Regimental Association April 2012 Newsletter

2012 CBRN JIIM-IA

Special Interest Articles: Register at the Link: 2012 JIIM-IA Conference & Exhibition Information theme for the conference Register now for Mark your calendars! The Strong Presence by the 2012 CBRN second CBRN Joint is “The CBRN JPEO-CBD: The Joint JIIM-IA Interagency Profession—2020 and Program Executive Conference at Intergovernmental & Multi Beyond.” This theme Officer, Joint Project Fort Leonard - National-Industry & focuses on the CBRN Managers, and Subject Wood Academia (JIIM-IA) capabilities, units, Matter Experts will be on Conference and Exhibition Soldiers, and technology CSM Gabriel required to enable the hand to share insight into will be held at Fort the future of CBRN Arnold becomes Leonard Wood 26-28 future force as described th in the current or defense as well as the 12 RCSM June 2012. developing Army updates on fielded CBRN See our Planning for this year's Capstone and Army equipment, products, and Scholarship conference is well Operating Concept. We capabilities via 10 booth Winners page 2 underway, and we will engage our strategic spaces ---both indoor and anticipate an even better thinkers of today and outdoor! There will also event than last year. The be a strong Presence by discuss preparations for th Individual our next set of challenges. 20 Support Command Highlights: (CBRNE).

CSM Gabe Arnold becomes the New Regimental CSM CBRN Ladies Only Command Sergeant Major Sergeant, Delta Network 2 Gabriel Arnold becomes Company, 82d Chemical the 12th Regimental Battalion, Fort McClellan, Loss of Commandant’s Command Sergeant Major AL; Battalion CBRN NCO, Mother 3 for the U.S. Army 27th Engineer Battalion Chapter News 4 Chemical, Biological, (Combat/Airborne), Fort Radiological and Nuclear Bragg, NC; Platoon Notables 4 School. Sergeant, 21st Chemical Company (Airborne), Fort Command Sergeant Major Baumholder, Germany; Bragg, NC; First Sergeant, Anniston Army Gabriel S. Arnold enlisted Depot Update 4 Opposing Forces Bravo Company, 82d in the U.S. Army in (OPFOR) Forward Support Battalion February 1989 as a 54B, Reconnaissance Team (Airborne), 82d Airborne Last Role Call 5 Chemical Operations and Squad Leader, 164th Division, , NC; Specialist. Chemical Company, Alpha Company, United

National Training Center, States Army Sergeants Command Sergeant Major Fort Irwin, CA; CBRN Major Academy, Fort Arnold’s assignments and NCO, Alpha Battery, 1/8th Bliss, TX); Operations positions include Field , Schofield Sergeant Major, 3d Chemical Operations Barracks, HI; CBRN NCO, Chemical Brigade, Fort Specialist, Service Battery Foxtrot Battery, 7th Field Leonard Wood, MO; 2-29 Field Artillery and Artillery, Schofield CBRN NCO Charlie Barracks, HI; Senior Drill Battery 2-29 Field Artillery, Continued on page 2

CSM Arnold – continued form page 1 Page 2 of 7 Newsletter Title

Command Sergeant worldwide deployments military schools include Action Badge,Drill Major, 82d Chemical including Operation Drill Sergeant, Airborne, Sergeant Identification Battalion, Fort Leonard Desert Shield/Storm, Jumpmaster, Air Assault, Badge, Senior Parachutist Wood, MO; Command Operation Enduring Battle Staff Course and Badge, Air Assault Badge Sergeant Major, 1st Freedom, and Operation the Ranger Indoctrination and the Valorous Unit Battalion, 48th Infantry Iraqi Freedom. Program. He is also a Award. Regiment, Fort Leonard member of the Sergeant Wood, MO; and Command Sergeant Major Audie Murphy Club. Command Sergeant Major Command Sergeant Major Arnold’s military education Arnold is married to the Coordinationfor and includes refreshments PLDC, BNCOC, for His the decorations ceremony include former Ms Viviane M. Garrison DAEGU, South ANCOC, First Sergeant the Legion of Merit, Goncalves of SAO Paulo, Korea.were Command provided theCourse Golden and the Wyvern United ChapterBronze Star Medal of the (1st Brazil. They have three CCRA. Sergeant Major Arnold States Army Sergeants OLC), Meritorious Service children, Gabriel Jr, has participated in several Major Academy. His other Medal (3d OLC), Combat Maximus and Isabela. In conjunction with the 40th Anniversary of the 415th CONGRATULATIONS CCRA Scholarship Winners CBRN Brigade the Golden Wyvern Chapter

