Vol. 4, Issue 9 143d SUSTAINMENT COMMAND (EXPEDITIONARY) October 2010 ESCtoday

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Interview with the Chief Pg. 6 The Command Post October 2010 ESCtoday It is truly an honor to be selected to command of my Command Philosophy. We must main- Commander 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) this great organization. My thanks to Brig. tain our readiness in all areas. The Army Re-

October 2010 Col. Mark W. Palzer

143d SUSTAINMENT COMMAND (EXPEDITIONARY) << On the Front Cover Vol. 4, Issue 9 Gen. Schultz for providing the leadership and serve and the 143d ESC remain an operational Maj. Gen. Luis R. Visot, commanding general of the 377th Command Executive Officer ESCtoday Theater Sustainment Command, hands off the colors of the 143d ESC 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) to new com- Mr. Fred Guzman direction that has made the 143d ESC what it force focused on the War on Terror, humani- mander Col. Mark W. Palzer during a change of command ceremony Sept. 12 at the 1st Lt. David R. Wilson Armed Command Sergeant Major Forces Reserve Center, Orlando, Fla. 143d ESC is today. We all wish him and his family our tarian missions, joint exercises and homeland Photo by Sgt. Luis Delgadillo, 204th Public Affairs Detachment 4 Command Sgt. Maj. James Weaver best as he begins his tour at Combined Arms defense. Our Soldiers and their families must Pg. 4 Public Affairs Officer/Editor passing the guidon Pg. 6 Interview with the Chief 143d ESC Maj. John Adams Support Command where he will use his recent be physically, mentally, morally, spiritually,

Col. Mark W. Palzer contributors: Combat Command experience to shape how and financially ready in order to perform these Commander 143d Sustainment Command Lt. Col. Jimmie Swims the uses Logistics power to duties and ensure family, Soldier, and mission (Expeditionary) 321st SB

Maj. John Adams fight on the modern battlefield. My family and success. tire pressure or texting while driving. We work Inside This Issue >> 143d ESC PAO I are especially grateful for the warm reception Summer is over; as fall approaches and you too hard and sacrifice too much for a prevent- 1st Lt. Misty M. Sutton Message from the top...... 3 678th HR Co. from the Schultz family and this Command. prepare for the months ahead, be ever mindful able accident to occur. SAFETY FIRST! 143d ESC changes commanders...... 4 Staff Sgt. Mark Burrell 210th MPAD An exclusive with the Chief...... 6 Like all great organizations, the 143d ESC of safety. Many of us will travel to visit friends Continue the outstanding performance that Staff Sgt. Ryan Matson Reserve Soldiers learn combatives...... 7 210th MPAD must continue to grow and improve in order to and family during the holidays. I charge each of has made the 143d ESC what it is today. I look

USAR Best Warriors to compete...... 7 Sgt. Luis Delgadillo meet the needs of today’s Army Reserve. To- you to ensure that our Soldiers travel safely and forward to working with all of you as the 143d 204th PAD Around the ESC...... 8 Spc. Jon H. Arguello gether we must work to strengthen our weak- without incident. Remain involved at all levels. ESC continues to be the best ESC in the Army News from the Front...... 12 204th PAD

Ultimate Challenge Mud Run...... 14 Spc. Elisebet Freeburg nesses and build upon our successes. I ask each Check and double check travel plans and the Reserve. 204th PAD Army Safety Gram...... 16 of you to continue to embrace this approach as means in which they will be executed. There Army Strong! Spc. Lajuana Jordan 321st SB we strive to ensure that all of our Soldiers are are no excuses for loss of life as a result of poor Sustaining Victory! Spc. H. Marcus McGill 319th MPAD ever ready to fight and win on the battlefield. ESC Today is the monthly command information editorial content of this publication is the respon- magazine of the 143d Sustainment Command (Ex- sibility of the 143d Sustainment Command (Expe- Spc. Darryl L. Montogmery 319th MPAD As I told the staff and leaders, Priorities DID YOU KNOW? peditionary) and is an authorized publication for ditionary) public affairs officer. This publication is

