Louisiana Guardsman VOLUME 5, NUMBER 1 DECEMBER 1991/JANUARY 1992 - ouisiana Remembers This newspaper is an Authorized Publication for members of the Louisiana National Guard. Contents of the Louisiana Guardsman THIRD CLASS POSTAGE are not necessarily the official views of, endorsed by, the U.S. PAID Government, Dept. of Defense, Dept. of the Army, or the Louisiana OOartHjrg. Wl National Guard. P«rmrt No. 199 Page 2 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN DECEMBER 1991/JANUARY 1992 AASF#1 Commander Named By MAJ Philip W. Nuss experience in both aviation SAO maintenance and safety according to Nuss. "His personnel, administrative Maj. Tom Mix has been named as and logistical backgrounds are the new commander for the Army needed as facility commander in The Cajun Fiddler Band provided musical entertainment for the recent 1992 ACOE campaign luncheon at Jackson Barracks. (Photo Aviation Support Facility (AASFtfl) order to accommodate the growing by SGT Kristi L. Moon, 241st PAD) at Lakefront Airport in New requirements placed on aviation Orleans. facilities by the National Guard Mix replaces Maj. Phil Nuss who Bureau and the Federal Aviation assumed the position of State Administration," Nuss said of Mix. Aviation Officer late last year. Mix stated that his programs will ACOE '92 Campaign Begins Previously, Mix held the position of continue to focus on the employees administrative officer for the 1 -244th at the facility and any concerns By SGT Kristi L. Moon $150,000. "We expect to be among Aviation which is also located at existing when he took over. 241st PAD the top again this year," stated Chief AASFil. "Budgetary constraints dictate most This year's Army Communities of of Staff Col. Paul D. Alford, Jr. "The Mix was selected for this position solutions to problems, but safety," Excellence staff kicked of the 1992 competition becomes more spirited because of his vast knowledge and said Mix, "is the bottom line." "Leading and Caring" Campaign each year. So, we must become more with a presentation luncheon at creative. The competition Jackson Barracks, January 7. compounded by budget cuts The theme for this year's increases the challenge competition is customer service. In immeasurably," Alford announced. order to succeed in providing quality Louisiana participation is In Memorium service in excellent facilities, a supervised by Lt. Cols. Stafford It is with profound regret that Hood, TX and Fort Polk, LA, from committed caring leadership, Landry, Lloyd Lacoste and John we announce the untimely death November 30, 1990 through April extending down to each service Catalonotte and assisted by Mrs. of Sgt. Darvin J. Thierry, on 19, 1991. provider, is crucial. Pam Marks. The presentation part November 16, 1991. He was 29 Sgt. Thierry was awarded the Maj. Gen. Ansel M. Stroud, Jr., of the luncheon they organized took years old. Army Service Ribbon, National fully supports the ACOE program place in the Jackson Barracks Sgt. Thierry enlisted in the Defense Service Medal, Army and the many initiatives resulting Military History Museum Theatre. Louisiana Army National Guard Lapel Button and the Louisiana from its implementation. "I strongly After the presentation, attendees on April 3,1985 and was assigned War Cross. urge active participation by every from throughout the state were to the 256th Engineer Company unit, activity, installation and whirled through a guided tour of the in Opelousas, LA. He was Members of the Louisiana Army directorate in the Louisiana Army museum annexes before lunch at the assigned as a Combat Engineer National Guard mourn his death National Guard," Stroud said. Officer's Club. Team Leader. and extend deepest sympathy to For the last two years, Louisiana Upon mobilization of the 256th his family. has placed in the top three of all The Cajun Fiddler Band provided Infantry Brigade, Sgt. Thierry Surviving are his wife, Mary states. In 1990, Louisiana marched live enterta;.iment to help celebrate was activated with his unit where Beatrice Thierry and their away with 3rd place and a check for what is bound to be the start of a he served with distinction at Fort daughter, Cheryl Lynn Laws. $100,000. In 1991. Louisiana swiaiy winning year - for ACOE, Louisiana, took 2nd place and brought home and all Guards members. This newspaper is an authorized pub- Louisiana Guardsman lication for members of the Louisiana Chief of Staff The Adjutant General, La. Army Army and Air National Guard. Contents 241st PUBLIC Hotline and Air National Guard of the Louisiana Guardsman are not nec- Maj. Gen. Ansel M. Stroud, Jr. essarily the official views, or endorsed by, AFFAIRS STAFF 1-800-233-6796 the U.S. Government, Department of Chief of Staff (Army) Defense, Department of the Army, or the Editor SSG Paul Sylvest Col. Paul D. Alford, Jr. Louisiana National Guard. Layout Editor SGT Kristi Moon Original articles pertaining to Reporter SGT Lucas Landreneau Deputy Commander (Air) Louisiana National Guard units or indi- SGT Kristi Moon Lt Col. Harry A. Trosclair viduals that would be of interest to the SPC Michael Ritter State Family Guard community may be submitted to SPC Rebekah Lloyd La. National Guard, Office of the AG, Assistance Office Public Affairs Officer LANG-PAO (SGT MOON), Jackson 1st Lt Maria L. Jonkers Barracks, New Orleans, La. 70146-0330. 