SOLDIER BY GEORGE l. SKYPECK

I was that which others did not want to be. I went where others feared to go, and did what others failed to do. I asked nothing from those who gave nothing, and reluctantly accepted the thought of eternal loneliness .... should I fail. I have seen the face of terror; felt the stinging cold of fear; and enjoyed the sweet taste of a moment's love. I have cried, pained, and hoped ... but most of all, I have lived times others would say were best forgotten. At least someday I will be able to say that I was proud of what I was ... a soldier. VOL. 13, No. 2

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STATE OF OHIO ADJUTANT GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT

State Commander-In-Chief Gov. Richard F. Celeste Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Raymond R. Galloway Asst. AG, Army Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Schulte Task Force 16: the mission is over. Ohio Asst. AG, Air Brig. Gen. Robert E. Preston guardsmembers return from home after six Public Affairs Officer/Editor 8 months with fond memories of Honduras. Capt. James T. Boling Executive Editor SFC Donald R. Lundy Troop F scouts of 2/107th Armored Cavalry Contributors: Regiment lend a helping hand on a cold rainy J.D. Biros, Layout Artist 196th PAD Photojournalists 19 night in Grayling, Michigan. HQ STARC 10 Photojournalists Unit Public Affairs Representatives Departments: Buckeye Briefs ...... 26-27 BUCKEYE GUARD Magazine has been recognized by Department of the Army as People ...... 28-30 the best of its kind among Active Army, Army Reserve and National Guard publica­ tions worldwide. In addition to the 1985 Department of the Army Keith L Ware RETIREES Cover photo by Award, BUCKEYE GUARD has been recog­ Cadet Aria Ala-U-Dini nized for professional excellence in MARK YOUR CALENDAR journalism with the following awards: Department of Defense, Thomas Jefferson ANNUAL Cover designed by Award - 1982; Keith L Ware Award - 1977, 1979,1982, 1984; National Guard Associ­ ONG RETIREES REUNION Master Sgt. Jim A. Hall ation of the United States, Best Newspaper CAMP PERRY, OHIO and Award - 1982, 1984. SEPT. 16 & 17, 1989 Private 1st Class J.D. Biros

Buckeye Guard Summer '89 Pg. 3 .., I

The following speech was wri!ten by Leon P. them. I' m glad to know many Americans with each other to share our dreams, so Schultz, the son of SFC Henry P. Schultz, do accomplish their goals. However I'm our children can only imagine how hid­ recruiter for the Ohio Army National Guard. especially proud to know that many eous hatred and war is to experience. Leon is a junior at Springfield High School, in Toledo, Ohio. His speech placed sixth in the Americans' goals are to improve the But, we are not the only people who district and he was awarded $50 from the Vet­ country that they live in, and to me that inhabit this world. Americans are only a eran's Administration. is the best thing that someone can set small portion of the people who occupy forth to accomplish .. .To benefit them this magnificent planet. ''Preparing For and the surrounding people ... America There are many others in the world America's Future'' is a blended nation, it has everything. A who feel the same as us, but are not as variety of people and culture, but most of fortunate to live in America. That does We all have expectation of America­ all .. . Dreams. America has been built not make them so much different than its people in the years to come. But due on dreams from day one. People travel us. We all cannot share the same land, to the rapid advancement of technology from all over the world to make their but we can share opinions and other be­ in the 21st century, it's nearly impossible dreams come true in the Promised Land. liefs. The sad thing is, sometimes, there­ to have accurate predictions for Ameri­ Because there is such a variety of peo­ sult of sharing opinions is war. ca's future. So what can we do to prepare? ple in America, there is a cluster of views We must learn to keep an open mind We as Americans have an allegiance to and beliefs of how life should be. Often and understand the difference between the flag of our nation- to stand beneath people judge one another by their race people and nations. And, to assure our­ it and admire the influence it has on our or the dreams they have. That isn't what selves and our children that we all get the lives. To respect the freedom it represents America is about. We are all special, and chance to fulfill our dreams, and to live and also the rights our Constitution gives we share many common goals. All of us in peace. Not just peace within our na­ us as United States citizens. We all have have an interest in success and to live full tion, but peace within our world. That is the opportunity to set goals in our lives lives and happy times. We can help one the only way we can prepare for Ameri­ and to do as much as we can to fulfill another into the future and we can live ca's future.

Guard Widow Expresses Thanks

Dear Editor: First of all, to all, to our dearfriends in As most of us, he didn't realize he was en­ up close in Alaska and he felt the heat the Guard, A BIG THANK YOU! My titled to other benefits. The men at the and rain in the fields of Grayling, heartfelt appreciation goes out to all of 1/136th Headquarters have seen to it that Michigan. the men and women who also mourned we have applied for everything that he He never wanted to quit the Guard. He the passing of my husband, Sgt. Fred had coming. sometimes wished it was still as easy as it Maslyk. The military influence in Fred's I would hope that men and women used to be, but he stuck it out like the sol­ life was really brought home to me with who decide to serve in the Guard as part dier he was in his heart and mind. the sight of the double line of uniformed oftheircareer goals take the time to find One of the benefits Fred receives as a men and women we passed through at out the benefits that accrue to them as a 20-year-man is a headstone supplied by the church and cemetery. The pallbear­ result of their service. the military. If I choose to buy him one to ers, members of Fred's Fire Support Fred loved the Guard. He had found match his parents who lay at peace with Team, were personal friends. This added the niche he needed. Through his 20 him, I could, but it seems to me, in Fred's emotional support really helped all of us. years of service, he had several positions, case, cost or not, for him to be bestowed The color guard and 21-gun salute, the including field wireman, cook, Redeye the honor of a servant of his country is flag presentation, and just the plain fact Missile Team, and Fire Support Team. He not only proper, it is just right! that you all cared was wonderful. also was his unit's public affairs represen­ Elaine R. Maslyk We did not realize what all Fred was tative for several years. Fred was decorat­ (Editor's Note: Sgt. C. Fred Maslyk died April 23, entitled to after serving 20 years. All he ed for his help in disasters such as the 1989, after serving 20 years and two months with the Ohio National Guard. He was with Headquar­ had ever mentioned was that he hoped 1969 riots at Ohio State University and ters, 1/136th Field Artillery in Columbus for 16 years for a small pension when he turned 60. the blizzard of 1978. He saw bald eagles and C Battery, 1/136th in Piqua for four years.)

Pg. 4 Buckeye Guard Summer '89 Firm Wants Military People Guard BY ARIA ALA-U-DINI 337th Personnel Service Company Runner o help alleviate some of the "work­ schedule and guard-time" prob­ Hits 10,000- T lems many guardsmen are faced with, a privately owned trucking company has come up with a plan that Mile Mark not only guarantees its employees time off for reserve duty, but also increases the DEEM AT GUARD MARATHON decided he was going to run the long chances of Ohio Guardsmen and veter­ races. In one of the recent 31 mile races, ans of getting hired. BY NATALIE GARVIN only four out of eight runners were able Schneider National Carriers, a nation­ State Public Affairs Office to finish. Deem was one of them. His wide trucking company, introduced this e claims he doesn't know all name was listed in " Uitrarunning" program last year. And G.E.A.R.­ that much about running, but magazine for this achievement. Guaranteed Employment After as of Saturday, June 10, 1989, The veteran admits he is hooked on Release-has been a success, according H Master Sergeant Kermit Deem had run running. " I don't feel good if I don't run;' to Jim jadwin, the company's recruiting 10,003 miles. All this from a 57-year-old he said. " You can't do anything about it manager. who thought he'd never run a mile. except go run:' "One of the things we have found is Now Deem runs daily and competes Deem has plenty of free advice for the generally, the same things that make a frequently in races of marathon length beginning runner. " It's like playing pi­ successful employee, also make a suc­ (26.2 miles). He has run in a total of 290 ano. You have to practice. You're only as cessful soldier;' jadwin said. races and collected 131 trophies, plaques good as you practice:' He says not to be­ G.E.A.R. is an employment program and medals. come discouraged. " Running is one of that offers service members and veterans " The downstairs is completely cov­ the few things you can't cheat on," he an opportunity to start a career in the ered;' Deem said of his basement walls. said. "Anybody can do it. It's not a great trucking industry. The benefits offered in­ " I've run so many races I can't remember achievement, if you work at it every day clude a tuition-free training program and most of'em;' he said. "There's a start and and go slow;' Deem suggests. "And don't special interview and screening process a finish;' he adds. "When the gun goes read any of those damn books. Start out for military personnel. off, my legs start moving:' enjoying running and then read the ccording to Jadwin, skills such as One of his recent races was 31 miles books to improve:' map reading, and the fact that long, a far cry from the first four-miler he " It took meforeverto get up to a mile;' Aguardsmen are more self­ ran in 1983 that he thought he would Deem said. " I thought I'd never go any motivated and disciplined than non­ never finish. farther than a mile and then when I got to military personnel makes them good Deem began running to prepare him­ two ..." candidates for employment. self for the physical training exercises he Deem tries to run for at least an hour a "They and their families have· also would have to do when he went to Basic day which allows him to run seven miles. learned to deal with long periods of sepa­ Combat Medic (A IT) in 1983 and he had " If I' m getting ready for something, I'll ration;' jadwin added. to compete with much younger people. vary that;' he said. He usually runs dur­ " The fact that guardsmen must be He started out walking for six months. In ing his lunch hour. He trains an eight to clean cut, pass drug tests, and are used to June of 1983 he started his running nine minute mile, but when he races, he working around heavy machinery also program. runs a six to seven minute mile. helps:' Currently Deem is in the top 10 in his Jadwin said currently Schneider has hen he first started running, age group in the state of Ohio. He recent­ nearly 60 military, and former military Deem planned on specializ­ ly turned 57. "I'm waiting until I' m 60;' personnel working for them and through W ing in short races. " I like run he says. "I want to be able to outrun, out­ their recruiting programs in Ohio, Penn­ ning as fast as I can and I can win;' he last the old-timers. The younger ones, sylvania, Indiana, and Illinois, he hopes said. However, he felt that too many peo­ too!" His goal this year is to run a race to increase that number by as many as 15 ple run in short races and he has compet­ that surpasses his age in total miles. He per week. ed in almost all of them anyway. He plans on running in a 62-miler this year.

Buckeye Guard Summer '89 Pg. 5 MASTER SERGEANT DAVE HERMAN PREPARES TO CHECK RETENTION STATISTICS

said. " He is the epitome of the newsletter into an analytical RETENTION professional soldier, very well­ management tool that is meaningful respected, not only in Ohio but to commanders. He has developed around the country:' many programs to ascertain attrition FOCUSES ON Herman has been in charge of the in the Ohio National Guard and uses section since 1983 and in the Na­ automation to his best advantage:' TEAMWORK tional Guard full-time since 1969. Af­ Herman said the active army re­ ter serving as a recruiter in 1975, he tention specialists went to automa­ BY BRIAN LEPLEY spent seven years as an instructor tion in 1986. Ohio was the first state HQSTARC and training and development NCO National Guard to switch to com­ at the Army's recruiting school. "Show me a leader who cares puters. Personnel turnover in any industry and can communicate and build is a problem that affects continuity "We made some changes to the teamwork and I'll show you im­ and effectiveness. The unique de­ programs they were using to provide proved retention!' - Maj. Gen. mands of serving in either the active a better analysis of the information Warren Lawson, Adjutant General or reserve armed forces today keep we were getting from the units;' Her­ of Iowa National Guard. the people in charge of retaining man said. " I've developed programs Lawson's comment at a recent qualified soldiers constantly looking on strength and retention that we Fourth Army retention conference for better methods. use to develop briefings. These are fits Master Sgt. David S. Herman As a leader in the war against attri­ available to battalion level, and well, even if it referred to unit tion, Herman certainly has his forces higher units at the commander's leaders. Herman, the Ohio Army marshalled. The unit climate profile, request:' National Guard's retention NCO, which he automated, is a survey that An old cliche says that statistics are was presented the Secretary of the units can administer to themselves meaningless unless you know what Army Award as the top Army Nation­ to identify their weak retention to look for. Herman knows. A unit al Guard Retention NCO for 1988 areas. Herman also distributes a may look healthy in retention but earlier this year. monthly newsletter that tracks the may actually be losing personnel. "The Adjutant General's number retention and attrition rates of every " Sometimes the numbers can one priority is retention and we Ohio unit. cover up a problem you don't realize couldn't find a better man to achieve " Dave Herman has a knack of you have;' Herman said. "A battal­ those goals than MSgt. Herman;' Lt. separating the wheat from the chaff ion of seven companies can have Col. Richard Dreiman, Ohio's regarding statistics;' Dreiman said. two units far overstrength while the Recruiting and Retention Manager, " He was instrumental in turning the other five are deficient. Those two

