70th Regional Support Command

From Fort Lawton to war in Korea The commander's intent

The American Army is characterized by our ability to understanding of the sub­ conduct operations in a decentralized manner and still ject and a stronger feel­ have confidence in the outcome. A key component of this ing of pride for their ability is the concept of "the commander's intent." This Army. Each event was statement of intent is the commander's clear statement designated a sponsor, a of what specific, intermediate objectives must be achieved team of supporters was to meet the organization's mission, and a visualization of assembled, and the RSC the end state. With an understanding of these points, chief of staff coordinated subordinate leaders can plan the operation and individual the developments through a series of in-process reviews. soldiers can understand how their tasks fit in the whole The Spirit of the Northwest concluded on June 25 operation. In our Army's most complex operations, this with a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary statement of intent is found in paragraph 3a of the op­ of the outbreak of the Korean War. When asked for my erations order. input to the after action review, I remarked that our sol­ The 70th RSC completed a major operation at Fort diers, employees, families and friends had met or exceeded Lawton this June. Titled the "Spirit of the Northwest," it my intent in each event. Of course any AAR identifies featured a series of celebratory and commemorative aspects that should be sustained or improved. But what events with participation by our units, veterans, the com- · I had intended and what we achieved were right on the munity and the press. Separate activities were conducted mark. to celebrate the 225th birthday of the U.S. Army, com­ In future columns I will offer comments to assist you memorate the 57th anniversary of the activation of the in understanding and executing my intent. Each of you 70th Infantry Division, open the new $12.4 million Fort should be sure you understand your immediate Lawton Army Reserve Center, and honor over 100 veter­ commander's intent for the activities in which you are ans with medals for their Korean War service. When we engaged-whether it be training, maintaining, or caring began planning these multiple activities last January, I for soldiers. If you have any question, be sure to seek provided my intent for a series of events that would dem­ clarification. At the end of your task, you want to be sure onstrate the Army value of Honor. I was expecting all you have made your best contribution. participants at the envisioned end state to have a clear Trailblazers! -Maj. Gen.JamesM. CollinsJr. *** Command celebrates Army's 225th birthday

FORT LAWTON, Wash.- OnJune24 at Trailblazer Field, with troops in forma­ tion, the 70th RSC celebrated the U.S. Army's 225th birthday. The event included a wreath-laying ceremony in the nearby Fort Lawton Cemetery, honoring fallen comrades here and throughout the world. The Sno-King Chapter 423 Honor Guard ofthe Vietnam Veterans ofAmerica fired a rifle salute over the graves as two buglers, Greg Olson, Army, and Steve Brown, Navy, one at Trailblazer Field, played echoing "Taps." The members shown here, left to right, are: Robert Weslander, Marine Corps; Jon Naff, Ma­ rine Corps; Dan Daniels, Navy; Greg De Los Santos, Navy; and Rob Hitchings, Army. Afterward in Leisy Center, Maj. Gen. James Collins Jr., commanding general of the 70th RSC, cut the Army's birthday cake with a saber. (Photo by Ed Quimby) *** 2 June/July 2000, Three Star Final WHAT'S INSIDE ••• Fort Lawton during the Korean War... 4

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New Reserve center open...... lO Wineland wins leadership award...... 12 F om the editor News in brief...... 13 The Three Star Final is looking for contributions from writers, photographers and illustrators. Would you like Van Eaton gets posthumous medal. ... 14 to see your work published? Submit it to us and get your name into print. You'll also be providing valuable public affairs support to your unit and community. Asian Americans recognized...... IS In addition to using command contacts as needed and sometimes receiving unsolicited information from various sources, we rely on unit members and others in On the cover: Mter processing through Fort the citizen-soldier community to be our journalistic eyes Lawton, soldiers board troop ships at Pier 91 and ears. We cover as much as we can but can't be every­ in Seattle. Members of all services headed for where. We rely on you to help us bridge that gap. the Korean War Anyone inspired to serve the cause can submit ma­ shipped from sev­ terial to this magazine. Potential subject areas include eral West Coast unit training, community activities, any news of inter­ ports. Pier 91 was a est to Reservists, retirees, families and friends, sports major embarka­ and recreation, arts and entertainment, education and tion point. (Photo careers, and much more. courtesy of the If contributing a story or photo doesn't suit you, pro­ Kiehl Collection) vide us the skeleton of an event and a point of contact so See story, page 4. we can flesh out the scene. Just remember the "five Ws" of journalism: • Who (full name, rank, unit, characterizing details) • What (name, details and description of event) • Where (name of location, city, state, country) June/July 2000 • When (date, time if relevant) • Why (explanation of situation or person's action) Volume 33/3 • and sometimes How.

