New Orleans, Louisiana August 12–16

Spring 2020

A PUBLICATION OF THE SOCIETY OF THE FIRST INFANTRY DIVISION

101st Annual BRO Reunion New Orleans, Louisiana August 12–16

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SOCIETY OF THE FIRST INFANTRY DIVISION Society HQ Mailing Address: Administrative Staff: Society of the Quartermaster First Infantry Division [email protected] PO Box 2307 Phone: Fort Riley, KS 66442 785.579.6761 (KS) http://www.1stID.org 785.579.6762 (Fax) President: 855.236.7076 (Toll Free) Ron Watts Executive Director: Phyllis Fitzgerald [email protected] 785-307-1472

BRIDGEHEAD SENTINEL PRODUCTION Bridgehead Mailing Address: Staff: Dave Blake Bridgehead Sentinel c/o First Division Museum at Cantigny 1s151 Winfield Road E-Mail: Wheaton, IL 60189-3353 [email protected] Phone: 630.260.8234 Fax: 630.260.9298 EDITORIAL POLICY The purpose of the Bridgehead Sentinel is to serve the needs of the Society and the interests of its members by: -Disseminating information from the Society to its members; -Publishing articles and items of interest to Society members; -Promoting the history and heritage of the Big Red One. The Bridgehead Sentinel staff reserves the right to edit all articles for length, grammar, and content. The Bridgehead Sentinel does not publish material relating to political issues or campaigns, paid advertisements or solicitations, or material that may be considered defamatory or libelous. All stories, photos and other items sent to the Bridgehead Sentinel will be automat- ically considered for donation to the First Division Museum in Wheaton, Illinois, unless otherwise requested. In This Issue

Letter from the President...... 4 Letters Home Tribute...... 9 Letter from Executive Director...... 5

Looking For...... 20

BRO Reunion Info...... 11-18

Membership Form...... 14

Foundation Contributions...... 19 FEATURES In Memoriam...... 23

Quartermaster...... 24-25

BRO Books...... 20 SOCIETY NEWS

Letter from the CG...... 6

Keeping Up with the 1ID...... 7 ACTIVE DUTYACTIVE

2020 Updates...... 26-27

A U.S. First Division Artilleryman in the doorway of his bombproof shelter utilizes a few peaceful moments in writing to the folks at

MUSEUM home. March 7,1918.

Spring 2020 3 Society News Letter from the President By LTG (Ret.) Ron Watts

Greetings to all Society members employee. We will be unable to your friends, and enjoy a great bill is approved in the Senate, and and your families! do some previous tasks. However, Reunion. (Details in this BHS.) then by the National Park Service. we have prioritized to take care of We continue our efforts to We still estimate the need for ~ We are beginning the Society’s members, manage the Reunion, add the 631 names, and their $400,000 to make the necessary second century of service to our and support our Division. We units of BRO soldiers lost in post modifications. As of 31 December members and the 1st Infantry welcome your ideas. 9-11 operations (Afghanistan: 2019, we had $245,000 on hand. Division. As always, there are I encourage you to support 192; Iraq: 439). The US House Your continued support of dona- challenges ahead. We face a our initiative to increase the of Representatives passed a tions is appreciated. declining membership as our number of Society Chapters. See resolution, named, “First Act” The Society gave, on your Vietnam and Cold War era veter- details in an article in this BHS. authorizing revisions to the behalf, twenty $50 gift certificates ans age, and we have yet to attract Our New Orleans Reunion Monument base and addition valid at the Fort Riley Commissary in any numbers the BRO veterans Theme is “Division Return from of the names. Our “First Act” to soldiers that needed assis- who have served our Division and Vietnam – 50 Years Revisited!” It is included in a National Park tance during the Christmas 2019 Nation since 9-11. Our Execu- has been 50 years since the BRO Bill. There is no opposition to season. tive Director, Phyllis Fitzgerald shielded its colors in Vietnam, the resolution. Senator Moran is I look forward to working with has great ideas to address these and returned to Fort Riley. Our sponsoring and working to get the you as we continue to support challenges. speakers will offer insights on resolution passed in the Senate. Society objectives. Also, looking The Society staff reorganiza- events that occurred as the Divi- We are not optimistic that this forward to visiting with you at our tion is complete. We now operate sion returned to Fort Riley. A visit Bill will pass the Senate before New Orleans Reunion this August! with an Executive Director, Secre- to the WW II Museum, alone is fall elections. We cannot do any tary – Treasurer, and a part-time worth the trip. Please come, bring work on the monument until the

Commissary Gift Cards During the 2019 Holiday Season Executive Director Phyllis Fitz- members to the Big Red One gerald presented Chaplain (LTC) (BRO) support fund. We thank David Meyer (Chief, Religious each of you for your continued Support Operations, Fort Riley, support of the Society and for our Kansas Religious Support Office) active-duty soldiers, their families with 20 commissary gift cards for and Veterans. 1ID soldiers and their families to help them purchase a holiday meal. This presentation of gift cards was made possible thanks to the generous donations of our

4 Bridgehead Sentinel Letter from the Executive Director By Phyllis Fitzgerald

Greetings and Happy 2020! www.1stid.org neighbors, Veteran’s, Soldiers or edition, the Bridgehead Sentinel Time sure flies when you are With the forming of local businesses. We welcome every- magazine will be sent electron- working hard or having fun. I am chapters, we hope to build one. Please support our sponsors; ically. This change is more cost excited to be your new Executive membership. The Society has you can find a list on our website effective and timely. If you do not Director. As a Retired Soldier always been a place where our and in the Bridgehead Sentinel.) have email and prefer a hard copy and a Big Red One Desert Storm members can connect with one You will also note when let us know and a copy will be Combat Veteran I am extremely another and stay in contact with viewing our website, we have mailed to you. proud to have served in the most the 1st Infantry Division. We all been updating it with informing This year the annual reunion storied Army Division, the 1st have a responsibility to ensure information for our members and will be in New Orleans. We have Infantry Division. that the generations that follow us the public. events planned for the WWII We have been working hard continue the legacy of this great Another project we have Museum, city tours and steam- at Society Headquarters on Fort division and being a member is been working on is updating our boat tours, plus you will have Riley, Kansas for our members. I one way. membership database and we can the opportunity to venture out would like to share some of the We have also been engaging use your assistance. If you move, on your own. (See details in this projects we have been working the local community businesses change phone numbers or email BHS). Reunions are a great time on. and sharing the story of the address, please notify us so that to visit with old friends, make The first project I would Society and the Big Red One and we can update your profile. This some new friends and share Big like to discuss is the building its importance to our Soldiers, helps to ensure that you receive Red One stories with each other. I of memberships. We have over Veterans and their families. We correspondence from us. look forward to seeing you in the 10,000 members with over encourage them to consider Beginning with Spring 2020 Big Easy. 75% being lifetime members. joining the Society as To increase our membership, a business partner or we have started setting up local corporate sponsor. chapters. Emails have been sent Since the Society is a out to individuals in multiple 501(c)3 non-profit states to see if there is interest in organization we need the areas where members reside. members, business We have heard back from many partners and corporate members in quite a few states that sponsors. The need are interested in a local chapter. for new membership The biggest issue though is getting and partners is vital someone in the area to take the to carrying on the lead. We have been successful in legacy and honoring setting up three local chapters in our fallen of the 1st Ohio, Indiana and in Junction City. Infantry Division. All the details about these chap- New members can ters can be found on our website be friends, family,

