TNSG Newsletter Coming Soon! Message from the Commander

The State of Tennessee is blessed to have selfless servants SDF Nationwide COMEX June 25 such as yourself willing to serve others when needed. We are truly blessed for the support of our families; for their Lancaster Parade sacrifice allows us to serve. July 3 (HHC, 2nd BST, 61st) The Tennessee State Guard remains strong as the numbers within our ranks grows; our readiness improves as we continue to enhance our SGAUG Annual Conf. skills in disaster mitigation, preparedness and response. I encourage you to con- September 16-18 tinue improve your skills; When needed, we will be there ... ready to serve.

SGAUS Chaplain Thank you for spreading the word about the mission of the Tennessee State Training Guard. Your efforts are working as Tennessee patriots join our organization. September 16-17 When people understand what the Tennessee State Guard is, they like you, are SGAUS JAG Training willing to serve. After all, we are the Volunteer State. September 16-17 May 2016 marks 150 years of honoring Memorial Day. It is an especially ideal TNSG Annual Christmas Banquet time to remember all the Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice over the December 3 past 241 years. Pause and remember the men and women who served our nation and selflessly surrendered the precious gift of life so that others could live free. We are united in remembrance because we know that Freedom is not free. We owe a great debt and repay that debt through our service as State Guards- men serving with honor and dignity to help others besides ourselves. We can only encourage neighbors, acquaintances and co-workers to do the same. God Bless our fallen, their families, and you.

Kenneth Takasaki BG(TN) Tennessee State Guard Commanding Page # 2

Retirement of Brigadier General Jerrold C. Pigg Deputy Commanding General-East

Brigadier General Jerrold C. Pigg is scheduled for retirement on 3 December 2016. He is the Deputy Command- ing General-East.

Previous assignments of BG Pigg were the Headquarters Chief of Staff and Commander of the 3rd Regiment. Prior to joining the Tennessee State Guard in 2001, BG Pigg retired as a Major from the United States Army having served on active duty with the Army and Tennessee Army National Guard, with the 278th Armored Cavalry Regi- ment, commanding two armored cavalry troops and his final assignment was as the OIC of the Catoosa Training Center. During his years on active duty, General Pigg served at the Army’s Infantry School and in the 197th Infantry Brigade.

BG Pigg enlisted in the US Army, 15 September 1969 and completed Infantry (11B) training. He is an Infantry veteran of both the Vietnam and Cold Wars. As an E-5, he received a direct commission to Infantry Lieutenant. He was proficient on tactics and every infantry weapon. BG Pigg completed the Infantry Officer Basic Course, Armor Officer Advanced Course, M-60 Tank Commander Certifica- tion Course, -M 1 Tank Commander Certification Course, and Command and Gen- eral Staff College. He excelled in tank weapons and armored cavalry tactics. His Federal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (2nd award), Army Achievement Medal. Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal (2nd award), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (1 silver oak leaf cluster), Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with silver hour glass device), Army Service Ribbon, Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon, Expert Rifle Badge, Sharpshooter Pistol Badge, Sharpshooter Machinegun Badge.

Tennessee Army National Guard Awards and Badges-The Adjutant General’s Rib- bon for Valor, Tennessee Commendation Ribbon ( 2nd award), Tennessee Service Ribbon (4th award) Tennessee Volunteer Ribbon, Senior Recruiter Badge (Gold), and Governor’s Award for Outstanding Achievement, and the NGAT “Minuteman Award”. BG Pigg retired from the Tennessee Army National Guard as a Cavalry Major. In the TNSG, he earned the Distinguished Service, Meritorious Service, Officer Achievement, and Commendation Ribbons, Tennessee Defense Service Ribbon, Military Readiness Ribbon, 2nd award, Community Volunteer Service Rib- bon, the Senior MEMS Badge, SGAUS Meritorious Service Medal, and has a FCC General radio license.

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Retirement of Brigadier General Jerrold C. Pigg Deputy Commanding General-East Cont.

He also has the US President’s Volunteer Service Award.

“No greater sacrifice can anyone offer than to serve his country and his state. No higher honor can I have than to have served alongside you, my military brothers and sisters. The bond we have in the TNSG needs no explanation. To others, no explanation will ever be adequate.”

He and his wife Frances live in Kingsport and have a son and daughter and four granddaughters.

Conference Registration Link

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Cyber Shield by LTC Froggatt

Cyber Shield 16 was held at CAMP ATTERBURY, IN from 18 – 29 April 2016. Cyber warriors from across the country gathered to kick off Cyber Shield 2016 (CS16), a defensively focused U.S. Army Na- tional Guard cyber training exercise designed to educate and enhance cyber-capable forces. CS16 was a two-week training exercise; the first week consisted of training classes, which participants can attend to enhance their skills, for recertification, or continuing education credits used to maintain their existing credentials. The second week consisted of an actual training exercise where teams used their technical skills to defend the network in all out cyber war. “Train as you fight,” said LTC(US) Henry Capello, CS16 Exercise Commander/ Lead Planner and Louisiana Army National Guard Information Operations and Cyber Planner. “Cyber Shield is a premiere exercise the National Guard Bureau hosts for all 50 states and four territories to bring in their cyber defense operation elements, which helps us protect both the Guard-Net and the state’s or territories’ critical infrastructure and networks.” LTC(TN) Rick Froggatt and SFC(TN) David Gatewood of the Tennessee State Guard were in attendance participating on the combined Tennessee – Alabama National Guard team. CS16 included participants from Army and Air National guardsmen, Army Reserve soldiers, Marines and civilians from state government agencies, federal agencies, industry partners, and academia.