The Three Star Final is an unofficial publication under the provisions afAR 360-81, But if you only have a short announcement, a story idea . published monthly by the Public Affairs Office, 70th U.S. Army Regional Support Com­ or a heads-up about an event, we'll take that too. mand. The telephone numbers are (800) 347-2735, extension 3026, and (206) 281-3026. Views and opinions expressed in the Three Star Final are not necessarily those of the Call, write, e-mail or stop by the office. Ask for a copy Department of the Army. The Three Star Final is produced using offset lithography with a circulation of 4,000. We welcome letters to the editor and encourage submission of articles of the submissions guidelines for the Three Star Final. and photos. The editor retains editorial discretion. Address submissions to: It offers valuable tips on writing and photography. Con­ HQ, 70th RSC, ATTN: AFRC-CWA-PA tact information is in the masthead at left. (Three Star Final) A fringe benefit of submitting to us is that we mar­ 4575 36th Ave. W. ket pieces to national magazines. Sgt. 1st Class Rich Fort Lawton, WA 98199-5000 E-mail: [email protected] Bartell's article and photo from these pages on the Re­ serve military police patrols at Fort Lewis appeared in Commanding Generai...... •...... Maj. Gen. James M. Collins Jr. the Spring issue of Army Reserve. Our article and photo Public Affairs Officer...... Capt. Tonja Williams Deputy Public Affairs Officer...... Pam Briola on Company A, 5/159th Aviation Regiment's search and Editor, Three Star Finai...... Ed Quimby rescue missions on Mount Rainier were in the June is­ Office Staff ...... Scott Handley, Master Sgt. Nestor Tamayao sue of Soldiers. -Ed Quimby *** J June/July 2000, Three Star Final 3 How the Korean War came to Fort Lawton By Ed Quimby pivotal role. 70th RSC Public Affairs Office But processing troops overseas was hardly a new role for this U.S. FORT LAWTON, Wash.- On Army fort. Born on about 700 acres June 25, 1950, with the consent of more than 100 years ago to protect Soviet premier Joseph Stalin and Puget Sound, Fort Lawton had gone China's Mao Tse-tung, North Ko­ through several incamations during rean premier Kim II Sung ordered its life on Magnolia Bluff. Yet the troops across the 38th Parallel into shifting priorities over the years of­ South Korea, launching the Korean ten involved training and mobiliza­ War. tion. On the same day this year, the In the early years the fort had 70th RSC commemorated the 50th served as a replacement depot for anniversary of that invasion. Re­ deployments to Alaska, Hawaii and lated commemorations were also the Philippines. During World War held at Seoul, South Korea's capi­ I the fort had provided training for tal, the Korean War Veterans Me­ infantrymen. As early as 1916 the Above, the South Gate, a familiar morial in Washington, D.C., Fort companies at Fort Lawton were re­ landmark for soldiers coming to Lewis, Wash., and numerous other ceiving some Reservists into their and going from Fort Lawton during lt>cations. ranks. the Korean War era, no longer ex­ Three days after the war began, With the onset of World War II, ists. This view is from a postcard North Korea had captured Seoul Fort Lawton became much more ac­ once sold at the post exchange. Be­ and continued to advance south­ tive. It trained small support units low, soldiers bound for Korea board ward. The United Nations Security and prepared soldiers for shipment a Greyhound with their duffel bags. Council authorized the formation of overseas. To accommodate these The bus carried them from Fort a U.N. force, commanded by Gen. troops, scores of new buildings were Lawton to what is known as Pier 91, Douglas MacArthur, to maintain hurriedly constructed-barracks, located on Elliot Bay, where they South Korea's independence. Even­ mess halls, warehouses, new hospi­ boarded troop ships. Other piers in tually, troops from 22 nations com­ tal bays, recreational facilities and Seattle were sometimes used as prised the U.N. force. more. As a point of embarkation, the well, but the majority of soldiers, For the mobilization of Ameri­ post ranked fourth in the United sailors and Marines processing can forces to Korea, Fort Lawton States for volume of troops. In 1944 through the fort went to Pier 91. and Seattle, a major port of embar­ up to 20,000 soldiers were here in (Photos courtesy of Keith Penman) kation on the West Coast, served a barracks and tents. For troops on their way home af­ ter the war, it be­ came a return pro­ cessing center. Troops also contin­ ued to be processed out for overseas oc­ cupation, including to stations around the Pacific and in Alaska. So when North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950, it was not a stretch for Fort Lawton to become a major port of em­ barkation for the

4 ..J June/July 2000, Thr ee St a r Fin al Above, soldiers pass in review on the former Fort Lawton parade ground, now part of Discovery Park. (Photo courtesy of Keith Penman) Below, soldiers just back from the Far East wait in long lines outside the post's mess hall, now long gone, for a fried chicken dinner. (Photo courtesy of the Kiehl Collection)

Korean War, as it had been in World 1951, a particularly busy month, the Center at Fort Lawton was relocated War II. post sent the equivalent of three di­ to Fort Lewis, Wash. In the mid-1950s War-bound soldiers typically ar­ visions to Korea. It also processed the post quieted down. The Returnee rived by train and stayed at the fort returning soldiers. Reassignment Station of the center over several days while staffers pro­ When the Korean War cease-fire remained at Fort Lawton until1959, • cessed them and their paperwork. occurred-with the armistice on July processing all troops returning to Se­ They stayed in the barracks, used the 27, 1953-an estimated 95,000 attle from various points overseas. mess halls, recreational and medical United Nations Command soldiers But many of the World War II struc­ facilities. Then they boarded buses or had died, including 36,940 Ameri­ tures were demolished and many of trucks down to the troop ships that cans. Another 103,284 Americans had Fort Lawton's functions were trans­ were tied up to what is now known been wounded. There were 8,17-6 ferred to Fort Lewis. as Pier 91 on Elliot Bay and began Americans missing in action and Then in 1975 the active Army the two-week ocean voyage to Korea. 7,000 taken prisoner of war, of which withdrew its men from the post. Hun­ Fort Lawton processed complete an estimated 51 percent died. Be­ dreds of acres were declared surplus units through to Korea, and after cause a peace treaty was never and transferred to the Seattle Parks staggering losses early in the war, signed, technically the Korean War Department. Fort Lawton became the resupplied units already in country has not ended. Army Reserve installation that re­ with more men and material. In July In 1953 the Personnel Processing mains to this day. *** ~ June/July 2000, Three Star Final 5 70th RSC remembers 'forgotten war'

the war broke out, One day when an American convoy passed by, he said, one of the soldiers put a hand out and brought the boy into the truck-a simple gesture that forever changed Shin's life. The soldier later adopted the boy and brought him to America, where Shin, with no schooling and the help of a loving father, pursued his dream of education through a GED diploma to a doctoral degree. Shin spoke of his days as a houseboy for several American officers in Korea after he was pulled off the street. His voice quavered at times when he recalled the terrible price he had seen soldiers pay. "I saw those men in uniform going into battle in the morning. Toward the evening, some come back without an arm, some come back without a leg, some come back bruised and some don't come back. I wondered why they came to sacrifice their precious blood, but today I know why you came." To remember these sacrifices, he said, he sponsored Senate and House Joint Resolution 8026, a proclamation that honors those "who dared to die that freedom might live and grow." He read the bill to the assembled veter­ ans and their families. He concluded his heartfelt words to the medal recipi­ With the 104th Division Band behind, Sen. Paull ents with a remembrance of returning prisoners of war. Shin addresses the Korean War service medal re­ "Some came back with less than 70 pounds of their weight. cipients. (Photo by Cpl. Andy Vanderhoff, 304th I watched them come back. Let me tell you, that cannot Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) be forgotten. And your service and contribution shall not be forgotten. Thank you very much indeed." By Ed Quimby, 70th RSC Public Affairs Office

