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ana I" ftOUH *•! SOMI This newspaper is an Authorized Publication for members of the BULK RATE . Louisiana National Guard. Contents of the Louisiana Guardsman are US Postage Paid not necessarily the official views o£ endorsed by, the I .S. Government, Permit No 568 Dept of Defense, Dept of the Army, or the Louisiana National Guard. New Orleans LA 70130 Page 2 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN APRIL/MAY 1991
Fuel for the Force. On the Front Cover: Glory and pride admiration escalated between the anxiously awaiting crowds and the passengers of this 747 as it taxied onto the runway at England AFB, Alexandria, May 18. These three soldiers couldn't stay couped up another minute. Spec. John Santoro and 2nd Lt. Terence Watley of the 527th EngBn and 2nd Lt. Greg Wright of the 1087th Trans Co climbed atop theis huge bird to wave the flags of the land they fought so courageously to defend. (Photo by Spec. Kristi L. Moon. 241st PAD)
In Appreciation: Airlines Honor Vets American FCKCM Information S«rvtce Service members returning from Desert Storm can fly to many vacation spots with their families at greatly reduced rates. Family members can fly cheaper to greet returning aervice members. Save Army Energy Airline companies are offering 70 percent discount fares and other deals as a thank-you to American service members. Some deals are good only for those directly affected by Desert Storm; at least tine program is for all service members. Delta Airlines is offering its "Welcome Home" fare to all active duty U.S. military La. Takes 2nd in AGO men and their immediate dependents Through Sept. 30, round-trip travel is 70 percent below normal coach fares to more The Lnuihumit NaUuna\d is once cellent people oriented services offproH in thiin 2.10 ritiVs st-rvod (>y Doltn FVrwnHpnt'i Guard Communities of Excellence Gov. Buddy Roemer in a letter to Lt. there are no restrictions on days of travel or (ATOE) Competition. Gen. Conaway said, "Through the high length' of stay. The Chief of Staff, Army (CSA) ACOE standards established by Maj. Gen. Continental Airlines is offering "Yellow Award winners are congratulated for Stroud and the leadership of the Ribbon" fares through Sept. 30. Service outstanding attention to facilities and outstanding corps of officers and non- members returning from Desert Storm and services excellence. Competition was ex- commissioned officers he has assembled, their families can fly at fares up to 70 percent tremely spirited. Assessment particular- I am confident this superb organization off regular coach fares. Dependents can also ly noted extraordinary community sup will continue to be a leader in the Ar- get the reduced fare to travel to U.S. cities to port for Desert Shield and Desert Storm. my Communities of Excellence Program. greet returning service members. Continental The top finishers in the ACOE Com Excellence is a way of life in the Loui- also offers other special deals applying to petition for FY 91 and the amount of siana Army National Guard. Its per- military and reservist family members. their awards are: North Carolina suasive presence is seen and felt Alaska, American, America West, North- -$250,000, Louisiana -$150,000, Utah throughout the entire Louisiana Army west, Pan American, Trans World, United and $100,000. National Guard organizational struc- USAir also have a variety of Desert Storm- In a memorandum to Lt. Gen. John B. ture. In what has become an annual related deals, according to Military Traffic Conaway, Chief, National Guard event, the LAARNG command group, all Management Command officials. For example, Bureau, Maj Gen AnsoT M Stroud .Jr., directorates and special staff, met in United and USAir will waive penalties and adjutant general, LAARNG, said. "The September 1990 to formulate the 1991 advance purchase requirements to give Desert singular purpose of this effort (ACOE goals. Storm returnees the lowest round-trip excur- Competition) is total involvement pro- As the fiscal year's ACOE plan rewal sion fare. Alaska Airlines will allow autho- viding a multiple payoff of total ed, the Louisiana National Guard is, in- rized dependents to travel at furlough fare customer orientation focused on ex- deed an Army Community of Excellence, without the military sponsor. Installation travel offices and the airlines have full details.
This newspaper is an aut horized publication for members of the Loui siana Army and Air National Guard. Chief of Staff Hotline Contents of the Louisiana Guardsman 241st Louisiana Guardsman aiv not necessarily the official views, or PUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFF 1-800-233-6796 The Adjutant General, La. Army endorsed by. the U,S Government, and Air National Guard Department of Defense, Department of Editor SSG Paul Sylvest Mai Gen Ansel M Stroud. Jr the Army, or the Louisiana National Guard. Layout Editor SPC Kristi Moon Chief of Staff Original articles pertaining to Loui Reporters SGT Lucas Landreneau Col James K Cortey siana National Guard units or in SPC Kristi Moon State Family Public Affairs Officer dividual^ that would be of interest to the SPC Michael Ritter 1LT Maria L. Jonkers Guard community may bt- submitted to: 1-800-541-5860 La. National Guard, Office of the AG, PFC Rebekah Lloyd LANG-PAO < 1 LT Junki-iv, Jackxm Bar Assistance Office racks. New Orleans la. 7014603:10. APRIL MAY 1991 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 3 Update on Our Troops ment for redeployment and are anxious- port of Operation Desert Storm. 1090TH ly awaiting the notification to begin Under the command of Maj. Dennis J. TRANSPORTATION their journey back to home station. Favaloro the unit mobilized to Fort Polk November 26, 1990. While at mobiliza- DETACHMENT 159TH MASH tion station, the 812th flew 324 hours of The 1090th Trans Del of Camp training missions. Since deployed to Beauregard, Louisiana, departed the The Jackson Barracks based 159th Saudi Arabia February 12, 1991, the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital return- United States bound for Saudi Arabia unit has flown medevac missions, ed to mobilization station. Fort Polk, La. September 18,1990. The 10 soldier unit hospital transfer missions and 45 enemy was the first unit from the Louisiana from active participation in Operation prisoner of war (EPW) missions. The Desert Storm in three elements on April Guard to be alerted, activated, and unit, with considerable combat ex- deployed. 19, May 1, and May 5, 1991. The unit perience, consists of 83 members and 12 commander Capt. Nathan Bailey and Sgt. Gregory Martin commands the UH-1V helicopters. They returned to detachment that is stationed at a port the hospital commander Lt. Col. Louisiana May 28. along the Persian Gulf in Saudi Arabia. Michael Jennings led their troops to establish the first MASH in Iraq with Their equipment includes forklifts that equipment from all over the world. The are used to complete the unit's mission 1087TH of providing fixed site cargo handling 159th MASH supported 7th Corps and TRANSPORTATION support. the 3rd Armored Division. While carry- ing out their mission of providing initial Due to the influx of troop and equip- resuacitative surgery and medical treat- COMPANY ment redeployment, the mission of the 1090th is much in demand and will be ment necessary to prepare critically in- Capt. Carey O'Neal led the 131 jured or wounded patients for further moving their own equipment and troops members of the 1087th Trans Co from home soon. evacuation, soldiers of the 159th cap- Vidalia, Louisiana, to Saudi Arabia tured a Soviet troop carrier and had nine January 20, 1991. The unit provided Iraqi soldiers surrender to them. transportation for light and medium equipment as well as troops. The 1087th 1083 RD also transported supplies to front line 1086TH units and then moved enemy prisoners TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION of war (EPWs) to confinement areas dur- COMPANY ing the ground war. They returned to COMPANY Louisiana May 18. _ r.'"**^- '.- .... inV kauler^anaulerand tractotractor cornrmnds trailers to provide transportation for 179 soldiers of the 1086th Trans Co from 527TH ENGINEER tanks and oth«r heavy tracked vehicles. Jena, Louisiana and Detachment 1, The Jonesville based 61 member unit is 1086th from Camp Beauregard. BATTALION commanded by Capt. Brian Durbin. The Using their 5-ton trucks and 40-foot tractor trailers, the 1086th deployed to The 527th Engr Bn headquartered in unit served in Saudi Arabia from Bossier City, La. arrived in Saudi Arabia November 21, 1990 until their return to Saudi Arbaia November 21, 1990, has since traveled over a million miles and December 9, 1990 and immediately Louisiana April 25, 1991. began constructing burms, emplace- The 1083rd's first job upon arrival in transported about 20 million gallons of water to troops near the front lines. The ments and trash burning pits. The 777 the theatre of operations was to move member unit, commanded by Lt. Col. M1A1 tanks to the front line in order to 1086th's mission also included providing medium to light heavy equipment Bennett Landreneau also constructed an replace the Ml tanks of the 1st Cavalry airstrip which was Corps commander's Division. Once the war started, the transportation for general cargo and light wheeled vehicles. priority. The mission was completed in 1083rd directly supported the 24th In- less than 48 hours with members from fantry Division. Their 22 vehicles travel- each element of the battalion working ed 283,000 miles with no serious 39TH MILITARY around the clock to finish the project. accidents. The unit was responsible for construc- POLICE COMPANY ting 3C fighting position*, widening 3673RD The 117 members of the 39th MP Co breach lanes and the formation of decon- from Jackson Barracks arrived in Saudi tamination sitesThey returned to Loui- MAINTENANCE Arabia on February 8, 1991, under the siana on May 11, May 14 and May 18. COMPANY command of Capt. Frederick fcdgecomb. They were attached to the 800th MP The 3673rd Maint Co commanded by Brigade where they conducted security 256TH INF BDE Maj. Marc McNeal has been on active for hospitals, air fields and command duty since October 16, 1990 and moved and control centers during the war. Once The 256th Inf Bde made up of bat- to Saudi Arabia November 30. Since the ground war began the 39th shifted talions headquartered in Lafayette, overseas deployment McNeal has taken from fixed security to handling, escor- Shreveport, Abbeville, Lake Charles, over as acting executive officer to the ting and processing Iraqi enemy Alexandria, New Orleans, Opelousas area battalion in Dhahran and Capt. prisoners of war. They returned home to and Natchitoches met every require- Cesar Casanova Ochoa has filled in as Louisiana May 18. ment established by the Department of acting commander for the 3673rd. the Army while training stateside in The Jackson Barracks based unit preparation for overseas deployment. spent their time maintaining allied Gen. John R Conaway, chief of the Na- equipment from countries including 812TH MEDICAL tional Guard Bureau, praised the Japan, Germany, Czechoslavakia and Brigade and said, "They are trained past the United States, and processing units COMPANY readiness standards. All elements of the into the area of operations. The 3673rd (AIR AMBULANCE) 256th have returned to their home ar received personal recognition for their mories at towns and communities outstanding performance during the war The 812th Med Co (AA) with soldiers throughout Louisiana." , from Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, from New Orleans and New Mexico The Brigade served from November Supreme Allied Commander Since the came together to train and perform as 30,1990, until each was deactivated in- war's end, the unit has concentrated it* a whole company for the first time as dividually, with the last unit deactivated efforts on preparing troops and equip- they were called to active duty in sup- May 10, 1991. Page 4 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN APRIL/MAY 1991
