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ARMlf R BOU'l MI iO"' This newspaper is an Authorized Publication for members of the BULK RATE Louisiana National Guard. Contents of the Louisiana Guardsman are US Postage Paid not necessarily the official views o£ endorsed by, the US, Government, Permit No. 568 Dept of Defense, Dept of the Army, or the Louisiana National Guard. New Orleans. LA 70130 Page 2 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1991 Desert Storm Veterans In Memorium Eligible for Bonus Checks It is with profound regret that an- tion of the 3673rd Maintenance Com- pany due to Operation Desert By Rusty Jabour Armed Forces in the Persian Gulf nouncement is made of the untimely death of Pfc. Richard Charles Shield/Desert Storm, where he served in Governor's Press Office "theater of operations" for Desert Shield and Desert Storm between Aug. 2,1990, Arceneaux, Jr. of Marrero. He was 20 Southwest Asia honorably and with Governor Buddy Roemer distributed and April 11, 1991. years old. distinction from December 2, 1990 un- the first of the $250 bonus checks Those eligible include servicemembers Pfc Arceneaux enlisted in the Loui- til June 4, 1991. available from the state to veterans of from the Army, Navy, Air Force, siana Army National Guard on October Pfc Arceneaux was awarded the Ar- the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Marines, Coast Guard, Louisiana Na- 19,1989 and was assigned to the 3673rd my Service Ribbon, Army Lapel Button, operations in the Persian Gulf. tional Guard and all Reserve forces. Maintenance Company in New Orleans. National Defense Service Medal, Army Gov. Roemer approved a legislative ap- He completed Basic Combat Training Commendation Medal, and Southwest Printice Darnell, executive director of and Advanced Individual Training at Asia Service Medal w/ Bronze Service propriation earlier this year which seU Fort Leonardwood, Missouri, during the aside at least $1 million to fund the one- the Department of Veterans Affairs, says Star. time bonuses for which an estimated there are about 4,000 Louisiana period January 10, 1990 and May 25, Members of the Louisiana Army Na- 4,000 servicemembers could be eligible. veterans eligible for the bonus. 1990. tional Guard mourn his death and ex- Upon his return to the unit, Pfc tend deepest sympathy to his family. "We award these bonuses to our ser- Gov. Roemer said Louisiana is paying Arceneaux was assigned as a Construc- vicemembers who courageously defend- $250 to each living veteran and $1,000 tion Equipment Repairer where he serv- Surviving are his wife, Laura Ijev ed the Unites States and who particular- to the widows or dependent children of ed until October 21, 1990. Weaver Arceneaux, father and mother ly represented Louisiana with honor and those veterans who died during either of On October 22, 1990 Pfc Arceneaux Richard Charles Arceneaux, ST. and distinction" Gov. Roemer said. the operations. was called to active duty upon mobiliza- Marlene Arceneaux. Gov. Roemer said the first batch of Veterans may get bonus application checks — have been mailed, and others forms from their veterans assistance will be mailed as they are processed. counselors in each parish. More informa- Gov. Roemer said veterans must app- tion about the bonus may be obtained ly for the bonus which is available to by calling the Department of Veterans Louisiana citizens who served in the U.S Affairs in Baton Rouge at 504-342-5863.

Fort Polk Celebrates 50 Years With Open House

FUHT POLK, LA - Everyone is in- were crucial war planning exercises that vited to visit Fort Polk, La. during a led to the Army's decision to locate a (vlehration of the post's 50th anniver- post in Louisiana. sary Nov 1-3. Especially welcome are Designed as an armor training center. former soldiers and their families. Fort Polk opened in the months before Commemorative and entertaining America's entry into World War II. The events are planned for the post's celebra- post, then called Camp Polk, was one of tion of its role in our nation's defense the Army's premier training centers during the last half century. The celebra- during the war. Donna Mumplrey Special Projects Manager, for Lakeside Shopping Center in tion begins with a formal ceremony Fri- The poet was also used during the Metairie, accepts a plaque from Lt. Col. Stafford Landry, Recruiting and Retention day, Nov 1. Korean War and as the principal train- Manager, for the support Lakeside has given to the National Guard. Lakeside hosted On Saturday, Nov. 2, an open house is ing post for infantry soldiers during displays for the Jackson Barracks Military History Museum, Desert Storm Events, scheduled. Displays, exhibits, entertain- Vietnam. In 1974, a tremendous moder- and Recruiting Activities throughout the year The plaque was presented on behalf ment and other events await visitors to nization program began at the poet of the Recruiting Force and the 159th Mobile Recruiting Team of the Louisiana Na- the open house. Special activities include when the 5th Infantry Division was ac- tional Guard. the annual military retiree open house tivated there. and a huge arts and crafts fair. The poet Today, Fort Polk is one of the most museum, always open to the public, modern installations in the Army. As features historical displays. The such, under recent base realignment On the Front Cover weekend concludes Sunday, Nov. 3, with proposals, it has been designated to special religious observances. become the home of the Joint Readiness La. Guardsman does his part in combating the The Fort Polk area was first used by Training Center

This newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Loui- Chief of Staff Hotline siana Army and Air National Guard. Louisiana Guardsman Contents of the Louisiana Guardsman 241st The Adjutant General, La. Army are not necessarily the official views, or 1-800-233-6796 and Air National Guard endorsed by, the U.& Government, PUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFF Mai Gen Ansel M Stroud. Jr. Department of Defense, Department of the Army, or the Louisiana National Editor SSG Paul Sylvest Chief of Staff (Army) Layout Editor SPC Kristi Moon Col. James K. Corley Guard. Original articles pertaining to Loui- Reporters SGT Lucas Landreneau Deputy Commander (Air) siana National Guard units or in- SPC Kristi Moon State Family Lt. Col. Harry A Trosclair dividuals that would be of interest to the SPC Michael Ritter 1-800-531-5860 Public Affairs Officer Guard community may be submitted to SPC Rebekah Lloyd 1st Lt Maria L Jonkers La. National Guard, Office of the AG, LANG-PAO (1LT Jonkers), Jackson Assistance Office Barracks, New Orleans, La. 70146^)330. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1991 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 3

Louisiana's War on Drugs— Combat With An Epidemic By SSG Paul J. Sylvest were conducted by the U.S Army Nar- 241st PAD cotics Mobile Training Team from Fort McClellan, Ala. Flying in a Huey (UH-1 helicopter) The students of these courses were pro- 500 feet above the ground, a five- vided with factual informal ton on the member marijuana eradication team is social problems of drug use, identifying conducting surveillance on possible drugs and drug paraphernalia, the cultivation sites. behavior of drug users, the dangers of With the full cooperation of federal, clandestine laboratories and dealing state and local law enforcement agen- with the criminal element in society. cies, the Louisiana National Guard's These courses also included tactical Counter Drug Program (CDP) is making training and practical experiences in significant contributions to the "War on undercover operations. This training Drugs." covers how to identify drug sites "Captain, this is the left side spotter, (avoiding obstacles and body traps) and there's a patch at nine o'clock, bring the how to conduct drug raids (clearing bird around to take another look." buildings, and for law enoforcement After a second look, the patch is students, shoot/don't shoot scenarios, and postively identified as marijuana, after apprehending violators). the law enforcement officer determines Although the instruction is infor- f ' ' the area secure, the Huey lands nearby mative, it also instills in each student a and the team leader evaluates the strong sense of awareness. The CID cultivation site and calls his team in. (Criminal Investigators Division) in- Eradication begins and another battle is structors utilized videos and audio won against the indigenous marijuana cassettes which offered real life scenarios It's unbelievable the heights marijuana plants reach. traffickers, of drug deals and actual drug raids. The (CDP Photo) "Chalk one up for the good guys. This violence on these videos is a reality in is more than 'Just Saying No,' this is the drug world. combat with an epidemic," said one CDP team member A member of the Louisiana State "We're a long way from winning the Police Tactical Team said his perception war, but we just ruined somebody's has changed on the drug operations weekend by harvesting their crop before after viewing the videos. "I really didn't they could get to it," said another know how NARCs operated. These member. courses allow all the law enforcement After three years in operation and agencies the opportunity to find a com- with increasing budgets each year, the mon ground and I believe they're all Counter Drug Program has progressed making great strides. We all have the rapidly. Since last year, marijuana same goal, to get drugs off the streets," eradication has tripled. he said. Increased manpower and training con- As the number one social problem in tribute to the success of the Law En- the United States, the illegal drug forcement Agents and National Guard business needs to be addressed for years personnel's War on Drugs. ahead. Marijuana Eradication classes have The support of the Louisiana National been given throughout the year to Guard in operations with law enforce- Guard members and law enforcement ment agencies has progressed to take agents. The classes are sponsored by the the lead in the "War on Drugs." Drug Enforcement Administration and You can assist in this effort too by the Louisiana State Police. reporting information on suspected drug In addition, three "Field Tactical activities to the La. State Police Hotline Operations" courses were completed at 1-800-536-3344. Camp Beauregard this year and two One battle at a time, the war