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Volume 7, Number 4 September-October 1999 Guard was Ready, in Place for Hurricane Threat

By Capt. Richard Goldenberg Guard Times Staff ALBANY — Governor George E. Pataki Island) after the fact activated more than a 1,400 National Guard would not help the citi­ troops in anticipation of Hurricane Floyd's zens of this state. To be damaging winds and torrential rains this effective, we had to be September. on the ground first." The alert from the Governor was a proac­ tive approach to emergency response. "Your capability Working in coordination with the State and response was Emergency Management Office (SEMO), overwhelming" the National Guard deployed three task forces to the potential trouble spots threat­ Operating from the Air ened by the Hurricane. National Guard Base at "TheNew YorkNational Guard has proven Westhampton, Long Is­ itself as the premier response team in the land, New York City's nation, moving quickly and effectively to Lexington Avenue Ar­ help New Y orkers in their time of need," the mory, and Valhalla's Governor said. "By putting the Guard on 53rd Troop Command alert, I know we will have the best we can Headquarters, the task offer ready to act at a moment's notice." forces smoothly inte­ grated a variety of Na­ "The New York National Guard tional Guard and New has proven itself as the premier York Guard troops into joint force operations, First Sgt. Anthony Guarco, D Company, 1st Battalion 101st Cavalry speaks to a member o f the Rockland County response team in the nation" Response unit. Coordination between local government, state agencies, and the National Guard provided the basis one of the first in­ for rapid assessment and action for Hurricane Floyd assistance. Photo by Staff Sgt. Denise Slater. stances of these forces The Long Island and New York City working together. beds that had known only drought con­ SEMO teams, provided generator sup­ regionwas directly in the storm's path. Be­ ditions all summer. port to emergency response teams, con­ ginning at 6 a.m. on September 16th, State "The arrival of the National Guard was ducted traffic control, and provided liai­ Adjutant General Major General John H. instrumental in helping start our recovery "You were our life line..." son and staff support to Rockland Fenimore placed the task forces directly on effort," noted Chris Jenson, the Emer­ County's Emergency Operations Center. the scene to respond to flood or wind gency Operations Center Program Coor­ While the actual damage was far less "You were our life line," noted Jensen. damage in the wake of the storm. In less dinator for Rockland County, where more than feared, in the aftermath of Floyd " You made our lives and j obs much easier than 24 hours, those Guard members were of the storms more damaging floods re­ there was downed power lines and re­ and helped us build credibility with our in place and coordinating with local offi­ sulted. "Your capability and response gional flooding throughout Westchester community." cials. was overwhelming." and Rockland Counties. By Mid-day on "We had to have forces on the ground By the end of the day on Thursday, Friday, members of the National Guard ahead of the emergency," explained Deputy September 16th, the National Guard stood had redistributed their strength to bring New York Selected for maximum effort to the lower Hudson V alley. Adjutant General William Martin, "the lo­ ready with more than 1,400 troops, 70 DoD Exchange gistical problems of simply getting our generators, 350 vehicles and 89 aircraft. For three days, Guard forces completed forces to the areas in need (the lower As the storm passed over New York, the dozens of missions, assessing damaged Program See Page 3 Hudson Valley, New York City and Long rainfall overwhelmed many creek and river areas and providing reconnaissance for Guard Notes TAG Talk NY'er Heads Recruiting Advisory Counsel Year 2000 (Y2K) LATHAM -Forthe firsttime, aNew York officer is leading the Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Advisory Counsel, which advises National Guard Bureau Preparations for on strength maintenance policies and programs. Military Members Lieutenant Colonel William Varian, who was promoted recently to Colonel, was eldtted to chair the board by fellow state recruiting and retention managers from As we approach the end of 1999, ques­ across the nation. He succeeded Col. Henry Martin from Kansas on 1 August. The tions about possible Year 2000 (Y2K) dif- counsel is comprised of the leaders from each of the seven National Guard recruiting -ficulties and our preparations for them regions nationwide. Varian has been serving as the chair of Region 1, which includes persist. The potential for technical prob­ NY and New England. Varian has been serving as the counsel’s vice chairman until lems stems from the use of two-digit year his recent election to the top position. His tenure will last two years. fields instead of four digit fields in soft­ New Y ork leaders are viewing Varian's election as another indication of the increased ware, hardware and firmware, including respect NY state has garnered from the defense community and a great opportunity embedded chips. Failure of the fields to for New York to further help influence national recruiting and retention policies. successfully convert to the year 2000 may lead to automation breakdowns, and Maj. Gen. John H. Fenimore, V The Adjutant General Quality in Government Conference could create disruptions in the normal functioning of public services. Here is ROCHESTER —Local officials and Guard leaders gathered in Rochester in This means ensuring your recall or per­ what the Division of Military and Naval October to discuss improving the quality and efficiency of government actions. sonal locator information is accurate, your Affairs’ (DMNA) is doing to prepare for Known as the Monroe County Quality in Government Day, the seminar was a training is current and, most importantly, possible support operations in the State. forum for county and local officials to review quality management and coordinate you have made arrangements for support efforts among various public agencies. Rochester and Monroe County govern­ Our Preparations of your family and personal responsibili­ ment officials invited the National Guard for a presentation on Governor George ties as necessary. As always, these must Pataki'sGuardHELP initiative. Several New York State government be your primary actions. "This is what good government is all about," noted Brig. General William Martin, agencies are involved in planning Y2K Should the National Guard be needed to Deputy Adjutant General. "Our presence here today reinforces GuardHELP and contingency support in order to ensure support contingencies related to Y2K, an National Guard involvement in communities as a process over a product." appropriate public services are continu­ ice storm, a natural disaster or any other Martin discussed the importance of incorporating the National Guard in local ously provided leading up to, during and emergency situation, it is important that government planning and coordination. "No longer do you have to wait for a after, the Y2K transition on 1 January our members are able to feel comfortable disaster or emergency'to call the National Guard. We have over 25,000 members 2000. Our agency has a critical role. Al­ deploying away from home for an unde­ of the Guard trained and ready to act now in support of communities all over New though we feel adequate steps have been termined period of time. Y ork State. The benefits of GuardHELP missions now is that they build relation­ taken to ease the transition into the Year ships that pay dividends during the next emergency response." 2000, we have developed contingency Get Yourself Ready Now The GuardHELP initiative refers to Hearing local needs, Educating local officials plans addressing the areas of primary concern, ie; power outages, general loss Each one of us will need to take steps to regarding Guard capabilities, Linking where National Guard assets can support ensure our personal preparation is com­ needs, and Partnering with officials to provide Guard members with innovative of communications capabilities, and avail­ ability of fundamental human needs (food, plete. Please be certain your locator training and communities with assistance otherwise unobtainable. information in your unit is up-to-date and Officials appreciated the Guard's presentation and welcomed further communi­ water and shelter). For each of these areas of concern, y our role in support of accurate. Please talk with your family and cation with local Guard units, including the 1 st Battalion 142nd Aviation and the be sure the necessary steps have been Rochester flight facility. The 142nd operated a display booth at the event our plans is critical to their successful implementation. taken to keep them safe and physically/ highlighting the unit's recent aerial firefighting operations. financially secure should you be called to Y2Kand Your Role duty. Forces Command Stresses Employer Support What does this mean to you? As a Remind family members of their ability Washington, D.C. —Employer Support of the the Guard and Reserve may well be military member, it is a personal responsi­ to get support from the Red Cross, if the 'Achilles Heel' of the Future Army, noted General Thomas Schwartz, chief of bility to ensure your readiness to respond necessary, and post the phone number of Forces Command (FORSCOM). to a call to duty. You may be called upon your local Red Cross Chapter where fam­ Speaking at the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) national convention in to help. During the period from December ily members can see it. You may wish to October, General Schwartz addressed the corporate members of AUSA by asking 28,1999 through January 4,2000, we will look at the American Red Cross informa­ for ways to 'share* National Guard and Reserve members to prevent the difficult have Emergency Operations Centers and tion on Y2K preparation or browse their choice between military service and their careers. Joint TasklForces prepared to evaluate website (http://www.redcross.org) for "We need to look at sharing people. We need to look at the possibilities of them situations and determine needs. more suggestion on personal Y2K prepa­ serving their country and you partnering with us and you sharing them," Schwartz ration. As we alerted forces in anticipation of said. These are common steps and ones that Speaking earlier that day, Army Under Secretary Bernard Rostker related that the Hurricane Floyd this autumn, taking a proactive stance for any Y2K contingency Guard members should always take. The private sector will be a critical part of the service's efforts to increase the possibility of Y2K contingencies has participation of Reseve Component forces in Active Army operations. needs for the National Guard only strengthens our relationship with com­ given us all a reminder to check our per­ "Employer support is vital to the reserve components. Especially in the days sonal state of readiness. ahead. We can no longer guarantee our soldiers are just one weekend a month, munities throughout the state and gives us more flexibility in our response. two weeks a year in the service to their country," Rostker said. A Safe and Happy New Year General Schwartz agreed that the active components simply "can't do it alone Some Guard members may be asked to anymore." Both speakers called for further integration of the active and reserve provide support to specific areas of these As we face the New Year and a new components. Task Forces and Emergency Operations millennium, let’s each make a special ef­ "If you want to see the Army of the future, look to the reserve component. Go Centers. The people supporting these fort to prepare ourselves and our families look at your Guard and Reserve," Schwartz said. areas have been identified. Still, it isj for whatever challenges we will face in Editor's Note: This story is courtesy of Kim Burger, Inside the Army. October important that every Guard member is the new millennium. It is the right thing 25, 1999. prepared to respond if called to duty to do and an integral part of the success during this period. * of the National Guard. New York Selected for Defense Exchange Program State a 'Model' Reserve Force for Emerging Democracies

By Capt. Richard Goldenberg Guard Times Staff

NEW Y ORK CITY - A Department of Defense-sponsored international military education program selected the New York National Guard as a model reserve force to bring foreign military leaders to this September. The historic Fifth Avenue Armory hosted a one-day con­ ference for 80 defense and security leaders from Europe to discuss the National Guard's premier role in state emer­ gency response and crisis management. The visitors came directly from Washington briefings from the Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Henry H. Skelton. Class members of the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies arrived in New York as part of their field study of the United States. The group's visit followed a week of activities in Washington D.C., includ­ ing visits to the Pentagon, the Supreme Court and Capitol Hill. "Designating the New York National Guard to provide this teaching block is a natural given their leadership role as one of the premier reserve military forces in the nation," said Dr. Paul Holman, Director of the Center's 15-week Executive Program. The Marshall Center class represented more than 25 nations, including the Russian Federation and many devel­ oping Eastern European countries including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Romania, Turkey, and the Ukraine. "The U.S. federal government tracks fourteen indi­ vidual types of disasters. In New York, we've responded to twelve of the fourteen," noted Brig. Gen. William Martin, New York's Deputy Adjutant General. "There are only two disasters that the New York National Guard has not yet responded to and that's tidal waves and volcanoes. And we're keep­ ing our eyes open for them, too." Martin explained that the visitors also learned how the Guard gets involved with local, state and federal missions like the recent formation of the Rapid As­ sessment Initial Detection Element de­ signed to help respond to the potential use of Weapons of Mass Destruction. Top photo, Brig. Gen. William Martin briefs lessons "Designating the New York learned from two National Guard emergency response case studies: the recovery of TWA Flight National Guard to provide this 800 and the devastating Northern NY Ice Storm. teaching block is a natural Photo left, Capt. Richard Settino reviews aviation night vision devices with members of the Marshall given their leadership role as Center's field study class. one of the premier reserve Above, Col. Frank Intini discusses the role of Army Aviation in civil support crisis response to a Latvian military forces in the nation” member of the center. Photos by Capt. Richard Goldenberg.

The Guard's response to these disasters "represents the once hosted a joint exercise with the Alabama National The crisis management briefings by the New YorkNational kind of relevancy and immediacy that leaders of these Guard. "I have a lot to learn from [the] military and civilian Guard were the first offered by the course. nations are looking to develop in their own reserve forces," point of view." The Marshall Center is located in Garmisch, Germany and General Martin explained. Visiting officials like Milhai from Romania are anxious to is jointly run by the U.S. and the Federal Republic of Germany. The center's motto is "Democracy through Trust "They asked a lot of questions," he said. "I really think participate in joint learning opportunities like those spon­ and Friendship." The Center educates civilian and military they look at [the New York National Guard] as a model for sored by the Marshall Center to learn more about how to officials of developing European democracies on how an emerging democracy, a new paradigm for the military." maintain internal stability, interoperability with other na­ tions and how to work with NATO. Western nations plan and execute national security and Lt. Colonel V asile Milhai, an officer in the Romanian Army While in New York, the field study members visited the defense issues. The developing role of the US National agrees. "I'm willing to listen a lot," he said, adding that he United Nations, Wall Street and a network news studio. Guard is of keen interest to these developing militaries. Latham Hosts New Yorkers to Homecoming NGB Staff 'Ambassadors' Return to Resurgent NY Guard Times Staff

LATHAM — The Division of Military and Naval Affairs held a "homecoming" conference for some NY National Guard members this fall. But, they weren’t returning from overseas. They were coming from National Guard Bureau (NGB).

Over the years, a number of NY National Guard members have been selected for full time duty in assign­ ments at National Guard Bureau in the Washington, DC area. These personnel are serving in Title 10 Active Guard and Reserve positions in various NGB director­ ates and Department of Defense positions. They maintain their affiliation as members of the NY National Brig. Gen. Bill Martin, the Deputy Adjutant General poses with the Title 10 NY National Guard members working full time at NGB during the recent visit to Latham. Photo by Staff Sgt. Cori Lombardo.