members of the Department of Defense, according written, edited, and published by the public affairs Pfc. Aaron Ellerman (Yourself, Family, Job and Army), Train and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced Sept. 28 the publication of a final regulation in the to provisions in Army Regulation 360-1. The opin- office of the 143d ESC, 9500 Armed Forces Re- 1st Pl., 282nd QM Co. UPAR Federal Register that makes it easier for Veterans to obtain Department of Veterans Affairs health care and dis- ions and views expressed in ESC Today are not nec- serve Dr., Orlando, Fla. 32827. Submit comments ability compensation for certain diseases associated with service in Southwest Asia (including Iraq) or Afghanistan. Develop our Junior Leaders, and provide Ex- essarily official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. to: [email protected] or call 800-221- http://www.dvidshub.net/publica- For more information, visit http://www.va.gov Government, Defense Department, Department 9401 ext. 1132. Send editorial and photographic tion/101/esc-today citing and Challenging Training are the basis of the Army or the headquarters, 143rd ESC. The submissions to: [email protected]. 2 ESC TODAY • http://www.facebook.com/143dESC http://www.facebook.com/143dESC • OCTOBER 2010 3 Photo by Spc. Elisebet Freeburg 204th PAD Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz, Chief of the Army Reserve, poses with Reserve Soldiers of the 143d Sustain- ment Command (Expeditionary) prior to the change of command ceremony September 12. Col. Mark W. Photo by Spc. Jon H. Arguello 204th PAD Palzer, coming from the 642nd Regional Support in Georgia, took over command from Brig. Gen. Col. Mark W. Palzer, coming from the 642nd Regional Support Group in Georgia, holds the 143d colors after taking Daniel I. Schultz who is on his way to the Combined Arms Support Command in Virginia. command from Brig. Gen. Daniel I. Schultz who is on his way to the Combined Arms Support Command in Virginia. End of an Era: A new beginning

By Sgt. luis delgadillo the command culminated in a He also went on to thank Schul- tion to command the 143d ESC. 204th Public Affairs Detachment successful deployment to Op- tz’s wife Iam and his son Teague As a career Warrior Citizen, ORLANDO, Fla. - The Chief eration Enduring Freedom for the service they provided to the Palzer balances his pressing mili- of the Army Reserve, Lt. Gen. in Afghanistan in January of nation through family support. tary responsibilities with those Jack C. Stultz, welcomed the 2009 where, it deployed for Schultz’s next assignment will of his thriving civilian career newest commander of the 143d the first time as an ESC and take him and his family to the as a national accounts manager Sustainment Command (Expe- operated as the Joint Sustain- Combined Arms Support Com- for the Pactiv Corporation, the ditionary), Col. Mark W. Palzer, ment Command-Afghanistan. mand at Fort Lee, Va. Originally maker of popular packaging and during a change of command cer- The Commanding General of from Dundee, Mich., Schultz is storage brands such as Hefty. emony in Orlando, Fla., Sept. 12. the Army Reserve, Stultz, was employed by the School District Palzer and his wife the former Maj. Gen. Luis R. Visot, com- on hand to speak briefly to the of Hillsborough County, Tampa, Donna Palmieri of Huntington manding general, 377th Theater Soldiers of the 143d ESC and Fla., where he is the applications Station, N.Y., have three children Sustainment Command, from thank them for their dedication manager of Information Services. -Stephanie, Daniel, and William. Bell Chase, La., presided over to service. He had been in Clear- Though the 143d ESC bids fare- Before the day was over Vi- the ceremony in line with his water, Fla., to see the activation well to its commander, Visot said sot took time thank the local

Photo by Spc. Jon H. Arguello 204th PAD duty as the commander of the of another unit but took the time Palzer’s experience and logistics community for the contribu- The color guard stands at attention during the 143d change of command cere- next higher echelon of command. to stop in Orlando, Fla., and knowledge makes him the ideal tions they had made to the mony Sept. 12. Command of the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Palzer takes responsibility of gave them words of encourage- candidate to succeed Schultz. achievements of the 143d ESC. was passed onto Col. Mark W. Palzer, who comes from the 642nd Regional Support Group in Georgia. Outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Daniel I. Schultz command from Brig. Gen. Dan- ment in their future endeavors. Palzer said he was honored “The key there is the legacy of is moving to the Combined Arms Support Command in Virginia. iel I. Schultz who during his Visot said Schultz and his team to be chosen to lead the 143d the 143d transportation , three and a half year tenure, of leaders had, “a place in the ESC and looked forward to through the transformation to Photo by Spc. Jon H. Arguello 204th PAD maintained command and con- illustrious history of the first- working with Soldiers to con- a transportation command, to Brig. Gen. Daniel I. Schultz addresses the Soldiers of the 143d trol of more than 10,000 Sol- class top quality commands.” tinue “sustaining victory.” now the expeditionary sustain- Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), which he led during the unit’s deployment to Afghanistan. Schultz handed com- diers assigned to 108 units lo- Schultz had successfully over- Palzer previously commanded ment command ... all have been mand of the 143d ESC to Col. Mark Palzer, who came from the cated throughout several states seen the transition of the 143d ESC the 642nd Regional Support extremely supported by the com- 642nd Regional Support Group in Georgia. Schultz is on his way to the Combined Arms Support Command in Virginia. in the Southeastern United from its previous embodiment Group in Decatur, Ga., from munity of Orlando,” Visot said. States. Schultz’s leadership of as a transportation command. September 2008 until his selec-