Spring 2020 5 Active Duty

U.S. Army Photo Army U.S. Letter From the CG Major General John S. Kolasheski

My name is John Kolasheski and Operation Inherent Resolve. ing Officer-Maneuver), returned Sergeant Major Ray Harris. and I am a Big Red One Soldier, We are glad to have everyone back home to Fort Riley just in time for Command Sergeant Major Harris proudly serving in America’s at home safely and are very proud Christmas. Colonel Tom O’Connor is no stranger to the 1st Infan- First and Most Historic Division. of all of their accomplishments. (Deputy Commanding Officer-Sup- try Division, having served with While it has only been a few As units return home, others port) assumed command of 1ID the Big Red One previously on months since my last update, your go forward to continue the proud Forward and is ready to lead multiple occasions, including 19 Division has remained hard at legacy of our Division. The 2nd members of our Division staff and months in combat. Command work generating combat readi- Armored Brigade Combat Team the 1st Cavalry Division through Sergeant Major Harris, his wife ness at home and supporting our is in the midst of deploying an upcoming series of challenging Leah, and children Jaydon and Combatant Commanders abroad. troops and equipment to the multi-national training exer- Riley, join us from Fort Hood, This fall, we were proud to Korean Peninsula. For the next cises. After supporting Operation Texas. While Command Sergeant welcome home our 1st Armored nine months, our Troopers will Atlantic Resolve for the past two Major Bishop left some big shoes Brigade Combat Team, 1st train alongside our 8th Army and years, we will transfer authority of to fill, I know that Command Combat Aviation Brigade, and United States Forces Korea team- our European mission to the 1st Sergeant Major Harris is up for 1st Sustainment Brigade from mates. They are a well-trained Cavalry Division in June 2020. the challenge. their deployments. 1st Armored and well-led fighting force who is At the end of January, our Divi- In closing, I would like to Brigade Combat Team and a prepared to answer if our great sion bid farewell to an exceptional reiterate my gratitude for all this majority of the Combat Aviation Nation calls. Additionally, our Gray Non-Commissioned Officer (who organization, as well as many Brigade returned from Europe Eagle Company (Fox Company), some of you may know) — Divi- others, do for our Division. Rest after serving side-by-side with which flies unmanned aerial sion Command Sergeant Major assured—our Soldiers, civilians, some of our closest Allies and systems, is currently deployed to Craig Bishop. Command Sergeant and families remain dedicated Partners in support of US Army Afghanistan. Major Bishop’s contributions to to protecting the legacy founded, Europe’s Operation Atlantic During this time of transi- our Division are too numerous and upheld for generations by Resolve. The Sustainment Brigade tion, the 1ID Forward European to list and the Bishop family will all the proud veterans of the Big Headquarters and 1-1 Attack Command Post continues to always be proud members of Red One. You are and will forever Reconnaissance Battalion (Apache support Operation Atlantic the Big Red One. While we said remain a key piece of our history. Helicopters) served with distinc- Resolve from Poland. The previ- goodbye to one great Army leader tion in the Middle East in support ous forward commander, Colonel and family, we are privileged to of Operations Freedom’s Sentinel Phil Brooks (Deputy Command- welcome another, Command

6 Bridgehead Sentinel Keeping up with the 1st Division

Headquarters (REDEPLOYED) The DHHB remains split as a portion of its staff is serving in Poland as ‘1ID Forward’ until summer 2020.

1st Armored Brigade Combat Team (REDEPLOYED) In early 2019, 1st ABCT soldiers deployed to Europe in support of Atlantic Resolve. In Fall of 2019 the brigade redeployed back to Fort Riley.

2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team (DEPLOYED) Above: On March 3, 2020, 2-34 Armored Regiment, 1st ABCT On March 4, the 2ABCT transferred authority from the 3rd conducted a Change of Command between incoming commander, Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division at Camp LTC Kenneth P. Selby, and outgoing commander, LTC Joseph Ruzicka. Humphreys in the Republic of Korea.

1st Combat Aviation Brigade (REDEPLOYED) In January 2019, soldiers of the Combat Aviation Brigade deployed in support of Atlantic Resolve in Europe. Early this year, the troops of the CAB began their return to Fort Riley.

1st Division Sustainment Brigade (REDEPLOYED) The 1st Division Sustainment Brigade Special Troops Battal- ion uncased their colors in Afghanistan in February 2019 in support of Operations Resolute Support and Freedom's Sentinel. In November 2019, the 1st ID Sustainment Brigade redeployed Above: On March 4, 2020, the 2nd ABCT, 1st Infantry Division and back from Fort Riley. the 3rd ABCT, 1st Cavalry Division conducted a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea. Division Artillery (REDEPLOYED) Since the 1st Infantry Division Artillery stood up in late 2015, there has been an emphasis on the importance of partnership. The Division Artillery continues to train alongside Division elements as well as outside units.

Above: On Feb. 26, 2020, MG John Kolasheski, commander of the 1st Infantry Division, meets with COL Bryan Chivers, commander of the 1st CAB, and LTC Raymond Santiago, commander of the 3rd Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st CAB in preparation to fly and conduct gunnery from an AH-64 Apache helicopter. Spring 2020 7 Fellow members, please use this membership form to approach businesses in your community to join the Society as a corporate member!

SOCIETY OF THE FIRST INFANTRY DIVISION P.O. Box 2307 Fort Riley, KS 66442 Phone: 785-579-6761 FAX: 785-209-3022 www.1stid.org Corporate Membership Application or Renewal

DATE: ______TITLE: ____ NAME: ______First MI Last Suffix Jr., II, Etc.