"We wanted to bring you home and give you a couple of days out of Washington," said Brig. Bill Martin, the Deputy Adjutant General Major General, during his welcoming remarks. "We also want to update you on our progress here inNew York and give you the chance to meet or reunite with fellow NY ers," he said. Martin delivered New Y ork's vision presentation, encompassed by "Readiness, People, Fu­ ture." The returning guests were given the latest informa­ tion on New York's programs, achievements and initiatives.

”NY clearly recognizes the value of their people working full time in Washington and sees them as an asset and a resource." Major General Michael Davidson, Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for National Guard matters

General Martin concluded with a request for help. "We are a learning organization with the intent of continious improvement and we welcome your ideas and suggestions. Guard and are generally viewed as being "on assignment" Wooley, Maj. Mary Jo Patiemo, Maj. Millie Santiago Your positions with National Guard Bureau can heighten to National Guard Bureau. Madera, Capt. Randy Johnson, Chief Master Sgt. Don our situational awareness," he said. "We want your insight Hudson, Master Sgt. Heidi Ortiz, Master Sgt. Byron Wil­ State leaders felt it was time to invite them home for a visit, and need your assistance in making New York the best liams, Senior Master Sgt. Rose Claar, Master Sgt. Gina so they could see for themselves what was going on back Guard force in the nation. Finally, when you have com­ Goula, Tech. Sgt. Michelle Miller, Master Sgt. Sharlene in New York. It was also meant to improve coordination and pleted your assignments, we want you back," he added. Laskaris and Lt. Col. Robert Lovell. communication between the various state staff personnel "You have a home in the New York National Guard." and their NGB counterparts. The host, Maj. Gen. Jack Fenimore, NY's Adjutant General "This is a home run" also welcomed the visitors during the evening social and ”It makes me feel good to be from New York, praised the joint approach and team efforts to bring forth "The leaders at National Guard Bureau thought this was to come from a state that is doing so much so the full resources of the state and NGB to benefit the NY a fantastic idea, they were thrilled for me to come and were well.” National Guard. New York staffers also met separately with very impressed that New York thought to do it," said Maj. their NGB counterparts during break out periods. Discus­ Mary Jo Patiemo, aNY AirNational Guard member working New York's initiative received the highest acclaim at the sions focused on personnel issues along with record reviews. for the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Pentagon. highest levels of the military command structure. "This clearly sends the right message and should be standard More than twenty-five officers and non-commissioned "When you have completed your officers came for two days of briefings and meetings to procedure among the states," said Major General Davidson, assignments, we want you back. You have a assistant to the chairman for National Guard matters. "New improve the exchange of information between state head­ York clearly recognizes the value of their people working quarters and the NGB directorates. The Army National home in the New York National Guard." full time in Washington and sees them as an asset and a Guard guests included Col. RonaldTipa, Col. Julia Cleckley. The homecoming trip generated great praise from the resource. This kind of effort maintains the relationship with Lt. Col. Paul Bugge, Col. Deborah wheeling. Lt. Col. Gary NGB staff. "The New York National Guard is viewed as a the Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) member and their Owens, Maj. David Zysk, Ltc. Col. Jeff Mathis, Maj. Susan leader down here, believe me," said Patiemo. My boss has home state. Kolb, Maj. Tom Lee, Capt. Les Andrill Melnyk, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Ron Denoia, Chief Warrant Officer Dean long been aware ofNew York's recent accomplishments. This is a home run," said Davidson after the visiting Guard Pilarinos, Master Sgt. Jim Petruzzi and Sgt. 1st Class James "It makes me feel good to be from New York, to come from members returned from their two-day homecoming. Blackman. The Air National Guard guests were Lt. Col. A1 a state that is doing so much so well." Second Company Commanders' Course Held New Commanders 'Set up for Success'

spouses, and in the future, we will send out the feelings of many other wives. They By Lt. Col. Paul F anning “This course was designed to Guard Times Staff the curriculum in advance so that more would rather have the husbands stay in, give unit commanders access to spouses will be encouraged to come,” said despite the sacrifices and needed adjust­ GLpNS FALLS -Nearly thirty captains and our top leadership, and this Phillips. ments at home. That said, the wives said first lieutenants gathered in Glens Falls contact serves all because of During the spouse break out, Gen. Martin too much time devoted to the Guard by their during a September weekend for the sec­ asked spouses pointedly if they would husbands and that more family time away ond New York Army National Guard Com­ the sharing, listening and rather see their husbands not serve in the from the Guard is needed. pany Commanders Course held this year. learning which happens” Guard. Nearly 80 percent of the wives said “The separate sessions with The course is designed and the generals by the command­ operated by the senior Army ers and the spouses were pow­ advisor’s office at the erful, even moving,” said Guard's state headquarters Phillips. “This course was also in Latham “set new com­ designed to give unit com­ manders up for success” by manders access to our top lead­ providing classes on critical ership, and this contact serves subjects and access to se­ all because of the sharing, lis­ nior Guard leaders that jun­ tening and learning which hap­ ior officers can’t get any pens.” other way. The goal is to Saturday evening's dinner have every officer complete featured Rensselaer County, this course prior to being Nassau Town Supervisor Carol assigned to company com­ Sandford as guest speaker. Her mand. town recently benefited from a Unlike the previous course guardHELP project by mem­ held in Albany in March, bers of the 204th Engineer Bat­ this class featured student talion. Her remarks drove home officers just entering com­ the importance of a commu­ mand. The March class was comprised of officers who nity-based National Guard: vi­ brant, connected and locally were already serving as com­ manders and was set up as a involved. “pilot” course to elicit input from seasoned commanders. "We got very positive Feedback from that class feedback from helped to redesign the commanders and courseby concentrating on spouses’ topics requiring emphasis and including measures the Feedback from the command­ experienced commanders ers indicated that her presenta­ felt would be most helpful to tion helped many of the new an incoming commander. commanders understand the strategic importance of the Refinements New York's future leaders pose for a graduation picture from the Company Commander's Course. The course prepares guardHELP program and the presented to new incoming leaders, for the responsibilities and demands of company command in the New York Army National Guard. Photo need for its integration into the commanders by Lt. Col. Paul Fanning. traditional federal mission. “The first commanders The single most significant course helped us determine if change was the inclusion of we are on track with a program spouses. Eleven wives to help our new commanders. joined their commander- The second class will help us husbands in classes on the fine-tune the educational family support program, and content for the next course,” had their own separate break said Phillips. “The command­ outclass. Brigadier Gener­ ers course program will al­ als William Martin, the ways be a work in process Deputy Adjutant General and will undergo continuous and Michael Van Patten, the development and improve­ Commanding General of the ment. We are also working on New York Army National non-resident courses by cor­ Guard made presentations respondence or by distance and joined Army National Guard Chief of Staff Colonel “We learned that the spouses were very they were proud of their husband’s service learning, again focused on giving future Paul Duttge with their wives to listen to anxious for information and were very glad and that they regarded his membership as commanders the kind of information and spouses’ concerns about Guard life and they came,” said Lt. Col. Charles Phillips, part of his self-identity. “My husband lessons they need to succeed.” their husbands' future role of company Senior Army Advisor. “We got very posi­ would not be the same man if he got out,” The next commanders’ course is sched­ commander. tive feedback from commanders and said one wife, who seemed to summarize uled for 14-16 April 2000. Page 6 Seeking Fresh Approaches while Executing Change

By Lt. Col. Paul F aiming education and ways to modify the sys­ Guard Times Staff tem so that it works better for us," he said. LATHAM-TheNew York Army National Guard command­ The commanding general is also ing general wants his troops to know that in the face of many deeply concerned about the opera­ challenges, the force is strong, getting stronger and that more tional tempo of his force, which, more progress lies ahead. and more, is reflecting the Army’s Since taking over last year, Brig. Gen. Michael Van Patten active duty pace. "We are citizen directed both the process of change and the actions that go soldiers," said Van Patten. "When we with it as the Guard continues its missions of readiness and increase our operational tempo military support. His focus is characterized by macro and through intensified training require­ micro-scaled efforts, including process action teams, staff ments, overseas deployments and studies and personal interviews. These examinations will lead state emergencies it has a doubling to improvements that will make the Guard more fulfilling for its affect. These impact our members, members. their families, and their employers," Process of Change he said. "It is a balancing act for us. As a full-time college professor, Van Patten values mixing The real-life deployments, emergen­ leadership principles and multi-disciplined process theory cies and even community support with everyday reality to come up with practical results. His Brig. Gen. Michael Van Patten, NYARNG commanding general meets with troops deployed during Hurricane Floyd response. Photo by Sgt. Denise Slater. projects are good for the troops - they "common sense" approach to complex problems has lead to derive additional pride in their ser­ his success in both the military and the business world. The "I want field leaders to look at these policies and tell us how vice, and they perform these missions with the knowledge general has made numerous trips to the field to get input we should change them for the good of the force," said Van they are serving nation, state and community. However, we directly from the soldiers. He directed changes at state Patten. "We will forward recommendations to the bureau for must be careful that we are not over tasking our units, headquarters such as in-ranks inspections and the wearing of ideas that could be implemented nationally." especially certain units. We must spread our mission load the battle dress uniform (BDU) for drills. One of his favorite The general feels NY needs to do a better job of grooming throughout our major commands and consider special quotes is, "Lose the office mentality and start thinking and officers for leadership positions and identifying backfill offic­ situations," he added. acting like soldiers." After 30 years in field units, he states that ers so units are short-handed when experienced leaders move Looking ahead, Van Patten is studying the armory situa­ while in command he will never lose his soldier focus. In short, forward. "We did a poor job of managing and forecasting the tion-the age and condition of facilities, their locations and he is determined to bring about changes that truly fit the future needs of the full-time force. We are now experiencing the units assigned. He directed the headquarters staff to Guard. huge gaps in experience and knowledge as our senior AGR examine where troops are assigned, where they actually "Lose the office mentality and start thinking personnel retire," Van Patten said. perform weekend training and where the units’ equipment and acting like soldiers” STAP Focus is located to support that training. He pointed out that units He directed the state command sergeant major to focus on frequently have to travel considerable distances to train. Earlier this year, the NYARNG recreated its headquarters the enlisted personnel management system. Another process "A lot of training time is wasted trying to move units to with new staff directorates. In March, V an Patten directed the action team was formed and it has been examining STAP - Fort Drum, Fort Dix and other sites so they can train. We new personnel directorate to form a process action team to Select, Train, Assign and Promote - the statewide, enlisted need to develop a strategic plan to reduce travel times and follow through on the general's concern for enlisted and promotion process. other factors that denigrate our readiness," he said. "We officer personnel issues. Members of the field commands will "When I visit units and talk to soldiers, I get the most need to take a hard look at our real estate situation and come examine state and National Guard Bureau personnel policies complaints about STAP," said Van Patten. "We're going to up with a fresh approach at how we can best position our and their impact on the force. The team will identify policies figure out what the problems are and come up with better units, armories and equipment for success," he added. that need to be changed and make proposals. procedures. These include better communication, better The commanding general promises more will follow. National Guard Pays Tribute to 'Uncle Sam' By Capt. Richard Goldenberg HQ, 42nd ID (Mech) TROY-Members of the New ute to a national icon this fall. and the city of Troy, New York, Rainbow Division’s ceremonial Rainbow Chief of Staff poses the National Guard participated honor guard in distinctive WWI with 'Uncle Sam' at the Samual York National Guard paid trib- Joining the local veteran’s groups Wilson gravesite. Below: the the annual honors to Samual Wil­ uniforms, the Rainbow Division Rainbow Division band stops to son, the founder of America’s Band, an overflight of UH-60 he­ sing the Army Song at the ‘Uncle Sam’ persona. licopters from the 3rd Battalion, reviewing stand at the Uncle Sam The City of Troy invited Rain­ 142nd Aviation, and members of parade. Photos by Sgt. First Class Jim Filio. bow Division Chief ofStaffColo- the 1st Battalion, 108th Infantry. nel Joseph Talutoto give remarks for the graveside ceremony. In honoring Samual Wilson's birth, Col. Taluto’s commented that “the real heroes that embody the char­ acter of Uncle Sam today are re­ flected in the combat veterans of America’s Wars and the spirit of her citizen-soldiers serving the the New York National Guard to­ day.” Participating in the city’s Uncle Sam parade were members of the Guarding the White House 105th MPs keep Eagle Base under Control by Staff Sgt. David San Miguel 314th MPAD, Eagle Base, Bosnia