204th ASG Changes Command: Col. Marion Simpson Passes Guidon to Col. William Thomas
By RFC Rebekah D. Lloyd Detachment, 1083rd Transportation 241st PAD Staff Company, 1087th Transportation Com- pany, 39th Military Mice Company, The 204th Area Support Group held 3673rd Maintenance Company, and the their change of command ceremony, dur- 1086th Transportation Company. ing the May drill at Jackson Barracks, Simpson addressed his unit during the New Orleans. Col. Marion ceremony. "In the past you have settled G. Simpson, commander of the 204th only for excellence, take pride in that, since May of 1988, was replaced by strive for perfection and have confidence Col. William Thomas III, full-time in the future," he said. General Supervisor of the Combined The new commander. Col. Thom.iN Support Maintenance Shop, at Camp has been a member of the Armed Forces Beauregard. since 1964. His distinguished career in- Simpson, a member of the Louisiana cludes tours as a platoon leader, detach- National Guard since 1978, has held ment/company commander, battalion, several distinguished assignments, in- operations officer, and battalion cluding State Surgeon, Hospital Com- commander. mander of the 159th MASH, and Flight Thomas believes "Col. Simpson has Surgeon for numerous battalion and done a fantastic job in establishing a brigade-size units. new direction for the group," He said, "It His accomplishments while comman- is self-evident when you look at the ding the 204th ASG include: 5th Army mobilization of six of the groups units Outstanding Company Commander Pictured standing from left to right are: Maj. Daniel Fatanga, Col. Edmund Geiring. which mobilized and provided tremen- Award for the second consecutive year, Col. Lester Schmidt, Lt. Col. Mike Sembar. Col. Fred Palmer and CW2 Kim Ansar- dous service in Saudi Arabia. 5th Army Superior Training Award, 5th di. (Photo by SPC Kristi L. Moon, 241st PAD Staff) The new commander envisions a con- Army Conneley Award for food service tinued march for the 204th. "I would excellence, National Guard Bureau Eisenhower Trophy for Superior Unit southwest Asia as part of Operation hope to meet the new requirements and Superior Unit Award, Army Communi Training, and most recently, the suc- Desert Storm. continue to develop procedures and pro- ty of Excellence Award for company, bat- cessful deployment of six out of seven The 204th ASG unite called to federal grams that keep up with the changes of talion, and major command levels, the combat service support units to service include the 209th Transportation the National Guard," Thomas said. NBC Training Dominates 204th FTX By SPC Dane Kerne lamination may be done repeatedly dur- 204th ASG Public Affairs ing a battle until the opportunity for As the ongoing conflict in the Middle more comprehensive and complete East was continuing to expand, the "decon" can be conducted. Hasty Decon soldiers of the 204th Area Support consists of two parts: the temporary Group engaged in an FTX/CPX (Field decontamination/replacement of a Training Exercise/Command Post Ex- soldier's contaminated gear and the change). It was conducted under the blue stop-gap decon of vehicles. skies of Camp Villere from February The soldiers engaged in the training 22-24. for both these skills. Spa Doug Farrell, Although it is not uncommon for the the 204th NBC NCO, was an instructor profpRsionnl soldiers of the 204th to "I feel that the soldiers were attentive engage in (and excel at) a field exercise, and motivated," said Farrell. "Operation this FTX had a couple of different Desert Storm has improved the soldiers* aspects about it. First of all, the utiliza feelings about NBC. It used to stand for tion of the unit's command post for such No Body Cares. Now, they respond much activities as intermittent briefings was better" When asked what aspect of an interesting and realistic addition to training he thought most important for normal procedures. today's soldiers to be proficient in, he The usual activities held during an responded in a straightforward manner. FTX, such as setting up a fighting posi- "I feel that they should keep training in tion, were complemented by the addition their Basic Soldier Skills. These skills of NBC (Nuclear, Biological and must be done repetitively; if not, they Chemical) training. This training was tend to deteriorate done in light of the fact that the recent The entire exercise was conducted in turn of events in the Persian Gulf has the professional, injury-free environment underscored the necessity of skill profi- that has become the norm for 204th ciency in this area. Furthermore, the training. In addition to maintaining the real threat of chemical attack against high level of MOOT (Military Operations allied forces shows that NBC will con- on Urban Terrain) proficiency typical of tinue to be a top priority for soldiers for 204th soldiers, they have become better years to come. at handling NBC tasks. "Chemical War- The type of NBC training conducted fare is the Triird World's 'nuclear bomb?' during Forward Sentry was "Hasty said Farrell. "It's cheap, easy to produce, Decon". It is intended to provide the and effective. The likelihood that soldier with the means to decontaminate chemical warfare will play a part in themselves and their equipment just future conflicts is great and we need to enough to be effective as a fighting force HHC, 204th ASG personnel perform a MOPP suit exchange during Operation Forward keep that in mind when it comes to during a battle This type of decon- Sentry held at Camp Villere in February. (Photo by SPC Dane Kerne, 204 ASG PAD). maintaining NBC proficiency." APRIL MAY 1991 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 3 EOC Adds Branch By SSG Paul J. Sylvest The EOC is located at Jackson Bar- 241st PAD Staff racks, but a temporary branch was set up at Camp Beauregard because of its A Louisiana National Guard proximity to the flooding in North Loui- Emergency Operations Center (LANG- siana. There have been as many as 100 EOC) was set up at Camp Beauregard National Guardsmen simultaneously on May 6 to serve as the command and placed on active duty since the spell of control headquarters for cooperating bad weather began. Their minions have agencies assisting in the clean-up and included the evacuation of civilians, aftermath of damage incurred by recent security patrols, exporting sandbags and massive flooding. general support. More than 1.5 million sandbags have The LANG-EOC was established and been issued by the National Guard to re- directed by Maj. Gen. Ansel M. Stroud. questing parishes. The unit primarily in: He tasked Brig. Gen. Charles R. Lind- volved in the sandbag operation was the say, Deputy State Area Command 528th Engineer Battalion head-
U.S. Army Award other battalion size units in the eight state Fifth Army area. It represents The 244th Aviation Battalion, Loui- significant accomplishments in the siana Army National Guard, received areas of both individual and unit train- the Fiah US Army Outstanding Train- ing readiness and performance of unit ing Award. The award was presented by missions. Colonel Fred A. Palmer, Commander of The superior effort of the officers and Troop Command, during a ceremony enlisted soldiers of this command reflect held May 18 at the unit's Lakefront Air- great credit to the LA. Army National port hanger in New Orleans. Guard and its soldiers. Major Johnny O. Anderson, battalion "I have no intention of letting up on commander, received the award for his training now just because we won the battalion's outstanding readiness status. 5th Army award," Anderson said, "if "I'm real proud of my unit for receiv- there's a national award, that'll be our ing this award," Anderson said. next goal." Con a way Singles Out La. By SFC John A. Sullivan "Going over was a lot easier than com- 241st PAD Staff ing home," Conaway said. Getting everyone and their equipment home will ALEXANDRIA - Guardsmen who be a logistical problem of staggering pro- were not activated during Operation portions, he said. Conaway pointed out Desert Storm should consider volunteer- that the United States sent 540,000 ing to help bring back troops and equip- soldiers and their equipment to the Per- ment from the Persian Gulf, the nation's sian Gulf from 30 ports in the U.S. top National Guard and Air National The same amount of equipment and Guard officer said. troops are now leaving Saudi Arabia Gen. John B. Conaway, chief of the Na- through two ports, it's like putting About 100 Louisiana National Guardsmen answered the call for state active duty tional Guard Bureau, told the National something through an upside funnel, during a week of intense rain and flooding in May. Hardest hit areas were Monroe, Guard Association of Louisiana recent- the general said. Central Louisiana and Grande Isle. Most missions included hauling sand bags and ly that there are still 30,000 Army Na- Conaway had high praise for the Na- eiacuatmg people. (Photo by SSG Sylvest, 241st PAD Staff). tional Guard and between 4,000 and tional Guard and its role in Operations 5,000 Air National Guard members still Desert Shield and Desert Storm. ground war as it got started," Conaway He also praised the Louisiana Na- in Saudi Arabia. "Everyone did their part. Every role said. tional Guard's 256th Infantry Brigade Conaway said he will go to Saudi was important. It was a team effort. You The 159th gained some notoriety (Mechanized which was one of three Na- ibia soon and "I will try to see how are what we call America at its best, and when nine Iraqi soldiers surrendered to tional Guard combat brigades activated. lany volunteers we are going to need" it has not gone unnoticed," he said. it during the Gulf War. The unit is back "They are trained past readiness stan- get equipment back to the United He singled out the Louisiana National in the United States now, having arriv- dards," Conaway said. Elements of the itates. Guard's 159th Mobile Army Surgical ed at England Air Force Base recently 256th have already passed from active He urged guardsmen who didn't get Hospital (MASH) for its performance in then through Fort Polk for demobiliza- service and have returned to their home tivated to volunteer for 40 to 120 days Operation Desert Storm. "It was the tion and on to their home station, armories at towns and communities active duty to help out. first and most forward hospital in the Jackson Barracks. throughout Louisiana. Page 6 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN APRIL/MAY 1991
