Fall LDX

September 2018

Cadets of the Chippewa Battalion conducted Com- bat Water Survival Training. They also participated in land navigation classes led by MS IV cadets. MS V cadets taught SINGAR training as well as TC3.

Volume 18 / Fall 2018

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The State of the Chippewa Detachment Commander, Professor of Military Science

Fall is upon us in Mid Michigan, the colors are changing, the air is crisp and school is in full swing. The Chippewa Battalion is coming off another successful year in which 20 Cadets commissioned and assumed leadership positions in the Active Army, Reserves, and National Guard. Our Cadets took part in Airborne and Air Assault training, Cultural Understanding & Leadership Program (CULP) in Latvia and Cabo Verde, Cadet Troop Leader Training (CTLT) at Fort Bragg, and a medical internship at Fort Stewart. Seventeen Cadets completed Advanced Camp at Fort Knox, Kentucky over the summer and are leading our Battalion towards another fruitful year. The Cadre, staff, and Cadets are all excited for what this year has in store.

One of the most anticipated changes occurring in the Army over the next couple of years is the implementation of the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). It will replace the current Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), which has been around for 38 years. We are currently incorporating the new events into our physical training; familiarization and diagnostic testing begin next year. The ACFT is both age and gender neutral and is set to become the test of record in October 2020.

I am humbled and honored to be in a position to directly affect the education and development of the Cadets within our Battalion and help to commission officers of character into the total Army. I would like to thank LTC(R) May and MSG(R) Files for their years of dedicated service to our ROTC program. The success of the program is due in large part to their efforts.

I am amazed with the kindness and generosity of our Alumni. Your actions to give back make an impact and leave a lasting impression on our Battalion. We will continue to harness your efforts to enrich the Cadet experience and ensure our program is producing skilled, confident, and ready lieutenants. I encourage you all to send an email, give us a call, or stop by campus and say hello.

FIRE UP CHIPS!

LTC Donny Pratt Professor of Military Science

ROTC Alumni Association President’s Address Greetings to all ROTC Alumni and Friends of the Chippewa Battalion,

The cadets at CMU have impressed me for several years with their intelligence, attitude and fitness. I again have attended several awards and commissioning ceremonies. The cadets have received numerous awards for their accomplishments. I am sure they will give great credit to themselves and to our university, whether in a military career or in numerous civilian occupations after their obligation is over.

I want to give credit to the ROTC cadre. The officers and noncommissioned officers have consistently show great leadership in teaching and leading the cadets. They deserve a lot of gratitude for their work.

The ROTC Military Ball is a great way to meet cadets and friends and socialize with them. The Ball is also where we introduce new alumni members to the Hall of Fame. Join us at the next scheduled Military Ball on February 22, 2019.

This is my last address. I want to thank the University, the ROTC program and the US Army for the many opportunities you have given me, numerous education programs, and the best part—the chance to serve with the American soldier. Thank you!

COL (Ret) Theodore Hummel ‘58 ROTC Alumni Board President

3 Congratulations Second Lieutenants *Denotes Distinguished Military Graduate

September 22, 2017

Aaishah Hasan Military Intelligence (National Guard) from Flint, MI Nicholas Howes Transportation (Army Reserves) from Corunna, MI Guest Speaker—COL (Ret) John W. Randolph

L to R: 2LT Hasan and 2LT Howes COL (Ret) John W. Randolph

December 16, 2017

Chelsea Jean Downer* Military Intelligence (National Guard) from Kent City, MI Benjamin Richard Good Infantry (Active Duty) from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI Caitlin Marie Hill National Guard from Cadillac, MI Guest Speaker—COL (Ret) Curt Royer

