We Remember Exercise Tiger Association The Battle of Exercise Tiger April 28, 1944 “Out of many … One”

Walking the beautiful town square of downtown Mexico, Missouri, visitors are surprised to come upon a ship’s anchor permanently mounted on display at the northwest corner of the grounds of the Audrain County Courthouse. This anchor is the foundation of the Exercise Tiger Army & Navy Anchor Memorial and serves as a reminder of the sacrifi ce that more than 200 Missourians, 8 from Audrain County, made during World War II as American soldiers and sailors pre- pared to help liberate France from the Germans.

Exercise Tiger Army & Navy Anchor Memorial at Audrain County Courthouse, Mexico, Missouri. LST 289 after the battle of Exercise Tiger

“Freedom is a fragile thing and is never more than one gen- eration away from extinction. It is not ours by inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each gen- eration, for it comes only once to a people. Those who have known freedom and lost it, have never known it again.” Adopt A Serviceman & Woman — Ronald Reagan National Banquet & Awards Ceremony September 21, 2007 Stoney Creek Inn Columbia, Missouri THE EXERCISE TIGER ASSOCIATION’S ADOPT A SERVICEMAN & WOMAN PROGRAM

The “Adopt A Serviceman” Program is an annual event for the state of Missouri. It began in 1999 as the “Adopt An Airman” program and honored 4 airmen and NCOs as well as the Company Grade Offi cer of the Quarter from Wausau Wausau La Crosse La Crosse Wisconsin the USAF’s Air Combat Command’s 509th Bomb Wing. The program was Wisconsin met with outstanding support from Columbia and surrounding mid-Missouri communities. In 2000, the program was expanded to honor ALL branches of military service. As long as there is a need for our armed forces to serve, 573.442.6400 Missouri there is a need to honor those who are routinely placed in harm’s way. It is Missouri Columbia Columbia St. Joseph St. Joseph truly an honor to recognize the individual efforts of enlisted NCOs and the local personnel of the United States Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy and Marines. The Association began to recognize those who serve and protect us here at home by including police offi cers and fi refi ghters in 2001. In times Reservations: Iowa Iowa Columbia Columbia Waukon Waukon

of confl ict and during peace, our military, police and fi refi ghters are always Des Moines Des Moines there serving. The Missouri chapter of the Exercise Tiger Association is 800.659.2220 The Official Hotel of Mizzou Athletics The Official Hotel of Mizzou proud to sponsor this program. toll free www.stoneycreekinn.com Welcome to the Northwoods. Welcome Welcome to the Northwoods. Welcome Illinois Quincy Galena Illinois Quincy Galena East Peoria Quad Cities East Peoria Quad Cities ONE TEAM, ONE FIGHT, ONE FUTURE... “No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation.” - General Douglas MacArthur One Team, One Fight captures the spirit of cooperation. It brings together the entire Air Force, Army Marines, Navy, Coast Guard and civilians who have joined efforts towards achieving a common objective. In a time of profound change, we must build on our military branches and civilian alliances, form new fi ghting structures, capitalize on the information revolution and create one agile, responsive, effective force from our many individual parts. One Team - Our forces are now unrivaled in might on land, sea and air. Combined in new ways, armed by the power of information in addition to weapons, the 21st century war-fi ghter will be prepared for the full range of operations that confront us in an asym- metric world. Augmented by our homeland defenders, intelligence community, and Coali- tion partners these capabilities position us to successfully engage in a far-reaching and unyielding campaign to defeat those who threaten peace stability, and justice at home and abroad. The Exercise Tiger Association One Fight - To defeat adaptive enemies, we must out-think them as well as out-fi ght them. By realizing a heightened state of shared situational awareness and knowledge National Commemorative Foundation amongst all elements of our team, we are positioned to achieve situational dominance. And, by implementing command and control structures focusing on interoperability and The New Jersey of US Highway 54 between I-70 and integration, we dramatically increase survivability, timeliness, and responsiveness. Exercise Tiger Mexico, Missouri was dedicated “The Association be- WWII Battle of Exercise Tiger Express- One Future - Only recently has our training technology matured suffi ciently to provide gan in 1989 with way”. Construction was completed on the training agility required to support operational agility on the Joint and Combined two veterans of the Missouri Exercise Tiger Army & scale. Now, for the fi rst time training as one team, through live and virtual exercises, we the battle, Bud Navy Anchor