FORT LAWTON, Wash.-On June 25, the very day that North Korean troops invaded South Korea 50 years ago, the 70th RSC commemorated the anniversary ofthe Korean War. The ceremony on Trailblazer Field featured the presentation of official medals to over 100 Korean War veterans. The 104th Division Band, providing music, and 70th soldiers stood in formation on the hot Sunday afternoon. The medal recipients, some in wheelchairs, and officials and guests sat under canopies. The Association of the U.S. Army, a nonprofit organization, had donated the Repub­ lic of Korea War Service Medals for the occasion. Maj. Gen. James Collins Jr., commanding general of the 70th RSC, welcomed the gathering of public officials, members of the local community, veterans, families and friends. "Today," he said, "is a special opportunity for sol­ diers and citizens to pay tribute to members of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps who served in Korea during what has been called 'The Forgotten War,' and to­ day, 'The Remembered War."' Guest speaker Paull Shin, a Washington State sena­ tor who was born in Korea, told the veterans and their families, "I stand before you in humility and pride to of­ fer my thanksgiving to you." Maj. Gen. (ret.) David de laVergne presents a medal Abandoned at age four by his father after his mother to one recipient while another with medal in hand died, Shin was a 15-year-old street urchin in Korea when looks on. (Photo by Ed Quimby)

6 J June/July 2000, Three Star Final Then Collins, Maj. Gen. David de laVergne and Maj. Gen. Clyde Cherberg, the latter two both retired com­ manding generals of the 124th Army Reserve Command before it became the 70th RSC, walked down the five rows of more than 100 recipients under the canopy and awarded each one a Republic of Korea War Service Medal.

"We had our backs to the sea when the order came down from General MacArthur himself: 'Hold this ground at all costs or swim."' - Don Carter

After the commemoration, several veterans walked among the photographic replicas of the Korean War Vet­ erans Memorial statues in Washington D.C.-a patrol walking through a field. The figures stood on the edge of Trailblazer Field. One veteran, Don Carter, a member of the all-black 24th Regiment, recalled when his unit ad­ Andy McMahon, president of the 70th ID Associa­ vanced on the seaport of Pusan, which was held by North tion, congratulates Staff Sgt. Jimmy Rice Jr., 1395th Koreans. ''We had our backs to the sea when the order Transportation Terminal Brigade. Rice holds the came down from General MacArthur himself: 'Hold this medal in hand for his father, who died fighting in ground at all costs or swim,'" Carter said. "We claimed a North Korea. (Photo by Cpl. Andy Vanderhoff) victory at Pusan." While Carter and many others lived to tell their tales, and wrote back. Before long, the Army notified her that quite a few weren't so lucky. That's why Staff Sgt. Jimmy he was missing in action and presumed dead on a road in Rice Jr., a member of the 70th RSC's 1395th Transporta­ North Korea. Four months later, Jimmy Rice Jr. was born. tion Terminal Brigade, was here. Now at the ceremony he rose to accept the medal in He was conceived just before his father shipped off to his father's name, feeling his bond from birth to one of Korea. Jimmy Rice Sr. was probably in a foxhole when the 36,940 Americans killed in the Korean War, gone but he got word from his wife that he was going to be a father not forgotten. ***

'New' Korean War service medal? The Republic of Korea War Service Medal was origi­ known, the medal was never officially accepted or ret­ nally offered in 1951 to the United Nations Command roactively authorized for veterans of the conflict. for U.S. and other armed forces members who served This oversight went unnoticed until the dedication in Korea and adjacent waters. Korean Minister of De­ of the Korean War Memorial in Washington D.C. on fense Ki-Poong Lee said it was an expression of"heart­ July 27, 1995, when U.S. veterans noticed that their felt appreciation of the Korean people to the brave and counterparts from other nations were wearing the valiant members of the United Nations Command who medal. Although other nations had approved the medal, have been and are now combating the communist ag­ most U.S. veterans didn't know it existed. gressor in Korea." For several years after the memorial dedication, Award criteria were established later, with dates veterans groups conducted campaigns by letter and of eligibility from June 25, 1950, the outbreak of hos­ phone, urging the Secretary of Defense to resolve this tilities, to July 27, 1953, the day the armistice was discrepancy. In 1998 the Republic of Korea reaffirmed signed. But the U.S. Constitution-specifically, article that its original offer of the medal was still valid. On 1, section 9, clause 8-prohibited U.S. military accep­ Aug. 20, 1999, the Department of Defense approved the tance of this medal from a foreign government without acceptance and wearing of the medal. consent of Congress. Mter that, the DoD coordinated with the Korean In 1954 Congress enacted Public Law 83-354, which government, various veterans organizations and other authorized the service branches to prescribe regulations agencies on guidelines for eligibility and purchase from governing acceptance of decorations and awards from approved manufacturers so U.S. veterans had the op­ foreign governments to members of the armed forces portunity to wear the medal June 25, 2000, the 50th who served in the Korean War. Then for reasons un- anniversary of the onset of the Korean War. ***

