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From the California National Guard? November 2010 Vol. 5 No. 11 GRIZZLYOfficial Newsmagazine of the California National Guard Striving for the top Best Warrior Competition tests CNG Soldiers, NCOs 6 1-18th Cav earns Meritorious Unit Commendation www.calguard.ca.gov/publicaffairs 4 Commander’s corner New CA laws benefit service members July Brigadier General Mary J. Kight During the past two years, our governor legislative process, see Page 16. pendents. The other entitles Guard mem- and State Legislature have recognized bers and Reservists to expedited judicial the great service of the California Nation- review and enables them to recover dam- al Guard by passing laws to benefit the Education Assistance For more on the ages and attorney’s fees if a lender unlaw- Guard’s greatest resource — the men and Award Program Legislature, see fully denies a request for deferment while women who serve. Those efforts have With unyielding support from Gov. Ar- deployed. been aided by the California Military De- nold Schwarzenegger and Sen. Dave partment’s Government Affairs Office, Cogdill, the Legislature approved a state- Page 16 which advocates for new state laws and funded education assistance program for Academic Protections programs to benefit the Guard. members of the National Guard and the Also sponsored by the Military Department, State Military Reserve. This long-sought- reintegrate into their communities after a new law requires California colleges to Having met with many members of the Leg- after retention benefit provides up to $3.6 deployment. If you feel you may need as- provide Guard members with reasonable islature, it is easy to realize this: The profes- million annually to ensure the California sistance, please contact our Mental Health accommodations to make up coursework sionalism and dedication of your service is National Guard is the most educated in Office at 916-854-3019. they miss due to military service. the most important factor when lawmak- the nation. For details, visit ers decide to vote for new protections and www.calguard.ca.gov/education. benefits. Your high level of service is paving Financial Protections Funds to Improve Armories the way for future generations of National During Deployment Proceeds from the sale of state properties Guard members to benefit. And for that, I Mental Health The California Military Department spon- typically are used to pay off bonds Califor- thank you! Liaison Teams sored two bills to protect your finances nia has incurred as debt for other programs. The state now funds National Guard per- while deployed, which passed this leg- A new law sponsored by the Military De- Some of the highlights of the 2009-10 leg- sonnel to help returning service members islative session. One law ensures service partment ensures that when the Guard islative session are listed below. For infor- find mental health resources in their coun- members are able to defer car loan pay- sells or leases an armory, the proceeds will mation on state laws passed in 2010, and ty. This program is a huge step forward ments while deployed and extends certain be used to improve aging Guard facilities for info on the CNG’s role in the California to ensure service members successfully financial protections to spouses and de- and to fund new facilities. California National Guard Leadership Brig. Gen. Mary Kight Brig. Gen. Command Sgt. Maj. Lawrence A. Haskins William Clark Jr. Army Division Army Air Division Maj. Gen. Command Sgt. Maj. Maj. Gen. Command Chief Master Sgt. John S. Harrel Michael H. Winstead Dennis G. Lucas Michael S. Koslow Joint Staff Joint Reserve State Military Brig. Gen. Command Sgt. Maj. Brig. Gen. Command Master Sgt. Kevin G. Ellsworth Jose J. Gomez Roland L. Candee Charles Collier 2 3-140 th takes GrizzlyThe Official Newsmagazine of SoCal mission 5 the California National Guard NovemberJuly Vol. 5 No. 112010 15 Publisher Multinational cooperation Brig. Gen. Mary Kight The Adjutant General New legislation Director of Communications Maj. Thomas W. Keegan benefits Editor Guard Brandon Honig Layout, Graphics, Photo Editing members Erin Wetzelberger Editorial Staff 2nd Lt. Jan Bender Sgt. Jonathan Guibord 16 Photographers Tech. Sgt. David Loeffler Table Of CONTeNTs Tech. Sgt. Joseph Prouse “Hot” rescue training Class action 4 The 129th Rescue Squadron trained on Fort Hunter Liggett, 15 CNG Soldiers led a multinational donation drive for a school in Calif., to recover downed pilots Lviv, Ukraine, during the annual Rapid Trident exercise Submissions 129th Airman earns Purple Heart Multinational war game Articles: Capt. Benjamin Copley was injured during a rescue mission in A 14-nation war-gaming exercise helped participants build 250-300 words for a half-page story; Afghanistan in February counter-insurgency strategies 600-800 words for a full-page article Include first and last names, and verify Guantanamo commendation Breaking barriers, building friendships The CNG’s 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment, earned a Soldiers