Pg. 6 Buckeye Guard Summer '89 can make the battalion look excellent and can look up to, they'll stay in. If when retention was hurt following in retention when it actually is not. there is nobody for the new soldier revelations concerning the tuition " Likewise, units who have con­ to trust and look up to, if the unit has grant program. Herman found it tinually not met their retention goals a sense of apathy towards the in­ ironic to be honored for that year but will usually have a section or two dividual, chances are good the sol­ he said retention in the immediate that consistently keeps their people dier won't last through his first future is likely to become rougher. on board:' enlistment." "It was a tough year, the worst Herman cites the 371st Support It has been only in the past sever­ since 1983, but we're the best so far Group, the 112th Transportation Bat­ al years that the Army has learned this year in our region (Fourth talion and the 737th Maintenance the importance of treating personnel Army);' Herman said. "Other fac­ Battalion as examples of units who better, lessening the emphasis of tors are presenting themselves that are consistently good at keeping equipment and mission first, last and are going to affect retention. their people. always. Taking care of the soldiers "Nationwide, the National Guard Briefings, newsletters and surveys shows a service's commitment to is getting stricter on weight stan­ are all the methods Herman uses but keeping qualified people in and dards, physical readiness tests, SQT the processing comes back to his happy. results and everything associated programs and his computer. He's with top of the line readiness;' he earned a reputation in the field long "We identify the factors that lead to said. " It's going to come back to the before his award. high attrition and combat those." units again to assist their soldiers in­ Master Sergeant Herman has " To keep soldiers in the National stead of ignoring them. The qualified made himself available to many oth­ Guard we have to help unit leaders people we want to keep can meet er state's retention NCOs, sharing in­ reconcile mission demands with the standards to stay in. It shouldn't formation and his innovative how the soldiers feel about what be a chore to retain them:' " We don't try to hide problems in retention programs;' Dreiman said. they're doing in the Guard;' Her­ keeping people in, we try to make " He's served on numerous national man said. "You can't accomplish the commitments to making the soldiers committees and seen his programs mission unless you have the people better so they can continue to adapted by those states:' and keeping them satisfied with their serve;' Dreiman said. " We identify "Retention is a function of two service in the Guard, with the unit, the factors that lead to high attrition areas - how we care for our people is very important:' and combat those:' and how we train them!' - MG "The guy that has influence all Lawson. the time is at the platoon level - fix An example Herman cites in this regard is the Cincinnati-area Weight Technological wizard that he is, that leadership and make these guys Watchers getting involved with in­ Herman does not lose sight of the love each other and you've got a terested soldiers who are on the fact that the single most important team that will stay together!'- MG weight control program. "Units factor in a person staying in the Na­ Lawson. must get involved in helping soldi­ tional Guard is how that person is This is the core of Herman's mis­ ers, whether it's weight, PT, or other treated while wearing the uniform. sion, central to keeping the Ohio factors;' Herman said. "Attrition management in the National Guard up to strength. With Stricter standards, apathetic units services is mostly a matter of com­ the help of 10 career counselors or enticement programs gone sour mon sense;' Herman said. "There across the state and his vast array of are all obstacles Herman has han­ should be a golden rule in the mili­ data, he keeps the idea of having dled. His drive to better understand tary, 'do unto the soldier as you soldiers content and re-enlisting in his mission has him trying to develop would have the soldier do unto you: the minds of unit leaders. software that can link all National "If a soldier isgoingto stay in the Na­ "We conduct briefings at every Guard retention offices, a chore that tional Guard, the deciding factors level we can to keep this idea in their was interrupted during the crisis last are going to be at the unit, the peo­ minds. PLDC, BNCOC, first ser­ year. ple he associates with and how he is geant's courses, the company com­ " Dave Herman has unlimited treated;' Herman said. " The soldier mander's course ... These are the potential. He's been very aggressive wants an ideal drill weekend, where avenues we use to get this informa­ in the position;' Dreiman said . he is genuinely glad to be at drill and tion about retention across to the "When he came here he was shy, al­ the unit demonstrates it is happy to leaders;' Herman said. " If we lose most to the point of being introvert­ have the soldier there. That mutual sight of the people, the people won't ed; however in recent years he has feeling has to last until Sunday's last be there for the mission:' really blossomed. He performs with formation. So far in 1989, Ohio is the only very little supervision and has be­ "We've found that if soldiers find state in the Fourth Army meeting come a tremendous asset to the one person in the unit they respect retention goals. This follows 1988 recruiting and retention program."

Buckeye Guard Summer '89 Pg. 7 GUARD AND RESERVE SOLDIERS RETURNING FROM HONDURAS GET A BIG WELCOME (Photo by SFC Don Lundy) Fuertes Caminos '89 Draws To A Close

BY DAVE SWAVEL "It was a beautiful job;' he said. " I response for help was tremendous;' he HQ STARC made a lot offriends at Camp Castle. I'd said. "It was a big job. Many of our civil­ like to go back with the next task force, ian soldiers gave up full-time jobs to help but I'm ready to come home for awhile:' pull this mission off. Right now my num­ fter six months in the Yoro prov­ Luttman, like so many other soldiers ber one priority is to help them get ince of Honduras, the mission of there for the duration, felt a sense of ac­ reestablished:' Athe 16th Engineer Brigade is over. complishment. He was proud to be a TF-16 involved more than road con­ Beginning in 1988 at Camp Dawson, member of the Ohio National Guard. struction. The Guard provided medical West Virginia, with " Operation Moun­ Proud to be an American helping those civic action projects and veterinarian civ­ taineer;' the Engineers started prepara­ less fortunate in the world. ic action projects to the Hondurans. tion for Operation Fuertes Caminos " I went with the idea that it was a cru­ Farm animals were innoculated against (Strong Roads). el country with a high poverty level; ' diseases and the people received dental Fuertes Caminos '89 is a joint effort Spec. Paul L. Corbett, HHC 372nd En­ and medical treatment. project between Honduras and the Unit­ gineer Battalion, said. " It wasn't their Voluntary efforts by units of the 16th ed States. The operation provides a farm­ fault, there was just no way to travel to Engineer Brigade produced clothes and to-market roadway for the mountain the markets. They had money but no way school supplies for the residents of the people of Honduras while allowing ac­ to spend it:' Yoro province. The units sponsored clothes tive Army, National Guard and Reserve The 21-year-old light wheel vehicle drives and collected scrap paper and components to receive "real world" mechanic looked down to his boots. His writing utensils to take to Camp Castle. training not available here. voice was fi lied with emotion. "I learned "I'd like to return to the country as a But for the Ohio National Guard so much down there. I always thought tourist;' Corbett said. But now that he is whom masterminded Task Force 16 of we were doing petty things on the back he just wants to eat a pizza. Fuertes Caminos '89, their mission is ac­ weekends until I saw the whole opera­ Luttman climbs into his car and begins complished. Time to come home with tion run. It was amazing." a short trek to the place he calls home. memories and experience gained. The 27-mile construction project in­ He is excited about what he has done As Sgt. 1st Class Francis G. Luttman, volved more than 3,000 Ohio guard­ and what he has seen. He will probably H HC 612th Engineer Battalion, stepped members working in two-week rotations never forget it. off the C-141 Starlifter aircraft at Wright­ from February until June 24. Far away another man begins a trek. Patterson Air Force Base, his wife was " We completely rebuilt six miles of He, too, is headed home, but he comes there with open arms and tears in her roadway and maintained 21 additional from the marketplace. His crops sold eyes. Luttman was home, but what he left miles during that period;' Col. James E. well and he is thankful. He is excited behind he would always remember and Caldwell, TF-16 commander, said. about what was done for him and other there was something inside him that According to Caldwell, the logistical farms in Honduras. He will probably made him want to go back. planning ofTF-16 took 13 months. " The never forget about it.

Pg. 8 Buckeye Guard Summer '89 Eagles Fly Under Bowman BY NATALIE GARVIN participates in equipment ordering and courses in Arabic, economics and State Public Affairs Office is always there to encourage the kids. history. Bowman promotes a family-like at­ Currently, Bowman attends Otterbein ost high school athletic mosphere on the team. "He's a nice guy University to earn his teaching certifi­ coaches concern themselves to get to know; ' lgel said. "A lot of peo­ cate. He has a 4.0 grade point average Monly with winning, but that's ple play for fun; ' he added. (GPA). When he finishes he will be cer­ not the case with Master Sergeant Clyde Scholl said, "He's gotten the maxi­ tified to teach history, political science, Bowman of the State Training Office, HQ mum out of the kids ... molded them to­ economics and languages. STAR C. As coach of the Watterson Eagles gether. He's turning out a quality Ideally, he would like to teach at Wat­ Junior Varsity boys soccer team for two product:' terson. " I feel very comfortable with years, and head soccer coach for the last Bowman says he wants his team to these people," he said. He likes the con­ three years, Bowman has earned the re­ "out-think and out-play" their competi­ cern the faculty has for the students. spect of players and staff as an excellent tors. Although winning isn't his top pri­ "There is a real caring for the kids here;' coach who' puts his team before his ority, the Eagles posted a 15-5-2 record he said. record. last season, and have a .772 winning per­ During the off-season of Watterson's " He's very concerned. Very dedicat­ centage for the past three years. soccer schedule, Bowman coaches a ed;' said Tom Scholl, Watterson's Athlet­ Soccer wasn't Bowman's first coaching youth team in Delaware. His 13-year-old ic Director. job. He coached football for middle son is one of the players. He also has a Bowman stresses that winning is fun, school kids and then elementary five-year-old daughter. but it is not what the team revolves students. Sandwiched in between his own work around. The team is a socialization proc­ Bowman is originally from Chicago and studies, Bowman finds the time to tu­ ess and support group to help the players where he attended the University of Il­ tor students having difficulties in school. adjust to life in high school, he ex­ linois in Chicago for two years. Bowman He was successful in helping a student plained. began his soccer career there. He was at who is now attending college. He is also a disadvantage becaue he was only one very involved in his church. He teaches owman's contact with the players oftwoAmericanson his team. The team foreign religions including Islam and begins in August with condition­ was made up of Europeans who start Buddhism to parishioners. "It's to help Bing and player selection. "That's playing soccer when they are as young as them understand other religions and the time of year I hate most;' he said. He five years old, however, he made the their impact on Christianity; ' he said. explained it is very difficult to work with transition from a goalie in ice hockey to kids for several weeks, get to know them, a soccer goalie. Bowman was able to use and then, " You have to tell great kids his knowledge of German to communi­ they didn't make it;' he said. cate with some of the other players on Once team selection is complete, this international team. Bowman meets with the players and sets the ground rules. " They know right off the bat what's expected;' he said. Wat­ is abilities with languages in­ terson has a weekly eligibility list that creased when he joined the Bowman keeps a watchful eye on. "If H Navy and became a linguist. He they can't keep their grades above a " C" speaks standard Arabic (and several di­ average, then they'sit:' he said. alects), Thai, German, and Laotian. Player Nick lgel acknowledged Bow­ Bowman was in the Navy for 10 years, man's policy. "He can be real strict at including three years of flying. He went times. He's a good coach. He knows to I ran where he taught English and elec­ what should be done:' tronic systems. He qualified the first women electronics specialists to ever fly owman is not on the teaching staff for the Imperial Iranian Air Force or the at Watterson. Scholl said there is Middle East. Balways a concern when they hire Bowman left Iran during the revolution LEADERS - Watterson High School's an off-staff coach, about the hours the and came to Columbus to visit. He end­ 1988 soccer team captains (kneeling, coach won't put in, thattheywill only be ed up staying and after spending a year from left) John Norton, Eric Hughes and around during the season. "That's not in the Naval Reserves, he transferred into Doug Scholl; with Coach Clyde Bowman the case with Clyde;' Scholl said. Scholl the Guard and used the tuition grant pro­ (stand ing, right) and assistant coach Dan explained that Bowman writes college gram to receive his degree from Ohio Walker. (Photo Courtesy of Suburban recommendations for the senior players, State. He majored in Islamic Studies with News Publications, Columbus, Ohio)