After a week of intense training that ranged from bit level reverse engineering malware to collecting and monitoring logs from across a network; attendees gathered with their teams over the weekend to prepare and test their systems for the coming cyber war. The cyber war utilized a real world scenario with the blue team defending, red team (OPFOR) attacking, and white cell overseeing the battlefield. At the conclusion of each day throughout week two, a debrief of the day’s events was held with all three components in attendance to enhance learning. The training concluded with all components going over the week’s events on Friday morning after which attendees departed for home.

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Tennessee State Guard Completes Annual Training by 2LT Estes, PAO

SMYRNA, TENNESSEE – On March 11-13, 2016 the Tennessee State Guard (TNSG) held its Annual Training at the Tennessee National Guard Volunteer Training Cen- ter in Smyrna, Tennessee. 72 soldiers, officers, and cadre from all four TNSG regiments, 62nd Medical, and Headquarters, Headquarters Command (HHC) participated in the training, one of the largest and most complex training scenarios in Check out the recent memory. 18 OBC/WOBC officers and warrant officers completed the sec- Tennessee state ond consecutive on-site course, 17 Advanced Leader Course (ALC) noncommis- sioned officers completed that course, and 4 new soldiers completed Initial Entry Guard Facebook Training (IET). 29 cadre were in attendance and provided training and instruc- page. tion.

The intent of Annual Training (AT) is to bring together the soldiers of the TNSG to prepare for deployment in the event of emergency in the State of Tennessee. Sing into your The TNSG, as part of the Military Department of Tennessee, is charged with the following: Facebook The purpose of the Tennessee State Guard is to provide a professional comple- account and in ment of personnel to support the State mission of the Tennessee National Guard, by assisting the Tennessee Army National Guard as a force multiplier, and at the search bar type direction of the Adjutant General, to assist civil authorities with disaster relief, Tennessee State humanitarian causes, ceremonial service, religious and medical support for the well being and safety of the citizenry of Tennessee. Guard AT is the preparation for the fulfillment of this mission. It has been held annually since 1987 when the TNSG was reactivated, and the task is to continually improve the quality of AT in preparation for deployment. The 2016 AT clearly achieved this goal, and then some. BG Kenneth Takasaki, CG of the TNSG, com- mented on the 2016 Annual Training (AT):

The performance of TNSG represents the finest that Tennessee has to offer. These soldiers are selfless servants caring for others over self, and TNSG soldiers are dedicated professionals training to be prepared to help the citizens of Ten- nessee should events call for TNSG’s service. I expect nothing less than excellent performance, and I challenge all soldiers to do their very best. It is an honor to serve with, and be a part of, the Tennessee Volunteers.

In addition to AT four classes were held: Initial Entry Training (IET), Advanced Leader Course (ALC), Officer Basic Course (OBC), and Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC). In addition to the online training for National Incident Manage- ment System (NIMS), much of the training in TNSG is done online. The 2016 OBC/ WOBC was the second consecutive on-site instruction, and consensus is that the real-time on-site training is an improvement over the online instruction. Online training will continue in support of all TNSG training, and will be available when on-site instruction is not available.

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Tennessee State Guard Completes Annual Training Cont.

by 2LT Estes, PAO Cont

Cadre working as Instructors at AT for the several instructional classes (Initial Entry Training, Advanced Leader Course, Officer Basic Course, Warrant Officer Basic Course) included: COL John Carlton MAJ Melinda Richards

COL Dale Barner MAJ Thomas Smith

LTC Scott Dunlop CPT Alan Bagley

LTC Colby Ritter CPT Ted Shelton

MAJ William Lineberry CCWO5 Phil Wulff

MAJ Doug Monohan CW2 Bradley Cochrane

The March 2016 Initial Entry Training Class included: PFC Daniel Brown PFC Marshall Eubanks CPL Casey Gillespie PFC Rodney Hayatte 2LT Gregory Sandlin

The Advanced Leader Course Class of March 2016 included: SSG Nicholas Baker SGT Mike Smith

SFC Julian Burke CPL David Sloan

SGT Christopher Clepper SGT Ronald Vowell

CPL Nathaniel Jones CPL Richard Wood

SSG Michael Fornecker CPL Kenneth Krankin

CPL Adam Fredette PFC Rhani Rankin

SSG Derrick Kite

CPL Shane Lawson

Special awards were earned by CPL Nathaniel Jones and CPL Richard Wood.

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Tennessee State Guard Completes Annual Training Cont. by 2LT Estes, PAO Cont

The Officer Basic Course (OBC) and Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) included CW2 Thomas Basham WO1 Mickey Miller 1LT Steven Compton CPT Andrew Perkins CPT William Corley 2LT Nathan Rogers 2LT Anthony Crawford WO1 Michael Simpson 2LT Steven Estes CPT Kevin Turnage 1LT Lee Harrison 2LT Oscar Upchurch W01 Fred Harvey WO1 William Welker 2LT James Jacobs 1LT Tad Wintermeyer 2LTs Lujan Meketi 2LT Christine Millar

Special Award was given to 2LT Nathan Rogers.

Appointments and Promotions:

Appointed was Warrant Officer 1 (WO1) William “Brad” Welker. WO1 Welker retired as a Lieutenant from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) with thirty-two years service, the last eight years was spent as the Commander of the Universal City Sheriff’s Station. Highlights of his LASD duties include management of the Welcome Party for the 2000 Democratic National Convention, public safety response and resources during the 1994 World Soccer Cup, the Pasadena Rose Parade, and major disturbances during the 1992 Los Angeles Civil Disorder. WO2 Welker worked for the California Office of Emergency Services (OES) as an adjunct instructor at the California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI), and is a certified trainer for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP). His instructional duties are a significant asset to the TNSG, and will be utilized in training TNSG personnel at both regimental and cadre levels for disaster preparedness.

Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) was MAJ Steve Hill. LTC Hill is a retired Army Military Intelligence officer whose last duty assignment was at the Defense Intelligence Agency. LTC Hill is currently dual hatted as the -S 2, 3rd Regiment and Commander of the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Regiment. LTC Hill worked for several defense contractors post retirement, including Computer Sciences Corporation and General Dynamics. He retired from ManTech International in May 2015 and operates Celtic Cross Inc., a small business specializing in Continuity of Opera- tions planning. LTC Hill is a Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), and was the author or editor of more than 200 classified Intelligence or Nuclear Command and Control Systems.

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Tennessee State Guard Completes Annual Training Cont. by 2LT Estes, PAO Cont

Also promoted to First Lieutenant (1LT) was Second Lieutenant (2LT) Anthony Crawford. 1LT Crawford hails from Hermitage, TN, and currently works as a security consultant for KST Security. 1LT Crawford has worked as a security professional for over 23 years, and is board certified in security management with 6 years of antiterrorism force protection work for all branches of the military as well as for multiple government agencies. He is also certified in infrastructure protection through Texas A&M University, and is NIMS Basic certified. 1LT Crawford attended IET in July 2015, and the OBC in March 2016. His duties include program manager for TNSG’s Handgun Carry Permit process, and effective March 2016 is also serving as assistant director military personnel. 1LT Crawford was tasked with implementing SOPs for TNSG ID cards division wide, and as such will design the processes for application, coordinating photos and storage, information and ID tracking, and distribution.

Lancaster Parade

*Mark you Calendars 3rd of July *Bring the family, enjoy the festivities and walk in the Parade.

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2016 Tennessee State Guard Foundation Individual Donors

Diamond—over 5000.00

Mr. Lee Beaman

Platinum—Donations of $1001.00 or more

CW4 Wanda Bellow

State Guard Association of the United States

Gold—Donations of $501.00 to $1000.00

BG Kenneth Takasaki

COL Juan Santiago

COL Ray Harwell

MAJ Thomas Smith

CPT Alan Bagley

1SG Richardson & Mrs. Mary Richardson

Provost Marshal Office

Hospital Corporation of America (HCA)

Silver—Donations of $101.00 to $500.00

COL Tina Bailey

LTC Rhonda Shinn

CSM Dennis Ward

Bronze— Donations up to $100.00

None

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FTX with 1st REGT and 2nd BST by 2LT Greenfield (2nd BST)

“Confidence comes from discipline and training” - Robert Kiyosaki With this quote in mind, more than 40 soldiers from 1st Regiment and 2nd BST of Tennessee State Guard held a joint training exercise at the Tennessee Army National Guard (TNANG) Volunteer Training Center (VTC) in Milan, TN on 8-10 April 2016. The operation, Exercise Passing Storm, simulated a devastating tornadic event affecting a small town in rural Tennessee. Soldiers worked in teams to address various aspects related to an event response of this nature.

Teams were responsible for establishment of a POD (Point of Distribution) to respond to the community’s supply needs. Decisions were made on POD size and scope, location and specific ingress/egress aspects to fit the needs of the affected area. MAJ Douglas Monohan evaluated the groups work during this exercise.

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FTX with 1st REGT and 2nd BST Cont. by 2LT Greenfield (2nd BST)

Using the TNANG Urban Training Facility, teams conducted search and rescue missions in the simulated town affected by the weather event. Causalities were mimicked by other soldiers participating in the event. Upon searching the structures, markings were made on the exterior walls indicating the status per FEMA standards. Upon find- ing civilians needing medical attention, communication to arrange transport was held over an emergency communication system set up during the training. All participating soldiers had the opportunity to work through each aspect of the training mission. Regular rotations of the groups ensured involve- ment in all aspects. All indicators will show this was a successful training mission. MAJ Shanks (2nd BST), added “I’ve been in the TN State Guard for over 10 years, this is the first joint training of this type, with two units intermingling.” He went on to add, “It was good to see the 1st Regiment, and everyone had a posi- tive training experience.”

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MEMS TRAINING ESSENTIAL FOR MISSION SUCCESS By COL(TN) Wayne Christopher

The majority of the items on Tennessee State Guard's Mission Essential Task List (METL) concern augmenting and supporting the National Guard when called on to respond to natural or man made disasters. As a result, it relies on MEMS training for mission success. All prior service recruits, as well as those without prior military service, must now complete the Points of Distribution Course (IS 26). In addition, they must also complete all Basic MEMS courses before being sworn-in. And some promotions require Basic or Senior MEMS, or equivalent training. The TNSG has significantly increased the percentage of those with MEMS and POD training during the past year. The total with MEMS certificates has increased from 39 to 52 percent. The overall total that are POD trained has increased from 69 to 93 percent. And most Units now have 100 percent of their soldiers POD trained.

POD and MEMS Trained Soldiers April 2016

UNIT POD POD % BASIC SENIOR MASTER MEMS % HHC 48 100 18 3 3 45 1ST REGT 55 95 17 1 2 34 2ND BST 26 100 7 0 2 35 3RD REGT 58 100 38 8 4 86 4TH REGT 19 100 7 1 1 47 61ST MED 15 60 10 1 1 48 TOTAL 221 93 97 14 13 52 2015 184 69 83 8 14 39

The MEMS program prepares the TNSG to assist fellow Tennesseans in the event disasters occur and is an essential part of its military training.