TUZLA, BOSNIA— In the heat of a sunny afternoon or the "My wife wasn't too happy," he said. "Nonetheless, it's cold chill of an early morning, guarding the “white house” a necessary mission for the safety of Bosnia's populace and at Eagle Base is a mission these guardsmen men will execute so I'm here." each day throughout their 6-9 month rotation. First Sergeant Amos Peterson said that in addition to It's a mission the 3rd Platoon providing "white house" se­ of the 105th Military Police curity or convoy and escort Company, a National Guard duty, is troops are spread out unit out of Buffalo, NY, will and are executing base camp swap with the 2nd Platoon pe­ specific missions there at Dobol riodically. Their sister unit is and McGovern. currently providing convoy Peterson admits that the mis­ security and escort duty for sion is critical to the success of the day trips to Tuzla. Accord­ operations in the Multinational ing to Spc. John R. Pajak, mili­ Division (North)'s area of re­ Left, members of the 105th MP Company on patrol in Bosnia. tary police, next month the pla­ sponsibility but one in which Above, Spec. Christopher Kreiger comforts a frightened Bosnian toons will also perform a law the soldiers are prepared to boy whose family had just returned to the remains of their home. and order mission which will handle. Photos by Capt. Mike Fowler. include providing garrison Master Sgt. William A. Borchert, operations sergeant, police duty to enforce base "Prior to being deployed here, attributes this job performance to the months of extensive camp speed restrictions. we were given extensive training at Forts Drum, Benning preparation. Sgt. Michael A. Tweedy, military police, added that the and Polk," he said. "Then, we received a pretty good picture "The soldiers are real 1 y enjoying their mission and have platoons will rotate their duties to vary and expand their of this operation from the 401st MP Company." gotten to see a lot of the countryside," Borchert said. "They training opportunities. Tweedy sai d that the 401st more than went out of their way know they’re making an impact. They know that if we were "Basically, the 105th MP's mission here in Bosnia is to to ensure "we had everything we needed to complete this to pull out, things would revert to the ways things were. It's ensure that the peace process keeps moving forward," the mission. They were a good bunch of guys !" a mission the soldiers don't take lightly." sergeant said. "We do this by making sure our leaders are Fowler added, "They’re definitely making us proud!" safe and secure when they leave the base camp to attend "We have a very meaningful mission here," said Capt. meetings or travel on the main supply routes." Michael T. Fowler, company commander. "It's good to Editor's Note: This story is reprinted courtesy o f the The deployment has interrupted his plans to celebrate his know we’re making a difference. The troops are really doing Talon, published in support o f Operation Joint Force and third wedding anniversary and the birth of his first child. an outstanding job!" the soldiers of Task Force Eagle. Rainbow Trains with America's Corps

By Capt. Richard Goldenberg HQ, 42nd ID (Mech) FORT LEWIS, W A - Travelling around the Battle Command Training Program (BCTP) It doesn't really matter whether the focus cyber-world in eighty days, the 42nd Infan­ evaluation their ability to prepare mis­ is on a deep attack strike into enemy try Division commanders and their staffs sion orders, battle track operations, and territory or the relief of a disaster area, our completed a second Annual Training de­ oversee division operations. members have proven themselves time and again." ployment here for a I Corps command post A Division’First’ battle simulation. The work with the I Corps, referred to as The more than 200 The BCTP, or Warfighter as the exercise "America's Corps," included coordina­ members of the is more commonly called, involves the tion with another maneuver division in Rainbow Division evaluation of a command and staff in a the exercise, the 25th Infantry (Light) from who participated simulated wartime scenario. Prior to this Schoffield Barracks, Hawaii. in July's success­ fall's deployment, the Rainbow Division "Our work with the 29th Infantry Divi­ ful annual training completed two deployments to the com­ sion this summer and our great support exercise at Fort bat training center at Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kan­ and work with the 27th Separate Infantry Kansas. The 1998 division evaluation and Brigade Enhanced have really helped out sas found that the the 1999 Corps headquarters role during in our role in the heavy-light force mix," scenario behind the 29th Infantry Division (Light)Warfighter this combat simu­ said Brig. General Thomas Garrett, on marked the Army's first initiative to use a hand for the exercise in the role of Divi­ lation exercise was National Guard division in the role of a sion Commander. General Garrett took once again, halfway higher headquarters to better assist other command of the Rainbow Division only around the globe. Guard units in training. three weeks after redeployment from Fort Having planned and executed battle "These are great experiences for our Lewis. plans for the two National Guard leaders and their staffs," "We've done this planning and execu­ regional conflicts, noted Division Chief of Staff, Colonel tion so many times now, its all a blur," Joseph Taluto. "What our soldiers like is Division Operations Officer Lt. Col. Mark Heffner confers with Intelligence the battle staff of said Major John Betor, working on the Officer Maj. David Martinez during the Division exercise "Rainbow Mist" the Rainbow Divi­ to refine the cross-talk and sharing of division plans for aviation deep attacks. at Fort Lewis, WA. Photo by Capt. Richard Goldenberg. sion, this exercise information so crucial in a command post. Rainbow Colors Pass to New Leadership Program Broadens By Capt. Richard Goldenberg Officer Development HQ, 42nd ID (Mech) Guard Times Staff CAMP SMITH — On a brisk autumn morning, the 42nd heels of the division’s response to the 1998 Ice Storm and LATHAM - For more than twenty years, National Guard Infantry, General Douglas Mac Arthur’s very own Rain­ Tornado recovery in upstate New York, validated Gen­ enlisted soldiers entering the Army's Reserve Officer bow Division, welcomed its new eral Kinley’s ability to lead the Training Program (ROTC) through college can continue commander for the new century. Rainbow Division inpeace or war. to serve in their Guard unit and still be a cadet. 4 On the parade fields of Camp The exercise was so successful in Known as the Simultaneous Membership Program, or Smith, New York, the division fact, that the Rainbow Division SMP, cadets have get the benefit of the opportunity to colors and subordinate unit gui­ returned to Leavenworth this past gain practical leadership development through their Guard dons from all seven states stood summer to support the training unit experience. Cadets are assigned to officer positions in formation fora division review and evaluation of the 29th Infan­ based on existing or projected officer shortfalls. Many by Lieut. General John M. Riggs, try Division, Maryland Army Na­ cadets train as platoon leaders in their units. the First Army Commander, re­ tional Guard. By doing so, the The chance to learn leadership skills through the ROTC viewing officer for the change 42nd Division became the first Na­ classes and apply them in their Guard unit provides a of command ceremony. Passing tional Guard Division headquar­ unique opportunity for professional growth and benefits the leadership of the 42nd Infan­ ters selected to provide training all parties - the unit, the ROTC detachment, and the try Division was outgoing com­ as a higher headquarters to a fel­ soldiers. Seventy five percent of Army officers come from mander Major General Thomas low National Guard unit. the ROTC. . D. Kinley. Receiving the Divi­ Brig. General Garrett, upon re­ SMP cadets perform the duties of a second lieutenant sion colors and the responsibili­ ceiving the Rainbow Colors at and work under the close supervision of a commissioned ties of Rainbow command was Camp Smith, takes on the chal­ officer. During the summer between the junior and senior Brig. General George T. Garrett. lenge of taking the Rainbow Divi­ academic year, SMP cadets attend the ROTC Advance Major General Kinley served sion to even greater heights of Camp. If no conflicts exist, cadets may attend both the as Division Commander since achievement. As the Assistant ROTC and their unit annual training with their National the fall of1996. In just three short Division Commander for Maneu­ Guard unit. years, he has seen the 42nd Divi­ ver, he has overseen the training Cadets continue to draw monthly and annual training sion rise to the very top ofperfor- and operations for the Division pay in the grade of E-5 (or retain their grade if higher) mance in New York State and the Brig. General Garrett receives the Division that defines the Mechanized fight. colors from Major General Riggs. Photo by during the same period of officer training. In addition, Army National Guard for Train­ In just the past few years, the Sgt. First Class Jim Fillio. advanced cadets receive a monthly stipend of $150 for ing, Personnel, and Readiness. Rainbow has achieved unparal­ their ROTC participation. Once commissioned, they are Balancing the needs of local com­ leled tank gunnery success on paid as second lieutenants. munities with the demands of Army training, Major the newer ranges atFort Drum and Fort Knox. Crews from Individuals desiring to qualify for the Simultaneous General Kinley saw the Division respond to more than a Vermont’s 86* Brigade are among the only in the National Membership Program must meet physical qualification half dozen state emergencies, three annual training sea­ Guard to successfully shoot Tank Table Twelve, a com­ for enlistment, be less than 30 years of age at time of sons, and the success of New York Governor George E. plex series of live-fire tank maneuvers at Fort Knox. The appointment and have an enlistment obligation of four or Pataki’sGuardHELP initiative. Buffalo area’s Third Brigade achieved similar notoriety more years remaining at their time of selection. Cadets The highlights of General Kinley’s achievements as for its tank crew combat simulation training. The must attend college full-time, about 12 semester hours at division commander also include the notable success of Division’s 50th Brigade from General Garrett’s home state most colleges. the division leadership and staff at the Army’s Battle of New Jersey similarly achieved success in its battle For more details about SMP, interested Guard members Command Training Program evaluation ofthe Division’s training program during the Division’s Warfighter exer­ should contact their ARNG recruiting and retention of­ ability to plan, command, and control simulated combat cise in 1998 and the I Corps command post exercise this fice, unit commander, or Army ROTC Professor of Mili­ operations. The deployment, following right on the fall. tary Science.

Guard SMP Cadets Graduate ROTC Fun ByMaj.Don Mills Company B, 1st Battalion 101st Cavalry provided some "technical" Siena College ROTC Department support in October to the Siena FORT LEWIS, WA- Two NY National Guard Si­ college Reserve Officers Training Corps class which includes college multaneous Memebership Program cadets from students from several Capital the Mohawk Battalion at Siena College recently District schools. Over the years, graduated from the 1999 Army Reserve Officer's numerous NY National Guard units Training Corps (ROTC) Advanced Camp at Fort have supported cadet training with field and equipment orientations Lewsi, WA. This is the single most important and training. The Siena program training event in preparation for future commis­ held a field training exercise at the sioning as an Army Officer. nearby Guilderland Range National Cadets Edward W. Cardinale, Siena College and Guard training site. Bravo Company provided five soldiers, an Victor E. Bruno, State University ofNewYorkat armored personnel carrier and a Albany, completed the 31 -day camp that incorpo­ «I r;i| \ WM humvee (photo left) to introduce the rated a wide range of subjects designed to develop cadets to tactical and evaluate the cadets' leadership ability. vehicles. As the far left photo attests, the Cardinale is amember ofCompany A, 3rdBattalion vehicles added a touch 142nd Aviation and Bruno is a member of Head­ W ’I P * ’ j | of realism to the paint quarters company 1st Battalion 105th Infantry. ball battle that the Advanced Camp placed each cadet in a variety of cadets waged (photo i r bottom left). Photos leadership positions, many of which simulated courtesy of Company stressful combat situations. They are now pre­ B, 1st Battalion 101st pared for their senior year at Siena College and Cavalry. State University of New Y ork at Albany and sub­ sequent commission upon graduation. 109th's Daring South Pole Rescue

By Major Bob Bullock 109th Air Wing

SCOTIA— Only hours after its return from a bold medical evacuation mission to the South Pole, an LC-130 from the New York Air National Guard's 109th ** Airlift Wing in Scotia departed from Antarctica approximately midnight Friday, October 15 with a second support LC-130 air­ craft and a C-141 aircraft from McChord AFB, WA’s 62nd Air­ lift Wing. This ended a mission which had begun more than a week earlier. The objective of the mission was to pick up Dr. Jerri Nielsen, station physician for Admunsen- Scott South Pole Station who had become ill during the arduous winter-over period. Planning for the medical evacu­ ation mission began in July upon discovery of Dr. Nielsen's con­ dition. The decision not to go in earlier than October was based upon a risk assessment process performed by 109th officials. On Wednesday, October 6, two ski-equipped LC-130s from the 109th departed Schenectady for a four-day journey to Christchurch, New Zealand. A day after their arrival in NZ, two aircrews from the Scotia-based unit and main­ tenance support personnel pre­ pared to head down to the Na­ tional Science Foundation's U.S. Antarctic Program headquarters at McMurdo Station. High winds and blowing snow deterred the arrival of the crews at McMurdo for more than 24 hours.

Extreme W eather Top photo, a LC-130H of the 109th Airlift Wing climbs skyward from the icy runway of McMurdo Station in Antartica. Above, Upon their arrival in Antarc­ Maj. Rob McAllister and Maj. Dave Koltermann piloted the tica, the New York Air National aircraft which airlifted the doctor from the South Pole. At left, Guard members began prepara­ NY's Commander-in-Chief, Governor George E. Pataki decorates McAllister during a press conference in New York tion for an 800-mile trip to the City. Photos courtesy of the 109th Airlift Wing. South Pole that depended on temperatures wanner than mi­ nus 50 degrees Celsius. Techni­ two days. A break in the weather, The 109th crew members for Sgt. Kelly McDowell (medical Berberian went on to state that cal experts had concluded that prompted by cloud cover in the the mission included: Maj. Rob technicians). the success of the 109th was not colder temperatures could re­ South Pole region, resulted in a McAllister (pilot); Maj. Dave the work of any one group of sult in problems with fuel and "This is a great day for the rise in temperatures to the re­ Koltermann (co-pilot); Col. Gra­ individuals but the whole Wing. hydraulic fluid. 109th and the New York Air Na­ quired minus 50 degree thresh­ ham Pritchard (senior mission tional Guard," stated Brig. Gen. "The success of any flying or­ commander); Lt. Col. Bryan ganization hinges upon the col­ "This is a great day for old. Archie Berberian, New York Air With the warming, Guard crews Fennessy (navigator); Chief National Guard chief of staff. lective capabilities of every the 109th and the New on standby launched for the Master Sgt. Mike Cristiano (en­ member. In this case, the out­ "Although the 109th only took York Air National Guard” South Pole, returning nearly 7 gineer); and Senior Master Sgt. standing professionalism of over the airlift support of the hours later with its vital human Kurt Garrison and Tech. Sgt. more than 1,200 members of the U.S. Antarctic Program one year Extreme cold temperatures cargo. Ground time at the South David Vesper (loadmasters). 109th with the organization's 24 ago, this unit has already dem­ which dropped in excess of mi­ Pole was limited to less than 25 Medical personnel on board in­ years of polar expertise gave onstrated that it is worthy of a nus 60 degrees Celsius pre­ minutes out of concern for the cluded: Maj. Kim Terpening this unit the capability to do prominent place in Antarctic vented crews from launching for potential effects of the cold on (flight nurse); and Chief Master what could be done by perhaps history," he said. South Pole Station for nearly aircraft systems. Sgt. Mike Casatelli and Master no other group."