1-800-531-5860 DECEMBER 1991/JANUARY 1992 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 3 ANG Participates In Sentry Mudbug large screen graphic reenactment. By SSG Suzanne Chaillot The 122nd VMFA Marine unit 159th TFG from Beaufort, S.C. flew in eight F- 18s for the exercise. Six F-16s from Members and aircrafls from six both the Alabama Air National states deployed to Gulfport, MS in Guard's 160 TFS. and the Texas Air November to participate in the National Guard's 147th TFG joined Louisiana Air National Guard's the group. Nebraska's Air National annual "Sentry Mudbug" operation. Guard boasted three F-4s, while the Sentry Mudbug is a large force air 138th TFG from Tulsa, OK brought combat training exercise, "stated six of their A-7s. As the host unit, Maj. Michael D. Gregory, project the 159th Militia headed the officer for the exercise. contingency with 14 F-15s. Sponsored by the 159th Tactical Maintenance crews from the units Fighter Group (TFG) and the were able to observe and exchange Mississippi National Guard valuable training associated with Training Site, the exercise utilizes the range of aircraft. "It's great to TRP CMD Employee of Year the base's Air Combat Maneuvering see the other crews in action," said Instrumentation (ACMI). Airman 1st Class Mark A. * Lt. Col. Charles Watts presented and customers of the Louisiana Popularized in the movie "Top Cusimano, crew chief for the 159th, Staff Sgt. Matthew E. Lehrmann, Jr. National Guard reflects the spirit Gun," the air combat training To be around different aircraft is an of the 209th Personnel Services and intent of the Army Communities system is the most advanced and exciting change of pace." Company with a Certificate of of Excellence Program. realistic instrumentation scheme As a result, once again "Sentry Achievement for being named Troop * Lehrmann was commended for his Command's Employer of the Year in commitment and willingness to put ever deployed for training aircrews Mudbug" has proven that the Air December. forth the extra effort it took to be and maintaining their efficiency in National Guard can offer the best * Lehrmann's outstanding job named Employer of the Year. tactical air warfare. A computerized air combat training in the world performance in providing quality (LANG-PAO Photo) multi-color display of the actual today. Two members of the and service to soldiers, their families missions is recorded for replay Oklahoma Air National Guard during the flight debrief in a prepare for flight during a training theater-like environment with a exercise during "Sentry Mudbug"." MASH Conducts Campaigner's Conference By CRT Steven Carpenter logistics; medical evacuation; patient Medical Advisor Readiness Group regulating; unit supply; as well as asset management; support Officers and Non-Commissioned planning; plans for reconstitution Officers of the 159th Mobile Army and realignment missions. Surgical Hospital (MASH) of the The 159th MASH recently Louisiana Army National Guard returned from Southwest Asia recently participated in an where they provided medical automated Command Post Exchange surgical support to the 3rd Armored at Camp Bullis, TX from November Division. Participation in the 9-22, 1991. The CPX called Campaigner's Conference provided Campaigner's Conference 1-92 was an opportunity for the hospital's hosted by the Unit Training Division administrative staff to sustain their of the Academy of Health Sciences, combat skills essential in conserving Fort Sam Houston, and the 112th the fighting strength on the Medical Brigade of the Ohio battlefield. CSSTSS continues to TRP CMD Facility of Year National Guard. The exercise used prove to be state of the art in the Combat Service Support battlefield simulation of Combat Col. Fred Palmer, commander of This is a significant achievement Training Simulation System Service Support; as well as a Troop Command presented a because it demonstrates the unit's (CSSTSS) that is being developed by valuable training tool for Department of the Army Certificate compliance with the Adjutant the Combined Arms Support commanders and their staffs. More of Achievement to Maj. Tom Mix General's goal for our state. The Command at Fort Lee, VA. Key staff information about the Medical executive officer of l/244th Aviation l/244th is located at the Army members of the 159th MASH Component of CSSTSS can be for being selected as Troop Aviation Support Facility, Lakerront received training in skills needed to obtained from Capt. Crafton, Unit Command Facility of the Year for Airport in New Orleans. Pictured provide health service support to the Training Division, AMEDD Center FY-91.