through February 1941, nearly Parade through every Tennessee National Guard unit was fed- Cookeville. eralized, consisting of 4,047 Soldiers, leaving Governor Prentice Cooper with no state-level troops under his authority to respond to possible riots, disasters, sabotage, and so on. Fore- seeing this situation, on January 30, 1941, the Tennessee State Guard was born. Cooper and the Tennessee State Legislature passed the State Guard Act, Chapter 15 of the Public Acts of 1941, allowing for the governor to create a who were over the draft age, medically unfit for Federal volunteer defense force whenever the President of the service, or draft exempt due to their role in essential in- United States calls up any part of the National Guard to dustry. It also targeted boys between 16 and 18 years- federal service. old who would train and serve until they were drafted The organization, referred to as the State Guard, was through the Selective Service, resulting in the organiza- not subject to federal mobilization and was entirely tion having a high turn-over rate. managed and funded by the state. Members of the State Volunteers in the State Guard were required to drill Guard could be called-up by the Governor to resist in- with their units 2.5 hours a week and 3-5 days in the vasion, suppress rebellions, insurrections, riots, suppress spring for additional training. By May of 1942, the State any act of violence to citizens or property, and it could Guard strength had grown to require the addition of investigate acts of treason or sabotage. It could also not four more regiments and the reorganization of the State be used outside the boundaries of the state. The act stip- Guard into three brigades. They would grow to become ulated that the State Guard would be a separate and dis- the fifth largest State Guard in the country and from tinct organization from the National Guard and it would 1942 to 1944, the average strength hovered at over 7,000 be disbanded within 30 days after the National Guard members. was relieved from Federal service. The State Guard was utilized a few times during the In early 1941, the State Guard was originally orga- war years. In 1943, a contingent of state troops guarded nized into three infantry regiments; the First, Second, a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress for a week in Pulaski after and Third Regiments, being established in west, mid- the bomber was forced to make an emergency landing. dle, and east Tennessee. Recruiting efforts targeted men Another group patrolled downtown Bristol after a riot

9 Members of the Tennessee State Guard take part in military exercises at Warner Park during a Recruiting Drive in July of 1944. (Photos Courtesy: Jacob McGa- vock Dickinson Papers).

Members of the Headquarters Second Brigade, Ten- nessee State Guard, are shown examining maps and monitoring radio equipment. on Jan. 7, 1944. (Photos Courtesy: Jacob McGavock Dickinson Papers).

10 VOLUNTEER STATE GUARD VOL. 19 / ISSUE 2 Governor Prentice Cooper, Jr., who served as Governor of Tennes- see from 1939 to 1945, in a Jeep with Lt. General Lloyd Freden- dall, Brigadier General J. M. Dickinson and Pvt. Floyd Laud of the Tennessee State Guard on their way to the 106th Infantry Division command post on a tour of the maneuver area on March 8, 1944. (Photos Courtesy: Jacob McGavock Dickinson Papers).

ensued following a demonstration protesting a religious sect meeting. In 1944, State Guard troops helped with rescue and relief work following an L&N train wreck in Jellico and in 1945 they helped capture three escaped German prisoners of war from Camp Forrest in Tullahoma. The final time the State Guard was used was in 1946 when the Second Brigade responded to race riots in Columbia to assist the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The response became controversial, some arguing that the Guard’s presence spurred more violence. In 1947, the State Legislature passed Chapter 18 of Public Acts of 1947 which stat- ed that the Tennessee State Guard shall continue as it is currently organized until the National Guard of Tennessee is completely returned, re-formed, re-organized, armed and equipped into its appropriate units. Throughout 1947, the Tennessee National Guard was reorganized and reconstituted as the State Guard was deactivated. Qual- ified members of the State Guard were allowed to enlist and serve in the National Guard. By January 1, 1948, the Tennessee State Guard was completely disbanded.

Tennessee Defense Force and Tennessee State Guard, 1985 – Present The Tennessee State Guard did not exist from 1948 to 1985. But in 1982 the Ten- nessee Military Department developed an organization known as the State Guard Re- serve, which was meant to be a shell organization that could be quickly manned into Brigadier General Jacob McGavock Dickinson, a State defense force to replace National Guard Soldiers when federalized, similar to commander of the Second Brigade (Middle Tennessee) of the Tennesseee State Guard in the role of the State Guard during World War II. It would last until 1984. But with the 1944. Cold War and the Soviet Union creating a serious concern that National Guard units could possibly be federalized again to fight overseas, leaving the state undefended, the

11 Photo showing Tennessee State Guard uniforms circa 2003. (Photo Courtesy Tennessee State Guard).

State Guard Reserve was not enough. On March 13, 1985, the Tennessee State legislature reacti- vated the State Guard and renamed it the Tennessee Defense Force under Chapter 36 of the Tennessee Acts of 1985. The name was changed to better reflect the language of Chapter 9, Title 32, Section 109 of the U.S. Code that authorized the establishment of state “defense” forces. In 1985, the Tennessee Defense Force was organized into four brigades headquartered in Jackson, Smyrna, Knoxville, and Chattanooga. Membership and eligibility requirements changed to allow men and women between the ages of 16 and 70 to become members. The Tennessee Defense Force had a similar mission of the earlier State Guard, but it was now authorized to assume control of National Guard facilities and their missions during times when the National Guard was federalized. Membership in the Tennessee Defense Force started at roughly 400 mem- Members of the Tennessee State Guard training in 2014. (Photo Courtesy Tennessee State Guard). bers in 1986 and steadily increased to reach a height of roughly 1,200 members in 1991 during Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Following the Gulf War, membership declined to roughly 700