When called, you demonstrated that you were “READY” You are citizen-soldiers. You are the finest volunteers New York has to offer. That’s why the New York Army National Guard now offers the finest enlistment and reenlistment incentives ever! Your continued service is importanL.to yourself, your community and your country. In addition to New York State’s own Tuition Assistance Program, and to supplement the $9,180 Montgomery GI Bill, soldiers may now reenlist for the GI Bill Kicker, which provides an additional $3,600 for our soldiers. And for your Mends and relatives, they can enlist and get all this and up to $8,000 from a new cash enlistment bonus! We continue to demonstrate that we care for our “ PEOPLE” We are now offering a reenlistment bonus of $2,500 for first time three year extensions, and a new $2,000 bonus for a second consecutive three year extension rounding out a robust incentive program designed to reward New York’s best citizen-soldiers. New this year, soldiers may now elect to reenlist for six years and receive up to $10,000 in student loan repayment and a $5,000 reenlist,merit bonus! To find out more about these reenlistment incentives, or to refer your friends and family, contact your unit recruiting and retention NCO or call toll free at 1-800-GO-GUARD. Thank you for your service, and your commitment to the “ FUTURE" of the New York Army National Guard NYG Engineers Hold the Line in Guilderland ByMaj. John Sacca HQ 10th Bde, NY Guard GUILDERLAND - Since their first flood The New York Guard volunteers expect to control mission at Pistol Range number two be back in Guilderland in November. Cor­ at the Guilderland Range in 1996, the 1st poral Charles Prosser, a heavy equipment Battalion, Ist Regiment of the all-volunteer operator with the unit, looks forward to the New York Guard's Tenth Brigade traveled experience. The former Tennessee native regularly from Binghamton to regularly up­ says he finds great satisfaction in helping grade and maintain the state facility. out his adoptive state and "saving the The ranges at Guilderland not only serve taxpayers some money" through the work the National Guard, but are used year round of the New Y ork-Guard. by the NY State Police, the Albany County Sheriff s department, and other local police departments. Three years of constructing stone- filled wire berms, earthen embank­ ments, drainage ditches and culverts, grading and laying gravel all paid off when Hurricane Floyd recently "blew water down and out of the Normanskill Creek like a fire hose," according to Major Bennet Gardiner of the New YorkGuard(NYG). A regional equip­ Members of Binghampton's 10th Brigade of the New York Guard work to restore stone-filled berms ment manager with the Department at the state's Guilderland Range Facility following the devastating rains of Hurricane Floyd. Inset: of Transportation in Broome County, The State Police target shack was nearly destroyed by floodwaters. Photos by Major John Sacca. Gardiner has been chief engineer and commander of the Binghamton all­ volunteer NYG unit since 1995. Flood damage would have been far greater had it not been for the three years’ efforts of the NYG engineers. Indeed, damage to the pistol ranges was significant; four feet By Lt. Michelle Smith of water covered the ranges at the height of HQ, New York Guard the storm. Nearly 3 0 percent of the back-fil 1 along the berms washed away, as well a CAMP SMITH, PEEKSKILL— Over 500hundred volunteer parking lot. Debris plugged local drainage members of the New Y ork Guard reported for Annual T raining ditches and culverts and the floodwaters at Camp Smith in Peekski 11 September 26 to October 3. overturned a State Police target shack. AT-99 was an intense seven day period of classroom and "This was the worst flooding in a de­ field training designed to ready New York Guard members for cade," noted Staff Sgt. VemonHuestis, 10th possible state emergency support. The primary mission of the Brigade staff Engineer and former range NY G is to support the other three elements of the State Militia keeper at Guilderland. Huestis enlisted in (Army National Guard, AirNational Guard, and Naval Militia) the NYG after the Binghamton unit took on and the State Emergency Management Office (SEMO). the range support missions in 1996. "The Training Command lead by Miller hosted 12 separate schools operational portion of the pistol range, for Guard members: Basic Enlisted, Basic NCO, Advanced pop-up targets and 'target coffins' would NCO, Basic Officers, State Incident Command, Basic Commu­ have been destroyed had it not been for the nications, Radiological Monitoring, Terrorism Issues, Basic berms," added the formerrange keeper with Search and Rescue, Advanced Search and Rescue, and Search and Rescue Tracking. These courses were geared to develop pride. "I have a love for this place that these The New York Guard-sponsored legal training seminarwas held in guys from Binghamton share." and enhance the necessary practical skills that the volunteers Baker Hall at Camp Smith. Photo by Capt. C. H. Telles. With the pistol ranges non-operational need to effectively complete their missions. and the State Police scheduled to begin Attendees took part in an additional Y2K communications The program faculty consisted of experienced and knowl­ their three-months weapons training in training initiative. In preparation for any events that may occur edgeable judicial officers and attorney from the entire metro­ October, the NYG engineers were called to at or just after the turn of the New Y ear (possible Y2K induced politan area, including the Presiding Judge of the Appellate state active duty for the first time since they emergencies), everyone under went a radio communications Term, the 2nd & 11th Judicial District Supreme Courts, the were organized. Damage control was prior­ cinstruction. Although many volunteers were already familiar Westchester County Attorney, the Surrogate of Nassau ity; ditches and culverts had to be cleared, with the Military Emergency Radio Network (MERN), volun­ County and many other distinguished lecturers. Over 109 berms repaired and back-filled, the range teers received instruction in opening the radio net, authenti­ participants from the all services completed the program. regraded, a new granular surface applied to cating, keeping a log, and they received hands-on practice with Guest of Honor to mark the close of the training was Major the parking lot and driveway, the target the radios. Extensive radio training continues at unit home General JohnH, Fenimore, V, Adjutant General for the State of shack uprighted, and the range road repaired. stations and teams from each Brigade are preparing for a New York. Thanking all the Guard members who serve in the Future missions will attempt to address possible alert from December 28 to January 4. “best tradition of volunteerism,” Maj. General Fenimore noted the weaknesses at the ranges and prepare Major General Kassoff conducted a complimentary program how the NYG had received more state missions in the past 6 for the next "50 year flood," while enhanc­ of continuing legal education during the AT. Designed to months than the past 12 years. He predicts an ever-increasing ing the training facilities. Gardiner would assist attorneys in fulfilling the newly state mandated Continu­ role for the NYG and expressed overwhelming confidence that like to construct a new retaining wall up­ ing Legal Education requirement of25 credits every two years, the Guard's volunteers will be ready and able to fulfill their stream, connect all the berms previously the two-day program was available to allattomeys admitted to assigned missions. About three hundred family members, put in place, and build a bailey bridge over practice in New York State now serving on active duty or with guests and former active members attended the closing cer­ the creek capable of holding military ve­ a reserve component or NYG. emonies and the picnic following. hicles and tanks. Finance Unit Provides Audit Assistance