L to R: 2LT Downer, 2LT Good, 2LT Hill COL (Ret) Curt Royer

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May 2018 *Denotes Distinguished Military Graduate Mitchell Alan Beekman Field Artillery (Active Duty) from Holland, MI Rachel Lynn Combs Military Intelligence (National Guard) from Troy, MI Zachery Hughes Geno Transportation (National Guard) from Battle Creek, MI Xin Guo Finance Corps (Active Duty) from China Joseph Anthony Hymel Ordnance (Active Duty) from Perrysburg, OH Abbie-Jo Johnson (FSU) Signal (Active Duty) from Saginaw, MI *Bailey Marie Kellerman Transportation (Active Duty) from Bay City, MI Mirela Rose Klem Military Intelligence (National Guard) from Rockford, MI *Kaitlyn Isabella Miller Medical Service Corps (National Guard) from Bitburg, Germany Mia Angelina Segura Quartermaster (Active Duty) from Shelby Twp, MI Devante Anthony Spears Air Defense Artillery (Active Duty) from Muskegon, MI Jacob David Walters Transportation (Active Duty) from Dorr, MI Chae Joseph Whitsitt Military Police (National Guard) from Millersburg, MI

Guest Speaker Major General Gregory J. Vadnais

5 ROTC Events HOMECOMING 2017—CMU vs. Toledo October 14, 2017 Despite the rain and clouds that greeted us on Homecoming morning, Cadets from the Chippewa Battalion’s Queen’s Guard and Cannon Club marched in the parade. A few Cadets even opted to run in the 5K earlier that morning to benefit Special Olympics. The Queen’s Guard presented the colors on the field and at 1530 CDT Beekman and SFC Arganbright’s son, Noah, delivered the game ball signaling the start of the game (pictured below). The ROTC’s Red Leg Cannon Club members were responsible for firing the cannon at the football game—to begin the game and then again for each touchdown and field goal throughout the game. Although Toledo came out the victors with a score of 30-10, a fun-filled, rewarding day was had by all.

ROTC Alumni Chuck Donnell (‘87), Janice (Clelland) Donnell (‘87), Brian Eifler (‘90), Sherry Eifler (‘90) and Wayne Linderman (‘89) returned to their alma mater to enjoy football and fellowship. CMU vs MSU Ranger Challenge by Cadet Courtney Bonneau October 13, 2017

On October 13th, 2017, Central Michigan University and Michigan State University Ranger Challenge teams competed against one another for the opportunity to compete in the Brigade level competition at Fort Knox, KY. Although CMU was defeated, we expanded our knowledge, strength, and teamwork capabilities. The events that we participated in were the modified PT test consisting of 3-minutes of push-ups, 3-minutes of sit-ups, a 3-mile run, a mental challenge exercise, basic land navigation and map reading, 6-mile ruck march, and a One Rope Bridge competition. CMU’s Ranger team performed well in every category and even defeated MSU in land navigation. Everyone pushed themselves physically and mentally. We trained more than we ever had in previous years. We have set a new standard of excellence for CMU’s Ranger team and hope to continue to improve upon.

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FALL FTX by Cadet Lauren Olmstead October 21-22, 2017

Our Fall FTX took place at Rodger’s Heights in Big Rapids, Michigan. Ferris State University and Central Michigan University cadets came together for a weekend of learning and training. The main focus of this FTX was land navigation. Immediately after arriving at Rodger’s Heights on Saturday morning, MS IV cadets had different classes to teach to all MS I, MS II and MS III cadets. Classes were on map reading, using a compass and identifying terrain features. Upon completion of these classes, a Land Navigation Exam was given. All cadets went out on a Land Navigation exercise set up in Rodger’s Heights woods. MS I’s and II’s were paired up and MS III’s went alone. MS IV’s were walking around in the lanes to ensure safety. After dinner the MS III’s went out again alone for night land navigation. MS I’s and II’s were taught more classes by the MS IV’s on camouflaging and setting up sleeping shelters. After finishing these exercises everyone packed up and went to the Armory for a good night’s sleep. Even a little basketball was played before bedtime. Overall, cadets learned how to use and read a map, land navigate and successfully set up shelters. Everyone agreed that this FTX was executed well and time was used wisely.