4 ESC TODAY • http://www.facebook.com/143dESC http://www.facebook.com/143dESC • OCTOBER 2010 5 A morning with the CAR Combatives Instructors ready for next level Murals adorn the walls of a clean They’re here for forty hours of instruction to By SPC. ELISEBET FREEBURG from roughly 215,000 to 185,000 “The bad news is it’s not the right their . building that is always full of attain a skill level one certification. 204th Public Affairs Detachment troops. After rebuilding the ranks 207,000,” he added. “We’re out of “Soldiers need career plans,” activity. Training Soldiers to receive their level one cer- ORLANDO, Fla.— Lt. Gen. Jack with trained, mission-ready sol- balance in grade structure, MOS explained Stultz. Someone needs to “Everything here was created by tification is one of two of the instructor’s main Stultz, Chief, Army Reserve, diers, the Reserve stands 207,000 [military occupational specialties], look at their performance, military us [the instructors] and driven by duties, Truong said. The other is conducting an answered questions raised by junior strong today. Every soldier today and geographically.” schooling and education. “We the Soldiers,” Truong said. eight-hour combatives familiarization class for enlisted Reserve Soldiers during a has either enlisted or reenlisted Brig. Gen. Leslie A. Purser, haven’t been doing a good job of He shifted his focus to a group mobilizing units. More than 10,000 Soldiers visit Sept. 12 to the headquarters since the war began. Deputy Chief, Army Reserve, is that,” he said. of 21 Soldiers, vigorously attack- have received familiarization training and more of the 143d Sustainment Command Leaders should help Soldiers who ing one another. The Soldiers than 900 have earned their level one certification (Expeditionary) at the 1st Lt. David perform well to transfer into open were practicing various Army since 2008. Truong said interest and emphasis R. Wilson Armed Forces Reserve positions and tours. Some Soldiers combatives moves and techniques in the instruction has skyrocketed. From 2008 to Center. Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Matson 210th MPAD they had learned throughout the 2009, for example, the number of Soldiers who may reach the pinnacle of their Sgt. John Aventuna, left, A, 533rd Sup- The interview gave Stultz the op- week, in preparation for their level received familiarization training and level one careers, and leaders may have to port Battalion, fights for inside control with Pvt. David Pena, portunity to address concerns from Company A, 533rd Brigade Support Battalion, during level one certification exam later that certification more than tripled. tell them, “It’s time to go.” one combatives certification training Sept. 24 at Fort Dix, N.J. Soldiers further away from the day. Sgt. Scott Taylor, drill sergeant, another “We’re going to have to make Reserve command. By staff sgt. Ryan matson “See this?” He asked as a rare smile crossed combatives instructor assigned to Company B, these tough calls,” said Stultz. 210th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment his face. “This is what I love about being an RTC-East, said the training is important, espe- “The young Soldiers coming up As the war draws down, will the FORT DIX, N.J. – Sang Truong pointed to a wall instructor. They are teaching themselves. Four cially for Reserve Soldiers, because it is good, are awesome, and we have to create Army Reserve remain an opera- lined with rubber weapons, boxing gloves and days ago, when they got on this mat, there was battle-focused training. a position for them,” he continued. tional force, or return to a strategic helmets. mass confusion. No one knew what to do.” “We train Reserve Soldiers who leave here force? “When we came here, this building was He continued, “Look at that group over there. and go to Iraq or Afghanistan and this training Are there any Reserve programs empty,” he said. “We didn’t have any of this That Soldier is sitting like a fighter, in the proper is extremely important,” Taylor said. “All these Photo by Sgt. Luis Delgadillo 204th PAD to help small business owners and “It will remain operational,” said stuff, just an old, over-used wrestling mat and no manner. The two Soldiers he’s helping are prac- Soldiers interact with foreign nationals on a day- Lt. Gen. Jack Stultz, Chief, Army Reserve, answers questions raised by entreprenuers who deploy? Stultz. “We cannot return to the Reserve Soldiers during an exclusive interview Sept. 12 while visiting the gear. It wasn’t conducive to training.” ticing the side mount. The group over there is to-day basis. You never know when the situation past.” headquarters of the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) at the Staff Sgt. Truong, drill sergeant, a combatives practicing a rear mount; he’s got an arm bar go- may escalate. Soldiers