learned interoperability, culture and tolerance through spelling Meritorious Unit Commendation Rapid Trident exercise in Ukraine Spell out acronyms, abbreviations and full unit designations on first reference 3-140th takes L.A. New laws protect your rights If there is a public affairs officer assigned 5 As the 40th CAB prepared for Iraq, 3rd Battalion, 140th 16 The State Legislature in 2010 passed several bills to help to your unit, ensure he or she reviews it Aviation Regiment, readied for its southern California mission service members Photographs: California’s best warriors CMD gets involved in government The CNG Best Warrior Competition showcased top Soldiers Learn about the California Military Department’s role in the Highest resolution possible 6 state legislative process No retouched photos 129th flies through Soaring Angel Caption (what is happening, who is 8 Training exercises prepared the 129th Rescue Wing for next Yellow Ribbon event informs Airmen pictured and the date of the photo) year’s Operational Readiness Inspection 17 The 146th Airlift Wing hosted 150 Airmen and their families for a post-deployment information session Credit (who took the photo) Strong forces The Army and Air National Guard met their nationwide end Managing your disability benefits E-mail submissions by the 15th strength goals for fiscal year 2010 Simple steps can ensure VA compensation changes are of the month to: processed without delay [email protected] Watching over land and sea 9 An inside look at Joint Task Force Sierra and how the CNG Taking the heat Feedback: supports U.S. Customs and Border Protection 18 The 40th Brigade Support Battalion whipped up hot meals in its [email protected] containerized kitchen during annual training in October Student outreach 12 A CNG Airman’s weekly lessons inspire students at Stanislaus Brothers in arms Cover Shot Military Academy Brothers work side-by-side as medics on COB Adder, Iraq Nuclear responsibility FEATURES 14 The Nike nuclear missile program and the California National Guard protected the West Coast from the Soviet threat 2 CNG Leadership 19 News & Benefits 10 At A Glance 19 Did You Know? The California National Guard as of October 2010 Afghanistan/Bahrain/Canada/ Curacao/Germany/Guam/ Asia U.S. Iraq/Kuwait/Kyrgyzstan/Qatar/ (327) United Arab Emirates/United Kingdom (50) Europe Afghanistan U.S. (290) Kosovo (277) Photo by Spc. Grant Larson (31) Iraq (704) Air North America Spc. Daniel Trujillo of Joint Force Headquarters competes Sept. 16 in the Confidence Obstacle Africa Kuwait Course event of the California National Guard (5) Army Best Warrior Competition on Camp San Luis Obispo, Calif. 3 Grizzly | 2010 | November Maj. Gen. Dennis G. Lucas, commander of the California Air National Guard, left, thanks Capt. Benjamin Copley of the 129th Rescue Squadron for his service after Copley was presented a Purple Heart on Aug. 8 at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., in recognition of wounds sustained during a rescue mission in Afghanistan. Airmen of the 129th Rescue Squadron test their skills on the Fort Hunter Liggett Multipurpose Range Complex on Aug. 12. 129th RSQ performs PHOTO BY MASTER SGT. DAN KACIR ‘hot’ rescue training th Story and photo by Staff Sgt. James Blaine 129 Airman earns Purple Heart Fort Hunter Liggett Public Affairs By Airman 1st Class Jessica Green 129th Rescue Wing When you think of helicopters in the military, do you think of the Army first? The 129th Rescue Squadron out of Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., Capt. Benjamin Copley of the 129th Rescue all I remember was — BAM!” flies helicopters, but they are part of the Air Force. Squadron received a Purple Heart in August in recognition of wounds sustained while rescu- A round went through the pilot’s windshield Airmen from the 129th traveled to the Multipurpose Range Complex ing an interpreter in Afghanistan. as the Pave Hawk was leaving the area, shatter- on Fort Hunter Liggett, Calif., in August for terminal aerial employment ing the night vision goggle mount on Copley’s training. In other words, if a pilot goes down behind enemy lines, it’s the An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter co-pilot, helmet. 129th’s job to go and get that pilot back. Copley was presented the award Aug. 8 at Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., by Col. Amos “I got shrapnel in my face and neck,” he said. “The training presents the crews with situations and forces them to make Bagdasarian, commander of the 129th Rescue “There was a lot of blood, so we flew directly to critical decisions,” said Maj. Mathew Wenthe, assistant director of opera- Wing. Copley had recently returned from his the Bastion hospital, and I instantly hopped in tions, weapons and tactics for the 129th. first deployment to Afghanistan, where he was an ambulance.” wounded by enemy forces Feb. 4. While inbound to a “hot” landing zone during the training, pilots and While being treated at the hospital, Copley was gunners came up with a game plan.
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