159Th MASH-Tests New Ofep Med Equipment

159th MASH-Tests New Ofep Med Equipment

This newspaper is an Authorized Publication for members of the BULK RATE U. S. POSTAGE Louisiana National Guard. Contents of the Louisiana Guardsman are PAID not necessarily the official views o£ endorsed by, the U.& Government, Permit No. G 5 Dept of Defense, Dept of the Army, or the Louisiana National Guard. Arabi, La. Page 2 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN MAY/JUNE 1990 Louisiana Wins Third in Nationwide Program

By 1LT Maria L. Jonkers The award is given annually for ex- State PAO cellence in providing support to soldiers, families, civilian employees and community. Louisiana won third prize in the Louisiana and four other states were 1990 Chief of Staff, Army National selected from twenty-two nominees na- Guard Communities of Excellence tionwide. The states were judged on im- Awards Program. plementation of the Army Com- The $100,000 prize will be spent munities of Excellence Program, facili- towards improving state service ty excellence, customer service and use facilities and upgrading customer of the award. service. This National Guard program is bas- First place of $250,000 was awarded ed on a principle that those military to North Carolina, and the second communities should support people by place of $150,000 award went to combining excellent services with ex- Pennsylvania. cellent facilities.

Louisiana Achieves 100 percent on Management Analysis Profile

By 1LT Maria L. Jonkers Aviation Strength Objective - greater than 90% The Louisiana National Guard Louisiana - 109% achieved 1007t on all measured in- Check to Unit dicators in the Management Analysis Objective - less than .5% Louisiana-0 Profile. AGR End Strength The MAP is a National Guard Objective - greater than 98% Bureau Management Tool that Louisiana - 102.3% measures each state's performance Incompatible Assignment against an established objective in Objective - less than 5% several areas. Louisiana - 0.5% Work continues on the museum annex at Jackson Barracks. Technicians and in- Louisiana met or exceeded the stan- mates poured the slab for the new structure in mid-May. At the time this paper dards in all the areas below: Reporter Surveyors (Initial) Objective - less than 45% went to press, work had begun on the vertical construction of the structural steel Sure Pay Louisiana • 26% beam support system. Company B of the 528th Engineer Battalion will start fram- Objective greater than Reporter Surveyors (Processed) ing the building on June 9th for their annual training project. Two other engineer Louisiana Objective - less than 150% companies will follow for six continuous weeks of constructionn on the annex. (Photo Strength Status Louisiana - 146% by State PAO) Objective greater than 96.4% Aviation Accidents Louisiana - 127.4% Objective - 0 Louisiana - 0 Non-ETS Loss Ground Accidents Objective less than 1.1% Objective - 0 Louisiana - 0 Louisiana - 0.9% Training Ammunition Authorization Late OERs Objective - 95-101% Louisiana - 99% Objective less than 10% Weapons Loss Louisiana - 1.1% Objective - 0 Louisiana - 0 Chief of Staff Hotline 1-800-223-6786

This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Loui- siana Army and Air National Guard. Contents of the Louisiana Guardsman • ^ Louisiana Guardsman are not necessarily the official views, or The Adjutant General, La. Army endorsed by, the U.S. Government, and Air National Guard Department of Defense, Department of Fuel for the Force. Save Army Energy. Maj. Gen Ansel M Stroud, Jr. the Army, or the Louisiana National Guard. Chief of Staff Original articles pertaining to Loui- Col. James K. Cortey siana National Guard units or in- Public Affairs Officer dividuals that would be of interest to the Front Cover: 1LT Maria L. Jonkers Guard community may be submitted to: La. National Guard, Office of the AG. Little bearers unload ambulances that have just arrived from a battalion aid station. In the foreground, triage is performed on a "victim." LANG-PAO (1LT Jankers), Jackson Bar- racks, New Orleans, La. 70146-0330. Story on pgs. 8-9 (Photo by 1LT Maria L. Jonkers, State PAO) MAY/JUNE 1990 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 3 Grand Opening at the New NGB NCO Academy SGT Michael Lee chosen Opening ceremonies were held on the Extensive renovation took place on 28th of April at the National Guard the dining facility which can handle up Noncommissioned Officer Education to 200 soldiers at one time. Fifth Army Center in Ball. England Air Force Base will operate About 400 people attended the a post exchange for the visiting ceremony and toured the 38-acre cam- soldier-students. AGR NCO pus that once served as the Louisiana The old gymnasium has been com- Training Institute- Ball, a juvenile pletely refurbished, and there is a SGT Michael A. Lee, Company B, 528th home for girls. weight room. Engineer Battalion has been selected as "Less than a year ago this facility A half-mile track is being laid out. the AGR NCO of the year for the Fifth US belonged to the State Department of There is a renovated swimming pool, Army. Fifth Army is comprised of the Corrections. This shows what can be and the tennis court will be upgraded. done when government agencies act Students from throughout the 50 states of Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, together. The local government, state states and four territories will come to Nebraska, Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, and federal governments all worked attend courses which last from two and New Mexico. The selection took place together," Stroud said. weeks to eight weeks. The courses at San Antonio on May 5th. Lee will repre- MG Stroud also commended the staff range from supply to battalion staff to sent 5th Army at the national level com- of the education center for the time primary leadership. peting for FORSCOM AGR NCO of the they spent renovating the buildings on French and German linguistic Year. (Photo by SSG Adrian M. Lamkin, campus. courses will also be taught at the 241st PAD) The Guard spent around $373,000 center. These courses will be twelve contracting to renovate the buildings, week courses lasting from May to but much of the other work was done August. Already 35 students are atten- by the Guard. ding the course. The course is spon- "They contributed 1,250 manhours of sored by the 415th Military In- work, after hours on Saturday, and telligence Battalion in Baton Rouge. Sunday to get this facility where it is New projects to be done this summer today," he said. will include construction of a metal The campus has 29 buildings and a building to be used for weapons train- full-time staff of 65, most of whom are ing. A parking lot for students will be Louisiana National Guardsmen. built on the rear of the property just There are 11 modern classrooms, two behind the metal building. 80-bed dormitories for men and one "There is plenty room for future ex- Golf Tournament to 32-bed dormitory for women. pansion," said Stroud. Benefit New Museum

The Washington Artillery will hold green fees, cart, food, drinks and prizes. it's 6th Annual Golf invitational Tour- Proceeds will be donated to the nament at City Park North Golf Jackson Barracks Museum. Come join Course, N.O. on 30 June 1990 at 9:00 the fun and excitement and help sup- A.M. Fees must be postmarked by 18 port the Jackson Barracks Museum ex June 1990. The tournament is open to pansion! For further information, POC all National Guard members (Army & is 1LT Paul D. Vorenkamp or SFC Air Guard) both active, retired and William Schmidt at (504) 278-6387 or spouses. Fees of $25.00 will include; 278-6389.