Memorial and dedica- seek to provide an integrated suite of tools to address the full scope of staff to individual Carey, LST 507 , and Tom Glynn, LST tion ceremonies were held in 2000 combatants across the Services. Our future is behind us in that our young students and 289. The executive director, Walter in Mexico, Missouri, at the Audrain children will build upon what we have built for them. We must give our best combined Domanski, Jr., is the son of the late County Courthouse. The memorial effort for them as they will carry on the vigilance for our country in the future. “Tiger” vet Walter “Guns” Domanski, was the site of the national commemo- Sr., LST 496, and a former U.S. Navy ration of the 60th anniversary of the We are a team. We share a common mission. We must build a common future. One Team, Midshipman from the University of Battle of Exercise Tiger on April 28, One Fight captures the spirit of cooperation and brings individuals together from across Missouri’s NROTC unit. In 1996, with 2004. the entire Armed Forces, whether active duty, Reserve, Guard, or civilian, joining efforts the creation of the Missouri chapter, Each year, the Barnegat Light [NJ] towards achieving a common objective. This spirit of cooperation, along with the coura- the New Jersey Exercise Tiger As- Coast Guard Station, has laid a wreath geous and selfl ess acts of our American military men and women exemplifi es the spirit of sociation was renamed The Exercise in the Atlantic Ocean to commemo- “Tiger”. Tiger Association, National Com- rate the Battle of Exercise Tiger. In It is in the spirit of “Tiger” that we have come here this evening, to honor and remember memorative Foundation. Since 1995 2006, through coordination between true American heroes - our armed forces of today. These men and women are routinely the national association has grown to Barnegat Light and Bodega Bay placed in harm’s way because they have chosen to protect and defend the rights and free- include over 300 members as well as Coast Guard Station [CA], memorial doms that we enjoy every day as American citizens and to place God and country above select honorary members. wreaths were laid simultaneously in all else. Ceremonies to commemorate Exer- the Atlantic and the Pacifi c Oceans. cise Tiger have been conducted on the The Exercise Tiger Association is The events of this weekend are only one small way that we, as citizens, can let these vigi- east coast and in the midwest; fi ve at recognized by the Department of lant guards of our God-given right to freedom know that we recognize all of the sacrifi ces VFW Post 3729 on Long Beach Island, Defense, Offi ce of the Secretary of the that they, as well as their families, make for us each and every day. It was extremely dif- three at the Philadelphia Naval Base, Navy, Offi ce of the Under Secretary fi cult to select just a few of them honored here today. If possible, we would honor all of one at the Lakehurst Naval Air Sta- of the Army for International Affairs, the members of our armed forces in this manner. tion, the 1997 Midwest ceremony at the US Coast Guard, the Governors of VFW Post 280 in Columbia, Missouri. Missouri and New Jersey, by members We honor our elected offi cials, veterans, journalists, military units, community leaders, In 1996 the nuclear submarine USS of the Congress and Senate, and, in students and everyday citizens that support our military during times of peace and times Nebraska, part of Sub Group 10 based 1998, by the Offi ce of the Joint Chiefs of war. We also honor their support of the efforts of the Exercise Tiger Association, Na- in Kings Bay, Georgia, held the fi rst of Staff. It continues to promote and tional Commemorative Foundation, as it strives to advocate for, and bring recognition to, ceremony by a US sub while under- educate Americans about the historic all veterans of the United States. way. The 1998 tribute was hosted by battle of Exercise Tiger, advocates and To each of you here today, “Thank you” for your service to our country. As we honor the Navy ROTC and held at Crowder conducts annual ceremonies in honor these servicemen and women that are here with us today, we also remember those who Hall on the University of Missouri of the men and the memory of Exer- are here with us in spirit; those who have served, or continue to serve, in both world wars, campus and the USS Maine, also part cise Tiger, and serves to advocate and Korea, Vietnam, Panama, Grenada, the Gulf War, Afghanistan, Iraq and other places in of Sub Group 10, held the fi rst tribute lobby for all veterans of the United this world where freedom and basic human rights are in jeopardy. to “Tiger,” with veterans of the battle, States. The Exercise Tiger Association, while at sea. In 1999 the Indiana Tiger National Commemorative Foundation Chapter held the fi rst ceremony in is a nonprofi t organization, federal ID Indiana at Indianapolis and a stretch number 22-3273160.