Buckeye Guard Su mmer '89 Pg. 9 PART of the MOUT operation consisted of performing maintenance in a tactical environment. (Photo by Cadet Aria Ala-u-dini) URBAN BY J.D. Biros 196th Public Affairs Detachment Time was running out. Two gate sentries confirmed last minute details with their sergeant major. A group of soldiers hastily worked to complete a sandbag bunker, while two others mounted a machine gun to an armored ve­ hicle. The rest of the concertina wire encamped guardmembers stood ready as the final few minutes ticked away. Then time ran out. 1200 hours. War had begun. On June 16, 1989, the 737th Maintenance Battalion, Newark, declared war during annual training at Camp Perry. The mock alter­ cation lasted 72 hours and challenged the 737th to secure and de­ fend an area while operating maintenance in a tactical environment. This time, however, the tactical environment was not the field. This time it was the city. " MOUT. Military Operations in Urban Terrain ... It's a new con­ cept to the 737th;' said Lt. Col. Haske! P. Stone Jr., commander. Preparation for the AT operation began months in advance. A read­ iness group from Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind., provided instruction­ al information and training concerning MOUT techniques. "It's very challenging;' Stone said. "We have to deal with new in­ formation and do a lot of planning:' Camp Perry was chosen as the battlefield because of its urban type environment. When the 737th moved in, signs of a fortified camp began to show. · Concertina wire was strung to mark the perimeter, bunkers were constructed, fighting positions strategically placed, M-8 chemical detection devices set, armored vehicles rolled in and claymore mines planted. Forward listening posts were also established, a reac­ tionary force prepared and possible enemy attack routes mapped. " The mission is the same, but the techniques are different from in the field;' 1st Lt. Richard A. Unger Jr. said. " You have buildings, cars and civilians to think about:' In MOUT, urban structures become terrain features and certain buildings become key points. A loss of a building can be critical to BACKED BY HEAVY firepower, Spec. Charles J. Coleman guards the the security of the camp, Stone said. front gate to the 737th Maintenance Battalion installation during a "Something we didn't do in Vietnam that they taught us to do was simulated MOUT operation. (Photo by Private 1st Class J.D. Biros) to put the sandbags inside the building instead of around it;' he said.

Pg. 10 Buckeye Guard Summer '89 SOLDIERS of the 737th Maintenance Battalion react to a terrorist attack. (Photo by Cadet Aria Ala-u-dini) WARFARE! "We conceal from the enemy how well we' re fortified. The trick is to appear as normal as possible:' "They're learning survivability;' said Sgt. Maj. Richard E. Evans. "We're training them to do non-MOS tasks ... like building bunkers. We move into an area and set up our positions:' For Spec. jim S. McCiellon, building bunkers was a first. "Our job is to build the bunkers as simply as possible in the least amount of time. But they have to be secure to fight from;' he said. Adding to the safety of the bunkers for personnel, there is only one way in and out of the camp. A steel gate is guarded by two soldiers and an armored vehicle with a M-60 machine gun. " There's a difference from being a guard and a mechanic," said Spec. Charles j . Coleman. " Here at the gate, it's the busiest spot. You have to be aggressive. You can't give anybody any leeway. You don't know who or what they are." What they might be is the opposition force. Small band terrorist attacks and attempts at camp infiltration were provided by the lOOth Manuevers Training Command, Army Reserve, Louisville. The lOOth also aided observers from the 4th Army with evaluating the 737th performance. "The 4th Army is.:very impressed with our enthusiasm and intel­ ligence from the enlisted up through the officers;' Stone said. The MOUT training is part of the 737th CAPSTONE requirement. If activated, the environment for maintenance would likely be in an urban setting. " It falls into line with the total Army concept;' Stone said. " It is our Army mission if called on. The training will help us perform our mission better if activated." Evans finds the MOUT experience something new for everyone. " The troops like it. The NCOs like it ... they're not putting up tents like on most ATs:' And when the war is over and events are examined and new knowledge is gained, Camp Perry will be returned to normal. Bunkers will be stripped down. Claymore mines and barbed wire will be gathered. ALTHOUGH Spec. Charles J. Coleman doesn't know it, the oppo­ No remnants of the three day war will remain ... except in the sition forces are attempting to deliver a letter bomb to the battalion military readin ess of the 737th. commander. (Photo by Private 1st Class J.D. Biros)

Buckeye Guard Summer '89 Pg. 11 SILVER FLAG ALPHA

BY MAGGIE C. PUSKAR " This is the first time a Guard unit has 180, and Tony Jones was named top gun 121st Mission Support Squadron been involved in desert warfare;' said for the unit in the M16 combat rifle Capt. Mike Casey, commander of Silver course. raining for hours, digging foxholes, Flag. It is tough training ... they hit the inhaling tear gas, sleeping little or ground fighting:' he second and final phase during T not at all, defending positions un­ week two is the real test. The entire der the sweltering sun, attacking the ag­ asey and 21 instructors squeeze T unit moves to "the field:' "Home" gressors during the freezing nights ... is as much extensive training and for five days is a small foxhole shared this the way to experience the desert? It C hands-on experience into two with another team member and perhaps was for the 121st Internal Defense Flight, weeks as possible. They deal with every­ even a snake, tarantula, coyote or scorpi­ (IDF), Ohio Air National Guard, during thing from weapons to the environmen­ on. This tactical phase provides an evalu­ two weeks of training in Nevada. tal elements. " We want them to feel ation of the level of combat and survival What kind of training would involve confident in any combat situation after skills. The 121st's mission is to defend an such masochistic hours and activities? this training;' said Sgt. Bryan D. Tweed, area of brick buildings called "Terror One could say it is some of the most dif­ NCOIC of the training instructors. Town:' Once there, the squads, instruct­ ficult training of its kind in the world ... It The first phase is a week of warlike ed to secure a " front line" of about 500 is Silver Flag Alpha-a rugged instruction scenarios, land navigational training, meters, began to defend the area sur­ and evaluation course designed to teach weapon skills, classroom instruction and rounding this "ghost town:' While living air base ground defense skills under physical testing at the SFA desert head­ in the field, the instructions are to de­ realistic combat situations in a desert en­ quarters, a barren area of few buildings velop defense fighting positions, conduct vironment. and some barracks. day-to-day operations and combat Remotely placed 40 miles from the The combat weapons training is in­ patrols, and always be ready for an at­ casinos of Las Vegas, Silver Flag Alpha is depth. The students qualify with the tack. "They put you in a warlike at­ home for the active duty 4554th Ground M-60 machine gun, M203 grenade mosphere with adverse environmental Combat Training Squadron (GCTS), launcher, M721aw rocket and the M16 ri­ conditions and see how you cope;' said based at Nellis AFB, Nevada. The dedi­ fle. Then it is on to the combat rifle Sgt. Brian Truax, "The training is very cated security police stationed here are course, which consists of firing at multi­ realistic:' noted as experts in the arts of ground ple pop-up targets at ranges of 50-300 It is important to be physically fit for the combat skills and take the job of teach­ meters. Handling the M-60 with ease, training. "You have to meet the weight ing survival skills seriously. Steve Lazar shot a 178 out of a possible and fitness standards before starting this program or you are sent home. You have to be in good shape to survive out here;' said instructor TSgt. Jim Scanlon.

nd surviving is what it's all about. One of the many jobs of a squad Aleader in the field is to make sure of that survival. A small part of that is to ·-· ensure that the unit members are drink­ ing enough water. This may seem simple, yet it becomes a matter of Iife and death in the blistering desert. And although the squad leaders, TSgt. Ken Griffis and TSgt. Dan Cotterham, make sure their team members have enough water, food and ammo, it is up to the individual to make sure he or she gets a canteen of water ev­ ery hour to prevent dehydration or heat­ stroke. Sweating under the direct rays of the fiery sun, while digging foxholes almost Senior Airman Chris Hyatt, Tech. Sgt. Dan Cockerham, Tech. Sgt. Ken Griffes and Sgt. as deep as she is tall, SrA Chris Hyatt Tony Jones guard while squad leaders make checks and assignments. (Photo by Tech. takes a quick slug of the warm water from Sgt. Maggie C. Puskar) her canteen. "You are always on the go

Pg. 12 Buckeye Guard Summer '89 out here. One person has to dig, while the other person keeps guard. We switch every 20 minutes;' said Hyatt. "You have to pace yourself in this heat;' added SrA Timitri Rogers, Hyatt's foxhole teammate. Nightfall starts to settle over the deso­ late land. An orange flare illuminates the moonlit sky and the action begins once more. "Alpha Control this is Post#6, I've got movement at azumith 125 degrees approximately 300 meters from my posi­ tion," heard softly over the radio to the foxhole nearby. "I have the same move­ ment from Post 5 at 60 degrees from that position:' "Give me cover fire. I've got him near the Joshua tree ... MOVE OUT ..." BOOM ... BOOM ... sizzle ... pop .. . pop ... ground burst simulators pop- ping ... tear gas exploding ... rifles fir- ing. The mobile firing team ofTSgt. Terry Hughes, SSgt. Tony Jones, Sgt. Brad Tho­ man and SSgt. Dave Klosterman move out into the now black desert and seize the aggressor. After a lengthy night, the sun begins to surface. The unit had a moment to reflect on the combat activity ..."It was a long night ... they attacked us twice and we fended off the attacks. Whatever we need to do as a team when we get back Sgt. David Arriaga peeps out of his foxhole to fend off the enemy. (Photo by Tech. home will be a piece of cake. This has Sgt. Maggie C. Puskar) really built our confidence as a unit;' said Cotterham. "I've lost all track of time;' said TSgt. Ohio Air Units Deploy Bradley Thoman, a bit sluggish after be­ ing alert all night. The grueling schedule continues for four more days ... and To England for 'Coronet Pine' nights. "Four nights in the field with no sleep and you really learn about sur­ The United States Air Force's Tactical support to the units while they were in Air Command (TAC) deployed nineA-7D the United Kingdom. TheA-7sdeployed vival;' said SrA Hughes. "This unit is really intent on learning aircraft from the Air National Guard's across the Atlantic Ocean nonstop and and training. Part of it may be they are the 178th Tactical Fighter Group's 162nd Tac­ were refueled in flight by Strategic Air tical Fighter Squadron, Springfield­ Command (SAC) Aerial Refueling first Guard unit out,here. It is going to be difficult for the next guard unit to do this Beckly Municipal Airport, Ohio, and Tankers. Military Airlift Command (MAC) C-141 Starlifters transported approxi­ well. The 121st really set high standards nine A-7D aircraft from the Air National Guard's 180th Tactical Fighter Group's mately 180 Maintenance and Support in their training;' said Tweed. " I feel confident that this unit could go to 112th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Toledo people and their equipment from the war and survive. The enthusiasm waster­ Express Airport, Ohio to RAF 178th TFG and approximately 180 peo­ Schulthorpe, United Kingdom from May ple from 180th TFG. rific; these are good troops who gave it their all!" said Lt. Col. Timothy R. Farrar after the 20 to June 17, 1989, in support of two These temporary deployments are part training came to a successful end. short-term tactical deployments called of a larger program called Checkered A few hours sleep, some real food, a CORONET PINE I and CORONET PINE Flag, in which United States-based Tacti­ cal Air units deploy to Europe, Alaska and roof over your head . . . some things you II respectively. the Pacific. The purpose of these short­ mighttake for granted, but notthe 121st While overseas, the 162nd TFS and term deployments is to familiarize Air Security Police after training at Silver Flag 112th TFS trained with military elements of NATO. United States Air Forces in Eu­ Crews and Support people with overseas Alpha. (TSgt. Maggie C. Puskar is an illustrator and pho­ rope's 48th Tactical Fighter Wing, RAF operating bases, areas and procedures. tographer for the I 21st 5/V.) Lakenheath, United Kingdom, provided