need to know how to 1st Lt. David R. Wilson Armed Forces Reserve Center in Orlando. The extended conflict of the cur- Currently, the Reserve is working instructor with Company B, Regional Training ing on. The first day, there is no way they would react to these situations.” rent post-9/11 war highlights the with Congress and the Department Center – East, Fort Dix, N.J., was referring to have had the confidence to fight one another. Taylor, a level-two-certified instructor who importance of a force that must be “Retention rates are exceeding developing a plan to restructure of Labor, seeking congressional the Modern Army Combatives Building. In this Now I have 21 trainers in this building who can hails from Chatsworth, Ga., said he became available at a moment’s notice. The goals,” said Stultz. “Soldiers in our the Army Reserve, said Stultz. authority and appropriation to help building, Soldiers are taught to use tactical flex- take this back to their unit.” involved in combatives when he attained his Army Reserve is needed to enable ranks today want to be an opera- Purser is working with the recruit- small business owners, said Stultz. ibility – using offensives and defensive tactics to The group of Soldiers, from local towns in mandatory level one certification in Drill Ser- the active duty force, especially in tional force. We can’t go back.” ing command to recruit troops for “It’s tough to keep your business combat the enemy in close quarters. New Jersey, volunteered for the training after geant School. From that point on, he said he was such areas as civil affairs, engineer, MOS positions in high demand, going when you’re not there or key Where there was once a dusty mat, a new mat, Truong and his instructors traveled to their Re- instantly hooked. transportation and medical units, As leadership focuses on increasing while retention forces accelerate employees aren’t there,” he said. striking bags and new equipment now stand. serve Center for a day of combatives instruction. See Combatives, pg. 11 said Stultz. the noncommissioned officer , the separation of troops not meeting Stultz noted that the United King- At the beginning of the war, how will you ensure that NCOs standards. dom and Australia have programs the Reserve was over strength, become and remain quality NCOs? “What we want filling those ranks to subsidize employers, when their but a number of Soldiers had quit are our best and brightest,” said workers deploy. USAR Best Warrior ready to showcase tools next month participating in regular training and Thanks to great recruiting, the Stultz. He said the Reserve would subsequently were not prepared for Army Reserve is currently over While attending a senior leader- continue to improve legislation, but By staff sgt. mark burrell here real quick,” he said. “That The 2010 Army Reserve Best slated for Oct. 17 to 22 and will 210th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment mobilization. After “cleaning up the strength at 207,000 soldiers, said ship conference next month, Stultz eventual deployment predictabil- other point is a little too far off to Warriors, enlisted and noncom- consist of multiple events to deter- ranks,” the Reserve had decreased Stultz. plans to direct unit commanders ity in the force will help alleviate FORT DIX, N.J. – Sgt. David be confident about it.” missioned officer, are spending mine the enlisted and NCO 2010 and senior stress upon small businesses. For Rider quickly ducked into a dense Rider, a combat medic practical a week at Fort Dix training for Best Warrior. The events cover a noncom- thicket of thorns and bushes. nurse and 2010 Army Reserve the Department of the Army variety of warrior tasks such as DID YOU KNOW? example, if troops have two years missioned Moving deceptively fast while Best Warrior Competition winner, Best Warrior Competition. There rifle marksmanship, combatives, to prepare for a deployment, they officers to wearing body armor and a helmet, quickly disappeared back into the they will be pitted against their ruck marches and any other physi- The Department of Veterans Affairs has published new regulations expanding the list have time to plan how they will focus on the he stopped for a moment to shout dense forest of Fort Dix, N.J., to National Guard and Active Duty cal and mental tests of endurance. of health problems the VA will presume to be related to Agent Orange and other keep their business running. herbicide exposures for veterans who served in Vietnam. For more information visit career man- back to his trainer. continue searching for his points counterparts in Fort Lee, Va. See Best Warrior, pg. 13 See CAR, pg. 15 http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/AO/claimherbicide.htm agement of “I’m going to poke my head in during a land navigation course. The four-day competition is