..J June/July 2000, Three Star Final 7 70th RSC celebrates 70th Division's 57th

blazer monuments that will forever stand at Spicheren Heights in France, Sacrifice Field at Fort Benning, Georgia, and now, Trailblazer Field here at Fort Lawton. The veterans of the 70th Infantry Division are comfortable in the knowledge that our heritage remains in good hands with the 70th Re­ gional Support Command." Then he, Maj. Gen. James Collins Jr., 70th RSC commanding general, and Pvt. Chhoeur Roeuy, Head­ quarters Company, the command's youngest soldier, pulled the white veil off the monument to the ap­ plause of the gathering. The inscription below the ax-blade-shaped stone reads in part: "Baptized in fire, always self-reliant, brotherhood into the future." The 57th anniversary celebration and monument unveiling not only brought together the generations of the 70th Infantry Division and the 70th RSC, but also produced several father-son pairs of Trailblaz­ ers. Edward Ademek, an original Trailblazer, was with his son, Scott, a former member of the 124th Engineer Battalion at Fort Lawton. And Earl Granger, retired 70th Infantry Division soldier who fought at Guadalcanal in the South Pacific and the Battle of the Bulge in Europe, was with his son John, The new 70th Infantry Division monument. (Photo by Cpl. a major in the 6250th U.S. Army Hospital, 70th RSC. Andy Vanderhoff, 304th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) After taking advantage of the numerous photo

By Ed Quimby, 70th RSC Public Affairs Office

FORT LAWTON, Wash.-On Saturday, June 24, with units in formation, colors posted and the 104th Division Band playing on Trailblazer Field, the 70th RSC celebrated the 57th anniversary of the activation of the 70th Infantry Division. A highlight of the event was the unveiling of a monument to the 70th Division, carved from Georgia gran­ ite and standing 5 feet tall on a 3-foot pedestal. The 70th RSC inherited the name and colors of this proud World War II fighting division. The occasion attracted several score of "original Trail­ blazers" and family members to Fort Lawton from the North­ west states, as well as from Arizona, California, North and South Carolina and Texas. Brig. Gen. (ret.) Theodore C. Mataxis, one of the fea­ tured speakers, was a member of the 70th Infantry Divi­ sion during World War II. He also went on to serve during the Korean War and in Vietnam, placing himself among a select group of soldiers who have earned the right to wear a Combat Infantryman's Badge with two stars. Mataxis said he was deeply pleased to see the command unveiling this monument to the 70th Infantry. He delivered a stirring speech-much of it by a combination of memory and impro­ visation after a gust of wind carried off his notes. Andy McMahon, president of the 70th Infantry Divi­ Richard Beyer (left), from Washington, and Frank sion Association, speaking just before the unveiling, said, Ellis, up from Arizona, two members of the 274th Regi­ "We of the Army's 70th organizations are united in the fra­ ment, 70th Infantry Division, meet up near the monu­ ternity of arms. Part of our common heritage is in the Trail- ment. (Photo by Cpl. Andy Vanderhoff)

8 .J June/July 2000, Three Star Final ann 1versary• "We of the Army's 70th organizations are united in the fraternity of arms." -Andy McMahon opportunities that the new monument posed, the gathering moved to a reception in Leisy Reserve Center. A "USO Canteen" event that evening at Harvey Hall featured live music by the 104th Division Band. During the day of recognition and celebra­ tion, 70th Infantry Division members had a chance to reminisce and update one-another, and 70th RSC soldiers had an opportunity to meet and talk with the brethren of their heritage. Countless stories were retold, like this one from Bill Bergren's wartime adventures. He was in B Company, a rifle platoon of the Above, left to right, John Chavez, L Co., and Gene Burtner, L 276th Regiment of the 70th, just behind C Com­ Co., look on as Bill Bergren, B Co., all three retired members of pany, crossing from the French to the German the 276th Regiment, 70th Infantry Division, shows a World War side of the Saar River to secure the town of II photo to Staff Sgt. Francis Castro, 671st Engineer Co., 70th Volkingen. The Germans were firing from pill­ RSC. In the photo Bergren is fast asleep on a street in Volkingen, boxes across the river. Bergren saw comrades fall Germany, after staying up 48 hours straight in a mission to se· as he advanced. The shores were mined. This cure the town. Below, Maj. John Granger (with sunglasses), area was part of the Seigfried Line. He and the 6250th U.S. Army Hospital, 70th RSC, introduces his father Earl others followed a narrow path that had been Granger (wearing medals), retired 70th Infantry Division sol­ cleared through the minefields. Soon trucks were dier, to fellow members of the 6250th who were manning the rolling across a Bailey bridge. first aid station. (Photos by Ed Quimby) When Volkingen was secured, Bergren said, "I hadn't slept in 48 hours. Somebody dropped a pile of bedrolls on the street from a truck and I just crashed on them. Someone took this picture and surprised me with it later." He pointed to a photo he had brought. There he was-plopped down on his back, out cold on the pile, a cap­ tured Luger sticking out of his shirt left pocket. He also recalled a mission when he survived a German attack and found his way back to dis­ cover that he'd been reported dead. The 70th Infantry Division was activated June 15, 1943, at Camp Adair, Ore., one of many posts constructed around the country in support of World War II. Members of the division were known as Trailblazers because June 1943 marked the 100th anniversary of the Oregon Trail, and Camp Adair was located within its western terminus. The 70th earned three battle streamers for combat service in the European Theater of Regional Support Command at Fort Lawton, reflagged as Operations. Its battles included Operation Northwind in the the 70th RSC, has carried the colors of the 70th Infantry Vosges Mountains of Eastern France, the German Army's Division since 1996. last great offensive of the war. The first monument to the soldiers of the 70th Infantry The 70th Infantry Division was inactivated at Camp Division, erected at Spicheren Heights by French villagers Kilmer, N.J., in October 1945. The division was later allot­ in gratitude for liberation from Nazi occupation, was dedi­ ted to the Army Reserve, and the unit's colors spent more cated on May 8, 1995, the 50th anniversary of the end of than 40 years headquartered in Michigan. The former 124th World War II. *** J June/July 2000, Three Star Final 9 The double stairway from the parking lot leads to the main entrance. The view from inside overlooks Puget Sound. In the trees behind the building is the boundary of Discovery Park. New Reserve center open

