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Sponsor recognition: niversary Year of ROTC. The Huntsville Recruiting Army Birthday Dinner 2106 Sponsors Company Commander Cap- Redstone-Huntsville Redstone-Huntsville Chapter Presenting Sponsor Chapter tain Nelson and the Montgom- ery Recruiting Battalion Com- mander Lieutenant Colonel Metcalf attended the dinner hosted by the chapter. Captain Silver Sponsors Nelson was specifically recognized from the podium for his Boeing SAIC contributions over the last 3 Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Aircraft General Atomics University of Alabama in Huntsville years as the Company Com- Raytheon The Whiteford Group mander. Weichert Realtors—The Space Place Trideum The Civilian Aide to the Sec- Above: Cutting the 241st Army retary of the Army for North Birthday Cake provided by Bronze Sponsors Alabama, Dr. Joe Fitzgerald, Sweets and Treats Creations. attended the chapter’s Army BCF Solutions ERC Inc. HS Army JROTC Color Guard, PPT Solutions SDI Birthday Dinner and represent- and Lee HS Army JROTC. The Tyonek Native Corp. Vector Aerospace ed the Secretary of the Army WaveLink Inc. at the dinner and during the cake was donated by Sweets and Birthday cake cutting. Treats Creations. The planning Special Thanks committee was led by Marc 389th Army Band Ms. Abby Wright In Bloom We thank our presenting sponsor Northrop Grumman Jacobson and Tammy Wright. Sparkman High School JROTC Ms. Tammy Wright Pratt & Whitney Special thanks to the staff of and all of sponsors. Significant Lee High School JROTC PESA SAIC The Westin Huntsville. support was provided by the Sweets and Treats Creations Technicore Dinner Planning Committee At right: Attendees enjoy pre-

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Your Redstone-Huntsville chapter Mr. James Colson Vice President, Satellite Chapter Activities Bob Eng- was very busy during May and June Mr. Robert M Gambrell Jr. lish supporting Soldiers, Army Families, Mr. Mark A Haft VP at Large (Team Redstone) TBD and Department of the Army Ci- SGM (Retired) Joseph V Kalsic VP at Large (Protocol Support) Barbie Baugh vilians across North Alabama. The Mr. Matthew Calvin Mingus Vice President, Digital Communications Marie many volunteers and event leaders LTC Eric M Noe Arighi for the listed activities below deserve COL (Retired) Jeffrey S. Ogden Vice President, ROTC/JROTC Awards Sam Scruggs our thanks and gratitude as they con- Mr. Christopher Paz Vice President, Young Professionals Leo Gilliland tinue to support the community at Mr. Robert Porter Sr. Chaplain Jim Henderson large and the Army Team. LTC James L Smallwood Satellite Chapter President – Anniston “Gallant Pel- ham” Greg Potts Professional Development – Major changes in Association Sub-Chapter President – Young Professionals Leo Gil- the primary purpose of AUSA Leadership liland • U.S. Army Reserve Birthday Cel- I join all of our members in a Special Advisor to the Board Richard Rhoades ebration sincere thanks to General (Retired) • 241st Army Birthday Dinner & Gordon R. Sullivan who retired in BOARD OF DIRECTORS General Membership Meeting June as the President/Chief Executive Term Expiring June 2017 • Entrepreneur/Multi-Genera- Officer of the Association. He leaves Reamer Argo tional Workshop an indelible imprint upon the Asso- Ronnie Chronister ciation and the U.S. Army. We also Harold DeBerry Networking – expanding/ welcome General (Retired) Carter Bill Stevenson strengthening your profes- Ham as the Association’s New Presi- Bill Badoud sional network dent. General Ham brings a wealth Steve Moeller • AUSA Young Professionals Net- of experience and leadership to take Tom Newberry working Event the Association to new heights. Additionally, LTG (R) Matthew Schmitz • AUSA “Iron Mike” Golf Tournament Roger Thompson retired and LTG(R) Patricia McQuis- Willie Pullom tion officially assumed the role of the Vice President for Support our Soldiers, Soldiers for Life and Meetings and Membership. Term Expiring June 2018 Veterans, Families, DA Civilians Pam Caruso • BBQ with the vets held at the Tut Fann State Vet- Election of Ofﬁ cers