SPOTLIGHT. . . Williams-Keeps up with ANG By Sgt. Debbie Hebert Guard. By April 1967, he was a Chief Master Sergeant and Munitions Chief Master Sgt. Johnny F. Williams Maintenance Branch Chief. was appointed the Senior Enlisted Ad- Chief Williams lives in Picayune, visor for the Louisiana Air National Mississippi with his wife Mary Anne, Guard on December 1, 1990. Chief They have a son and two daughters. He Master Sgt. Williams primary- duties are raises cattle and in his leisure time he keeping the Adjutant General and other trains for his annual athletic event, the senior officers informed of personnel and National Guard Roadrace, where he organizational issues and changes. His placed third in his age group. He keeps main concern is improving the "Quali- in shape in order to "keep up with the ty of Life" within the Guard and enhan- younger guys", he says. cing the enlisted program, "We need to Chief Williams brings many years of do everything we can to assure that the Air National Guard experience' to his Air Guard is the best for all members new position. He will be challenged to I their families", says Chief Williams. significantly enhance the enlisted pro- tease fee! free to send comments and gram and welfare of all the enlisted com- suggestions for improvements my way." munity throughout the state. His Chief Williams was born in Louisiana natural abilities and extraordinary ex- November 24, 19115 and enlisted in the perience are well suited to his new U.S. Marine Corps on November 1953, assignment as Senior Enlisted Advisor", and served in Korea. In July 1958 he adds Col. Kenneth L. Rons, Commander Chief Master Sgt. Johnny F. Williams, Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Louisiana enlisted in the Ixmisiana Air National nt the Louisiana Air National Guard. Air National Guard took over his position last December (LAARNG Photo) Santos Family Strength Prevails Over War By Spec. Kristt Moon real lesson learned from being away mother and grandson, "just like velcm" ed the soldier up and made him extra 241st PAD from home Will said, "is to respect my She added that while Trevor is special, comfortable. mom for going through what she did she loves all of her grandchildren the The war "didn't make me bad- Ru>.ili Sanity, \\itV i.i Col. K.tr'. S.in without us." same. hearted." Dion says, she took from it to- ,UK! mother to Ritrtrtf^BPflnTHT" Cheryl, Dion, and Will is known around town, Rosali wasn't all alone while her is very quiet and almost reserved. She periences behind. the Santos home as a 'Paragon of Vir- kids were gone During the four months says, " I just roll with the waves." And She's now ready to go on with her life the MASH was overseas, Rosali kept that's exactly what she did when she left tue1. Three of the five Santos children are and raising her son, along witfi grand- members of the National Guard with Dion's son, Trevor. According to Rosali her three month old son to go off to war. ma, of course, Dion plans to attend P"P All three children were activated in there is a special reason for giving them Dion spent the war assisting in another MOS school in the medical field support of Operation Desert Storm, Trevor, who is now eight months. surgeries, observing, scrubbing and and become a nurse. She's going to start while their father held down the fort at "That special reason was to get me meeting new patients/ friends; making planning now for Trevor's future ao home Before their children all return- through the war," Rosali expressed with the most of the experience she could hopefully her son won't have to go thru ed home, Col. Santos reminded his wife tears in her eyes. "I gain. hell, or war, aren't the two synonymous? of how much work it is to have a house would've been sad and depressed but One fond memory Dion has is of one full of people to care for, Rosali said, because Trevor is such a happy baby, I of her patients who stepped on a land Of their combat experience, Dion and "even though it's more work, I just want kept an up-beat like nothing in the mine and received considerable damage Will both agree they wouldn't want my kids home," During the peace and world was wrong." to one of his legs. While she was caring anyone to go through what they did, but quiet, Rosali never doubted for one Now, Rosali hopes there will always be for him, he was presented with a Pur- would both love to see Iraq after it has minute that her kids would come back, that "special bond" between grand- ple heart. For the occasion, Dion clean- been rebuilt and peace restored. but ihr the first two weeks she was afraid to close her eyes. "It wa*> hard for her" Spec Will Santos, of the 159th MASH, says of his mom, "because during the war *ht* experienced so many different degrees of loss." First activated with the 141st Field Artillery was Capt. Patrick Santos, eldest of the Santos children und father of two boys. While Patrick stayed in the United States training for the Gulf ( ri.sis. his absence from home was deep- ly felt. He is nuv. .-^tiling back in at his full-time job with the 141st FA and at home as well. Then there is Spec Dion Santos of the 159th MASH, youngest Santos daughter Dion and Will both con- tributed to the forward most mobile hospital set up within Iraqi borders dur- ing the ground war. Of his experience in combat, Will, the baby of the family, says "the best time of the war was during the actual ground offensive because we got to do our jobs for real." Needless to say, Will is glad to Baby Trever Santo needed a few minutes to get neaquantted with his mom. Spec. Dion Santos after she returned from duty in Iraq and be home "I did it and now it's over," Will Saudi Arabia. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Santos waited patiently with Trevor for his mom and their daughter to come home May 1. The Santos* says. For now, Will plans to finish his youngest son. Spec. William Santos served along side his sister with the 159th during the war. The Santos' eldest son. Capt. Patrick San- degree at LSU in exercise physiology. A tos, also served stateside during Operation Desert Storm with the 141st FiekJ Artillery. (Photo by Spec. Kristi Moon, 241st PAD) APRIL/MAY 1991 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 7 Desert Storm Veteran Information MEDICAL CARE The treatment is usually provided at one COMMISSARY PRIVILEGES military life to civilian life should go of these VA facilities, but if the soldier smoothly. During out processing your soldiers lives a long distance from these locations You and your sponsor can use the ser- Your family member is entitled to the received a physical. Any military related the VA will pay a private dentist to pro- vices of the military commissaries as same or similar job they left. Their illness or injury was treated before vide the treatment. The decision as to you have been. The fact that your spon- seniority status and rate of pay are pro- release from Active Duty. You have been where the soldier will be treated will be sor has turned in his green ID card has tected. They may be entitled to a promo- using the CHAMPUS program to cover made by the VA. no bearing on the use. You can still use tion if one was granted. Remember if a your medical needs and the needs of The Army may have provided all your card and his orders until the period layoff took place they could come back other qualifying dependents. The ques- necessary treatment before the soldier when his total active service ends. This to a laidofT status. tion that usually comes at this point is was released from active duty. If he includes the transitional leave period. Under the COBRA law the soldier and "What do I have in the way of medical received this treatment from the Army, When your sponsor's active duty time their qualifying dependents are entitl- benefits, and what benefits does the he will not be entitled to VA dental ends you will revert back to using the ed to immediate reinstatement of soldier have after release from active du benefits. The appropriate statement in commissary with your dependents ID Company-Sponsored health insurance ty?" this matter appears on the soldier's DD card and your commissary card. upon their return from military duty. Let us take a look at the soldier's Form 214. If the soldier knows that his Waiting periods and "Pre-existing con- benefits first. The soldier, as previously treatment was not completed by the Ar- EMPLOYMENT ditions" exclusions are prohibited. stated, will undergo a physical. The pur- my, or if he is not sure, he should file an More information and assistance can pose of this physical is to ensure that the application with the VA within 90 days As a Guardsman who has served on be obtained by calling 504-278^311. Ms. National Guard soldier is medically of the day he is released from active active duty, your sponsor has certain Touchard will gladly assist you in cleared and qualified for release from Ac- duty. guaranteed rights in relation to their locating someone who can give you more tive Duty. The Army and the National The time limit to apply for VA dental reemployment status. They must be answers to your questions and concerns. Guard do not want soldiers to be return- care is 90 days after release from active restored to their jobs upon their return ed to their families in a medically unfit duty. THE SOLDIER MUST APPLY from military duty. This law covers TAX EXEMPTION FOR OPERATION condition. In support of this belief the WITHIN THESE 90 DAYS OR THIS employees in private industry and DESERT STORM Army is going to ensure that up to 30 BENEFIT WILL BE LOST After the employees of federal, state and local The President—by Executive Order on days after release from active duty or un- application is received and approved by governments. It does not apply to tem- January 21,1991, declared the Persian til the soldier's private insurance carrier the approved by the VA, the soldier will porary employees. The law as it is writ- Gulf as a combat zone for the purpose renews the coverage the soldier can be be sent an appointment to report to a VA ten does not discriminate in relation to of excluding some or all military income treated at a military medical facility. clinic for an examination or will be branches of service, so Guard members from federal tax withholding. However, this period can not exceed the directed to go to a private dentist for an are covered. In order to get their job back The exemption applies to all Regular 30 day limitation. examination. THE SOLDIER MUST your family members must meet the and Reserve Component Soldiers who Now, what about you, the family HAVE THIS EXAMINATION WITHIN following 5 eligibility requirements: spend any portion of any month in the member? If you are a qualified depen- 6 MONTHS OF HIS RELEASE FROM 1. The job that was left, must not have Persian Gulf. The entire month is dent of a service member you should ACTIVE rxrra. an a temporary poiuUon. covered by the exemption; the month is have been psrttefpatlnjf In thfc CrTAT ""•on rrhey must nave left the job for the nut pnjrat*-d. PUS program. At this time, you are no soldiers are entitled to have the govern- purpose of entering active duty. The exemption applies differently to longer covered by CHAMPUS as of mid- ment replace those orthodontics ap- 3. They must have served on active du- enlisted soldiers and warrant officers, night the day your sponsor is released pliances which were removed during ty satisfactorily and been released from and to commissioned officers. Enlisted from Active Duty. You must submit all soldier readiness processing for Desert active duty. soldiers and warrant officers have all claims for reimbursement by the 31st Shield/Storm. 