Buckeye Guard Summer '89 Pg. 13 'Think Safety; Says Air Guard Leader

BY RAYMOND D. WEBER lucky in the true spirit of professionalism be achievable in a safe manner. Chief of Staff, Ohio Air National Guard of our fellow guardsmen." The commander of every unit is ac­ Safety just doesn't happen by itself. Organizing for flying and ground safety countable for all the unit's incidents and We, as experienced managers and super­ means incorporating safety awareness, accidents. It does not matter that the visors, make it happen. As you are aware, sound principles and good operating commander was near the site of the oc­ safety takes no vacations. procedures into all functions of supervi­ currence, nor far removed from those or­ To begin every task with a positive ap­ sion. Thus safety must become an in­ ganizationally involved. I can, therefore, proach to safety, there are five basic func­ tegral part of our daily activities. An think of no stronger argument and com­ tions in the process. The five interrelated expanded list of our daily safety aware­ mitment for the need of our com­ functions are PLANNING, ORGANIZ­ ness activities would include: 1) assigning mander's involvement in organizing for ING, STAFFING, DIRECTING, and CON­ authority and responsibility (i.e. Flight safety. Organizing for flying and ground TROLLING. As good managers, we Leaders, Aircraft Commanders, Vehicle safety begins with the commander's ac­ realize these five functions are continu­ Supervisors, Maintenance Technicians, ceptance of this accountability, and sub­ ous in nature; therefore, at the end of Command Post Controllers, Heavy sequent commitment to organizational each day, controlling leads directly back Equipment etc. to mention just a few). safety. All unit members must share, with to planning and the entire safety program 2) Planning (i.e. the development of poli­ the unit commander, this accountability is repeated. Effectiveness and improve­ cies, objectives and methods). 3) Staffing, and commitment to safe operating prac­ men"t are vital as a result of this continu­ to include education and training. 4) The tice and procedures. I might add that my ous, ongoing supervisory process. development and enforcement of good personal feeling is that all of Ohio's out­ Remember, the basic reason for an ac­ operating standards and directives. 5) An standing commanders fall in this com­ cident prevention program is to identify, award and corrective system, (i.e. our an­ mitment to safety excellence. Their correct or eliminate errors. The results of nual Tappan Award or some type of cor­ excellent safety record is indicative of errors occur in random patterns, ranging rection criteria). Rewarding good their number one priority, Safety. from minor damage or injuries to total behavior is always better than punishing Safety is everyone's job. Do your part; disasters. As we all realize in our daily bad behavior. Directives are rules of be­ set the tone and watch all the good things lives, the vast majority of errors result in havior - standards are measures of happen. We are not perfect people, but no damage or injury. Recall the old achievement; therefore standards must we strive for a perfect mission: to train, cliche', " I'd rather be lucky than good:' agree with both the unit's objectives and support and defend the United States of I advocate " I'd like to be both good and those of higher headquarters and must America.

O'Reilly Gets Award Second Lt. Thomas O' Reilly, from 179th Tactical Airlift Group Chosen • the 121st Tactical Fighter Wing at Rick­ en backer Air National Guard Base, ANG Comptroller Organization of '88 was chosen to receive the Citizen Sol­ dier Award upon his recent gradua­ The 179th Tactical Airlift Group, Ohio National Guard Suport Center personnel tion from the Air Force Academy of Air National Guard, was recently chosen from Andrews Air Force Base, judge the Military Science in Tennessee. to receive the 1988 Air National Guard units based on a justification data sheet, 0' Reilly, from Westerville, is an ad­ Comptroller Organization of the Year which describes the outstanding pro­ ministrative maintenance officer with Award from among Air National Guard grams and services the unit provides. the 121st. The award is given to the units across the country. "The actions of the personnel assigned candidate that best represents the Commanded by Colonel Fred Larson, to the Comptroller fu.nction have clear­ military image to both Air Fore~ and the unit's 13-member office supports ap­ ly demonstrated professionalism, de­ civilian personnel. proximately 169 Military Technician, 45 pendability, and sincerity in the 0 ' Reilly had a head start on achiev­ AGR and 870 military personnel at the performance of their duties;' comment­ ing success. During six years on active Mansfield Lahm Airport, Mansfield, ed Brigadier General Phillip G. Killey, duty in the Air Force he was named Ohio. director of the Air National Guard. Airman of the Year for the 3rd Air Di­ " The Comptroller office oversees pay­ "This is the first year the office has won vision at Anderson AFB in Guam. ing the bills, computing travel vouchers, the award;' Colonel Larson added, "My He joined the 121st in 1984 and paying both the military and civilian em­ personal feeling is they are an outstand­ graduated from Ohio State University ployees and devising a budget for the ing group. All too often, the support folks in 1986 with a bachelor's degree in base;' said Sergeant Sandy Finfgeld, an don't get the recognition they deserve:' business administration. office staff member. The unit will represent the Air Nation­ Finfgeld said a board, comprised of Air al Guard in Air Force-wide competition.

Pg. 14 Buckeye Guard Summer '89 200th CES Is Hennessy Winner

The 200 Civil Engineer Red Horse Squadron, Camp Perry, Ohio, for the sec­ ond consecutive year received the spe­ cial Hennessy Award for having the best food service program in the Air Nation­ al Guard small unit category. Commanded by Colonel Phillip Wil­ liams, the Red Horse Squadron's food service section, which serves approxi­ mately 220 personnel, also won the COL HIGGINS (LEFn, BRIG. GEN MOORMAN award in 1988. Food Service Officer Major Dennis Tactical Flying Safety Award Coy said the Hennessy Award is a nation­ Goes To 1 78th TFG al award given to the best of each branch of the United States Ai r Force, the Air The 178th Tactical Fighter Group each of the more than 1,000 dedicated Force Reserve and the Air National (TFG) received the 1988 Ohio Tactical men and women who are members of Guard. Flying Safety Award March 19 during the 178th TFG. Although the Hennessy Award has ceremonies at Springfield Air National Areas evaluated include operational recognized selected United States Air Guard (ANG) Base, Springfield-Beckley flying, operational limitations, safety in­ Force and Air Force Reserve units since Municipal Airport. Brig. Gen. Raymond spections, exercises, and training. This 1956, Coy said 1988 was the first year the E. Moorman, Deputy Chief of Staff, awa rd is presented annually to the Air National Guard was urged to Ohio ANG, presented the award to Ohio ANG tactical fighter unit with the compete. Colonel Richard E. Higgins, Com­ best flying safety program. The unit also The Hennessy Award program was mander of the unit. Moorman received this award in 1987. The 178th created by john Lawrence Hennessy, a described the award , which symbo­ TFG flies the A-7D, Corsair II Tactical jet member of the Hoover Commission, lized the combination of man and ma­ Fighter, which is capable of supporting who was recognized as one of the na­ chine in competitive flight, as a tribute worldwide air to ground combat oper­ tion's most capable and respected hotel to the outstanding performance of ations. and restaurant executives before and during World War II. In 1943, President Local Civil Air Patrol Awards Banquet Held Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed Hen­ .. nessy Chairman of the War Food Com­ Members of the Springfield Ross P. Bar­ leadership:' Cadet Sergeant Mausteller mittee to develop food service systems rett Composite Squadron 702, Ohio was presented the award by Colonel capable of sustaining millions of military Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, a tenant unit Richard E. Higgins, Commander of the personnel involved in the war effort, Coy at Springfield Air National Guard (ANG) 178th Tac Ftr Gp, which supports and said. Base, Springfield-Beckley Municipal Air­ hosts the Cadet program. " The 200 CERHS food service person­ port, were honored at a recent Group 7 Other 702 Cadets recognized were Ca­ nel have been able to foster the manage­ awards banquet at the Wright-Patterson det Sergeant james A. Killion, Cadet with ment effectiveness, attitude, professional AFB Noncommissioned Officer's Club. the most accomplishments; and Cadet bearing and teamwork that is so crucial Cadet Sergeant Michael Mausteller, Jr., Sergeant Lewis E. VanHoose, Outstand­ to the Air Force Mission;' he added. was recognized as the Springfield ANG ing Cadet of the Year. Cadet Squadron Food Service personnel for the unit in­ Base O utstanding Cadet of the Year for 702 Commander, Captain Michael clude: MSgt. Larry Ingram, Food Service 1988. This award, sponsored by the Mausteller, Sr., was recognized as the Supervisor; TSgt. David Hofacker; SSgt. 178th Tactical Fighter Group, is present­ Group 7 Squadron Commander of the Rodolfo Garnza; SSgt. Loren Odegaard; ed "in recognition of a demonstrated Year by Lt Col Allen Neese, Group 7 Sgt. Jeffrey McNutt; SrA. Richard Leh­ abili ty to inspire others to excel- Commander. mann and A1C Brett Fries.

Buckeye Guard Summer '89 Pg. 15 ... .. _...... _-

TAC OFFICER, 2nd Lt. Robert C. Bramlish, encourages an officer candidate to "drive on:' (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Larry L. Rinehart) OCS Promotes A Common Goal

BY J.D. BIROS The long days for candidates are filled At the end of AT, junior candidate Orr 196th Public Affairs Detachment with physical training and classes. The watches as the seniors receive their com­ There is a common goal that they're nights are short, providing only five hours missions. He knows he has a long way to striving to accomplish. of sleep. The way to make it through AT go and he doesn't know which of his There is no room for individuals. They is teamwork. classmates will go the distance. But he must work as a team. Less than half of For the senior candidates things are a knows he can make it if he wants it. them made it this far. little different the second AT. The stress And when he gets it, he' ll wear the It is within their grasps and they have and decision making is still there though. same bars that his father and his father earned it. "For the seniors, we use infantry tactics before him wore when commissioned. A brass bar. The rank of second lieu­ to teach leadership;' said Maj. Albert E. tenant. The privilege to be a U.S. Army Maynard, instructor. officer. Instruction includes day and night "You have to do it and do it and do it;' patrols, field tactics, movement on foot, said Officer Candidate School junior armor orientation, use of helicopter air­ candidate Stewart T. Orr. lifts, battle situations and care of troops. Orr, a member of OCS class 37, start­ "The program is very selective by na­ ed in May on his trek through the Ohio ture;' said Staff Sgt. James J. McCam­ Military Academy OCS program. bridge, OCS field instructor. "The "Everything has a purpose here," he candidates have to work hard and have said. "Being a lieutenant is worth the to be motivated to make it:' work and it isn't for those who don't real­ Training combat-ready officers takes an ly want it:' experienced staff of instructors and per­ For junior candidates like Orr, the first sonnel. AT is a stressful one. "OCS won' t be able to go on without "We put a lot of mental and physical the support of other Ohio Guard units;' fatigue on the juniors, but we never take Maynard said. Personnel from units each it too far;' said 2nd Lt. Robert C. Bram­ year volunteer time to provide manpower lish, OCS TAC officer. "We want them to for OCS ATs. The program also has very learn to respond under stress with a calm little equipment of its own and depends head. There are two things you can do in on borrowing items needed for training. a situation. You can react and you can " We graduate good officers because respond:' OCS is a good program; ' said Command IN THE WOODS of Camp Custer, Michi­ Reacting to a situation is an instant ir­ Sgt. Maj. Jerry L. Wade, volunteer in­ gan, Staff Sgt. James J. McCambridge in­ rational act. Responding to the situation structor from the 54th Support Center. structs a class on tactical air movements is a thinking process and the correct way Wade has assisted with OCS training for to officer candidates. (Photo by Private to deal with a problem, Bramlish said. 10 years. 1st Class J.D. Biros)

Pg. 16 Buckeye Guard Summer '89 PLDC Is Not Basic Training BY KElLI BLACKWELL sides and the instructor at front. This ar­ navigation, cover and concealment, field HQSTARC rangement promotes class participation. communication, and nuclear, chemical " The small, informal groups are help­ biological training. The students were Some sergeants and specialists sign up ful, because you learn more if you can sit graded on their readiness and defense of for Primary Leadership Development and talk things over instead of being lec­ the opposing force, and performed res­ Course because it's a prerequisite for tured to, like in school," said PLDC stu­ cue missions in given scenarios. promotion. Others sign up because it's a dent Sgt. Pat Francis of Company R, 4th After graduation, sergeants and requirement for individual military occu­ Squadron, 107th Armored Cavalry. "I specialists have new feelings of self pations. Many are apprehensive, think­ like the way the Army's gone from yelling achievement. "PLDC deals with the ing they're getting involved in a at you like you're a nobody to teaching specifics on the operations of the enlist­ two-week version of basic training. and treating you as an individual:' ed soldier;' said Spec. Collin Artz, Co. H, "We don't yell at them. We don't dog A three-day field training exercise took 2nd Squadron, 107th Armored Cavalry them. We treat our NCOs with respect;' place during the second week, concen­ Regiment. "Your inputs are valued said Sgt. Bonnie Menrath, administrative trating on common skills such as land here:' supervisor. with the Ohio Military Academy. This year, PLDC was conducted at the same sites as annual training. From July 8-22, Troop Command was at Camp Grayling, Ml for AT. One-hundred-forty­ five of its members, representing 10 units, participated in PLDC. During the first week of the course, the group was divided into 11 squads. The students had classes on wearing of the uniform, fundamentals of leadership, air/land battle, and human behavior motivation. Physical training and Drill and Ceremony were practiced on a daily basis. Unlike typical courses, PLDC al­ lows its students to learn how to lead and instruct. In the classrooms, tables are set up in PART OF the Primary Leadership DevelopmentCoursefor NCOs at Camp Grayling, a square with students sitting on the out Michigan, involves drill and ceremony commands. (Photo by 1st Lt. jane M. Lengel)

PARALL£LS (Continued from cover)

Black helmets all.around, humiliating, devastating, always Enemy all around, devastating, mutilating, always trying to trying to break me break through lines How can I think? What should I do? My PDORs are late. How can I think? What should I do? My air support is late, Cadence is ringing in my ears. shells ringing in my ears One mistake, the platoon goes down, one sir, two sir ... One mistake, the platoon goes down, one dies, two die Request permission to recover. Only the enemy can grant permission to recover.