By Capt. Robert Winthrop 7th Finance Detachment deployed," said Capt. Robert Winthrop, Com­ ELLIS ISLAND - The Army National Guard mander of the 7th Finance Detachment. callout of troops here brought soldiers armed with calculators and spreadsheets. "The volunteer effort relieved the Park Ser­ Soldiers from the 7th and 37th Finance vice of having to do some very labor-inten­ Detachments of the 27th Finance Battalion sive auditing and allowed its staff to focus on spent a weekend in late August auditing other duties," Winthrop said. "It went better vendor contracts for the National Park Ser­ than we could have expected," he added. vice site that manages the Statue of Liberty The soldiers who participated in the proj ect National Monument andEllis Island Immigra­ were Staff Sgt. Ernesto Ramos; Sgt. Yuen S. tion Museum. The guardHelp effort was a Lee; Spec. LiotenHall; and Spec. Elieth Gomez. volunteer project designed to get soldiers "It was a good learning experience," said involved in their local communities. Sgt. Lee, a window clerk for the U.S. Postal The audit involved matching invoice and Service. "All my jobs deal with finance. I’m paymentrecords in preparation forthe comple­ amazed at the amount of money that goes tion of the contracts. The largest of the toward operations each month," he said. Honors to a Former President contracts audited by the soldiers is a $5 "This mission," explained Lieutenant Colo­ ALBANY- Soldiers of the 53rd Troop Command honored the 21st President of the United million, 5-year contract for the operation and nel Chri stopher McKeon, Commander of the States on Tuesday, October 5th, in a graveside ceremony on the anniversary of his birth. maintenance of the powerhouse and the in­ 27th Finance Battalion, "utilized our soldiers' Col. James W. Lamback, CounterDrug Program Coordinator, presented a gravesite cinerator serving Ellis Island. specialty to help these monuments that are an wreath for former President Chester A. Arthur on behalf of President William J. Clinton. Arthur was elected Vice President of the United States and later assumed the Presidency "Inrecentyears, Army Finance Branch has intrinsicpart ofNew York. TheNational Park upon the death of James A. Garfield in 1881 and served until 1885. Photo by Capt. Service got our assistance and our soldiers changed its focus from military pay to vendor Richard Goldenberg. payments. This project gave us realistic train­ got to exercise their skills. ing for what our military mission will be if It is a win-win situation." ChalleNGe Names Scholarship Winner By Bob Reed ChalleNGe Team CAMP SMITH, NY-TheNew YorkNational Guard (NYNG) ChalleNGe program selected former Corps member Alex Rafael DePena of Queens to receive the New York State Minorities in Criminal Justice Scholarship. Bom in Queens, New York on January 21,1982, Alex attended John Browne High School for several years before dropping out, as many of his peers had. Alex has never been involved with the criminal justice system and he has never been involved with drugs. Members of the 127 Armor Battalion volunteer for the annual Great Lakes Beach Sweep along the The NYNG military sponsored ChalleNGe program for GED completion ap­ Buffalo River Shoreline. Photo by Spec. Francis Franklin. pealed to Alex for its demanding, team-building environment. Added to the educational curriculum for corps members is career and skill development, drug Armor Unit Does guardHELP abuse awareness, and leadership and military drill. Alex wanted a bright future and so he decided to join the program. While at ChalleNGe Alex blossomed into a Corps leader and disciplined young Environmental Cleanup man. He served as a Platoon Sergeant, and Corps Company Commander. Alex completed over forty hours of community service and he traveled to Virginia with By Spec. Francis Franklin the best of the corps to represent New York in the ChalleNGe Invitational. HQ, 127th Armor By the time he graduated from ChalleNGe on June 18,1999, Alex had achieved BUFFALO — Members of the New Y ork soldier requested Guard Help and was the gold rope, the highest level of corpsmember achievement in the program. In Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, able to take a squad of six men to clean up addition, he received the Outstanding Corps Member of the Iteration Award. 127th Armor Regiment unit in Buffalo had a section of shoreline where the Buffalo ' Alex is currently attending LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City. an opportunity to do a police call recently River splits into the Creeks, Cazenovia Alex would like to have a career in finance. for a good cause. and Buffalo. Alex Rafael DePena is a young man who is deserving of this scholarship because he has set positive goals for himself and continues to work hard to achieve those The Center for Marine Conservation This year's Great Lakes Beach Sweep goals. sponsored the International Coastal for International Coastal Cleanup took The NY National Guard's ChalleNGe program is an at-risk youth GED completion Cleanup day, an eleven year old event. place on Saturday, September 18 with program designed for high school dropouts. A study completed in 1992 found The National Guard got involved when over 2000 volunteers from Presque Isle, that a military sponsored residential training camp was an effective way of Captain McArdle, company commander PA to Niagara Falls helping out. This reentering high school dropouts into society as skilled, responsible members of of the Headquarters Company for the event alsooccurred all over America and their communities. 127th Armor Battalion, received a letter in 88 countries around the world. Private The ChalleNGe environment improves Corpsmember self-esteem and discipline requesting support from a local organiza­ Sunshine and the squad from the 127th through instruction in career choices, drug abuse awareness, personal values, tion involved. One of McArdle's soldiers Armor Battalion headquarters challenge and military drill and leadership. The program also includes community service belongs to a group called Private Sun­ your unit to get involved next year for projects to provide opportunities to develop civic responsibility. shine that has environmental concerns Police Call 2K! It is scheduled for the of Buffalo as one of its missions. That third week in September...... I Page 7 4 f Guard Times ...... 106th Teams with 107th Air Wing Deploys to France Navy for Sea Rescue by CaptLinda Blaszak 107th Air Wing By Jack Dorsey Courtesy of The Virginian-Pilot NIAGARA FALLS - The 107th Air Refueling Wing, New York Air Na­ NORFOLK, VA — Four pararescue specialists from the tional Guard, deployed to Istres, New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing and the France in Mid-September to support Norfolk-based destroyer Peterson teamed up in early Oc­ “Operation Deliberate Forge.” tober to save the life of a merchant ship captain suffering While overseas, the Air Wing refu­ from heart problems and kidney failure in the mid-Atlantic. elled NATO aircraft supporting the Parachuting from their C-130 Hercules at3,000 feet, through U.N. response to the Bosnian Serb r^n squalls and high winds, the paramedics landed just 200 military presence in Sarajevo. The Wing yards from the Peterson, said the destroyer’s operations deployed KC-135R aircraft that re­ officer, Lt. Scott Davis. cently underwent extensive modern­ The Peterson had been alerted only two days prior that izations of avionics and navigation the 61-year-old captain of the 300-foot Dutch container equipment. As the first Air Guard unit ship Baltimar Sirius had become critically ill. to undergo such conversions, the 107th The Coast Guard contacted the Peterson, the nearest demonstrated the improved capabil­ ship, which diverted from its original course. The next call ity of the KC-135R Stratotanker in was to the airborne rescue unit that has saved 281 lives Europe. Master Sgt James Sieved, 107th Boom Operator, on a refueling mission-from Le Tube since 1975, saidLt. Col. James J. MacDougall, the wing’s Air Base, Istres, France. Aircraft Generation Squadron personnel have come to refer The multinational coalition force to some of the mission requirements asa "drogue-a-thon" in response to the changeing executive officer. "With this one, that will make it 282 lives originally assembled to enforce the of a refueling connection onthe stratotankers from drogue to probe and back again. saved," he said. no-fly zone over Bosnia for “Opera­ The Air Wing is deployed in support of the Nato Operation Deliberate Forge. Photo The Peterson was first on the scene. "We steamed at 30 tion Deny Flight.” The 107th AirRefu- by Capt Linda Blaszak. knots for 10 hours to reach him, then got our helicopter over there and brought him back to our ship," Davis said. The eling Wing also supported the Deny Flight effort on Peterson’s hospital corpsman stabilized the container ship's two separate rotations in 1995 and again in 1996. captain and the ship headed back southwest while the The KC-135 Stratotankers fly dai ly missions refueling 106th's C-130 flew for nearly four hours to meet it about 800 U.S. and NATO aircraft operating in the European miles northeast of Bermuda. Theater. This operation is the first time the 107th has "It was quite a sight," said Davis of the jumpers. "The C- been the mission's lead unit with active duty crews in 130 came in low with its gear down, dropping their equip­ support. ment. As they approached, we ran into a squall. It was pretty windy, but it worked out fine. No one was hurt." "I’ve been able to perform duties here that Aboard the C-130 flight surgeon Air Force Capt. Kurt I don’t normally get to do at home station Silverstein provided technical assistance by radio to the “PJs,” as they are called. The PJs who parachuted are and the training has been wonderful" Master Sgt. Mike Moore, Tech. Sgt. Mike Hewson, Staff Personnel receive short-notice missions such that Sgt. Mathew Preston and Senior Airman Jules Roy. both operations and maintenance personnel are con­ According to Davis, the Peterson steamed at 30 knots stantly adjusting schedules to accomodate mission throughout the night Friday to get close enough to Ber­ requirements. Senior Airman Timothy Griffin stated muda so that it could launch its helicopter and take the that the mission here has provided him with excellent merchant ship captain to a hospital ashore. training oppotunities. "I've been able to perform duties here that I don't normally get to do at home station and the 107th Aircrew members review mission requirements before training has been wonderful," he said. departing on a NATO refuel Tech. Sgt. John Nease, a 121st Air Refueling Wing Air National Guard Conducts support mission. Left to right Guidance and Control Specialist augmenting the 107th are: Major Richard Smith, mentioned that while working in France "the support has Navigator; Master Sgt. James Leadership Self-Assessment Sievert, Boom operator; Capt. been fantastic. If we don't have something, the French are Philip Reed, Pilot; and Major more than willing to accomodate us." Fortunately, the Guard Times Staff Douglas Eoute, Pilot. Istres Air Base is home to a French KC-135 Stratotanker According to Lt. Col. James Squadron and that has enabled Wing personnel to borrow NI AG ARA FALLS - Senior leaders from Small group breakout conferences in­ McCready, operations officer, the New York State Air National Guard cluded groups representing the various "Initially language was a barrier items unavailable at tli^r current hangar. gathered atthe 107th Air Refueling Wing levels of command in the Air Guard. in coordinating flight plans withthe air traffic controllers ’’The support has been fantastic. If we don’t for the 2nd NYANG Leadership Devel­ Wing Commanders, Group Command­ although we eventually got used opment Workshop. The leadership ers, Command Chief Master Sergeants to the accent. The hardest part have something, the French are more than conference provides an opportunity to and senior enlisted personnel all con­ of the deployment was jumping willing to accomodate us ’’ examine the issues facing the Air Guard vened to analyze the accomplishment right in and flying missions while getting the operations Over 100 volunteers from the 107th deployed over a 6-week today and prepares leaders for the de­ of the NY ANG to date and the focus for procedures in line with the way mands of the new century. the future. This feedback from all levels Niagara functions. It takes a period. It is through these highly trained and dedicated The workshop included presentations provides a valuable start point for the while to change over, but our individuals that the National Guard can assist NATO from military, civilian, and state and future development of an Air Guard crews are performing to their operations in Europe. usual high standards." "In a significant way, many parts ofWestemNew York are federal government experts. Presenta­ Leadership Development Plan. ! The 107th crews will rotate tions included Leadership for the 21st Honored at the leadership seminar were personnel every two to four involved in this multinational effort" stated the 107 ARW Century, Challenges of developing the New York Air National Guard Air­ weeks in support of the unit's Commander, Colonel James Kwiatkowski. "Our citizen sol­ Leadership in the military and civilian men of the Y ear, Senior AirmanNoel T. six-week operational training diers rely on the cooperation and support of their families deployment to Istres, France and employers. Without this type of underlying support, sectors, as well as-panel discussions to Dillon, Master Sergeant John A. as the Refuel Wing supports share ideas and develop a strategic Krulder, Jr., and Master Sergeant Rita NATO's Operation Deliberate it would be impossible to conduct our mission. We deeply vision for leaders. M. Scheirer. Forge in the Balkans. Photo by appreciate all the sacrifices our community makes in sup­ Capt. Linda Blaszak. port of our deploying volunteers." MANY Honors Solomon Enlisted Association Adopts NY Proposal for JuniorEnlisted Voice By Staff Sgt. Corine L. Lombardo HHDSTARC(-) DESMOINE, IOWA— Once againNew York successful in affecting legislation benefiting is out front and leading the force. The most National Guard members. recent example is the creation of the Junior "The Enlisted Association played a signifi­ Enlisted Association Council, an idea con­ cant role in the passage of the Tuition Incen­ ceived right here in New York State. This tive Bill. Their support and advocacy were newly established program gives a national instrumental in the fight to win this unprec­ voice to the thousands of junior enlisted edented benefit forNew YorkNational Guard members of the New York Army and Air recruits," saidMajorGeneral JohnH. Fenimore National Guard. V, Adjutant General. General Fenimore ac­ The program was announced during the 2 8th companied the New York delegation to the annual Enlisted Association of the National conference in a show of strength and support Guard of United States conference held in for the more than 16,000 enlisted members in Des Moines, Iowa, in August. Specialist theNew YorkNational Guard. Sandra VanPelt, aflightopera- Former NY Congressman Gerald Solomon, (R) Queensbury was recently honored by the tions specialist in the Long Militia Association of New York during an awards presentation at the Latham headquarters Island based 42nd Aviation Bri­ by The Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. John H. Fenimore, V. Solomon retired last year after gade, spear headed this en­ almost 24 years in the US House of Representatives. MANY praised Solomon for his many deavor and presen ted her ideas contributions to national defense and stalwart support to the National Guard. Solomon enlisted in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. Photo by Capt. Richard Goldenberg. to National Guard senior lead­ ers. “Weareanimportantpart of this association and deserve to be heard”, said VanPelt, while addressing the Enlisted Officer's Association Association executive com­ mittee. Awards Media Prizes Lt. Gen. Russell Davis, Chief of the National Guard Bureau Spec. Mandy Van Pelt and her father, Cmd. Sgt. Major Robert Guard Times Staff pronounced "It is imperative Van Pelt, representing all of New York's enlisted members at SARATOGA SPRINGS-Dozens of civil­ that we listen to what our young the Iowa convention. Photo by Master Sgt. Bob Haskell. ian news professionals were recently rec­ members have to say, this is ognized by the Militia Association for New their world, they are our future leaders". Air The Enlisted Association, conceived in York (MANY) recently for outstanding re­ F orce Command ChiefMaster Sergeant Gary 1970 by a group of senior Enlisted National porting on the National Guard. Broadbent added, "If we expect our forces to Guard soldiers, is dedicated to the principles MANY recognized 26 working news me­ continue to grow, we must change with the of providing adequate national defense and dia professionals for their "fair, balanced times." promoting the status, welfare and profes­ and accurate" news coverage of the New Spec. VanPelt brings to the forum six years' sionalism ofthe members ofthe Guard. “This York National Guard at the association's experience in the National Guard and the association is over a quarter century old. It’s regional dinner in September. Enlisted Association. The daughter of Com­ not just a military organization or a lobby The 3,000-member association awards the mand Sergeant Major Robert VanPelt, New group, but part of our recent heritage. Our Marguerite Higgins Journalism prizes ev­ York’s Enlisted Association President, she is young soldiers need to involve themselves ery year since 1993 in honor of Higgins, a not new to the ways of the Guard. "I grew up to keep our heritage and traditions alive,” said pioneer woman journalist and war corre­ with the Guard, this has been my family’s way State Command SergeantMajorDonBrawley. Capt. Steve Mueller presents a Higgins award of life for as long I can remember. It’s my Additional highlights of the conference spondent for the New York Herald-Tribune. for broadcast reporting to reporter Dan Levy "In each of these news, editorial, photo­ from WTEN, TV 10, Albany. Levy's story was generations responsibility to see the Guard include the passage of several voting issues, graphic and videographic dispatches, work­ on last year's Pine Bush guardHELP project. continue its proud heritage. Now we have the discussion on resolutions for congressional Photo by Capt. Richard Goldenberg. ing news professionals made a special opportunity to incorporate ideas into the consideration and the election of new repre­ 'hands on' effort to cover our defense, emer­ for her on-the-spot coverage of the Korean decisionmakingprocess,"exclaimedVanPelt. sentatives. Master Sergeant Jon DiFranco, War. She succumbed to a rare liver disease Rhode Island Air National Guard and Ser­ gency response, and community support "It is imperative that we listen to missions, interviewing the troops, the air­ contracted while on assignment during the geant Major Mark Collins, Maine Army Na­ men and women, reporting it like they saw Vietnam War in 1966. what our young members have to tional were elected to the EAN GU S Executive Council and will represent NY in addition to it," said Lieut. Col. P.C. "Pete" Kutschera, Higgins awards winners came from across say, this is their world” other Region I states. U.S. Army Reserve (Ret.), MANY Publicity the state, and included Capital Region's Chair. "They demonstrated the interest Times-Union andstations WTEN TV 10, "The junior enlisted people are the future With the ever-growing demands being and energy to go right to the source, in the WNYTTV13, WXXA TV23andPBS'sInside of the National Guard and this association," placed on today’s Guardmembers, their fami­ spirit and legacy of'Maggie' Higgins." Albany, Schenectady's WRGB TV 6 and said Mike Cline, Executive Director of the lies and employers, the Enlisted Association Higgins had a legendary career as a war WGY AM Radio 810 , WTVH TV 5 from national organization, as he announced the is working to develop new and better ways to correspondent. She covered the Second Syracuse, New York City's Daily News to decision to give junior enlisted personnel recruit new members andretain young troops. World War in Europe and was with the Plattsburgh's Press-Republican and WPTZ their own forum. The Enlisted Association is continually Rainbow Division during the liberation of TV 5, and the Ithaca Journal The Enlisted Association is chartered to addressing issues such as military pay, com­ the Dachau Concentration Camp in 1945. National media recognized for their cover­ support the 400,000 plus enlisted members missary privileges, retirement benefits and She went on to cover the Berlin Airlift and age included Perpetual Motion Films and within the National Guard. Among its key reinforcing the full-time force. If you would the war in South Korea, landing with Gen­ the History Channel, National Public functions is lobbying Capitol Hill on issues like more information concerning the Enlisted eral Douglas Mac Arthur's famed landing at Radio, USA Today, Army Times and Asso­ critical to the Guard and its enlisted person­ Association contact Command Sgt. Major Inchon. Higgins received a Pulitzer Prize ciated Press reporters. nel. Over the years the association has been VanPeltat(518)352-7384. Page 16 Àrmy Promotions 1 September~27 Octob September-October 199