can be Combined efforts prepare chopped plants for destruction. "Counter-Drug Investigators" courses won. (CDP Photo) LANG In Cooperation With Other Agencies Confiscate Big Bucks The Louisiana National Guard isn't a Drug Program over the past three years DRUGS: AMOUNT ESVS sideline player in the "War on Drugs." has been: 1.2 million for 1989, $2 million (ESTIMATED STREET VALUE) The Guard's Counter Drug Program for 1990 and $3.2 million in 1991. COCAINE 1,023.9 LBS 83,258,822.80 plays a vital role in supporting the During the period Oct. 1,1990 to Sept. OPIUM 20.0 LBS 81,980.00 following federal, state and local law en- 13, 1991, the Counter Drug Programs PCP 1.52 LBS 2.550.00 HEROIN 204.8 LB& 43,737.50 forcement agencies: have assisted in the confiscation of the CRACK 16.8 LBS 588,00000 I' S Customs following: DANGEROUS DRUGS 2,694.0 D.U.. 35.965.00 US Attorney (Drug Task Force) The annual budget of the Counter LSD 6.170.0 D.U. 30.850.00 DEA Drug Program over the past three years METHADONE 8.0 OZS 15,000.00 FBI has been: $1.2 million for 1989, $2 MARIJUANA 11,073.0 PLANTS 13.000,000.00 MARIJUANA 1.972.0 LBS 17,659,560.00 US Marshal million for 1990 and $3.2 million in 114,716,45500 LA State Police 1991. Local Sheriffs' Offices (8) During the period Oct. 1, 1990 to Sept. CASH 1,888,904.50 Local State Departments (12) 13, 1991, the Counter Drug Programs WEAPONS 60,150.00 TOTAL 1.949,054^0* Task Forces (4) have assisted in the confiscation of the The annual budget of the Counter following: ARRESTS: 738 GRAND TOTAL . .116.665.509.00 Page 4 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1991

Recently the 241st Public Affairs Detachment of Jackson Barracks par- ticipated in its annual community volunteer project at Maison Orleans Nursing Home in Arabi The PAD provid- ed Big Band Music, live entertainment, and dancing to over 50 residents and guests. (Photo by SGT Lucas J. Lan- dreneau. 241st PAD)

Students Benefit From Enhanced Montgomery Gl Bill Soldiers desiring to participate in the b. $128 per month Moiiitfuinerv 01 Bill iMGlLj or En- students hancements to the MGIB must meet all c $85 per month for part-time students criteria for eligibility as listed in the d. $112 per month for cooperative Department of Veterans Affairs Pam- training phlet (VA PAM 22-90-3) dated August ft 55 percent reimbursement for 1990. coorespondence courses Eligibility requirements for Chapter f. $35 per month for independent study 106 and Enhancements to Chapter 106 g. Non-college degree (same rates as are as follows: college degree) a. Soldiers that enlisted after July 1, h. Refresher training (charge to ffiS^gS^ 1985 must commit a minimum of six entitlement) TO,--'"'»'-— years on their enlisted contract. i. On-Job-Training and Apprenticeship ^r~^vp** b. Soldiers reenlist for six years after <$105 per month - first six months; $77 July 1, 1985. per month - second six months; $49 per a Soldiers with time remaining on a month remaining months) current contract who enlisted before Ju- j. Flights training will be available ly 1, 1985 can extend for the difference (From Sept. 30, 1990 through Sept. 30, to make six years. EXAMPLE: A soldier 1994 at 60 percent reimbursement when New Orleans Air Show that enlisted July 1, 1984 decides to par- a pilot license and other requirements ticipate in the MGIB July 11,1988 and are met.) has two years remaining on his current k. A second four-year degree may be Scheduled for October 26 contract. This soldier may extend for pursued (if the member has remaining three years to satisfy the six-year service entitlement. However training above the The gates of Naval Air Station New display will be all the aircraft stationed obligation. undergraduate level will not be allowed.) Orleans will open to the public at 8 a.m., at NAS New Orleans as well as several d. EXAMPLE: A soldier enlists Oc- Saturday, October 26, 1991 for the '91 World War H and Korean War vintage tober 1, 1989 for six years. On October N'awlins Air Show. This year's show will aircraft. Restrictions on Training: REF: VA PAM 1, 1990, the Department of the Army also be a celebration of the 75th anniver- Civilian acrobatic acts scheduled are* 22-90-3 AUG 90 sary of Naval Reserve Aviation. Frank Ryder in his "Super Chipmunk", enhances the Chapter 106 to include a. Graduate-level courses. flight training, vo-techs, etc This soldier This year's featured aerial demonstra- Ernie Argence, Franklin Agustus and decides he wants to attend vo-tech, but b. Courses you take while receiving a tion will be performed by the 159th Tac- Earl Cherry and his "Roll Models" per- does not meet the six-year requirement Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) tical Fighter Group of the Louisiana Air forming their wing-walking stunt. A to be eligible To become eligible for the scholarship. National Guard. The "Coonass Militia", highlight will be the Holiday Inn enhancements to MGIB Chapter 106 he c. Bartender and personality flying six F 15 Eagles will demostrate Acrobatic Team, consisting of four will have to extend for one year after Oc- development. several tactical maneuvers. brightly painted Pitts Specials, along tober 1, 1990. d. Any course given by radio. Also on hand will be the A-10 with the Royal