The CCRA Scholarship independent scholarship sponsoredThe CCRA selected a reunion 7 dinner. Over sixty past students to receive a $500 Program awards selection company to memberscholarship ofto help the with group/brigade scholarships to spouses attended ensure the that reunion the process is their education. and children of CCRA fair and without bias. All dinner. members. phases of the program are Our Winners Are: independently managed Each year, the CCRA Nicole* * * * *Brigham * * * * * * * by Scholarship Managers conducts the competition Allie Cleaver (SM), a national, non- and the caliber of those TheAlaina Golden Dent Wyvern Chapter of the CCRAprofit receives organization with who apply makes the CoordinationMark Douglas Girone and refreshments for theextensive ceremony thexperience in selection a very difficult recognitionRebekah Hutchinson for outstanding support thethe management457 CBRN of were provided the Goldenone. Wyvern Chapter of the BattalionsStephanie Plinske “Best Warrior” Competitionscholarship conducted programs. Ω Carol Sorensen The CCRA uses an CCRA. in January 2012. The chapter provided History and In conjunctionCBRN Ladies with the Only 40 thNetwork Anniversary Events of (CLONE) the 415 th other items to soldiers during the competition. CBRN Brigade The first "CLONE"the Golden Wyvernvenue. And ChapterRegina Dugan email, and telephone # to: * * * * * * meeting* * * * * was * held in gave a very candid Virginia Morlock sponsoredMarch a! reunion Many sent dinner.and motivating Over sixty talk. pastCell: 508-450-5500 The chaptermessages continues to say how to work with local servicemorlock [email protected] member muchof the you appreciatedgroup/brigade the The meeting attended was such the a reunion organizations to enhance community recognition. dinner. opportunity to meet and success that it looks like it Until next time, The chapterchat with has other helped CBRNE thewill VFW be held increase again. it REMEMBER: "CLONE" * * * * * * friends.* * * * * * for Success! numbers by 10 this quarter.If you Our would members like to attend will The GoldenThe meetingWyvern was heldChapter at the of next the CLONE... CCRA receive s again beAmie teaching Hoeber’s home Community, Please Emergency provide your recognitionwhich forwas theoutstanding perfect name, support organization, the title, 457 th CBRN Response Team Training to service member Battalions “Best Warrior” Competition conducted Families and local community. in JanuaryLoss 2012. of theThe Commandant’s chapter provided Mother History and other items Suzette to S.soldiers McMahon, 72, during Legion the Post competition. #113, the She retired from Hardin of Radcliff, died Tuesday, Camp Knox Masonic Memorial Hospital in * * * * * * *March * * * 27,* * 2012 in Florida. Lodge in Radcliff, the 2006. Order of the Eastern Star A native of Cudos, The chapter continues to workin Radcl withiff and localthe Elks serviceThe CCRA shares in the France, she was a and Moose Lodge in sorrow of the Visser Kentucky Colonel, a organizations to enhance communityPalmetto, FL. recognition.family. member of the American 2 The chapter has helped the VFW increase it numbers by 10 this quarter. Our members will Graduates from the last CERT class included Ms. again be teaching Community Emergency