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Photo by Spc. Elisebet Freeburg 204th PAD Spc. Jordan Maltezo, public affairs specialist, 204th Public Affairs Detachment, interviews Spc. Nicholas Photo by Spc. Lajuana Jordan 321st SB Sturdivat, unit public affairs representative, 282nd Quartermaster Company, Sept. 30 at the 143d Sustain- About 100 Soldiers of the 321st Sustainment Brigade visited the New Orleans ment Command (Expeditionary) UPAR conference held in Orlando at the 1st Lt. David R. Wilson Armed WWII Museum Sept. 11 during their battle assembly to learn about military history. Forces Reserve Center. The two demonstrated how to properly respond to and be interviewed by news organizations. The mock interview was broadcasted live onto a large projection screen in the center’s conference room where conference instructors critiqued the scenario and instructed conference attendees.

Photo by Spc. Elisebet Freeburg 204th PAD Col. Fred Guzman, command executive officer, 143d Sustain- ment Command (Expeditionary), recognizes Pfc. Aaron Eller- man, unit public affairs representative, 282nd Quartermaster Battalion, during the 143d ESC’s UPAR conference Sept. 29 in Orlando for Ellerman’s initiative as a UPAR.

unit photos wanted

Seeking photos of Soldiers from your unit performing operational duties and/ or basic soldiering skills. Include a ba- sic caption with names, ranks, place, date and a short description of what is happening in the photo. Send photos Photo by Spc. Elisebet Freeburg 204th PAD and/or any questions you may have to Maj. Gen. Luis R. Visot, commanding general, 377th Theater Sustainment Command, an- [email protected] swers a Soldier’s question while addressing troops of the 196th Transportation Company and 912th Human Resources Company Sept. 11 at the 1st Lt. David R. Wilson Armed Forces Reserve Center in Orlando as they prepare for deployment to Afghanistan.

Courtesy Photo Sergeant Maj. Karium A. Edwards, 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), stands with the Miami Dolphins cheerleaders Sept. 26 during a Dolphins’ home game against the New York Jets. Along with his family, Edwards was recognized through Operation Tribute to Freedom, a Department of the Army Community Relations program. 8 ESC TODAY • http://www.facebook.com/143dESC http://www.facebook.com/143dESC • OCTOBER 2010 9 824th

Combatives, cont. >>

Around the ESC “I love the fact that we’re not train- ground grappling,” Taylor explained. ing Soldiers to go into a battlefield and “Now, based on downrange feedback drop their weapons systems and try from Soldiers overseas, we restruc- to fight like ninjas; that’s not what it’s tured the program. There is more about,” he said. “It’s about reacting to stand-up fighting and some situational going into a building and something based training as well that has been happens – your weapons malfunctions, implemented.” or the fight becomes too close and you The importance of the training is can’t use your primary or secondary evident in the Soldiers receiving it. weapons system – you have the tools Pvt. David Pena, a truck driver from through combatives to react to those Company A, 533rd Brigade Support situations.” Battalion, served as the class leader for Taylor continued, “It’s not one of his unit while they received their level those monotonous schools. It instills one certification. character building. I became more con- He said he feels confident he can Photo by Pfc. Aaron Ellerman 282nd QM BN fident as an instructor and as a Soldier defend himself should he become Soldiers’ family and friends enjoy food and festivities at the 1st , 282nd Quartermaster Company’s 4th annual family day Sept. 12 in Jasper, Ala. through this training. I wanted to go disarmed in a combat situation. He out and deploy, and to train other Sol- added he gained confidence during a diers in my unit immediately, because I clinch drill earlier in the week where

