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Best Warrior Competitions Warrior Exercise 91-16-02 Best Warrior Competitions Cover Photo by Capt U.S. ARMY GARRISON FORT HUNTER LIGGETT JUNE 2016 Best Warrior Competitions Warrior Exercise 91-16-02 Best Warrior Competitions Cover photo by Capt. James Orth, 351st Civil Affairs Command Page 8 The Official Command Publication of Fort Hunter Liggett COMMAND TEAM Col. Jan C. Norris Garrison Commander Mark Hamelin Deputy to the Garrison Commander Lt. Col. Michael Bailey Deputy Garrison Commander Honoring Command Sgt. Major Tracy Barlogio Lt. Gen. Hunter Garrison Command Sergeant Major Liggett’s Legacy GOLDEN GUIDON STAFF Page 4 Amy Phillips Public Affairs Officer Eric Jones Public Affairs Specialist The Golden Guidon is an authorized quarterly Commander’s Notes 3 publication for members of the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hunter Liggett. Contents of this publication are not necessarily the official views Feature: FHL 75th Anniversary 4 of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or the Department of the Army, or Fort Hunter Liggett. In the Spotlight 6 Submissions: The Golden Guidon welcomes your story ideas, Community Engagements 7 photographs, and other information of interest to the FHL community. Contact: 831-386-2690. Mission Highlights 14 Command information products: Garrison Highlights 16 The Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System FHL PAO Page www.liggett.army.mil Chaplain’s Message 17 www.facebook.com/forthunterliggett Safety First 18 Feedback Welcomed! Help us create a relevant and meaningful product Employee Bulletin 19 to meet your information needs: Community Events/News 20 Greetings early June to become the Command Team Fort Hunter Liggett, Sgt. Major for the 311th Signal Com- mand (Theater) at Fort Shafter Summer 2016 is here, and it is a (Honolulu), Hawaii; a two-star nomi- period filled with fun activities, family native position encompassing all Ar- time and travel. However, as our Sec- my Signal troops assigned across the retary of Defense Ash Carter notes, entire Pacific Theater. We’re proud to “Sadly, it is also a period of risk. have had Command Sgt. Major Bar- Last summer, we lost 71 service logio care for our garrison Soldiers, members, between Memorial Day Civilians and Families during his and Labor Day, due to a variety of three year tenure. His replacement, fatal accidents, with the preponder- Command Sgt. Major Deann Dun- ance of mishaps related to privately stan, will arrive in early July from Fort owned motor vehicles or watersports. McCoy where she served as the gar- Many of these incidents could have rison command sgt. major. been prevented with more aggressive Our teammates at Camp Parks trip planning to reduce fatigue, adher- are undergoing transition as well. Lt. ence to proper personal protective Col. Drew Jones will hand over com- manager Andrew Defelice and his equipment standards, or a more mand to Lt. Col. Gerald Hall on June team for the great work and improve- moderated use of alcohol. Our Peo- 10. Command Sgt. Major Rick ments. ple are our greatest asset and we Kreiberg will be replaced by Com- Through our peak training sea- must encourage them to treat safety mand Sgt. Major Blaine Huston a few son, remember to follow the Army’s as an imperative and to manage weeks later. And a new civilian depu- Performance Triad for improved properly or eliminate circumstances ty commander, Mr. Ainsworth Jack- health and performance in life. The where they or others are put at risk.” son, will start work on June 13. Performance Triad includes Nutrition, Let’s all exercise good judgement Our peak exercise period contin- Activity and Rest and strives for all and look out for one another so that ues through the summer. With the employees to get 8 hours of sleep this summer will be a safe and happy conclusion of the Warrior Exercise per day (24 hour period), go caffeine time for everyone. hosted by the 91st Training Division free 6 hours before bedtime, engage Summer is also a period of tran- and the 79th brigade combat team’s in exercise (agility and aerobic) 3-4 sition for the Command Group. Lt. exportable Collective Training Exer- days per week, and eat at least 8 Col. Bailey departed the garrison cise (xCTX), our garrison saw up- servings of fruits and vegetables per deputy commander position in early wards of 6000 troops and supporting day. May for three months of training as personnel in our training areas. Next I’m continually honored to be a he prepares to become the Force up in June we’ll host an additional part of the Fort Hunter Liggett team. Management Officer for the 377th 7000 Soldiers with start of the 91st Let’s keep charging in our efforts to Theater Sustainment Command in TD’s Combat Support Training exer- make a Fort Hunter Liggett a better Belle Chase (New Orleans), Louisi- cise (CSTX) and an additional xCTX place to