Cadets Autumn Green and Tyler Good preparing for land navigation

Cadet Brad Harris

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Under The Big Top January 20, 2018—by Cadet Jessica Kontur On January 20th, a group of cadets spent their Saturday afternoon volunteering at a community event. Under the Big Top was a circus-themed event that allowed cadets to run games such as darts, guess how many peanuts in this jar, find this circus animal, and many more. Numerous local businesses as- sisted at the event with tables set up to inform parents about keeping their children healthy and happy. The event also featured CMU’s cheer team and offered free pizza, popcorn and Insomnia Cookies. Overall, cadets en- joyed their time interacting with families from the Mt. Pleasant area.

George C. Marshall Conference February 12-15, 2018—by Cadet Kaitlyn Miller The George C. Marshall Conference hosted at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, was an outstanding leadership experience that taught me skills not only pertinent to being a soldier, but to being a student, and overall a more successful person. Some of the best military leaders such as General Perkins, General Hughes, Lieutenant General Twilly, and retired Surgeon General Horoho, gave riveting and wise speeches that will forever be imbedded in my mind. The entire week was dedicated to emotional intelligence; the definition of it, the purpose behind it and how it can be used to be the best leader possible for future soldiers in the military. But even beyond the education and life lessons provided to me at the conference, were the other amazing cadets I got to meet and spend time with. I was able to reconnect with battle buddies from past Army summer camps and even make new life-long friends as well. The George C. Marshall Conference really made me proud to be a part of this big family called the Army and it is an honor to know that I will soon lead, and hopefully, inspire my own soldiers in the future. Spring 2018 Joint Leadership Development Exercise March 23-25, 2018—by Cadet Jessica Kontur The CMU ROTC Chippewa Battalion and Ferris State ROTC Bulldog Company participated in a spring JLDX at Fort Custer. The purpose of this exercise was to learn more about marksmanship, land naviga- tion and military leadership, and to ultimately put these skills to the test in a field environment. Cadets spent most of Friday in the leadership reaction course forming better team cohesion and brushing up on basic skills, such as movements and the fundamentals of shooting for the following day. Saturday con- sisted of STIX lanes going over movement to contact and react to contact. The cadets ended their week- end at the Land Navigation course on Sunday. Overall, the JLDX experience gave cadets a better feel for what camp may be like this summer, as well as a refresher on basic skills.

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STAFF RIDE—March 16-17, 2018 (Funded by alumni Terry Moore ‘65) By Cadet Jessica Kontur CMU/Ferris Cadets Kellerman, Miller, Kontur, Combs, Vandermolen and VanBuren, along with cadre LTC May and SFC Person, spent a chilly Friday walking the battlefields on Mackinac Island. We visited the British Landing, Battlefield of 1814, Fort Holmes and Fort Mackinac during our 6+ mile walk. This event provided an opportunity for cadets to learn more about the Battle of 1814, along with what made the war successful for the British. We also discussed what American leaders could have done better. Each cadet had an as- signed leader at different parts of the island to analyze their importance during this battle, as well as what they did well or could have done better. Overall, a peaceful and fun weekend was spent at Mackinac Island fulfilling one of our commissioning requirements.

9 2018 Military Ball CMU ROTC Chippewa Battalion’s 65th Military Ball! Guest speaker— BG (Ret) John G. Kulhavi (’65) Hall of Fame Inductees: COL (Ret) John E. Leask, Jr. (’85) and COL (Ret) Harold L. Patrick (’57)

Guest Speaker BG (Ret) John G. Kulhavi (‘65)

Alumni President Theodore Hummel testing the Grog. 10

Nolde Lecture Speaker

LTC (RET) THOMAS G. LOUZON “Desert Shield & Storm from an Armor Company Commander’s Point of View” November 15, 2017