LCSM John Morrow, center, received the Meritorious Service Medal from MG Ansel M. Stroud during the grand opening ceremonies. Morrow serves as the comman- dant of the NGB NCO Academy. Lett: MAJ Hunt Downer and son. (Photo by Adrian Lamkin, 241st PAD)

The 141st (Washington Field Artillery of the Louisiana Army National Guard pai ticipated in the opening of the Louisiana Legislative Session in April in Baton Rouge Shown here on the old state capitol steps, the guardsmen were used as part c the opening ceremonies in an attempt to bring attention to fund-raising effort underway to restore the old state capitol to its former splendor. Once renovatioi Foreground: CSM John Morrow, MG Ansel M. Stroud, CSM Harold B. Cook and is complete, the old capitol will serve as a museum. The 141st honor guard am MAJ Hunt Downer cut the ribbon commemorating the opening of the NGB Region color guard participated. Several artillerymen and recruiters, dressed in historica VI NCO Academy at Ball, Louisiana. Background, left to right: Mayor of Ball, period costumes, flanked the speaker's podium with the senate chambers. F-l. Honorable Roy Hebron; Mayor of Pineville, Honorable Fred Baden; Mayor of Alex- jets of the Air National Guard's 159th Tactical Fighter Group roared overhead dur andria, Honorable Ned Randolph. (Photo by SSG Adrian Lamkin, 241st PAD) ing the playing of the national anthem. (1LT Maria Jonkers, State PAO) MAY/JUNE 1990 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN PageS Co C, 527th Engrs Take M-60 Championship

By RFC Trey Troegel of Minden were alternates. UPAR, Company C, 527th Engr Bn According to Turner, sacrificing weekends to practice was probably the When 225th Engineer Group com- main reason behind the victory. A mander COL Edmond Giering asked month prior to the first competition, SPC Turner who was going to win the the team would report to the Minden M-60 competition held at Fort Polk in unit at 5:00 a.m. on Saturdays and March, Turner replied, "Minden will, travel to Ft, Polk to train. Many times sir." they did not return until 11:00 p.m. At And they did. Ft. Polk they attended classes on bar- Company C of the 527th Engineer rel changing drills, maintenance, and Battalion beat the Air National Guard, zeroing the weapons. champions of five previous competi- Turner also hinted that SPC Gatti tions. may have had something to do with the The three man team from the victory by "psyching" the other team Minden unit took first place in out. Before the competition started, the February in the Group competition team had zeroed their weapon to dif- upsetting the 769th, 205th, 528th Engr ferent range targets and had the ad- Battalions and the 225th Head- justments taped to the side of the quarters Company. From there they weapon. SPC Gatti walked over to moved on to compete against the Air where the Air National Guard team National Guard and 256th Infantry was and asked them where their sheet Brigade teams to win first place in of zeroed adjustments was. state. Turner said,"It was kind of funny. The team consisted of gunner and Even though they had won the past team captain SPC Chris Turner of five times, they were a little confused Haughton, assistant gunner SPC Rob- because we had one and they had never used one." bie Gatti of Bossier City, and PFC Kneeling left to right: SPC Robert Gatti, PV2 John Grigsby, SPC Ernest Hawkins. Mark Camp of Minden. SPC Ernest The team will compete nationally Prone Position left to right: SPC Chris Turner, PFC Mark Camp (Photo by PFC Trey Hawkins and PV2 John Grigsby both against regular Army teams in the Troegel, UPAR, Co C, 527th Engr Bn) 3671st Maint Company Trains in Germany

(y CPT Eugene Barattini sot the standards for other active or CASG S-l reserve units to follow. The mission of the 3671st The 3671st Maintenance Company Maintenance Company was to provide recently completed annual training in theater level GS support to equipment the Republic of Germany. The GS staged in the US inventory in the Maintenance company under the com- Federal Republic of Germany. The mand of CPT Bobbie Black was three week annual training period pro- recognized as the best resei-ve compo- vided the unit with realistic modern ac- nent unit to perform maintenance at tive Army equipment to train on. Each the equipment maintenance center- member of the unit was provided the Europe. The 3671st Maintenance Com- opportunity to work on equipment pany was included as one unit out of directly related to their MOS. SPC nine others scheduled for rotations. Ac- James Wood's comments best sum- cording to the unit training NCO, "The marized the most successful mission of unit out-produced any other general 3671st Maint Co when he stated "it was the best training I have ever "Relax, Winchester! ft's just a coincidence that maintenance company to date." SFC most bullets have your name on them." Jerry Yeager also stated that the unit received in my military career." 3673d Maint Co Trains in MOS Overseas

By 204 ASG Public Affairs Staff According to the battalion maintenance operations officer MAJ The 3673d Maintenance Company, William Kegereis, the 3673d Maint Co under the command of CPT Cesar Round Out Team represented some of Ochoa-Casanova deployed 21 soldiers the best MOS qualified officer, war- as round out to the 3671st Maint Com- rants and enlisted personnel in the pany during the overseas training op- battalion. portunity at the Army's Equipment Because of their assigned DS level, Maintenance Center -Europe located in members of the 3673d rarely are afford- Kaiserslautern, Federal Republic of ed the opportunity to work on hightech Germany. or large end items at the semi-deport For the members of the 3673d Maint level. Co, the opportunity to provide realistic Said PFC Robert Froeba, "the train- direct support to a sister general sup- ing I received overseas was the best in port maintenance company, while fix- my military experience, a*rid I know ing the newest equipment in the US that in future years to come the skills Vour fenf 's ready, sergeant!" Army inventory was an outstanding will help me to perform my job." experience. Page 6 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN MAY/JUNE 1990 Colfax Community Proud of Det 4, HSC, 256th "The Guard is as much a part of the For the year to date, the retention we're located on and pay all of our By SPC Bernard Chaillot community here as the fire depart- rate at Det 4 is 100%, said Jensen. utilities each month," said Vollm. 256th Inf Bde Public Affairs Office ment, the barber shop, and the Dixie," Retention NCO SPC Anna Ryder Vollm said the unit used to drill at said Reitzell. Lofton gives the credit to her an old schoolhouse, but Det 4's spotless "Detachment 4 is looking "We know they are always ready to predecessor, SGT Steve Carnahan. "I new facility will turn 4 years old in good... .Ought to be in Hollywood," help out any way they can. In just took over. SGT Carnahan had the August. rang the cadence through the streets December when Pollock's water system system all in place for me," she said. Back at the Dixie, Reitzell showed off of Colfax as Det 4, HHC 256th Inf Bde broke down they hauled many a load "We keep pur loss percentage down the 12 foot long, six foot high mirror (M) ran as a unit during the April drill. of fresh water to the folks there," he by working closely with the soldier if on the elaborately carved wooden back Since CPT Eric Jensen took over as said. he or she has any problems with the bar, with a white glove light on either company commander in January, FT. Besides the water section, Det. 4 has military or with their civilian life as end next to the columns that ran down and Drill & Ceremony have become a truck platoon and a maintenance it applies to military duty", she said. to the inch and half thick marble part of monthly training at the section. Husband SPC Dwayne Lofton is a countertop. Along the curved top of the transportation detachment. The truck platoon is composed of a truck driver for the unit. "Activity has bar was a string of teardrop bulbs "I reinstituted FT. and Drill & light truck squad, a medium truck picked up a bit since CPT Jensen took lighting up the stained glass inserts. - Ceremony to build moral and increase squad and an HET (Heavy Equipment) over", he said. "You hear a little grip- "This thing has a Wells Fargo ship- our visibility in the community" said squad that is capable of transporting ing about the PT and the D&C now ping tag on the back. It was built in Jensen. "And The troops seem to en- tanks and other large equipment. and then, but for the most part the Europe, then I understand part of it joy it." Det. 4 is authorized 2 officers and 72 troops really enjoy it," said Lofton. came by wagon and part on a riverboat As the citizen-soldiers ran through enlisted personnel. Strength stands at "It keeps their military bearing up," up the Red River when Colfax was a the historic community on the banks 67 enlisted troops and Jensen. It is his said Jensen. "The junior NCO's get the river stop called Calhons Landing," of the Red River north of Alexandria, first command after serving as Public opportunity to develop some command said Reitzell. they drew waves and a few friendly Affairs Officer of HHC in Lafayette and posture during D&C, and it keeps "We carbonate our own water, add horn honks from some of the towns ear- as S-l/NBC officer in the 3rd Bn in everyone sharp, since this is an area our own syrup, and make things like ly risers. Lake Charles. that usually gets rusty fast after basic nectars and floats fresh, You can't get Many of those who greeted the "I'm still getting settled in right now, training." stuff like this anymore," he said. Guardsmen were headed to the Dixie but I think we've got the unit headed Running and drilling in full view of The goose neck spigots and white Pharmacy for a nickel cup of coffee. in a good direction. I've got a great the community solidifies the strong porcelain-knobbed flavoring dispensery The troops ran by, past the Dixie and bunch of NCO's and enlisted people ties between the Guard and Colfax, gleamed. A cherry nectar is fifty-cents, over the inlaid blue and white tiles in here," said Jensen. added Jensen. ice cream two bits a scoop. the sidewalk next to where the old The 1st SGT, Ted Mitchell from Sim- SFC Ronald Vollm explained that "The National Guard, just like this Brinker Hotel used to be. mesport, is a guard at Angola in when many small armories around the place has always been, is getting to be Inside the Dixie, owner Sammy civilian life. state had to close because of a budget a fixture of the community," he said. Reitzell stood in front of the 200 year "The troops here behave a little bit crunch, the Grant Parish Police Jury "People just expect to see it, to be there old back bar, behind the counter with better than my inmates on the work and the Town of Colfax stepped in to when needed," said Reitzell." and it is." a foot rest on it where the old time soda farm," joked Mitchell "they don't try to keep their facility open. fountain still operates. escape near as often." "They donated this 6 acres of land Quebedeaux Named As Brigade Command Sgt Maj