Albanians, once again e. In b, c, and d above, the date of basic e. Any course or courses taken solely Thunderbolt II, flown by the 926th Tac- coming out of exile eligibility is the date that the soldier ex- by open-circuit television. tical Fighter Group, demonstrating some tends or reenlists if all other qualifying f. Audited courses. of the tank killing tactics they employed TTie show will be performed again on criteria for eligibility have already been in the recent Persian Gulf War. Sunday, October 27,1991, with the gates met. All questions should be directed to Other military aircraft which will per- opening at 8 a.m. We believe it will be MGIB benefits include: 1-800-899-6355 or (504) 278S355 be- form include the F 14 Tomcat, F/A-18 another heart-stopper this year and in a. $170 per month for full-time tween 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday Hornet and AV-8 Harrier, a jet which can vite everyone out to see it. Don't forget participation through Friday. take off and land vertically. On static to bring the camera! Page 4 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1991

Recently the 241st Public Affairs Detachment of Jackson Barracks par- ticipated in its annual community volunteer project at Maison Orleans Nursing Home in Arabi. The PAD provid- ed Big Band Music, live entertainment, and dancing to over 50 residents and guests. (Photo by SGT Lucas J. Lan- dreneau, 241st PAD)

Students Benefit From Enhanced Montgomery Gl Bill Soldiers desiring to participate in the b. $128 per month for 3/4 time Montgomery W Bill (MGILj or En- students hancements to the MGIB must meet all c $85 per month for part-time students criteria for eligibility as listed in the d. $112 per month for cooperative Department of Veterans Affairs Pam- training phlet (VA RAM 22-90-3) dated August e 55 percent reimbursement for 1990. coorespondence courses Eligibility requirements for Chapter f. $35 per month for independent study 106 and Enhancements to Chapter 106 g. Non-college degree (same rates as are as follows: college degree) a. Soldiers that enlisted after July 1, h. Refresher training (charge to 1985 must commit a minimum of six entitlement) years on their enlisted contract. i. On-Job-Training and Apprenticeship b. Soldiers reenlist for six years after ($105 per month • first six months; $77 July 1, 1985. per month - second six months; $49 per c. Soldiers with time remaining on a month remaining months) current contract who enlisted before Ju- j. Flights training will be available ly 1, 1985 can extend for the difference (From Sept. 30, 1990 through Sept. 30, to make six years. EXAMPLE: A soldier 1994 at 60 percent reimbursement when New Orleans Air Show that enlisted July 1, 1984 decides to par- a pilot license and other requirements ticipate in the MGIB July 11, 1983 and are met.) has two years remaining on his current k. A second four-year degree may be Scheduled for October 26 contract. This soldier may extend for pursued (if the member has remaining three years to satisfy the six-year service entitlement However training above the The gates of Naval Air Station New display will be all the aircraft stationed obligation. undergraduate level will not be allowed.) Orleans will open to the public at 8 a.m., at NAS New Orleans as well as several d. EXAMPLE: A soldier enlists Oc- Saturday, October 26, 1991 for the '91 World War II and Korean War vintage tober 1, 1989 for six years. On October N'awlins Air Show. This year's show will aircraft. 1, 1990, the Department of the Army Restrictions on Training: REF: VA RAM also be a celebration of the 75th anniver- Civilian acrobatic acts scheduled are* 22-90-3 AUG 90 sary of Naval Reserve Aviation. enhances the Chapter 106 to include a. Graduate-level courses. Frank Ryder in his "Super Chipmunk", flight training, vo-techs, etc This soldier This year's featured aerial demonstra- Ernie Argence, Franklin Agustus and decides he wants to attend vo-tech, but b. Courses you take while receiving a tion will be performed by the 159th Tac- Earl Cherry and his "Roll Models" per- does not meet the six year requirement Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) tical Fighter Group of the Louisiana Air forming their wing-walking stunt. A to be eligible. To become eligible for the scholarship. National Guard. The "Coonass Militia" highlight will be the Holiday Inn enhancements to MGIB Chapter 106 he c. Bartender and personality flying six F-15 Eagles will demostrate Acrobatic Team, consisting of four will have to extend for one year after Oc- development. several tactical maneuvers. brightly painted Pitts Specials, along tober 1, 1990. A Any course given by radio, Also on hand will be the A-10 with the Royal Albanians, once again e Any course or courses taken solely e. In b, c, and d above, the date of basic Thunderbolt II, flown by the 926th Tac- coming out of exile. eligibility is the date that the soldier ex- by open-circuit television, tical Fighter Group, demonstrating some tends or reenlists if all other qualifying f. Audited courses. of the tank killing tactics they employed 'Hie show will be performed again on criteria for eligibility have already been in the recent ftrsian Gulf War. Sunday, October 27,1991, with the gates met. All questions should be directed to Other military aircraft which will per- opening at 8 a.m. We believe it will be MGIB benefits include: 1-800399-6355 or (504) 278^355 be- form include the F-14 Tomcat, F/A-18 another heart-stopper this year and in- a. $170 per month for full-time tween 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday Hornet and AV-8 Harrier, a jet which can vite everyone out to see it. Don't forget participation through Friday. take off and land vertically. On static to bring the camera! AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1991 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 5 Maj. Gen. Stroud Receives Distinguished Service Medal