and Board of Directors Bernard Goodly erans Home During our June General Membership Meeting the Peter Grant • Memorial Day Ceremonies chapter conducted the election of officers and directors Jerry Hamilton • 2nd Annual Memorial Day Tribute for the operating year 2016-2017. The results are listed Forrest Hendrick • Army Volunteer Family of the Year Recognition below. Beverly Lowe • Welcome Home Company A, 136th ESB, Alabama Jay Macklin National Guard OFFICERS/EXECUTIVE BOARD Jim Rogers • ROTC Awards Presentations President John T. Wright Rhonda Sutton • Redstone in the Park – 75th Anniversary Celebra- Executive Vice President Sam Torrey tion Treasurer Steve Below Term Expiring June 2019 • Armed Forces Celebration Week Secretary Mike Roddy Barry Blackmon Vice President, Special Activities Marc Jacobsen Sofia Bledsoe The Association’s 2016 membership rates are a great Vice President, Membership Kate Breitenbach Mark Curran opportunity for new members and those considering a Vice President, Member Retention & Education Jo Bryan Dyer life membership. Invite someone to join or gift a mem- Seay Bob Johnson bership to a young person. Vice President, Corporate Affairs Max Bennett Kinsey Lindstrom • Individual Membership Rates – better value for mon- Vice President, Public Affairs French Salter Terry Tipton ey Vice President, Non-Commissioned Officer and Enlisted Sam Scruggs 2 Years - $30 Affairs TBD Chad Cuomo 5 Years - $50 Vice President, National Guard and Reserve Affairs Life Membership - $300 John Perry 2 Years - $10 (E1-E4, Cadets only) Vice President, DA Civilian Affairs Steve Messervy Army Strong!! • Chapter special membership incentive for Young Pro- Vice President, Army Family Programs Jim Rountree fessionals and JROTC/ROTC Cadets Vice President, Retiree & Veteran Affairs Bill Tillman John T. Wright Vice President, Soldier Affairs Jim Ross Colonel, US Army (Retired) Congratulations to our newest lifetime Vice President, Legislative Affairs Jason Shelton President, Redstone-Huntsville members: Vice President, Army Recruiting CPT Doel Salcedo Chapter 3103 CW5 David Reed Cassity Vice President, Chapter Support Kurt Weidenthal E-mail: [email protected] 1SG (Retired) David E. Cole Vice President, Awards & Recognition Laura Ayers Twitter: @AUSARedstone

Salute is the quarterly newsletter of the Redstone-Huntsville Association of the United States Army. Salute is published by Tennessee Valley Media, a private ﬁ rm. The publisher is not responsible for incorrect information. Copyright 2016 by Tennessee Valley Media Co, Inc and Huntsville Chapter Association of the United States Army. All rights reserved. Nothing contained within may be reprinted wholly or in part without the written consent of the publisher and AUSA. July 2016 AUSA Salute 3 Satellite Chapter President's Message Summertime in the Anniston Area “Gallant Pelham” Satellite Chapter Lazy, hazy, crazy summertime ‘Army BAE for leading the way in promoting planned, our chapter has set our sights Strong’ greetings from the Anniston the importance and role of Our Army on the late autumn and early winter and Area Gallant Pelham Satellite Chapter! and the defense industrial base in our our partnership with the MG Wat- As we see this year’s ROTC / JROTC area. son Chapter of the Chemical Corps Awards presentations in the rear-view Summertime also means serious Regimental Association (CCRA). Last mirror, and as Our Nation’s Army is planning and preparation for our pri- Christmas, we were able to apply pro- 241 years young, we in the southern mary fundraiser of the year, The An- ceeds from the golf scramble towards satellite turn our focus to community nual Golf Scramble. VP for Special our joining the Watson Chapter in the partnering. Projects, David Sanders, is running the active and vigorous Christmas Holidays On Wednesday, 22 June, our corpo- traps with the Anniston Country Club Visiting Veterans Homes project. We rate sponsor and partner, BAE Systems to see if Friday, September 30th, will found this to be an excellent way to re- - Anniston, and their Anniston leader be the best date for this most success- member and look after