'1 couldn't have made it without the backing of my fellow NCOs, the command... and my family. I plan to give it 200%."

By SPC Bernard Chaillot train in preparation of mobilization for Det-2 HHC 256th BDE PIO combat. That is always uppermost," he added. Command Sergeant Major John H. The new Bde CSM was accepted for Quebedeaux, formerly Staff Sergeant the U.S. Sergeants Major Academy in Major of HHC 256th Infantry Brigade September 1986, began receiving his has been named Command Sergeant two year correspondence study in April Major of the Brigade. 1987, and completed the demanding As of April 1, Quebedeaux took the course of studies in just 15 months. responsibility for the invididual train- He graduated July 22, 1988, after ing, health and welfare of thousands of two weeks of residence studies at Ft. citizens-soldiers from Shreveport to Bliss, Texas. New Orleans as the senior enlisted Among Quebedeaux's decorations man in the brigade. are the Combat Infantry Badge, Air "In my former position, I coordinated Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army the operations of the TOG (Tactical Achievement Medal, Army Commen- Operations Center), whereas now I'm dation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal taking charge of the individual train- and the Bronze Star. ing of the soldiers, leading them and Quebedeaux is affiliated with the caring for them," said Quebedeaux. LAARNG Enlisted Association, the "My goals are to reestablish pride NCOA and the American Legion. CSM John H. Quebedeaux, New Command Sergeant Major of the 256th Inf Bde within the NCO corps by ensuring peo- "It is a great honor to be selected as (Photo by SFC Kirk Barrilleaux) ple are properly educated, making sure Command Sgt. Major of the brigade," NCOs are fully involved in the in- said Quebedeaux. dividual training of soldiers, and en- I couldn't have made it without the No man is a leader until his appointment couraging NCOs to take a pro-active backing of my fellow NCOs, the -com- role in their units," said Quebedeaux. mand for having the confidence in me "We need to establish an improved to do the job, and my family," said is ratified in the minds and hearts of working relationship between NCOs Quebedeaux. "I plan to give it 200%. his men. —Anonymous and officers. But my utmost goal is to MAY/JUNE 19901990-*' LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 7 Saxon Sets His Sights on Excellence By SPC Michael A. Ritter fying range at Camp Villere in Slidell. 241st PAD Staff Saxon said that he had previously shot only an M-l, and that he surpris- ed himself when he shot better than SSG Daniel Saxon has his sights set anyone on the range using an un- on excellence. Saxon, the Guard's rifle familiar M-16. non-commissioned officer has been "I figured that I must be a pretty selected to the team because of his good shooter if I could just pick up that status as a master rifleman. weapon for the first time and shoot The rank of master indicates so- that well," Saxon said. meone who consistently shoots 94-97 Saxon soon joined the Guard's rifle percent of his targets. team, and began out-shooting his Saxon competed with the Fifth Ar- teammates. But it has taken more my Team in the All Army Rifle Cham- than talent. - pionships held early in May at Fort "There's no secret to shooting well, Benning, Ga. Saxon placed 26th out of you just have to work hard and keep 76 participants in the High Power Ri- practicing hard," Saxon said. fle Category (novice). The Fifth Army Saxon practices weekly at a range Team he competed with placed fourth near his home in Shreveport and also out of seventeen. at a rifle range in northeast Texas. He Marsksmanship is more than just a estimates he shoots 8,000 rounds a hobby for Saxon. This year he will pro- year, 120,000 since he started com- bably spend 25 days on active duty at peting in 1975. rifle and pistol shooting matches. In But Saxon also says that at his level 1988 he spent 31 days on active duty, the psychological aspect of shooting and he says his goal is to make the All- plays a larger role than most people National Guard team. realize. Saxon spends a lot of time do- Being a part of that elite group is cer- ing dry-fire exercises, in which he pic- tainly not out of reach for Saxon. In tures himself shooting well. 1981 Saxon placed 5th nationally at "When you're at this level everyone the All-Army championships, and last has good equipment, and everyone SSG Daniel Saxon, one of the Governor's Twenty (Photo by SPC Michael A. Ritter year he placed 19th out of 314 shooters shoots about the same, so your mind- 241st PAD Staff) in the National Guard Championship. set and positive mental attitude is very He also won a gold medal in leg-match important," Saxon said. Saxon often oversees and scores junior with the program on a state level and competition at the national open mat- Saxon's love for shooting has extend- tournaments around state. his success in competition gives him ches, placing him with the nation's top ed beyond the Guard, and he has made Saxon said that the junior shooting credibility as an instructor in the shooters. efforts to give something back to a program in the state is a recruiting tool Guard. Saxon became interested in competi- sport that has given him so much and that he hopes to get more "I like to see the younger kids get in- tion 15 years ago when he picked up pleasure. As the Guard's representative youngsters involved in marksmanship. volved and then grow up and become an M-16 for the first time at the quali- to the Louisiana Shooting Association, Saxon alsb says that being involved instructors themselves," he said.

