The Chief of Engineers Lieutenant General Carl A. Strock and Mrs. Strock along with the Meigs Chapter of the Army Engineer Association welcome you to the 137th Annual Engineer Dinner We would like to thank and Castle Ball the Montgomery C. Meigs Chapter of the Army Engineer Association and its supporting firms for their support and participation.

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Saturday, February 5, 2005 Marriott Crystal Gateway 1700 Highway Arlington, Virginia 22202 r. ~!P~~

Welcome to the l 37th Engineer Dinner and Castle Ball. This Pin the Castle on my collar. I've done my training for the team. year's theme, "Saluting our Engineer Heroes," is particularly You can call me an engineer soldier. appropriate. Engineer heroes have always played a prominent The warrior spirit has been my dream. role in our nation's history. Essayons, whether in war or peace Today, the great legacy continues as our nation fights the We will bear our red and our white. Global War on Terror. Thanks to Active Duty, Army Reserve, Essayons. We serve America and National Guard Soldiers, civilian employees, contractors, And the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. and supportive families, the challenge of our times has brought Essayons. outthe best in our engineer family. Essayons.

In Iraq and Afghanistan, soldiers and civilians continue to perform difficult missions under demanding circumstances. The courage, capabilities and commitment they exhibit are deeply inspiring. At home, the innovative and energetic work he Army Song of the engineer family helps to improve our nation's security, economic prosperity and environmental quality. Verse: First to fight for the right, For more than two centuries, our engineer castle has meant And to build the Nation's might, help and hope. Thanks to your selfless public service, the And The Army Goes Rolling Along. Proud all we have done, castle's meaning continues to be strengthened. Be proud that as of Fighting till the battle's won, a member of the engineer family, your service improves the And the Army Goes Rolling Along. lives of people around the world. Refrain: Then it's Hi! Hi! Hey! We are pleased you are with us tonight, and hope you enjoy a The Army's on its way. wonderful evening filled with fellowship and fun. Count off the cadence loud and strong (TWO! THREE!) For where e'er we go, Essayons! You will always know That The Army Goes Rolling Along. ~~~