To join the Association, or to make a fi nancial contribution, write c/o The Exercise Tiger Assoc. PO Box 246 Columbia, MO 65201 SPONSORS EXERCISE TIGER ASSOCIATION AWARDS Captain Gregory G. Faughner Trophy for Excellence The Exercise Tiger Association is Named in honor of CPT Gregory G. Faughner, USAF (ret). CPT Faughner began his 28 proud to year military career in 1968 as a US marine serving in the Republic of Vietnam. He received 5 recognize this weekend’s medals including the Bronze Star. In 1970 he moved to the United States Air Force. He taught at the prestigious Air Force Academy and made his fi nal stop as the Missile Launch Offi cer of Adopt A Serviceman & Woman the 321st Strategic Missile Wing at Grand Forks. In all, Faughner received more than 18 major program sponsors: medals and decorations, including two unit citations while at the 321st for unit readiness. Faughner served as a Senior Aerospace Science Instructor in the Air Force JROTC program. University of Missouri Athletic Department Award is presented to outstanding units, enlisted personnel and offi cers. University of Missouri Air Force, Army & Navy ROTC Sergeant Rudy Baginski Marine Corps Trophy Offi cers and Staff of the 442nd Fighter Wing, Whiteman AFB for Outstanding Enlisted Excellence Offi cers and Staff of the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB Named in honor of Korean War veteran SGT Rudy Baginski, USMC. In 1943 a 17 year-old Missouri National Guard boy dreamed of being the best. Too young for the Marines, he made a deal with the Navy Robert and Carol Julian nd to be assigned to the famed 2 Division as a Navy Combat Corpsman beginning a journey Banastre Tarleton Band that took him from the blood-soaked beaches of Saipan in 1944 to the bloody hills of Korea Jack’s Gourmet Restaurant in 1952. As a corpsman with Marine Assault Group 53, 2nd Marine Division, Rudy not only treated Marines, but fought as one. On July 7, 1944, history’s fi rst Bonzai charge was made Cosentino’s Price Chopper, Lee’s Summit with 4,000 Japanese soldiers attacking the 2nd Div. The marines lost 10,000 men on Saipan. Rudy and his unit received the Presidential Unit Citation. By 1952 Rudy was a US Marine with the 1st Marine Division. On July 21, 1952, Rudy’s 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment, Anti-Tank Company engaged communist Chinese forces less than 60 miles from Seoul during which his unit was virtually destroyed before help could arrive. Wounded, Rudy continued fi ring with his 75mm gun. For his actions, he received the DSM and Bronze Star. In all, Rudy received more than 22 medals and ribbons. Award is presented to Navy Corpsman, enlisted Marines and NCOs. Petty Offi cer Walter Domanski, Sr. Memorial Trophy The Naval Petty Offi cer Achievement Award Named in honor of Gunners Mate 3rd Class Walter “Guns” Domanski, Sr. Domanski served in the US Navy during WWII. During the now famous Battle of Exercise Tiger on April 28, 1944, “Guns” and his crew on board LST 496, began fi ring back at the attacking German Navy “E” boats. On June 11, 1944 (D-Day plus 5), LST 496 struck a mine only hun- dreds of yard off the Normandy coast. “Guns” was critical with a broken back and lacerations and made AP news as one of the fi rst Navy casualties of D-Day. Petty Offi cer Domanski also served aboard the DE USS Keith and the Destroyer DeHaven. He saw combat in the North Atlantic, the Pacifi c and the Mediterranean. He participated in three major amphibious opera- tions and received 10 awards and ribbons, including the Purple Heart. Award is presented to Petty Offi cers and CPOs. Sergeant Charles Griffey Trophy for Army Achievement Named in honor of SGT Charles Griffey, Independence, Missouri. While serving in WWII, SGT Griffey was assigned to the 478th US Army combat Truck Company, US 1st Div. His fi rst “Our nation’s military and law enforcement personnel work hard to protect us. baptism by fi re was during the Battle of Exercise Tiger when his LST was attacked. During We must thank them for their continued vigilance. Without their sacrifi ce we would be less capable of protecting our nation.” — Leonard Boswell MSGT William E. Jackson Memorial Trophy for Military Career Achievement William E. Jackson began his career of service to his country by joining the United States Army in 1943 where his fi rst tour of duty included an unfortunate