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Sep Oct '13 Saber Color.Indd 1st Cavalry Division Association 302 N. Main Non-Profit Organization Copperas Cove, Texas 76522-1703 US. Postage PAID West, TX Change Service Requested 76691 Permit No. 39 Publishedsaber By and For the Veterans of the Famous 1st Cavalry Division VOLUME 62 NUMBER 5 Website: http://www.1cda.org SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER, 2013 The President’s Corner Horse Detachment by 1LT Jason Vaughn Hello Troopers of the Finest Cavalry Division in the It’s been a hot one this summer at the Horse Cavalry Detachment, but that has U.S. Army. Members, it’s time to plan and get your reser- not kept us from training and making certain we represent the First Team in the vation in if you plan to attend Veterans Day in Washington, finest traditions of the cavalry! All training, team, and individual goals were D. C. in November. Dennis and I will attend and we hope achieved, and we’ve continued to provide quality excitement and dedication to to see you there. service through our community outreach and ceremonial events. We kicked off Board members, remember that in February we have the summer with the Belton Annual PRCA Rodeo Military Appreciation Night; our Board of Governors meeting here at The Great Place, where four of our troopers rendered honors to our nation and state by presenting so make your reservation and plan to attend. Dennis will the nations colors during the opening ceremony. During that same week, the All be getting information out to you and the Trustees of our American Cowgirl Chicks came by the barn and paid troopers a visit, not only to Foundations soon. compliment them on their riding skills and horsemanship, but to also thank them for Things are going well here in Texas and the Holidays will soon be here. Wishing the service and protection they provide to this country. On 13 July, the 1st Cavalry all of you happy holidays and good health early. Take care, God speed and thanks Division Chief of Staff COL Robert B. Akam and HCD Troopers participated in for all you do for the Association. the Spring Ho Parade and Festival in Lampasas, Texas. After a much needed rest If you see a veteran, active or retired, thank him for his or her service for God from our block leave period, Horse Cavalry Detachments troopers hit the ground and country; and if it is a CAV Trooper tell him about our fine Association and running with a Distinguished Services Welcome and Patch ceremony welcoming ask him to join. FIRST TEAM! the new Commanding General-Support COL (P) Douglas Gabram and several Jerry F. Eller, 808 S. 2nd St., Killeen, TX 76541-7703, (254) 526-6400, Change of Command ceremonies as well. <[email protected]> During the last few weeks, the HCD has been preparing several events coming up in September and October. In the coming weeks, we have the Septemberfest on THE DIRECTOR’S CHAIR 14 September in Cransfill Gap, Texas, the Farm Festival and Patient Carnival at the Dennis E. Webster As usual, we have Waco VA Hospital on 18 September, The Founders Day Parade on 21 September 302 N. Main St. good things going on in McGregor, Texas and the Moody Cotton Harvest Fest in Moody Texas, on 28 Copperas Cove, TX 76522-1703 here at the Associa- September. In October, we have the Florence Friendship parade on 19 October (254) 547-6537 tion Headquarters in in Florence, Texas and the Fort Hood Retiree Appreciation Day on 26 October [email protected] Copperas Cove here at the barn. If you’re in the area during one of these events, come on out and Lorinda has officially retired and is spending her time doing what “retired” folks give support to the troopers and their do. We hope she enjoys her retirement, she earned it. She plans on attending the trusty mounts. next Reunion. During the summer months, we’ve This past September 13th the 1st Cavalry Division turned 92. Formed at Fort given recognition to several troopers Bliss, Texas with the 1st Cavalry, 7th Cavalry, 8th Cavalry, 10th Cavalry Regi- for the work they provide to this great ments, the 1st and 2nd Machine Gun Squadrons, Weapons Troops, 10th Light Tank Division, but the best award was given Company, 13th Signal Troop, 15th Veterinary Company, 27th Ordnance Company, to Mr. Larry Borth, our civilian trainer 43rd Ambulance Company, 82nd Field Artillery (Horse) and the 15th Quartermaster for his outstanding support and dedica- Trains assigned. The 5th Cavalry replaced the 10th Cavalry in 1922 and the 12th tion to this detachment. Mr. Borth has Cavalry replaced the 1st Cavalry in 1933. been here for more than 19 years and his The Division celebrated its birthday by hosting a Distinguished Service and work and knowledge