4. If they were called to active duty on military income for the month exclud- day of December of the year the expense This benefit only extends to replacing or after January 19,1991, they have 90 ed; commissioned officers have only the was incurred. It is important to what was removed during mobilization days to request reemployment. If they first $500 excluded. remember this date for submitting processing. If the bill will be more than were called up prior to January 19, The exclusion also applies for any claims. $600, the treatment plan must be ap- 1991, they have 31 days to request month in which the soldier is hospitaliz- You can also receive medical care at proved in advance by the commander of reemployment. To be fair to the ed as a result of wounds, diseases, or in- a military medical facility for up to 30 the Army DENTAC. Coordinate this ac- employer they should contact the jury suffered while serving in the Gulf. days after your sponsor's release from tion by the Commander of the Army employer and make their intentions There is no action required by the Active Duty. Remember your coverage is DENTAC. Coordinate this action known as soon as they are released from soldier to stop withholding of Federal just like your sponsor's. You have 30 days through LANG DPA HS at CML active duty. tax. The exclusion will be applied bas- or until personal medical carrier 504-27&3351 or DSN 485-8361. 5. The total amount of time served ed on the existing authorization for Im- resumes your coverage. cannot exceed 4 years unless an minent Danger Pay. Tax withholding Soldiers should initiate replacement authorized presidential extension is will be started and stopped using the DENTAL care within 90 days of separation from granted. same criteria already used for Imminent active duty. This is necessary to make In order to ensure that you get your Danger Pay. The President has signed into law a sure the dental condition does not job back your family member needs to State tax will not be withheld for any bill that will provide VA dental benefits worsen before the soldier seeks care. go to their place of employment and month that federal tax is not withheld. for personnel who were called up on The soldier should seek this care from speak with someone in authority. They All states are anticipated to exempt presidential order and who served for 90 the hometown orthodontists, the same must tell them I used to work here I had from state tax any income exempted days after August 2, 1990. These one who did care before the soldier to leave to go on active duty. I have been from federal tax. Regardless, the Army benefits are available upon release from entered active duty for Operation Desert released under honorable conditions and will not withhold state tax. Social active duty. ShieloVStorm. I would like my job back. It is important Security lax (PICA) will still be The VA will provide a one-time com- The soldier simply presents the letter for them to bring a copy of their DD 214 withheld. plete episode of dental care which in- given by the Fort Polk Outprocessing Discharge document. It substanstiates cludes the full range of dental treat- Team to his orthodontist. The letter will the claims and shows a characterization VETERANS BENEFITS ment, with the exception of orthodontics explain the entitlement to the dentist. of service given. If your sponsor/family member and dental implants. The treatment in- Submit the bill from the dentist and a If your sponsor volunteered for active qualifies they are entitled to Veterans cludes the replacement of teeth lost on copy of the letter to the unit. The com- duty and received orders their rights are benefits. The G.I. Loan is one of these active duty. mander must forward both to LANG also protected. Remember they must benefits. The VA will guarantee your This is a one-time benefit When treat DPA HS for payment. follow the guidance in the preceding loan for the purchase of a home, farm, ment is complete the soldier will not be paragraph to ensure their rights. manufactured home, or condominium. entitled to additional dental care by the If the bill will be for more than the Educational Assistance is available. The VA unless there is entitlement under allowable rate, the soldier will have to There is no waiting period on educational benefit at this time is bas- some other program. pay the difference unless the amount is reemployment, but sometimes it can ed on every month of active duty serv- Soldiers may apply for this benefit approved in advance by the DENTAC take as long as two weeks for the ed. This benefit is in the process of be- through the State Veterans Service Of- commander. To obtain advance approval, employer to make arrangements. The ing increased. The Veterans Educational ficer or at any VA Medical Center (in ask the dentist to prepare a treatment service members rights are protected, Assistance Program is a matching plan New Orleans, Alexandria, and plan to send to the approval authority. but use common sense in dealing with that is available through the VA. This Shreveport) or any VA Outpatient Clink Send it through your unit to the employer If the service member does is a savings plan for education which is (Baton Rouge and Beaumont, Texas). LANG-DPAH& as is suggested this transition from Cont on pace 11 PageS LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN APRILMAY 1991
The Atwell's welcome home their father/husband, a member of the 1083d Trans Co of Jonesvilte on April 25. (LAARNG Photo)
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The 527th Eng Bn received a heroes welcome as family and friends anxiously awaited their return. This ele- Upon arrival at England Air Force Base in Alexandi ment returned on May 11, with others on May 14 and May 18. (Photo by ILt Maria L. Jonkers, State PAO) Cook welcomed home the 1087th Trans Co of Vidalu Oneal. (Photo by Spec. Kristi Moon, 241st PAD) APRIL/MAY 1991 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 9
Chaplain Thomas Kinney (lar right) of the 159th MASH is only one of the 244 members of the MASH happy to be back on familiar ground. The 159th returned home in three elements on April 29, May 1 and May 5. (Photo by Spec. Kristi Moon, 241st PAD)
nes home Sgt. Chris Campbefl from SaudT Arabia tesert Storm on May 18. (Photo by Spec. Kristi
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aj Gen. A.M. "Buddy" Stroud and Command Sgt. Maj. H.B. It goes without saying how relieved members of the 812th Med Co (AA) were upon arrival on home soil. The listened to stories from the I087th's commander, Capt. Carey 812th arrived in Louisiana May 27. Memorial Day. The unit found it ironic that they left the country on a holi- day (Mardi Gras) and returned on a holiday. (Photo by Spec. Kristi Moon, 241st PAD) Page 10 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN APRIUMAY 1991
Cermony Marks End of Mobilization By Bernard Chaillot soldiers "close with and destroy the 256th Inf Bde PAO enemy in lethal combat." The commander said that the brigade The historic mobilization of the 256th was asked to perform a feat of readiness Infantry Brigade (Mechanized) for "faster than any unit in modern Operation Desert Shield/Storm came to military history" - and "accomplished a symbolic end on April 17 as the that goal with distinction." brigade passed in review before Gov. "We had great expectations; and you Buddy Roemer and numerous were up to those expectations," he said. dignitaries and distinguished guests. "IN THE COLD and rain and cling- The crowd estimated over 1,000 ing mud, covered with grease, oil, mud cheered as the Army National Guard and blood, grabbing meals and rest units of the Louisiana Brigade march- when they could, with the thought ed pass the reviewing stand in battle always in mind that they would soon be drees uniform, bayonets glinting in the called to battle, they showed an elan and the midday sun. esprit equal to any unit, reserve or ac- But first came the word of praise, tive," Burba said. "thanks for a job well done" in the 4 1/2 "Theirs is the legacy of the months since the brigade was put on ac- Minuteman, from the bloody snows of tive duty last November. Valley Forge to the present day, "You have trained well, maintained perpetuating a legacy of freedom for all high standards and excelled in the lace to admire and enjoy," he concluded. Governor Buddy Roemer and General Edwin Burba review the troops of the 256th of adversity and uncertainty," said Maj. Brig. Gen. Whipple, looking out over Infantry Brigade during a demobilization ceremony held at Fort Polk, LA on April Gen. William Crouch, commander of the the troops said, "I stand here today a 17. (Photo by 1st Lt. Maria L Jonkers, State PAO). 5th Infantry Division and Fort Polk. very proud man. I will always remember Crouch noted that as the roundout what we did the last months, from the brigade for the division, the 256th under time we left brigade headquarters Brig. Gen. Gary J. Whipple, accomplish- through a gauntlet of well wishers giv- Gov. Roemer, commander in-chief of conduct legal affairs in their absence. ed all of the tasks necessary to achieve ing us flowers, through the months of the Louisiana Army National Guard, of- "I know it hasn't been easy these past combat-readiness. training until now." fered the "thanks and gratitude of the months, but you did your very best and THE DIVISION commander also took Whipple said there was a big question people of Louisiana." the people of this state are proud of you the opportunity to thank the civilian from the start: "Could we -you and me He declared Wednesday "Louisiana for a job well done," Roemer said. employers of nearly 5,000 citizen-soldiers - meet the challenge before us? Well, the Brigade Day" in the state and signed in- "Welcome home," lor MI iPPt irlii nu ikutu jnuh.L; to law two pieces of legislation authored One by on* the elements of the employees' call to arms. Whiipple thanked Stroud and tte divi by Maj. Hunt Downer, speaker pro tern brigade stopped smartly in uniaon before Crouch also recognized Maj. Gen. sion for "crucial assistance in helping of the House of Representatives and an the assembly, eyes right and saluting as Ansel M. Stroud Jr., adjutant general of the brigade meet the standards and ac- attorney with the brigade Judge Ad- the reviewing stand was passed. the Louisiana Army National Guard, complish each of its missions," vocate General's office. Family members, friends and well- whom he called a "close advisor and IN CLOSING, Whipple once again "You did your part and the state wishers cheered them from the friend." gazed out over the ranks of crisply- wanted to do its part, and with a team bleachers and rushed up to stand next Gen. Edwin H. Burba Jr., commander uniformed soldiers, the battalion and effort on behalf of you troopers, we did," to the columns of soldiers as they mar- of U.S Army Forces Command, took the company colors snapping in the breeze, Roemer said. ched past, to reach out and touch an in- podium to characterize the soldiers as and said "As your commander, let me THE BILLS update a number of dividual now and then as they did when "dauntless patriots -the great Louisiana say you have my undying gratitude. I am employment, educational and other the troops departed their hometowns. Brigade." proud of you soldiers. You have the war- benefits afforded guardsmen and reser- "They'll never be the same," said one Burba said the ultimate purpose for rior spirit. vists called to active duty and make it woman. "They've changed a lot - for the activating the brigade was to have those "Soldiers of the brigade, I salute you." easier for their chosen representatives to better." 2nd Bn/156 Inf Heads For Home