12 VOLUNTEER STATE GUARD VOL. 19 / ISSUE 2 May 31, 2019 - June 7, 2019 - The Tennessee State Guard participated in the emergency response exercise: Shaken Fury 2019. The Tennessee State Guard worked along side the Tennessee Army National Guard, Tennessee Air National Guard and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency during this large-scale simulat- ed earthquake response exercise. (Photos Courtesy Tennessee National Guard).

members by 1997. On February 19, 1998, Chapter 584 of Senate Bill 217 from the Tennessee State Legislature renamed the Tennessee Defense Force the Tennessee State Guard. From 1985 to today, the Tennessee State Guard has participated in a number of civic ceremonies, local emergency training exercises, and supported various events and functions for the Tennessee National Guard. During the 1990s and the start of the Global War on Terrorism on September 11, 2001, the State Guard often supported local National Guard units with family support briefings and assisted with unit mobilizations. Throughout World War II and today, the Tennessee State Guard is a valuable all-volunteer state organization established as a state defense force in the absence of the Tennessee National Guard. The force is a valuable addition to the state’s homeland defense and emergency plans and are a viable asset to the state government.

13 STORY BY 1ST LT. KEALY MORIARTY PROJECT

WARRIOR[PROJEKT WOJOWNIK]

Joanna Jedrzejczk, the #4 ranked in Ultimate Fighting Championship Wom- en’s Flyweight Division, shows Sgt. Alvin Williams, with the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, a technique during a seminar held in Gizycko, Poland on June 11. (Photo by Sgt. Timothy Massey).

14 VOLUNTEER STATE GUARD VOL. 19 / ISSUE 2 GIZYCKO, Poland - Multinational Soldiers from the Enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Poland participated in a two-day Mixed Martial Arts event, “Projekt Wojownik,” (Project Warrior) hosted by Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade on June 12. Top Polish MMA instructors led various training exercises throughout the event while Allied Soldiers from Croatia, Poland, U.K., and the U.S. participated. Projekt Wojownik is a monthly event, which travels throughout Poland to integrate multinational veterans through physical fitness. “I designed Projekt Wojownik to help Soldiers that returned from combat deployments,” said event director, Polish Col. Szcze- Sgt. Dylan Bren- dle (right) of the pan Gluszczak. “This is a unique opportunity, which allows a lot 278th Armored of diversity with multiple countries participating-they come here Cavalry Regiment participates in an not only to learn Mixed Martial Arts but also to help each other MMA seminar reintegrate through camaraderie.” held in Gizycko, “If anyone has struggles military or personal, we are here to Poland, June 11. (Photo by Sgt. listen.” Timothy Massey). During the first day of the event, Soldiers attended a hands-on seminar led by Joanna Jedrzejczk, the #4 ranked in Ultimate Fight- ing Championship Women’s Flyweight Division. “I am very happy to share my knowledge and expertise,” said Jedrzejczk. “This physical activity is great for all nations, and it was a great event. I noticed the level of respect in the room and I en- joyed being a part of that-not only are we fighting for our countries but each other as well.” The classes allowed Soldiers and instructors to share skills in events such as yoga, MMA, Muay Thai, and Krav Maga. “This opportunity to meet and train with other countries and champions like Joanna Jedrzejczyk was a unique and thrilling experience,” said U.S. Army Sgt. Alvin Williams. “The modest atmo- sphere was great to be a part of with the other nations, and we were able to overcome cultural barriers, build friendships, and train together to become more efficient within ourselves.” Williams, as well as other Soldiers present during Projekt Wo- jownik, will compete in a professional, multinational MMA/kick- boxing competition, “Armia Fight Night,” hosted in Poland later this year. This will be the first time Soldiers will represent the U.S. in this competition. NATO’s eFP Battle Group Poland is a multinational task force comprised of Soldiers from Croatia, Romania, U.S., and U.K. to allow better interoperability amongst Allies and provides a strong signal of support towards Poland.

15 ENGINEERS DISTRICT OVERVIEW

Division Commander, Maj. Gen. Robert F. Whittle Jr., Visits Nashville District for Overview and Project Updates.