A curious mixture of monotony and anxiety, never the same but ever repeating A curious mixture of monotony and anxiety, never the same Counting the days till this game is over but ever repeating Why don' t I just sign my LOR Counting the seconds 'til this fire fight is over and curl up in my sleeping bag? Why don't I just sign my LOR and curl up in my body bag? Cool morning air, another end, another beginning Never recovering from the night before Constant state of muscle soreness and mental fatigue -1st Lt. Michael Ore, Senior TAC, OCS Never sleeping, never enough time. 24HBI

Buckeye Guard Summer '89 Pg. 17 "Sergeant Young Hall" Dedicated Ohio WWII Hero Honored in Arkansas Beyond the call of duty- the Medal of His unit invaded New Georgia, a small placed a wooden cross over his grave. Honor is awarded by Congress to military island in the Solomon Islands, where his Young's parents received their son's personnel for gallantry and bravery in ac­ actions would earn him the nation's posthumous Medal of Honor on Jan. 6, tion against an enemy. highest honor. 1944. Rodger Young, a 25-year-old Clyde, As daylight faded on the last day of His memory lives today in the hearts of Ohio farm boy was one of 20 National July, 1943, Young's platoon was in an ad­ National Guard soldiers who will walk Guard soldiers who earned the nation's vanced position when a Japanese ma­ through "Sergeant Young Hall" and highest military decoration during World chine gun on his left flank opened fire remember that heroes are not born as War II. from 75 yards away, cutting Young's pla­ such. Action in the face of adversity, de­ Young was honored again April15. The toon off from the main body. Young was cisions based on leadership develop­ U.S. Army National Guard's Recruiting hit in the shoulder during the first burst of ment, and dedication to the principles of and Retention Department dedicated a fire. freedom make for heroic action. portion of the Professional Education Young shouted to his platoon sergeant And makes for men like Rodger Young. Center at Camp Robinson, North Little and old school friend, "Get the platoon Rock, to the memory of this gallant out of here! I'll take care of this machine soldier. gun." Born at Tiffin, Ohio, Young grew up He crawled slowly toward the gun. An­ during the Great Depression. He liked other burst of fire tore through his right baseball, dancing, bowling and country hand, smashing his rifle and ripping his music. chest apart. He crawled on, severely in­ He joined the Ohio National Guard jured, throwing grenades until he was when he was 19. The Buckeye State ac­ within 10 yards of the Japanese. His pla­ cepted him for service in spite of poor toon was still pinned down and he was eyesight and hearing problems. down to his last grenade. He pulled the President Franklin D. Roosevelt, facing pin. The machine gun caught him again the threat of war, federalized the Nation­ as he raised up to throw. But his aim had al Guard in 1940. Young was assigned to been good; his last grenade had killed the 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infan­ the Japanese gun crew. try Division and, shortly after the bomb­ His platoon returned the next morn­ ing at Pearl Harbor, transferred to the ing, wrapped his body in tent cloth and Pacific to fight the Japanese. buried him where he had fallen. They Rodger W. Young Conference Provides Forum For Army Trainers BY NATALIE GARVIN of senior training NCOs of a II commands Other plans discussed at the confer­ State Public Affairs Office in the state. The committee developed ence were the making of video tapes of Trainers from Army Guard units the Trainer's Workbook which is intend­ required mandatory briefings. Tomcik throughout Ohio gathered in Worthing­ ed to change with current training philos­ hopes this will be done before the next ton this spring for the first State Training ophy. It is focused at the new unit trainer, training year. They are also developing a Conference. Approximately 130 people but also responsive to the needs of all standard policy for units without the attended including representatives from unit trainers, Howley said. proper rank structure to conduct Skill detachments, companies and major "The Trainer's Workbook provides a Qualification Testing which is part of the command headquarters, said Lt. Col. standard guidance for training manage­ Individual Training and Evaluation Pro­ Dennis Tomcik of State Training Office. ment in Ohio National Guard units;' gram of Ohio. Tomcik said the intent of the confer­ Howley said. The main goal is to reduce the adminis­ ence was to familiarize people with the The workbook covers areas such as train­ trative workload in the area of training. state training office and put faces with ing management, standardized yearly " Generals Richard Alexander and names. The conference provided a fo­ training plans, information on processing of Thomas Schulte fully support this;' rum for trainers from the field. school applications, weapons qualifica­ Tomcik said. The conference also covered items tions, and civilian education programs. " The State Training conference may be­ coming up in the future. Tomcik said "The book already has been very well come an annual meeting. Future meet­ several of the ideas submitted will be received by trainers who indicate that ings will be geared more toward work used. Sgt. Maj. Michael Howley ofTroop they are happy it's finally available;' groups rather than a general con­ Command was chairman of a committee Howley said. ference:'

Pg. 18 Buckeye Guard Summer '89 t i107th Soldiers Rescue Civilians BY J.D. BIROS 196th Public Affairs Detachment "We weren't sure what it was. We thought mortar 1mpact zone. The 107th Armored Cavalry Regiment it might be the opposition force, but when Seavers and his grandson wore only their Scouts: the eyes and ears of the Ohio Na­ we called out to ask if it was a real life emer­ pants and his wife and granddaughter were tional Guard ... to search and report. gency, we knew something was wrong;' robed in the bare minimum clothes, Christ­ On the cold, rainy night of july 12 at Camp Clouse said. man said. Grayling, MI., 2nd Squadron of the 107th Troop F then went to administrative status The Military Police were radioed for as­ did more. and turned on their service lights. Huddled sistance and members ofTroop F provided While blazing a trail during night around a small fire sat four cold, wet, lost field jackets, blankets and shelter halves to l manuevers, Troop Foxtrot, first platoon ex­ civilians. the civilians, Clouse said. perienced difficulty with a M-113 armored Norman Seavers from Bohumus, Mich., When the MPs arrived, three members of personnel carrier. his wife, jenneveue and their two grandchil­ Troop F had remained behind with the When the crew stopped to examine the dren, Liberty Bell, 13, and Norman, 9, had Seavers while the rest of the unit continued vehicle, they discovered something they been looking for a piece of property for sale on their mission, LeBrasseur said. hadn't anticipated, said 2nd Lt. Kevin R. when their 1989 Lincoln Towncar became Clouse, Christman and Spec. Paul Valko Clouse, 2/107th tank commander, Mas­ stranded in the sand. stayed to comfort the civilians. sillon. They deserted their car in search of as­ Crawford County Sheriff's Department The dismounted scouts heard cries of sistance at 10 p.m. and found only disorien­ was notified of the situation and the MPs "Mayday, mayday, G.l.s help" off in the tation. transported the Seavers to town. distance. The Seavers wandered into the forests of "Two of the MPs gave their jackets to keep "I saw a glare about 200 meters out Camp Grayling and were caught in a rain the people warm. We put them in the vehi­ through the night vision goggles;' said Sgt. storm. After walking for two-to-three hours, cles and turned up the heat;' LeBrasseur Bill T. Christman, 2/107th track commander, they built a small fire from their clothes to said. Massillon. protect themselves from the cold and hope­ The 107th Armored Cavalry Regiment Quickly but cautiously, the scouts ap­ fully be spotted. They were found at 1 a.m. Scouts: the eyes, ears and heart of the Ohio proached the scene. by the Guardsmembers near a restricted Nat1onal Guard. New Chemical Company Gives Its All BY KELLI D. BLACKWELL Section Leader Staff Sgt. Norman Walters, sions we search, observe and report on HQSTARC deliberate decon is thorough and complete known or suspected areas that may be sub­ decontamination of NBC agents to a safe en­ jected to NBC contamination. We determine Chemical agents aren't used to kill, per se, vironment; hasty decon eliminates enough the type and level of contamination density, they're used to disable and incapacitate. They contaminants from personnel and equipment and report findings to our higher head­ create casualties, allowing easy take over by the aggressor. The opposing forces are ready. to safely allow movement into a chemical­ quarters." And now, so is the Ohio Army National clear environment. Faletic summarized, "We do a whole lot with very little. We may have only 13 people Guard. The company also planned and performed The Ohio Guard is one of only two Guard smoke and CS gas attack mission, hasty here, but we have the attitude of 130:' For more information on becoming a mem­ units within the nation that has a chemical bridge crossi ng, water and fuel support, and ber of the 107th Chemical Company, contact company. The 107th Chemical Company is a NBC reconnaissance. Sgt. 1st Class john Gibbons, reconnaissance 1st Sgt. james Gribble at (216) 929-9772. newly organized unit of the 107th Armored platoon sergeant, said, "On NBC recon mis- Cavalry in Stow, Ohio. Sgt. 1st Class Frank Faletic, operation sergeant, said, " In recent years there has been greater emphasis on nuclear, biological and chemical defense." The chemical company, organized in Oc­ tober 1988, performed its first annual training july 8-22, at Camp Grayling, MI. With its ac­ tivation date as Oct. 1, 1989, the company is authorized 72 personnel, but has, so far, only 17 members. Thirteen went to Camp Grayling. "Because of our newness and because of our strength, it's difficult for us to perform our missions;' said Fa letic. He said their biggest hindrances are the lack of equipment and military occupational specialty qualified peo­ ple. " MOS 54B, Chemical Defense, is for soldiers who want to do new and different challenges in the National Guard." While at annual training the chemical com­ pany set up deliberate and hasty decontami­ Staff Sgt. Dominic Dalesandro of HHT. 2/107th ACR, sets off smoke canisters during a Hasty nation points. According to Reconnaissance Bridge Crossing exercise at Camp Grayling, MI. (Photo by Sgt. Kelli D. Blackwell) Buckeye Guard Summer '89 Pg. 19 An opposing force M-48AS tank commander scans the terrain for the enemy.

A UH-1H " Huey" helicopter makes another run into the bush of Camp Grayling, Michigan.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY Sgt. 1st Class Dave P. Swavel Sgt. Kelli D. Blackwell Sgt. Thomas E. Hilliard Private 1st Class J.D. Biros

F troop, 2nd Squadron scouts Pvt. 2 Shane Burch and Private 1st Class Michael Duda recon a chemical contaminated area.

Pg. 20 Buckeye Guard Summer '89 10 7th at the Forefront of Battle

The bugle no longer blares, the horses no longer gallop, but the Cavalry is still there. Radios are now the trumpets and M-113 tracks and M-48A5 tanks are now the beasts of burden. The 107th Armored Cavalry Regiment is at the forefront of the battle, to report what they see and hear of enemy movement back to the main body of the Army. In addition to the actual combat units within the 107th, there are the regimental support squadron and the 4th Squadron air cavalry with UH-58 scout helicopters and AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters. Also newly assigned to the regiment is the 107th chemical company. Their mission is to provide chemical agents and to decontaminate the regiment in the event of chemical hazards. The Cavalry: the informaton network for the Army. If the enemy is near, the Cav is the first to know.