By SFC John A Sullivan The groups have been on active duty Eighty-eight members of the 156th In- tivities would be held to honor the group 241st PAO Staff for five months in support of Operation fantry returned with the 36 vehicle con- "We are planning a big party on May Desert Storm and spent time training at voy to Abbeville Later in the day about 19 we will have a family day," Hebert ABBEVILLE They left to waves and Fort Polk and Fort Hood, Texas. Two 100 returned on charter buses. said. cheers and the members of the 256th In- previously scheduled dates for the group Several residents and members of local Also, a Memorial Day celebration and fantry Brigade's 2nd Battalion, 156th In- to return had been cancelled. support groups were on hand to great parade will be held. fantry returned home to cheers and Family members gathered with flags returning family members. "I feel like "It's a collective effort on the part of flag-waving. and banners to welcome the troops. Per- I'm going on my first date," said Mona the elected officials to be here to "I'm happy my daddy's coming home," ched in his mother's arms, Dillon wav- Hebert, head of the Abbeville support welcome them home to show them we said Dillon Briggs, 5. "The first thing I ed red, white and blue ribbons at the ap- group, whose husband is a first sergeant support them," state Sen. Cecil Picard will tell him when he gets home is I love proaching motorcade with the 156th Infantry. "I've got but- said, "We want them to know we sup- him and I'm not going to let him leave He had a large smile and waved fran- terflies in my stomach." port their efforts and their future again." tically as the first Army truck approach- Hebert and her two daughters welcom- endeavors." When the convoy of Army trucks was ed the crowd. ed home the first group of returning spotted, Dillon and his mother Stella As the vehicle came closer, Dillon's soldiers and waited patiently. '*n*ey served us and now it is our turn Briggs quickly moved to join the crowd mother also smiled because seated in the to serve them," said Vermilion Pariah of about 150 spectators who were passenger side of the vehicle was Dillon's First Sgt Carl Hebert would probably Sheriff Ray LeMaire awaiting the arrival of the mechanized father, 1st Lt Dwayne Briggs, a com- be one of the last ones to return that day, infantry group to come home pany commander in the 156th Infantry. said Mona Hebert. We've been waiting Other troops from the brigade head- Members of the 156th Infantry left "I am really glad to be home," Dwayne for five months so a couple more hours quarters in Lafayette and the Oakdale Fort Polk recently headed for armories Briggs, 28, said as Dillon stood close to won't hurt," she said. based company of the 3rd Battlalion, in Abbeville, New Iberia, Eunice, Ville his side "It seens like we were away Cakes and other treats were prepared 156th Infantry are scheduled to return Platte, Breaux Bridge and Jeanerette, forever." for the returning troops and other ac- later this month. APRIL/MAY 1991 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 11
Cunt, from pg. 7 provides for the accrual of annual and administered and augmented by the sick leave during the period of military government. There are job training pro- service, Roemer and Cheney Join grams which are available to qualifying 3. Authorizes the employee to continue service members. There is a myriad of coverage under any life or health and ac- benefits and services available from the cident insurance policy or health care Forces In Appreciation of Veterans Administration. services plan during his military service These services and benefits are there by paying required as provided under Desert Storm Veterans for the service members use Encourage the policy or plan; requires matching By Spec. Kristi L. your service member to avail themselves employer contributions; provides for Moon tion. He reminded the public of "the of some excellent opportunities. coverage of dependents called to military 241st PAD thousands of servicemembers who work- service; provides for reinstatement ed around the clock to maintain and To give you some idea of how many Governor Buddy Roemer issued a things are available, below is a list of the without any restriction or exclusion bas- support our defenses." About the families ed on a preexisting condition; provides challenge to all Louisianians in Baton of military personnel, Cheney deemed changes which have been passed into Rouge at the "Louisiana Honors Its law by the President. that life insurance policies which con- them, "truly the heart of our military Own" ceremony held May 18. 1. Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty tain a "war clause" restriction or exclu- community." Through families and sup- Despite the enclimate weather, basic education rates are increased from sion are not invalidated by the enact- port, our troops made overcoming the ment of the MSRA. Roemer made his challenge for each world's fourth largest Army look easy $300 and $250 per month to $350 and civilian to hug a servicemember in ap- $275 per month, beginning October 4. Authorizes the reservist to suspend according to Cheney. preciation for their jobs well done Cheney quoted President Bush's pro- 1991 through September 1993. the payment of worker's compensation Roemer spoke highly of all soldiers ser- mise that we would not send "our troops 2. Rates for full-time training under benefits, if he is found to be medically ving during Operation Desert Storm, in- into harm's way with one hand tied the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected deployable militarily, during his military service; provides for reinstatement of cluding those who dedicated their behind our back." And they lived up to Reserve are increased from $140 to $170 abilities stateside in support of counter- that promise. As a result, Anit'rk-jn per month, beginning October 1991 benefits after completion of military service parts overseas. troops restored our nation's cuiii'idt-nix1 through September 1993. Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney ex- and remind us of their sacrifice for what 3. Eligibility for VA guaranteed home 5. Provides that state income taxes shall be deferred until six months after pressed the same appreciation and we hold so dear. loans is extended to each veteran who gratitude for American and Louisiana "It's a great state," Roemer concluded, the reservist is released from service or served during the Persian Gulf War for troops that afternoon in the Governor's "I know it is because I can see it in your 90 days or more (previously 181 days or hospitalization incidental to service, if Mansion. Cheney reiterated that this eyes." He promised we'll have another more), even if they did not serve in the his military service affects his ability to nation's "global defense was .not let down party when all Louisiana troops are pay; excludes accrural of interest on any combat area. for one minute," during the entire opera- home, when it is sunshining. 4. Eligibility for VA pension programs tax owned. is extended for Persian Gulf War 6. Prohibits academic penalties concer- veterans and their survivors. ning grade and opportunity to compen- 5. Persian Gulf War veterans who sate for deliquent work for stu- Louisiana Honors Its Own develop ah active psychosis within two dent/reservists enrolled at any public or years of discharge will Uc presumed to private college or university in the state; have incurred this disability during ac- provides for enforcement by the respec- tive duty 'for health-care purpo- tive boards of trustees. 6. Dental HrC Huti^^riZ^^rTO^^^ veterans who served on active duty for elected official shall not be deemed va- 90 days (previously 180 days) during the cant by reason of absence due to military Persian Gulf War. service 7. Maximum Servicemen's and 8. Waives compulsory liability in- \feterans' Group Life Insurance coverage surance reinstatement fees due to non- is increased from $50,000 to $100,000. payment of premiums during his To be able to know what all of the miltiary service; suspends the payment benefits and services cover, and how to of any state or local license renewal fee see if your service member qualifies call applicable to any license validly held by the VA office nearest you. the reservist at the time he entered Louisiana has three offices. The New military service; provides for the exemp- Orleans office is 5045897191. The tion from occupational or professional Shreveport office is 318-221-8411 and the license fees applicable during his Baton Rouge office is 504-343-5539. If military, except those due for the year you live outside of these calling areas in which he is released from service (re- use 1-800-827 8022. You may also want quires payment within 90 days after to obtain a copy of the booklet "Federal release from service; waives compliance Benefits for Veterans and Dependents" with any educational requirements; ex- dates January 1991. The largest majori- cept those required for the year in which Operation Desert Storm ty of veterans benefits are the same The he is released from service; requires com- only real changes are in qualifying time pletion of requirements within &UL and amount of benefit to be given. months after release from service
THE STATE OF UXJISIANA SOURCES OF FURTHER The state has passed a Military Ser- INFORMATION: vice Relief Act (MSRA). This act is Golf Tournament Invitation designed to offer protection for those REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS citizens who were called to service for National Committee The Washington Artillery will hold its 7th Annual Golf invitational their country. It is applicable to active 1-800-3364590 Tournament at Bayou Barriere Golf course, Belle Chasse on June 22, duty or other training which occurred LA Department of Labor 1991 at 7:30 A.M. Fees must be postmarked by June 14, 1991. The after August 3. 1990 as a member of a Baton Rouge Office 504-342-5691 tournament is open to all Natural Guard members (Army & Air Guard; reserve component of the armed forces both active, retired and spouses. Fees of $30 will include; green fees, of the United States, and has been LA Department of Labor satisfactorily been completed. The Act is New Orleans Office cart, shrimp and crab boil, drinks and prizes. Come join the fun and very comprehensive and covers many 504-589-6173 excitement of "Operation Golf Storm." For further information POC important issues. The Louisiana Act can LA Army National Guard is 1st Lt Paul D. Vounkamp or Staff Sgt. William R. Thompson at be summed up as follows; 504-278-6311 (504) 27&63S7 or Autovon: 485-8387. 1. Authorizes employers to provide dif- CHAMPUS Office ferential pay to reservists during their 1-800-236^000 Send Check to: Washington Artillery Fund. military service VA OFFICES Armory 11, Jackson Barracks 2. Provides that the reservista shall be New Orleans Shreveport New Orleans, Louisiana 70146-0330 considered on leave during his period of 504-589-7191 318-221-8411 A3TN: 1JJT Paul D. Vorenkamp military service; authorizes the use of Baton Rouge Statewide annual leave during military service; 504-343-5539 1-800-827-8022 Page 12 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN APRIL MAY 1991