Maj. Gen. Robert F. Whittle Jr., (Second from right), meets with Tennessee Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Jeff Holmes, Tennessee Ad- jutant General (Third from Left), in Nashville on Oct. 2. Patrick Shee- han, Tennessee Emergency Man- agement Agency (TEMA) Director NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The commanding July 12. (Left), Maj. Gen. Tommy Baker, general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Maj. Gen. Robert F. Whittle Jr. received Tennessee Deputy Adjutant Gener- Great Lakes and Ohio River Division visited briefings and met with senior leaders, proj- al (Second from Left), and Lt. Col. the Nashville District this week for a district ect managers, and employees Tuesday at the Sonny B. Avichal, Nashville District overview and project updates on October 2, headquarters in Nashville, Wednesday at Commander (Far Right). (USACE 2019. It is the general’s first trip to the dis- Center Hill Dam in Lancaster, and Thursday photo by Leon Roberts). trict since taking command of the division at Kentucky Lock in Grand Rivers, Ky. He

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also met with partners Thursday at the Ten- nessee Emergency Management Agency and Tennessee National Guard in Nashville, and received an orientation of the area of operations during a National Guard helicopter flight. “It’s great to see the professional work- force and expertise that we have here in the district, and how well led Nashville District is, and how high the morale is,” Whittle said as he overlooked the downstream cofferdam construction work on the Kentucky Lock Addition Project. “There are really great people and a great culture.” At every stop, the general took great in- terest in meeting people and learning about what they do to support the district’s missions, which include flood risk reduction, navigation, hydropower, recreation, emer- Nashville District engineers provide gency management, natural resources, regu- construction updates to Maj. Gen. latory permitting, engineering, construction a hydropower project in the division, he said Robert F. Whittle Jr., at the saddle and numerous support functions. He recog- the briefings and engagement with experts dam during a tour of the site in Silver nized employees, presenting several medals highlighted the complexities of moderniz- Point, Tenn., Oct. 2. (USACE photo by Leon Roberts) and commander’s coins recognizing excel- ing equipment and rehabilitating hydropow- lence. er units in coordination with stakeholders in Whittle said he learned a lot during the the power industry. And at Kentucky Lock, trip to Center Hill Dam and Kentucky Lock. he said he learned a lot about the impact of way,” Ricketts said. He noted how much seeing projects and the project in relation to movement of ves- Whittle is responsible for delivering engi- talking with subject matter experts at the hy- sels in the Inland Waterway throughout the neering and water resource solutions for the dropower plant and construction sites helps region. Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, which him grasp important issues he may have to “It’s a great opportunity to understand the covers 335,000-square miles and encom- relay to stakeholders and Congressional rep- impact that the Corps is having here on the passes portions of 17 states, which include resentatives. long-term navigation impacts in this region,” the portions of seven states within the Nash- “So it really helps me get a feel for those Savage said. “Kentucky Lock is a lynchpin to ville District. important pieces of the Great Lakes and connect the Mississippi River, Ohio River, Lt. Col. Sonny B. Avichal, Nashville Dis- Ohio River Division,” Whittle added. “It’s al- Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway, and the trict commander, said he appreciates the op- ways nice to say you’ve been on the ground Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers. It’s an portunity to showcase the projects and peo- as you work through issues with senior lead- amazing project and I’m excited about it.” ple during the general’s visit. ers and elected officials, and even our senior Matt Ricketts, president and chief executive “Nashville District employees recognized Corps of Engineers officials.” officer of Crounse Corporation and member the importance of briefing the general and Stephen G. Durrett, Programs director of the Inland Waterway Users Board, joined did a superb job of providing him the nec- with the Great Lakes and Ohio River Divi- Whittle on the tour of Kentucky Lock and essary technical aspects and background on sion, and Joseph M. Savage, Regional Busi- Kentucky Lock Addition Project. He is the the missions the district performs on behalf ness director, accompanied the general IWUB representative for the project. of the region and nation,” Avichal said. throughout the Nashville District visit. “It’s nice to see the general and his team (For news, updates and information from Savage said his interactions with proj- focusing on getting this project across the the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville ect managers and leadership helps him to goal line. From a navigation and industry District go to the district’s website at www. understand the nuances and issues that the perspective, it’s one of the priority projects lrn.usace.army.mil, on Facebook at http:// Nashville District works through to achieve that we have as a part of our program of try- www.facebook.com/nashvillecorps and on success with each project. ing to update and modernize the lock and Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/nashville- At Center Hill Dam, Savage’s first visit to dam infrastructure across the inland water- corps.) - LEON ROBERTS

17 9/11 MEMORIAL A SOLEMN REMINDER Monument Honoring Fallen Soldiers Unveiled at War Me- morial in Nashville on Anniversary of September 11.

Unveiling of Gulf War Monument. (Photo by Joy Kimbrough).

18 VOLUNTEER STATE GUARD VOL. 19 / ISSUE 2 9/11 MEMORIAL

Top left: A local Veteran attends the ceremony. Top right: Maj. Gen. Tommy Baker at unveiling ceremony. Maj. Gen. Baker also spoke at the event. Below: Chaplain Mark Phillips at the monument. (Photos by Sgt. Sarah Kirby).