LTC (Ret) Thomas G. Louzon graduated from CMU in May 1983 and received his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army through CMU ROTC. Military assignments included:  2LT Armor at Fort Knox, Basic (August ‘83-December ‘83)  1st Armor Div, Bamberg, Germany, 3/35 Armor (January ‘84- December ‘86); ACO 2nd PLT LDR, 3/35 Support PLT LDR and ACO XO  Fort Knox Advance Course (January ‘87—June ‘87)  Fort Hood, TX (June ‘87), Division Staff; G-3 ops  August 1988—1st of the 8th Calvary as the S-3 AiR  Fort Leavenworth (January ‘89) - March ‘89), attended CASᶟ  July 25, 1990—took command of BCO 1/8 CAV  After Saddam invaded Kwait on August 2, 1990, BCO and 1/8 CAV were the lead elements from 1st CAV Division Deployment to the Desert  Returned back to Fort Hood, Texas, on April 17, 1991, at the conclusion of the war on 28 Feb- ruary 1991. In December of 1991 LTC (Ret) Thomas Louzon gave up his company command and moved to Albany, New York, where he taught ROTC courses at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He earned his Master’s Degree in Urban & Environmental Studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in May 1995. LTC (Ret) Louzon retired from the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Contract Com- pliance Programs in Detroit, Michigan, on September 22, 2017. He currently resides in Royal Oak, Michigan, with his wife, Linda. They have three children—Max, Rachel and Patrick.

The COL William B. Nolde Lecture Series began in 1998. In honor of COL Nolde, a Military Science professor at CMU and the last official casualty of the Vietnam War, the series goal is to promote an understanding of the role the U.S. Armed Forces plays in American society and history. It is also designed to help students understand the importance of leadership roles in both society and the military.

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Cadet Brock Crystal, Fort Knox, 15 June—15 July, Advanced Camp For every major event and ceremony, we recite our creed. It teaches us that Army Cadet stands for future warrior leader, so we practice and learn to better lead others. This summer I had the distinct pleasure of putting my skills into action at Fort Knox. For thirty-one days our platoon of thirty-five cadets led each other through processing, warrior skills, and field exercises. The heat, the hills, and the ticks brought out the true colors in each of us—aided somewhat by our cadre and our mission set. I was part of the 3rd Regiment’s Charlie Company 3rd Platoon. We came from many different schools—we all had unique strengths and weaknesses—but from the start we agreed that success or failure would come for the entire platoon. Every platoon member , from platoon member from platoon leader to private had an important role to embrace. One captain called it “Servant Leadership,” a lieutenant called it “individual Initiative and Proactive Thinking.” By any name it was likely our most important lesson of camp: to be an effective leader, an officer must understand what he is asking of soldiers and be willing to do the same. Leadership and Excellence.

CULP (Cultural Understanding and Leadership Program) in Latvia by CDT Courtney Bonneau (CMU) and CDT Maxwell Cuper (FSU) Going to another country can be challenging, stressful and mentally taxing. However, it can also be a life changing experience. It can be heart-stopping, breathtaking, and an experience that is incomparable to any other. We are Cadets Courtney Bonneau (Central Michigan University) and Maxwell Cuper (Ferris State University). We both participated in the Cultural Understanding and Leadership Program (CULP) in Latvia, near the Baltic Sea and Russia. We had many opportunities and were assigned many tasks. The majority of our time was spent working with the Latvian Army, 2nd Infantry Battalion, Bravo Coy (Company). We took part in Operation Saber Strike, a NATO training exercise created to foster cohesion and develop joint capabilities with foreign counterparts. Not only did we work with the Latvian military, we also did volunteer work and community service. One example is the Zvannieku Family Home, a home for orphaned children from rural Eastern Latvia. We worked with Canadian soldiers at the Zvannieku Family Home to produce firewood for their home. The firewood that we produced was worth approximately €2,000 and will be used to heat the home through the coming winter. We also went to several other places including Cesis Medieval Castle, Riga, Soviet Era Bunker Complex, War Museum, Occupation Museum, Auto Museum, Art Museum, Zoo, Community Outreach at Ligatne Nature Trails, WWII Stalag, Soviet Military Museum, Napoleonic Fortress, and many other places. We learned a lot during this life changing experience, including new tactics and were exposed to the daily operating procedures of a foreign military. Culture is important, and understanding not only the history, but also the people, helps us build a stronger team to achieve excellence into the future. Culture has a significant role in the military and this has taught us to expand our knowledge of other countries, languages, and the entire concept of leadership. We highly recommend the CULP experience to any Cadet looking to expand their horizons. It truly is a life changing experience.