Photo by Spc. Charlotte Martinez 210th MPAD was so motivated from the training.” Soldiers needed to take punches from Soldiers from the 210th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, based out of Cary, N.C., train with the Air Force during The instructors became involved in the instructors to simulate gaining a the confidence portion of the combat lifesaver course, at Fort Dix, N.J., Oct. 1. The troops graduated later that day from the 40-hour course after having to complete the wet and muddy medical obstacle course. the program through various means, hold on the enemy. such as Staff Sgt. Matthew Roth, drill “Not everyone had hand-to-hand sergeant, who works as a civilian experience with taking punches to the police officer in Jackson, N.J., and has face,” Pena said. “That showed the been training both police officers and confidence of everyone here; that we Reserve Soldiers for the last five years. were willing to take a couple punches The instructors say that while the to the face without returning them to program at Fort Dix has grown, they get that clinch. Everyone, including Courtesy Photo Soldiers of the 352nd Combat Support Sustainment Battalion con- see greater training opportunities in myself, was nervous, but we knew we ducted weapons qualification September 11 to 12 at Fort Gordon, Ga. the future. The instructors said the had to keep going. Before this week, I possibility of implementing an official, wouldn’t have volunteered to do that.” full-scale combatives academy for Pena said after going through the Reserve Soldiers has been discussed training, he now has an appreciation by higher headquarters. of why combatives is important to any “I think a main combatives school Soldier. for the Army Reserve would be amaz- “Troops rely on their weapons, and ing,” Taylor said. “We have acquired the enemy may be right there, and about $150,000 worth of gear – gloves, if your weapon were to jam on you, headgear, groin protectors, mitts, pads, what would you do?” Pena said. “If an dummy weapons, blower suits, you unarmed enemy jumps out on you and name it. We could start fielding an grabs you, you need to know how to official Reserve academy almost im- take him out with your hands.” mediately.” It appeared the instructors had ac- Taylor also said they have changed complished their mission – to make the curriculum taught at the school Reserve Soldiers a better fighting force Photo by Maj. John Adams 143d ESC based on feedback gained from the through combatives training. The 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) deputy commanding officer, Col. Michael A. Mann, passes battlefield. Courtesy Photo the 143d ESC Headquarters and Headquarters Company guidon to incoming HHC commander, 1st Lt. Michael Soldiers from the G1 Personnel section, 143d Sustainment Command (Expe- D. Roberge, from outgoing HHC commander, Capt. Sharif Faruque, Oct. 2 during a change of command cer- “Level one used to be primarily ditionary), met together Sept. 24 in Orlando for a night of bowling and fun. emony at the 1st Lt. David R. Wilson Armed Forces Reserve Center in Orlando. 8 ESC TODAY • http://www.facebook.com/143dESC http://www.facebook.com/143dESC • OCTOBER 2010 11 Calling OIF/OEF veterans...

The Army All-American Bowl is looking for 25 Army Reserve Soldier Heroes needed as mentors for elite high school football players in the 2011 Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio.