By 1LT Maria L. Jonkers have believed that we suffered as few State PAO losses as we did, but this war was by means a cheap or easy war. There was The boy from Dixie, Louisiana who a great hardship on separated families would become the Adjutant General (AG) and a tremendous strain on employers." of the Louisiana National Guard recent- Stroud's belief is that the pervasive in- ly became the recipient of the highest volvement of the Reserve component peacetime medal ever awarded to a Loui- helped to validate the National Guard's siana Guard soldier. crucial role in national defense and ac- Maj. Gen. Ansel "Buddy" Stroud tually served to strengthen employer- received the Distinguished Service Medal employee tiea in recognition of his years as the Loui- "The mobilization of the National siana Adjutant General. Gov. Buddy Guard and Reserve brought the war Hoemer nominated Stroud for the award home to many communities in America. which-comes directly from the President's That's why we did not have another Viet Office, "I'm fortunate to have worked nam. The protestors were blown away," with good people," Stroud said, downplay- he said. ing his part in earning the award. He recalled with pride the departure Among the 54 states and territories ceremonies at England Air Force Base, Stmud's ten years as AG are surpassed and the quiet dignity and determination only by the adjutant generals of South of the soldiers as they said good-bye to Carolina and Colorado. their families. In his position as adjutant general, "These young men and women didn't Stroud is responsible for the deployment want to go. But time after time I'd watch and coordination of programs, plans and the 'what if scenario. I learned a lot from recognized early on when he was selected them pick up their rifles, put on their policies affect ing the nearly 14,000 what was done right and what was done in 1977 to direct a landmark study helmets and get on that plane," he said. members of the Louisiana Army and Air wrong," assessing the full-time training and ad- "Mothers leaving small children, sons National Guard. He joined the Army in And much has been done right since ministrative needs for the Guard and leaving elderly parents; it was difficult to 1944 and was commissioned as a second 1980. The strength of the Louisiana Na- Reserve program. This study, now known watch. But I never felt prouder" lieutenant in 1946. After serving on ac- tional Guard has grown from 8,800 to as the "Stroud Study", was the basis for Stroud doesn't take long to remember tive duty he joined the National Guard 13,850 and the retention rate has in- launching the Active Guard/Reserve the lowest point during the war. in 1947. creased from 69 percent to 92 percent. (AGR) program. He travelled the nation "Without a doubt it was when I first Stroud said the people and the mission Louisiana ranks first in recruiting non- visiting reserve units, a project he heard about the AWOLS in the (256th In of the National Guard have changed con- prior service personnel nationwide, and remembers as extremely interesting and fantry) Brigade," he said. siderably since his early years. roughly one-third of Louisiana National rewarding. "I know I shouldn't have taken it per- "In the old Guard the equipment we Guardsmen take advantage of the state "Back then a company of 125 men had sonal, but I did. I spent the first 20 of my received was the Army's hand-me-downs, tuition exemption program and the Mon- two full-timers to handle administrative 40 years in the Brigade," he added. he said "Our mission before the Total tgomery GI Bill. and logistical needs," he said. Today's Na- Stroud felt embarrassment for the Force Policy was implemented was "TTiis gives us smart, young soldiers tional Guard AGR force calls for 756 men thousand* of soldiers who trailed long primarily combat. TTie shift from combat that have a desire to excell," Stroud said and women nationwide, but Stroud is hard hours only to be ridiculed and to combat service support occurred dur- This past year the Louisiana National concerned that force reduction could criticized because of the actions of a few. ing the Cold War as the U.S became in- Guard anchored the Army Communities adversely affect the program. "I'm proud of the 256th," he said, "Let volved in Southwest Asia," he added. of Excellence Award for the second time "The proposal calls for one-to-one the record show that they did a damn TTie Total Force Policy calls for all of in two years, pumping $150,000 into the drawdown," he explained. "One