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Cadet Benjamin Martinez, CULP Cabo Verde, Africa Experience During my time in Africa I had a few overarching reflective ideas of the country, my experience, and what I learned to improve myself. Throughout each experience, there was a common theme of not having a lot of resources. The military did not have many weapons, weapon variety, nor plentiful ammunition. Their uniforms were not all the same and safety precautions were not as strict as we are accustomed to. Participating in their obstacle course gave us a real life view of how the Cabo Verdean military trains. The mil to mil experience allowed us to do all the tasks unified with the Cabo Verdean Army. In addition to the beautiful scenery on our hike down the mountain to our next mission, we witnessed areas of poverty. Despite the conditions the Cabo Verdeans lived in, they were always happy and extremely resourceful with the resources they had. Our team also spent time in the Capitol city and a weekend with the scouts. During a day spent at a University for Children of Africa, we had fun playing with the children, serving them lunch and making paper origami with them. One of the most impactful evenings was a large religious ceremony for an entire community. They carried an American flag because we were there and included us in the ceremony. The entire community danced with us and treated us like we were one of them. The culture was incredible to see from our differences to our similarities. Their culture is so open and somewhat stress free unlike our structured culture. Although there were many differences, our cultures correlated more than I expected. We knew the same music and danced for fun. We had mutual respect for each other and could communicate through similar gestures like waves and smiles. I learned so much from this mission and I highly encourage other ROTC Cadets to apply for this amazing experience.

Cadet Ben Martinez

Cadet Brendan Sawyer—Advanced Camp and CTLT —2018 This past summer I attended 7th Regiment U.S. Army ROTC Advanced Camp. It is easy to say that Advanced Camp was one of the more challenging, yet one of the most rewarding, accomplishments that I have overcome. Advanced Camp gave me an opportunity to explore characteristics that make me a good leader, as well as challenge me both physically and mentally. It was also a great opportunity for me to identify key areas that could use improvement to better my leadership potential. Following Advanced Camp, I traveled to Fort Bragg, NC, for CTLT. During my time at Fort Bragg, I was attached to the 1-319 Airborne Field Artillery Regiment as part of 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division. Here I shadowed a 1LT who was a Fire Support Officer who taught me the many duties and responsibilities required of a new Field Artillery Lieutenant. I also grasped a better understanding of how the Field Artillery branch contributes to overall mission success. Overall, CST 2018 was a fantastic experience that I will never forget.

CDT Sawyer shooting a .300 Win Mag sniper rifle with an assigned sniper team.

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Cadet Lauren Olmstead, Cadet AMEDD Internship Program, Fort Stewart, GA This summer I had the opportunity to participate in the Cadet AMEDD Internship Program at Ft. Stewart. This experience was by far my favorite thing I have gotten to do in college. I will be going to Optometry school in the fall of 2019, so I got to shadow an optome- trist for three weeks. Being able to see what an Army optometrist does every day was invaluable and a great learning experience. While I was in Ft. Stewart, I shadowed a Captain, Lieutnant Colonel, and a civilian optometrist. I was mainly with the Lieutenant Colonel and he was very helpful and explained many eye conditions I had never seen before. At the end of my three weeks in Georgia, I had been taught how to use all the eye equipment, seen an optic nerve, and learned how to use a slit lamp. Just by learning these few tasks, I will be far ahead of my peers in Optometry school. The in- ternship program was such an amazing time and I could not be more grateful that I had the opportunity to be a part of it.