If you served in OIF or OEF, and received an ARCOM with V device, a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, or Silver Star, you likely qualify to from the front represent the Army Reserve as a Soldier Hero at the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas, 4-9 Jan. 2011. Nomination forms are now being accepted until Nov. 1. To be considered for selection, nominees must: Postal platoon supports 25,000 troops, civilians in Iraq • Have deployed to OIF or OEF and have not par- Texas. have endorsement of first ticipated as a Soldier Hero the past two All-American • Be willing to participate in ALL Soldier Hero events line leadership and confirm that their unit will fund By 1st lt. misty m. sutton The Postal Plans and Operations team is re- The 678th troops are also responsible for oper- Bowls. during the week, take part in media interviews upon pay and allowances (U.S. Army Accessions Command 678th Human Resources Company • Be TPU or AGR assigned to an Army Reserve unit. request, and share your “Call to Duty” (a statement will fund all travel and per diem costs, lodging, trans- 2nd Platoon Leader sponsible for three APOs, five Soldier-operated ating and closing two Soldier-run APOs. They APOs and 63 Soldiers providing postal support • Currently be stationed in the United States. about why you serve in the Army Reserve). portation, meals, etc. for selected Soldiers). CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE to more than 25,000 U.S. military and contrac- • Be enlisted (SFC or below), officer (MAJ or below) • Wear designated Army uniforms for all events (ACU For more information on the Army All- ADDER-TALLIL, Iraq - The 21 Soldiers of tors throughout the USD-S region of Iraq. The or warrant officer (WO1), with special emphasis given w/beret and Army Service Uniform/Class A uniform American Bowl, visit http://www.usarmyal- Tennessee-based 2nd Platoon, 678th Human team ensures the efficient movement and distri- to lower-ranking Soldiers. as required). lamericanbowl.com Resources Company, 640th Regional Support bution of 6.9 million pounds of incoming mail • Have received an ARCOM with V device, a Bronze • Submit a quality digital, color, full body photo in Group, 143d Sustainment Command (Expedi- and 4.8 million pounds of outgoing mail. As of- Star, a Purple Heart, or Silver Star. military uniform (official DA photo not required). For nomination forms, contact the 143d tionary), deployed November 2009 in support ficial mail clerks, they are responsible for pro- • Be available for TDY 4-9 Jan 2011, in San Antonio, • Before submitting nominations form, nominee must PAO at [email protected] of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation viding official mail services to a population of New Dawn by covering the gamut of postal more than 9,000 U.S. military on COB Adder- Tallil. The platoon assists 680 customers Best Warrior, cont. >> this is your point. You want to be Reserve as having Soldiers with tacked me more than I attacked it. with processing 1,374 pieces of official confident.” integrity, a good work ethic and You just stick with the training and military mail and documents, managing “At the Department of the Rider emerged from the thicket a high level of competence and you use all the tools you have.” over $40,000 in official mail funds and success- ensured the continued postal support to those Army competition we don’t know with sweat on his face and a pen- confidence,” McDowell said after Though their roads to the 2010 fully maintaining a monthly budget of $5,000. locations, coordinating to transition the APOs what they’re going to be throw- etrating glare. completing the land navigation Best Warrior Competition have The R&R leave and pass team serves as liaison from permanent operations to mobile postal ing at us,” said Rider, a native of “This is the right point over course shortly after Rider. been filled with similar obstacles, officers for the Air Force Central Command, missions and redistributing more than $20,000 Strongsville, Ohio, assigned to the here,” he stated. “I just wanted “There’s a mix of excitement these Soldiers have lowered their arriving at the passenger terminal daily for in postal equipment and supplies throughout 256th Combat Support Hospital. to make absolute sure before we that can be palpable sometimes, shoulders, pushed through the R&R flights and providing a direct representa- the battlefield. The platoon spent months plan- “It could be anything, so you headed back.” because everybody’s watching bramble to continually surprise tive for Army Soldiers. The R&R team ning for the establishment of an APO from have to be well-rehearsed and After finishing the course, Rider you, and your mistakes are really their competition. manifests more than 2,000 Soldiers go- the ground up at Contingency Operating Sta- confident. That’s what we’ve been said that there are a lot of people highlighted in an event like this,” “I wonder sometimes. I don’t ing on emergency leave and R&R from tion Garry Owen supporting more than 1,400 doing and that’s our mission here, supporting him and that he wants explained McDowell. “In order to know if they know what’s com- and human resources operations while sepa- USD-S. The 678th HR Co 2nd Platoon plans, Soldiers and U.S. civilians on Garry Owen just to get more experience and to prove to them that he’s up for survive in a situation like this, you ing to them,” said Rider with a rated between four locations in Southern Iraq. coordinates and executes more than 50 mobile build confidence at every aspect of any task the judges might throw really have to take it minutes at a crooked smile on his face. “I think The platoon performs duties as a Postal Plans postal missions providing postal support and in- being a Soldier.” at him. time.” they’re going to have a bunch and Operations for United States - creased morale to those without the luxury of a The Soldiers mostly receive in- “A lot of people associate the Since the results of the USAR of outstanding NCOs coming to South, Iraq; provides official mail services on permanent post office. They service 1,331 cus- struction from Army Reserve drill Reserves as weekend warriors,” competition last month, these war- compete. I don’t know if they real- Contingency Operating Base Adder-Tallil, Iraq; tomers and generating over $60,000 in postal sergeants attached to Regional said Rider. “They show up one riors have been using each minute ize they got the best of the Army manifests more than 2,000 Soldiers for Rest and revenue from mobile postal missions alone. Training Center – East. These drill weekend a month, two weeks a to prepare their minds and bodies Reserve still training super hard to Recuperation leave and pass; performs multiple The platoon performs duties as Contract Offi- sergeants are experts at warrior year and play Army. But that’s for the upcoming challenges. So come kick some butt out there.” mobile postal missions to remote locations; cer Representatives for two APOs and provides tasks and train deploying troops not the case. We’re as tactical and far, they have been training on After completing the land navi- serves as Contractor Officer Representatives for daily oversight to more than 35 contracted at Fort Dix year-round, instilling technical as active duty Soldiers weapons, combatives, prepping gation course with hours to spare, two Army Post Offices; and facilitates the oper- postal employees. As CORs they are re- confidence in their basic Soldier and can be called up at anytime.” each other with general military these Soldiers’ hard training will ating and closing of two Soldier-operated APOs. sponsible for ensuring that all employ- skills. Spc. Joshua McDowell, a health knowledge questions and this be evident next month. They’re ees are adhering to and eight surrounding Joint Satellite Stations. “Confidence is really important care specialist from Omaha, Neb., day’s land navigation course. getting ready for the Department DID YOU KNOW? postal policies and The 2nd Pl., 678th HR Co. makes a signifi- at that level [Department of the assigned to the 7246th Installa- “As far as today’s course, it went of the Army competition, but is regulations and cant and lasting impact within the postal arena Army],” continued Rider. “When tion Medical Support Unit and well,” said McDowell. “There the competition going to be ready operating in ac- and the Southern region of Iraq by support- you’re wandering through the the enlisted USAR winner, agreed were definitely some obstacles, for these Army Reserve Soldiers? The qualifying factors for claiming Post Traumatic Stress Disorder cordance with pre- ing the responsible drawdown of forces. woods, you don’t want to be with Rider. syndrome have expanded. For more information, visit http://www.vba. and it was definitely a little thick The world will find out Oct. 22 at va.gov scribed contracts. questioning if that’s your point or “I hope to portray the Army in there. I think the course at- Fort Lee.