Bringol Graduates from Cumberland Through Directed Correspondence Studies

By CRT William Ratcliffe Education Services Officer

LTC Donald Bringol, State Safety Of- ficer for the LAARNG, recently received a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration from Cumberland University. He traveled to Lebanon, Tenn to participate in the commence- ment ceremony in May. LTC Bringol graduated with a 3.45 GPA. Bringol began his degree pursuit over 4 years ago. He started by submit- ting his military experience portfolio to Cumberland's staff for evaluation. From this evaluation, he was awarded 74 credit hours for his military experience. He completed his remaining degree requirements through directed corresponding studies with Cumber- land University. The directed studies courses were in- You need it strumental in enabling him to complete his degree requirements while like you need continuing a career that oft?n includ- a hole in the ed extended travel periods. The credits LTC Donald Bringol, State Safety Officer, right, receives his baccalaureate degree awarded through his military evalua- head. from Cumberland University in Texas. Bringol pursued his degree through cor- tion allowed him to begin at the Junior respondence studies while in the Louisiana Army National Guard. (LAARNG Photo) level of his degree pursuit. Page 8 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN MAY/JUNE 1990 159th MASH Tests the New Deployable

Story and Photos by Cadets of Slidell area Junior ROTC DEPMEDs is third generation Participants 1st LT Maria L. Jonkers programs volunteered to spend the MASH and the pride of the 159th In Operation weekend as wounded. Some were dead, MASH. A cluster of tents and freight Golden Caduceus About 400 military personnel from some dying and some only slightly in- containers house an emergency room, throughout Louisiana conducted jured. The moulage, skin make up that laboratoiy blood bank, x-ray clinic, •159th Mobile Army Surgical OPERATION GOLDEN CADUCEUS, simulates wounds, was applied by treatment areas and other specialty Hospital a medical exercise at Camp Villei'e in members of the Louisiana State clinics. The tents and containers can be Slidell, LA. Surgeon's office. shifted, removed or«dded to expand or •812th Medical Detachment The weekend exercise tested the decrease hospital space in wartime or 159th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital's Victims arrived by helicopters of the at the scene of natural disasters. •Company C, 199th Forward Support (MASH) new deployable medical 812th Medical Detachment. Some of "We're the second National Guard Battalion system. DEPMED is the New Orleans the wounded went through small bat- unit in the country to get this equip- •Battalion Aid Station, 141st Field MASH's new moveable 60-bed hospital talion aid stations such as those run by ment," said MAJ Michael Jennings, Artillery complex. the 141st Field Artillery, the 199th 159th MASH commander, and a doc- This system has been with the 159th Forward Support Battalion and the 3rd tor at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in •Battalion Aid Station, 3rd Battalion, since August. It remains at Camp Battalion, 156th Infantry. Jefferson. 156th Infantry Villere, inside a razor wire enclosed The Employer Support of the compound. Litter bearers carried "victims" on Guard/Reserve Committee held a boss •39th Military Police Company "We didn't have anything like this in stretchers and set them in holding lift in conjuction with the exercise. Vietnam," said MAJ Tom Hancock, Ex- areas to await further treatment. Over 60 employers, media and medical •Troop Command ecutive Officer of the 159th MASH. "It These had already been treated in the personnel statewide come to see the takes six hours to break down and lock emergency medical tent, their first stop National Guard medical corp in action. •4010th US Army Field Hospital, up (for transport), and the same after transport from the field. "This is incredible," said a physician US Army Reserve amount of time to set up. This is the Those who needed immediate care from the Shreveport area. He was im- 90's version of MASH." were taken directly to the 24 square •Junior ROTC Cadets, Pearl River, pressed with the air conditioned Slidell, Covington The scenario included a war being foot climate controlled portable operating room. "This is nothing like fought in Germany, calling for simula- surgical suite, the OR (Operating you'd expect. Nothing like the MASH •State Surgeon's Office tions of mass casualties. Room). on tv."

Junior ROTC Cadets from the Camp Villere, Slidell area volunteered to spend the Casualties await further treatment in the emergency medical tent. This was their weekend as wounded. first stop after transport from the field.

The Louisiana State Surgeon's office applied moulage to the Jr. ROTC volunteers Operating Room (OR) technicians of the 159th MASH simulate surgery on a wound- to enhance the realism of the Exercise. ed soldier during OPERATION GOLDEN CADUCEUS. This 24-foot climate controlled environment is the latest in deployable medical systems for the military. MAY/JUNE 1990 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 9 Medical Systems at Camp Villere in April

This DEPMEDs (Deployable Medical System) is the 159th MASH's new movable 60-bed hospital complex. It remains at Camp Villere, inside a razor wire enclosed compound.

'We didn't Wellmeyer have anything Acts As The like this in Vietnam" Chemical NCO

By MAJ Tom Rigsby 256th Inf Bde PAO

This is the Tactical, as well as technical training took place during the DEPMED exer- 90's Version cise in Slidell. The medics were subjected to am- of MASH." bushes and chemical attacks which kept them in MOPP 3 most of Satur- day morning. SSG Henry P. Wellmeyer, battalion chemical NCO for the Washington Ar- This is tilery acted as the exercise chemical SSG Henry P. Wellmeyer disseminates a chemical message during the DEPMED NCO during the exercise, exercise held at Camp Villere in April. (Photo by SFC Kirk J. Barrilleaux, 256th incredible. As the artillery's Chemical NCO Inf Bde PIO) Wellmeyer has had ample opportunity This is like to sharpen his skills, and his expertise anticipating and preparing for tection necessaiy for the safety of the was put to the test during the play. chemical attacks based on intelligence troops. nothing you'd His responsibilites .included receiv- garnered. Wellmeyer has served witft the 141st ing, plotting and disseminating He also advised the operations per- FA for nine years and is a graduate of expect." chemical messages, interpreting and sonnel on chemical play with reference the NBC Defense School, and the Basic forecasting downwind warnings, and as to what type of avoidance and pro- and Advanced NBC Schools. Page 10 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN MAY/JUNE 1990

When WWII Came To Town

planned by the Louisiana National Beauregard could not house all the in- That massive 1941 training opera- Guard. The event is expected to include coming soldiers the Army began con- tion in Louisiana brought many reown- By Melanie Torbett an Oct. 19-21 reunion of veterans who struction of two additional camps in ed military men into Central Loui- were stationed at or trained in local Cenla. Camp Livingston was begun in siana, including LTG George S. Pattern Fifty years ago, there was a virtual camps. September of 1940 near Tioga, and Jr., GEN Dwight D. Eisenhower, GEN tidal wave of military men, machinery The number of those soldiers who completed in March 1941. Camp Omar Bradley and LTG Walter and maneuvers that dramatically passed through Central Louisiana 50 Claiborne was constructed during the Krueger. changed the Central Louisiana land- years ago was awesome, same period near Forest Hill. scape, changed the economy and considering that Alexandria's popula- Esler Regional Airport owes its loca- changed lives. The wave brought tion then was about 27,000. Natives In April 1941, the Third Armored tion and existence to Camp thousands of soldiers to Cenla for train- can still remember crowds of soldiers Division was activated at Camp Beauregard, which had its runway ing beginning in the early months of arriving at the Alexandria train depot, Beauregard; two months later it was located at the site. In addition, a small 1940. long lines at the movie theatre and transferred to Camp Polk, under con- emergency airstrip was located just military parades down Fourth Street in struction at Leesville. During World north of Alexandria off the Boyce Today, the ripple effects of that World downtown Alexandria. War II, more than eight million men highway. That airfield was expanded War II-inspired tidal wave are still visi- trained at the camp, according to one by 1943 to serve as a training base for ble, still important to Central Loui- The influx began when U.S. military published report. Leesville went from B-17 combat crews. The Alexandria Air siana. A look around the perimeters of authorities selected the Central Loui- a sleepy little town of about 3,000 to Base was deactivated as a military Alexandria-Pineville shows a marked siana area as the site for army train- a crowded boom town in a matter of field after the war and the City of Alex- military presence spawned largely during maneuvers. The 1940 army weeks. andria resumed ownership; it was using the 1940s. maneuvers began in Louisiana during There were 10 major units at Camps ed for commerical and civil aircraft. In May and eventually involved more Beauregard, Livingston and Claiborne 1950 the U.S. Air Force announced Camp Beauregard, through its than 70,000 troops who trained in during World War II. Serving as a hub plans to locate a Tactical Air Com- origins date from 1905, gained tremen- Rapides, Natchitoches, Sabine and Ver- and reception center for incoming in- mand Base there. This was the dously in size, and stature during the non parishes. The towns, highways, and ductees, Camp Beauregard was of par- beginning of England Air Force Base. war. England Air Force Base, Fort Polk, woods in the maneuvers area filled ticular importance as the headquarters Considering the role Central Loui- Esler Regional Airport, and the Pollock with soldiers marching, driving tanks for the V (Fifth) Corps, which was to siana played in World War II, it is lit- Airport -all have distinct roots in World and "capturing" towns and strategic become part of the Third U.S. tle wonder that the military presence War II. Though now abandoned, points throughout the four parishes. Army. here is almost taken for granted now. Camps Claiborne and Livingston were What was called the largest Few natives may still remember the two other World War II - era training In August 1940, 70,000 additional peacetime maneuvers up to that time military personnel and activities that facilities constructed near Alexandria- regular army and National Guard in United States Army history took Pineville. were a part of the Alexandria-Pineville troops returned to Cenla parishes for place in mid-Louisiana parishes in the area 50 years ago. But %for the training. Also in August, the Army an- summer and fall of 1941. There were thousands of soldiers who passed Memories of that 1940-42 war nounced plans to convert Camp 500,000 military troops participating through on their way to combat, it was mobilization period will be refreshed Beauregard into the largest Army in the so-called Louisiana Maneuvers, an important place and time. later this year during a 50th anniver- training camp in the South. with headquarters at Camp sary commemorative weekend being (Reprinted with permission from When it became apparent that Beauregard. CENLA magazine Mar/April 1990) MAY/JUNE 1990 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 11 Camp Beauregard: Strong Presence in Central Louisiana