Airborne School Experience, by Cadet Caleb Redman, Fort Benning, Georgia I went to Airborne School in July 2018 at Fort Benning, Georgia. Airborne School consisted of three weeks of train- ing with an intense focus on physical fitness. The first week is called Ground Week—this is when you learn how to properly assemble your harness and parachute and jump out of C-17 and C-130 mock doors so that you can get used to the size of the door, etc. Week two is called Tower week—this is where the instructors introduced us to the 34 foot towers where we jumpd out of mock C-130 doors 34 feet up attached to a zip line. We were also taught PLF’s (Parachute Landing Falls). The most important thing we were taught on how to fall is “Feed and Knees To- gether!” Week three—this was the best and most amazing week—Jump Week. You execute five jumps from both a C-17 and C-130 aircraft and properly go through your progressions in the air that you have been taught. Once you accomplish all the training successfully you earn your wings which is extremely rewarding and an honor to be a part of.

14 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees

Harold L. Patrick Inducted, Spring 2018 CMU ROTC: Class of 1957

Harold L. Patrick graduated from Central Michigan University in June 1957 as a Distinguished Military Graduate. He received his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army through CMU ROTC, and was assigned to the Army Signal Corps. Mr. Patrick served in the U.S. Army for 26 years, retiring at the rank of Colonel.

COL Patrick’s service included two combat tours in Vietnam and two overseas tours in Germany. Among his many accomplishments, COL Patrick received two Legions of Merit, Bronze Star, and two Meritorious Service medals. While in the service, COL Patrick received a Master of Business Administration from Michigan State University, and attended the Naval War College and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Upon his retirement from the military in 1985, COL Patrick continued to serve his country as a communications and electronics standards consultant, supporting the U.S. Air Force and North Atlantic Treaty Organization, until his retirement in 2012. COL Patrick resides in Falls Church, Virginia, and is a proud parent of three children, and two grandchildren.

John E. Leask, Jr. Inducted, Spring 2018 CMU ROTC: Class of 1985

Colonel John E. Leask Jr. received his Commission as an Infantry Second Lieutenant from Central Michigan University in May, 1985 as a Distinguished Military Graduate. His assignments were as Rifle Platoon Leader, Mortar Platoon Leader, Infantry Company Commander, and Battalion Executive Officer in the 1-125th Infantry Battalion: Plans & Operations Officer and Range Division Chief at Camp Grayling, Michigan; Assistant G3 for Training, HQ Michigan Army National Guard; BiLateral Affairs Officer, Riga, Latvia, EUCOM; Commander 1st BN 177th Training Regiment (Infantry); Mobilization Readiness Officer, HQ Michigan National Guard; Heavy Brigade Embedded Training Team Chief Afghanistan; Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, G3, and Chief of Staff for Joint Forces Headquarters, Michigan Army National Guard. He retired in June, 2013, with nearly 38 total years of Enlisted and Commissioned Service.

His Military Awards and Decorations include The Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (3), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3), Army Achievement Medal (3), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Navy “E”, Navy Good Conduct Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Overseas Service Ribbon (2), Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, NATO Service Medal, Parachutist Badge, Latvian Order of Honorable Merit, and the Latvian National Guard Medal of Honorable Service. Colonel Leask holds a Baccalaureate Degree and a Certificate in Secondary Education from Central Michigan University.

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION FOR ROTC HALL OF FAME

1. Letter of nomination, stating achievements and contributions. 2. Supporting documentation to verify nominee’s eligibility (DD 214; Military/Civilian Resume; Officer Record Brief; and other pertinent information). 3. Current address, phone number and email address of yourself and the nominee.

The ROTC Alumni Board will select the Hall of Fame member. Individuals must have made a significant contribution to ROTC achievement, tradition, or history. Normally, no person shall be eligible until after a period of 10 years subsequent to death, retirement, or departure from the Chippewa Battalion, which ever occurs earlier.