Story and photos by Ed Quimby and 850 windows. The glass runs constructed over the past decade. 70th RSC Public Affairs Office down close to the floors, creating 600 "The engineer office and I have been linear feet of 8-foot-high "glass cur­ given a lot of credit for what you see FORT LAWTON, Wash.-The tain" walls. The roof covers about 1 here today, and we really appreciate ribbon cutting ceremony on June 25 acre. the kind words," he said. "However, for the Fort Lawton Army Reserve The building stands on a subter­ this was a team effort." Center, a spanking new building cov­ ranean footprint. After ground break­ "Folks who in my opinion really ering 73,355 gross square feet, ing on May 2, 1999, bulldozers and made this happen," he said, were "Lt. marked the realization of a plan that dump trucks removed more than Col. Rick Cole, Office of the Chief, began over a decade ago. 10,000 cubic yards of earth from the Army Reserve, project manager and When Mark Starr, supervisory site so that the building could be built controller of funds, who said yes to facilities management officer in the with one story lowered into the hill­ over a thousand requests for changes 70th RSC Deputy Chief of Staff En­ side, leaving the first floor like a day­ and improvements, Mr. Bob Monson, gineer office, came on board in 1990, light basement on one side. The de­ Seattle District, Army Corps ofEngi­ he and others determined that a sign made the building less than 30 neers, project inspector, who really project was needed to replace the 500 percent visible from the Loop Trail in cared about all of the little details, Mr. area's World-War-11-vintage wood­ nearby Discovery Park, honoring a Rocky Gerber, Wick Constructors frame buildings atop the hill in Dis­ commitment to the neighborhood and Inc., project manager and builder of covery Park. the park to minimize the visual im­ this fine facility, who completed it six Maj. Gen. James Collins Jr., com­ pact of the new facility. months ahead of schedule, and Mr. manding general of the 70th RSC and Inside the building are 75 offices, Roy Brown, Wick Constructors Inc., one of four speakers at the ceremony, 125 modular workstations, four class­ site superintendent, who built in the said, "The ribbon cutting symbolizes rooms, three of them dividable, a quality you see." the opportunity for these great sol­ 1,600-square-foot physical fitness Guest speaker Sam Jones-are­ diers who have lived in 10 acres of room and lots of storage space. All tired colonel whose active Army, Army World-War-II wood to come in and see workstations are equipped with cat­ Reserve and civil service career spans their new quarters." Now 15 of the egory 5 copper wiring for phone and seven decades, and who recently re­ 70th RSC's units-including the data, as well as fiber optic cabling, tired as 70th RSC military personnel 1395th Transportation Terminal Bri­ which transmits information using officer-spoke about the roles Fort gade, the 315th Military Police De­ light passed through a glass core Lawton has played over the past 100 tachment and the 4 76th Chemical rather than electricity passed years in the active Army and Army Battalion-are moving in. through copper. Reserve. As a member of X Corps at Erected at a cost of$12.4 million, Starr in his remarks at the cer­ Fort Lawton and a "founding father" the two-story building is of steel­ emony told the story of how the facil­ ofthe 124th U.S. Army Reserve Com­ frame construction with brick veneer ity came to be funded, designed and mand, which was reflagged as the

10 !j June/July 2000, Three Star Final 70th RSC in 1996, Jones has experi­ have that event at some point in the pletely vacated, it will be reported up enced more of that history than most. future." the chain of command as excess to the "Today," he said, " we celebrate the Then Collins, Starr, Jones, Col. needs of the Army Reserve," accord­ opening of this very different and Mike Rigsby. commander of the Se­ ing to Starr. The surplusing process modern facility, one that will enable attle District, Army Corps of Engi­ will take three or four years, he esti­ efficient administration, training and neers, Robert Monson, project man­ mated. A bill to effect the transfer of state-of-the-art communications." ager from the Corps, and Col. Rose the property to the City of Seattle, Not far from the speaker's po­ Loper, commander of the 1395th sponsored by Washington Sen. Patty dium, the red, white and blue ribbon Transportation Terminal Brigade and Murray and supported by Washing­ stretched across the front entrance. senior commander of the new facil­ ton Sen. Slade Gorton, was recently Collins explained that "Today we're ity, each holding a pair of scissors, si­ placed before the Senate Armed Ser­ conducting a ribbon cutting, not a multaneously cut the ribbon, inaugu­ vices Committee. dedication. This new Fort Lawton rating a new era at Fort Lawton. Completion ofthe surplusing pro­ Army Reserve Center will be dedi­ "Mter the units have finished cess will be the final step in this cated to a great American, and we'll moving in and the 500 area is com- project that began over a decade ago. ... Around 1994, about four years after the project first appeared on the con­ struction program, Gorton provided congressional funding for the design phase of the project. This phase was conducted from 1994 through 1998 by JMGR Inc., Memphis, Tenn., and the Louisville, Ky., office ofthe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with support from the Seattle district office. Monson worked closely with Starr on numer­ ous aspects, such as the site plan, floor plan and design reviews. After Gorton had provided design dollars, Murray provided about $5 million in the congressional budget for Phase I construction. This con­ sisted mainly of road and site devel­ opment, as well as constructing a nearby wheeled vehicle maintenance Above, left to right, cutting the ribbon to the new center are: Maj. building with six bays, all performed Gen. James Collins Jr., 70th RSC commanding general, Col. (ret.) by M.J. Shockley Construction, Sam Jones, Col. Rose Loper, commander, 1395th Transportation Ter­ Kirkland, Wash. Then in 1998 minal Brigade, Col. Michael Rigsby, commander, Seattle District, Murray provided congressional fund­ Army Corps of Engineers, Mark Starr, 70th RSC Deputy Chief of Staff ing of about $12 million for the Phase Engineer office, and at right of doorjamb, Bob Monson, project man­ II building construction that was per­ ager from the Corps. Below, this old wood-frame building in the 500 formed by Wick Constructors Inc. area is the previous headquarters of the 174th Corps Support Group. Now comes Phase III-70th sol­ Now the unit is moving into the new Reserve center. diers enjoying "new digs." ***