stint as a POW in Germany D-Day, June 6, 1944, Griffey ferried troops from the beaches over the fl ooded marshes and during 1945. Following his rescue from the POW camp by GEN Patton, he remained in into the hedge country of France. Griffey and the 478th fought German troops all the while the European theater until 1949. His second tour of duty during the Korean War took him transporting 1st Div. Army soldiers and supplies into Northern France. Griffey received more to Korea from 1950 to 1956. He retired from the Army in 1964, but continued to serve his than 8 medals and ribbons, including 3 major battle stars and the Rhienland Campaign and country as a civilian working for the department of defense in Vietnam. During his military Croix De Guerre with palm medals. career, Jackson was awarded many medals including 7 Army Good Conduct medals. His Award is presented to Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserves enlisted, NCOs and of- volunteer duties included hand-to-hand combat military training instructor, military advisor fi cers. - Saudi Arabia - instructed infantry tactics, ROTC instructor at Indiana University where he trained offi cers in military education and as an Integrated Armored Infantry instructor. He Master Sergeant Lee A. Messina Trophy later decided to serve God by becoming a Baptist preacher. Four of Jackson’s sons and two for Outstanding Enlisted Achievement grandsons have continued the tradition of serving their country. Named for retired MSGT Lee A. Messina, a 20-year veteran of the United States Air Force. In 1980, MSGT Messina was selected to teach Air Force basic training at Lackland AFB. While there, he received the famed Air Force Blue Rope as Master Military Training Instruc- 2007 Honoree for tor. MSGT Messina has been awarded more than 6 major medals and decorations. MSGT Military Career Achievement Messina received the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Award for Outstanding Instruc- CPT John Basil Read, III, USN tor in the Nation in 1983. As an Aerospace Science Instructor with the 931st NJ Air Force A native of Park Hills, Kentucky, Captain Read enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1975 and was JROTC, his drill team was named national champions 3 out of 6 years. selected to attend the Naval Reserve Offi cers Training program at the University of Missis- Award is presented to outstanding airmen and enlisted personnel sippi where he earned an undergraduate degree in History and was commissioned in 1980. Major William D. Hobbs Trophy CPT Read has served in several afl oat assignments and in February 2000, CPT Read for Outstanding Public Affairs assumed command of the destroyer USS STUMP (DD 978). While in command, STUMP Named in honor of Missouri’s own Bill Hobbs, Major, USAF (ret). During a 39 year career deployed to the Arabian Gulf and was selected as the best Anti-Submarine Warfare ship in the of active, reserve, and national guard service, Hobbs made stops in Germany, Saudi Arabia, Atlantic Fleet. Hawaii, Panama, and Honduras, as well as several stateside bases. He served in various Public CPT Read is a graduate of the Naval War College, the Armed Forces Staff College, Salve Affairs assignments both as an enlisted man and as an offi cer. One of his most unusual assign- Regina University, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces where he was awarded ments was as manager of the only television station in Saudi Arabia at the time. During the the Commandant’s prize for excellence in research and writing. He holds Masters Degrees French-Algerian War, as a civilian photo-journalist, his party was ambushed by Arab guer- in National Security and Strategic Studies, International Relations, and National Resource rillas. His two companions were killed and Hobbs, shot twice, survived by playing dead. He Management. He also holds a Graduate Certifi cate in Information Strategies from the College continues to write free lance articles for such publications as Army Aviation, Air Force Times, of Information Management, National Defense University. National Guard, and Family. Hobbs is a member of the Exercise Tiger Association and has From August 2001 through July 2004, CPT Read served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for served as MC for several of the association’s past programs. Operations, Plans and Policy for Commander