Staff Sgt. David Baus, F troop, 2nd Squadron, tank commander stands ready on his M-60 machine gun.

Staff Sgt. Dominic Delesandro, a member of the new 107th chemical Spec. Tony Pasadyn, scout observer for Troop I, 3rd company, decontaminates a tank. Squadron, prepares to move out.

Buckeye Guard Summer '89 Pg. 21 Blackhawks Are ~ir Mobile' BY J.D. BIROS 196th Public Affairs Detachment and then the Blackhawks come back in Stirring the winds and vibrating with and pick them up:' thuds of thunder, the ominous black The operation allowed Howitzer pia- shape hovers above the soldiers' heads. toons to become familiar with cannon-to- If not for the third soldier supporting the helicopter hook ups and securing slings for other two, the whirlwinds would surely airlifts. blow them off the M102 Howitzer cannon. For the first time, pilots and flight crews Floating on air, the UH-60 Blackhawk of the 7158th performed airlifts with actual helicopter manuevers into position with gun platoons and cannons. In past train­ the help of the ground control man. First ing, weights were used to simulate comes the grounding wire to prevent the Howitzers. hook man from being shocked by volts of While different gun section crews prac­ COL. ClYDE E. GUTZWillER static electricity created by the helicopter. ticed movement to and from the helicop­ Next comes the hook. ters and linking the Howitzers, flight crews Gutzwiller Receives With the soldiers scurrying to safety, also traded off to gain experience. ground control gives the thumbs up sign. " For both flight crews and gun platoons, legion of Merit The Blackhawk bounds to the skies dan- it's realistic training;' Lootens said. "It also Col. Clyde E. Gutzwiller, the Ohio Na­ gling its bounty beneath. builds cooperation and allows us to work tional Guard's assistant quartermaster " Duel training in Air Mobile Operations across the lines of National Guard and general, was recently presented the Le­ for both aviation and the field artillery;' Reserves:' gion of Merit for his service as com­ said Capt. Philip C. Lootens, 1/136th Field Out of the sea of gray clouded sky they mander of the 73rd Infantry Brigade from Artillery, Columbus, battalion fire direction come, soaring like birds of war with prey 1984 to 1987. officer. in their claws. They swoop low to the "It was a complete surprise. I was In cooperation with the 7158th Troop ground releasing the cannons, then swing called down for a practice for an awards Movement, Army Reserve, St. Louis, the hard to the left and drop the soldiers to ceremony and told at the last minute I 1/136th practiced covert artillery raids during rush to them. would be receiving it;' he said. Gutz­ annual training at Camp Grayling, Mich. As the Blackhawks climb back into the willer is the first soldier in Ohio to receive "Following an advance team, a platoon sky, the field artillery goes to work, adjust­ the Legion of Merit while still serving in of guns is flown in behind enemy lines;' ing their settings and engaging the enemy. the Guard. It is an award usually reserved Lootens said. "They engage their targets Mission accomplished. for active duty soldiers upon their Pewther Winds Up 38-Year Career retirement. "I felt kind of lonely up there receiving BY DAVID RISHER it, kind of like the conductor of an or­ 147th Infantry Battalion the Cincinnati Recruiting Region, cover­ chestra taking a bow for all the work Annual Training '89 was the grand fina­ ing 22 units. done by the people under him;' Gutz­ le for former CSM William R. Pewther. " CSM Pewther has always been willer said. "I should have had about After 38 years of military duty, including known for his concern for the troops and 4,200 soldiers there with me:' 23 years in the Ohio National Guard, he' II be missed by many people, not only Gutzwiller took command of the 73rd Pewther has retired. His military career in the 147th but the entire 73rd Brigade;' in July of 1984 and was promoted to Brig­ began with the Army in Korea with the said CSM John Wagner of the 1/147th. adier General in October of that year as 7th DIV Tank Company and later with When asked the difference between an M-day soldier. He took back the rank the 8th Army. Pewther is best remem­ his first and last Annual Training, Pewther of colonel to become the quartermaster bered as the former Command Sergeant replied, "The equipment is more as a full-time state employee. He served Majorforthe 1/147th Infantry of Cincin­ sophisticated, but the smiles of the men as a federal technician for the state from nati. His last assignment was NCOIC for haven't changed." 1958 until1984.

Did You Know ...... that during the Spanish-American . .. under laws of Ohio in 1904, each ... that the pay for Enlisted Men, War, three Ohio National Guard Regi­ regiment and separately organized bat­ regardless of rank, at annual training in ments served in the com bat zones -the talion was required to have a band? 1905, was $1.00 per day PLUS "rations 4th, 6th, and 8th? Only the 4th, now the (Bands were a part of the Ohio Nation­ at a rate not to exceed forty cents a 166th Infantry, was in combat. They were al Guard until World War II.) day?" A second lieutenant, not mount­ engaged at Barrio de Las Palmas, near ... that 178 Ohioans served as Gener­ ed, was paid $1.75 per day. Guayama, Puerto Rico. Five men were als during the Civil War in every grade· wounded in that engagement. from Brigadier General to General (U.S. Grant)? Guard Bullrider Is 'Urban Cowboy'

BY TRACY L. WALCUTT 73d Infantry Brigade

Columbus may be referred to as a "Cowtown" by some, but Sgt. Tim Calvin of the Ohio Army National Guard, says he's one of a small number of so-called 'urban cowboys' living in Columbus who ride bulls as a hobby. Calvin, a member of the 136th Field Artillery Batallion, recently placed 6th overall and was named " Rookie of the Year" for 1988 by the Mid-State Rodeo Association. The ranking came as a result of his participation in approximately . ., 15-20 rodeos throughout the United States during 1988. Calvin, 24, also represents the Ohio Army National Guard as a member of the Military Rodeo Association. "COWTOWN COWBOY"- SergeantTim Calvin of the Ohio Army Guard's 136th Calvin called bullriding a "crazy sport Field Artillery Battalion struts his stuff as a bull rider. (Photo courtesy Mid-States Ro­ that, once involved, becomes a way of deo Association.) life because there's no real team or coach;' Calvin said. Calvin said the worst part about a hob­ Calvin isn't attending guard drills, he said Calvin said he became interested in by such as bull riding is finding a place to he goes to a stock farm in Nashville, bullriding while on active duty for the practice. He and a roommate have a Ohio, to improve his bull riding skills. United States Army in Germany, where 'bucking' machine in their garage, but "it " Basically, it's like you're working with "I had some friends who rode bulls for uses too much voltage to plug in;' he the animal, trying to beat it, and yet, still the European Rodeo Association:' said. Instead, on those weekends when trying to work with it;' Calvin explained. Safety School Stresses Risk Assessment BY KELLI BLACKWELL soldiers, 15 percent of that war's casualties. • Supervision - Leaders need to use HQSTARC Operational commanders in the Na­ the same supervision techniques, such as tional Guard need to be more aware of on-site spot checks and performance in­ ne of the National Guard's potential accidents. Safety needs to be­ dicators, to monitor risk controls as well goals for the 1990s is an in­ come part of tactical operations. Each as monitoring overall operations. 0 crease in safety awareness and operation must begin with a risk assess­ • Soldier Endurance- Leaders must recognizing risks before they turn into ment, Duzzny said, and the operation see that soldiers receive the appropriate accidents. must be determined to have either a amount of rest relative to the duties of the " We're in a'hazardous business. We high, moderate, or low risk factor. mission so that the operation can be must continue to be alert for ways to im­ he following factors are key to completed with utmost alertness and prove the effectiveness, efficiency, and r!sk assessment for a tactical opera­ awareness. safety of all National Guard operations;' Ttion. • Equipment Factor - Soldier must said Col. Walter Ouzzny, safety officer for • Mission Analysis - Safety risks as­ know their equipment's capabilities and the Ohio National Guard. sociated with each phase of the mission condition. PMCS must be performed pri­ To promote safer procedures, the State should be identified before the begin­ or to and after operations to ensure Safety Office has created "Safety School ning of the operation. safety. '89;' an eight-hour course updating state • Risk Assessment- The risk implica­ • Environmental Control - The ter­ safety NCOs and officers on training and tion must be determined. The questions rain, weather, and conditions of the techniques. to be asked beforehand are: What is the operation's environment must be known Accidents cause needless loss of equip­ likelihood of a mishap? and What degree and taken into consideration. ment, man hours and lives, resulting in a of injury or equipment damage or injury Using these guidelines is important in drain on combat readiness. During Viet­ is possible? A good understanding of the assessing the risks associated with any nam, accidental deaths claimed 5,700 facts will make for good risk decisions. mission before it is undertaken.

Buckeye Guard Summer '89 Pg. 23 National Guard during each exercise performed at annual training. Capt. Howe, an evaluator of the Medical Sec­ tion scored the unit's performance as "excellent;' saying that they performed the best in a mass casualty treatment ex­ ercise that he had seen in the past 21/2 years. MP Duties More Than Patrol \\brk

BY J.D. BIROS 196th Public Affairs Detachment What if ...... a soldier is placed in the shoes of a military police officer? " They would see us as the good guys instead of the bad guys;' said Spec. Deanne L. Mcinerney, 324th Military Po­ lice Company, Youngstown. When the MPs begin their training, the TREATMENT- 2Lt. Daniel Sterling treats a victim with facial burns during a train­ idea constantly enforced in their minds ing exercise at Camp Grayling, Michigan. (Photo by SPC David Roby) is that the military police are " ... of the troops, for the troops ..." 107th MEDEVAC TRAINING " We're not out to bust people, we are here to help them;' said 2nd Lt. Larry St. BY KELLI BLACKWELL " The triage NCO has to play god in Clair, 323rd MP Company, Toledo. " Peo­ HQSTARC deciding who's going to live and who's ple make mistakes, but when you make " When we drove up in the am­ going to die," he added. one in the Army, it can cost you a lot:' bulance, we saw people strewn every­ The Medical Section provides support Instead of arresting soldiers, the MPs where, screaming in pain;' said 2nd Lt. for five units of the 107th (Troops E, F and try to keep them out of trouble. " We try Daniel Sterling, field medical assistant. G, H Company and Howitzer Battery). to make everything safe for the troops. " We got a call and were prepared to treat Throughout the year, they've treated We're not here to hassle them, we work 10 casualties. But when we got there, lacerations, sutured, and administered to keep things under control:' there were 17 - one person was in a IVs to heat casualties, but the mass casu­ But the mission of the MPs is more than tree:' alty and Medevac exercise trained the maintaining the peace. They handle VIP The Medical Section of Headquarters medics differently. It taught them how to tours, assist and supervise transportation Troop, 2nd Squadron, 107th Armored respond and react during combat. of soldiers to camp for annual training, Cavalry Regiment took action during a " You have X-amount of medical sup­ accidents between civilians and military mass casualty and medical evaluation plies and X-amount of room fortreatment personnel, provide a crime deterring (Medevac) exercise at Camp Grayling, said Ingold. presence at the AT payroll, foot patrols at Ml, July 13. Helicopters and ambulances were night to prevent rapes, stabbings and "This is my fifth annual training here, radioed in for the exercise. muggings, town patrols working with ci­ and this was the first time we worked "I had to tell some casualties that there vilian authorities and assistance when­ with Medevac; ' said Spec. Doug Dearth, was no room on the ambulance and ever called on. a medic. " It was very effective training:' we'd take them the next run. They'd grab They hold daily inspections, have Various guardmembers of the 2nd my arm saying, 'No, take me! Don't leave classes on MP responsibilities, keep daily Squadron acted as combat casualties, me here!' I was glad when one guy broke journals and follow the advice of the creating a combat scenario for the and said, 'Pretty good acting, huh; be­ judge advocate general. medics. cause it was beginning to seem too real;' "The MPs handle situations profes­ Sgt. David Ingold, medic, said, "We Sterling said. sionally and and things run smoothly;' had to use triage evaluation, which is " Our purpose is to provide immediate St. Clair said. French for sorting: those who needed im­ care in the field;' said Combat Medic, Mcinerney is glad she joined the Ohio mediate attention were treated first; Spec. Thomas Berkshire. " This AT period National Guard as a military police offi·­ those who were likely to die, and those showed us that:' cer. She said she'd have no other job in who could wait for medical assistance An evaluation team from the Fourth the Guard becausetheMPs "protect the were treated last:' Army, Fort Bliss, Texas, graded the Ohio safety of the soliders:'