those who have and our VP for Civilian Activities, ful and longed - for event. Major spon- served honorably and are resting in Gregory F. Potts Max Dodd, joined with the Calhoun sors from last and previous years such their later years. Colonel, (RET) US Army County Chamber of Commerce for the as General Dynamics Land Systems President first ever Young Entrepreneur / Multi- (GDLS) and BAE Systems are already Take care, and stay Army Anniston Area ‘Gallant Pelham’ S Generational Workshop at The Civil- talking about their sponsorships ~ stay atellite Chapter Redstone - Huntsville Chapter ian Marksmanship Program (CMP) tuned for this fun and worthy event. Strong! Association of the United States Army Auditorium in Anniston. Thanks to With this successful fundraiser being

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A PROFESSIONAL of contact and posted to the chapter’s Plan Briefing • Army Warriors Corner – Included website www.ausaredstone.org in the • Numerous International Network- presentations from senior personnel sup- DEVELOPMENT FORUM coming weeks. ing events The Redstone-Huntsville Chapter of porting key Army Themes Held every October, the AUSA An- • Department of the Army Civilian • Army Acquisition Rally Point – the Association of the United States Professional Development Seminar Army (AUSA) will travel to our Na- nual Meeting & Exposition is the largest Occupied by ASA(ALT) personnel for tion’s capital once again as part of the land power exposition and professional meetings/visits and outreach. AUSA Annual Meeting 3-5 October development forum in North America. WHAT TO EXPECT: • Installations, Energy & Environment 2016. The Annual Meeting serves as an This event consists of informative and • Over 26,000 attendees from around (IEE) Rally Point important professional development relevant presentations, panel discussions the world forum for our Army and the compa- on pertinent military and national secu- • 600 displays in five halls located on Your Redstone-Huntsville Chapter nies supporting Soldiers. In addition, rity subjects, workshops and important both levels of the Walter E. Washington will support the two award-winning the Annual Meeting offers exceptional AUSA business meetings. Convention Center Team Redstone running teams as they opportunities to network with leaders There will be dozens of professional • Over 250,000 net square feet of dis- compete once again to bring home in the Army and defense community. development events, seminars and pre- play space their division championships in the We anticipate a great turn-out from sentations during this event including: • Ten international pavilions: Austra- 32nd running of the Army Ten-Miler. the Huntsville – Madison – Madison • AUSA Institute of Land Warfare lia, Canada, France, Germany, Greece, Our well known “HOOAH Tent”, also County and Anniston areas as well (ILW) Contemporary Military Forums Israel, Korea, Poland, Switzerland and known as “The Launching Pad,” serves as Redstone Arsenal. Once again our • AUSA Military Family Forums the United Kingdom as the pre- and post-race center of ac- host hotel will be the Embassy Suites • Sergeant Major of the Army NCO • New AUSA Homeland Security Pa- tivities for our two teams and their sup- at the Convention Center. The Chapter and Soldier Forum vilion porters. We also provide a place for the will host our very popular Hospitality • Small Business Forum • Small Business Pavilion many solo runners who travel from the Suite on Tuesday night - a great place • Warrant Officer Professional Devel- • Veterans Career Hiring Pavilion or- Redstone-Huntsville area to participant to network and wind down after a day opment Seminar ganized by the American Freedom Foun- in this great event. If you have never at the Convention Center. More infor- • Army National Guard Seminar dation witnessed the start/finish of the Army mation regarding lodging and tickets • Chief, Army Reserve Seminar • Army Display with multiple mes- Ten-Miler we hope you will join us on will be sent to corporate member points • Pre-Retirement/Survivor Benefit sages set up by TRADOC Race Day, October 9th .