U.S. Naval Forces, Southern Command and Award is presented in recognition of outstanding public relations to Deputy Commander of Task Force 47. In this assignment he directed all Navy Operations in military offi cers or units or to civilians. the Caribbean and Atlantic and Pacifi c Ocean areas of Central and South America. Chief Offi cer Ronald McCready Trophy Prior to assuming duties as the President and Superintendent of Wentworth Military Acad- The Coast Guard Achievement Award emy and Junior College in July 2007, CPT Read served as the Professor of Naval Science and Naned in honor and recognition of Chief Offcer Ronald McCready, US Coast Guard, who Commanding Offi cer at the University of Missouri Naval Reserve Offi cers Training Corps has been domonstrative for more than ten years coordinating the Eercise Tiger Association’s Unit. Wreth Laying at Sea Ceremonies. Chief McCready has deomonstrated great determination, leadership, and dedication to continually respect and recognize those who have served this Keynote Speaker great country on the seas from the Atlantic to the Pacifi c Oceans. He personally escorted Dr. Robin Paul Whittick Havers, BA, MA, Ph.D. WWII Exercise Tiger Veterand and members of the Exercise Tiger Association out on to the Executive Director, Winston Churchill, Memorial & Library in the United States Atlantic and Pacifi c Oceans for laying of the memorial wreaths honoring those who have Rob Havers, Ph.D, is Executive Director of the Churchill Memorial and Library in the USA located served, those who are currently serving, and those who have gone before us. in Fulton, Missouri. Originally from Devon, England, he is a graduate of Pembroke College at the Award is presented to US Coast Guard enlisted personnel, NCOs, and offi cers University of Cambridge. Dr. Havers has been a senior lecturer at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst and has taught at Westminster College in Fulton. He has written four books as well as numerous magazine articles on historical subjects. Also, Havers has served as an expert witness on the history channel both in England and in the United States. 2007 Award Honorees The Battle of Exercise Tiger TSGT Richard Barker, USAF 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB ~ Commanded 18 missions in Iraq; convoyed 540 trucks/648 personnel and received the Bronze Star Medal. Displayed exceptional courage under fi re as he successfully led convoy through two hat began as a top se HMS ASHANTI, and a covering of Defense records confi rmed IED/small arms attacks. Initiated LEAN action; collocated pick-up and delivery with supply receiv- W cret naval operation, to force of motor torpedo boats. 749 dead; 551 US Army and ing; slashed priority delivery time 20%. A razor-sharp instructor, trained newly assigned Army/AF prepare US Army and Naval Anchored along with LSTs 55 198 US Navy. The death toll convoy commanders; certifi ed eight Soldiers/Airmen. He is a diligent squad leader; proudly trained forces for the June 6 D-Day and 382, they would be of no made “Tiger” the costliest battle and led 32 deployed operators with no losses or injuries on 120+ convoy missions. Selected to invasion, would end with one help to the ambushed LST to US forces at that point in the represent WAFB on CLIMB board, addresses base/community relations which has enhanced the of the highest losses ever force of T-4. war, after Pearl Harbor. base’s military image ~ suffered in combat by the US Attacking in the pitch black On April 28, 1944, the LSTs Army and Navy in WWII. night, 9 German Navy “E” boats darkest, yet finest, hour oc- MSGT Keith Glindemann, US Army At 0135 on the morning of April (torpedo) struck quickly and curred. For one hour, the men University of Missouri-Columbia, Tiger Battalion, Army ROTC 28, 1944, eight Tank Landing decisively without warning. LST and ships of Convoy T-4 fought th ~ Served as 1SGT for C Troop, 11 Armored Cavalry Regiment, Sadr City and Abu Grahib for Ships (LSTs) and their lone 507 was torpedoed fi rst. Explo- the greatest naval battle ever 13 months where he received the Bronze Star Medal. Deployed from National Training Center to escort, the British corvette sions and fl ames lit the night. At faced by an LST force in his- Afghanistan, trained Afghanistan National Guard personnel for 6 months. As SR Military Instructor HMS AZALEA, were en