Please check if you do not want your contact information listed in the “Members Only” online directory in our website. COMPLETE TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP OR TO UPDATE OUR RECORDS:

MAILING ADDRESS (ADDRESS WHERE YOU WANT YOUR MEMBERSHIP MATERIAL MAILED TO.

Corporate Name: ______

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Street City State Zip

PHONE: Cell: _____ EMAIL:______(Will not be released for any purpose, including the website.)

Platinum Level: With a donation of $2,500.00 or more, each Platinum Level membership will receive a 100th Anniversary First Infantry Division commemorative numbered print, a replica of our First Infantry Division Monument in our Nations Capital at 17th and State Street NW Washington D.C., a certificate of membership and window peel decals for each business building, three copies of our Veterans magazine “The Bridgehead Sentinel” (BHS), and free advertisement space in the BHS. Additionally, we give you (4) Banquet Dinner tickets served our annual veteran reunion.

Gold Level: With a donation greater than $1,500.00 and less than $2,500.00 each Gold level membership will receive a 100th Anniversary First Infantry Division commemorative number print, three copies of our magazine The Bridgehead Sentinel (BHS), a certificate of membership to the Society, and two (2) Banquet Dinner ticket at our annual veterans reunion.

Silver Level: With a donation between $500.00 and $1,500.00 a Silver Level each Silver level membership will receive a 100th Anniversary First infantry Division commemorative numbered print, three copies of our magazine, The Bridgehead Sentinel (BHS), free 2”x5”advertisement space in the BHS, a certificate of membership to the Society, window peels to show membership for each organizational building, and a banquet dinner ticket at our annual veterans reunion.

ENCLOSED IS MY CHECK PAYABLE TO THE SOCIETY OF THE FIRST INFANTRY DIVISION - or - PLEASE CHARGE MY (CIRCLE ONE): VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS DISCOVER

CARD #:______EXP DATE: ____ /____ CVC: ______(month) (year) (code on back of card)

SIGNATURE: ______(CVC CODE & SIGNATURE REQUIRED)

Return this form and your check, if applicable, in the pre-addressed envelope provided. If paying by credit card, you may fax this form to (785) 209-3022. * * * * THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT * * * *

A Century of Service: Vietnam Letters Home: A Tribute to the 1st Infantry Division by Dale Ray Andrews Medic, 1st-ID/Vietnam 1967–68

They call us ground pounders, grunts, bullet-catchers, epithet the bloody first but we're warriors, deployed into battle zones on unforgivable terrain, to keep you free

Digging a trench or perimeter bunker on foreign dirt, hard as rocks, slimy-mud or scalding sand, tirelessly we dig-in filling bags by pick and shovel or by strong aching hands

With mortars raining, rifles blazing, grenades blasting we fight long and hard, the enemy keeps coming from afar, victorious, we find rare moments of battle rest, when we wearily write a few words in a letter home

Days on end we hump, carrying sweat soaked note paper in our soiled fatigue pocket, often stained with our brothers’ blood, until a pause in fighting brings relief time to write love and lies

Often untruths, that we'll stay alive and be alright About the Author we scribble our words to loved ones back home, I entered the Army in July Iron Triangle, War Zone C and D. hoping our letter finds its way to them, someday, 1967, and went to basic training I received a bronze star with "V" but often not, or buddy delivered posthumously at Ft. Campbell, KY (eight weeks). Device for one of the battles. This Next was medical aid-man AIT at year also marks the 52nd Anniver- Ft. Sam Houston, TX (14 weeks). sary of the death of our beloved We will be the first to give our life to keep you free, Then, I was deployed individ- LT William L. Rogers. to save democracy, into battle we headlong run ually (as we were back then) to I am proud of all the men and Vietnam. I arrived in Long Bien in women of the Big Red One and it to secure our homeland, and we never forget the fallen December 1967 and was quickly was an honor to serve. After my we're the proud American soldiers of the Big Red One assigned and transported to the tour in Vietnam I went to Army 1st ID in Di An, Vietnam. I was Medical Laboratory Technologist assigned as a field medic to the Training and changed my MOS. In 1st Battalion, 7th Artillery. I spent 1970, I was honorably discharged the next 12 months as a combat and attended college on the GI medic. Our operations were in the Bill. Spring 2020 9 Society News Forming Local Society of the First Infantry Division Chapters Some time ago there were local chapters that were formed in OHIO different communities and as time Society of the 1st Infantry Division has progressed those chapters South Eastern Ohio Chapter have folded. POC: Mike DeBolt One of the efforts the Society is Email: [email protected] doing is attempting to get interest Home Office Address: in forming local chapters in the 1434 Linden Ave areas that our members live. It Zanesville, OH 43701 is a great way for our veterans Phone: 740-252-1485 and soldiers to connect with one another and stay connected. The The local chapter can be question though is “How do we formal or informal. If a formal get these soldiers and veterans to chapter is stood up, we have some belong to local chapters? There documentation that we can send are a couple of ways, any member to you (constitution and bylaws). can start a chapter in their The local chapter will decide the community; the Society can and type of chapter to be formed and has sent out emails to veterans in how often to meet and any goals various states via our database, or projects that as a chapter you to see if there is interest in the might want to do. The formation formation of a local chapter. We of chapters can be open to any have had over a dozen members veteran, family, friend, business or respond back with the interest of associate. The only stipulation is forming a chapter. So far, we have the members must be a member three (3) chapters that have or of the Society of the First Infantry are forming in Kansas, Indiana Division. We will include informa- and Ohio. Below is the Point of tion about your local chapter on Contact for these chapters and you our web site. can also find more information on In Junction City, Kansas chapters that are forming on our our chapter has been meeting webpage at: monthly, with attendance averag- https://www.1stid.org/chapters ing 10 to 12. Our chapter is informal, and we are in the process of adding more members. Since KANSAS the gates of Fort Riley lead into our community and many of our Junction City Kansas Chapter community members are veterans, POC: Phyllis Fitzgerald we have an opportunity to have Email: [email protected] many members, but it takes time Phone: 785-579-6761 and effort. We should all try our best to get more members to join Above: Society Executive Director Phyllis Fitzgerald poses for some INDIANA and help us to carry on the legacy group shots at the local Junction City chapter meetings. East Central Indiana Chapter of the Big Red One. The forming of local chapters is one way; meet, POC: James Allen want to learn more about forming share our stories and encourage Email: [email protected] a chapter in your area, send an others to join and be a part of the Phone: 765-969-7977 email to Phyllis at: 1st Infantry Division legacy. If you [email protected].