reserve good job, and as far as I'm concerned that the elements of the Armed Forces • ac- state's economy. component soldier will be cut for every incident is behind us." tive, guard and reserve • to work together These accomplishments are due in active duty soldier. Now I'm a big ad- One especially poignant moment and independently as one force No large part to Stroud's continued emphasis vocate of a strong active duty force, but Stroud recalls occurred on a particularly longer a "back-up" force for the active on quality leadership, quality soldiers if the reasoning behind force reduction is bad day during the war. The general component, the National Guard and and care for the soldier. He is also a firm economics you need to go after the higher public sought many ways to cope with Reserve served as an integral part of the believer in the Awards Program. cost unit You can keep more force for leas their fears and frustrations during the fighting force in Operation Desert Storm. "I believe in competition and recogni- dollars in the Reserve component," he conflicts, and one way they chose was to "The present day structure of the tion," he said. added. lay blame and criticism on Stroud's of- Guard is more finely tuned," Stroud con- All soldiers who served in Operation Stroud believes that deactivating units fice Daily, the mail brought a barrage of tinued. "Back then, not every unit had Desert Storm received the Louisiana War and closing bases will strain the very negative, critical letters and this day was a wartime mission. We were not aligned Cross. He also initiated the Superior Unit domestic and social programs that force no different. Except for a postcard from for war as we are today. And during the Award Dozens of units receive this award reduction is meant to benefit Many com- a Spec James Parish of the 1083rd civil strife of the 1960s our state mission annually. munities are supported by military Transportation Company who was serv- was emphasized" Stroud's quest for excellence within his dollars, and base closures in these com- ing in Saudi Arabia. The civil rights movement acted as a command and soldiers began with the munities will cause an increase in "He wrote to thank me for taking care catalyst in changing the face of the Na- quest for excellence within himself. unemployment and increased dependen- of his family, and for my concern for all tional Guard During Stroud's early years He recounted that many Reserve Of- cy on government programs. the families," Stroud said. "And he sign- there were no blacks or women among ficers who did not make the cut during "Initially force reduction will not affect ed it, '\bur Friend Spec James Parish"' the ranks. But even after the doors were World War n and the Korean War were us in the Louisiana National Guard," he Stroud pauses and recalls the moment. opened to women and blacks, change replaced with active duty officers. He was said "We will lose two units, but we will "And on that day, I didn't have many came gradually determined that if his unit was activated gain a battalion by 1993. Long term friends," he said. "I was a colonel before I ever served this would not happen to him. plans call for the elimination of 3,000 Stroud's office is filled with mementos with a woman," Stroud said. "I worked hard to stay proficient positions in the Louisiana National of an illustrious, successful career. Among The black membership in today's Loui- because I believe that all soldiers are en- Guard, but I feel that our present enlist- the many plaques, certificates and siana National Guard closely mirrors titled to qualified, fully-committed ment rate will level off and we will ac- trophies are family photographs, memen- that of the state population - roughly 31 leaders. I decided early on that if I could tually remain at the figure we are today." tos from units, token gifts of appreciation percent. not give what was necessary to lead and Force reduction, he stressed, was being from admirers and a recent addition; a Since Stroud's appointment as the ad- command I would resign," he said. discussed before the costs incurred in war trophy from the 527th Engineer Bat jutant general in 1980 the National His philosophy is reflected in his policy Operation Desert Storm this past year talion, consisting of an Iraqi handsaw il- Guard has continued to modernize and which calls for lieutenants to complete brought greater urgency to reducing the lustrated with battle scenes grow. Prior to his appointment as top 100 percent of their advanced course defense budget. man he served as the assistant adjutant before they can be promoted to captain. And this past year has brought for And now among the mementos, the General. The active duty Army only requires 50 Stroud the best and the worst moments Distinguished Service Medal is on "When you're second in command you percent completion to achieve this next of his military career. display, a fitting award for a man who don't have to take the heat for the deci rank. "No one took any joy in seeing these has devoted most of his life to the better- sion," he said. "You have the luxury of Stroud's dedication to excellence was units mobilized," he said. "No one could ment of the Louisiana National Guard.