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BONNER HHC 152D ENGINEER BN ALEXANDRA CHAMPAGNE CO C (-) 204TH ENGR BN JEFFREY J. LAPE HHC 2 BN 108 INF FLORICESA E. BOWEN CO B 230TH SIGNAL BN NATASHA N. COPPIN 14TH FINANCE DET SCOTT P. MCCONNELL HHC 1-142D AVIATION ROBERT BURGOS 719 TRANS (MDM TRK CGO) BRIAN M. CROWLEY CO D 1-142 AVIATION MONTELL M. CRUMBS HHC 1-69TH INFANTRY (M) *C APT AIN JAMES D. CARLEY DET 1 442D MP FELIX CRUZ HHC 1-101ST CAVALRY CLAUDIA L. ROUSSOS HHC AVN BDE 42 IN DIV JOEL R. CARLIN CO D 1-108TH INF MICHAEL R. CARSON HHC (-) 1-127TH ARMOR LUIS D. DANDRADE III HHD 27TH FINANCE BN FIRST LIEUTENANT FRANCISCO J. COLON CO B 230TH SIGNAL BN ROBERT C. DAVIS CO C (-) 1-108TH INF DAVID W. LICITRA CO A 642D SUPPORT BN JEFFREY R. DAVIDSON CO B 1-108TH INF MARK L. DELAFUENTE HHC 3D BDE 42ID BRIAN A. DAVIS JOSEPH C. DUSZA JR CO B 152D ENGINEER BN Chief WARRANT OFFICER 5 H & S CO 204 ENGR BN ROBERT E. ECK SR CO D 1-105 INF HARRY A. ELLIOTT BATTERY C 1-258TH FA HOWARD L. WARRINGTON JR HHC AVN BDE 42 ID DANIEL W. 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GROSS II HHC 152D ENGINEER BN CHAD P. LOPERFIDO HHC (-) 1-108TH INF JOHN W. HILL JR BATTERY A 1-258TH FA KEITH C. KELLY 138TH PUBLIC AFFAIRS DET HECTOR MAISONET 145TH MAINTENANCE CO EDDY A. HIRALDO 145TH MAINTENANCE CO ARTHUR J. KUDZIN JR 14TH FINANCE DET BOBBIE MATHEW DET 1 442D MP DEMETRIUS M. JACOBS COB 1-101 ST CAVALRY EDWARD K MILLER JR HHD STARC (-) NYARNG DANIEL R. MCWILLIAMS TROOP E 101ST CAVALRY SHAWN M. JENNEY CO D 1-127TH ARMOR HERBERT NIEVES BATTERY B 1-258TH FA BRAD C. MITCHELL CO C (-) 2 BN 108 INF DARRYL J. JOHNSON DET 1 CO B 204 EN BN RONALD A. PECK DET 1 CO A 152DENBN COLLEEN A. MONK HHC 152D ENGINEER BN MICHAEL A. JONES CO B 230TH SIGNAL BN CORBETT SMITH HHC (-) 27TH IN BDE VINCENT MURCIA CO A 1-101ST CAVALRY CHARLES JOSEPH HHB 1-258TH FA ANTHONY SPENCER CO A 642D SUPPORT BN RICKY N. MYERS JR CO A 342D FWD SPT BN KARL W. KNOWLES CO B(-) 1 BN 105TH INF DAVID S. SPOYER 27TH SPT CTR (CORPS RAOC) PATRICK ORIANTAL CO A 342D FWD SPT BN FRANCIS S. KUWORNU DET 1 CO C 204TH EN BN TAREK L. WARNER HHD STARC (-) NYARNG ALBERTO ORTIZ CO C (-) 204TH ENGR BN COURTNEY L. OSBORNE 442D MP CO (-) LISA L. LAFOUCADE DET 1 1569TH TRANS CO STAFF SERGEANT KAIRAV KPAREKH CO A 342D FWD SPT BN ROBERT H. LANDRY DET 2 CO C 2 BN 108 INF PATRICIA A. BOURDEAU CO C 3-142D AVIATION ARIEL PEREZ 145TH MAINTENANCE CO NELSON R. LAURIANO CO E 1-69TH INFANTRY (M) EVELYN CARABALLO HHC (-) 107TH SPT GROUP JASON B. RACINE 10TH TRANS (HWYREGPT) JAE H. LEE DET 2 CO A 204 ENGR BN ASA D. COVEY HHD STARC (-) NYARNG RICHARD W. REDMOND CO B (-) 2 BN 108 INF MICHAEL P. LEHMAN CO C 152D ENGINEER BN COREY J. GLEESON HQS 106TH REGIMENT (RTI) PATRICK K. REILLY HHC 1-105TH INF SHAUN M. LEHNERT HHD STARC (-) NYARNG ANDREW P. HUGOS 642D MI BN JIMSEY L. ROBERTS 719 TRANS (MDM TRK CGO) JONATHAN P. LITMER HHC (-) 1-127TH ARMOR CHRISTOPHER D. JONES HHC (-) 1-108TH INF STEVEN M. RODINO 4TH PERSONNEL SVC DET DWAINEC. LORD JR CO B 342D FWD SPT BN RAUL LOPEZ DET 1 HQ STARC-NY (53 TC) GERARDO SANCHEZ CO B 230TH SIGNAL BN LAWRENCE LOTEMPIO CO B 1-108TH INF PAUL K. LYMAN JR HHD STARC (-) NYARNG DAVID L. SKALSKI HHC (-) 1-127TH ARMOR JEANRODNEY R. HHD 206 CORPS SPT BN JOSEPH A. MORALE 145TH MAINTENANCE CO MARCO A. SOLER HHC 42 IN DIV(-) MICHAEL A. LYNCH DET 2 CO C 2 BN 108 INF JOHN M. MUSTICO HHD STARC (-) NYARNG BRIAN K. STEELE CO B (-) 2 BN 108 INF SHAWN MACLACHLAN DET 1 CO C 1-108TH INF ERIC L. NOBEL HHC (-) 1-108TH INF KENT STRIDIRON CO A 342D FWD SPT BN SHERWIN D. MANDLEY BATTERY C 1-258TH FA ANNETTE NUNESS 4TH PERSONNEL SVC DET DENNIS T. THIBODEAU CO D 1-105 INF ALBERT F. MANNS JR 827TH ENGR CO ANDREW S. ORMISTON 56TH PERSONNEL SER BN KENNETH L. TORRES CO B 152D ENGINEER BN OSCAR D. MATOS CO B(-) 1 BN 105TH INF LUIS A. SANCHEZ CO B(-) 1 BN 105TH INF CHRIS E. VALENTINE HHC 1-105TH INF THOMAS R. MAURO CO B 1-69TH INFANTRY(M) THOMAS F. WOODS HQS 106TH REGIMENT (RTI) CARL M. VASSELL BTRY C 1 BN 156 FA PATRICK MCFARREN JR CO A (-) 2 BN 108 INF ANTHONY M. MCNEIL TROOP E 101 ST CAVALRY SERGEANT MICHELLE WASHINGTON CO A 342D FWD SPT BN GREGORY MENDOZA HHB 1-258TH FA PATRICK L. ARCURI CO A (-) 152D ENGINEER BN THOMAS D. WATERMAN DET 1 CO A 1-108TH INF GEOFFREY E. MILLARD CO C 152D ENGINEER BN IVAN BAEZ SERVICE BTRY 1-258TH FA DAVID D. WEITZEL 827TH ENGR CO THOMAS J. MILLIMAN JR DET 1 CO A 427TH SPT BN BRIAN E. BROOKS 4TH PERSONNEL SVC DET SAMUEL WILLIAMS CO C(-) 1 BN 105 INF BENJAMIN T. MUNN CO B (-) 2 BN 108 INF PATRICK T. CLARK DET 1 CO C 427TH SPT BN ANTHONY J. YONNONE 442D MP CO (-) MARY S. NICOLAS CO A 342D FWD SPT BN c h r is j. TROOP E 101ST CAVALRY MICHAEL A. ZHE CO D 1-108TH INF coccrra JOAN PAGAN 145TH MAINTENANCE CO ABEDNEGO 7TH FINANCE DET PRIVATE FIRST CLASS DAVID M. PAREDES 145TH MAINTENANCE CO CIRILO A. FERNANDEZ SERVICE BTRY 1-258TH FA JOHN R. AKIN CO B (-) 2 BN 108 INF NICHOLAS J. PEPE CO A 642D SUPPORT BN CHADWICK E. 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ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PROMOTIONS (cont'd) MARTIN MOLINARES HHC 1-69TH INFANTRY (M) GORDON, CHARLES III, 1 LT, HHC 1 -127 AR SCOTT M. RAYMOND CO D 1-105 INF CARLOS MORALESFEBUS HHC (-) 107TH SPT GROUP GUGLIELMO, MICHAEL, CSM, HHC 107 CSG RADHIKA L. REDDY 29TH PERS SERVICE DET MELANIE A. MOTEL DET 1 HHC 27TH IN BDE JOHNSON, LATASHA, SGT, CO B 342 FSB ROBERT J. REILLY HHD STARC (-) NYARNG KELLY J. MURRAY CO B(-) 427TH SPT BN KEHN, FRANK, SGT, HHD STARC (-) JUAN NEGRON 145TH MAINTENANCE CO SARAH B. RICHARDS DET 1 CO C 427TH SPT BN KNISLEY, DAVID S., 1LT, HHC (-) 1 -108 IN FAVIAN L. RIOS DET 2 CO A 204 ENGR BN ANGEL NEVAREZ DET 1 CO C 204TH EN BN MARTHIA, SAMUEL, SPC, HHC 3 rd BDE RAUL RODRIGUEZ DET 1442D MILITARY POLICE JOSILYN ORTIZ DET 7 STARC (1BN 53RD TC) MILANESE, BETH E., SGT, HHD STARC (-) CHRISTOPHER. ROSELLE CO C(-) 427TH SPT BN PATRICK J. OSIKA SUPPORT PLT 152D EN BN NICHOLS, JANET L., CPT, HHC 3RD BDE ADAM ROSS HHB 1-258TH FA KENYON B. PARLOR JR HHC 1-69TH INFANTRY (M) BRIAN P. ROUGEUX HHS (-) 1-156 FA MARTA M. PEREZ 133D MAINTENANCE CO O’NEIL, JOYCE M., SFC, HHD STARC (-) SANDRY SALINAS CO B(-) 1 BN 105TH INF CRAIG M. PINNEY 7TH FINANCE DET PHILLIS, DAVID A., MSG, HHD STARC (-) CHRISTINA N. SANTANA 37TH FINANCE DET JAMES PRATT BATTERY B 1-258TH FA POOLE, PAMELA A., SGT, HHC 3rd BDE ANDREW W. SCALES 442D MP CO (-) CHRISTIAN RAMOS CO E 1-69TH INFANTRY (M) S ABULSKY, DAVIDN., CPL, CO B 1-127 AR MATTHEW P. SCHELL BTRY A 1 BN 156 FA NATHALIE RIOBE DET 7 STARC (1BN 53RD TC) SMILINCH, SCOTT C., SGT, DET 1 HHC 1 -108 IN MERVYN RIOS CO E 1-69TH INFANTRY (M) CHRISTINA S. SEARS DET 1 CO B 204 EN BN STEVENS, SHANE, PFC, CO B 1 -127 AR MARCUS E. SIMMONS CO C(-) 1 BN 105 INF PHILLIP A. RIZZO JR DET 1 CO A 1-108TH INF STEWART, GARY, MSG, HHC 3rd BDE MARK L. SIMMONS BTRY C 1 BN 156 FA TERRENCE P. ROOF HHC 3D BDE 42ID TRUMBLE, WILLIAM J., SGT, HHD STARC (-) JASON B. SIUTA CO C 152D ENGINEER BN RAFAEL A. ROSARIO 1569TH TRANS CO (-) rd SHEKEMA SMALLWOOD DET 1 CO C 204TH EN BN BRIAN S. SMITH HHC 3-142D AVIATION VACANTI, CHARLES, PFC, HHC 3 BDE DARRYL E. SMITH JR H & S CO 204 ENGR BN CHRISTINE F. SPENCER HHC 1-142D AVIATION VERGITH, ROBERT L., SFC, CO B 1 -127 AR ISRAEL SOTO CO B 1-108TH INF JOHN P. STARK III 107TH MP CO (-) WEAVER, JAMES M., SSG, CO B 1 -127 AR JESSE SOTO 442D MP CO (-) BLESSANT THOMAS CO C(-) 1 BN 105 INF ZEGACYE W SKI, STANLEY J., SFC, CO B 1 -127 AR PAUL N. STRATON CO A (-) 1-108TH INF JOSE O. VEGA 145TH MAINTENANCE CO DAVID H. TORRA 107TH MP CO (-) ARETHA A. WILLIS HHC 152D ENGINEER BN NYS CONSPICIOUS SERVICE MEDAL HERIBERTO TROCHE CO E 1-69TH INFANTRY (M) MICHAEL E. WOOD BTRY C 1 BN 156 FA VONHASSELN, ROBERTH., MAJ, HHD STARC (-) AIRNATIONAL GUARD PROMOTIONS ADELE TURNER CO B 3-142D AVIATION NYSMEDALFORMERITORIOUSSERVICE JOSHUA J. WAMBACK HHC 3D BDE 42ID September 1999 ACCOUSTI, WILLIAM, CPT, CO C 3-142 AVN HEATH E. WEITZEL CO B (-) 204 EN BN (CBT HVY) BRIGADIERGENERAL BRIAN J. WHITBECK CO D 1-142 AVIATION BACHER, PATRICK, CPT, CO E 3-142 AVN COL ROBERT GRUBER HQ NYANG BRANDON C. WHITE CO A (-) 1 BN 105 INF BARTLETT, KEVIN C., SGT, CO B 3-142 AVN COL SHAH RAVINDRA HQ NYANG LAWRENCE V. WHITE HHC 42 IN DIV(-) BEAUMAN, JAMES R., CW5, HHC AVN BDE ANGELA R. WICKS HHC 427TH SPT BN LIEUTENANT COLONEL BORGES, JEFFREY, CW5, HQS STARC (-) GREGORY L. WILLIS CO B 1-69TH INFANTRY(M) MAJ THOMAS OWENS 174FW BRANCATO, DANA K., CW3, CO B 3-142 AVN JARVIS L. WORTHY HHC 152D ENGINEER BN MAJ GARY STOPA 105AW BROZEK, MARK, SGT, CO B 3-142 AVN RUTH L. WYNANTS HHC 42 IN DIV(-) MAJ PAUL SHEPPARD 109AW CARRERAS, SAMUEL, SGT, CO B 3-142 AVN PRIVATE MAJOR CASTIGLIONE, ANTHONY F., CW4, HHC 1 -142 AVN JUSTIN N. AGARD CO A 342D FWD SPT BN CPT CHARLES SURBER 109AW COLBURN, EDWARD B., CW4, CO C 3-142 AVN TANISHA D. ALICEA HHD 369TH CORPS SPT BN CPT ROBERT PORR 105AW DEWEY, JOSEPH A., SFC, CO A 3-142 AVN LUANNA BARKER HHC (-) 107TH SPT GROUP CPT BRUCE BROWN 107ARW DOWLING, MICHAELP., CW3, COE3-142 AVN ALFRED BRACY BATTERY B 1-258TH FA SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT FIGLILOLO, VICTOR, CW3, CO B 3 -142 AVN DANIEL L. BREWSTER DET 1 HHC 1-108TH INF MSG JAMES LINNEN 106RQW FREEMAN, JAMES G.,CW4, CO B 3-142 AVN STEVEN BURDICK DET 1 CO C 204TH EN BN HUMPHRIES,NEIL L., CW2, CO B 3-142 AVN ROBERT P. BYRNE DET 1 CO B 204 EN BN MSG FORD CHAMBERS 109AW MELISSA A. CAREY HHC 3D BDE 42ID MSG KURT GARRISON 109AW KEMMY, MICHAEL J., SGT, CO A 3-142 AVN KLIMEK, CHRISTOPHERK., SGT, CO B 3-142 AVN MICHAEL R. CASTER DET 2 CO C 1-108TH INF AWARDS RAMON M. CASTILLO HHC 1-69TH INFANTRY (M) LABODA, EDWARD C., SFC, CO A 3-142 AVN JANINE M. CHAPMAN DET 1 105TH MP CO N E W YORK ARMY NATION AL GUARD LILL, JOHN B., C W4, CO A 3-142 AVN KELLY CHARLES DET 1 107TH MP CO LEGION OFMERTT MARTINS, MARQUES A., CW2, CO B 3-142 AVN DOUGLAS J. CHMURA CO A 642D SUPPORT BN COLLORAFI,JOSEPH,COL,HHDSTARC(-) MILMORE, ROBERT J., CPT, HHC AVN BDE EDWARD COLEMAN m BTRY C 1 BN 156 FA VOLBERG, PETERH. JR, CSM, HHC 27 FIN BN MOORE, DON J., SGT, 2-126 AVN JENNY A. CRAIG DET 1 HHC 27TH IN BDE MURRAY, ALAN J., LTC, HHD STARC MAHENDRANAUTH D. SERVICE BTRY 1-258TH FA MERITORIOUSSERVICE MEDAL PETITFRERE, SURVINS, SGT, CO A 2-126 AVN LEROY S. DAVIS 1569TH TRANS CO (-) AMOROSO, CHARLES M.,CW4, HHD STARC (-) MICHAEL P. DEOLIVEIRA 133D MAINTENANCE CO PEYTON, PATRICK J., 1LT, CO A 2-126 AVN GEORGE H. ECK HHS (-) 1-156 FA ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL PULGLIESE, ROBERT J., SGT, CO C 3-142 AVN JOSEPH F. FISCHER DET 1 HHC 1-127TH ARMOR ABBATE, RICHARD T., CPT, HHC 1-101CAV RAWSON, STEPHENC., SGT, CO A3-142 AVN NATHAN M. GARLAND 29TH PERS SERVICE DET ANDERSON, STANLEY C., SPC, HHB 1-258FA RIVETTE, EDWARD W. JR, SGT, CO C 3-142 AVN JACK E. GIBBS DET 1 CO C 2 BN 108 INF COSTAGLIOLA, MARIO T., MAJ, HHC 1-101 CAV RODDA, CHARLES W., C W3, CO C 3-142 AVN AMY M. GILCRIST HHC 152D ENGINEER BN ELIA, PHILLIP A., SFC, HHC 3rd BDE ROTELLA, FRANCIS A., CW5, HHD STARC (-) SHELLEY A. GILCRIST HHC 152D ENGINEER BN EWING, JOSEPH F., SSG, HHC 3 ^ BDE SETTINO, RICHARD W., CPT, CO B 3-142 AVN ISAAC R. GRAHAM BTRY A 1 BN 156 FA SIRACUSANO, RICHARD A., LTC, HHC AVN BDE RICHARD GREENBLATT DET 1 CO A 1-108TH INF HALL, WAYNE E., SGT, HHC 1 -69 IN SMITH, BRIAN A., CW3, CO A 3-142 AVN CHRISTOPHER GRIECO HHC AVN BDE 42 IN DIV MASTYKARZ, RICHARD, SPC, HHC 3rd BDE CINDY J. HALL CO A 342D FWD SPT BN PRICE, KENNETH, SSG, CO B 342FSB SNORTELAND, RONALD R., CW2, CO A 2-126 AVN THOMAS G. HARTLEY JR HHC 1-142D AVIATION RUSSELL, CHARLES, 1SG,BTRYC 1-258FA STURGES, WILLIAM E., SGT, CO A 2-126 AVN DANIEL A. HEBERT CO C 1 -101 ST CAVALRY SCHNEIDER, PAUL, LTC, HQS TRP CMD TIMOLAT, LOUIS G., C W4, CO A 2-126 AVN BRIAN C. HENDERSON BTRY A 1 BN 156 FA SWEENEY, THOMAS, LTC, HQS TRP CMD TYREE, MARK J., SFC, HHC AVN BDE ROBERT E. JACKSON BATTERY A 1-258TH FA THOMPSON, WAYNE D., SSG, HHC (-) 27 IN BDE WARRINGTON, HOWARD L. JR, C W4, HHC AVN BDE LISA JOHNSTON CO B 642D SUPPORT BN WIENCKOWSKI, GERALD H., SSG, CO C 342 FSB WEISER, JOSEPH M., CW4, CO C 3-142 AVN KEVIN K. KREMPA HHC 3D BDE 42ID WITHEY, CLIFFORD O., SGT, CO C 1-127 AR WILKINS, LEE F., CW4, CO C 3-142 AVN KEVIN R. LAIR BTRY C 1 BN 156 FA ZIMMERMAN, WILLIAM J., CW2, CO A 2-126 AVN HOO W. LIU CO E 1-69TH INFANTRY (M) ARMY ACHIEVEMENTMEDAL ZOLL WEG, MATTHEW E., SGT, CO D1-142AVN DAVID J. MAIOLO CO C 152D ENGINEER BN CAREY, JOHNF., SGT, DET 1 HHC 1-127 AR TERESE M. MARCELLE HSC (-) 642D SUPPORT BN COONEY,DAVIDL.,SFC,COB 1-127 AR NYSMILITARYCOMMENDATION MEDAL PENELOPE MCCLENAN CO B 642D SUPPORT BN COOPER, DONALD J., SFC, CO C 1 -127 AR CONDE, FERNANDO JR, SGT, HHC 3-142 AVN CRAIG D. MCNABB DET 1 442D MILITARY POLICE CURTIS, PETER J., SGT, HHC 3-142 AVN CAROL MEADE HHC (-) 107TH SPT GROUP CUNNINGHAM,GILES,SGT,227MICO GOLDSBERRY, IRVING M., SFC, CO E 3 -142 AVN JOSEPH A. MENESES III 133D MAINTENANCE CO EDWARDS, MICHAEL, SPC, HHC 3rd BDE THOMAS M. MILITELLO SUPPORT PLT 152D EN BN GAZZILLO, FRANK, SSG, HHD STARC (-) JONES, DOUGLAS J., SSG, CO E 3-142 AVN JAMES F. MITCHELL JR DET 1 CO A 2 BN 108 INF GEORGAKIS, ANTHONY, SFC, CO C 1-127 AR Awards Continued on Next Page Page 18