Mail your nomination to: Central Michigan University Military Science Department, Finch 111 Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859

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LTC Robert May MSG Tim Files

LTC Robert May and MSG Tim Files both retired from the Army this spring. We wish them well as they move on into civilian life. Thank you for all that you have done for the Chippewa Battalion and the ROTC cadets. We value the training and expertise that you shared over the years.

Congratulations!

ROTC Alumni Association Board 2017-18

COL (Ret) Theodore Hummel, President ‘58. Retired from active duty in June 1988. Subsequently he was a commer- cial Real Estate broker. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009 Donald P. Case, Vice President ‘60. Don served as the President of the ROTC AA from 2002 to 2005. ROTC Hall of Fame, 2006.

John Fisher ‘70. John served as president of ROTC AA 2005-09. Retired Associate Vice President for Residences and Auxiliary Services at CMU in September of 2015.

BG (Ret) John G. Kulhavi ‘65. Retired from Merrill Lynch & Co. Inducted as a Charter Member into the Hall of Fame in 1997.

Honorable Fred M. Mester ‘59. Retired as Chief Judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court in MI. ROTC Hall of Fame, 2001.

Terence F. Moore ‘65. Terry served as president of ROTC AA 2009-2011. Terry is President Emeritus of Mid Michi- gan Health. Inducted as a Charter Member of the ROTC Hall of Fame in 1997.

LTC (Ret) Kenneth G. Scott, Secretary ‘60. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000. William F. Sowle, Treasurer ‘55. Bill served as the first President of the ROTC AA from 1997-2002. ROTC Hall of Fame, 2002.

Honorable Joseph P. Swallow ‘55. Chief Judge for the 26th Judicial Circuit Court in Michigan. ROTC Hall of Fame, 2001.

LTC (Ret) Steven J. Sparling ‘92. Retired from the Army in 2015. Director of Institutional Research at West Shore Community College.

MAJ (Ret) Wayne Linderman, ‘89. Exited Active Duty in 1996 as a Captain. Promoted to Major in USAR. Owner/ President of Pioneer Systems Group in Holland, Michigan.

COL (Ret) Curtis Royer, ‘88. Retired after 24 years of service. Appointed COL in 2009. JROTC teacher since 2012 at one of the inner city schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

LTC Donald Pratt, PMS/Chair of MSL Department and Ex Officio member of the ROTC Alumni Association Board.

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Ferris State University—Bulldog Company Ferris State Army ROTC is well into the Fall semester and already great things are happening. 2LT Swymeler and Cadet Garcia’s Summer recruiting success, which boosted our Freshman class from 7 to 30, caught the attention of administrators across campus. A second college (College of Arts and Sciences) now wants to integrate Army ROTC cadets and lieutenants into their registration process, just like the College of Education and Human Services did this past summer. This more than doubles ROTC exposure. Is it possible to double Freshman class enrollment to 60? We’ll see. We are very proud to announce that Tristan Sparks, an MSII student, finished 4th place in the Michigan National Guard soldier of the year competition. He was the first to complete the ruck march and also was the top performer in the stress shoot event. He also achieved second place in the obstacle course. His overall performance places him in the top 1% amongst his peers. Cadet Crystal, the Cadet Battalion Commander, made great strides in integrating CMU and FSU programs by fully incorporating Ferris into all planning and communications. He makes it a point to visit Ferris, even attending early morning PT sessions; an hour’s drive from CMU. During a recent Ferris State football game, members of the ROTC Cannon Club were accosted by an intoxicated and belligerent man. Lacking police support for over an hour’s time, Cadet Smolinski and Cadet Garcia, under the direction of 2LT Swymeler, successfully contained the incident and eventually resolved it in a calm, professional manner. LTC Pratt was impressed with their professionalism and coined each of them. Our resident National Guard Recruiter, SFC Papke, was recently promoted to his current rank and accepted another position. SFC Papke was a true asset to this program, a fine example of an NCO who lives Army Values and will be sorely missed. His replacement, SFC Klemkosky, is no stranger to both recruiting and to ROTC. His last position, as a matter of fact, was with the University of Michigan’s ROTC Department. We welcome him; along with his many years of stellar performance and experience into our program. One of CPT O’Neil’s areas of focus is on the conduct of ROTC labs. His primary goal is to ensure labs support both FTX and Advanced Camp training objectives. With that in mind, he has targeted historically weak areas of infantry tactics and land navigation in an effort to give our cadets the very best training base needed to excel during these two culminating events. In addition, ROTC instructors are now tasked with reviewing lab training objectives in class prior to lab. For the third year in a row, Alma College hosted cadet water safety training at their 25 meter swimming pool. Cadets safely executed training and had a great time in the process. After cadets met the training objectives, SFC Person organized relay teams and held swimming competitions between groups of cadets. Everyone had fun!