.J June/July 2000, Three Star Final 11 Wineland wins leadership award

By Ed Quimby extremely dedicated soldiers. With In his nominating letter, he said her 70th RSC Public Affairs Office these examples of our junior leader­ record of uncompromising leadership ship, I feel very comfortable about the in "taking care of soldiers and getting WASHINGTON-When 24 U.S. future of our organization." the mission accomplished is the pri­ Anny captains were honored with the Also on hand for the ceremony mary reason for her selection to rep­ Gen. Douglas MacArthur Leadership were Wineland's husband Calvin, a resent the command for this presti­ Award at the 13th annual ceremony captain assigned to the 5/159thAvia­ gious award." in the Pentagon on May 19, Capt. tion Regiment, Fort Lewis, Wash., Wineland said, "The award is a Desiree C. Wineland, secretary of the and Wineland's parents, Jean and one year snapshot that takes a life­ general staff, 70th RSC, Fort Lawton, Beata Losier. Wineland's father time of preparation, and I didn't do it Wash., stood tall among them. served in World War II under alone." She thanked her parents, She was one of six U.S. Army Re­ MacArthur's command in the Philip­ schools and ROTC, noncommissioned serve officers selected for the Army­ pines and in Korea. He remembers officers and senior leaders over the wide MacArthur Leader­ years, her husband, the ship Awards. Twelve active command and Collins for Army officers and six Army guidance. National Guard officers Wineland has 12 years were also selected. of commissioned service. The annual award is After ROTC she went to the given to company-grade of­ aviation school at Fort ficers who exhibit extraor­ Rucker, Ala., learned to fly dinary leadership capabili­ Blackhawk helicopters, ties and exemplify the ide­ then served in several avia­ als cited and personified by tion units. She was selected MacArthur: "Duty, Honor, to be theAnny's first female Country." Selection criteria company commander in an include the demonstration AH-64 attack helicopter of technical and tactical battalion, D Company, 4- competence, the ability to 501st Attack Battalion, understand and motivate In MacArthur Hall of the Pentagon, Capt. Desiree Combat Aviation Training fellow soldiers, and a talent Wineland stands next to the wall of plaques listing Brigade, and deployed in for inspiring esprit de corps MacArthur award winners over the years, where South Korea, serving in her and commitment to Army her engraved name was added. (Courtesy photo) father's footsteps. core values. Previous to her assign­ At the ceremony, Wineland and processing through Fort Lawton. ment at the 70th RSC, she was the the other awardees received an en­ Wineland was born in Sweden, government flight representative, graved 23-pound bronze bust of her mother a Swedish citizen. She Aircraft Program Management Of­ MacArthur. It was presented by Gen. held dual citizenship until age 18, fice, Defense Logistic Agency, Ozark, Eric Shinseki, the chief of staff of the then chose to be an American and Ala. She was responsible for ensur­ Army, and retired Navy Rear Adm. signed up for ROTC at Syracuse Uni­ ing contract compliance and monitor­ Benjamin Hacker, a representative of versity in New York. She graduated ing ground and flight risk at three the Gen. Douglas MacArthur Foun­ in 1987 and was commissioned as a contractor facilities for six aviation dation, which cosponsors the award. second lieutenant in the Anny. weapon systems contracts for U.S. ''You are the commanders who are She and the other MacArthur and foreign military sales. She also closest to our soldiers, where the most award winners had a packed sched­ was a helicopter test pilot. important work of the Army takes ule during their days in the Capitol. In her current position, 70th RSC place," Shinseki said to the awardees. Activities included a wreath laying secretary ofthe general staff, she pro­ "So please understand that we en­ ceremony at Arlington National Cem­ vides administrative control of the trust to you a significant part of what etery, tours ofthe White House, Capi­ command group's correspondence, ac­ I say the Army does everyday; we tol Hill and the Pentagon, and meet­ tions, taskings, budgetary and facil­ train soldiers and we grow leaders ings with Maj. Gen. Thomas Plewes, ity management functions, and pro­ and we place that responsibility in chief of the Army Reserve, and with tocol. "The Army had plenty of flying your hands." the Army four star generals. slots," said Wineland, ''but when I met Col. Steven Miller, 70th RSC chief Maj. Gen. James M. Collins, Jr., Gen. Collins and saw his leadership of staff, who attended the ceremony, commanding general of the 70th RSC, style, that convinced me to take this said, "I found all the awardees to be nominated Wineland for the award. slot."*** 12 J June/July 2000, Three Star Final