POWERS, PAUL, 1LT, 133 MAINT CO LILL, JOHNB., CW4, CO A 3-142 AVN POWERS, PAUL, 1LT, 133MAINTCO TARNOWSKI, ROMAN J.,SFC,HHC 1-105 IN MARTINS, MARQUES A., CW2, CO B 3-142 AVN TARNOWSKI, ROMAN J., SFC, HHC 1 -105 IN TRUMBLE, WILLIAM J., SGT, HHD STARC (-) MILMORE, ROBERT J., CPT, HHC AVN BDE VACANTI, CHARLES, PFC, HHC 3 rd BDE MOORE, DON J., SGT, 2-126 AVN AIR NATIONAL GUARD AWARDS VERGITH, ROBERT L., SFC, CO B 1-127 AR MURRAY, ALAN J., LTC, HHD STARC MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL WEAVER, JAMES M., SSG, CO B 1 -127 AR PETITFRERE, SURVINS, SGT, CO A2-126 AVN COL JAMES TOSCANO HQ NYANG ZEGACYEWSKI, STANLEY J., SFC, COB 1-127 AR PEYTON, PATRICK J., 1LT, CO A 2-126 AVN MSG DIANE SHUTTERS 174FW PULGLIESE, ROBERT J., SGT, COC 3-142 AVN MSG PAUL SIKORA 174FW NYS CONSPICIOUS SERVICE MEDAL RAWSON, STEPHEN C., SGT, CO A 3-142 AVN MSG DAVI GRAFF 109AW VONHASSELN, ROBERTH., MAJ, HHD STARC (-) RIVETTE, EDWARD W. JR, SGT,CO C 3-142 AVN TSG GERALD ANGEL 174FW NYSMEDALFORMERITORIOUS SERVICE RODDA, CHARLES W., CW3, CO C 3-142 AVN AIR FORCE COMMENDATION MEDAL ACCOUSTI, WILLIAM, CPT, CO C 3 -142 AVN ROTELLA, FRANCIS A., CW5, HHD STARC (-) LTC ANTHONY BASILE 174FW BACHER,PATRICK, CPT, CO E 3 -142 AVN SETTINO, RICHARD W., CPT, CO B 3-142 AVN SMS LEON PHILLIPS HQ NYANG BARTLETT, KEVINC, SGT, COB 3-142 AVN SIRACUSANO, RICHARD A., LTC, HHC AVN BDE MSG DAVID SHAFFER 174FW BEAUMAN, JAMES R., CW5, HHC AVN BDE SMITH, BRIAN A., C W3, CO A 3 -142 AVN MSG SHAWN JOHNSON 174FW * BORGES, JEFFREY, CW5, HQS STARC (-) SNORTELAND, RONALD R., C W2, CO A 2-126 AVN MSG JOHN SULLIVAN 174FW BRANC ATO, DANA K., C W3, CO B 3-142 AVN STURGES, WILLIAM E., SGT, CO A 2-126 AVN TSG HEIDI DIAZ 174FW TSG RICHARD DOCTOR 174FW BROZEK, MARK, SGT, CO B 3-142 AVN TIMOLAT, LOUIS G., CW4, CO A 2-126 AVN SSG DENNIS FISHER 174FW CARRERAS, SAMUEL, SGT, CO B 3-142 AVN TYREE, MARKJ., SFC, HHC AVN BDE CASTIGLIONE, ANTHONY F., CW4, HHC 1 -142 AVN WARRINGTON, HOWARD L. JR, C W4, HHC AVN BDE AIR FORCE ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL COLBURN, EDWARD B., CW4, CO C 3-142 AVN WEISER, JOSEPHM., CW4, CO C 3-142 AVN MAJ TIMOTHY HARRIS 109 AW DEWEY, JOSEPH A„ SFC, CO A 3-142 AVN WILKINS, LEE F., CW4, CO C 3-142 AVN CPT ROGER SHAPIRO 109AW CPT ALVINO WILSON 109 AW DOWLING, MICHAELP., CW3, CO E 3-142 AVN ZIMMERMAN, WILLIAM J., CW2, CO A 2-126 AVN SMS TOMAS MARTINEZ 109 AW FIGLILOLO, VICTOR, CW3, CO B 3-142 AVN ZOLL WEG, MATTHEW E., SGT, CO D 1-142 AVN MSG STEVEN RUMFELT 109 AW FREEMAN, JAMES G , CW4, COB 3-142 AVN NYSMILITARY COMMENDATIONMEDAL MSG JAMES BOSWELL 174FW HUMPHRIES,NEILL., CW2, CO B 3-142 AVN CONDE, FERNÄNDO JR, SGT, HHC 3-142 AVN TSG JERRY BURROWS 174FW KEMMY, MICHAEL J., SGT, CO A 3-142 AVN TSG GERALD WELLER 174FW CURTIS, PETER J., SGT, HHC 3-142 AVN KLIMEK, CHRISTOPHERK, SGT, CO B 3-142 AVN TSG FRANCIS CZAWKIEL 109AW GOLDSBERRY, IRVINGM., SFC, CO E 3-142 AVN ' LABODA, EDWARD C., SFC, CO A 3-142 AVN SSG MARK MANN 109 AW JONES, DOUGLAS J., SSG, CO E 3-142 AVN SSG TRACY SARGENT 174FW

Editor's Correction: The Army National Guard Promotions to Staff Sergeant printed in our last issue incorrectly identified 106th Regimental Training Institute Candidates promoted to Warrant Officer Opportunities the rank o f Staff Sgt. Those officer candidates were promoted in pay grade only. Guard Times Staff