Pg. 24 Buckeye Guard Summer '89 ADVISING representatives to Buckeye Boys' State on opportunities available to them in the Ohio National Guard are Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Schulte, As­ sistant Adjutant General for Army, Ohio National Guard, and MSgt. Denny Walter, NCOIC of the Columbus Re­ gion, State Recruiting and Retention Office. (Photo by Tracy Walcutt) Guard Supports Boys/Girls State Programs BY TRACY WALCUTT ing and Retention office, advised the girls. ed a budget, established a payroll, and partic­ 73d Infantry Brigade "We were there to tell them about women ipated in a disaster exercise, she said. Assistant Adjutant Generals Thomas C. in the National Guard, and about the Guard After swearing them into the mock Nation­ Schulte and Robert R. Preston visited the 53rd in general," Powers said. al Guard, Gen. Preston took the girls on a tour Annual Buckeye Boys' State at Bowling Green The students conducted campaigns for of­ of the Mansfield Lahm Air National Guard State University and the 43rd Annual Buckeye fice in their governments. The students who Base. Girls' State at Ashland College June 17-25. placed second in each governor's race took During his visit to both conferences, Gen. The conferences were created to give high the office of the adjutant general. He or she Schulte advised the students, "Go to college school juniors the opportunity to create and then chose a cabinet, including two assistant and get a viable degree, so you can offer organize a mock state and governmental adjutant generals, quartermaster general, dis­ something to society. Get an education and body. The states students established were aster services administrator and recruiting wisdom and experience will follow. Becom­ complete with a governor, adjutant general, and retention manager. ing successful doesn't necessarily mean mak­ national guard, highway patrol, Chamber of The students then recruited fellow 'Staters' ing a lot of money. Instead, be happy ... be Commerce, courts and businesses. into the National Guard. This year, the boys content with yourself:' In order to inform the students about the recruited over 400, while the girls enlisted Boys' State Adjutant General Maurice Tren­ Ohio National Guard, Sgt. 1st Class Wayne nearly 600 of their peers to make up the Girls' tel, 17, of Lakewood, said, " The lesson that Pelter and Master Sgt. Dennis Walter, from State National Guard. goes with Boys' and Girls' State is one every the State Recruiting and Retention office, 'This was the first time we've recruited this high school student should learn- and that were two of many advisors during the 10 day many girls," Powers said. "Usually, we only is responsibility:' Boys' State conference. enlist 80 to 100 girls:' Amy Hammer, of Berea, was the Adjutant Sgt. 1st Class Christine Manning and Staff In addition to recruiting a National Guard General of Girls' State. Sgt. Pamela Power, also of the State Recruit- for the mock government, the students creat- SWEARING THEM IN- Brig. Gen. Robert Preston, Assistant Adjutant Gener­ al for Air, Ohio National Guard, conducts a swear­ ing-in ceremony for Girls' State representatives. (Photo by SPC Tracy Walcutt)

Buckeye Guard Summer ' 89 Pg. 25 Retired Colonel Welsh Dies In Colorado It is with regret that we report the death of retired Ohio National Guard Colonel Robert James Welsh. Colonel Welsh died unexpectedly on March 12, 1989, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Colonel Welsh's widow, Jessie, is the daughter of the former Ohio Adjutant General, Major General Leo M. Kreber. Welsh's son, Robert, is Directorfor Plan­ ning at the Defense Communications Agency, The Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Colonel Robert James Welsh was born Sept. 11, 1914. He joined the Ohio Na­ tional Guard Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 136th Field Artillery in 1939. He quickly rose to the enlisted rank of Sergeant and then was commissioned as a second lieutenant in Headquarters, 62nd Artillery Brigade in 1940. Entering Active Duty in 1942, he served overseas during World War II with the 37th Infantry Division for three years. After the Allied Victory, he continued to serve in field artillery as a colonel. Colonel Welsh graduated from Steele High School, Dayton, and attended Mi­ BEIGHTLER AUDIENCE ENJOYS CONCERT - The 112nd Ohio Army National ami University, Oxford, before enlisting Guard Band performs for employees of state headquarters at Beightler Armory. The in the Ohio National Guard. brown bag concert on June 23 was conducted by Bandmaster, CWO 2 David Brun­ ner. (Photo by SSgt. Jim Himes) Gill Receives Band Needs Hero Award RETIREES Musicians Major Dennis Gill of the Toledo Air Guard received yet another accolade for MARK YOUR The 122d Ohio Army National Guard his efforts in guiding his crashing A-7 jet Band is looking for good musicians. If fighter plane away from a populated area CALENDAR you are a member of the Guard and on June 22, 1988. would like to have a musical audition to Major Gill was honored on April 18, RETIREES REUNION test your skills as a possible band mem­ 1989 at the 22nd Annual President's ber, consider making the move. Hero Award Banquet of the Toledo-Lucas To find out about the band, call (614) County Safety Council. Major General CAMP PERRY, OHIO 889-7191 /7251. Ron Bowman of the Ohio National Vacancies that exist include: French Guard is a member of the Council Board SEPT. 16-17, 1989 horn player, and trombone, clarinet, of Directors. oboe and saxophone players.

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Medic Trades Stethoscopes For Crossed Rifles After five years of directing the Medical Platoon for Headquarters Company, 1/147th INF, PSG Garry Cutright is now leading the entire Company as First Sergeant. "In an Infantry unit a First Sergeant is usually selected from one of the Weapons Platoons but Cutright's leader­ ship abilities and the respect he has gained from his subordinates made him the unanimous choice for the position;' stated CPT David Galloway, the Compa­ ny Commander. 1/147th History Highlighted After serving eight years in the Army as BY DAVE RISHER ball" many donations came in from oth­ NCOIC TMC #2 at Fort Polk, Cutright 147th Infantry Battalion er sources, especially former members, came into the Guard on the Tuition Grant and in some cases their widows. Program so he could study at North East­ "Sgt. Woodrow "Woody" Sick, with Sick made a special trip to Columbus ern University. the assistance of the Retention Team of to use some of items maintained by bri­ The most notable change in the Com­ the 1/147th Infantry, put together the gade pertaining to the 1/147th. Some of pany since his appointment is the im­ most impressive battalion history dis­ the old newspaper articles discovered proved and "stepped up" Physical plays I've ever seen;' said CSM John brought to light some facts that even Training Program he has put on a regular Wagner. This was the same response of some of the "old timers" weren't aware schedule. In a recent interview Cutright everyone who viewed the display. The of: Such as the " riots" that took place in stated; " Physical readiness is essential for idea came about in order to show the Dayton, Ohio in 1949 during a labor mental acuity, once we reach that point, guard members the long and proud her­ strike. the rest of our military tasks can be per­ itage of the 1/1 47th. The troops were so impressed with the formed to a higher degree of standards:' While delving into the past the reten­ display it was decided to present it to the " PSG Cutright has a lot of ambition tion team discovered many lost or forgot­ families during the Annual Awards Din­ and drive;' states one of the men from his ten items such as an officer's uniform ner and Family Appreciation Day. former platoon, "it's only natural to rub dating back to World War I, a captured Some guard members saw pictures and off on those around you:' Japanese sword from World War II, and stories about their fathers and grand­ numerous photographs taken by former fathers who also served their country SPACE-A Data members while stationed in the South proudly as members of the 1/147th In­ Pacific. As the project began to "snow- Available fantry! The editors of Military and Diplomats 371st Members Train With Japanese World News are offering free to members BY DAN DARRAGH groups under the 311th Corps Support of the Ohio National Guard a listing of 371st Support Group Command, the mission was to provide military SPACE-A flights and terminal Five members of the 371st Support service support to combat units. telephone numbers. Group participated in an annual bilater- The exercise took place on Hokkaido, To receive this information, send a al command post exercise in Japan. the northernmost island of Japan. stamped self-addressed envelope to: "Yama Sakura XV" was conducted Johnson said the emphasis of the mis- Military World News, SPACE-A, P.O. Box with the Japanese Ground Self Defense sion was to depend more on mutual sup­ 10808, Dept. 9SP-907, Arlington, VA Force against simulated aggressorforces. port than specifically host nation 22210-1808. Soldiers from the 371st who visited the support. Space-Available seats on Military Airlift land of the rising sun were Lt. Col. Harold "There was no unilateral command Command (MAC) flights are available to Crites, Maj. Larry Johnson, Capt. Rick structure;' he said. "The Japanese operat­ the Carribean, Africa, Europe, South Hammond, and MSgts Carl Weisenbar- ed under their chain of command and we America, the Middle-East, the Far-East, ger and Paul Von Richter. under ours. It was a true bilateral operation, Australia and other areas. Acting as one of the two support requiring careful coordination."

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HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUAR­ Stephens, James Sonderman, Todd Prim­ COMPANY B, 1/147TH INFANTRY TERS COMPANY 16TH ENGINEER mer, William Pantoja BATTALION BRIGADE SrA: Kelly Sullivan, Shannon Standish, Promotions Promotions George Mackey, Douglas Keiffer, Rebec­ Sgt.: Philip Pittman Sp4: Gary Conliffe ca Jessing, Penny Hamilton, Robert Cpl.: Franklin Davis, Jonathan Harding, PFC: Teri Laura Fulkerson, Jason Francis, David Dudg­ Johnny Kennedy, Jr., Shannon Sulfridge Pvt. 2: Daniel Shank eon, Marc Dopp, Shaun Beal, David PFC.: Eric Hamant, Jeffery Hunn, Blake Awards Walters, Michael Schaefer, Robert Ruh, Willingham Army Achievement Medal: Sgt. Claude Benjamin Reed, Tobias Oswald, John Pvt. 2: John Green, Scott Miller, Antho­ Wright Martin, Evelyn Horsley, Sue Coon, Shan­ ny Patch, Lindley Wert non Bloom, Brenda Downes, Rodney Thomas 54TH REAR AREA OPERATIONS A1C: Alvin Sanders, Jr., Todd Steiner, HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUAR­ CENTER David Norris TERS COMPANY (-DETACHMENT 1) SFC: John O'Keeffe, Brenda Cummings Amn. : Todd Beard, Gene Grandenburg, 1/148TH Sgt.: Mitch Gorsuch Jr., Janel! Raymond, David Scott, Beth INFANTRY BATTALION Sp4: Tommie Blackledge, John Durant, Shepherd, Craig Skillings Awards Matthew Hittle, Ashley Menges, Eric King Army Commendation Medal: PFC Todd PFC: Paul Lambert, David Routh Geren 135TH MILITARY POLICE COMPANY Promotions COMPANY M 3/107TH ARMORED 2nd Lt.: Dwayne Hallman, Harold COMPANY C (-) 1/148TH INFANTRY CAVALRY REGIMENT Thomas BATTALION Promotions 1st Lt.: Michael Conneley Promotions SSgt.: Gregg Hillman, Lawrence Tillman 1st Sgt.: James Copeland Capt.: Joseph Harvey Sgt.: Paul Lower, David Whims SFC: Emanuel Davis, Gregory Pollard SSgt.: James Schaffner Sp4: William Hughes SSgt.: James Craig, Josephine Foose, Lu­ Sgt.: Robert Black, Charles Ames PFC: Theodore Troyer cius Williams, Richard Robinson Sp4: Kurt Leatherman, Charles Schreiber Pvt. 2: Todd Clifford, Anthony Scribner SPC: Charles Brown, Scott Cornell, Ed­ ward Fisher, Marc Kruse, Louis Nahas, Barry Paghi , Tomothy Papp, Yasmine Su­ 155TH MAINTENANCE COMPANY HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUAR­ liman, Jay Miller, Diedre Schuster, Phil­ Promotions TERS COMPANY 112TH MEDICAL lip Terrigno, James Vinson SSgt.: Marilyn Morton-Wimberly BRIGADE PFC: Paula Martinez, Dean Boland, Sgt.: Maria Heard Awards Charles Brown, Scott Cornell, Suzanne Sp4: Lisa James, Donald Morris Army Commendation Medal: Sgt. James Crewse, Christopher Davidson, Thomas PFC: Jenifer Williamson, Shirley King, Sears Geiger, Kimberly Phillips, Susan Tokar Joseph Loucek Army Achievement Medal: COL Robert Pvt.: Julia Greathouse, Laura Stevens Clark