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Golden Wyverns Chapter Greenville, South Carolina th The 415th CBRN Brigade 40 Anniversary of the enhance community th celebrated 40 years in 415 CBRN Brigade the recognition. The chapter Greenville, South Golden Wyvern Chapter has helped the VFW Carolina. The Chairman sponsored a reunion increase it numbers by 10 this quarter. Our of Greenville County dinner. Over sixty past Council, Retired BG member of the members will again be Herman (Butch) Kirven, group/brigade attended teaching Community presented a proclamation the reunion dinner. Emergency Response on 22 February 2012 to * * * * * * * * * * * * Team (CERT) Training to the brigade recognizing The Golden Wyvern service member Families and the local community. the brigades’ service to Chapter of the CCRA the community and nation. receives recognition for outstanding support to th the 457 CBRN Battalions “Best Warrior” Competition Original members of the conducted in January th 415 Chemical Group. 2012. The chapter

provided Historical and Coordination and In 1988 the Group became other items to soldiers th refreshments for the Graduates from the last the 415 Chemical Brigade. during the competition. ceremony were provided CERT class included Ms. by the Golden Wyvern * * * * * * * * * * * * Amanda Carlson (Girl Chapter of the CCRA. The chapter continues Scout) and her Mother In conjunction with the to work with local Mrs. (COL) Patricia service organizations to Carlson, DCO 415th CBRN Brigade.

McClellan Chapter, Anniston Phil Trued, Chief of Staff The Chapter’s guest The Chapter’s March at speaker for February was luncheon was attended by (AAD), presents Mike Mr. Jenkins from the many familiar faces. Abrams (AAD PAO) with Center for Domestic the Order of The Dragon Preparedness (CDP) who provided a briefing on the program.

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Notables

BG Les Smith has been Command Sergeant Major Commandant of the Fort selected for promotion to of the United States Army Leonard Wood NCO Major General Security Assistance Academy. He’ll replace support Activity (Saudi CSM Johnson next year. Command Sergeant Arabia) Command Major Matthew Barnes, Sergeant Major. Tom Woloszyn took on Command Sergeant the mantle of Vice Major, USAG, Joint Base Command Sergeant President for Museum and Lewis-McChord. Has Major Ken Graham, has Historical Affairs. Tom is a been selected as the been selected as the next perfect fit for this extremely important position!

Update from Anniston Army Depot

By Mike Abrams

Anniston Chemical Agent concrete surfaces (similar vacuum minimizes dust Disposal Facility (ANCDF) in concept to highway generation and material managers plan to use a repaving projects). handling and we will not pressurized liquid nitrogen According to the plan, have to remove walls or system to perform ANCDF nitrocision enlarge openings for concrete scabbling in the technicians will use traditional machinery. Munitions Demilitarization compressed nitrogen “And just as important, we Building during closure ranging from 30,000 psi to will be able to reduce the When the Nitrocision system is in operations. 55,000 psi that, in liquid number of entries into use, ANCDF Instrument and The nitrocision system will form is between minus possibly toxic areas. That Calibration Technician Jonathan precisely shave off 140F and minus 300F. should improve schedule Whiten will rely on the control predetermined layers of The proven process works and operating cost, as well panel, left, and backup control panel to monitor the metal tank in concrete in rooms where mainly by thermal as improve our safety front of him, which is called the liquid agent is known to or expansion when liquid environment through some chiller. potentially have come in nitrogen, at extremely high known risk reduction.” contact with the floor. The pressure, penetrates the The nitrocision system was areas and rooms include surface of the concrete to installed in January, the Explosive remove potentially agent- systemization was Containment Vestibule, contaminated surfaces. completed in February and Explosive Containment operations began later that Rooms A and B, ANCDF managers and month in the Explosive Munitions Processing Bay, technicians prefer using Containment Vestibule. Toxic Cubicle, Upper nitrocision, in lieu of ANCDF personnel are Munitions Corridor, Lower hydraulic hammers and closely monitoring progress Munitions Corridor, Buffer other demolition to capture programmatic Storage Area, Toxic equipment. According to lessons learned for Maintenance Area and the Carroll E. Schmidt, possible use at other Mechanical Technician Tim Liquid Incinerator Primary ANCDF Closure Manager, storage and Wilson lays out the Nitrocision Room. In the hands of “Nitrocision does not demilitarization sites. system’s scabble head in trained technicians, this produce new or additional preparation for a training session. Systemization on the unit alternative technology is waste streams, there is no continues, but Wilson and the rest expected to eliminate potential for generating of the Nitrocision team are some early demolition to heat or creating a source learning as much as they can so enlarge doorways and of ignition, an integrated they’ll be ready to begin hands-on training when the unit is corridors prior to scabbling operational.