10 Bridgehead Sentinel 2020 Tentative NEWS RELEASE Reunion Program Famous “Big Red One” to Hold 2020 Wednesday, August 12 Reunion in New Orleans, Louisiana 9am–12pm, 1-5pm...... Quartermaster Open st 9am–12pm, 1-5pm...... First Division Museum CP Open New Orleans, LA– Veterans of the Army’s renowned 1 1:30pm...... Unit Rep Meeting w/Society Staff Infantry Division, the Big Red One, will hold their 101st Annual Reunion in New Orleans, Louisiana, from August 12-16, 2020 at the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel. The reunion will be conducted Thursday, August 13 by the Big Red One veterans’ organization, the Society of the 9am–12pm, 1–5pm...... Quartermaster Open First Infantry Division in Fort Riley, KS. 9am–12pm, 1–5pm...... First Division Museum CP Open The 1st Infantry Division is the Army’s oldest and arguably 8:45am–12pm...... WWII Museum Self-Guided Tour most famous division. It served with great distinction in World 10:45am–2pm...... WWII Museum Self-Guided Tour War I, World War II, Vietnam and the first Gulf War (Desert 7–10pm...... Welcome Party (everyone welcome) Storm) as well as in Germany and the U.S. during the Cold War. Elements of the 1st Infantry Division have participated exten- Friday, August 14 sively in Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq and also in Operation 7:30am–8:30am...... Conflict Breakfast Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The 1st Infantry Division has 8:45am...... Unit Meetings in CP also trained thousands of Military Transition Team members 9am–12pm, 1–5pm...... Quartermaster Open and deployed them to Iraq and Afghanistan. 9am–12pm, 1–5pm...... First Division Museum CP Open Over 500 Big Red One veterans and their guests attended 8:45am–12pm...... WWII Museum Self-Guided Tour the 100th Annual Reunion held in Baltimore, MD. The 10:45am–2pm...... WWII Museum Self-Guided Tour Commanding General of the Division and a solid contingent 1-3pm...... City Tour of leaders and young soldiers serving in the Division added a 9am–12:30 pm...... Steamboat Tour - Creole Queen fresh and exciting dimension to the reunion. 1-4:30 pm...... Steamboat Tour - Creole Queen Everyone who ever served in the First Infantry Division or 2-3pm...... Board of Directors Meeting any unit attached to it is cordially invited to attend the reunion. 4-6pm...... Cocktail Reception for all Executive Details and reservation forms are available in this issue ...... and Life Members of the Society of the Society’s magazine, the Bridgehead Sentinel and our website: www.1stID.org, or by mail, fax or phone from: Saturday August 15 Society of the First Infantry Division 9am...... Memorial Service PO Box 2307 10am...... General Business Meeting Fort Riley, KS 66442 10am–12pm, 1–3pm...... Quartermaster Open Phone: (785) 579-6761 10am–12pm, 1–3pm...... First Division Museum CP Open E-mail: [email protected] 11am-12pm...... PTSD Presentation Website: www.1stID.org 1-3 pm...... City Tour 1-4:30pm...... Steamboat Tour - Creole Queen 6pm...... Cocktails/Reception 7pm...... 101st Annual Reunion Banquet Sunday, August 16 Hope you had a wonderful time. Farewell ‘til next year!

2021 Reunion 2022 Reunion Hyatt Regency Hilton Albuquerque, NM Fort Worth, TX July 28 – Aug 1, 2021 July 20 – 24, 2022

2020 BRO REGISTRATION FORM PAGE 1

2020 BRO Reunion Registration Form Astor Crowne Plaza, 739 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 12 -16 August 2020

______NAME (PLASE PRINT)

______STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP

______PHONE NUMBER EMAIL

MY ERA WHILE SERVING IN THE BIG RED ONE – Circle One or More WWII Vietnam Cold War Desert Storm Balkans Peacetime Iraq Afghanistan

REUNION NAME BADGE (PLEASE Print) Your Name Badge Name on Badge ______Unit______Is this your first Reunion? Yes/No (will sit with unit at Banquet)

Spouse/Guest Name Badge Name on Badge ______Is this their first Reunion? Yes/No

Guest Name Badge Name on Badge ______Is this their first Reunion? Yes/No

Guest Name Badge Name on Badge ______Is this their first Reunion? Yes/No ______HOTEL RESERVATIONS All hotel reservations must be made directly with the hotel by calling and mentioning you are coming to the reunion of the Society of the 1st Infantry Division Toll Free: 1-877-408-9661 - Local: 504-962-0500 select 0 and ask for inhouse reservation Or by going to: https://book.passkey.com/gt/217703245?gtid=680bffac4ac054cf9eb9d63dcf5a0f84 ______PARKING Is available at the hotel. Premium Parking P145 Garage is directly located in the rear of the Astor Hotel, at 716 Iberville Street. They are extending a group discounted rate of $25 per night and vehicles are subject to a $6 oversize fee at this location. *NOTE – THE PARKING DISCOUNT WILL NOT WORK UNTIL JUNE 10, 2020. The link to make reservations is https://premiumparking.com/P145 See page 16 for more parking details and Airport Shuttle information.

REGISTRATION FEE & MEMBERSHIP DUES All adults (age 18 and over) MUST pay the registration fee Number of people in your party: Adults______Children______

Early Bird Registration Society members & families: # ______adults @ $45/ea = $______Register before 20 May On-Time Registration Society members & families: #______adults @$50/ea = $______Register 21 May-July 10 Late Registration Society members & families: #______adults @$60/ea = $______Registrations received after 10 July

MEMBERSHIP DUES – If your 2020 Membership dues are not paid up please include your dues here Annual $35 ______Executive $65______****Current Life Members NO dues required***

2020 BRO REUNION REGISTRATION FORM PAGE 2

TOURS AND EVENTS

Thursday, 13 August WWII Museum Self-Guided Tour # ______people @ $30/ea = $______Please indicate: 8:45 am or 10:45 am THURSDAY TOTAL $______Friday, 14 August Conflict Breakfast # ______people @ $26/ea = $______

Friday, 14 August WWII Museum Self-Guided Tour # ______people @ $30/ea = $______Please indicate: 8:45 am or 10:45 am

Friday, 14 August City Tour (1-3pm) # ______people @ $30/ea = $______

Friday, 14 August Steamboat Creole # ______people @ $45/ea = $______Please indicate: 9 am or 1 pm FRIDAY TOTAL $______

Saturday, 15 August PTSD Presentation (11am-12 pm) #______people @ no cost

Saturday, 15 August City Tour (1-3 pm) # ______people @ $30/ea = $______

Saturday, 15 August Steamboat Creole Queen (1-5 pm) # ______people @ $45/ea = $______