Lafayette Welcomes 256th By SFC John A. Sullivan elude the Ml tank and the Bradley 241st PAD Staff Fighting Vehicle. They moved on the LAFAYETTE - They left on a foggy Fort Hood, Texas, and were about to morning to a sea of flags and well- leave for the National Training Center wishers. On May 8 more than 400 in California when the war ended. members of the 256th Infantry Brigade's "The day he left was bad, but the day headquarters returned to their home ar- the war started - it hit home," Theall mory here. said. The returning troops, many of their Sgt. Bryon Guidry of Lafayette was vehicles still sporvdesert tan after they one of a few troops who actually went to had been painted for possible deploy- the NTC's desert training facility before Tnent to the Middle East for Operation the trip was called off. He said the desert Desert Storm. was the worst part of the call-up • even Among those at Gateway LafayetU? the "desert" at Fort Hood in central were Tina Terro and Kelli TTieall. This Texas, This soldier of the 141st Field Artillery made is doubts about how he felt returning tune, though, the mood was more festive, "They have a nice desert over there* from Fort Polk. The convoy of wheeled vehicles returned to Jackson Barracks on Instead of saying good-bye, they were too," Guidry said. Don't let Texas kid April 18th. The 141st met and exceeded all active army requirements in preparing lining the street to say welcome home you." Guidry says the call-up made him lor a possible rote in Desert Storm (Photo by SSG Paul J. Sytvest, 241st PAD Staff). The troops left Lafayette for Fort Polk appreciate America a lot more," Now he in December, when Operation Desert plans to return to work at Our Lady of Storm was still Desert Shield. Lourdes Regional Medical Center - as Many of the friends and relatives who soon as I get in a few rounds of golf'Sgt. Services Flight Supports lined the thruway on a foggy December Karen Carpenter, a Louisiana Tech stu- morning when the troops rolled out to dent from Ruston, looks forward to be- Operation Desert Storm Fort Polk seemed certain the troops ing on her own. "We can have control of would end up in the Middle East. our lives again." By Suzanne Chaillot we were prepared." "Nobody knew what was going on," "It was a rewarding experience, 159 TFG/PAO The Prime Rib team received a rave said 'Hit-all of Lafayette, wife of Sgt. though. Mostly personally, I've learned The 159th Services Flight from Belle review from Master Sgt. Joe Gorham, Aaron Theall. "They were late, it was a lot about myself, and what I can do Cha&se is playing a small but signifiant the 23rd TFWs Food Service Supervisor. cold, and the weather was bad." "I didn't when I put my mind to it." Spc. Crystal role in Operation Desert Storm. Nine "Their performance has been superb," know if they were actually going to Langlinais of Lafayette, works for the members of the flight were activated and boasted Master Sgt. Gorham. "They are Saudi or not," said Terro, whose Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office deployed to England Air Force Base with an excellent group, very well trained." boyfriend is Sgt. Darrin Mury of "When you get put on active duty, the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing. These He continued to state that he wa» most Lafayette" It was pretty scary." As it you're put to the test," Langlinais said. nine, with members of the 442nd TFG impressed with how fast the guardsmen Uwbauci AM Fuitc adapted. "J muld not h.nv made it lissouri, are providing supplemental themr he went on, asking, "Can support in billeting, food services, linen I keep them?" and mortuary affairs. The training from this active duty will Approximately 65 percent of benefit the 159th TFG in the future England's base population deployed to Ttech. Sgt. Paul Malbrough and Staff How We Did It - Saudi Arabia with the 23rd TFW's A-10 Sgt. John Robinson are mastering the Thunderbolt II aircraft. Most of the sup- new Air Force computer based control of port positions at Alexandria were left in supply and inventory. "This software Smart Weapons Operated civilian hands. eliminates lengthy forms," states Staff Master Sgt. Charles E. Allen, the Sgt. Robinson. "I look forward to having NCOIC of the Prime Ribs team, feels a similar system on our own base." by Smart People they are playing a major role keeping the base operational. "The pressure, and Tech. Sgt. Malbrough says he feels real Every American leader gives credit for Throughout the JOO hours of the the expectation, of performing to active accomplishment stemming from his the success of Operation Desert Storm ground war, the operational readiness duty standards were just two of the prior service in Vietnam. "My involve- equally to the top-quality people in our rates for all the Ml Abrams tanks in challenges we were faced with on ar- ment in both Vietnam and Iraq is grati- Armed Forces and the superb weapons both the VTI Corps and the XVIII Air- rival," said Master Sgt. Allen. "Our fying for me I know that is one way I and equipment with which they are borne Corps exceeded the Army's 90 per- training consists of the monthly drills am preparing the world for young peo- armed. But it hasn't been too many cent standard. Especially noteworthy and the two week annual training - but ple growing up," months since defense officials had to was a night move by more than 300 scramhlt1 to keep some of those weapons tanks of the 3rd Armored Division that from falling victim to the congressional covered 120 miles without a single City of New Orleans Commended budget axe breakdown. At a press conference today, the New committee is a national group that sym- Take the Army's Patriot missile The list of Army weapons given high Orleans was presented the Department bolizes the national defense partnership system, which nearly succumbed to marks by the commanders and soldiers of Defense "Seven Seals Award" for its between employers and their Guard and budget cuts on at least two occasions. Of of Operation Desert Storm - such as the contributions to the recent national Reserve employees. the 47 Iraqi SCUD missiles engaged by Bradley Fighting Vehicle, the Hellfire emergency DESERT STORM. Con- Also in attendance was Col. Mike the Patriot, 45 were successfully antitank missile, the OH f»HI) Kiowa sidered one of the highest honors for Martinez Jr., of the Louisiana National intercepted. scout helicopter - has its counterpart in assistance to the national defense, the Guard, Mr. Frank Uddo, Deputy Chair- Another Army success story is the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps award receives its name from the official man of the Louisiana ESGR Committee AH-84 Apache attack helicopter, which, systems, most of which were also the seals of the seven Reserve/Guard forces and Ms. Mary Ann Touchard, Assistant as late as last December, was the sub- subject of hard-fought budget battles in that participated in the war. It is given Executive Director of the Louisiana ject of severe criticism in Washington past years. on the basis of support and assistance for ESGR Committee and in the media around the country. On But it is most important to remember America's Reserve/Guard forces. The Ci- the night of January 17, Apache attack that all these high-tech weapons are on- ty of New Orleans has been a leader in Louisiana contributed over 8,200 helicopters from Army's 101st Aviation ly aa good as the people who operate its support of its citizen soldiers. Reaerve/Guard citizens for active duty in Brigade fired the first shots of the war. them. The quality of the people in to- Accepting the award for the City was DESERT STORM. The City of New Two teams of four Apaches each, con- day's Armed Forces are, by every Mayor Sidney Barthelemy who praised Orleans by its support of its employee- ducted deep attacks into western Iraq to measure, the best we've ever had. That Louisiana's contribution to the national soldiers was in the highest echelon of destroy early warning radar sites. The too, took a long time and a lot of persua effort. Presenting the award for the providing assistance to them and the Apache mission took 15 hours and sion in the right places to accomplish. Department of Defense was Mr. Edward DESERT STORM OPERATIONS as a covered 950 miles miles round trip. All As the only remaining superpower in "Ned" Diefenthal, State Chairman for whole The Department of Defense is eight helicopters completed the mission the world, we can't afford to lose that the Louisiana Committee for Employer proud to present this recognition to with no damage. edge. Support of the Guard and Reserve, The Mayor Barthelemy and the City. APRIL/MAY 1991 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 13
61st NGALA Conference Supports Our Troops By SPC Knsti L. Moon 241st PAD Staff
The National Guard Association of Louisiana held its 61st annual conven- tion the weekend of April 26, 1991 in Alexandria, La. 'Until they all come home' was the theme for the Friday night social held at the Bentley Hotel as members, friends, and spouses arrived decked in red, white and blue garb in support of our troops. This years's con- vention, originally scheduled to be held in Lafayette was to be hosted by the Louisiana Brigade. When the Brigade was activated the covention was relocated with only a few months left for planning. Elements of the Brigade were able to attend the conference, however, as they were granted passes from their active duty assignments at Fort Polk. Col. Edmund Giering III passed the gavel to Col. Lester Schmidt who will serve as president for 1991-92. By default. Col. Fred Palmer was named president-elect. Since hundreds of Association members were still on active duty and unable to attend, results from absentee ballots are being withheld un- til 60 days after the Conference Lt. Col. Mike Sembar took the Office of Vice- president (Air). Maj. Daniel Falanga will serve another year as treasurer; while CW2 Kim Ansardi will take over Lt. The new officers of the NGALA Association were sworn Tnto ttetr offices tfurTngtne-milltary r.l B.M.rti P. ,1,;,portion o« iwcrouirv tion held in Alexandria, LA. Pictured standing from left to right are: Maj. Daniel Falanga, Col. Edmund Geiring, Col., Lester CW4 Francis Sanders AUS (Ret.) will Schmidt. Lt. Col. Mike Sembar, Col. Fred Palmer and CW2 Kim Andardi. (Photo by SPC Kristi L. Moon. 241st PAD Staff) also serve another term as executive director of the Association. 