By Melanie Torbett Seminary had a bumpy history during more than $5.3 million - which After the war, Camp Beauregard the Civil War, and its first president, prepared it to house as many as 29,000 reverted to state control and use was Named for a losing Civil War William T. Sherman, left to gain fame troops, although 24,000 was the peak limited to weekend and annual train- general, Camp Beauregard has been as a general in the Union Army. The number that actually came. ing, a home base for several Guard an economic winner for Central Loui- Seminary was razed in 1869, and mov- Beauregard was the hub for major units, and home for three state siana since its beginnings. Its presence ed to Baton Rouge, where it evolved in- training maneuvers which prepared maintenance activities. in World War II spawned Camps Liv- to LSU. troops for service in Europe. After the The 1970s was a decade of renewal ingston and Claiborne, Esler Field, the Camp Stafford, which operated bet- way, the camp was deactivated in for Camp Beauregard, when major Pollock Airport, England Air Force ween 1905-1917, was named for MG February 1919 and reverted to the renovations and new. construction Base, and Fort Polk. Today, in an era D.T. Stafford, adjutant general of the state as a training site for the Loui- transformed it from decay into a com- of state cutbacks, it has stepped in to Louisiana National Guard. It became siana National Guard. prehensive training site for the Loui- take over the Hot Wells resort and the the central training site for the Guard During the 1920s and 30s, Camp siana National Guard. Today, Louisiana Training Institute as Na- and began the "military business" in Beauregard was used by a variety of Beauregard is home for 11 National tional Guard facilities. central Louisiana. military and civilian organizations, in Guard troop units and 12 state head- Today it is the training site not only As early as May 1912, a U.S. Army addition to thVNe ANationa NATIOl GuardN A . Many quarters activities. for Guardsmen but also for federal Corps of Engineers' survey team led by of the buildings still standing at The two Army Aviation helicopter marshals, state police, and university LTC George Zinn mapped out a Beauregard TIOwereN constructeMEMBKd by the detachments now at Camp Beauregard ROTC units. In addition, it houses a 15-square-mile area that extended WPA during President Franklin D. might be moved to a permanent, ex- work training facility for the Louisiana eastward from Camp Stafford to what Roosevelt's New Deal era. panded National Guard aviation facili- Department of Corrections and a Na- is now Alexandria Esler Airport. When City/Slate/ZipThe pos: t_ was reactivated in August ty proposed for Esler Regional Airport. tional Guard Bureau Academy which the US went to war in April 1917, this Unit194: 0 and gained anLocation expande: d artillery Approval of that plan hinges upon Con- brings in participants from throughout "Zinn Map" formed the basis for the range and an airfield in 1941. That air- gressional review and funding of new the country. site selection of a new military train- field was eventually to become Esler aviation facilities nationwide, a process There are 500 full-time federal and ing camp to be named as Camp Regional Airport, so named in 1950 in expected to be completed by 1992-93. state employees and 1,936 part-time Beauregard. The post was chosen as memory of LT Wilmer Esler who died The camp site also houses the State employees with a $20.5 million payroll. one of 16 new National Guard sites and when his army observation plane Department of Corrections Work Last year Camp Beauregard trained was named after Confederate hero, MG crashed nearby in 1941. Training Facility North, the U.S. Mar- 19,000 soldiers. Training occurs at Pierre G.T. Beauregard. Beauregard was at the center of local shal Service and a National Guard Beauregard's 750-acre main post and To acquire the land, the City of Alex- military training during World War II, Bureau academy. 12,000 acres at the old Camp Liv- andria intervened for the federal serving as headquarters for the famous Camp Beauregard utilizes 12,000 ingston property primarily on government, leasing the properties Louisiana Maneuvers, as well as the acres of US Foresty Service and Guard weekends during nine months of the from private landowners and then Army's V Corps and was the property off La. 3130 for such training year and all summer long. subleasing to the government. "The ci- originating point for the Third exercises as demolition, land mine war- LTC William R. Hilborn, facility ty played a very prominent role in Armored Division that went off to fame fare, engineering projects and weapons manager, and COL Richard Brown, procuring this land that became Camp during the war. Beauregard also was firing. post commander, relate the story of Beauregard," said Brown. home for the 107th Air Corps Obser- Two additional properties the Guard how Camp Beauregard fit into COL Brown noted that their vation Squadron and the 109th Air has acquired for training are the old CENLA's history yesterday and today. historical research has turned up a per- Corps Observation Squadron. Hot Wells resort, abandoned by the To trace Camp Beauregard's roots, sistent theme at Beauregard - com- During World War II, German, state in 1986, and the former site of the one must go to 1905, to the establish- munity support and cooperation for the Italian and Japanese prisoners of war Louisiana Training Institute in Ball. ment of Camp Stafford, a Louisiana military post. "Seldom in American were interned in Central Louisiana Hot Wells is now used for urban terrain National Guard Training facility history can you see such excellent military camps, including Livingston, training and the LTI site is used as the located two miles west, where the cooperation between a community and Polk and Claiborne. The majority of National Guard Bureau NCO academy. Veterans' Administration Hospital now the military as that shown in the POWs worked as field hands in Cenla (Reprinted with permission from sits on U.S. Hwy 71. establishment of Camp Beauregard" cotton, corn and cane fields. German CENLA Magazine Mar/Apr 1990) The Louisiana Seminary of Learning he said. prisoners were also used to help rein- was there first, however, having been In World War I, Beauregard was the force and repair the Red River levee established at that site in 1858. The site of massive federal construction- during the back water flooding of 1945. •i 3- o ~ a I =r 31 nr- "H" iQ . gS - 3 3 m 3- « -o n -^ z m £ s>. f S X C LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD ENLISTED ASSOCIATION 3 O -7 w o- 3 g x O 2112 Jean Lafitte Pkwy. •* r 0 C Chalmette, Louisiana 70043 **Q". —o i 5OT Siti G 33 3 g" > 7' *_<. "ff3i O B3 rLJi HELP t/S HELP KOt/.'-By joining the Louisiana National Guard Enlisted Association you become a member of the team that is fighting to save p 3. r- ^ <** our current military benefits. § S E e 3? « -. » s ^ YOUR MEMBERSHIP FEE-Provides you with enrollment into the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS), = & 5 3 n enrollment into the Louisiana National Guard Enlisted Association (LANGEA). and the quarterly publication "The New Patriot" mailed to your * 1 ^ ^ home address and a free $1000.00 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Policy as part of EANGUS membership. *^ ' ^c 3 3 — rr ^ BUDGET CUTS-have been mandated by both the state and national legislative bodies. The benefits military personnel have grown accustomed j? £. C 5- 0 • po " to are under close scrutiny. Some incentives the association fought to keep in effect since 1986 were college tuition exemption (state) and the G.I. Bill (national). EANGUS AND LANGEA WERE INSTRUMENTAL IN RETAINING THESE TWO BENEFITS. "° n m m 5; 5 ^ £2- P * ^ TO SAVE OUR BENEFlTS-we must bind together to project a strong unity. On any political issue there is strength in numbers therefore, your £^ r& ^ ^^ Tj | membership is important, IT WILL SHOW THAT YOU CARE!!