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – At 2 p.m. on September 11, 2019, hundreds of Tennesseans gathered at Nashville’s War Memorial Plaza to participate in an unveiling ceremony for Tennessee’s recently constructed Gulf War Monument. Hosted by the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, the monument honors and pays tribute to the Tennesseans who served in and gave their lives during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. It also stands as a testament to the sacrifice and selfless service of the men and women who served. Gov. Bill Lee led the ceremony as veterans from each operation made remarks before unveiling their portion of the monument. Tim Forte, East Tennessee’s Regional Director with the Tennessee Department of Veterans Services, is a former Marine and Desert Storm veteran who unveiled the Desert Storm section. State Representative Micah Van Huss, a former Marine 140 lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan since September 11, and OEF Vet, spoke about and unveiled the section on Opera- 2001. These monuments will stand as a testament to their sac- tion Enduring Freedom. Maj. Gen. Tommy Baker, Tennessee’s rifice and courage.” Deputy Adjutant General, unveiled the Operation Iraqi Free- Other Tennessee Guardsmen also participated in the cere- dom portion of the Gulf War Monument. mony. Lt. Col. Mark Phillips, the Tennessee Military Depart- Baker, who deployed to Iraq in 2004 as the Theater Com- ment’s State Chaplain (who lead the invocation for the ceremo- bat Service Support Automation Management Officer and then ny), and Shelia Jones, the Tennessee National Guard’s Survivor again in 2008 as the Commander of the 30th Combat Sustain- Outreach Program Coordinator, sang the National Anthem. ment Support Battalion, spoke on the sacrifices that Tennes- Also, a Tennessee Army National Guard color guard team pre- seans made throughout the war as well as those made by their sented the colors to start to the unveiling ceremony. families and citizens which supported them from home. The monument is located on the north east corner of the War “It’s an honor to be here and commemorate all those that Memorial Plaza at 301 6th Avenue North in Nashville. It is free served during these past conflicts,” said Baker. “Thousands of and open to the public. - LT. COL. DARRIN HAAS AND SGT. Tennesseans fought during these operations and more than SARAH KIRBY

19 COMPETITION TACTICAL GAMES Staff Sgt. Dakota Ray Competes in Tactical Games to be more Proficient in his Job with the Air Guard.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Being in the military takes both mental and physical toughness. Staff Sgt. Dakota Ray, a 134th Air Refueling Wing member, participated in the 2019 Tac- tical Games from August 10-11. His skills and discipline as a Security 134th Security Forces Forces Airman prepared him to compete in Airman, Dakota Ray, the competition. poses for a photo in “In the military, specifically Security Forc- his “battle rattle” after participating in the es, we should be prepared to resolve any type 2019 Tactical Games. of issue that may arise,” said Ray. Ray placed 12th out of This type of competition required a good 90 contestants over- deal of preparation. Ray spent months lead- all.. (Photo by Staff ing up to the event working out and getting Sgt. Darby Arnold) himself ready for the difficult task. “I did a lot of functional fitness style workouts, focusing on working out at a high tem- po with an extremely elevated heart rate,” said Ray. “Once I got more comfortable in my fitness training, I started incorporat- ing firearms into my workouts. One of my workouts, for example, involved a circuit maraderie of The Tactical Games was the of dragging a weighted sled two-hundred best part,” said Ray. “Everyone is friendly, cal Games helped me stay prepared and be yards, Farmer’s Walks with heavy dumb- willing to help each other, and rooting for more proficient in doing my job in the Air bells, and hill sprints followed by shooting at everyone’s success. It’s truly a one of a kind National Guard.” fifty yards with my pistol. I feel this style of experience!” The Tactical Games is designed to test training is paramount for being competitive Ray placed sixth out of 32 contestants tactical athletes throughout the continuum at these events.” in his division, and twelfth out of 90 contes- of combat-related tasks, while under time Ray said he didn’t just get physical aspects tants overall. constraints, and under physical duress. out of the competition, he also made friends “In today’s climate, it’s unknown where For more information on the Tactical along the way. the next threat might come from,” said Ray. Games, visit www.thetacticalgames.com. “Aside from actually competing, the ca- “Training for, and competing in, the Tacti- - STAFF SGT. DARBY ARNOLD

20 VOLUNTEER STATE GUARD VOL. 19 / ISSUE 2 EDUCATION INSTRUCTING INSTRUCTORS Instructors at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in East Tennessee Prepare Others to be Instructors.

MCGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. – Master Sgt. Rachel Lewis led off a two-hour lesson July 9 on methods of instruction during the Instruc- tor Certification Program at the Air Nation- al Guard’s primary education center located on McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in East Tennessee. “Our students put in a lot of hard work,” Lewis said. “I love seeing the progression of those with or without training experience who learn that instructing is a whole differ- ent thing.” Lewis and other instructors assigned to the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center’s Professional Continuing Education Division Above: Students work in groups during manage the two-week, intensive course. It part of the Instructor Certification Pro- requires no experience for attendance. gram. Right: U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. “It’s overwhelming at first, but when the Rachel Lewis. (Photos by Master Sgt. light bulbs start coming on, and they realize Mike R. Smith). they can do it, it’s mutually rewarding,” Lew- is said. The course is popular among U.S. Air ue the unit-funded program. Force specialists who teach others as part of Lewis arrived at the Training and Educa- their regular duties. Airmen learn to develop tion Center (TEC) in 2017 from an assign- lesson plans, analyze student needs, and give ment in Colorado, but is from the Florida informal lectures and demonstrations. National Guard. She is among a handful of “Many of our students thank us at the instructional development experts on active a dozen professional development courses, end of the course and say how useful their duty assignment at TEC. and some involve the Army National Guard, newly learned skill will be back at their role “What I like most about teaching the ICP as well as guide units to more effective train- as trainers,” Lewis said. is the people I get to meet and connect with ing and lessons. They also develop comput- About two dozen students were in the from all over the country,” Lewis said. er-based training or Advanced Distributive current class, which officials said is a good The section is Community College of the Learning for the overall Department of De- sign that the National Guard’s 90 wings val- Air Force accredited. They offer more than fense. - MASTER SGT. MIKE R. SMITH