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45793-1 2939 Johnson Road | Huntsville, AL 35805 | 256-880-0671 | www.phoenixhsv.com July 2016 AUSA Salute 5 Chapter hosts 2nd Annual Day Tribute The signs of a heart attack Memorial can be different in women. After months of preparation, the Association of the U.S. Army – Red- stone-Huntsville Chapter, and the Huntsville / Madison County Memo- rial Park Foundation hosted “An Eve- ning at the Memorial”, a one-hour Memorial Day special covered live on CBS affiliate WHNT Channel 19 on May 30th 2016. The local AUSA Chapter Vice president for Corporate Affairs, Max Ben- nett, was the senior organizer and also the master of Ceremonies. Appearing over the course of the hour was Ms. Lee Marshall, singing the National Anthem and ‘God Bless America’. A local fire- fighter quintet, ‘Fahrenheit’ sang, as did Nashville singer / songwriter Michal Anthony Curtis, who sang an original song entitled, “We Know You”, honor- ing wounded warriors. The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra and the Army Materiel Command Band and a local gospel choir from Huntsville’s First Missionary Baptist Church sang live for the gathered audience of more than 500. AUSA’s Third Region President-elect, Kris McBride, spoke of AUSA’s mission of service to those living and remem- Here are the links for those who missed brance of those past. Acting as poetry the Tribute and other Memorial Day readers were Huntsville youth, Nicholas events: Owen and Bobby Pastorelli. Represent- ing the families of the fallen was Gold http://whnt.com/2016/05/24/an-eve- Star Mother, Joyce Wilburn. AUSA ning-at-the-veterans-memorial-will-hon- Chapter Chaplain, Jim Henderson, pro- or-those-who-gave-their-lives/ vided the benediction. It was an evening of remembrance and http://whnt.com/2016/05/26/list-of- a banner day for the Association of the memorial-day-2016-ceremonies-events- U.S. Army. around-the-tennessee-valley/ Upcoming AUSA Events October 2016 In fact, some women can experience a heart attack with July 2016 AUSA Annual Meeting Executive Committee Meeting Army Ten-Miler no chest pain at all. So know the signs. If you feel them, get to an Executive Board Meeting Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team Exhibition emergency room – fast. Call 911 and know that you can count on Executive Committee Meeting August 2016 Executive Board Meeting the Accredited Chest Pain Center at Crestwood Medical Center. Executive Committee Meeting Executive Board Meeting YP Networking Event November 2016 Heroes Week and Veterans Week Ac- tivities September 2016 Executive Committee Meeting Update with Industry Executive Board Meeting Executive Committee Meeting One Hospital Drive, Huntsville Executive Board Meeting CrestwoodMedCenter.com Anniston “Gallant Pelham” Golf December 2016 Scramble Holiday Reception and General Mem- bership Meeting 6 AUSA Salute July 2016 Three families honored as Army Volunteer Family of the Year 2016

This year, the Redstone-Huntsville Chapter, Association of the U.S. Army The Carpenter Family (AUSA), honors three families as our Army Volunteer Family of the Year 2016! The Carpenter Family epitomizes the volunteer spirit. Reed and Trish’s give They are the Carpenter Family - Reed, wife Patricia, and children Rachel Brin- freely of their time, treasure, and talents, and overall walk in faith to make their ghurst, Alan Damrau, Michael Damrau, Robert Carpenter, and Ryan Carpen- community better. Together they support two local congregations and heavily ter; the Mroszczyk Family - Major Joseph, wife Robyn, and children Porter and support Cub Scout activities in North Alabama. Vander; and, the Ross Family - James, wife Ashley, and children Lillian, Jack, Reed is a member of the “Missile Tones”, an acapella group; he provides and Amelia. Each of these families epitomizes the purpose of this AUSA Na- Public Service Announcements for concert events with local radio stations; tional Award - “the exceptional Army family whose dedicated volunteer service serves as a Scout leader where he staffed and directed two courses of Introduc- significantly contributes to improving Army well-being and the well-being of tion to Outdoor Leader Skills for Greater Alabama Council during 2014-2016. the local community.” They are active volunteers for our community, installa- Trish helps others who cannot defend themselves through the Court Ap- tion, and Army units, demonstrating outstanding leadership in planning, orga- pointed Juvenile Advocate (CAJA) system. She is also a member of the Patri- nizing, and directing volunteer events. otic Choir.

