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Army North Hosts U.S. Northern Command Complex Catastrophe Tabletop Exercise FORT SAM HOUSTON JUNE 14, 2013 VOL. 55, NO. 23 JUNE 14, 2013 A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – FORT SAM HOUSTON See commentary, P2 COLE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2013 Members of the Robert G. Cole High School class of 2013 pose for a photo com- memorating their gradua- tion. The 77 seniors were honored in a graduation ceremony at Trinity Uni- SRMC CHANGE OF COMMAND PAGE 3 versity’s Laurie Auditorium June 7, as they earned a to- tal of $6,199,596 in schol- arship offers. For a list of graduates and scholarship winners, as well as more photos, turn to pages 10 and 11. Photo by Dr. Roland Rios Army North hosts U.S. Northern Command complex catastrophe tabletop exercise LAST JBSA-FSH MP RETIRES PAGE 6 By Sgt. 1st Class Emergency Management Christopher DeHart Agency representatives, Army North Public Affairs gathered to tackle differ- ent complex catastrophe Military leaders and scenarios that comprised federal partner agencies the most serious crises at all levels met June 5 imaginable and then dis- to participate in a one- cussed the concepts and day tabletop exercise challenges associated hosted by U.S. Army with U.S. Northern Com- North (Fifth Army) in the mand’s role in the whole Quadrangle. of government response General and flag to them. officers from each of The scenario the the armed services, top Photo by Sgt. Lee Ezzell leaders were presented leaders representing the Gen. Charles Jacoby Jr., commanding general, North American created a situation Army National Guard Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, dis- designed to escalate and and Army Reserves, cusses cascading effects during a major disaster at the Complex JOINT BASE SAN ANTONO GATE HOURS PAGE 13 along with Federal Catastrophe Tabletop Exercise June 5. See ARMY NORTH, P3 PAGE 2 NEWS LEADER JUNE 14, 2013 FORT SAM HOUSTON A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – FORT SAM HOUSTON Army 238th birthday a celebration for both Editorial Staff JBSA/502nd Air Base Wing Commander San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston communities Brig. Gen. Robert D. LaBrutta By Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV volunteer to serve. They, to experience the history STRONG!!! JBSA/502nd ABW Commanding general, like our diverse popula- of the historical Quadran- Public Affairs Director U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) Todd G. White tion, come from all walks gle and this Army post. (Note: Lt. Gen. William and senior Army commander, of life, from all over our Our Army continues to B. Caldwell IV is the com- JBSA-FSH Public Affairs Officer Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis Nation, and even around be a fabric of life in San manding general of U.S. Karla L. Gonzalez the world. Because our Antonio. Army North (Fifth Army) Editor Today marks the birth- Army represents us all, its For this very reason, and the senior Army Steve Elliott day of our United States birthday is a celebration my 37th and last celebra- commander of Fort Sam Associate Editor Army. It is a celebration for each of us. tion of the Army’s birth- Houston and Camp Bullis. Leslie A. Shively of 238 years of service Some may talk of a day while on active duty, He has served in a variety and loyalty, of a com- growing divide between has the most meaning of command and staff Writer/Editor mitted and professional our Army and our people. because I do it right here positions throughout his Lori Newman force, to the citizens of Nothing could be further in wonderful San Antonio. 37-year career, including Layout Artist our Nation and the values from the truth in this Please join us as we commander of the 82nd Joe Funtanilla that we hold so dear. great city of San Antonio. celebrate our 238th Airborne Division. His It’s a celebration that plish in centuries to come. San Antonians embrace birthday! It is a tradition most recent assignment News Leader office: recognizes the many The Army birthday our Army Soldiers and of service and loyalty that was as the Commander of 2080 Wilson Way sacrifices that all of us, as celebration on Fort Sam those of other services continues to serve us all NATO Training Mission- Building 247, Suite 211 an American people, have Houston and across with open arms and inte- and remains the strength Afghanistan from 2009 to Fort Sam Houston borne to preserve our the world is one for all grate the Army into every for our future. 2011. He follows in the Texas 78234-5004 210-221-2030 liberty and way of life. Americans. aspect of this community, Please also continue to footsteps of his father, Lt. DSN 471-2030 Moreover, it is a cel- Our Army has been to include your most cel- visit us at your Quadran- Gen. William B. 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