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ALUMNI NEWS

ALUMNI UPDATES BG Brian S. Eifler, a Central Michigan University graduate and 1990 alumnus of the CMU ROTC program, has earned his first star after being promoted to brigadier general. BG Eifler, a native of Farmington Hills, was promoted during a ceremony held in November 2017 at Fort Drum, NY.

BG Darren L. Werner, a Mayville, Michigan native and CMU ROTC 1988 graduate, was promoted to Brigadier General on January 19, 2018, at a ceremony hosted by Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4 (Logistics), Lieutenant General Aundre F. Piggee.

OBITUARY Norbert Kenneth Miller, Jr., 74, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, passed away Friday, July 6, 2018. Norbert was a CMU ROTC class of 1967 graduate. He joined the Army in 1968 and served as an officer in Vietnam. After his return, he taught at Montabella High School and coached football for 35 years. Norb was a member of the CMU ROTC Alumni Chapter for many years. He will be missed by all.

ROTC CADRE

LTC Donald E. Pratt CPT Patrick O’Neil MSG Hoye Royals Professor of Military Science Assistant Professor Senior Military Instructor of Military Science CPT Andrew Briggs SFC Jason Person SFC Chris Arganbright Asst Professor of Military Science Training NCO/Instructor National Guard ROTC Liaison NCO

Mr. Brian Jones Mr. Kevin Babcock 1LT Jennifer Swymeler (FSU) Human Resources Technician Recruiting Operations Assistant Professor Officer of Military Science Mr. Andrew Harter (FSU) Contracted Instructor

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GIFT FOR THE ROTC PROGRAM

Donations positively impact the ROTC Battalion and the activities that Cadets participate in. We greatly appreciate any donation to the program, as it helps offset the cost of Cadet participation. Please consider making a contribution to one of the following areas. Your gift will impact all areas of Cadet morale, recruiting, retention and team building. ROTC Development Fund BG John Kulhavi Scholarship COL William B. Nolde Scholarship Michigan 22 and Beyond Fund William R. Talcott Award These accounts actively support the future Officers in the United States Army. The ROTC Cadet commitment is very time consuming, making it difficult to work many hours at a job. Therefore, your donations help supplement their income to focus on academics and ROTC. You may contribute to one of the existing accounts at any time, or you can create your own charitable endowment fund. Your gift may qualify you for a federal charitable tax deduction as a gift to Central Michigan University. This qualifies as a charitable contribution to higher education for which the federal government per- mits a deduction for individuals who itemize on tax returns. Legacy gifts can be made now or deferred to a later time. Some types of planned gifts enable you to support CMU and receive tax benefits up front, while allowing you to sustain your current lifestyle by making use of bequests through a will, retirement plan assets, and charitable trusts. Donations can also be given online at https://www.cmich.edu/der/Giving/Pages/Onlinegiving.aspx

THANK YOU!

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Thank you! We appreciate the many opportunities that are made possible by your generosity and support of the CMU Chippewa Battalion.

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