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Page 5 of 7 Last NewsletterRole Call Title We Dedicate this Section to Those Who gave the Last Full Measure

Colonel Larry Allen Sparks We Dedicate this Section to Those Who gave the Last Full MeasureLarry Allen Sparks, 62, second lieutenant into the Marilyn of Silver Spring, passed away on U.S. Army and received Md.; children, Tamara eadline Wednesday, Feb. 29, his master’s degree in (Sadron IV) Lampert of 2012. logistics management in Williamsburg, Va., 1988 from The Florida Kenneth (Lissette) Sparks From March 2009 until Institute of Technology. of Edinburg, Texas, and February 2012, he battled Daniel (Regina) Sparks of He served in the U.S. a stage IV malignant brain Spring Valley, CA. Army from 1971-1999, tumor. Larry’s courageous battle ended Feb. 29. retiring as a colonel. He then went into the civilian Contributions may be A 1967 graduate of sector and worked as a made to NIH National Cancer Institute Neuro- Bellefontaine High School, project manager in the Oncology Branch, Center he earned a degree in northern Virginia area as a for Cancer Research chemistry from Ohio government contractor Bloch Building 82 9030 University in 1971. from 1999 through March Old Georgetown Road, 2009. In June 1971, he was Bethesda, MD 20892- commissioned as a Survivors include his wife, 8202.

John Nicholas Martino 8/20/1924 - 2/20/2012

Johnny Martino was a brought home. This at Ft. McClellan, their member of Company A, accordion went to all the Survivorsreunion ininclude 1997 hiswas wife, 81st Chemical Mortar reunions, and Johnny Marilynhosted ofat SilverAberdeen Spring, Battalion, which landed on enjoyed entertaining Md.;Proving children, Ground Tamara Omaha Beach on 6 Jun family and friends. (SadronEdgewood IV) Lampert Area, and of their 1944. He went through Williamsburg,60th reunion Va.,was Kenneth hosted France, the Battle of the Johnny made grandfather (Lissette)Sparksat Ft. Leonard ofWood in Bulge and ended in clocks and made a special Edinburg,2004. Texas, and Daniel Germany. He was wall clock for a door prize (Regina) Sparks of Spring awarded five Bronze at several of the reunions. Valley,Johnny Calif.; was grandchildren,awarded the Stars, Purple Heart, World He was a major force in SadrOrderon Vof and the SimonDragon in War II Victory Medal and a obtaining a memorial Lampert,2004. Johnny and Angelica, was proud Good Conduct Metal. stone for the 81st Zackary,of being Noah a member and Landon of the Chemical Mortar Battalion Sparks;81st Ch andemical sisters, Mortar Connie He was the for the Memorial Grove at (Robert)Battalion Swartz and theof US Army President of the 81st Ft. Leonard Wood. BelefontaineChemical Corps. and Dianne Chemical Mortar Battalion Marmon of Sun City, Fla. Association for many The Chemical Corps He was married for 64 years and was hosted a number of Ahappy 1967 graduateyears to of Hilda responsible for organizing reunions of the 81st Bellefontaine(Darko) Martino. High School,He is numerous reunions. Chemical Mortar Battalion hesurvived earned a by degree his wife in and During the war, he found Association. In 1994 their chemistrymany loving from members Ohio of an accordion, which he 50th reunion was hosted Universihis andty his in wife's1971. families.

In June 1971, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant into the U.S. Army and received his master’s degree in logistics 5 management in 1988 from The Florida Institute of Technology.