. Page 6 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN AUGUST'SEPTEMBER 1991 • Memorial Recognizes Women Who Serve

r By Evelyn D. Harris Women in Military Service to America II, who told the gathering. "My parents ticipated in Operation Desert Storm. rnpocan Forces Information Service Foundation. The group is the prime were happy to learn I was a prisoner • They are an essential part of the mover raising money to build the they'd thought for more than a year that military." Army pilot Maj. Marie Rossi died memorial at Arlington National I was dead." The women's memorial site at the when her helicopter crashed during Cemetery, Va. That the tribute began on the anniver- Hemicycle, a gateway to Arlington Desert Storm. Now, her parents are help- Vaught launched the tribute in the sary of D-Day was appropriate for Air cemetery, faces Washington, D.C. Plans ing spread the word about a cause she Mansfield Room of the L'.S. Capitol on Force Maj. Susan "Fred" Han key. whose for the memorial complex include a com- held dear, the Women In Military Ser- June 6, the anniversary of D-Day, the mother, 1st Lt. Julia Ramacciotti, land puterized registry of military women, an vice to American Memorial. Allies' 1944 invasion of Normandy, ed in France 10 days after the Allied in- auditorium and 10 illuminated glass "This is a proper way to-recognize France, that helped win World War II. vasion began. spires, each 39 feet tall. As of July 1, women who have served their country," For the occasion, the Mansfield Room "My mother carried her discharge more than 60,000 women were said Paul Rossi. "It's about time women was crammed with members of Con- papers all her life • they were in her registered in the computer data bank. A got some recognition. They've been in gress, military and civilian dignitaries wallet when she died," Hankey said. "A $25 donation is requested to register a the background too long." and well-wishers. few years before she died, she wrote a woman in the computer. "When we received word about Marie's Throughout the year, foundation sup 20-page letter about significant death, I immediately thought about the porters in the 50 state capitals will pre- memories from her life More than five The U.S government provided the site memorial and thought that contribu- sent exhibits, speakers and other ac- were about her days as an Army nurse, in 1986 legislation that also gave tions to its construction would be a fit- tivities honoring military women. At even though she was in the Army only Vaught's foundation until November ting way to remember her," Gertrude these state-level tributes, supporters a few years - women had to quit when 1991 to raise the estimated $15 million Rossi added. "Marie received many hope to register some 500,000 women they had children. needed to build the memorial. Only honors and will not soon be forgotten. veterans and raise money for the "She was interested in the memorial, about $4 million has been raised so far, The memorial will honor all those memorial fund. Vaught said about 1.6 so I registered her and put a note in her but Rep. Mary Rose Oakar of Ohio women who quietly served America million women are eligible to register. obituary asking for donations to the recently introduced a bill to extend the equally but who have not been recogniz- Among the women honored at the memorial instead of flowers," said deadline two years for the supporters of ed." Capitol tribute were Toby Felker and Hankey. both the women's memorial and the The loss of Marie Rossi will serve as Lorraine Rogers, veteran female fliers "This ceremony is most appropriate Korean War Veterans Memorial. the symbol of a fund-raising tribute that who received their wings from Gen. because we've come to an important For more information about the will honor all the women who are serv- Henry "Hap" Arnold, commanding point in the history of women in the Women in Military Service to America ing or who served in the military from general of the U.& Army Air Force dur- military," DoD personnel chief Memorial and registry program, call the Revolutionary War to Desert Storm, ing World War II; and Mary Rose Christopher Jehn said in the Mansfield toll-free 1-800-I-SALUTE (4TO5883) or according to retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Nelson, a Navy nurse held prisoner of Room. "Today, we have over 200,000 1-800-222-2294. In the Washington, Wilma L. Vaught, president of the war in the Philippines during World War women on active duty. Over 30,000 par I ).<•., area call 703-533-1155. 200 Years Later. Do You Know What Your Rights Are?

The Bill of Rights is the name usual- ratified. When the First Congress met Americans-including former slaves-and How has the Bill of Rights changed in ly given to the first ten Amendments to in 1789, James Madison took the states' promised equality before the law. The 200 years? the U.S Constitution. The Amendments suggestions and drafted the proposals 19th Amendment, adopted in 1920, The Bill of Rights itself has never been were proposed in 1789 by the First Con- that became the Bill of Rights. Many assured women the right to vote in all formally amended, but over time it has gress and ratified by the states in 1791. members of the First Congress took a elections. Other Amendments extended been interpreted in different ways by the The term is sometimes extended to in- hand in shaping their final form. voting rights to 18 year-olds, removed courts and the other branches of govern- clude rights secured by later Amend- What kind of rights are protected? economic barriers to voting, and allow- ment. The most important change was ments as well. The Bill of Rights protects our freedom ed residents of the District of Columbia the addition of the 14th Amendment in Why do we need a Bill of Rights? of religion, of speech, and of the press; to vote in presidential elections. 