21 RECOVERY ONE STITCH AT A TIME Quilting Helps East Tennessee Veteran Deal with PTSD.

Andrew Lee stands with a good friend of his, Jason Gresham, after Quilts of Valor awarded him with a quilt. (Photo: Submitted by Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee)

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Quilts can hold the ters of Tennessee, who meet key to the past and to healing — just ask on the first Tuesday of each Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee who started month at Messiah Lutheran Church at the quilting to cope with his post traumatic intersection of Papermill Drive and Kings- stress disorder and to honor other service ton Pike in Knoxville, the event featured HOW LEE GOT INTO QUILTING members. 200 quilts, 20 vendors, a scavenger hunt for Lee’s newest quilt depicting the raising of younger attendees and a scissor sharpening Born in Knoxville, Lee grew up in Michigan the flag at Iwo Jima was on display for the service. and spent his summers in Tennessee. He world to see at the 39th Annual Quilt Show “We invite everyone to attend the show now lives in Loudon. After dropping out of at the Knoxville Expo Center on Saturday and enjoy these beautiful works of art,” said art school, Lee joined the Army in 1997, and August 3. Barbara Webster, co-president of Smoky then deployed twice to Iraq. Hosted by the Smoky Mountain Quil- Mountain Quilters in a news release. After serving on active duty, Lee returned

22 VOLUNTEER STATE GUARD VOL. 19 / ISSUE 2 Andrew Lee has served in the U.S. Army, being deployed twice to Iraq during his 10 years of service and now serves with the Army National Guard, as well as is a truck driver for Koch. (Photo: Submitted by Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee)

“Now I’m addicted to this feeling of the gratitude I guess that these people have,” Lee said. “They actually feel that someone cares about them enough to take the time to spend and make a quilt and present it to them.” Veteran Andrew Lee stands next to Lee has made a total of 50 quilts and will his quilt depicting the raising of the “In that switch of shutting emotions off, be awarding his 35th Quilt of Valor. flag at Iwo Jima. (Photo: Submitted by Staff Sgt. Andrew Lee) I became a zombie and didn’t feel a whole This includes the Iwo Jima flag quilt Lee lot, I mean I did, but I didn’t,” Lee said. “My started in May of 2018. Taking his sewing brother, one day he (asked) me when was I machine on the road with him in his semi- going to quit running around like a zombie. truck, Lee worked to finish the quilt in time to the U.S. and worked for several months in “At that point I realized I needed to get for this year’s show. The now complete quilt a factory, before re-enlisting as a truck driv- more involved and separate myself from measures 110-by-110 inches, with more er for the Army. video games because that’s what I was us- than 12,000 one-inch squares. Around that time, Lee’s wife, Kristy, said ing as my therapy to separate myself and my For Lee, sharing his story is a step to help the two weren’t spending enough time to- thoughts and feelings that I did have,” Lee those who don’t usually understand what gether. When he received a flyer in the mail added. “I’d work eight, nine hours, then I’d veterans and services members go through. from Joanne’s about a quilting class, Lee and go home and play video games for four, five, “I’m attempting to bridge the gap between his wife took the opportunity to do some- six hours, sleep for four, five hours and do it what civilians think about military versus thing together. all over again.” what they see on social media and what is “The woman who was teaching the class really going on with a veteran,” Lee said. said, ‘You must have learned to sew a long “I’M ADDICTED TO THIS FEELING” “My whole goal in life is to make the world time ago, because you’re really good at this,’ a better place,” Lee added. “The thing is it’s and I said, ‘No, I’ve never sewn anything,’” Lee’s new passion for quilting led him to best to start it where it hits home the most Lee said. “I grew up with sewing in my life creating Quilts of Valor for other service and that’s the veteran community for me. because my mom was a seamstress.” members who also struggle with anxiety and And that’s not to say that I’m only focused With his mom making “country bunnies” PTSD. on veterans, because I know there’s a lot of and sewing clothes for Lee and his siblings, Quilts of Valor are quilts awarded to ser- people that have anxiety and PTSD and de- Lee would unknowingly follow in her foot- vice members and veterans touched by war pression who could benefit from quilting or steps as a way to cope with his PTSD rather with the Quilts of Valor Foundation’s mis- sewing.” than getting lost playing video games and sion aimed at patching together comfort and - GABRIELA SZYMANOWSKA, KNOX- shutting off his emotions. healing through the quilts. VILLE NEWS SENTINEL

23 NEIGHBORHOOD HERO

SGT. 1ST CLASS DANIEL COLE GETS A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM NASCAR DRIVER CHASE ELLIOTT.

STORY BY LT. COL. DARRIN HAAS | PHOTOS BY SGT. SARAH KIRIBY

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(From left to right) Bristol Motor Speedway EVP & General Manager Jerry Caldwell, NASCAR Driver Chase Elliot, Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Cole, Maj. Gen. Jeff Holmes, Tennessee’s Adju- tant General. (Photo by Sgt. Sarah Kirby).