' LATHAM — There are outstanding career opportunities available to members of L the Army National Guard for advancement and greater responsibility. Applications are available for a career as a New York Army National Guard Warrant Officer. A warrant officer is an officer appointed by the Secretary of the Army, based n on a sound level of technical and tactical competence. The warrant officer is the highly specialized expert and trainer who, by gaining progressive levels of expertise and leadership, operates, maintains, administers, and manages the Army’s equipment, support activities, or technical systems for an entire career. A summary of the basic criteria for eligibility for application to W arrant Officer Candidate (WOC) training is listed below. (1) Age: 18 to46. (Aviation applicants must not have reached 27 i/2 years. Waivers can be granted, but soldiers must not exceed age 30 upon commencement oftraining). (2) Citizenship: must be a US citizen (3) Mental: Must have a GT score of 110 or higher. (Aviation applicants must pass the aptitude test for aviation (FAST), with a score of 90 or higher). (4) Education: Must be a High School Graduate or GED. (5) Medical: Qualified under Chapter 2, NGR 40-501. (Aviation applicants must pass a Class I, Flight Physical). (6) Security Clearance. Must have a Secret Security Clearance. Enlisted soldiers should apply for warrant officer vacancies which most closely New York Army National Guard Chief of Staff Col. Paul Duttge at left pins eagle brass on the align with the enlisted Military Occupation Specialties (MOS ’s) which they have shoulders of Col. Cheryl Machina with help from freshly promoted Col. David Mackey. Photo by Capt. Richard Goldenberg. been awarded, along with their military and civilian education. The only exception would involve applicants for aviation positions. The vacancies are throughout the New York Army National Guard in a variety New AGR Colonel ofoccupational specialties and career fields. Warrant Officer specialties include: Guard Times Staff (1)CombatPositions:FieldArtilleryTargetingOfficer,UH-60Pilot,AH-l Pilot, UH- 1 Pilot, Instructor Pilot, Aviation Safety Officer, Aviation Maintenance Officer, LATHAM - For the first time in the state's National Guard roots last year, following Aviation Life Support Equipment Officer AGR (Active Guard Reserve) Program, a many years' service at the National Guard (2) Combat Support Positions: Intelligence Analyst, Counter Intelligence Techni- woman has been promoted to colonel in Bureau in the Pentagon and as an inspec­ cian, Human Intelligence Analyst the New York Army National Guard. tor general and battalion commander in (3) Combat Service SupportPositions: Personnel Technician, Legal Administrator, the Illinois National Guard. Colonel Cheryl Machina, the full-time Food Service Technician, Unit Maintenance Technician (HVY and LT), Supply director of the Military Personnel Direc­ Machina is the first personnel director Systems Technician, Property Book Officer, Ammunition Technician torate at state headquarters was pro­ for the reorganized New York Army Na­ If you are interested in applying for any of these vacancies contact your full time moted in September and is the first woman tional Guard headquarters reconstituted support representative or call Chief Warrent officer Charles Amoroso, HQ to achieve the rank while serving in an last year. Her duties include oversight of NYARNG, atCML: 518-786-4936orDSN: 489-4936. AGR assignment in New York. The vet­ the state's officer and enlisted personnel eran officer returned to her New York sections. New OMS Marks Return of Finger Lakes Aerial Military Construction Funds By Capt. Richard Goldenberg Guard Times Staff firefighters SYRACUSE-Federally funded military construction has returned to NY as the state's newest, most state-of-the- art maintenance facility was dedicated this fall in Syra­ cuse. OMS #5, collocated with the Headquarters of the 27th Enhanced Separate Infantry Brigade (eSIB) in Syracuse, was dedicated in a ceremony which included Syracuse Congressman James T. Walsh and Deputy Adjutant General William C. Martin. The project was begun in September 1998 and com­ pleted this summer. The 10,000 square foot facility

Crews from the Rochester aviation flight facility and the 1st Battalion 142nd Aviation conduct firefighting training on Canandagua Lake in Central New York. The aircrew training is an annual mission Congressman James Walsh at left, discusses the new requirement that also provides a Guard HELP link to the region's OMS's capabilities with Shop Supervisor Chief Warrant Park Service. Photos by Capt. Richard Goldenberg. Officer Howard Smith. Photo by Capt. Richard Goldenberg. CANANDAIGUA LAKE - With for­ lake and practice aerial drops on speci­ The exercise also provided an excel­ received $1.3 million in federal funding. The new OMS est fires raging in various parts ofNew fied ground targets. lent opportunity for forest rangers from replaces one in downtown Syracuse built in the 1940s. York this summer, pilots and crews MajorMikeBobek, Executive officer the New Y ork State Department of En­ "This is a dream of a facility for these people," noted fromtheNational Guard’s Army Avia­ of the Rainbow Division's 1-142nd vironmental Conservation to become Colonel Dan Maney, the 27th Brigade deputy commander, tion Support Facility #2 underwent Attack Helicopter Battalion, welcomed familiar with the Guard’s aerial fire fight­ on hand for the dedication. The state-of-the-art shop training for any potential threat to cen­ the opportunity to conduct the train­ ing capabilities. floor includes four work bays, hazardous material stor­ tral New York. ing. The local Rochester based aircrews age, and administration and supply/tool rooms. Flying a UH-1 “Huey" from the Roch­ "We conduct sling and bucket opera­ recently teamed up with Guard avia­ The federal funding made available for the construction ester Flight Facility, Army aviators tions annually for pilot proficiency. tors from Albany and Long Island in illustrates the changed image of the New Y ork National from the 1st Battalion, 142nd Aviation This gives us the chance to really make containing the wildfires near West Guard in Washington. "New York has really changed its (Attack Helicopter) used a 180 gallon a difference to local firefighting efforts Point; those fires burned nearly 1000 position in the eyes of the National Guard Bureau," said “Bambi Bucket” to draw water from the if the need comes," he explained. acres in the lower Hudson Valley. Col. Thomas Maney. His sentiment was shared by Congressman Walsh. Walsh, who represents Central New York in the House Corps Support Battalion Deploys Southwest of Representatives, was influential in getting approval By Capt. Robert Giordano for the project. A member of the Appropriations HQ 53rd Troop Command Commitee, Walsh oversees federal spending measures. However, supporting the more than eryone with the supplies, equipment Additionally, he serves on the subcommittee for Military ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO - For the Construction Appropriations. 206th Corps Support Battalion every 14,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen, ma­ and food to keep the exercise a suc­ Annual Training is an adventure. This rines, Department of Defense civil­ cess. "Governor Pataki has been remarkably successful in year the Brooklyn-based 206th went ians and multinational forces is ac­ restoring the New York Army National Guard's stand­ Spec. Stephenie Speights, a driver to Western Texas and Southern New complished by a complex rotation of ing as one of the nation's top National Guard com­ for the 719th and a NYC Transit Of­ Mexico to support Roving Sands, the National Guard, reserve, active duty mands. I firmly believe New York is a proven winner ficer at District 32 in Brooklyn said world's largest Joint Theater Air Mis­ and civilian personnel. which has rightfully earned Washington's confidence that having the opportunity to sup­ sile Defense exercise. and investment," said Walsh. 206th in Command port exercises like Roving Sands and Shop SupervisorChiefWarrant Officer Howard Smith Roving Sands melds Command, get a lot of time on the road is why Control, Communications, and Com­ fully understands the facility's importance. "As we get Elements of the 206th Support she loves the 719th. Sergeant Mar­ puter Elements from Air Defense Ar­ ready for a JRTC (Joint Readiness Training Center) Group commanded a central base tin, also a driver with the 719th and a tillery and aircraft of the Army, Air rotation in 2001, our soldiers will depend more and more camp located in Roswell, New Mexico. Connecticut State Trooper drives 2 Force, Marines, Navy and Multina­ on their vehicle readiness. We'll make sure that happens The 206th coordinated maintenance, hours to drill so he can have the tional Forces into a Joint Integrated better than ever before," he said. transportation, and daily operations opportunity to work with the profes­ AirDefense-System. The purpose of "Well maintained equipmentmeans good moraleand that of the Roswell base camp for the sional of the Harlem Express and per­ the exercise is to train forces in the contributes to our overall readiness and efficiency," Walsh entire southern New Mexico area. form live meaningful missions. planning and conducting of joint emphasized, "We know you have a vital job to do." combined tactical air and air defense The unsung hero's of the exercise At the end of the tour, Capt. Will­ Renewed federal construction for NY has been "an operations, exercise command rela­ were the drivers from the 719th iam Moore transitioned the command outstanding example of a win-win scenario...for our tionships and improve joint/com­ Transportaion Company, known as of Roving Sands' Roswell Base Camp community.. .for the National Guard.. .and toward the bined standard operating procedures the "Harlem Express" who were on to a Corps Support Battalion from goal of providing defense readiness," he said. (SOPs). the road day and night keeping ev­ Alabama. Page 20

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Army Regulation 360-81 and Air Force Regulation Attend Command Team Workshop 190-1 and is a publication of the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs, and the New ByPatBradt York Army and Air National Guard. Views which State Family Program Office appear in this newspaper are not necessarily those of the Department of Defense. GLENS FALLS - “On behalf of The dressing the expected role their ous situations throughout his more Adjutant General, Major General spouses will play in the unit. than 30 years in the National Guard. The Guard Times has a circulation of25,000 and Fenimore; the Deputy Adjutant Gen­ The Deputy Adjutant General, Brig. Mrs. Van Patten pointedly inquired is distributed free to members of the New York eral, Brigadier General William Mar­ General William Martin, kicked off to the spouses “As a spouse of a State Militia Force and employees of the Division tin, Brigadier General Michael Van the Spouse Training Workshop re­ Guardsmen, what would you change, of Military and Naval Affairs. Patten, and the State Family Program calling his most vivid memories bid­ if you could?” Articles, photos and letters are welcome. Please Office, welcome everyone to our First ding farewell to his beloved wife What remains so very surprising provide article submissions on a computer disk Company Commanders’ Spouse Joanne and infant boys just prior to clear and very poignant was the over­ with a hard print out and a name and telephone Training Workshop and the Second deploying to the Persian Gulf for whelming response that the spouses number for a point of contact. We prefer stories Company Commanders Course,” Desert Storm. “What can we do to expressed. With no exception, the saved in Microsoft Word or ASCII text. Submission quoted Warrant Officer Vicky Tillman, make it better?” asked Brig. General spouses expressed the love and re­ deadlines are January 15, March 15, May 15, July State Family Program Coordinator.” Martin. spect they all have for their husbands 15, September 15, and November 15. Send to: Guard Times DMNA-MNPA 330 Old Niskayuna Road Latham, New York 12110-2224 (518)786-4581 FAX (518) 786-4649 or [email protected]

Gov. George E. Pataki Commander in Chief Maj. Gen. John H. Fenimore, V The Adjutant General P. C. Kutschera, Lt. Col. (ret) Dir. of Public Affairs Lt. Col. Paul A. Fanning, NYARNG Editor Capt. Richard L.Goldenberg, NYARNG Asst. Editor

Guard Times Address Changes Changed your address recently? Is the Guard Times still coming to an old address? If so, it may be time to check with your unit administrator. Chances are, the old address is still listed at the unit. Computerized shipping lables are produced for Guard Times at state headquarters from the electronic data base. This information is Brig. General William Martin listens to the spouses during the recent Company Commander's Course in Glens Falls. The Deputy updated through periodic submissions from Adjutant General was on hand to share his 'command team' experiences and generate discussion and ideas for the future leaders the field. The unit, SIDPERS, the Personnel in the New York Army National Guard. Photo by Carol Latza. Services Branch and military pay all need to have a document supplied by the soldier to Many issues were addressed and and his role in the Army National As spouses of commanders and fu­ change the home address. ture company commanders looked solutions sought. The spouses col­ Guard. Many wives have tried to on with anticipation, the course kicked lectively agreed that their partners encourage their husbands to leave Before writing us at the Guard Times about off on Saturday 18 September 1999, at are devoting more energy and time the Guard for more personal time with your address change, start with your unit. It the grand Queensbury Hotel, Glens with their Guard unit while time with their family. What many unwillingly takes about two months before the change Falls, New York. their family is decreasing. discovered was a deeper commitment hits the system, but, guess what! The Guard The involvement of spouses as an Col. Paul Duttge, Army National and devotion by their soldiers to their Times comes out every two months. So if you integral part of the Commanders Guard Chief of Staff, shared his vi­ soldiers, their unit, and the Guard. have verified the unit has the correct informa­ Course was emphasized and deemed sions for the future and concerns for At graduation, Brig. General and tion and the Guard Times still came to the old necessary by graduates of last the soldiers and families as the newly Mrs. Van Patten stood together, each address, be patient. The next issue should March’s Course. Taking this into appointed Chief of Staff. He remained offering congratulations and certifi­ consideration, the Family Program with the group and joined his wife cates to the future leadership teams, come to the new address. Office was integrated into the cur­ Kathy as Mrs. Pat Bradt conducted some with their children in their arms. Reminder. It is the soldier’s responsibility to riculum of future Company Command­ the Benefits and Entitlement Briefing. These new Company Commanders submit address changes in a prompt manner. ers Courses. Instruction to both the On Sunday, 19 September 1999, are the future! Their spouses are their soldier and the spouse included more Commanding General Michael Van strength and together, as the new Complimentary or Back Issues in-depth instruction and guidance Patten accompanied his wife Judy in “Command Team” they can and will Complimentary or back issues of the Militia into the commanders military role and a very warm and informal open forum take the guidon and lead the National Times or Guard Times are available. Contact responsibilities in the Family Sup­ with the spouses. General and Mrs. Guard brightly towards the future. us at the address above. port/Preparedness arena while ad­ Van Patten shared some very humor­ This Guard is One Family.