is what keeps this Welcome Ceremony on Cooper Field and also said farewell to CSM James P. unit functioning on a daily basis. For his Norman, III who was recently chosen to serve as the I Corps Command Sergeant tireless efforts to the Army and to the 1st Major at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. CSM Norman served with Cavalry Division; the outgoing Chief of the Division as the Sergeant Major of 3-8th Cavalry and the 1st Brigade Combat Staff COL Robert B. Akam presented Team at Fort Hood and in Iraq before being assigned as the CSM for U.S. Army Mr. Borth with the Commander’s Award COL Akam presenting Mr. Borth with Japan. He is very likely the best choice available for I Corps since it has oversight for Civilian Service. We would like to the Commanders Award for Civilian over the Pacific area. Continued on pg. 2 Service. Veterans Day is coming up soon and the Association will host a Hospitality Suite at the Crowne Plaza Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. We will DIVISION DOINGS set up a small souvenir shop, participate in wreath laying ceremonies at the World The 4th Brigade Combat Team has returned from their de- War II Memorial, the Korean War Memorial and the Vietnam War Memorial and ployment to Afghanistan and the 2nd Brigade Combat Team has have a Veterans Day Dinner on that evening. Information is in this issue of Saber, deployed to Afghanistan and is currently conducting operations. please come and join us if you are in the area. Our National Capitol Region Chapter 1LT Jason Togi, 24, from American Samoa was killed in Hasan works hard each year to make Veterans Day in the DC area a great success. Karez, Afghanistan on 26 August when his vehicle was attacked The Foundation of the 1st Cavalry Division Association provides scholarships in by an Improvised Explosive Device. He was the first Trooper three categories to students. Information about the programs and a listing of those assigned to the Division to die in Afghanistan and was a Combat that received scholarships in the past year are on page 12 and 13. As always, the Engineer assigned to C Co., 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion. Foundation appreciates your tax-deductible donations to help it help students. 1LT Togi was married. Our Taps page is pretty full this issue and we lost some great Troopers to their The 4-227th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion has now deployed new assignment at Fiddlers Green. I want to mention a personal friend of mine to the Middle East with their AH-64D Apache helicopters to con- who I met back in 1994 at Fort Irwin, California while serving with the 11th duct security cooperation, joint exercises, and training in support Continued on pg. 17. of Operation Enduring Freedom. They are attached to the 36th INDEX PAGE INDEX PAGE INDEX PAGE Combat Aviation Brigade (Texas Army National Guard) in Kuwait. 5TH CAV 5 CALENDAR 2 MOH - COURSEN 23 They have partnership events scheduled with nearby countries 7TH CAV 7 CHAPTER INDEX 15 NEW MEMBERS 2 to promote security, stability, and mutual interests in the region. 8TH CAV 8 CHAPTER NEWS 3 OTHER REUNIONS 8 The Headquarters of the 41st Fires Brigade is also deployed to 1LT Jason Togi 9TH CAV 9 CHANGE ADDRESS 2 PUC - PLEIKU 14 Kuwait serving as the Force Field Artillery Headquarter for Army 12TH CAV 6 ENGINEERS 20 SCHOLARSHIPS 12/13 Central Command. The 6-9th Cavalry is in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula as part of the 15TH MED 17 FOUNDATION 12 SILVER WINGS 16 20TH ARA 18 HICCUP 21 SOUVENIR SHOP 21 Multinational Force and Observers peacekeeping force. 21ST FA 23 HONOR ROLL 24 SUB RENEWAL 3 CSM James P. Norman, III has left his assignment as the First Team’s Com- 27TH MNT 11 HQ AND SPEC TRPS 22 TAPS 11 mand Sergeant Major for his next position as the I Corps CSM and senior NCO 30TH FA 10 IA DRANG FUND 13 TAPS-ACTIVE DUTY 11 for Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. CSM Norman’s replacement, who 61ST FA 4 LIFE MEMBERSHIP 3 VETERANS DAY 23 will be selected from a slate of fully qualified Command Sergeants Major by MG 82ND FA 19 LRRP/RANGER 15 VETS DAY DINNER 24 Anthony Ierardi, has not been identified at this time. 99TH FA 14 LTRS TO EDITOR 2 WANTED 8 Continued on pg. 3 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER, 2013 saber Page 2 Don’t Keep it a SECRET, Let us Know About It. To submit by e-mail, send to [email protected]. ARTICLE SUBMISSION Clip and Mail to 1st Cavalry Division Association Manuscripts should be originals or clear copies, either typed or printed in 302 N. Main, Copperas Cove, TX 76522-1703 near-letter quality printer mode.
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