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Sgt. 1st Class Daniel L. Cole pre- pares for a ride in the Bristol Motor Speedway pace car. (Photo by Sgt. NASHVILLE, Tenn. - On July 31, NA- “I’d like to thank everyone who showed Sarah Kirby). SCAR driver Chase Elliott visited with the up today. I was not expecting this,” said Tennessee National Guard at Berry Field to Cole. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be sit- announce that Sgt. 1st Class Daniel L. Cole ting here in front of my fellow brothers and would be honored as America’s Night Race sisters. Thank you all.” Cole has deployed overseas four times Neighborhood Hero at the Bristol Motor The neighborhood hero program, put on to Afghanistan, Iraq, and twice to Kosovo. Speedway race on August 17. by Bristol Motor Speedway, recognizes first He has been awarded the Bronze Star Med- Elliot and staff from Bristol Motor Speed- responders and military members who have al, three Army Commendation Medals, four way met with military personnel and held a gone above and beyond the call of duty in Army Achievement Medals, Senior Aviation brief ceremony in the main hanger at Berry their professions. Badge, and many other ribbons for his ser- Field to make the announcement. The speedway awards recipients in vice during the deployments as well as re- Cole, a Senior Supply and Logistics Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and the acting to several domestic natural disasters. Non-Commissioned Officer for the 1-230th Tri-Cities area. Cole will formally be award- Cole recently returned with the 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion, was proud to ed, along with the other neighborhood he- Assault Helicopter Battalion from a nearly be chosen. roes, during pre-race ceremonies at Bristol. year-long deployment to Kosovo.

26 VOLUNTEER STATE GUARD VOL. 19 / ISSUE 2 (Above) Sgt. 1st Class Daniel L. Cole and NASCAR Driver Chase Elliot are given a tour via Black Hawk. (Below) Chase Elliot signs an autograph for one of his fans. (Photo by Sgt. Sarah Kirby).

“This is a privilege. I’m honored to receive this,” Cole said. Tennessee’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Jeff Holmes, was on hand for the announcement and thanked Chase and the entire Bris- tol Motor Speedway team for their support of the Tennessee National Guard and all the men and women who serve in the armed forces. While Chase Elliott visited with the Sol- diers and Airmen at Berry Field, the 1-230th presented Elliot with his very own uniform jacket and cap. He then took a flight in a UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter with members from the battalion, Cole, and local and national media members. The 20-minute flight took two ‘aerial laps’ around the city of Nashville and two laps around the Nashville Fairgrounds. - LT. COL. DARRIN HAAS

27 POLAND ALLIED SPUR RIDE Soldiers from NATO Enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Poland Participate in a U.S. Cavalry Spur Ride.

Bemowo Piskie Training Area, Poland. - Troop- ers from the Pennsylvania and Tennessee Army National Guard, along with service members from Croatia, Poland, and Great Britain put their skills to the test as they challenged themselves in the historical U.S. Cavalry Spur Ride. Not only did this training challenge each individual, it provided insight to allied counterparts on U.S. Cav- alry tradition and history. The “Order of the Spur” is a U.S. cavalry tradition, which dates back to the beginning of the cavalry. Events in the Spur Ride include basic soldiering skills to include a physical fitness test, small arms, and medical testing. Out of the 32 troopers, 15 earned their silver spurs and were later inducted into the Order of the Spur. Spur candidates, also known as “Shave Tails,” completed an early 6-mile run and tested on several complex tasks to include: detainee handling procedures, warrior tasks, and land navigation. Troopers who complete these tasks successfully are closer to earning the coveted cavalry spurs. NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence, led by the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and the United States are robust, multinational, combat-ready forces. They demonstrate the strength of the transatlantic bond. NATO has enhanced its Allied Soldiers take part in forward presence in the eastern part of the alli- the U.S. Cavalry Spur Ride. ance with four multinational battalion-size bat- Photos by Sgt. Tim Massey, tlegroups in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Po- Spc. Emily Dittmar And Spc. land on a rotational basis. Kenny Griffin. - EMILY DITTMAR

28 VOLUNTEER STATE GUARD VOL. 19 / ISSUE 2 CAREERS VALUABLE TRAINING Airman Credits Guard Training for Successful IT Career.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – When an Airman enters the military, it’s often for patriotic reasons, coupled with a number of great benefits including education, healthcare, and a competitive salary. Staff Sgt. Caleb (full name withheld for operational security), a member of the Tennessee Air National Guard’s 118th Wing in Nashville, is no excep- tion. He has taken it a step further by maximizing his Air National Guard experience and rolling it into an exciting and challenging civilian information technology career. Beginning his career with the Indi- ana Air National Guard as a systems ad- ministrator in 2009, Caleb soon sought Staff Sgt. Caleb (Full name with- more responsibility and challenges and held for operational security) uses a accepted a contractor position in 2014 program to identify network issues at with the 118th WG as a network ad- Berry Field Air National Guard Base ministrator. Impressed by the wing, Ca- in Nashville. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. leb decided he wanted to transfer to it as team, he’s responsible for hardening and Mark Thompson) a guardsman. “The Air National Guard protecting the systems that support the has taught me a lot,” said Caleb. “Not just DOD pay system, which in 2018 pro- how to become a better systems admin, cessed more than 135 million pay trans- als have brought tremendous wealth to but the chance to lead and grow.” actions. our flight,” said Senior Master Sgt. Christy Over the next few years Caleb earned “I owe my career successes to the (full name withheld for operational secu- nine information technology certifica- guard,” Caleb said. “I would definitely not rity), a flight superintendent at the 118th tions and gained considerable Defense be where I am in my life if it not for the WG. “Regardless of rank or experience, Department work experience, which foundational IT training, the encourage- all membersView from look the KC-135up to Caleb Stratotanker and value opened doors at the Defense Finance ment and excellent advice from the family his opinion.as it refuels We anare F-16 extremely above blessedBulgaria. to and Accounting Service in Indianapolis. of people here at the 118th.” have Caleb on our team.” Working on the cyber network defense “Caleb’s bank of knowledge and mor- - TECH. SGT. MARK THOMPSON