3rd Armor Celebrates 50th Anniversary The 50th Anniversary of the Third Ar- Camp Beauregard played an important plimented Maj. Gen. Stroud on the ex- ceremony, Command Sgt. Maj. Hill and mored Division was celebrated at Camp part in the history of the state and coun- cellent medical personnel the Louisiana the two soldiers were popular with the Beauregard, La. on Saturday, April 13. try. He also stated it is ironic that Loui- National Guard has at the 159th MASH guests as everyone wanted to con- The 156th Army band played and Loui- siana National Guard members are cur- and said he is impressed with the speed gratulate them. The southern hospitali- siana State Chaplain, Col. Hildebrant rently serving with the 3rd Armored and mobility of the unit. He referred to ty experienced by the soldiers while in quoted Ffeilm 118 "Hiis is the day which Division in the Persian Gulf while a all the soldiers in the Persian Gulf as Louisiana was a pleasant surprise to the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and ceremony is taking place in Louisiana motivated and well-trained. TTiey fought them. Enroute to Camp Beauregard be glad in it." to honor the division. bravely and knew what had to be done from New Orleans, the manager of a Nicknamed "Bayou BliU," the 3rd Ar- Maj. Gen. Stroud also extolled the ac- Two soldiers who served in the M-rsian restaurant in Baton Rouge provided a mored Division was established at Camp complishments of the 3rd Armored Divi- Gulf with Command Sgt. Maj. Hill were complimentary lunch for the soldier*. Beauregard on April 15,1941 and train- sion during Operation Desert Storm. He present and recognized during the and many patrons approached them to ed in Louisiana, California and Penn- referred to the division's Command Sgt. ceremony. Spc Gary West serves with A express appreciation for a job well dona Patriotism was evident in the many sylvania. Although the 3rd Armored Maj. Joe Hill in saying "They chose to 4/7 Cavalry and is a native of Florida, Division moved to Germany, Louisiana send their very best to represent them." and Cpl. Jeff Rice serves with 4-3-2 Ar- displays of American Flags, yellow rib- mored and is a native of Virginia. Both bons and "Operation Desert Storm" sup- still remembers the division and proud- Command Sgt. Maj. Hill provided an soldiers said they felt honored to be pre- port signs along the way. ly welcomed its past and present account of the 3rd Armored Division's members. sent with past veterans of the 3rd Ar- A job well done is the tradition of the role in the Persian Gulf. He praised the 3rd Armored Division. The past history Maj. Gen. A.M. Stroud, Jr. praised the mored Division and to be chosen to Air Force and said due to their great job, represent their fellow soldiers. of the division lives on with the present division as "One of the United States' the division did not send the Louisiana soldiers and continues to earn the truly great divisions." He explained how 159th MASH many casualties. Hill com- At the reception following the respect of the country. We're Proud of You All - A Poem By Marc Mat ran a Wne proud of ail of you who went without hesitation leaving farnity, friends, We're proud of all of you. You're special in your own way. and jobs too. That's why God heard us when we all began to pray You went to keep us free and for the red, white, and blue, WSre proud of all of you who in the desert gave your precious lives so we Wre proud of all of you, to we wore our yellow ribbons and flew our flags may be free. high. America sent Us best, bravest, and strongest it's plain to Me While you were over there watching the musiles fly through the sky. WE'RE PROUD OF ALL OF YOU Page 14 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN APRIUMAY 1991
Operation Desert Pride Honors Storm Vets By SFC John A. Sullivan hugs, thank-you's and God-bless-you's 241st PAD Staff will be on hand again in June when the city of Lafayette hosts a homecoming LAFAYETTE - The Cajundome was parade for all of Acadiana's soldiers, packed here recently as Operation sponsors added. Desert Pride was held to honor Desert "It's great, but I'm not surprised by it Storm veterans as well as U.S. veterans because I've come to expect this kind of of other wars and conflicts. support from Acadiana," Marine Cpl. Rocking Dopsie Sr. and Jr. and the Hank Hebert of Scott said during the Zydeco Twisters shared the stage with festivities. "I just hope all the other guys the I^afayette Concert Band, T.K. Hulin can see it when they get back." and The Basin Brothers Band, rattling Hebert, a member of the TOW platoon the dome with American anthems from Broussnrd happened to be in town played with fiddles and violins, flutes Sunday on a two-week emergency leave. and accordions, cymbals and "I heard about it, and came on over. washboards. I can't wait to tell the rest of the guys Soldiers and family members filled about it. That's what makes our day. the aisles with flags, balloons, "Support We've been getting all of the papers and Our Troops" signs and dancing. reading all of the stories. It really makes William P. Schulz Jr. received the Boy Scouts ol America Eagle Scout Award in Court Sitting in the audience were many our day," Hebert said. of Honor ceremonies held January 12 by Troop 85. William is the son of CW3 William Vietnam veterans who reveled in the The only person not winning any ap- Schulz. Legal Administrator for the Louisiana National Guard and a member o1 HQ fanfare as much as their comrades from plause at the Sunday homecoming STARC. William is a ninth grade student at Brother Martin High School and is a Operation Desert Storm. celebration was Iraqi leader Saddam member of the school's Computer Club, Sword and Shield Club, and the Junior "It got rid of some of my hostility Hussein. R0TC drill team. He is also a member of Chennaurt Cadet Squadron of the Civil although it's not my parade," said U.S. "Saddam Hussein promised the world Air Patrol and holds the rank of Flight Sergeant. Maj. Gen. Ansel M. Stroud, Jr.. Army Sgt. Harold Meunier of Lafayette that it would see the mother of all bat- adjutant general ol the Louisiana National Guard was on hand for the presentation. following the three-hour event filled tles. He didn't know he would do battle with music, cheers and inspirational with the sons and daughters of "They didn't get beat," Haynes Vietnam War, the Grenada, Panama, speeches. "I feel happy for the guys freedom," Louisiana National Guard hollered, referring to America's soldiers and Persian Gulf battles to stand to be coming back from Saudi Arabia. This Gen. Ansel Stroud told the crowds, who fought on the Vietnamese recognized. ~ _^^ is great." drawing cheers of agreement. front,drawing more cheers. "Their (Viet- "We must remember our veterans. "W* Meunier, a city of Lafayette employee With a large U.S. flan as a backdrop, nam's* politicians heat ours, hut they must support our veterans," Albert said and Army reserve member, ha» MffMT" didnt get beat." white the crowd cheemi and waved a in both wars now, spending the past 80 not only for those who served in Desert The Vietnam Veterans of America virtual sea of U.S. flags. Haynes said he days training new soldiers at Fort Shield and Desert Storm, but also "for sponsored the event along with the city agonized "over the thought of sanding Hood. those who served in Operation Just of Lafayette, Lafayette Parish Govern- children into combnt." but concluded "I enjoyed every bit of it," Meunier Cause, Grenada, Vietnam, Korea and ment, USL, the Lafayette Chamber of that freedom is worth fighting for and said of his most recent tour of duty, ad World War II." Commerce, the Cajundome and KLFY- a battle every generation of Americans dintf that he will serve until "whenever U.S. Rep. Jimmy Haynes added that TV 10. must be ready to fight. the Army gets through with me." "what Saddam Hussein • the mother of Harry Albert, president of the Loui- "For as long as I live, every 12th of The homecoming celebration was all mothers - did not understand was siana chapter of the Vietnam Veterans January will be imprinted in my mind," originally planned to be an Operation that this generation of Americans reach- Association of America, said Vietnam Haynes said. Desert Storm support rally, but became ed back to their ultimate roots" and join- veterans are actively supporting Persian Gov. Buddy Roemer called on all "Operation Desert Pride: The ed America's founding fathers in a com- Gulf veterans because "our generation veterans to attend a statewide Homecoming" when the Persian Gulf mitment to fighting for freedom. of veterans would never abandon homecoming celebration in Baton Rouge battle came to a quick end in May, one The newest war heroes' reception has another generation of veterans." May 18, promising "minimal political sponsor said. helped heal many wounds still left from He called on veterans of World War speeches" and special room reserved for Flajf-waving, whistling, cheers, yells, the Vietnam War, he added. I, World War II, the Korean War, the Pfrisan Gulf and Vietnam veterans. Reward Offered For Drug Info. With warm weather and sunny days "Hie 45,000 plants seized last year are crop to be eligible for a cash award. "We have found plots growing along returning, marijuana crops won't be far an indication of how serious a problem Awards are given only after the crop's and near the banks of bayous, streams behind and troopers are renewing their domestic marijuana cultivation has existence has been substantiated. and rivers, usually accessible only by seasonal efforts to curb production of the become in this state," Flores said. The amount of the cash awards has boat," Flores said. "Other crops have crop in Louisiana. State Police are As they did last year, troopers will be been based on the size of the crop, been found hidden in open areas of enlisting aid on two fronts by initiating asking business owners across the state whether ownership could be proven or thickly wooded tree stands and along a statewide law enforcement training ef- for permission to post information about ascertained, and the potential for tree lines." fort today, and promoting public use of reporting the illegal crops. development of further information or Helicopter surveillance has proven a toll-free marijuana hotline, according More than 7000 posters were intelligence. successful at locating remote crops but to Superintendent of State Police, Col. distributed in 1990 by troopers in hopes Complicating the process of arresting aerial efforts can be expensive. the growers is the recent trend of Marl in A. Flores. of gaining maximum exposure for the Troopers will be providing enhanced cultivating crops on public lands such as Working with the National Guard and award's program. More than 150 calls training to local law enforcement of- in national forests. Ownership of the the Civil Air Patrol, Louisiana law en- were taken on the line last year during ficers throughout the state in the com- crop, unless the growers are caught in forcement officers eradicated nearly the growing season which runs from ing weeks. eight times as many plants in 1990 as April through early winter. the act, is difficult if not impossible to they did in 1989. Some 55 weapons were This year an even greater effort will prove. Additional State Police Tactical Unit also seized and 120 growers arrested. be made to educate the public on what Citizens are cautioned not to approach personnel have been utilized in securing Because the state's climate and soil pro- to look for and how to report possible crop areas themselves but to contact law the often dangerous manjuan.i fields. vide a fertile growing environment, the marijuana fields. The toll-free number enforcement authorities. Sophisticated The Lamar Corporation in Baton state ranked 22nd in the number of is 1-800-535-3344. growing operations include booby-traps Rouge has provided up to 50 billboard plants discovered and eradicated in Callers are required to provide detail- designed to kill or seriously injure locations across the state to further 1990. ed directions to the suspected marijuana intruders. publicize the marijuana hotline. APRIL/MAY 1991 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 15