route 0217 LST 531 was torpedoed; it tory. Against superior enemy for UMC Tiger Battalion, one of the nation’s fastest growing Army ROTC programs, he trained the to the landing area. Slapton sank in six minutes and 424 of warships, the Tiger amphibious class of cadets that attended “Warrior Forge” camp in 2007; exceeded the cadet command aver- ages in every category. Trained 36 Brigade Combat Teams on Stability and Support operations, and Sands was selected because the 496 soldiers and sailors on force held its own. prepared young soldiers for promotion in his off-duty time by holding mock boards and classes. its beach looked every bit like her died. It was on this ship that The German attack did not He coaches soccer for a team of 14-year old boys, was a Scout Master with 12 boys earning Eagle the beaches at Normandy that the state of Missouri lost some stop Exercise Tiger. Landing Scout during his tenure, and was recognized as the Volunteer Soldier of the Year in 2003 ~ would be code named Utah 201 of its boys of the 3206th. operations resumed later on and Omaha by the allies. LST 289 tried to evade the fast the 28th. To the credit of the SSGT Scott Kates, UMC The eight LSTs of LST Group German “E” boats but was hit tenacity and determination of University of Missouri-Columbia, Midshipman Battalion, Navy ROTC 32 formed convoy T-4. They in the stern. LSTs 496, 515, the soldiers and sailors involved ~ Deployed various times in both combat and peace-keeping operations, Kates participated in nu- were the support group for and 511 all began fi ring at their in Exercise Tiger, the D-Day merous squad and platoon-sized operations ranging from vehicle checkpoints to a raid against Badr elements of the 4th and 29th In- attackers. LST 289 joined in, invasion at Normandy occurred Corp forces in Al Hayy, Iraq. As squad leader, he was directly responsible for supervision, leader- fantry, 82nd Airborne and 188th returning fire while lowering as planned. ship, and safety of 10 Marines in a dangerous and highly stressful environment. Kates was assigned Field Artillery Group already landing craft to pull it out of The events surrounding Exer- as an instructor at the Marine Corps’ Mountain Warfare Training Center and prepared training for ashore at Slapton Sands. harm’s way. cise Tiger were offi cially declas- battalion’s upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. Been an active participant in the Big Brother The LSTs were carrying the 1st At 0225 LST 499 radioed for sifi ed in early August, 1944; two Big Sister program for 3 years and has helped build community support for the Marine Corps by volunteering to speak to elementary school students about Marine Corps life and his experience in Engineer Special Brigade, the help. Minutes later the lead months after the Normandy 3206th Quartermaster Com- ship, LST 515, sent out an Invasion. On April 28, 1996, Iraq. ~ pany from Missouri, the 3207th urgent and chilling message: Secretary of the Navy, John CW2 Marcus M. Moore, MOARNG Company and 462nd combat “ ‘E’ boat attack.” Radio sta- Dalton, stated in his remarks 135th Attack Recon Battalion, Whiteman AFB truck support companies as tions along the coast picked “Tiger. . . was the LSTs’ fi nest ~ With more than 800 combat fl ight hours supporting numerous engagements of allied forces, well as other elements of the up the dramatic calls for help; hour.” CW2 Moore quickly earned the title of “Pilot in Command” for both front and rear seats of the US Army’s engineer, signal, unaware of the top secret op- AH-64A Apache helicopter, demonstrating profi ciency with the multiple roles and responsibilities medical and chemical corps, eration underway, the calls go associated with each seat’s position. Moore has been awarded multiple air medals, including the and some infantry. unanswered. Only after an alert Distinguished Flying Cross, during his recent deployment to Iraq in support of OIF. Actively en- Miles south in the mouth of radio operator heard the words gaged in training and mentoring new WO candidates and WO 1’s, he leads by example both in the Lyme bay, lay the bulk of the “T-4” did the Naval Command fi eld and the classroom. He encourages those serving with him to become actively involved in daily Tiger naval force. This portion realize that the calls were from operations of the unit. Moore wrote an “aircraft status tracking” program