The Mroszczyk Family, The Mroszczyk Family, Joe and Robyn, support the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command’s sponsored Sur- vivor Outreach Services (SOS) events. They consistently strive to give back to the Army family. Robyn and Joe can be seen at any unit activity showing their 2017 Nominations support, and are consistent in demonstrating the Army Values in all that they do. Nominations for 2017 may be submitted by any Joe was the Race Director for the First Annual Army Space Professionals interested individuals and organizations. Please send Association (ASPA) Rocket City Super 5k and 10k run 2015-2016. Including sponsorships, the race raised over $1200 to fund an ASPA scholarship for local your request for Nomination Forms to Jim Rountree, high school students. Chapter VP for Army Family Programs, at email: Robyn, an accredited financial counselor, volunteers her time with counsel- [email protected]. ing services to wounded veterans and their families. She is a National Military Family Association (NMFA) volunteer for the Huntsville/Redstone Arsenal area and a photographer for NMFA.

The Ross Family The Ross Family are active in their community and schools, and support Sur- vivor Outreach Services (SOS) events. Jim and Ashley serve in key positions in many civic organizations and the family, including three children are active in sports activities in their schools and charity and fund raising events. Jim is currently a basketball coach with a city league, and serves on the Red- stone-Huntsville AUSA Chapter Board of Directors. He also serves on the board of directors for the Air, Space and Missile Defense Association and as an executive committee member for the Air Defense Association. Ashley currently serves with the Madison Family of the Year Committee, Women’s Ministries and the PTA in two schools. She is a past president of the Redstone Arsenal Community Women’s Club. The volunteer activities of these three Army families have resulted in marked Celebrating10YearsOf benefits for all the events they have supported and have greatly assisted in the betterment of our local communities. Annual recognition of this very worth- while program is conducted for our Chapter as part of the Association’s Army Service in Huntsville Family Programs. Winners at the local level are submitted for region and national level recognition.

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How did you fill in the blank? Maxwell also lists things to do that will help you lead yourself better. If we were honest, most of us would agree that the toughest person to lead • Learn Followership. Bishop Fulton J. Sheen said, “Civilization is always is always yourself. We may think about accomplished leaders and assume they in danger when those who have never learned to obey are given the right to have it all together. But if we really examine their lives we will find that they command.” In other words, you need to know how to follow well before you struggle to lead themselves well. can lead well. If you have learned to follow well, you understand the world that When I think of the times when I have struggled as a leader it is because I followers live in and have your pride under control. have failed to lead myself well. I’m sure you have heard the saying, “We have • Develop Self-Discipline. Learning to lead yourself includes developing and met the enemy and he is us.” When I was a young Army officer leading a unit, practicing self-control. A leader without self-discipline will find difficulty in several groups within the unit couldn’t get along with each other. I would sit consistently making good decisions and taking the right actions. down with each group and listen to their issues but I couldn’t seem to solve the • Practice Patience. I have to work on this one. Leaders have a bias for action problem as they presented it. and getting things done. However, the goal is to take everyone with you across I look back now and realize that I was trying to please each group rather than the finish line. Sometimes to do this, a leader must slow down and be more de- bringing them together and getting everyone focused on the unit mission. They liberate. Lead, but don’t get too far ahead of your people. were all focused more on themselves and I wasn’t doing anything to help change • Seek Accountability. Good leaders know that power can be seductive, and that. I was acting more like a referee than a leader. they understand their own fallibility. Accountability can help here and effective In “Leadership Gold,” John C. Maxwell lays out a couple of reasons that accountability begins way before we take action. A good indicator of account- we are our own worst enemies. First, we don’t see ourselves as we see others. ability is the willingness to seek and accept advice. Early advice is better to keep Human nature seems to endow us with the ability to size up everybody but our- you on track. selves. If we don’t