Q(/£S77OJVS-concerning this association can be directed to your AREA DIRECTOR. m m £ D rP >, K BENEFITS WORTH FIGHTING FOR •a 2 O -^ • EXTENSION OF COMMISSARY TO RETIRED GUARD » P =H '•< " w AND RESERVE MEMBERS NOT YET AGE 60 of | ? zc • INCREASE SGLI • EXPANSION OF THE NEW G.I. BILL • SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN LANGEA TEMPORARY • SURVIVOR HEALTH CARE AND BENEFITS MEMBERSHIP CARD • OTHER BENEFITS: BOTH EANGUS & LANGEA OFFER TO MEMBERS AND DEPENDENTS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Name Vi';ir Page 12 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN MAY/JUNE 1990 Retired Officer's Association Protects Benefits for All

Alexandria, Va — The Retired Of- titlements and benefits. provides these programs for its benefits and commercial insurance. ficers Association (TROA), an indepen- TROA legislative goals in 1990 are members: Chapter Activities - Over 400 dent, non-profit service organization, to: Employment Service • TROA's Of- autonomous TROA state Councils and was formed in 1929 by a small group protect the cost of living adjustment ficer Placement Service (TOPS) offers local chapters chartered in the United of retired officers who believed that of- (COLA) so that the purchasing power computerized job referral, counseling, States and abroad are available for ficers and warrant officers, as well as of retired pay is not further eroded resume writing assistance and other local participation in community and their families and survivors would defend the military retirement services that help ease the difficult military-related projects and events as benefit greatly by joining together in system against the current threat, so transition from military life to the well as chapter social functions. an association — one that would that future military retirees will not be civilian work force. Legal Discounts - Over 200 lawyers counsel and render assistance to all of- adversely impacted Retirement Counseling -Experienced in 39 states cut their fees 25% for ficers in matters related to their retired improve the quality and availability staff members will help solve problems TROA members. status. of health care for all military, active with VA benefits, Social Security, Credit Cards - Individuals may Through the years as the member- and retired, their families and CAMPUS, and other retirement issues. qualify for up to $15,000 on TROA's ship and staff grew, the Association survivors Eligibility for Insurance Programs - own Gold MasterCard and companion broadened its objectives to work on support the reprogramming action Guaranteed-issue CAMPUS and Gold VISA card, for one low annual fee. behalf of the entire uniformed services proposal by the services to protect Medicare supplements and many other Travel Service - National travel agen- community — officers and enlisted, ac- military personnel from cuts in 1990 insurance programs designed around cy offers TROA members exclusive ser- tive duty and retired, to the point that insure that force reduction measures specific individual/family needs. vices and discounts. today, it is an authoritative and are reasonable and include proper con- TROA's Members-Only Magazine - Membership in TROA is open to all respected voice for military personnel sideration of active duty personnel and The Retired Officer, a 76-page monthly men and women who are — or ever matters, especially in the area of en- their families magazine, offers interesting and have been — commissioned or warrant titlements and benefits. revise the Survivor Benefit Plan diverse features on Congress, the officers in any component of the seven Today, with a membership of (SBP) by providing a survivor an an- uniformed services, retiree en- uniformed services: Army, Navy, Air 365,000, TROA is the largest military nuity up to 55 per cent of retired pay titlements and benefits and local Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, officers association in the nation. for life without offset activities. Public Health Service and National TROA plays an important role in prevent the operations of com- Educational Assistance • Dependent Oceanic and Atmospheric helping to shape legislation affecting missaries from being turned over to children of officers and enlisted, active Administration. career military personnel on active du- private contractors duty and retired, are eligible to apply If you would like more information ty and in retirement. Four Association win appeal of existing laws that for interest-free loans and may qualify about TROA or are interested in registered lobbyists are continuously discriminate against post-retirement for TROA grants to help pay for college. becoming a member, call toll free working on Capitol Hill to obtain fair employment opportunities Survivor Assistance - TROA advises 1-800-245-TROA or write TROA (Code and equitable treatment for military In addition to representing uniform- families of deceased members on sub- 04B), 201 N. Washington St., Alexan- personnel and to protect their en- ed personnel on Capitol Hill, TROA mitting claims for federal survivor dria, VA 22314-2529.

Retired officers of the Louisiana Army and Air National Guard met for a reunion at Jackson Barracks in May. The officers meet once a year for a briefing and a dinner in the officer's club afterward.

Left to right: Charles Stiegler Woody Wells, Gene Lala. Frank Cucinello, Tom Stuart (State PAO Photo)