SATURDAY TOTAL $______

101st ANNUAL REUNION BANQUET

All adult meals include: Salad, Dessert, Coffee or Tea - Enter number of meals desired in each box

Beef: Grilled flat iron steak with Peppercorn and Red Wine Demi-Glaze, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Fish: Blackened Catfish with Shrimp Relish, Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Chicken: Herbal Crusted with Warm Vinaigrette and Chef’s choice of Potato Plain chicken

Vegetarian Plate: Portobello & Vegetable Short Stack Mushroom Ravioli Penne Primavera

Total meals #______@$52=______

Child’s plate (chicken tenders and fries) Total child’s meals #______@$25=______

Indicate by circling the unit you wish to be seated with: 2nd 16th 18th 26th 28th CAV/Recon/Armor BANQUET SUBTOTAL ______Artillery Avn/Engrs HQ/Support Units

REGISTRATION & DUES SUBTOTAL $ ______EVENTS AND BANQUET SUBTOTAL $ ______GRAND TOTAL $ ______Checks may be mailed to: Society of the 1st Infantry Division, P.O. Box 2307, Fort Riley, KS 66442

Paying by Credit Card: Card # ______Expiration Date: Month____ Year____ CVC _____ (code on back of card) MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION / RENEWAL Effective For 2020

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VETERANS . ACTIVE DUTY ONLY: LIFE – VETERANS: (CURRENTLY SERVING WITH THE BRO) REGULAR $35 per year ANNUAL EXECUTIVE $65 per year UNDER 40 $400 40 – 49 $350 E-1 TO E-7 $15 50 – 59 $300 E-8 TO O4 $20 ASSOCIATES 60 – 69 $250 O5 TO O8 $25 (Family and Friends of the BRO) 70 – 79 $200 3 YEAR REGULAR $35 per year 80 + $100 E-1 TO E-7 $35 EXECUTIVE $65 per year E-8 TO O4 $50 BUSINESS $200 per year O5 TO O8 $65 LIFETIME WIDOWS/WIDOWERS OF BIG E-1 TO E-7 $100 RED ONE VETERANS: (FREE) E-8 TO O4 $200 O5 TO O8 $250

I would like to make an additional tax deductible contribution of $______, to be used for Where it is most needed ______the Society’s General Fund ______or the BRO Support Fund ______that supports active duty soldiers and their families. (NOTE: Donations of $100 or more will be recognized as Century Club members in the Bridgehead Sentinel.) ENCLOSED IS MY CHECK PAYABLE TO THE SOCIETY OF THE FIRST INFANTRY DIVISION - or - PLEASE CHARGE MY (CIRCLE ONE): VISA MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS DISCOVER

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Photo Courtesy of Visit Baltimore. 101st Annual Reunion - New Orleans, Louisiana 12-16 August 2020 The theme for this year’s explore. We invite you to follow an acre in 1803. New Orleans is When not on one of the reunion is “The 50th anniversary the scent of gumbo floating out forever shaped by its European planned tours, you will have of 1970,” the year the 1st ID came the kitchen window, foster a heritage. The city’s broad timeline the opportunity to go on your home from Vietnam. This will be path that leads to the sounds of offers a portal into what we see, own walking tours of the French a sensational reunion with tours drums and a Blues guitar, create taste, hear and experience in 21st Quarter which occupies a six by and events that will appeal to the route that welcomes you to century New Orleans. thirteen block area of land. You everyone. The premier tour this a historic mansion or a hidden Often called the Crown Jewel are within walking distance of the year will take us to the National courtyard… We believe that of New Orleans, the French Mississippi River and there are World War II Museum in the heart our lagniappe – a little some- Quarter is one of New Orleans many places to eat, shop, photo of New Orleans where you will thing extra – will stay with you, most historic neighborhoods, but opportunities and museums to discover the most impactful event calling you back to discover the you’ll find plenty of new mixed in tour. of the 20th century and the legacy mystery behind our magical city. with the old. There’s a reimaged The most important reason of the greatest generation in New Orleans is and will always French Market, modern boutiques for attending is to see all your old thought-provoking exhibits. be a picturesque metropolitan, and artisan cocktails mix with buddies and to meet and make A timeless city with a unique a culturally rich haven and an beloved antique stores and old new friends. Please join us for way of life, New Orleans is a authentic experience. restaurants. the Welcome Party to enjoy some journey and a celebration. If New Orleans history was We have a full schedule entertainment and socialize. It is Steeped in European traditions translated to the silver screen, planned this year. Please read free and everyone is WELCOME!! and Caribbean influences, the Big it would be a blockbuster – a through these next two pages This year we will have the Jazz Easy calls curious minds to sweet story dripping with drama, carefully and make sure to regis- Band “The Flavors of New sounds and savory aromas fueled romance, piracy, intrigue, tragedy ter for all of the events that are of Orleans” for your enjoyment. by three hundred years of history. and inspiration. New Orleans is interest to you and your guests. We are looking forward to From the moment you arrive New volleyed between the French and There is limited seating for many seeing everyone. We hope you will Orleans will beckon your ears, the Spanish from the late 17th of these tours, so register now join us. allure your eyes and enchant your century until the United States so that you are not disappointed heart. Indulge your senses and bought Louisiana for pennies later! Spring 2020 15 NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Admin and Logistics of all taxes). on Friday 14 August at 1500, the hotel room reservations at our Our Hotel There are alternate parking theme for this year’s CP deco- group rate is 11 July. We encour- The Astor Crowne Plaza, New possibilities within 6 minutes rating competition is: “The 50th age you to get your registration Orleans is the location for our walking distance from the hotel. anniversary of 1970" (the year the in early to take advantage of the 101st Annual Reunion, August They are either the Parking 1st ID came home from Vietnam.) group rate! *After 25 July hotel 12-16, 2020. Check-in will be at Management Services located rooms will be based on a space 4:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 at 918 Gravier Street (504-566- Handicapped Rooms and rate availability and you will am. The hotel is located at 739 1000) or Premium Parking have to contact the reservation If you require special room Canal Street, New Orleans, LA Service located at 1010 Commons desk at the hotel directly at accommodations please indicate 70130. Street (504-565-5546). You will 504-962-0500. those on your registration form. need to pay for parking at the If you make reservations and When we make your room reser- garage of your choice. then need to cancel them, as long Transportation from Airport vation your request for a handicap as you cancel 72 hours prior to Airport Shuttle is available accessible room will be included. Schedule your arrival and a confirmation with a round trip discounted rate Any other room accommodations number is obtained from the of $40.00 per person from Louis If you are unable to attend should be coordinated through hotel, you will not be charged. Armstrong New Orleans Interna- the entire event, no problem. The the hotel. Cancellations made within 72 tional Airport to the Astor Crowne core of reunion events take place hours of arrival will be subject to Plaza hotel. on Friday and Saturday, 14-15 Registration Fees a one night’s room and tax cancel- The link for the Airport Shuttle August. Join us for those days as Early-Bird registrations, lation charge. All cancellations is: https://www.airportshuttle- your schedule will allow. You’ll received before 20 May, will be must be made through the hotel neworleans.com/portals/soci- have a great time! $45. at Toll Free: 1-877-408-9661 or ety-of-infantry-division-reunion. On-time registrations, Local: 504-962-0500. Spread The Word! received between 21 May -10 July, Parking You can help spread the word will be $50. Handicap Accessible Rooms Parking is available at the about the reunion by sending the Late registrations received If you require special room hotel with Premium parking P145 news release in this publication, after 10 July will be $65. accommodations, please contact Garage that is directly located in to the editor or pressroom of your Pleases note, Reunion regis- the hotel directly when making the rear of the Astor Hotel, at 716 local media. Go ahead and make tration fees are non-refundable. your room reservations. Toll Iberville Street. They are extend- copies and mail or fax them to all Free: 1-877-408-9661 or Local: ing to the group (Society of the the newspapers, magazines, TV Hotel Reservations: 504-962-0500 select "0" and ask First Infantry Division) a group and radio stations that you can. for in-house reservations. discounted rate of $25 per night Please Note, This is a Change and vehicles are subject to a $6 Unit Command Posts from Years Past oversize fee at this location. Reunion/Tour/Hotel The 2nd, 16th, 18th, All hotel reservations must The link to make reservations 26th/28th Infantries, Artillery, be made directly with the hotel Cancellation/Refunds is: https://premiumparking.com/ Cavalry/Armor/Recon and Head- by calling and mentioning you Reunion registration fees are P145 quarters & Support Units will are coming to the reunion of the non-refundable. Please note, the discount rate operate Command Posts (Hospi- Society of the 1st Infantry Division. For tours, if you cancel by will not be available until June 10, tality Rooms) for their units. Toll Free: 1-877-408-9661 - 12 July, you will receive a full 2020. Veterans from units not listed are Local: 504-962-0500 select 0 and refund. After that date there are Hotel Valet parking is available welcome in any CP. The size of ask for in-house reservations. no refunds. for $55.22 (inclusive of all taxes), your CP room will be based on Or go to: https://book.passkey. If you need to cancel your payable to the hotel once you the number of members from com/gt/217703245?gtid=680bffa- hotel reservation, cancellations arrive. Oversized vehicles may be your unit attending. Judging for c4ac054cf9eb9d63dcf5a0f84. valet parked for $66.49 (inclusive the CP competition will take place The cutoff date to secure your