Page 6 of 7 SPC Chris WorkmanNewsletter 1/15/1979 - 4/19 Title/2012

Sgt. Chris John Workman Chris graduated from Idaho began in 2008 when he passed away April 19, 2012, State University in 2003 with joined the Army Reserves at in the line of duty serving in a business degree. After Gowen Field in Boise. The Afghanistan in Operation graduation, Chris worked for Reserves solidified his desire Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Alliance Title Company and to become an active duty Workman was assigned to Title One Company. soldier. The following year, the 25th Infantry Division he enlisted in active duty Combat Aviation Brigade in Chris fell in love with Camille service and was assigned to Hawaii, where he was a Rudeen in Boise, Idaho, and Schofield Barracks in Oahu, gunner on a Blackhawk was determined to make her Hawaii. He was initially helicopter. his bride. On Nov. 14, 2009, assigned to the 8th Military they were married in Maui, Police Brigade, 71st Sgt. Workman was born Jan. Hawaii. With their union, Chemical Company, and 15, 1979, in Rupert, Idaho, to Chris gained a stepson, later transferred to the 25th John Ross and Anna Cole, whom he loved very Infantry Division Combat

Workman. Chris and his much. Chris and Cole had a Aviation Brigade. Chris was older brother, Harry, were great relationship, learning deployed to Afghanistan in best friends growing up, so much from each other. January 2012. being only 18 months apart. Cole loved having Chris as a They loved doing everything stepfather, and he learned As family and friends, we from hunting, fishing and so much about life and the were blessed to be together hanging out together. Every military from him. this past Christmas when moment they had was truly Chris, Camille and Cole special, especially being As a little boy Chris dreamed came home to Idaho to with their Dad while hunting of becoming a soldier, but spend the holidays. We all and fishing. his official military career have such great memories of humorous moments and quirky happenings. Chris had the pleasure of hunting and fishing with his dad, his brother, Harry, and Cole over the holiday break. They also loved to play their video games, being quite competitive with one another. Spending this time U.S. Army Sgt. Chris Workman, who grew together was such a joy and Mourners reflected in a portrait of Spc. Chris up in Rupert and had lived in Boise, was Workman at a memorial service for him and stationed in Hawaii.a He gift is of pictured opportunity here for three other soldiers killed in a helicopter with his wife, Camille,Chris. and his stepson, crash in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Cole Hayes, and his beloved beagle, Lucky. PROVIDED BY WORKMAN Workman, who lived in Boise and Rupert for Chris was preceded in death years before joining the Army, was on a FAMILY / IDAHO NATIONAL GUARD mission to pick up wounded Afghan soldiers by paternal grandparents, when he was killed. HEATH DRUZIN — For Harry F. and Ruby E. the Statesman (Gabardi) Workman; and maternal grandparents, John J. and Georgia Christ. Members who need our thoughts and prayersChris is survived by his wife, Tab Blazak suffered a mild stroke but is expected to make a full recovery. Tab was releasedCamille yesterday of Wahiawa, and Hawaii;moved down south to the rehab facility. His wife, Astrid is very happy to have him closer to home now stepson,and apparently Cole of Olathe, works very close to the facility. He is at the HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Fredericksburg, 300 Park Kan.;Hill Drive, in-laws, Room Dr. Randall 100B, Fredericksburg VA 22401. The telephone number is 540-368-7400. Visiting Hours are Monand -KathleenFri: 1600 Rudeen;-2000 and sister weekends: 1200-2000. Please keep Tab in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy and full recovery.in -law, Jessica Rudeen; and nephew, Chase Ireland, all of Meridian; parents, John and Anna Workman of 6 Rupert; brother, Harry and his wife, Sharlie and nieces, Aubree and Sophie

Page 7 of 7 About the ChemicalNewsletter Corps Regimental Title Association (CCRA)… Chemical Corps The purpose of the The Association is the and Industrial partners, Regimental Association Association is to promote principal fund raising arm and it is the one common National the heritage, history, esprit of the Chemical Corps bond among all persons and professionalism of the Museum, and supports who support the Chemical 495 S Dakota Avenue United States Army the collective legacy of the Corps. The Chemical Building 1607 Chemical Corps, and past, present and future Corps is proud of its , MO 65473 advance scientific, literary, Chemical Corps soldiers and civilians.

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