-- /37tlt Annual Engineer Dinner and Castle Ball _. ~ -~- - --1 L-_ _,. Saluting Our Engineer Heroes w#'i~ morableLes Brownlee a(~~ Mr. Les Brownlee became the 27th Under Secretary of the Army on November 14, .¥r' ancois Louis de Fleury Medal 2001, following his nomination by As the Corps ofEngineers implemented the President George W. Bush and confirmation U.S. Army Regimental System, the Senior by the . He also served Engineer Leadership sought a means for as the Acting Assistant Secretary, Civil the Corps of Engineers to honor those Works, for eighteen months and from May individuals who have provided significant I 0, 2003, until November 19, 2004, he contributions to Army engineering. The served as Acting Secretary of the Army. He Engineer Regiment adopted the de Fleury was the longest-serving Acting Secretary in Medal as an award because of the values the Army's history. demonstrated by the man for whom it was named-values of special meaning to As Acting Secretary of the Army, Mr. Engineer soldiers. Brownlee fulfilled statutory responsibilities for recruiting, organizing, supplying, Francois Louis de Fleury, a Captain of equipping, training and mobilizing the Engineers, served with the new American Army and on 15 July 1779, led the Army and managing its $98.5 billion annual American attack on Stony Point. First over the wall, de Fleury was followed by a budget and more than 1.3 million Active wave of American bayonets. He rushed to the flagpole and cut down the British Duty, National Guard, Army Reserve and civilian personnel. He led the Army during both colors. In a matter of minutes, the fort was recaptured. For his intrepid behavior, Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, and spearheaded the effort to provide better the Continental Congress authorized a medal struck in his honor. force protection for our Soldiers engaged in combat through producing and distributing more Up-Armored HMMWVs and Interceptor Body Armor. To better care for grievously injured The Engineer Regiment awards three orders of the de Fleury Medal; Bronze, Silver, Soldiers, he partnered with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and implemented the Disabled and Gold. Soldier Support System (DS3) to ensure wounded and disabled Soldiers received the absolute best care and assistance available. ~ affSergeant Michael J. Langlois 2004 NCO of the Year f or Mr. Brownlee retired from the Army as a in 1984. He was commissioned in 1962 as a 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) and USA CE lieutenant in the infantry through the ROTC program at the University of Wyoming. He is a distinguished honor graduate of the U.S. Army Ranger Course, an honor graduate of both the SSG Michael J. Langlois graduated from high school in Spring Hill, Florida. He Infantry Officer Advanced Course and the Command and General Staff College, and a joined the Army in 1998 as a Signal Support Systems Specialist. He attended Basic graduate of the Army's airborne course as well as the U.S. Army War College. Mr. Brownlee Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and Advanced Individual Training at Fort served two tours in Vietnam. During the last two and a half years ofa four and a half year tour Gordon, Georgia. in the Pentagon, he was Military Executive to Under Secretary of the Army James Ambrose. SSG Langlois served in Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd U.S. Beginning in January 1987, Mr. Brownlee served on the Republican staff of the Senate Armed Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard", where he was named the 2000 Soldier of the Services Committee under both Sen. and Sen. . In March 1996, Year. Later, he graduated from the U.S. Army Prime Power School at Fort Belvoir, Mr. Brownlee was designated StaffDirectorofthe Senate Armed Services Committee by then­ Virginia, to become a Power Plant Production Specialist. SSG Langlois is currently Chairman, Sen. Thurmond. In January 1999, he was designated Staff Director for then­ serving as the Senior Power Plant Operator with A Company, 249th Engineer Chairman, Sen. Warner, serving until November 200 I, when he was confirmed as the Under Battalion (Prime Power), Fort Lewis, Washington. As a young NCO, SSG Langlois Secretary of the Army. graduated from the Primary Leadership Course as the Distinguished Honor Graduate and Leadership Award Recipient. His military decorations include the with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Bronze Star with SSG Langlois' awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal two Oak Leaf Clusters, and the . He is also a recipient of the Department of Defense Distinguished Public Service Award and the Department of the Army Distinguished with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters (OLC), the Army Achievement Medal with 3 OLC, the Civilian Service Award. He holds a masters degree in business administration from the Good Conduct Medal, the Global War on Terror Service Medal, and the Parachutist, University of Alabama. Air Assault and Expert Marksmanship Badges. SSG Langlois is married to the former Shelby Hovance from St. Petersburg, Florida. He retired from Federal service on December 3, 2004. They have three children: Seth, Ethan, and Isabella.

______,.____ ...... 137th Annual Engineer Dinner and Castle Ball _.. ~-----::) '-- Saluting Our Engineer Heroes ~QIUI/ "1111///~o/cgW11141 ~ ~ wt/IiPO 'lMIA~ Posting of the Colors Military District of Washington Ladies and Gentlemen, I propose a toast to our Commander-in-Chief. The National Anthem Military District of Washington Response: to the President Invocation Chaplain (COL) Mark E. Fentress I propose a toast to the . Welcome Colonel John R. McMahon Response: to the Army Chief of Staff

I propose a toast to the Engineer Regiment. Toasts and POW/MIA Ceremony Selected Leaders Response: Essayons and Major (P) Carol L. Anderson

I propose a toast to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Historical Vignettes Russell F. Davis Ill

Response: to the Corps Chief's Remarks Lieutenant General Carl A. Strock

I propose a toast to the Chief of Engineers. Dinner

Response: to the Chief Intermission (10 minutes) I propose a toast to our Allied Countries and our Sister Services. Introduction of Guest Speaker Lieutenant General Carl A. Strock Response: to our friendship Guest Speaker Honorable Les Brownlee Gentlemen, please seat your ladies. I propose a toast to the ladies. Awards Ceremony Lieutenant General Carl A. Strock Response: to the ladies and Sergeant Major William H. Flickinger

Closing Remarks Lieutenant General Carl A. Strock ***ALL: Please be seated for the POW MIA Ceremony. *** Retiring of the Colors Military District of Washington I propose a toast to members of the Corps unable to join us tonight and to the memory of fallen comrades. Dancing Begins

Response: never forgotten

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