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4th REGT FTX By Dr. Butch Varner CH(MAJ) TNSG 4th REGT

As the Fourth Regiment of the Tennessee State Guard arrived at the Catoosa Volunteer Tennessee Guard Training Site on the 15th of April, excitement was in the air as Service Members (SMs) began to gather and sign in to begin preparations for our mission ahead. Fourth Regiment SMs were “activated” on Thursday evening with an exercise message of a Earthquake Scenario in West Tennessee with call up of the Ten- nessee State Guard to mobilize to the Tennessee National Guard Training Site at Catoosa, GA for deployment as Mission Response Package (MRP) teams. After initial formation, SMs were transported to the Pace Count range to determine and/or verify their individual pace counts. That night, service members prepared for the next day’s exercise, began fire watch sentry and TOC operations, and the CADRE provided last minute training. 0500 on Saturday met SMs with a wake call to begin with morning chow and a day of exercise training operations. As the MRP teams moved out to their starting points, we were joined by students from Miller-Motte Technical College (MMTC) to serve as casualties and live role players in our Hope Town training event. The MRP teams were then transported to staging / start areas for their land navigation, TOC Operations, Field Communications Antenna / Radio setup, and Hope Town USAR Building Mark- ing and Clearing station rotations. During this time, the MMTC students donned themselves with theatrical blood and wounds and took their places inside of a three story, connex constructed building that would serve as the Hope Town community devastated by the simulated earthquake.

A 4th REGT Mission Response Package (MRP) team treats wounded civilians in the “Hopetown” earthquake scenario. (From left to right: CPL(TN) Ken Rankin, Micah Varner (Miller Motte Technical College volunteer), SSG(TN) Mike Fornecker, and 2LT(TN) Trey Upchurch.)

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4th REGT FTX By Dr. Butch Varner CH(MAJ) TNSG 4th REGT

MRP teams were thrust into setting up a field Tactical Operations Center. Getting radio communications and command and control up quickly was essential. At the field radio antenna and radio set up site, MRP teams were challenged to set up an inverted V Balanced, Terminated, Folded Dipole (BTFD) High Frequency (HF) radio antenna and successfully transmit and receive digital HF traffic utilizing RMS Express and the Winlink messaging system. MRP teams at the LandNAV station navigated through a five leg course with azimuth and distances. At each leg’s end point, they radioed an exercise message inject to the TOC and received their next step instructions, azimuth, and distance. At the last leg, teams arrived at Hope Town to begin the next stage. When it came time for the Hope Town Scenario, there were seven participants with theatrical blood and wounds ready to evaluation and treatment. As MRP members entered the building, a smoke bomb was released that simulated a gas leakage. The MRP teams were directed to pick their equipment and go to work evaluating the building damage, evaluating patients and treating and removing them from the hazardous scene. MRP teams turned off the electricity and gas SGT(TN) Tripp Snodgrass prepares to shoot an to the building. Azimuth in the FTX Land Navigation

The urgency was seen on every team member's face as they rotated through each exercise station. The training was hard and realistic. On Sunday, Chapel service helped prepare SMs for their individual warrior spirit, and tips on returning home to our families. The weekend ended with a gradua- tion ceremony including a pass and review. Individuals and teams were recog- nized for their dedication and service over the course of the three day weekend, and a sigh of relief was heard as SMs received mission ENDEX and all clear from the Catoosa Volunteer Train- ing Center. Overall, 4th REGT SMs were strengthened by the training and more prepared to meet challenges in the future.

(From left to right: PFC(TN) Kendra Rankin, 2LT(TN) James Jacobs, CPT(TN) Mike Corley, and SGT(TN) A Mission Response Package (MRP) team Richard Acton.) operates the Field TOC during the FTX

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CSM Corner By Rich Henry, DCSM Senior Enlisted Leader, Advisor to the Commanding General, and the enlisted force of the TNSG

IET/ALC 56 Initial Entry Training (IET) students and 43 Ad- vanced Leadership Course (ALC) students have completed the in-residence courses since their inception in 2014/2015 respectively at the Volunteer Training Center in Smyrna, TN. IET has always been held annually at TNSG Annual Training, but 2014 was a new year where the students billeting, dining facilities and classrooms were in more than adequate facilities. Officers and enlisted members who are non-prior military service must complete the IET course (Basic Training) before advancing to the next higher grade or receiving favorable actions, such as awards and cita- tions. Enlisted members must complete ALC for promotion to E-4 (Corporal) and above. Instructors and leadership are selected enlisted personnel who are experts in the subject matter.

NCO/Soldier of the Year Each year an outstanding NCO and a Soldier of the year is selected. Nomina- tions are made by their Command Sergeants Major and approved by their Commanders, prior to being submitted through the DCSM to the Commanding General. Nominations for 2016 are due by June 2016.

2016/2017 The TNSG soldier has become one of most highly trained volunteer soldiers in the country. They display professionalism and devotion to duty, and are a highly regarded value to the state of Tennessee. We look forward to great and rewarding years to come.

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New TNSG ID Card Process By 1LT Crawford

This procedure is to help and fully explain the process by which any soldier of the Tennessee State Guard (TNSG) may request and acquire an identification card. There are two (2) types of TNSG ID cards: 1) Active Duty and 2) Retired.

No ID cards will be issued or renewed for soldiers on Inactive Ready Reserve (IRR). TNSG ID card cost as of 8 April 2016 is $16.00 each paid to the Tennessee State Guard . 1. TNSG ID Card Information The TNSG ID card will contain multiple areas of information: Current color photo, taken with white background Large noticeable “A” (active) and“ R” (retired) for rapid recognition Last name – last name in bold, capital letters First name – Legal name, no nickname Current grade – as noted by TNSG 600-10 E-?, WO-?, O-? Current rank – as noted by TNSG 600-10 PFC, CPL, WO1, CW3, 1LT, BG, etc Tennessee Drivers License (TDL) number or State ID #– this will be set as a bar- code for reporting in at functions such as AT, FTX, RAM, drill, as needed or for use during an active ICS imple- mentation. Will not be required for Retired ID. Expiration date – set for expiration 2 years after issue on Active – set for Indefinite on Retired Card is a PVC-no technology card, it cannot be used for access to the Joint Staff building.

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2016 TNSG Unit Competition

The slide below shows the categories for this years unit competition.