V COL Murry Landry (Ret) Former Director of Plans, Security and Operations poses Left to right: Chaplain Robert Hildebrandt, Emile J. St. Pierre, David Lemaire, Tom with LTC Thomas Rodrigue of HQ STARC, right. (State PAO Photo) Breslin (State PAO Photo) MAY/JUNE 1990 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 13 CPT Hartman Saves An F-15 . flu By CPT Brian P. Charboneau "PICTURES 159th Tac Ftr Gp PAO OUR CPT Patrick J. Hartman of the 122nd Tactical Fighter Squadron received the prestigious Air Medal in April, for having saved his F-15 Eagle in November over Gulfport, Mississip- pi. MG Ansel M. Stroud presented the Air Medal at the U.S. Naval Air Sta- tion New Orleans, the home of the 122nd TFS. "The Air Medal is a decoration given in wartime," commented COL James Thibodeaux, Commander of the f59th Tactical Fighter Group, parent organization of the 122nd. COL Ken- neth Ross, Commander of the Loui- siana Air National Guard, and LTC Sam Donaldson, Commander of the 122nd TFS, proudly watched the Adju- tant General present the Air Medal to Hartman. Kathy G. Hartman, the reci- pient's wife, was also present. Hartman was flying a training mission, part of "Sentry Mudbug", when a mechanical malfunction ignited a fire in one of the Eagle's twin engines. Im- mediately and accurately assessing the emergency, Hartman stopped fuel flow to the engine and extingushed the in- flight fire. He landed his severely damaged fighter at the Air National Guard Permanent Field Training Site in Gulfport. His quick and professional actions, and his superior piloting skills, prevented the total loss of the multimillion dollar aircraft. The damaged Eagle has since been salvaged. Mrs. Hartman was in the Operations area of the Gulfport site when the in- SGT DAVID P. JOHNSON flight emergency occurred. "I know he is a fine pilot, but those were still scary minutes," said Mrs. Hartman after the ceremony. CPT Hartman flies for Nor- thwest Airlines in his civilian career. Sentry Mudbug was a major multi service air combat exercise hosted by The Yearbook. It's Coming the 159th TFG. Farewell SMSGT Jimmie B. Baker Guard. "When I first got into manager of the recruiting and reten- Baker has two reasons for giving it By SuT Sharon Dixon recruiting back in 1979, there were tion program, and over five years as all up. "Well after 24 years, five months 241st PAD Staff very few minorities, and we ranked low state program manager. His office and 15 days, I mean it's tinie for me to in recruiting enlisted and officers, in of- walls boast the many certificates and move on. At my age, it's time to start- The core of the recruiting and reten- ficer on-the-job training and in mobili- awards he's collected during the years. a new career. This became very tion staff gathered to celebrate the ty and retention. We were last" he Among them, a 1982 Top Recruiter in stagnated and wasn't a challenge retirement of state program manager, said. the Nation, 1980 to 1984 Top Recruiter anymore," said Baker. "Now's the time SMSGT Jimmie B. Baker, during April Awards for the state, the Bronze Star to make my move." at the Louisiana Air National Guard "I ran a tough and the Louisiana Legion of Merit Baker plans to "move on" to Saudi Headquarters at Jackson Barracks. Award. Arabia for the next three years. He ac- Baker, accompanied by his mother, Program here. . " cepted a position with a major corpora- "I'ran a tough program here. Our tion as an Inventory Management Zelia Baker, ate cake and swapped "Right now, we're number one in recruiters are the epitome of the best Supervisor. He'll work with a staff per- highlights of 16 years of service with retention in the nation, there are op- in the Air National Guard," said Baker, forming property accounting and in- coworkers. "This is my third retirement portunities for minorities in officer pro- "We stopped looking for quanity and ventory management there. party in a week," said Baker. "It real- grams, officer on-the-job training is started looking for quality. We're the MSG Heidi L. Pinkham, replaced ly makes me feel good to know people higher, and we're leading the nation in number one recruiting outfit in the na- Baker as the state recruiting and care" officer recruiting. Baker said during his tenure since tion and we have been since 1985. The retention program manager. "He's one Baker spent eight years in the Air people here have made the state the of the sharpest men in the Air Foi-ce." 1974, he's seen a lot of good things hap- Force, worked five years as officer m to the Louisiana Air National way it is today." she said. Page 14 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN MAY/JUNE 1990 Community Involvement Comes Natural... CoA, 527th Engineers Donate Blood and Work With the Special Olympics

By SGT Charles M. Curry By SGT Chartes M. Curry

During drill in April, members of Co In mid-April, several members of Co A, 527th Engineer Battalion, Huston, A, 527th Engr Bn and the Ruston Na- participated in a blood drive sponsored tional Guard Ladies Auxiliary assisted by the Louisiana Blood Center. Louisiana Tech's Circle K in presenting the Special Olympics for North Central The Blood Center van parked on the Louisiana. The Special Olympics was armory parking lot and soldiers were created by the Joseph P. Kennedy asked to give blood throughout the day. Foundation, authorized and accredited A total of 25 units of blood was by Special Olympics, INC for the donated. benefit of mentally retarded citizens. National Guard members SFC The Blood Mobile stops at Huston Billberry, SGT Curry, SPC Trammell, every three months on drill to collect PV2 Karnes, and SPC Dufour provid- blood. Blood is used to supply hospitals ed support to the Olympics by setting up tents for refreshments and water. in emergencies and surgeries requiring SPC Donald P. Dufour, far left, signals the start of one of the many races held dur- transfusions. Members of the Ladies Auxiliary sup- ported by serving the noon meal to ing the North Central Louisiana Special Olympics held at Louisiana Tech University. Soldiers were educated as to the children, coaches, and volunteers. Food precautions used by Blood Center per- donations were made by local Ruston sonnel to prevent spreading of diseases businesses and fast-food chains. Jackson, Union, Claiborne, and Bien- level of competition and achievement during donations. Mentally retarded and handicapped ville schools participated in the events. brought meaning to the Special Olyjn- children from the Parishes of Lincoln, First, second, and third place ribbons pics oath, "Let me win. But if I cannot were awarded in each event. The high win, let me be brave in the attempt." Company C, 527th Engineers Work With the Boy Scouts

Members of Company C, 527th Engr These "Good Turn" drive materials Bn in Minden and Homer worked with help provide work and training for the Boy Scouts on Operation "Good more than 140 handicapped clients Turn" for Goodwill Industries, in located in the Shreveport/Bossier mid-March. Areas. The Boy Scouts picked up the Good- The participating National Guard- will bags and brought them to smen were SGT Leon Harris, SPC designated pickup points, where Michael Henderson, SPC Roger Jones, Guardsmen transported the items to and PFC Bryan Smith. the Goodwill Industries Center in Shreveport.

Guardsmen and Boy Scouts work together to collect and deliver donated goods to the Goodwill Industries center in Shreveport. (Company C, 527th Engr Bn Photo)

Members of the 773d Maintenance Battalion New Orleans, participated in a community action project by renovating a recreation park in St. Bernard parish. Soldiers mended fences, relocated baseball dug-outs, welded and raised roofs over stands, and repaired the batting cage. Park and parish officials were overjoyed and the soldiers from the 773d Maintenance Battalion and from the 363d Maintenance Company were very proud to have been selected to participate in this project. MAY/JUNE 1990 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 15 to the Louisiana National Guard Guard Donates $4,000 from Race to Children's Hospital

By 1LT Maria L. Jonkers Last year over 800 runners par- State PAO ticipated in the race sponsored by the Chalmette Medical Center's Cardiac The Louisiana National Guard Rehabilitation Unit. The Cardiac Unit presented Children's Hospital with a encourages its patients to participate check for $4,000, proceeds from its an- in the 1/2 mile fun-run which precedes nual 5K road race held every the 5K. December to benefit the hospital in "National Guard families from New Orleans. throughout the state use Children's This latest pledge is part of an ongo- Hospital," said Mrs. Betty Lauricella, ing pledge to Children's Hospital. Vice President of the Board of Trustees Money previously donated by Guard- for Children's Hospital. "What you do smen helped build a parent's lounge on for us every year is wonderful." the fourth floor of the hospital complex.

141st Washington Artillery Transports Food for Food Bank By CPT Pat Santos and transportation resources to help HQ Btry, 141st FA collect food that was being donated by local schools. SFC Terrence Donelon When the 141st Washington Field took charge of the project and with Artillery received a letter from Mr. volunteer assistance from SSG Edward Sonny Carter, resource development Daigle and SSG Myron Lee collected coordinator of the Second Harvest Food approximately 60 cases of food from Bank asking for assistance it was on- Arabi Park Middle and Elementary, St. ly natural that the battalion volunteer Claude Heights, Lacoste Elementary, it's service. Starting in May 1989 the and Trist Middle Schools in St. Ber- Washington Artillery has been work- nard Parish. ing on a community relations project Once all the food had been collected that helps the Second Harvest Food it was transported to the Second Bank as well as other local food banks Harvest Food Bank where it will even- LTC Reece Gay, Director, (right) and CW4 Michael Fisher Statistician, present Mrs. in the community by donating canned tually be distributed to the needy. SFC Betty Lauricella, Vice President of the Board of Trustees for Children's Hospital goods to replenish their often depleted Donelon stated that he hopes the bat- with a check for $4,000. These are proceeds from the Louisiana National Guard's stocks. talion can continue to support this im- Annual 5K road race held every December to benefit Children's Hospital. (Photo Food collected from Washington Ar- portant project that benefits so many tillery soldiers and from the people. by 1LT Maria L. Jonkers, State PAO) Washington Artillery Veterans "The National Guard does a lot more Association which totals over 300 cases for the community than help areas have been donated to help fight hunger recover from natural disasters or rescue in the community. families from flooded areas. The Na- TKis time, however. Second Harvest tional Guard is an integral part of the wasn't asking only for canned goods community, and we want to-do what we from the battalion, but for manpower can to help," said SFC Donelon.