Installation Closures/Realignments Scheduled
By SFC Linda Lee, USA Air Force White Sands Missile, N.M. minster, Pa. American Forces Information Service Williams Air Force Base, Ariz. Letterkenny Army Depot, Pa. Trident Command and Control Eaker Air Force Base, Ark. Army Research Institute, Alexandria, Systems Maintenance Activity, Newport, Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney Castle Air Force Base, Calif. Va. R.I. targeted 43 stateside military installa- Lowry Air Force Base, Colo. Fort Belvoir, Va. Naval Sea Combat Systems Engineer- tions for closure in an April 12 Pentagon Moody Air Force Base, Ga. ing Station, Norfolk, \fa. briefing. He also recommended reducing Grissom Air Force Base, Ind. Navy Naval Undersea Warfare Engineering or realigning forces at 28 other England Air Force Base, La. Midway Island Naval Air Facility, Station, Keyport, Wash. installations. Loring Air Force Base, Maine Midway "By 1995, the number of people in the Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Mich. Navy Weapons Center, China Lake, Air Force U.S military will be about one-fourth Richards-Gebaur Air Reserve Station, Calif. Mac Dill Air Force Base, Fla. smaller than it is today. Smaller forces Ma Pacific Missile Test Center, Point DoD criteria that pinpointed installa- need fewer bases. It's as simple as that*' Rickenbacker Air Guard Base, Ohio Mugu, Calif. tions for closure or realignment includ- said defense secretary. Nyrtle Beach Air Force Base, &C. Naval Underwater Systems Center ed current and future mission re- According to DoD officials, the 31 ma- Bergstrom Air Force Base, Texas Detachment, New London, Conn. quirements, force structure, cost, man- power and return on investment, Cheney jor closures out of 43 proposed would cost Carswell Air Force Base, Texas Naval Coastal Systems Center, about 5.7 billion during fiscal 1992-1997. said. Panama City, Fla. The eight-member bipartisan panel Reduced operations would save about Naval Weapons Support Center, $6.5 billion, for a net savings of about has until July 1 to make recommenda- $850 million. DoD expects to save about Crane, Ind. tions to President Bush. The president Marine Corps Air Station Tustin, Naval Avionics Center, Indianapolis, then has two weeks to respond to the $1.7 billion a year in operating expenses Calif. Ind. beginning in fiscal 1988. commission, either accepting the report The 28 realignment and reduction Naval Ordance Station, Louisville, Ky. Install ions and facilities recommend- recommendations are: and sending it to Congress or rejecting ed to the Presidential Bipartisan Com- David Taylor Research Center Detach- it. If the president rejects the list, the mission on Defense Base Closures and ment, Annapolis, Md. commission has until Aug. 15 to provide Realignments April 12 for closing are: Naval Ordance Station, Indian Head, a second one The president's final Army Md. deadline to submit the realignment and Rock Island Arsenal, 111 Naval Surface Warfare Center Detach- closure list to Congress is Sept. 1. Fort Polk, La, ment, Center Detachment, White Oak, Congress has 45 days to enact or re- Fort Detrick, Md. Md. ject the list from the time the president Army Harry Diamond Laboratory, Adelphi, Naval Air Engineering Center, submits it. Congress must accept the Fort McClellan, Ala. Md. Lakehurst, NJ. whole list or none of it; it cannot adjust Fort Chaffpp, Ark. Aviation Systems Command/Troop Naval Air Propulsion Center, Trenton, the list. If Congress does not meet the Fort Ord, Calif. Support Command, St. Louis, Ma NJ. 45-day limit, the list takes effect Sacramento Army Depot, Calif. Fort Monmouth, NJ. Naval Air Development Center, War- automatically. Fort Benjamin Harrison, hid. Fort Devens, Mass. Fort Dix, N J. Harry Diamond T.flhortorv Research Facility, Woodbridge, \fc. Force Reduction Hits Guardsmen By SFC John A. Sullivan time since 1982. During the Gulf War, 254,500. The Naval Reserve will lose 241st PAD Staff about 228,000 reservists from all four 26,300 positions, to 127.500; The Marine service branches were called to active Corps Reserve will drop 5,000 slots to Navy The Pentagon has announced plants duty, and about 106,000 were sent to the 38,900. Naval Station Long Beach, Calif. to cut the National Guard and Reserve gulf. Only the Air National Guard will Hunters Point Annex, Naval Station force by 187,300 people over the next two grow. It will have 119,400 members by Treasure Island, Calif. years as part of its overall force reduc- The Army will take the biggest Guard 1993, a gain of 2,400, while the Air Naval Air Station Moffett Field, Calif. tion, a senior official said recently. and Reserve cuts in the coming two Force Reserve will slip to 82,400 Naval Space Systems Activity, Los Stephen Duncan, assistant defense years, Duncan said in remarks to the members, a loss of 3,200. Angeles, Calif. secretary for reserve affairs, told Con- House Appropriations defense subcom- The active-duty forces are scheduled to Integrated Combat Systems Test gress that by the end of 1993 the ranks mittee. The Guard will shrink by 91,000 shrink by about 198,000 over that same Facility, San Diego, Calif. of the Guard and Reserve would dip to 366,300 members by the end of 1993, period. This includes the U.S. Army Naval Electronic Systems Engineering below the one-million mark for the first and the Reserve will drop by 64,200, to shrinking from 18 divisions to 12. Center, San Diego, Calif. Naval Electronic Systems Engineering Center, Vallejo, Calif. Naval Electronic Systems Security Engineering Center, Washington, DC. Naval Training Center/Recruit Train- ing Center, Orlando, Fla. Capt. Clarence Becknell, Naval Ocean Systems Center Detach- commander 209th Personnel ment, Kaneohe, Hawaii Services Company, accepts Naval Electronic Systems Engineering the Louisiana General's Center, St. Inigoes, Md. Marksmanship Award for Naval Weapons Evaluation Facility, 1990 from Col. Fred Palmer Alburquerque, N.M. in a ceremony held May 18. Naval Station Philadelphia, Pa. The unit distinguished Naval Shipyard Philadelphia, Pa. themselves by achieving Construction Battalion Center Davisville, R.I. superior results and qualify- Naval Electronic Systems Engineering ing all assigned personnel Center, Charleston, S.C. with their individual Naval Air Station Chase Field, Texas weapons. (Photo by Spec Naval Mine Warfare Engineering Ac- Kristi L. Moon, 241st PAD) tivity, Yorktown, Va. Naval Station Puget Sound, Sand Point, Wash. Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. Page 16 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN APRIL MAY 1991 Following the Progress of History
•c-\"^l ' — - . - ""T"'**,- Pictured ctockwite from left are photos showing the construction progress at various intervals of the Media Center Complex at Jackson Barracks since March 15, 1991. Media Center Complex Progresses Steadily
By Spec. Kristi L. Moon poured the concrete foundation for the the 769th Eng Bn around the end of Oc- The total project will include paved 241st PAD center beginning in October 1990. The tober 1991. parking, additional display pads, and concrete was allowed to cure through the The Media Center Complex will be iron ornamental fencing along most out TTie 50th Anniversary of the bombing winter due to the lack of avaliahlt- utilized to promote United States history side boundiu: of Pearl Harbor will coincide with the engineering soldiers because of Opera as well as I'.S. military history, since its The Media Center Complex is located opening of the Jackson Barracks Media lion Desert Storm. Construction resum- inception. The Complex functions are adjacent to the new mu^-uni annex that Center Complex December 7, 1991. ed March 15, 1991, with annual train- geared toward supporting all Louisiana will be part of the grand opening in The construction of the complex is ing rotations of three Air National educational institutions through lec- December. This nev will house about 60 percent complete according to Guard Civil Engineer Flights from San tures, movies, presentations and tours. artifacts from World War II and beyond. Col. Lester Schmidt, Director of Antonio, Texas; Memphis, Ttenneaeee; With 183 total seats the complex will The Louisiana National Guard Facilities Engineering and officer-in- and Atlantic City, N'fw Jersey. The re- house state of the art audiovisual equip- Military History Museum is Considered charge of the pn»j> mainder of the center will be completed ment, 3-dimensional slide projectors, to be one of the finest museums in the Engineers of the 527th Engineer Bat- by rotating elements of the 225th Eng 32mm video capabilities and rear view nation. It appears on the National talion and the 205th Engineer Group Grp, 205th Eng Bn, 528th Eng Bn. and projection. Historical Register. Page 16 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN APRIL MAY 1991 Following the Progress of History
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By Spec. Kristi L. Moon poured the concrete foundation for the the 769th Eng Bn around the end of Oc- The total project will include paved 241st PAD center beginning in October 1990. The tober 1991. parking, additional display pads, and concrete was allowed to cure through the The Media Center Complex will be iron ornamental fencing along most out The 50th Anniversary of the bombing winter due to the lack of available utilized to promote United States history side houndan of Pearl Harbor will coincide with the engineering soldiers because of Opera as well as U.S military history, since its The Media Center Complex is located opening of the Jackson Barracks Media tion Desert Storm. Construction resum- inception. The Complex functions are adjacent to the new musrum annex that Center Complex December 7, 1991. ed March 15, 1991, with annual train geared toward supporting all Louisiana will be part of the grand opening in The construction of the complex is ing rotations of three Air National educational institutions through lec- December. This nev will house about 60 percent complete according to Guard Civil Engineer Flights from San presentations and tours. artifacts frnm World War II and hoyond. Col. Lester Schmidt, Director of Antonio, Texas; Memphis, Tennessee; With 183 total seats the complex will The Louisiana National Guard Facilities Engineering and officer-in- and Atlantic City, NW Jersey. The re- house state of the art audiovisual equip- Military History Museum is considered charge of the pruj. mainder of the center will be completed ment, 3-dimensional slide projectors. to be one- of the fini Jit - in the Engineers of the 527th Engineer Bat- by rotating elements of the 225th Eng 32mm video capabilities and rear nation. It appears on the National talion and the 205th Engineer Group Grp, 205th Eng Bn, 528th Eng Bn, and projection. Historical Register.