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New TNSG ID Card Process Cont. By 1LT Crawford

2. Initial/Promotion ID Card Acquisition Regimental S1 will submit a completed Regimental Log ID Requisi- tion (RLIDR) form to HHC-G1 for review. Payment to be verified through the regimental CoC prior to RLIDR form being forwarded to HHC – G1. No ID cards will be issued unless payment affirmed on RLIDR form. Suspense date for monthly submittal will be the last Friday of each month. HHC-G1 will submit a combined TNSG ID Requisition form the first week of each month. HHC – G1 will receive cards and distribute to the respective regiments at the first TNSG Division Drill of the month following receipt of ID cards. TNSG Master RLIDR will be kept by HHC – G1. 3. Expired Card Acquisition Notify through the CoC 90 days prior to expiration date of current ID card If new Grade and Rank are needed please update information on RLIDR prior to submittal to HHC – G1. Regimental S1 will submit a completed Regimental Log ID Requisi- tion (RLIDR) form to HHC-G1 for review. Payment to be verified through the regimental CoC prior to RLIDR form being forwarded to HHC – G1. No ID cards will be issued unless payment affirmed on RLIDR form. Suspense date for monthly submittal will be the last Friday of each month. HHC-G1 will submit a combined TNSG ID Requisition form the first week of each month. HHC – G1 will receive cards and distribute to the respective regiments at the first TNSG Division Drill of the month following receipt of ID cards. TNSG Master RLIDR will be kept by HHC – G1.

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New TNSG ID Card Process Cont. By 1LT Crawford

4. Lost/Stolen Card Acquisition Notify through the CoC status of current ID card. If new Grade and Rank are needed please update information on RLIDR prior to submittal to HHC– G1. Regimental S1 will submit a completed Regimental Log ID Requisition (RLIDR) form to HHC-G1 for review. Payment to be verified through the regimental CoC prior to RLIDR form being forwarded to HHC – G1. No ID cards will be issued unless payment affirmed on RLIDR form. Suspense date for monthly submittal will be the last Friday of each month. HHC-G1 will submit a combined TNSG ID Requisition form the first week of each month. HHC – G1 will receive cards and distribute to the respective regiments at the first TNSG Division Drill of the month following receipt of ID cards. TNSG Master RLIDR will be kept by HHC – G1. 5. Retired Card Acquisition Retired ID cards are available to documented retired soldiers of the TNSG. Cost is $50.00

Appendix A – Regimental Log ID Requisition Example

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New TNSG ID Card Process Cont. By 1LT Crawford

Appendix B – Active ID Card Example

Appendix B – Retired ID Card Example

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Chaplains Corner COL(CH)Palmer

In Paul’s epistle to the members of a fledgling Christian church in Ephesus, he exhorted them to be trained for their various roles in the church. As I shared in my brief to the participants at the SGAUS Mid-year Conference in April, my goal as the SGAUS Chaplain for 2016, is to provide our State Guard chaplains, chaplain assistants and chaplain candidates with hands-on, relevant and value-added training – training that will add tools to their toolbox of skills and abilities. To that end, on 16-17 September, SGAUS will conduct a Chaplain School that will run concurrently with the 2016 Annual Con- ference n Puerto Rico. This training is for chaplains, chaplain assistants, chaplain candidates and those who are interested in becoming a chaplain in their State Guard. State Guard chaplains who complete this training will qualify to wear the newly designed SGAUS chaplain crest. The following topic will be covered in this training: * Basic chaplain skills * Military funeral honors * Non-violent crisis intervention * Conducting chapel services * Ministering to the divorced/separated * Role of the chaplain assistant * Suicide prevention

I encourage all chaplains, chaplain assistants and chaplain candidates to enroll in this school ASAP as seats are filling up fast. PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE AND BE A SGAUS MEMBER TO ATTEND THIS TRAINING. To enroll, please email me at: [email protected] . I look forward to seeing everyone in Puerto Rico in September.

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Academy Graduates (On-line)

Command and Staff Course Phase II Knox Richard LTC 4th REGT Shanks Richard MAJ 2nd BST

Command and Staff Course Phase I

Bray Allen MAJ 3rd REGT

Officer Basic Course Dowdy Stephen 1LT 3rd REGT Necessary Jake 1LT 3rd REGT

Cunningham Helen 2LT HHC Engel Theodore 2LT 4th REGT Greenfield Jonathan 2LT 2nd BST Shupe Stephen 2LT 3rd REGT Wacker Richard 2LT 2nd BST Julian John PFC 1st REGT

Advanced Leader Course

Uselton Billy SSG 1st REGT Acton Richard SGT 4th REGT

Senior Leader Course

Hawkins William SFC 1st REGT

Primary (Warrior) Leader Course

SGT Meade Harold 3rd REGT

PFC Hart Ray 1st REGT

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Training focused on communications and continuity of government By MAJ ALLEN BRAY

KNOXVILLE -- When all else fails, citizens of Tennessee can be assured that the Tennessee State Guard will be there for them. Training to react and respond in a worst-case scenario, the TNSG is focused on maintaining the continuity of government and assisting emergency management agencies across the state to coordinate and communi- cate with each other.

The Third Regiment Commander, Colonel To- ny Shipley sets the overall training objectives for the regiment. “The mission of maintaining continuity of government after a disaster is vital,” he said. “We train on how to use basic methods of communication to keep government authorities in touch with each other TNSG team erects a field antenna when the more sophisticated, technological mast to practice establishing a methods have failed. We’re training and plan- remote field communications ning to be effective when all standard services have failed; electricity, water, gas, telephones, cell service, and the internet.”

“It is a tiered response paradigm,” said First Lieutenant Mark Rednour, the Regimental Assistant Operations Officer for Training. “Families are first. Our State Guard members will only be effective if they’re sure their families are safe, secure, and supplied with the necessities of life. The next level is neigh- borhood. People will look to us for leadership. Our training helps provide an- swers to the question our neighbors will be asking. Then we work up to com-

munity, municipality, county, and finally the state government.”