BATTERY A, 1/136TH FIELD ARTILLERY HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUAR­ 121ST TACTICAL FIGHTER WING Promotions TERS COMPANY 1/166TH INFANTRY Promotions SSgt. : Joseph Headley BATTALION TSgt.: Susan Williams, David Thomas, Awards Promotions Michelle Robinson, Margaret Puskar, Army Commendation Medal: 1st Lt. Sp4: Ralph Abraham, Christopher Bailey, Charles Mills, Liberace Malbon , Thomas Steven Schemine Bryan Blankenship, Jimmie Vera, Tim­ Holmes, Sammy Hade, Roger Caldwell, Ohio Commendation Medal: Sgt. Mat­ mothy Jewett Tommy Calhoun, Daniel Porter, Donald thew Willauer, Cpl. Joseph Jacquot, Cpl. PFC: Timothy Pitman, Jeffrey Poulton, Ingram, Mark Craig Joel Castaneda, Cpl. Sean Smith Melissa Loudermilk SSgt.: Jeffrey Stroud, Rodney Griffith, Army Achievement Medal: Cpl. Gregory Pvt. 2: Ronald Cash, Jason White, John Joseph Daniels, Troy Brock, Angela Stephens Pritchard

Pg. 28 Buckeye Guard Summer '89 COMPANY C, 1/166TH INFANTRY 179TH TACTICAl AIRLIFT GROUP Amn.: Melissa Dohse, Scott Ruffer, Craig BATTALION Promotions Kuyoth, David Ladd, Denny Lulfs, Tori Promotions TSgt.: John Campbell, Allen Easter, Brassfield, Frank Kyser, Richard Snyder, Sgt.: Matthew Canterbury, Christopher Denise Studer Christopher Nunamaker, Becky Merick­ Glauner, Robert lmel, Michael Snyder, SSgt.: Ralph Lemieux el, Amy Jo Verkennes, Brian lnkrott, Ran­ Michael Wallbrown, Duane Smith SrA: Ronald Beiwinkler, Penny Cowan, dy Miller, Rhonda Morris, Karen Mitchell Stephanie Huffman, James Johnson, Ray­ BATTERY C (-Det 1) 2/174TH AIR mond Robinson DEFENSE ARTillERY BATTALION AlC: Christine Brown, David Fidler, 210TH AIR DEFENSE ARTillERY Promotions Wayne Grimes, David Harris DETACHMENT (RCAn SSgt.: john Sperry Promotions Sgt.: Rick Nelson Sp4: Mark Snook Pvt. 2: Bill Hamilton PFC: David Fulmer, Mark Phillips, Mike 180TH TACTICAl FIGHTER GROUP Awards Neville, Daren Roe Promotions Army Achievement Medal: Sgt. Eddy Pvt. 2: Robert Green, Phillip Turner, Steve MSgt.: Donald Brenkman, Robert Blankenship Morgan Cooke, Sherry Duffey, Terry Haney, David Lenart, William Womack, Nor­ 178TH TACTICAl FIGHTER GROUP man Yard Promotions TSgt.: James League, Terry Rothenbuhler, 213TH MAINTENANCE COMPANY (GS) SMSgt.: Robert Ziegenbusch Michael Myers, Larry Hofner, Angela Promotions MSgt.: Bruce Fuller, john Liscar, Ray­ Copeland, Wesley Brown, Harold Cox, Sgt.: Louis Dubois, Kim Prentice mond Lohrer, Ray Nickel, Phillip Renner Charles Haase, Davis Hartle, John Mar­ Sp4: Ben Mira, Doug Kustra, Chris Webb TSgt.: Arnold Blanton, Melissa Clark, tinez, Daniel Restle, Jeffrey Roy, Eric PFC: Byron Miller Christopher Draper, John Fleeger, Jr. , Shafer, Michael Walsh, Richard Block, Donnie Freels, Jeffrey King, Shawn John Sherwin, Timothy Friend, Charles Ogletree, joseph Stahl, William Ander­ Lewis, John Sopko, Scott Laurer 220TH ENGINEERING INSTAllATION son, Willard Brewer, Larry Bussard, SSgt.: Stephen Doughty, Jeffrey Moose, SQUADRON Stephen Dyer, Susan Pohlen John Pohlman Promotions SSgt.: Paula Cavins, John Ellington, John SrA: Roman Avila, Deanna Casey, Robert MSgt.: Kenneth Burghy Hamilton Ill, Tammy Leitschuh, Kenneth Danner, Tonya Johns, Jan LaPoint, Jr., jay SrA: Kirk Colopy, Kevin Rea, Brenda Lute, Scott Peterson, Jenny Simmons, Mandell, David Smith, Keith Heyman, Downes David Harrison, Brian Pauley, Martin Kevin Schwarzkopf, Michelle Szakovits, AlC: Craig Skillings Saldana Anthony Garver, Scott Hagerman, Jeffrey SrA: Tracy Crippin, Tony Entler, Cheryl Hefflinger, Todd Mitchell, Lawrence Fookes, Rodney Hook, Scott johnson, Proshek, Kelly Green, Annette Miclot, 251ST COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS Kellie Kautz, Terry Miller, Matthew Derrick Sanderfer, Louis Falzone, Garry GROUP Nachtrieb, Douglas Palcic, Mark Thom­ Byers, Barry Fawcett, David Lewis, Promotions son, Rebecca Wright, Scott Baker, Craig Daniel Maciejewski, Keith Martinez, COL: Henry Youd Bard, Shellie Cassidy, Mark Dobbs, Timothy Prand, James Raabe, Heidi Capt.: Steven Oswalt James Glenn, Beth Hallam, Lynn Lit­ Schoch, john Thomas, Rachel Costell, 2nd Lt.: Wade Rupper tlejohn, Mollie Maloney, Timothy Belinda Honigfort, Steven Hoke, Julie MSgt.: Bruce Fuller, Phillip Renner McBiane, John Parker, Dayne Peterson, Klever, Mark Kujawa, George Harring­ TSgt: Jeffrey King, Arnold Blanton Scott Ramsey, Joseph Riley ton, Brandy Butler, Tina Totten, Stephen SSgt.: Laura Saldana AlC: Kimberly Chapman, Giles Cooper, Santo Sgt.: Dawn Massie Donald Downing, Anthony Henenkratt, AlC: Michael Borsos, Janet Mertes, SrA: Kristin Stromberg, Kathy Bantz, Tina Dawne Lyons, Michael McCoy, Robert Michael Thieman, Walter Christopher, Atkins, Richard Foreman, Tracy Crippin, Painter, Jonathan Witter, Brenda Roman­ Tracey Davis, Michael Constantino, Randall Willis Amador, Lisa Saldana, William Wend­ Jeffrey Durand, Thomas Dalton, Max AlC: David Johnson, Necole Potts, ling, Donald Weer, Natalie Weng Rippel, Catherine Rohr, Angela Haack, Frederick Wynn, Jr., Mindi Courter Amn.: Luzia Dotson, Mark Lemperle, Nicole jennings, Kent Bateson, Gregory Amn.: Luzia Dotson, Brian Kidd, Emily Tessa Lutz, Emily Wolfe Laikind Wolfe

Buckeye Guard Summer '89 Pg. 29 323RD MILITARY POLICE COMPANY 385TH MEDICAL COMPANY HEADQUARTERS COMPANY 73rd Promotions Awards Infantry Brigade Sp4: Cindy Arthur, Ken Garrett, jeff Army Commendation Medal: PSgt. Promotions Jones, Sherry Viltrakis, jenny Gill, Kristin Stephen Lawson , PSgt. Mark Griffin, Sgt: Gary Campbell, james Skipper, Rory Mohr, jerry Banks SSgt. Phillip Wood Marshall, James Love, Thomas Newkirk. PFC: Kim Carr Sp4: Alan Doerfler, Steven Wilson, james Pvt. 2: Missey Brinneman Siders, David Herriott, David Vaughan jr, HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUAR­ Louis Byers, Jeffrey Gohring, Calista TERS COMPANY 612TH ENGINEER Atria no. 324TH MILITARY POLICE COMPANY BATTALION PFC: Alex Nguyen, Larry Helmick, Mark Promotions Promotions Welling, john Woodruff, Tim Perry, Chris SPC: Brian Spackman, john Ice, Troy Ci­ Capt.: Mark Sarka Ault. han, Douglas Harrah, Richard Saxon, Ed­ CSM: john Farrant, jr. Pvt. : Edward Newberry. wa.rd jack, Robert Whetstone, Eric SSgt.: Frank Corbin, Charles Shuff Awards Altobelli, Wilbur Kline Sgt.: Walter Shuman, Donald Skoluda Ohio Faithful Service Medal: SSgt. David PFC: Michael Kerensky, Richard Howell, Sp4.: Charles Bensch, Jr., james Car­ Smith William Meardith penter, Brian Cunningham, Mark Dear­ Ohio Commendation Medal: Sp4 Daniel Pvt. 2: Douglas Chalker, Adrian leraci, ing, Kyle Gerhart, Martin Gray, William Page, Sp4 Steven Whittington, Sp4 Wil­ Regina Isley, Albert Pacella, Michael Marchal, Shawn McClintic, Douglas Sie­ liam Bibb. Sellers, Charles Burrows, Kelly Norris, benaller Army Achievement Medal: Sgt. Danny Lorena McFarland PFC: Douglas Deeter, Devon johnson Row lee. Awards Pvt. 2: james Montalvo, Mario Moreno Army Achievement Medal: PSgt. Charles Awards Fender, SFC Thomas Grounds, SFC Ed­ Army Achievement Medal: Sp4 Patrick Bar of Gold Program ward Swaney, SSgt. Leonard Scott, Sgt. Dick, Sp4 Kyle Gerhart Timothy Browning, Sgt. Brian Feorene At Miami University Ohio Army National Guard soldiers 684TH MEDICAL COMPANY are able, if qualified, to enter officer train­ COMPANY C 372ND ENGINEER Awards ing at Miami University under the Army BATTALION Army Achievement Medal: Sgt. Kendra National Guard- ROTC Simultaneous Promotions Collura; Sgt. Cecil Crabtree; SFC john Membership Program (SMP). The SMP Sp4: Andre Gaccetta, Vincent Miller, Friesinger; Sgt. Randal Gunther; Sgt. program allows the student soldier to Theodore Trapp, Gregory Wolfe james jackson; SSG Michael Maughan; pursue a commission at Miami Universi­ PFC: Rodney Boggs and PFC Dorothy Wiegleb ty while still remaining a member of his/her National Guard unit. This training is offered, organized and sponsored by 383RD MEDICAL COMPANY 1487TH TRANSPORTATION the Department of Military Science, at Promotions COMPANY(-) Xavier University. However, all Miami SSgt.: Charles Coy, Bonnie Clark Promotions students take their Reserve Officers' Sgt.: Gregory Schweppe, Tammy Sgt.: Richard Fish, Dennis Gitz, Robert Training Corps (ROTC) classes at the Todd Reardon, Joseph Harris Allison, Dale Hessman Road Armory in Oxford. An SMP cadet Sp4: Dorothy List, Sarah Thomas Sp4: Margo Bolinger, Brian Lohrey, Brian receives additional pay benefits from the Cpl.: Robert Dance, Carolyn Smyth Watt Guard, $100 per month subsistence al­ PFC: Douglas Beckmeyer, june Gayle, PFC: Anthony Smith, julie Tulich lowance from the US Army, excellent Tanya Lewis, Herminigildo Lozano, Mary Pvt. 2: Hans Koenig Leadership training, and finally, a "Bar of Sander, Scott Stanfill Gold" as a commissioned Lieutenant in Awards the United States Army. Army Achievement Medal: Sgt. Michael 2007TH MEDICAL DETACHMENT Contact Captain Dennis Royer or Ma­ Newport, Sgt. Angela Hollingsworth Awards jor Craig Hoon at 1-800-344-4698, exten­ Army Commendation Medal: SSgt. Lloyd Army Achievement Medal: Sgt. Robert sion 1066 or 1064 for additional Creeger Feasel information.

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