train, work and live. Stay ana in August. We will certainly miss event with the 29th Brigade Combat Safe and make Summer 2016 a his tireless dedication to the garrison Team from Hawaii. Your flexibility memorable one. and the presence of his wife Lori and and extended work efforts in provid- four children. His replacement, Lt. ing garrison support to these critical Support the Fight, Col. Meritt Phillips and her husband, readiness events has been outstand- Support the Soldiers, will join the team in early September ing. Support the Family! coming from U.S. Africa Command Our PX ranked in the Top 5 headquarters in Germany. Command worldwide in sales increase for an Sgt. Major Barlogio is departing in AAFES store in May, so kudos to HONORING LT. GEN. HUNTER LIGGETT’S LEGACY By Amy Phillips, FHL Public Affairs On May 4, 2016, Fort Hunter Liggett conducted the second of three events to celebrate their 75th anniversary with a focus on WWI and the legacy of Lt. Gen. Hunter Liggett. Hunter Liggett as the President of the Army War College with The keynote speaker, Dr. Mitch- Secretary of War Lindley Garrison ell Yockelson, is a recipient of the Army Historical Foundation's Distin- "Over six feet in height and generously built, his majes- guished Writing Award and author of tic figure would attract attention in any gathering. "Forty-Seven Days: How Pershing's There was a depth of experience shining out of his Warrior's Came of Age to Defeat the frank eyes, and he radiated mellowness, poise, and German Army in World War I," in positive energy" - Dr. Mitchell Yockelson. which he prominently features Lt. Gen. Hunter Liggett. Yockelson states that Liggett's leadership as the for War." "His study and reflection of ing of a commemorative painting do- commander of the First Army in nearly four decades allowed him to nated by Peter G. Dausen. Historical 1918, was instrumental in turning the rise above his personal assignments WWI artifacts were on display and tides of the war. and develop practical solutions to the commemorative items available for "Liggett's ceaseless preparation complexities of modern war." purchase. allowed him to break free of the ste- Liggett was born in Reading, Liggett authored two books: reotypical, unimaginative generalship Pa., on March 21, 1857. He graduat- "A.E.F - Ten Years Ago in France" that too often characterized World ed from the U.S. Military Academy in and ""Commanding an American War I commanders," said Army Histo- 1879 and his first assignment was Army." rian Michael Bigelow in his pamphlet with the Fifth Infantry on the Mon- Videos of the anniversary events titled, "Hunter Liggett - He Knew How tana frontier. are available at https:// to do it: Generalship, and Preparing The event included the unveil- www.youtube.com/forthunterliggett. First Lieutenant Kevin Braafladt, the 91st Train- ing Division Public Affairs Officer/Historian, with King City Mayor Robert Cullen. Braafladt set the stage with events that led to World War I and highlighted the conditions and tactics used by the military at that time. He is the co-owner of “Military Antiques and Museum” and the curator of the Sgt. Richard Penry Museum in Petaluma, Calif. Dr. Mitchell Yockelson was the keynote speaker. He conducted a book signing at the end of the event. Yockelson is a historian and former profes- sor of military history at the U.S. Naval Academy. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, and the Los Angeles Times, and he has appeared on 60 Minutes, Fox News, PBS, and the History Channel. Prints of the painting are available for $60; contact FMWR at 386-2400 for more info. Other commemorative items are available for purchase at the PX. Army veteran and Deputy of Naval Support Activity Monterey says that the Commemorative Painting he created and donated to FHL “depicts the early marches at Fort Hunter Liggett in Spring 1941, preparing the new recruits...the figures are presented to appear somewhat like specters, ghostly as they are not of our time and we are intruding into theirs.” Mr. Dausen’s father was part of the “Red Ball Express” unit supporting Gen. Patton’s breakout from Normandy and subse- quent exploitations. Photos by Amy Phillips Aloha CSM Tracy Barlogio! On May 12, FHL Command Sgt. Major Tracy Barlogio conducted his final community engagement at FHL. He served at FHL from June 2013 - In the June 2016 and his next assignment is the Command Sergeant Major po- Spotlight sition at 311th Signal Command The- ater, Fort Shafter, Hawaii. “What has made this my best FHL Commander Col. Jan Norris. assignment...is because of each and Many well-wishers took the every one of you,” said Barlogio. “We stage to recall their personal experi- do a whole lot with a whole little, and ences with Barlogio and how he has we really make the best of it.” made a positive impact on the garri- Barlogio was presented with the son.
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