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Training focused on communications and continuity of government By MAJ ALLEN BRAY

Continuity

“We have established networks within the state and we have tested them in the worst of condi- tions, at all times of the day and night, in bad weather events and the worst geomagnetic storms from the sun that have been on record,” said Command Master Sergeant Johnny Essary, team leader for the com- Mobile Radio Package teams have been created for TNSG communicators to munications cadre. “We practice radio procedures regularly in order to prepare for continuity of have overcome those government operations in the event of a natural or man-made disaster. challenges and the TNSG has been able to make contact with all of our stations. We are also able to make contact and pass emergency communications between all government emergency management agencies. We have established five teams of four radio operators are that not only NIMS qualified but are also Military Emergency Management Specialists. They can be deployed anywhere in the state where a disaster has occurred and communications are down. This has been a big task but we have accom- TNSG participate in emergency management plished it and maintained it for over training alongside EMA professionals. a year now.”

Members of the 3rd Regi- ment spend hours training in a variety of communications techniques. Additionally, all are required to achieve competency in the National Incident Management System. “We have to be able to speak the lan- guage of the emergency management specialists. The EMA terminology and concepts are covered in the NIMS and MEMS courses that all our members have to take,” said 1LT Rednour.

“When the citizens of Tennessee are having their worst day,” Col. Ship- ley concluded, “That’s the day when we will have to be at our best.”

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Academy Graduates (On-line) Preventing Sexual Harassment Course

BG Kenneth Takasaki HHC COL Tina Bailey HHC LTC Ricky Froggatt 2nd BST LTC Richard Knox 4th REGT LTC Gary Phillips 3rd REGT LTC Colby Ritter 1st REGT LTC Vernon Williams 3rd REGT MAJ Allen Bray 3rd REGT MAJ Lawrence Crouch 3rd REGT MAJ Tom Donnelly 4th REGT MAJ William Haley 4th REGT MAJ Stephan Hill 3rd REGT MAJ Melinda Richards HHC MAJ Richard Shanks 2ND BST MAJ Edward Varner 4th REGT CPT David Austin 3rd REGT CPT Alan Bagley 3rd REGT CPT William Corley 4th REGT CPT Timmy D Hughes Sr HHC CPT James Sells 3rd REGT 1LT Anthony Crawford HHC 1LT Stephen Dowdy 3rd REGT 1LT Lee Harrison 3rd REGT 1LT Thomas Jacobs 3rd REGT 1LT Jake Necessary 3rd REGT 1LT Kurt Potter 4th REGT 1LT Mark Rednour 3rd REGT 1LT Thomas Taylor 4th REGT 1LT William Von Hoerling 3rd REGT 1LT Tad Wintermeyer 4th REGT 2LT Michael Auffinger 2ND BST 2LT Helen Cunningham HHC 2LT Theodore Engel 4th REGT 2LT Jonathan Greenfield 2ND BST 2LT James Jacobs 4th REGT 2LT Raymond McGhee 3rd REGT 2LT LuJan Meketi 1st REGT 2LT Nathan Rogers 3rd REGT 2LT Stephen Shupe 3rd REGT

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WARRANT CORNER By CW5 Wulff

An Open Letter to our Warrant Officers:

Fellow Warrants,

Being selected as the Tennessee State Guard Command Chief Warrant Officer was a hum- bling experience and ranks among my proudest moments in 39 years of military service. As CCWO, I serve as the Commanding General’s principal advisor regarding matters involving our Warrant Officer community. I look forward to working with him, and each of you, in ensuring that we continue to lean forward in pursuit of becoming a more professional, cohesive, and pro- ductive team.

In the last few months we have lost some of our Warrant Officers for a variety of reasons, some valid, others maybe not. Those of us still standing tall do so for the right reason…to serve the citizens of our great state. It is incumbent on each of us to “gear up” and continue to prepare ourselves for what we hope will never come, but most as- suredly will. I call upon all of you to rededicate yourselves to that purpose.

The program that was laid out in Commander’s Policy Letter #21 is challenging, but essential in ensuring that the Tennessee State Guard provides the well-trained professional cadre of Warrant Of- ficer leadership that our fellow Tennesseans are so deserving of. The program will experience growing pains, as all new programs in- variably do. It is a paradigm shift in Warrant Officer utilization unlike any that we have ever experienced. You can be assured though, that it will make us better equipped to deal with any challenges that lay ahead. I ask each of you to embrace it and make it work.

In closing let me say that I am honored to serve as your Command Chief Warrant Officer and want to thank each of you for your service and support. Always remember, we are Warrants. We are proud. We march with Tennessee’s finest. We adapt and overcome, and we lead from the front.

Yours in service,

Louis P. (Phil) Wulff CW5, GS, TNSG Command Chief Warrant Officer

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Academy Graduates (On-line) Preventing Sexual Harassment Course

2LT Joseph Smith 3rd REGT 2LT Oscar Upchurch 4th REGT 2LT Richard Wacker 2ND BST 2LT Sophia Webb 3rd REGT CW5 Louis (Phil) Wulff HHC CW2 Thomas Basham 4th REGT CW2 Thomas Shinn HHC WO1 Fred Harvey 2ND BST WO1 William Welker HHC CSM John Cain 4th REGT 1SG Kevin Beall 3rd REGT 1SG Raymond Nelson 3rd REGT SSG Nicholas Baker 3rd REGT SSG John Barton 1st REGT SSG Michael Fornecker 4th REGT SSG Derrick Kite 3rd REGT SSG Billy Uselton 1st REGT SFC Barry Daniel 1st REGT SFC Paul Gardner 4th REGT SFC William Hawkins 1st REGT SFC Steven Holt 3rd REGT SFC Michael Rutherford 3rd REGT SGT Richard Acton 4th REGT SGT Rhonda Beffre 3rd REGT SGT Christopher Clepper 3rd REGT SGT Christopher Goodwin 3rd REGT SGT Thomas Hamlett HHC SGT David Lark 3rd REGT SGT Harold Meade 3rd REGT SGT Angel Rogers 3rd REGT SGT Myron Smith 4th REGT SGT William Snodgrass 4th REGT SGT Ronald Vowell 3rd REGT CPL Norman Dixie Blackman, IV 3rd REGT CPL Stephen Boadway HHC CPL Larry Grise HHC