29 CONSERVATION JFHQ GOES GREEN Solar Panels at Joint Force Headquarters in Nashville not only Help the Environment but Help Save Money.

Aerial view of a state-of-the-art Solar Photovoltaic system parking canopy recently installed on the upper deck of NASHVILLE, Tenn. - It shouldn’t be any has been making great strides to become a the garage at Joint Force Headquar- guess as to which primary color is the U.S. much greener organization. ters, Tenn. National Guard in Nash- Army’s favorite… GREEN! The various Throughout the summer of 2019, the Ten- ville, November 6, 2019. The system shades of earth tones in a Soldier’s uniform nessee National Guard’s Joint Force Head- has the generating capacity of 106.6 reflects the terrain in which they operate. quarters in Nashville has been doing its part kilowatts (kW) which can provide Just as nature conceals soldiers from the to make itself more conservation conscious. approximately twenty percent of the enemy, they are devoted to protecting the As of September 4, it completed installing Headquarters building power needs. U.S. homeland from harm. Over the last a state-of-the-art Solar Photovoltaic system (Photo by Sgt. Robert Mercado). few months, the Tennessee National Guard to augment the organizations electric needs.

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(L to R), Adam Glod, SLS Energy Solutions, Richard Hunter, SLS Energy Solutions, Maj. Gen. Jeff Holmes, Tennes- see’s Adjutant General, Kathy Glapa, Tenn. Dept. of Environment and Conservation, Todd Smith, SLS Energy Solu- tions, Danny Brown, Energy Manager for the Tenn. Army National Guard and Chris Koczaja, President of Lightwave Solar cut a “GREEN” ribbon at the unveiling of a state-of-the-art Solar Photovoltaic system at the Joint Force Head- quarters, Tenn. National Guard in Nashville, November 6, 2019. (Photo by Sgt. Robert Mercado)

“The electrical demand at the headquar- ment and Conservation,” said Brown. These ters building requires an operational range grants were established to provide financial around 500-600 kilowatt-hour,” said Danny assistance to municipal government, county “We’ve been able to change our light- Brown, the Energy Manager for the Tennes- government, utility districts and other en- ing systems from fluorescent to LED,” said see Army National Guard. “The solar panels tities in Tennessee to purchase, install, and Brown. “LED lights are more efficient than we’ve installed out front of the building will construct energy projects. other alternatives, so this allows us to fur- reduce approximately 110 kwh of that de- “The Tennessee National Guard energy ther benefit from TDEC’s Energy Grant Pro- m an d .” projects play a big role in achieving our Cus- gram.” The use of solar power is not only better tomer Focused Government goals,” said Col. The Volunteer Training Site in Smyrna for the environment, it also saves tax dollars. Andrew Milligan, the Tennessee National is home to other Tennessee National Guard The Tennessee National Guard fully sup- Guard’s Construction Facilities Manage- solar powered systems, including solar-pow- ports Tennessee’s Customer Focused Gov- ment Officer. “The installation of the pho- ered lighting and photovoltaic systems. It is ernment initiative, and intentionally makes tovoltaic cells in Nashville is just one of the also connected to a network metering sys- efforts to reduce energy and save resources, many projects we have completed and we tem. keeping the state’s tax-payers in mind. continue to plan more for the future.” “On a network metering system, if you “Using solar power for our electrical needs TDEC partnered with the Department of have excess electricity generated then that is not only better for the environment, but Military for a total of six grants in the past will go back into local utility companies and it lowers our electric bill and saves money,” four years, supporting the Department’s en- back to TVA grids to help supply other peo- said Brown. ergy footprint reduction efforts across the ple,” said Brown. “Two of our buildings in The construction of the solar powered seventy-nine counties hosting a Tennes- Smyrna are on an agreement with network system was also inexpensive to Tennesseans see National Guard facility. Five other sites metering.” because it was a part of a federal grant. “We across the state received a new photovoltaic The Tennessee National Guard is com- were able to match federal energy funds with system as part of the latest grant, and eight mitted to energy conservation and saving a Clean Tennessee Energy Grant provided additional facilities received energy saving tax dollars whenever possible. - LT. COL. by the Tennessee Department of Environ- lighting improvements. DARRIN HAAS AND SGT. SARAH KIRBY

31 HEROISM RIBBON FOR VALOR Athens Soldier is Awarded the Adjutant General’s Ribbon for Valor for Exceptional Meritorious Heroism.