understand our weaknesses we won’t be able to lead ourselves These are some practices that will help you lead yourself better. I am sure effectively. As leaders we can develop good vision and insight when we look at that you can think of a few more. The question for all of us is, what are we do- others but we need help in identifying our own blind spots. ing about it? Bill Hybels says that “everyone wins when a leader gets better.” Second, we are harder on others than we are on ourselves. We tend to judge What are you doing today to become a better leader for yourself and others? others on by their actions but tend to judge ourselves by our intentions. If we believe our motives were good even if we did the wrong thing, then it will would Bob English is a retired Army officer, A John Maxwell Team certified coach, be hard to ever change. Don’t miss this. We may judge ourselves based up on ourtrainer and speaker and a member of the Board of the Redstone-Huntsville Chap- intentions but you can bet that those following us are judging us on by what we ter of AUSA. You can get more information about Bob at www.RobertEngl- actually do. ishLeadership.com

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Fifth annual veterans' barbecue

The Redstone-Huntsville AUSA Chapter including a magnificent comfort dog, and teamed up with the Redstone Arsenal Ser- AUSA board members supported the event. geants Major Association (RSASMA), Mili- There were many smiles and memories shared tary Officer Association of America (MOAA), amongst all of the attendees. Warrant Officer Association (WOA) in our The event was open to all AUSA members to fifth annual BBQ with the vets held at the come out spend time and talk with our “Tut” Floyd R. “Tut” Fann State Veterans Home Fann Veterans. As always, the “Tut” Fann staff June 4th, 2016. greatly assisted in helping our combined group Willie & Patricia Pullom represented AUSA share our appreciation for our veterans. The during the planning for this joint effort. Many food was catered by “Spicy BBQ”. All the Vet- chapter volunteers including Bob English, erans, family members and the staff were very John Wright Redstone - Chapter President, thankful for the joint effort sponsoring such a Tammy Wright, and Program Executive Of- magnificent event. CSM(R) Pullom thanks all ficer Aviation BG Robert Marion and his those who took time out of their busy schedule family. Volunteers from several organizations’ to support the effort. July 2016 AUSA Salute 9 AUSA 108th Birthday of the Army Reserve Breakfast by John Perry

The 108th Birthday of the Army Re- serve was celebrated at the Tom Bevill Conference Center in Huntsville, AL on Friday, April 22, 2016. Soldiers from several local Army Reserve units in Hunts- ville were in attendance. Our chapter also had a great showing of our retired Army Reserve soldiers, retired military, and distinguished guest for our annual AUSA breakfast. Command Sergeant Major (Retired) John Perry, Chapter VP for National Guard and Reserve Affairs, opened the event by welcoming the Army Reserve Soldiers, the Army Reserve retirees and our honored guest. He announced the 108th birthday of the Army Reserve and thanked all those soldiers, both active and retired for their service and dedica- tion over the years. John also comment- ed on the significant role of the Army Reserve Soldiers perform in keeping our country safe. Photo by Tammy Johnson Colonel (Retired) Jim Henderson, COL Jay Gilhooly, Commander, Army Photo by Tammy Johnson Chapter Chaplain and a Vietnam Vet- Material Command – Army Reserve Ele- COL Jay Gilhooly, Commander, Army Material Command – Army Reserve Element eran gave the invocation. ment (left) receives chapter coin from (left) and CPT Leo Gilliland, Army Reserve Command – Army Reserve Element cut Following Army tradition of hav- CSM(R) John Perry during the Army the birthday cake on April 22. The Army Reserve 108th Birthday breakfast was ing the oldest and the youngest Army Reserve 108th Birthday breakfast. sponsored by the Redstone-Huntsville Chapter of AUSA. Reserve Soldiers cut the birthday cake, Colonel Jay Gilhooly, the event’s guest AMC’s worldwide mission in 22 states fast in their support. The Redstone- gram Director Veterans Employment speaker, came forward as the oldest and 5 countries. He summed up his com- Huntsville Chapter 3103 is an amazing Services for Still Serving Veterans, Chief Army Reserve Soldier present. Captain ments with this statement: family that truly exemplifies that role as Mark McMurry – Huntsville Chief of Leo Gilliland was our youngest soldier. “Celebrating the 108th birthday of the well as providing amazing opportunities Police, Chief Ralph Cobb – Madison Together, the Army Reserve Soldiers ma- Army Reserve together was a great op- for our Soldiers to learn and grow.” Fire Chief, Major Paul Eichwurtzle – neuvered the ceremony sword for the of- portunity to showcase our historic levels At the conclusion