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TNSG FCC Licenses

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Academy Graduates (On-line) Preventing Sexual Harassment Course

CPL Joshua Hight 1st REGT CPL Nathaniel Jones 1st REGT CPL Donald Kyle 4th REGT CPL Shane Lawson 3rd REGT CPL Wanda Nowicki 3rd REGT CPL Kenneth Rankin 4th REGT CPL Tim Roberts 3rd REGT CPL Ava Stamper 3rd REGT CPL Jameson Troutt, SR. 3rd REGT CPL Richard Wood 3rd REGT PFC Daniel Brown 3rd REGT PFC Marshall Eubanks 1st REGT PFC Ray Hart 1st REGT PFC Rodney Hyatte 4th REGT PFC John Julian 1st REGT PFC John Peterson 3rd REGT PFC Rhani Kendra Rankin 4th REGT PFC Christopher Smith 3rd REGT PFC Lawrence Wallace 4th REGT

Academy Graduates (On-line) TNSG Policy Comprehension Course

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Exercise Passing Storm By LTC Ritter

The 1st Regiment and 2nd Brigade Support Team conducted a joint Field Train- ing Exercise at Volunteer Training Center Milan in Lavinia, TN, on the weekend of 8-10 April 2016. A combined total of 55 soldiers participated. The FTX, designated PASSING STORM, simulated a tornado strike on a small population center, and was designed to be as realistic as possible from an or- ganizational standpoint. TNSG exercise participants were informed of the scenario on the morning of 9 April, and were required to move from the VTC Mi- lan cantonment area to the exercise area via POV, with all required equipment, by a designated time. Upon arrival at the exercise area, each participant was required to check in with the In- cident Command Post (ICP) as they would in a real-world event. TNSG soldiers were randomly organized into teams of 4, which were then combined into task forces to perform disaster response, first aid, and triage; Point of Distribution setup; or exercise support, which included performing ICP radio communications or acting as casualties for the disaster response teams. All soldiers rotated through each of these positions throughout the exercise, and each task force was evaluated on their performance. The exercise concluded at 1700 on 9 April, and everyone re- turned home the following morning.

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Exercise Passing Storm By LTC Ritter

As a bonus, the National Guard invited any soldiers wishing to stay after dismissal to try the Dis- mounted Squad Training System (DSTS) virtual-reality trainer at the VTC Milan simulator facility. Eight TNSG soldiers decided to try it, and after donning the VR helmet, backpack computer, weapon, and motion sensors, were dropped into a village in CPL Johnson getting suited up for DSTS

Afghanistan to fight off an insurgent attack. It was a unique and much-appreciated opportunity to participate in the same type of training as active duty soldiers.

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Academy Graduates (On-line) TNSG Policy Comprehension Course

MAJ Stephan Hill 3rd REGT MAJ Melinda Richards HHC MAJ Richard Shanks 2nd BST MAJ Edward Varner 4th REGT CPT David Austin 3rd REGT CPT Alan Bagley 3rd REGT CPT William Corley 4th REGT CPT Timmy D Hughes Sr HHC CPT James Sells 3rd REGT 1LT Anthony Crawford HHC 1LT Stephen Dowdy 3rd REGT 1LT Lee Harrison 3rd REGT 1LT Thomas Jacobs 3rd REGT 1LT Jake Necessary 3rd REGT 1LT Kurt Potter 4th REGT 1LT Mark Rednour 3rd REGT 1LT Thomas Taylor 4th REGT 1LT William von Hoerling 3rd REGT 1LT Tad Wintermeyer 4th REGT 2LT Michael Auffinger 2nd BST 2LT Helen Cunningham HHC 2LT Theodore Engel 4th REGT 2LT Jonathan Greenfield 2nd BST 2LT James Jacobs 4th REGT 2LT LuJan Meketi 1st REGT 2LT Nathan Rogers 3rd REGT 2LT Stephen Shupe 3rd REGT 2LT Joseph Smith 3rd REGT 2LT Oscar Upchurch 4th REGT 2LT Sophia Webb 3rd REGT CW5 Louis (Phil) Wulff HHC CW2 Thomas Basham 4th REGT CW2 Louie McLaughlin 1st REGT CW2 Thomas Shinn HHC WO1 Fred Harvey 2nd BST WO1 Michael Simpson HHC WO1 William Welker HHC CSM John Cain 4th REGT 1SG Kevin Beall 3rd REGT

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Meaning of Flag Draped Coffin

All Americans should be given this lesson. Those who think that America is an arro- gant nation should really reconsider that thought. Our founding fathers used GOD's word and teachings to establish our Great Nation and I think it's high time Ameri- cans get re-educated about this Nation's history. Pass it along and be proud of the country we live in and even more proud of those who serve to protect our 'GOD GIVEN' rights and freedoms.

I hope you take the time to read this ... To understand what the flag draped coffin really means ... Here is how to understand the flag that laid upon it and is surrendered to so many widows and widowers.

Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the numbers in the year 1776?

Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correct- ly folding the United States of America Flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day!

The 1st fold of the flag is a symbol of life.

The 2nd fold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life.

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Meaning of Flag Draped Coffin

The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the world.

The 4th fold represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.

The 5th fold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, 'Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.'

The 6th fold is for where people's hearts lie. It is with their heart that they pledge alle- giance to the flag of the United States Of America , and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.

The 7th fold is a tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of their republic.