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What should junior Soldiers know about their run future in the Army Reserve? MUD “There has never been a better time to be an Army Reserve Soldier,” said Stultz. When Stultz entered the Reserve in 1979 By SPC. darryl l. montgomery it meant a lot to her to be able after five years of active duty, the Reserve was and SPC. h. marcus mcgill to participate with two of her a strategic force, under-sourced and lacking 319th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Soldiers and see them having equipment. SANDY RUN, S.C. – More than fun. “They loved every bit of it,” “The Army Reserve was your force of last 14,000 people came together here she added. resort … It wasn’t an exciting time to be in the Saturday, Sept. 25, to participate Another Soldier that partici- Army Reserve,” he said. in the largest single-day mud run pated was Christopher Judge, a Now, the Reserve is operational around the in North America. cadet training with the 207th world, in countries like Kenya, Uganda, Dji- The 17th Annual United States RSG. bouti, Italy, Germany and Haiti. Approximate- Marine Corps Ultimate Chal- Judge also enjoyed participat- ly 65 Reserve Soldiers on the Navy hospital lenge Mud Run, organized by ing and building cohesion with ship, USNS Mercy, recently provided medical the Greater Columbia Marine his fellow Soldiers during the care to about 12,000 Vietnamese and 29,000 Foundation, welcomed more than five- mile event. Cambodian civilians. 3,600 teams to participate and To prepare for the grueling There are great and fulfilling opportunities help raise money for wounded run, Harris said she trained four to experience that you would never otherwise military members and their fami- days a week for two months with have, said Stultz. lies who are in need of financial cardio training taking up three of Stultz continued by discussing the Army support during their times of those days. Reserve Employer Partnership program. Many difficulty. “Cardio was the deciding fac- companies have partnered with the Reserve to Organizers expected Calhoun tor in finishing the event,” said hire employees with integrity and values. They County’s normal population of Judge. “Although it required recognize the American Soldier has ethics, a

Photo by Spc. Darryl L. Montgomery 319th MPAD 13,000 to grow to almost 50,000 upper body strength as well, warrior ethos, said Stultz. on Saturday. without cardio, you wouldn’t be Case in point, Deutsche Bank—a global Of the 14,400 participants, nine able finish.” investment bank in 72 countries and known of them were members of the In addition to having good for its Women on Wall Street ® Network—re- 207th Regional Support Group, cardio, Judge said having a good cently expressed to Stultz the bank’s desire to 143d Sustainment Command attitude was just as important. develop a Veterans on Wall Street Network. (Expeditionary), based out of “Attitude is 90% of the event, “The opportunities for career growth are Fort Jackson, S.C. and our team had a positive at- there, and we’re going to make sure you get Staff Sgt. Sara Harris, human titude throughout,” he said. those opportunities,” said Stultz. “You’ll see resources noncommissioned “The most memorable part the world, help civilians, and become a well- officer, 207th RSG, was one of was going through the course rounded warrior citizen.” those Soldiers. together,” Harris said, “We went Along with Maj. Gen. Luis R. Visot, com- Harris said she enjoyed partici- in as a team, and came out as a manding general, 377th Theater Sustainment pating in the mud run and that team.” Command; and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael D. Schultz, command sergeant major, Army Top Left: A Soldier lands in muddy water during the 17th Annual USMC Ultimate Challenge Mud Run Sept. 25 in Sandy Run, S.C. Reserve; Stultz concluded his visit to the 143d Photo by Spc. Darryl L. Montgomery 319th MPAD ESC by attending the change of command Top Right: A muddy Soldier slides down an embankment dur- ceremony for outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. ing the 17th Annual United States Marine Corps Ultimate Daniel I. Schultz; and incoming commander, Challenge Mud Run Sept. 25 held here in Sandy Run, S.C. Photo by Spc. H. Marcus McGill 319th MPAD Col. Mark W. Palzer. Bottom: Staff Sgt. Sara Harris, human resources noncommissioned of- ficer, 207th RSG, moves through the final of the 32 obstacles the par- ticipants faced during the Sept. 15 USMC Ultimate Challenge Mud Run.

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