that allows aircraft and of the force was protected by “Tiger” and sent help. their maintenance needs to be easily monitored from any computer connected to the Battalions’s the cruiser USS AUGUSTA By 0240, the horror was slowly server. He is an active participant and volunteers through 1st Baptist Church in Warrensburg and and the new British “O” class realized - two LSTs sunk, a third This history was assembled by the develops weekly lesson plans and teaches Sunday School to pre-school aged children. ~ destroyers HMS ONSLOW lay crippled. Of the 4,000 man NJ/MO Tiger Assoc. and based on Navy reports, DOD reports, and eye and HMS OBEDIENT, as well force, nearly a quarter were witness accounts. as the Tribal Class destroyer missing or killed. Offi cial Dept. Adopt A Serviceman & Woman 2007 2007 Award Honorees Award Presentations SGT Dawn C. Parson, MOARNG th ~ SGT Charles Griffey Army Achievement ~ CPT Gregory C. Faughner 1035 Maintenance Company, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri ~ SGT Parson’s direct efforts as supply sergeant resulted in cost-savings exceeding $50K for MSGT Keith Glindemann MAJ Edward Ronnebaum, USAFR UMC Tiger BN US Army ROTC th nd the Missouri Guard. During the unit’s OIF deployment, served an essential role as Administrative 710 Medical Squadron, 442 FW Support NCO, ensuring the unit’s readiness and was primarily responsible for accountability of SGT Dawn C. Parson CW2 Marcus M. Moore more than 220 soldiers tasked out to FOB Speicher, Tikrit, Iraq, and Camp Victory, Kuwait. Prior to th 1035 Maintenance CO MOARNG 135th ARB MOARNG deployment, provided essential contributions to prepare unit for mobilization at Ft. Bliss, TX, and ~ MSGT Lee A. Messina ~ Chief Offi cer Ronald McCready at home station, put in countless hours to build the mobilization roster, effectively tracking required TSGT Richard P. Barker BM1 Anthony Kaminski training events to certify the unit for overseas deployment. A demonstrated leader, Parson super- 509th LRS 509th BW USAF USCG Station Barnegat Light, NJ USCG vises 3-10 soldiers at any given time. During OIF deployment, supervised 3 admin soldiers while establishing complete offi ce set-up; often in fi eld environment. She has made signifi cant donations MSGT Anna Sewell ~ MAJ William D. Hobbs 710th Med SQD, 442nd FW USAFR to support the Cherokee Nation in South Dakota and has assisted with the clean-up of rivers and 1LT Paula A. Arquette, USAF streams throughout Missouri as a member of her SCUBA club. ~ ~ SGT Rudy Baginski Marine Corps 509th LRS 509th BW USAF SSGT Scott Kates, USMC OC Sandra Ridgeway, USN UMC Midshipman BN US Navy ROTC ~ MSGT William E. Jackson University of Missouri-Columbia, Midshipman Battalion, Navy ROTC ~ PO Walter Domanski Sr Memorial Military Career Achievement ~ While assigned as Field Medical Service Technician with Marine Air Group 13 deployed to OIF, OC Sandra Ridgeway, USN Ridgeway displayed insurmountable courage under fi re during night combat maneuvers when she CPT John Basil Read, III, USN (Ret) UMC Midshipman BN US Navy ROTC dismounted a vehicle under intense enemy fi re to recover a fallen Marine. Coordinated a new route for personnel in the Al Kut, Tikrit and Ah Hillah regions resulting in 375 Marines and Soldiers receiving improved care for ambulatory conditions. Implemented new Basic Life Support (BLS) standards bringing staff BLS readiness from 40% to 98% in two months. Ridgeway has helped to Spirit of Patriotism Award Military Community Relations Award build community support for the Navy by assisting with local blood drives and provided a blood ~ Rev. John Kerr, Jefferson City, MO ~ John McClane pressure check booth for civilians at Health Fair. ~ ~ Jack’s Gourmet Restaurant, Columbia, MO Country Kitchen, Columbia ~ Tom McRae, GlaxoSmithKline, Bethalto, IL Outstanding MO Educator in Aviation MAJ Edward D. Ronnebaum, USAFR ~ Brown Printing & Publishing, Jefferson City, MO ~ MSGT Claudia Spooner 710th Medical Squadron, Offutt AFB, Nebraska, attached to 442nd FW ~ Banastre Tarleton, Columbia, MO 442nd Fighter Wing, WAFB ~ Assigned as fl ight chief in Expeditionary Medical Center while deployed to Iraq,, completely ~ Carole & Robert Julian, Omaha, NE Alexander J. Toth Memorial Scholarship realigned the nursing staffi ng patterns to provide improved patient care while reducing staff Spirit of Tiger Award ~ SGT Justin R. Anderson, USMC workloads; seamlessly stepped into multiple other roles within the hospital during times of casualty ~ Andrew G. Grinch, UMC Athletics Dept. UMC, Navy ROTC surge and manning diffi culties. At home duty station, developed, implemented and instructed a ~ Stoney Creek Inn, Columbia, MO Police Cadet Award self-aid and buddy care course to a sister unit with no in-house medical resources. Serves as adjunct ~ Bennett Packaging, Lee’s Summit, MO faculty at the UMKC teaching Adult Health & Critical Care and as evaluator during hospital ~ Robert Hayden, CEO, Sierra Bullets, Sedalia, MO ~ Turner Schuster training exercises. Volunteers for and participates in local charity bicycle tours benefi tting MS and ~ Cosentino’s Price Chopper, Lee’s Summit ~ Patrika Brown American Cancer Society. ~ ~ US Coast Guard Station, Barnegat Light, NJ ~ US Coast Guard Station Bodega Bay, CA MSGT Anna Sewell, USAFR 710th Medical Squadron, Offutt AFB, Nebraska, attached to 442nd FW Legislator of the Year Statesman of the Year ~ During deployment to Iraq, supervised 9 nursing technicians assigned to inpatient area of the Congressman Kenny Hulshof Leo R. Pimental, City Council Pres, largest expeditionary medical center in the region. The facility cared for 2,400 trauma patients and New Bedford, MA performed more than 3,00 surgical procedures with an unprecedented 98% patient survival rate. MSGT Sewell chaired a dining-in for deployed members of all services and facilitated a “passport Missouri Director’s Award tour” of Balad Air Base, providing personnel with “big picture” to promote a more cohesive team Carolyn Loethen, Missouri Governor’s Offi ce environment. Mentors young females at risk for gang participation and developed an orienta- Tiger Unit Awards tion program for new nursing service members in the Squadron, revamping guide that allows any ~ University of Missouri Air Force ROTC ~ University of Missouri Army ROTC member familiar with the section to assist a new member with the orientation process. Active in ~ University of Missouri Navy ROTC ~ 135th Attack Recon Battalion, WAFB her community, she chairs the Latino Peace Offi cers Association and leads in planning of an annual ~ Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light, NJ ~ Coast Guard Station Bodega Bay, CA Christmas party serving 500-600 low income families with holiday food baskets. ~ ~ 710th Medical Squadron, Offutt AFB, NE ~ 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron, WAFB ~ 1035th Maintenance CO, MOARNG, Jefferson Barracks, MO The Exercise Tiger Association’s ADOPT A SERVICEMAN AND WOMAN AWARDS CEREMONY ~ SEQUENCE OF EVENTS ~

~ Music ~ Recognition by Missouri Governor Matt Blunt Tsgt. Don Butler BR GEN Craig McCord, Missouri National Guard 442nd FW, WAFB, Missouri Recognition by US Congressman Kenny Hulshof ~ Opening ~ Tim Freeman, District Director for Congressman Hulshof Introduction of VIP’s and Honored Guests ~ Presentation of Tiger Awards ~ Tri-Service ROTC Sabre Arch Ritual Entry Adopted Servicemen & Women Police Cadet Award University of Missouri Army ROTC Spirit of Patriotism Spirit of Tiger University of Missouri Navy ROTC University of Missouri Air Force ROTC Outstanding Educator Missouri Director’ Award Stateman of the Year Alexander Toth Scholarship ~ Welcome ~ Military Community Relations Award Tiger Unit Awards Mayor Darwin Hindman MSgt. William E. Jackson Memorial Trophy “The Lord’s Prayer” MSgt. Robert Jackson, 442nd FW, USAFR Tsgt. Don Butler Knob Noster, Missouri Invocation Rev. John Kerr Recognition by Lt. General Bradley Jefferson City, Missouri COL Anthony D. Johnson, 442nd FW Vice Commander ~ Dinner ~ Recognition by Secretary of the Navy ~ Exercise Tiger Video ~ Capt. Robert Wilson, Jr., Commander, UMC Navy ROTC Recognition by President George W. Bush and Remarks ~ Awards, Recognition and Remarks ~ BR GEN Craig McCord, Missouri National Guard Master of Ceremonies Keynote Speaker Susan Haines, National Associate Director Dr. Robin P. Havers, Executive Director Exercise Tiger Association Winston Churchill Memorial & Library Columbia, Missouri Fulton, Missouri Selection Committee MSgt. Don Daly, USAFR(r), Missouri State Director Closing Lee’s Summit, Missouri “God Bless America” led by Recognition and Remarks by Exercise Tiger Association Tsgt. Don Butler Walt Domanski, Executive National Director New Jersey