Continued on page 18... 16 Bridgehead Sentinel BRO REUNION 2020 Tours and Special Events We have arranged several tours to make your New Orleans visit a memorable experience. These are optional events and require pre-registration. All tours have limited seating. To avoid disappointment, it is recommended you sign up for your tours when you register rather than waiting until you arrive at the reunion. Sign up early to ensure you have a seat on the tours you wish to go on. If you decide after you arrive at the reunion to go on a tour, check with Quartermaster for availability.

st of orange, apple and cranberry 101 Annual Reunion juices, sliced seasonal fruits, Banquet Saturday, berry garnish, freshly baked Above: Take a self-guided tour of the National WWII Museum! morning pastries and croissants, August 15 fruit preserves and butter. Brewed ences, and thousands of personal Poydras Street. Once there, board $52 per person/child's meal regular and decaffeinated coffee, accounts, the Museum takes and enjoy a 2.5-hour Historical $25. Each meal includes, salad, hot cocoa and a selection of teas. visitors on an immersive tour of Cruise on the Creole Queen with a dessert, coffee and tea. There will be a speaker to talk World War II in every theater of narrated history of the River and Located at the hotel Grand about the 50th Anniversary of the war. Port of New Orleans and stop- Ballroom beginning at 6 pm with year the 1st ID came home from ping at the Chalmette Battlefield cocktails and reception, followed Vietnam. where you will be able to get off by the 101st Annual Reunion the steamboat and tour the battle Banquet beginning at 7 pm. New Orleans City Tour National World War II $30 per person grounds. Entrees: Grilled flat iron steak with pepper- Museum New Orleans Bus loads at 12:45 and returns Informative Presentation corn and red wine demi-glaze, Self-Guided Tour at 4 pm. $30 per person-includes on Post Traumatic Stress Yukon gold mashed potatoes. transportation and tour. If you $30 per person have never been to New Orleans Disorder (PTSD) or have and want to see it again, Blackened catfish with shrimp Departure from the hotel is at this is the tour for you. Licensed Free to attend relish, garlic roasted potatoes. 8:45 am for Group 1 (Max 112), tour guides give a thorough Saturday, August 15, at the bus will return back to hotel at overview of New Orleans culture, hotel at 11:00 to Noon. Presented Herb-crusted chicken with warm noon. Group 2 (Max 112), bus history, and architecture, includ- by Kathleen Edwards. Afterwards vinaigrette and Chef’s choice of will depart from hotel at 10:45 am ing the French Quarter, Creole/ lunch on your own or as a group. potato. and will return at 2:00 pm, $30 Treme area, Cemetery, Hurricane per person, The National World affected Areas, City Park, Lake Plain chicken. War II Museum New Orleans, 945 Policy for Priority for Pontchartrain, Garden District, St. Magazine St, New Orleans, LA Charles Avenue and Uptown Area. Attendance at Selected Events Vegetarian plate: Choice of either 70130 Portobello & vegetable short stack Website: https://www.nation- For the 2017 & 2018 Reunion, or mushroom ravioli or penne alww2museum.org/. The National Steamboat/Paddle Wheeler the Society Board of Directors primavera. WWII Museum tells the story of Cruises (Creole Queen) approved a policy to give priority the American experience in the for attendance at selected events Child's plate: Chicken fingers, war that changed the world—why $45 per person (Lunch for to Society members staying at the French fries, cut up fruit. it was fought, how it was won, and purchase on-board) Reunion Hotel. We shall continue what it means today—so that all that Policy for the 2020 Reunion. generations will understand the From the heart of the French Conflict Breakfast price of freedom and be inspired Quarter, cruise to a time when life by what they learn. Through was as slow and graceful as the $26 per person. Charles Street current of the Mississippi River. exhibits, multimedia experi- Continued on page 18... Continental breakfast will consist Boarding will take place at 1 Spring 2020 17 NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Admin and Logistics ...Continued on page 16