L News briefs

70th units get maintenance focused on the key areas of readiness, New sergeant major of Army excellence awards maintenance training, maintenance management and innovative execu­ Command Sgt. Maj. Jack L. In the 18th Annual Army Awards tion of programs. Tilley, U.S. Central Command, for Maintenance Excellence, the U.S. MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., was se­ Army Ordnance Center and School, Korean War service medal lected to be the 12th sergeant major Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., re­ still available of the Army and sworn in June 23 at cently named two 70th RSC units, the Washington, D.C. after Sgt. Maj. of 737th Transportation Company, In a recent letter to Defense Sec­ the Army Robert E. Hall retired. Yakima, Wash., and A Company, retary William S. Cohen, Korean De­ As sergeant major of the Army, 321st Engineer Battalion, Boise, fense Minister Seong Tae Cho an­ Tilley is personal advisor to the Army Idaho, among the top maintainers for nounced that his government would chief of staff on all enlisted-related fiscal year 1999. provide the Republic of Korea War matters, particularly those affecting Several members of both units Service Medal to eligible U.S. veter­ soldier training, noncommissioned traveled to Washington, D.C., to ac­ ans of that conflict, or to their sur­ officer leadership development and cept the awards in the Army-wide viving next of kin, at no cost to the soldier and family well-being. competition at a ceremony on July 12. recipient. Under this arrangement, The sergeant major of the Army "I don't think I'd be here without the U.S. Air Force has been desig­ devotes the majority of his time to a decent set of maintainers." That's nated the lead agency to receive and traveling throughout the Army, ob­ how Gen. Eric K. Shinseki, Army distribute the medals. serving training and talking to sol­ chief of staff, acknowledged the debt "On the occasion of the 50th An­ diers and their families. He listens to he owed throughout his career to the niversary of the Korean War," Cho their concerns and provides feedback key role maintenance plays in force wrote, "the ROKgovernment decided and recommendations to the chief of readiness. to issue the medal to pay tribute to staff. He also sits on a wide variety of All modification table of organi­ the Korean War veterans for their councils and boards that make deci­ zation and equipment (MTOE) and historic endeavors to preserve free­ sions affecting enlisted soldiers and table of distribution and allowance dom of the ROK and the free world." their families, and is routinely invited (TDA) units within the Army are eli­ The two governments will conduct to testify before Congress. gible to compete in maintenance ex­ 50th anniversary ceremonies from Tilley entered the Army at Fort cellence awards. There are 12 catego­ 2000 through 2003 and medals can Lewis, Wash., in 1966 and served a ries in the competition: six for active be applied for at any time during this combat tour in Vietnam as an ar­ Army and three each for Army Re­ period. mored cavalryman in 1971. He spent serve and National Guard. The Korean government specified much of his career in Germany and The Army Reserve categories are the eligibility period and criteria. Fort Knox, Ky. He has 32 years of for light, intermediate and heavy Only the Korea-provided medal is ap­ Army experience in numerous posi­ MTOE units. The 737th and the AI proved for wear on the U.S. military tions. 321st were winner and runner-up, re­ uniform. To apply, veterans must pro­ New golf policy at Fort Lewis spectively, in the intermediate cat­ vide a copy of their DD-214 discharge egory. The 737th is a medium truck paper or other documentation. The general public is now wel­ unit hauling aviation fuel. The AI Additional information on how to come to play at the Fort Lewis Golf 321st uses bulldozers and other track apply for the medal is available by Course. Active-duty soldiers and Re- ' vehicles to dig vehicle protective and phoning the Air Force Personnel Cen­ servists have first priority for tee-time fighting positions and emplace and ter at (800) 558-1404 or by writing to reservations and retirees and DoD ci­ breach minefields. HQ AFPC/DPPPRA, 550 C St. West, vilian employees have second prior­ The maintenance excellence pro­ Suite 12, Randolph Air Force Base, ity at the military golf course, as be­ gram features a two-phase evaluation Texas, 78150-4714. fore. But unaffiliated civilian golfers process. During Phase I, a board General information on Korean can make reservations for any re­ evaluated unit maintenance profiles. War commemorations is available by maining times after the reservation During Phase II, evaluation teams phoning the DoD 50th Anniversary of period allowed for military golfers. conducted on-site visits-March 4 at the Korean War Commemoration For additional tee-time policy in­ the Al321st and March 28 at the Committee at (703) 604-0831 or by formation, call the Fort Lewis Golf 737th-to comb through unit main­ visiting its web site: http:// Course at (253) 967-6522. The course tenance records and inspect a per­ korea50.army.mil. (See related stories is located off Interstate-5, Exit 116, centage of the unit's equipment. They on pages 6 and 7) Building 1529. *** J June/July 2000, Three Star Final 13 Van Eaton gets posthumous Distinguished Service Medal FORT LAWTON, Wash.-Brig. a great citizen and soldier. Gen. Errol Van Eaton, Army Reserv­ Van Eaton's brothers ist and long-time member of the Pa­ Arthur and Daniel and sis­ cific Northwest's aviation community, ter Thalia Hull were among was posthumously awarded the Dis­ other family members tinguished Service Medal for "excep­ present. The gathering of tionally meritorious service to the family, friends, military col­ government" in the active Army, Na­ leagues and 70th RSC sol­ tional Guard and Army Reserve. diers in formation num­ In a ceremony here May 7 in the bered approximately 200 Leisy Center courtyard, Maj. Gen. people. A reception followed James Collins Jr., commanding gen­ the ceremony. Suzan Van Eaton accepts the shadow box eral of the 70th RSC, presented the The aviator died March with Distinguished Service Medal for her medal in a shadow box to Van Eaton's 1999 in Haiti. He was a late husband from Maj. Gen. James Collins family-wife Suzan and sons Joshua safety inspector at the Fed­ Jr. (Photo by Master Sgt. Nestor Tamayao) and Jason. The box also contained eral Aviation Administra­ Van Eaton's ribbons and other tion until 1994. At the time of his crashed, killing all onboard. awards, general officer stars, branch death he was chief pilot and director Prior to his service in the Wash­ insignia and aviator wings. of maintenance for International ington National Guard and the Army Van Eaton's wife spoke ofher late Charter Inc. of Salem, Ore. The U.N. Reserve, Van Eaton flew Army CH- husband's love of flying, which dated had contracted with the company for 4 7 helicopters in Vietnam, earning back to the teenager getting a private two helicopters for its mission in the Distinguished Flying Cross with pilot's license, and his role in the com­ Haiti. He was flying from Port-au­ Oak-Leaf Cluster and the Bronze munity as a son, husband and father. Prince with six Russians and six Ar­ Star, among other medals. He was a His son Joshua spoke of a father he gentinians on a humanitarian rescue member of the Individual Ready Re­ respected and admired, as well as of mission when their helicopter serve when he died. *** 'Consideration of Others' certifies facilitators