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Meaning of Flag Draped Coffin

The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.

The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.

The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first born.

The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.

The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding them of their nations motto, 'In God We Trust.'

After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for them the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today.

There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning.

In the future, you'll see flags folded and now you will know why.

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Academy Graduates (On-line) TNSG Policy Comprehension Course 1SG Raymond Nelson 3rd REGT SSG Nicholas Baker 3rd REGT SSG John Barton 1st REGT SSG Michael Fornecker 4th REGT SSG Derrick Kite 3rd REGT SSG Billy Uselton 1st REGT SFC Barry Daniel 1st REGT SFC Paul Gardner 4th REGT SFC William Hawkins 1st REGT SFC Steven Holt 3rd REGT SFC Michael Rutherford 3rd REGT SGT Richard Acton 4th REGT SGT Rhonda Beffre 3rd REGT SGT Christopher Clepper 3rd REGT SGT Christopher Goodwin 3rd REGT SGT Thomas Hamlett HHC SGT David Lark 3rd REGT SGT Harold Meade 3rd REGT SGT Angel Rogers 3rd REGT SGT Myron Smith 4th REGT SGT William Snodgrass 4th REGT SGT Ronald Vowell 3rd REGT CPL Norman Dixie Blackman, IV 3rd REGT CPL Stephen Boadway HHC CPL Larry Grise HHC CPL Joshua Hight 1st REGT CPL Nathaniel Jones 1st REGT CPL Donald Kyle 4th REGT CPL Shane Lawson 3rd REGT CPL Kenneth Rankin 4th REGT CPL Tim Roberts 3rd REGT CPL Ava Stamper 3rd REGT CPL Jameson Troutt, SR. 3rd REGT CPL Richard Wood 3rd REGT PFC Daniel Brown 3rd REGT PFC Marshall Eubanks 1st REGT PFC Ray Hart 1st REGT PFC Rodney Hyatte 4th REGT PFC John Julian 1st REGT PFC John Peterson 3rd REGT PFC Rhani Kendra Rankin 4th REGT PFC Christopher Smith 3rd REGT

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Promotions

CPL SMITH II, Myron L. 4th REGT Promotion to SGT

MAJ Reppert, George 2nd BST Promotion to LTC

MAJ Hill, Stephen 3rd REGT Promotion to LTC

2LT Crawford, Anthony HHC Promotion to 1LT

1LT Wintermeyer, Tad 4th REGT Promotion to CPT

Retirement

CW3 Wollam, Jeffery 1st REGT

LTC Reppert, George 2nd BST

Awards

LTC Reppert, George 2nd BST DSR Award CPT Bagley, Alan 3rd REGT Commendation Ribbon W01 DeMarco, Louis HHC Recruiters Ribbon W01 DeMarco, Louis HHC Recruiting Achievement Ribbon

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Appointments

Cunningham, Helen 61st MED 2LT Engel, Theodore A. 4th REGT 2LT Greenfield, Jonathan 2ndBST 2LT McGhee, Raymond E. 3rd REGT 2LT UPCHUCH III, Oscar R 4th REGT 2LT Wacker, Richard 2nd BST 2LT Welker, William HHC WO1 Uselton, Billy 1st REGT SSG Daniel, Barry L. 1st REGT SFC Meade, Harold C 3rd REGT SGT Action, Richard T. 4th REGT SGT Hight, Joshua 1st REGT CPL Grise, Larry HHC CPL Smith, Christopher A. 3rd REGT PFC Advanced Leader Course Graduates *** Denotes Honor Graduate

Baker, Nicolas J 3rd REGT SSG Forecker, Michael R 4th REGT SSG Kite, Derrick S 3rd REGT SSG Shinault, Michael 1st REGT SSG Burke, Julian P 3rd REGT SFC Clepper, Christopher A 3rd REGT SGT Moss, Brandon R 1st REGT SGT Rogers, Angel H 3rd REGT SGT Smith, Mike 1st REGT SGT Vowell, Ronald R 3rd REGT SGT Fredette, Adam 2nd BST CPL Jones, Nathaniel W 1st REGT CPL Lawson, Shane A 3rd REGT CPL Rankin, Kenneth D 4th REGT CPL Sloan IV, David T. 2nd BST CPL ***Wood, Richard 3rd REGT CPL Rankin, Rhani K 4th REGT PFC

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IET Graduates *** Denotes Honor Graduate

Sandlin, Gregory 2nd BST 2LT Gillespie, Casey HHC CPL ***Jones, Nathaniel 1st REGT CPL Brown, David 3rd REGT PFC Eubanks, Marshall 1st REGT PFC Hyatte, Rodney L. 4th REGT PFC

Officer Basic\Warrant Officer Basic Graduates *** Denotes Honor Graduate

Basham, Thomas A 4th REGT CW2 Compton, Steven C 2nd BST 1LT Corley, William 4th REGT CPT Crawford, Anthony HHC 1LT Estes, Steven HHC 2LT Harrison, Lee H 3rd REGT 1LT Harvey, Fred 2nd BST W01 Jacobs, James T 4th REGT 2LT Meketi, Lujan 61st MED 2LT Millar, Christine F 61st MED 2LT Miller, Mickey G 2nd BST W01 Perkins, Andrew C 1st REGT CPT ***Rogers, Nathan R 3rd REGT 2LT Simpson, Michael D HHC W01 Turnage, Kevin D 61st MED CPT Upchurch III, Oscar R 4th REGT 2LT Welker, William B HHC W01 Wintermeyer, Tad K 4th REGT 1LT Basic NIMS

Wintermeyer, Tad CPT 4st Regt Frennier, Andrew 1LT 2nd BST McLaughlin, Louie CW2 1st Regt Harvey, Fred WO1 2nd BST Barton, John SSG 1st Regt Garner, Robert PFC 2nd BST

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