The Belle Promenade Shopping ment and literature to represent the Center on the Westbank of New Louisiana Army and Air National Members of Troop Command participated in transporting food from Orleans Parish Orleans commemorated Armed Forces Guard. Other branches represented Day by inviting all area military ser- Public School to the Second Harvest Foodbank. Over 3500 pounds were collected were the Army Corp of Engineers, the from ten schools. Left to right: SSG Roderic Sanchez, Troop Command; PFC James vices to set up displays and equipment Army Nurse Corps, the Marine Corps, in the shopping mall in May. The R. Cole, HHC, 1,244th Aviation Battalion; SSG David M. Martin, HHC. 1 244th Avia- the Coast Guard, the Naval Reserve, tion Battalion. Participated, but not pictured, SPC James W. Snyder, Jr., 209th 159th Tactical Fighter Group, the the Air Force Reserve, and the Civil 209th Personnel Services Company, Air Patrol. (Photos by 1LT Maria L. Personnel Service Company. This effort was part of Troop Command's Community and the 1st of the 244th Aviation Bat- Jonkers, State PAO) Volunteer Activities. (Photo by Sonny Carter, Second Harvest Food Bank) talion set up computers, videos, equip- Page 16 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN MAY/JUNE 1990 NGALA Holds Annual Convention in Monroe

By 1LT Maria L. Jonkers "I want to express my appreciation how things have changed," he said. "To many folks this past year Gor- State PAO and gratitude to the National Guard," "Now cuts in troop strength are being bachev had become the most important Powell said, "The local unit (528th discussed by both sides, and the War- man in the world. He was seen as a The City of Monroe served as the site Engr Bn) had done so much for us dur- saw Pact is no more. But, there is still messiah that could do no wrong. But of the 60th Annual Conference of the ing the flooding that the President an existing threat. Just what it is? And the satellite nations are now crumbl- National Guard Association of Loui- himself came down to see what was be- what should our strategy be to deal ing. There is talk of reducing troop siana. The conference, hosted by the ing done." with it? The impact on Louisiana will strength. But you can bet the East Ger- 528th Engineer Battalion, was held Mr. Edward L. "Ned" Diefenthal, be dramatic, substantial and direct." man military is improving. The warn- the third weekend in April. committee Chairman for the Louisiana ing time has increased, yes, but the. The Friday night social event held in Employer Support for the Johnston spoke of the cuts in "troop threat is still there," he said. the enclosed Holidome of the Holiday Guard/Reserve (ESGR) also addressed strength and how it will have an effect "Do not believe that this is the time Inn had as its theme, "beach party." the nearly 475 officers present. nationally as well as locally. for our countries' capability to defend Colorful Hawaiian shirts, shorts pants "In my view it is not prudent to use itself to go away," he concluded. and leis dominated the scene. "Our (ESGR) committee has gone parity in cuts," he said, referring to the The general also informed the of- from the bottom in effectiveness to strategy to cut one reserve soldier for ficers of the World War II Commemora- But by Saturday morning the nearly the top," he said. "We are doing every active duty soldier. "We should tion that will be held on October 20 at Monroe Civic Center was awash in the boss lifts at the rate of one per month. in fact, increase our reserve strength," Camp Beauregard. muted greens of Class B uniforms. You folks have done such a fine job that he continued. "It is a fact that we get "The 1940 maneuvers was a suc- Following a commander's breakfast we don't have enough space to ac- more bang to the buck in our reserves." cessful mobilization attributable, to the held in MG Ansel M. Stroud's honor, comodate all the employers, politicians The Adjutant General for the Florida men who served in the National COL Walter Weaver, NGALA Presi- and media that want to come out and National Guard, MG Robert F. Ensslin, Guard, and their willingness to over- dent called the session to order. see you perform. I am very proud of Jr. briefly addressed the group. He come obstacles with little guidance," he The meeting opened with a powerful you," he said. praised the Louisiana National Guard said. "In 1941 there were 500,000 rendition of the Lee Greenwood An- The Honorable J. Bennett Johnston for how far it had come under the soldiers called up at a cost of $21 them, "God Bless the USA" sung by Jr., U.S. Senator spoke to the group leadership of MG Stroud. million dollars. That was a lot of money SGT Parker of Oak Grove's Company about the changes that have taken in 1941, but the world was completely C, 528th Engineer Battalion. place around the world. Stroud gave a 'state of the Guard' ad- shocked by Hitler and his domination When the Mayor of Monroe, Mr. Bob "Just two years ago we were squar- dress to the officers. He spoke of the of Europe. On 20 October 1940. the 5th Powell, took to the stage to address the ing off with Warsaw Pact nations. My, many activities that the Army and Air US Corp was activated at Cp" group he was visibly moved. Guard units statewide are involved in. Beauregard. These maneuvers will be He gave an update on the fund-raising memorialized by a monument. aVid a efforts for the museum expansion. marker for each armory that was in- "Fund raising is going well, and volved in the call-up." there are still plenty of t-shirts Several resolutions were introduced available" he said. He mentioned that and approved during the session. And the pilings had been driven for the a new Association Committee wa« foundation of the museum annex. "I elected. fSee Sidebar) am proud of the fact that our museum The military ball was held in the will be built by our engineers. This is Monroe Civic Center Saturday night. fine training for our young soldiers. It Several awards were handed out, will be a National Guard product" among them awards for outstanding unit commanders. The dedication ceremony is schedul- CPT Jerry Crooks received the award ed for December 7,1991. The museum for Outstanding Unit Commander for will be dedicated exclusively to the the Louisiana Army National Guard rememberance of World War II — its for the period while he commanded veterans, their deeds, and their Company B of the 527th Engineer sacrifices. Battalion. He announced that the Louisiana MAJ Glen P. Huth received the National Guard had been awarded Outstanding Unit Commander for the third prize of $100,000 in the Army Louisiana Air National Guard award. A group of partyers make merry during the Friday night social at the National Guard Communities of Excellence Program. Huth commands the 159th Weapons Association Officer's convention held in Monroe in April. (Photo by MAJ Tom Rigsby, And he spoke of the many changes System Security Flight, 256th Int Bde PAO) in Eastern Europe and around the 'Company B of the 527th Ertgr Bn world. received the Eisenhower Trophy for Outstanding Unit. New Officers Nations! Guard Association, La

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Vice President, Ait Secretary COL Robert Landry, HQ LA ANG To Be Appointed MG Ansel Stroud (center) poses with his major commanders during the military ball. Lett to right: COL Fred Palmer, Commander, Troop Command; COL'Marion Simp- son, Commander, 204th Area Support Group; TAG; BG Gary Whipple, Commander, 256th Infantry Brigade; COL Ed Giering, Commander, 225th Engineer Group. (Photo by 1LT Maria L. Jonkers, State PAO)