made 24 hours prior to arrival the humidity levels close to 100%. Arctic levels, so bring a layer of for all the activities and functions will be refunded. Cancellations Nighttime lows average around some sort (cardigan, pashmina, you are interested in, as there is made less than 24 hours before 78 degrees, rarely falling below light jacket) for restaurants, limited seating at several events. the arrival date will be charged 74. Chances of rain on any given museums, and other indoor The banquet sells out quickly, so for one night’s hotel stay including day is relatively high ranging from attractions. please sign up for that early. If any tax. 60% at the beginning of August activities you are interested in are to 46% at the end of August. You Confirmation not on your confirmation then you Weather might want to pack comfortable, did not sign up and pay for them. loose-fitting, summery clothes, You will receive a written Call us immediately (785-579- The average temperatures in but remember that Gulf Coasters or email confirmation of your 6761) to make any corrections or New Orleans in August are in low like to cool their indoor spaces to registration. Please review it additions to your registration. to mid 90’s during the day with carefully to be sure you signed up Tours and Special Events

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1. Priority for available seats Breakfast, Banquet and Tours. to scheduled events shall go to 3. After the Registration those paying registration fee cut-off date of 12 July 2020, and renting rooms at The Astor remaining tickets to all events will Crowne Plaza, 739 Canal Street, be sold on a first come basis to New Orleans, LA. The Society will those who paid Reunion Registra- make exceptions, on a case-by- tion Fee. case basis for those driving RVs 4. Society members not Photo Courtesy of New Orleans Visitors Bureau. or residing within daily commute registered, not staying at the Astor distance of the Reunion Hotel. Crowne Plaza Hotel may attend Above: Enjoy historic views of the city on foot or by trolley. The Society Staff shall adjudicate the Welcome Party, Memorial other special cases. Service, and the General Member- Photo Courtesy of New Orleans Visitors Bureau. 2. Available tickets will be ship Meeting. sold on a first come, first served This policy was established by basis to those specified in para- the Board of Directors in 2017. graph one above. Ticketed events They have determined it will under this policy include Conflict remain in effect for 2020.

Above: Tour the Mississippi River on the Creole Queen paddle boat. 18 Bridgehead Sentinel We thank all who have responded to our requests for support of our SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS. Your generosity will enable us to fulfill our obligation to the children of all Big Red One soldiers who have lost their lives in combat— over 180 children to date—and to the children and grandchildren of our 1st Infantry Division veterans. Following is a list of contributors to the 1st Infantry Division Foundation Scholarship Fund and 1st Division DC Monument Fund since 1 Nov 2019. Duplicate names indicate additional contributions.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND Mark Konstan Silver Contributions $100 to $499 Bronze-contributions $1 to $99 Adrienne Binim HQ/Support in memory of Tegan Flynn Melvin Lewis Howard Shaneburger: Richard Dahlseid Contributions in Memory of Mahlon Hile Richard Dahlseid Stuart Quigg Thomas Brantz Richard Dahlseid Stuart Quigg Bill Williamson Robert Riggie Richard Keogh 2020 Scholarship Robert Riggie Trent Laviano Mahlon Hile D. C. MONUMENT FUND Deadline David Carrier Platinum Contributions $1,000 In Memory of : Richard Keogh McCormick Foundation Match 1st Sgt Bud Barrow Please note that all completed COL Clark Welch scholarship applications need to Contributions in Memory of In memory of all branch members GEN Lois Menetary be received by May 1, 2020. Peter Konstan Society of the 1st Infantry Division NY/Ft Dix Branch - Antonio Maria H. Swinford Application and information Nicolette Panice available at 1stID.org. Stephanie Espasto First Infantry Division Monument Fund Drive

Redesign and Add Names • First Division Monument located west of White House • Each Conflict contains names and units of 1st ID KIAs • 12,947 Names on Monument (WWI–Desert Storm) • Modifications needed to add Iraq and Afghanistan BRO KIAs • Fund Drive Goal: Raise $400,000 for modifications • Donations are Tax Deductible I want to do my part in reaching the Society Goal McCormick Make checks payable to: 1st Infantry Division Foundation  $1,000  $500  $300  $100 Other: $______Foundation Grant 2020 - 2021 Name:______The Society expresses their thanks to McCormick Foundation Address:______for their generous donation for two years of general operating City:______State:______Zip:______support of the Society of the First Infantry Division. Mail to: 1st Infantry Division Foundation PO Box 607 Ambler, PA 19002 or online at 1stID.org

Spring 2020 19 BRO Books The books in this section are not published by the Society of the First Infantry Division, but they are BRO-related or may be of interest to members of the Society. If you have written a book about the 1st Division, and would like it in the BRO Books Section, mail a copy of the book to:

First Division Museum at Cantigny ATTN: BRO BOOKS 1s151 Winfield Rd Wheaton, IL 60189

Veteran and former "Redleg" done” in its first sustained Middle Desert Redleg of the 1st Infantry Division Eastern conflict. Artillery, COL L. Scott Lingam- COL Lingamfelter, USA (Ret.), felter recounts the logistical and began his 28-year military career Artillery Warfare in strategic decisions that led to a as a field artilleryman, quickly coalition victory in the first Gulf moving up the ranks to Colonel. the First Gulf War War. He served in the Virginia House of Drawing on original battle Delegates from 2002 to 2018. His maps, official reports, and his work has been published in the By COL L. Scott Lingamfelter and his comrades’ personal Richmond Times-Dispatch and Kentucky Press journals, Lingamfelter describes the Washington Times. the experience of the war through Available at a soldier’s eyes and attempts to kentuckypress.com or answer the question of whether Amazon.com the United States “got the job

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SOCIETY of the FIRST INFANTRY DIVISION SOCIETY of the FIRST INFANTRY DIVISION REUNION 2020 RAFFLE -- DONATION $5.00 REUNION 2020 RAFFLE -- DONATION $5.00 ENTIRE SHEET - $50 ENTIRE SHEET - $50 st nd rd st nd rd 1 Prize $2,000 2 Prize $1,000 3 Prize $500 1 Prize $2,000 2 Prize $1,000 3 Prize $500 NAME: ______NAME: ______