of Colonel Gilhoo- USAR, SFC Steven DeBacker - USAR; ficial cutting of the cake. of total army force integration. Army ly’s presentation, John Perry presented Colonel (USAR Retired) Henry Old- As part of the official introduction of Reserve Warrior Citizens have been him with a chapter coin on behalf of ham – Past Chapter President, Colonel our guest speaker, Captain Leo Gilliland, tested in the crucible of combat, earning the Chapter President, John Wright in (USAR Retired) Mike Lindsey, and nu- Chapter VP for Young Professionals and their status as full partners in a totally in- appreciation for being this year’s AUSA merous others for attending the AUSA an Army Reserve Soldier in the Army tegrated, three component force that in- Army Reserve Birthday guest speaker. annual breakfast. Materiel Command – Army Reserve Ele- tegrates smoothly with other branches of We wish to thank Colonel Gilhooly, We would like to thank the great peo- ment (AMC-ARE), introduced the guest the armed forces. AUSA is an important Dr. Joe Fitzgerald – Civilian Aide to the ple at the Tom Bevill Center for a great speaker – COL Jay Gilhooly. part of the operational Army Reserve Secretary of the Army-North Alabama breakfast and allowing us to use their Colonel Gilhooly is the commander of from supporting Soldiers and their fami- (CASA-NA), Lieutenant General (USA facility. the AMC-ARE. His unit provides mate- lies to ensuring that the employers of Retired) Dick Formica, Major General Thank you all for attending. We look riel readiness to 12 active partners for Army Reserve Soldiers remain stead- (USAR Retired) Paulette Risher – Pro- forward to seeing you again next year! 10 AUSA Salute July 2016 Welcome Home Event for A CO 136 Expeditionary Signal Battalion (ESB) By John Perry there to greet the soldiers were the ald, Major Troy Trulock, Mayor of Battalion Commander of the 136th the City of Madison, and an aide to On Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Sam U.S. Representative Mo Brooks. 10:00am, a plane arrived from Ft. Torrey, Chapter Vice President, and CPT. Bacon addressed the crowd Hood, Texas carrying 93 soldiers John Perry, Chapter VP for National and thanked everyone for their sup- from A Company, 136 Expeditionary Guard and Army Reserve Affairs. port in welcoming the unit home. Signal Battalion returning home from Sam Torrey presented each soldier He told the crowd it was great to be a 9 month mobilization to the Middle with a Chapter coin and welcomed back home. Then, he released his sol- East. The soldier’s families were wait- each soldier home. diers to the waiting family members. ing anxiously. The excitement grew as Company Commander, CPT. Da- The crowd went wild with enthusiasm the plane came to a stop just a short vid Bacon, marched his soldiers from as family members sought to reunite distance way away from hanger at Sig- the tarmac to the hanger at Signature with their soldiers. The event was car- nature Aviation at the Huntsville In- Aviation where the families and well- ried on Channel 19 and the Huntsville ternational Airport. wishers were anxiously waiting. Mr. Times. There were over 300 family mem- Dave Carney, former Chapter VP for Mr. Jim Roundtree – Chapter VP for bers and well-wishers waiting for the National Guard affairs (and wearing Family Affairs, Mike Roddy – Chapter loved ones to walk off the plane. As his famous Uncle Sam hat) welcomed secretary, Sam Torrey and John Perry the soldiers walked thru the doorway the soldiers’ home with a great “Hoo- supported the event. Special thanks of the plane and down the steps, they ha!” Also, welcoming the soldiers to Dave Carney for organizing the were greeted by the Commander of home were U.S. Representative, Rob- event and inviting the AUSA to play the 135th Expeditionary Support Bri- ert Aderholt; Civilian Aide to the Sec- a major role in the event. The Chap- gade, Bridger General Cannon. Also retary of the Army, Dr. Joe Fitzger- ter provided bottled water and snack food to the awaiting families while they were waiting for the arrival of the plane. Several other organizations also assisted with the event to make it a great success. They were: The Patri- ot Guard Riders who formed their famous flag line as the soldiers marched from the plan into the hanger. The AMC Band provided welcome home music and sang great patriotic songs as the crowd waited. The Rocket City Young Marines assisted with traffic control. And, many more individuals who helped make this a successful event. While deployed, the soldiers were separated and filled assignments across seven countries providing satellite communication, Internet Ac- cess and “eyes in the sky” for the Air Defense Artillery systems. To the soldiers of the 136th ESB, WELCOME HOME! July 2016 AUSA Salute 11 AUSA Corporate Membership Application P.O. Box 101560 • Arlington, VA 22210-0860 • 703-841-4300 • 855-246-6269 • Fax: 703-236-2927

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