SEATAC, Wash-This year's lOth another with dignity and respect into transitions. The staff members lead­ Region Consideration of Others Fa­ group practice. The certification is ing the sessions over the five days cilitator Certification Workshop, based on the person's abilities in two included Ray and Master Sgt. hosted by the 70th RSC, certified 57 areas: content and process. The facili­ Leonard Sims, 70th RSC EO advisors, people as co-facilitators, facilitators tator must not only be a subject mat­ Sgt. 1st Class Jon Radakovic, senior and master facilitators. ter expert but also demonstrate legal noncommissioned officer of the The active-component and Re­ people handling and facilitation pro­ 70th RSC Staff Judge Advocate office, serve participants came from the 63rd cess skills." Lance Dichter, 70th RSC civilian per­ RSC, Los Alamitos, Calif., the 70th A facilitator's roles include pro­ sonnel officer, and others. RSC, Fort Lawton, Wash., the 91st viding information and guidance to At the close of the workshop, Maj. Division, Califomia and Fort Lewis, individuals and groups, mediating Gen. James Collins Jr., 70th RSC Wash., I Corps units, Fort Lewis, the disputes and conflicts, and conduct­ commanding general, presented , 104th Division (Institutional Train­ ing training and group-building ses­ commander's coins to four partici­ ing), Vancouver, Wash., and the 311th sions. Ray said the ones certified as pants for outstanding contributions Corps Support Command, Los Ange­ master facilitators "train the train­ to the Consideration of Others Pro­ les. They traveled from 11 states to ers"-that is, they go back and train gram-Sgt. 1st Class Vihn Cayton, the workshop, which ran April 26-30 other facilitators in their units. Headquarters Company, I Corps, Fort at the Seattle Marriott SeaTac Hotel. The workshop schedule featured Lewis, Sgt. Sharon Ward, Headquar­ Bud Ray, 70th RSC equal oppor­ classroom and hands-on exercise ses­ ters Company, U.S. Army Garrison, tunity (EO) advisor and the workshop sions covering a broad range of issues, Fort Lewis, Chief Warrant Officer administrator, said, "The facilitator such as: effective communication Mary Hostetler, 380th Military Police training is focused on fostering and techniques, creating a learning envi­ Detachment (Criminal Investiga­ maintaining a positive command cli­ ronment, group dynamics, role play­ tion), Oakland, Calif., and Staff Sgt. mate by putting the 'consideration of ing, giving and receiving feedback, Melanie Patterson, 6th Legal Service others' concept of people treating one conflict resolution and managing Organization, Fort Lawton. *** 14 !.J June/July 2000, Three Star Final Asian Americans get medals upgraded

WASHINGTON -This May, stems from efforts by Sen. Daniel mental Combat Team-for their sizes, which was Asian Pacific American Akaka of Hawaii, who authored the among the most highly decorated Heritage Month, President William provision of the 1996 Defense Autho­ units in U.S. military history. While Clinton approved the Army's recom­ rization Act mandating a review of the 442nd was being formed in 1943, mendations to have the Distin­ the service records of Asian Pacific the 100th Battalion was already guished ServiceD Crosses of 22 Asian Americans who received the Distin­ fighting in Italy. The 100th merged American World War II heroes up­ guished Service Cross. into the 442nd in 1944 and became graded to Medals of Honor. In a White "Unfortunately, Asian Pacific the regiment's first battalion but re­ House ceremony on June 21, he hung Americans were not accorded full con­ tained its unit designation. the medals on seven ofthem-includ­ sideration for the Medal of Honor at The 100th and 442nd fought with ing Sen. Daniel Inouye of Hawaii­ the time of their service," said Akaka. incredible courage and bravery in and handed the nation's highest But the number of nominations the eight major campaigns in Italy, award for valor to surviving relatives Army made and the president ap­ France and Germany, including the of another 15 veterans. proved, he said, "underscores the rea­ battles of Monte Cassino, Anzio and "These Americans of Asian de­ son I sought this review: to dispel any Biffontaine. They eamed seven Presi­ scent did much more than prove they doubt about discrimination in the dential Unit Citations, the nation's were Americans; they made our na­ process of awarding the Medal of top award for combat units. Their tion more American," Clinton said. Honor." He praised the Army for con­ members earned more than 18,000 "They pushed us toward that more ducting the records review. individual decorations, including one perfect union of our founders' Nineteen of the 22 veterans were wartime Medal of Honor, 52 Distin­ dreams." members of the all-Japanese 100th guished Service Crosses, 560 Silver The upgrading of the medals Infantry Battalion or the 442nd Regi- Stars and 9,486 Purple Hearts. ***

Chaplain's Carner: What I've learned

By Chaplain Craig Luedeman, 70th RSC selfish motives and goals ahead of service to others. Most of them supported the chaplaincy, recognizing On Aug. 14, I will say good-bye to the Army Re­ that the spiritual dimension of soldiers and families serve after 32 years of commissioned service. The past is every bit as important to readiness as training and five years as senior staff chaplain for the 70th RSC have maintenance of equipment. been filled with adventure and opportunities to serve My parting advice to all of you, whether bud­ the fine soldiers and families who make the sacrifices ding leaders or seasoned commanders, is to encour­ necessary to keep our nation free. age each individual to find and nurture the spiritual When I began this saga, our nation was engaged in values that will strengthen the professional qualifi­ Vietnam; many of my contemporaries were wearing cations needed to fulfill our roles in today's Army. flowers in their hair and chanting peace slogans. But I This doesn't mean everyone has to be 'religious' in heard a different voice calling me to serve those who speech, wearing it on one's sleeve, so to speak. It serve the nation whose standard of individual freedom means recognizing that spirituality purifies us from is worth defending, regardless of the politics of the the self-will, self-love and self-justification that cloud times. I have never regretted that choice and feel for­ our vision and cause us to lose perspective. If in­ tunate to have been given the opportunity to serve dulged, these lead to poor decisions. Spiritual think­ alongside men and women who, by and large, embody ing, based on selfless motives and putting others' the best our nation stands for. needs before our own, produces positive, practical Clearly the world has changed over these years. results, and should be embraced for this reason alone. Now we are struggling to find our place in a nation The Army's chief of chaplains has recognized the whose military has shifted from war-fighting to peace­ importance of spirituality to the success of our mis­ keeping in many countries, while at the same time sion and has designated this dimension of leader­ maintaining our readiness if a war should develop. ship as the core topic for the next two years in all What has not changed are the core values that un­ active, Reserve and National Guard unit ministry derpin the Army as an institution. These values are training. You will be hearing more about it from your derived from biblical precepts such as the Ten Com­ own unit ministry training and, hopefully, will in­ mandments and the Beatitudes. corporate this dimension into your own leadership. I have never met a truly successful leader who put Blessings to all of you. ***

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