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The Big Red One Support Fund is the Society’s own fund that provides assistance to serving 1st Infantry Division soldiers and their families in non-emergency situations—our 1st Infantry Division Foundation’s McCormick Grants program handles the emergencies. As the Global War on Terror has progressed, the number of needs and assistance programs have multiplied dramatically, yet there are often needs that fall between the cracks. These situations are the reason the BRO Support Fund exists. If you would like to donate to the BRO Support Fund, please use the coupon Jeffrey Wilcox of Harrison, MI COL (Ret) William Merritt of below or the membership renewal application on page 18 to do so. With your on Feb. 25, 2018 Williamsburg, VA generosity, help and support, the Big Red One continues to take care of its own! HHB 8/6 FA (VN) 1/7FA (VN) Warren Emeigh of Duncansville, Charles Rogers of Seneca, SC PA on Oct. 5, 2018 937th ENG, HHC Co. (CW) CENTURY CLUB 26 INF (WW2) Norris Bailey of Tucker, GA Welcome to the new members of the Century Club! These are members who have donated $100 or more toward the Big Red One Support Fund. John B. Adamczyk on October, on June 28, 2019 Thank you for partnering with us to support our division! 2016. 26 INF (WW2) 1/16 INF (CW) Paul Cyr SSG of Kurtistown, MI Allen J. Benoit of Clinton, MO JOHN COTTINGHAM YUTING WAN 3/16inf (CW) on Sept. 1, 2019 (VN) FUN D BR O SU PPO RT KEITH ERICKSON JAMES JENSON Hubea Topper of Waynesville, NC Edward Gardner of Carlisle, MAHLON HILE on Sept 18, 2017 PA on Jan. 12, 2020 ROBERT GLEISIAS TRENT LAVIANO 1/16th INF, B Co. (WW2) 1/18 INF (WW2) H. SWINFORD VINCENT MANINELLI Edward Bensman of Indianapolis, Richard Kennedy of Germany JOHN SEITZ in memory of IN on Nov 16, 2019 on June 24, 2019 Ben Bennett MATTHEW RUKOWSKI HHC, 1ST ID (VN) 2/16 INF (VN) ROBIN HASTINGS KENNETH RYAN James R. Smith of Ocala, FL Kenneth Brown of Saint Helena RONALD PIPER on Oct 25, 2017 Islan, SC on Aug 19, 2019 LINDA D SIGNOR PHYLLIS FITZGERALD James McCoy of Davenport, IA on 16 INF, AT Co. November 13, 2019 Neal Barigar of Buhl, ID 1/4 CAV, C Co. (VN) 2/18 INF, D Co. (VN) Edward Chrisman of Tim Mulheron of Chicago, IL Baldwinsville, NY on Feb. 19, 2020 BRO SUPPORT FUND on November 8, 2019 2/18 INF, B Co. (VN) Yes . . . I want to help our Society help the soldiers of the BIG RED ONE! Here is my TAX DEDUCTIBLE contribution to the BRO Support Fund! 1/16th INF, HHC (VN) Pat Moran of Chicago, IL Robert Foot, of NY in Summer on Feb. 26, 2016. Artillery (VN) $15 $30 $60 $100 $150 Other $ 2019. 1st Aviation, B Co. (VN) Phillip Halladay of Grand

COL Samuel Floca of Temple, TX Junction, CO on October 30,  on December 10, 2019. 1/2 INF, 2019. 2/16 INF, A Co. (VN) Name (VN) John Beshears of Mexico, MO Charles Warner of Hunts Point, on January 13, 2020 Address WA on March 14, 2019 2/16 INF, A Co. (VN) 1/16 INF, A Co. (WW2) Allen J. Doss of Johnson City, TN City State Zip Rocco Rotondo, Aug., 25 2019 in May, 2019 Phone ( ) E-Mail LTG Edward Flanagan Jr. of Beaufort, SC on Nov. 7, 2019 Please make your check payable to: Society of the First Infantry Division. Jesse C. Martin of Waynesville, Mark it “BRO SUPPORT FUND” and mail it to: MO on Dec. 24 2019 Society of the First Infantry Division, PO Box 2307, Fort Riley, KS 66442. Henry Canady of Goshen, VA Your contribution is 100% deductible for income tax purposes. 1/26 INF, F Co. (WW2)

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Update from the Executive Director By Krewasky A. Salter

It is my pleasure to once again Division—also known as the Big larger audiences.” represent specific moments on communicate with the soldiers, Red One (BRO). We present and Our mission and vision state- Omaha Beach on June 6 and civilians, supporters and indeed promote U.S. Military History with ments are each synopsized in our June 7, 1944 (see photos.) family members of the Big Red an added aspect of preserving new tagline: “Interpreting Military One as I enter my first full calen- BRO artifacts, archival materials History Through the Lens of the • We added “Women in World dar year on the job as executive and history.” U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division.” War II” to the North Africa director of the First Division Our new vision statement is: In line with the above, we’ve section. Our visitors will now Museum. “to be the best military history added several interpretations to see the story of nurses with Allow me to begin this note by museum in the United States by our “First In War” gallery and will the 48th Surgical Hospital reiterating our new mission and dedicating ourselves to interpret- add more as 2020 progresses. For who came ashore with the vision statements, and tagline. ing an inclusive BRO story reflect- example: 1ID in North Africa. Plus, Our mission is: “to interpret ing the diversity of our nation’s many of the M3 Lee Tanks 1ID Military History Through the Lens military—past and present— • We updated the D-Day mural soldiers used overseas were of the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry thereby attracting and educating by adding soldier images that manufactured and moved to 26 Bridgehead Sentinel Museum

embarkation points with the were delivered because of the 6888th served in the Big Red One, returning from Vietnam. Asso- help of Women’s Army Corps remarkable 24/7 work effort but we can interpret these stories ciated with the latter theme, we (WACs) personnel and Rosie of the 6888th. under our new expanded mission will host The Wall That Heals— a the Riveters. and vision statement because they traveling replica of the Vietnam The “Women in World War II” directly contributed to the success Veterans Memorial in Washing- • Women of the 6888th Central and “6888th Central Postal Direc- of the Big Red One, allowing us to ton—from July 9 to 12. Postal Directory Battalion have tory Battalion” interpretations are interpret a more inclusive military Please come see us in been added to the Battle of solid examples of interpreting a history story. Wheaton, and let me know what the Bulge to VE-Day section. more “inclusive story… through Our focus this year is on three you think of our new and ongoing Letters 1ID soldiers received the lens” of the BRO. Neither themes: “Women in the Military exhibits. We are here for you. in the spring, summer and fall the nurses of the 48th Surgical and the 19th Amendment; 75th of 1945—after long periods Hospital nor the women of the Anniversary of VE-Day; and the of “No Mail, Low Morale”— 50th Anniversary of 1ID soldiers

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