Maj. Gen. Jeff Holmes, Tennes- see’s Adjutant General, presents Sgt. Ryan Grillo, a Soldier with the NASHVILLE, Tenn. - On November 2, On September 26, 2018, while traveling 1176th Transportation Company, Tennessee’s Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. to his civilian job in Athens during a heavy the Adjutant General’s Ribbon for Jeff Holmes, awarded the Adjutant General’s rainfall, Grillo came upon a bridge that was Valor on November 2. Grillo and Ribbon for Valor to Sgt. Ryan Grillo at the prone to flooding. The water from the creek another citizen rescued two women Volunteer Training Site in Smyrna. Grillo, an below was much higher than normal and and a small child from flood waters in Athens on September 26, 2018. Athens native and Soldier with the 1176th had overtaken the bridge. Two vehicles were (Photo Courtesy Tennessee Na- Transportation Company, was awarded the stuck in the rising floodwaters. Uncertain if tional Guard). Ribbon for Valor for exceptional meritori- anyone was inside, Grillo decided to drive ous heroism. through the swift water, past the two cars in

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The Tennessee National Guard Adjutant General’s Ribbon for Valor is awarded by the Adjutant General to any member of the U.S. Armed Forces associated with the Ten- nessee National Guard who dis- tinguished themselves in an act of saving or attempting to save another person’s life. The award can be earned regardless if the individual was on duty with the Guard or not, or whether or not the individual was in personal danger. Performance should be clearly an unselfish reac- tion to an emergency.

distress, and managed to get to the other side of the bridge and park in a safe area. While driving past, he saw that one vehicle was still occupied by a panicking woman and the other by a mother and her small child. He couldn’t stop for fear of getting stuck himself. Once his vehicle was parked, he set out on foot to rescue those stranded. Joined by another citizen who also stopped to help, they pulled all three victims out of their cars and brought them to safety. About 20 min- utes later the McMinn County Rescue Squad arrived to help the victims and to recover the stranded vehicles. “Sergeant Grillo was at the right place and at the right time to help those stranded motorists, and we are all proud of him and grateful for what he did,” said Holmes. “He represents everything that is right about the Tennessee National Guard and brings great credit to himself and his family.” Grillo’s mother, Dawn, and his brother, Sam, were present during the ceremony Maj. Gen. Jeff Holmes, Tennessee’s Adjutant and expressed their deepest admiration and General (Right), presents Sgt. Ryan Grillo pride for his actions on that day. (Left), the Adjutant General’s Ribbon for Valor. - LT. COL. DARRIN HAAS AND STAFF (Photo Courtesy Tennessee National Guard). SGT. SHANNON BALL

33 LEGACY TN ARMORY NAMING Chattanooga Armory Named for Brig. Gen. Carl Levi.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - A retired Na- tional Guard member was honored in Chat- tanooga. At the Tennessee Army National Guard Armory, people will notice a change, the name. Brigadier General Carl Levi’s name was added to the building. On November 13, there was a ceremony to celebrate him. “This is the highlight of my career,” Levi said. He joined the guard in October of 1952. “They kept promoting me and I just kept staying and it has been very good to me. And a lot of these people in this room have touched my life and I am certainly apprecia- tive. And I am so thankful that I have been able to accomplish the things that I have done and I didn’t do it by myself. I had a lot Gov. Bill Lee shakes hands with Brig. Gen. Carl Levi of help along the way,” Levi said. at the ceremony. (Photo by Theresa Montgomery). Lawmakers worked together to come up with this way to honor him. “I drafted a bill to change the name and The Tennessee Army National Guard ar- add Carl’s name to it, since he was a general mory in Chattanooga now bears the name his name went on top. And preserve his lega- of retired Brig. Gen. Carl Levi, a Korean cy in Chattanooga with the National Guard,” War-era veteran and former American Senator Todd Gardenhire said. Legion state commander. (Photo courtesy They say Levi did a lot for the community. The American Legion). “For many years he did a lot of things extra and over and above what a normal person would do in his position to help get things for the armory,” Sen. Gardenhire said. no other country like this one. It is an awful For Levi, this honor and his country good feeling when you touch down and you means so much to him. see the American flag,” Levi said. “I have been all over the world and there is - ROBYN ESTABROOK - WDEF 12 NEWS

34 VOLUNTEER STATE GUARD VOL. 19 / ISSUE 2 * BRIG. GEN. THOMAS CAUTHEN

The Tennessee Military Department con- gratulates Brig. Gen. Thomas Cauthen and his family upon the occasion of his promotion to Brigadier General in August 2019. Brig. Gen. Cauthen was commissioned in 1984 through the Air National Guard Academy of Military Science and served in numerous leadership positions prior to becoming the Chief of Staff, Tennessee Air National Guard, in 2019.

Cauthen flew combat support aerial refueling missions for Desert Shield, Southern Watch, Joint Forge, Allied Force, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Noble Eagle, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Additionally, Cauthen has deployed to In- cirlik, Turkey as the 385th Air Expedition- ary Forces Operations Officer supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, to Istres, France as the Operations Officer for Joint Forge, and to Mildenhall, England as the 171st Air Expeditionary Wing Operations Group Commander supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Join us in thanking Brig. Gen. Cauthen for his continued service and congratulating him on his promotion.

PHOTOGRAPH PROVIDED BY: 134TH AIR REFUELING WING 35 Produced in collaboration with the Tennessee Military Department and the Tennessee National Guard