1868. The courts have interpreted that The Constitution, written in 1787, our rights to use our property for lawful Does the Bill ol Rights allow the guilty Amendment as applying many provi- gives the government certain respon- purpose; and our rights within the legal to go free? sions of the Bill of Rights to the states. sibilities. Many people at the time system. It also reminds us, in the 9th Not often, but sometimes. The Bill of Before this, the Bill of Rights was held it that the new government was Amendment, that some kind are not Rights protects all persons accused of to apply to the federal government only. powerful, and so the Bill of Rights spelled out, but are still protected The crimes and the courts have acted in the was proposed to put explicit limits on 10th Amendment makes clear that the belief that it is better to let a guilty per- How does the Bill of Rights affect me? how the government would exercise its powers granted to both the state and the son go free than to convict someone who Along with our rights, we as citizens power. federal governments are granted by the is innocent. The Bill of Rights reflects have certain responsibilities to make What makes the Bill of Rights work? people. All powers not granted to the centuries of experience with the dangers sure that the rights of all are protected. The Bill of Rights works in two ways. federal government are kept by the of tyranny, and sets down fundamental This means, first being informed about First, it makes it clear that there are states or the people. principles of justice that protect us all. our rights and how and why they are some things the government is not Was the First Amendment put first protected. It also means taking part in allowed to do. It makes the people more Are all our rights contained in the Bill of because it was considered the most civic affairs, being knowledgeable about watchful, and makes the government Rights? important? issues that affect our locality and the na- more careful. Second, if government ac- No-and the Bill of Rights itself says When Congress sent the Bill of Rights tion. It includes such civic duties as ex- tions do interfere with our rights, we can this in the 9th Amendment. Some very to the states, there were actually 12 pro- ercising the right to vote and serving on take our case to the courts to have our important rights are protected in the posed Amendments. The first two juries, but it also means helping to im- rights enforced. For this reason, it is im- original Constitution, or in later Amend- (regulating Congressional apportion- prove the life of our communities in portant to preserve the independence of ments. Other important rights-for exam- ment and pay raises) were never ratified, countless other ways. Unlike some other the judiciary to ensure "Equal Justice ple, the right to travel, or the right to and what is today the 1st Amendment consitutions that have written Under Law." buy and sell property-are not specifical- was really third. Still, we can say that guarantees, ours has worked because it Who wrote the Bill of Rights? ly mentioned in the Constitution, but the rights protected by the 1st provides a reliable means of enforcement When the Constitution was being are protected by the courts. Amendment-to practice any religion (or through our independent court system. voted on in 1787-88, several states How did later amendments change none), to speak freely, to write freely, and But more important, our Bill of Rights recommended changes-in all, over 200 rights protected by the Constitution? to assemble with others to challenge ac- works because its guarantees of liberty, changes were suggested. The Constitu- Later Amendments, such as the 13th, tions of the government-are institutions. justice, and equality are cherished in the tion's supporters agreed to make some 14th, and 15th, adopted after the Civil They make it possible for us to criticize hearts and minds of the American changes in the document once it was War, assured citizenship to all the government and advocate changes. people

. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1991 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 7 National Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Service to U.S.A. Commemorated Before there was New England, there Europeans. was New Spain, and before there was 1492-1504 King Ferinand and queen Boston, Mass., there was Santa Fe, N.M. Isabella of Spain provided the financial The teaching of American history and material backing for Columbus to normally emphasizes the founding and make all four of his exkpeditions. growth of the British colonies in North 1508-1513 Juan Ponce de Leon America, their emergence as an in- discovered Pureto Rico and then Florida. dependent nation in 1776, and the 1539-1543 Hernando de Soto explored development of the United States from an area that included Florida, Georgia, east to west. Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. This treatment easily omits the fact 1540-1542 Francisco Vasquez de Cor- that there was significiant colonization onado led an expedition from Mexico to by Spain of what is now the American the present day southwestern United South west from the 16th century on- States, as far north as central Kansas. ward. It also tends to ignore, until the 1565- Pedro Menendez de Aviles Mexican War is mentioned, that the founded St. Augustine, Florida, the whole Southwest, from Texas to Califor- oldest city in the Unites States. nia, was a Spanish-speak ing territory 1595-1609 Juan de Onate began col- with its own distinctive heritage. onization of New Mexico and establish- The Spanish-speaking citizens of the ed a permanent settlement. He was the Three members of the 159th MASH were awarded the Bronze State Medal for ex- United States who were incorporated in- first governor of New Mexico. ceptional meritorious service in support of Operation Desert Storm. Pictured above to the country as a result of the Mexican 1781 The "City of Angles," Los is Lt. Col. Michael J. Jennings, 159th MASH Commander. Pictured below are Lt. War was called Mexican Americana Angeles, was founded by Father Col. Robert K. Sunden (saluting) and Maj. Tommy R. Hancock. The Bronze Star Their numbers have since increased as Junipero Serra. Medal is awarded by the Department of the Army. a result of immigration. Other Spanish- speaking citizens came from Cuba and MILITARY CONTRIBUTIONS Puerto Rico, the smaller numbers are World War II immigrants from Central and South The number of Hispanics who served America and from the Dominican in the Armed Forces during World War Republic Tfcken together, these people II is unknown, but estimates of 250,000 are called Hispanics, or Latinos. to 50,000 have been made Units known to have had a large Portrait of Ethnic Diversity number of Mexican-Americans included Hispanics today form the fastest grow- the National Guard units from Texas, ing ethnic minority in the I'nitt-d States. New Mrxicd. Arizona, and Calj'/brni* Numbering about 18 million in 1988, The 65th infantry Regiment was com they make up the second largest minori- prised almost entirely of Hispanics from ty in the nation, black being the largest. Puerto Rico. Records are sketchy and in- Although Hispanics have experienced complete, but Hispanics are known to less outright discrimination (except in have served in the following units and Texas and New Mexico) than have campaigns: 200th and 515th Coast Ar- blacks, they generally have lower tillery - Bataan; 1st and 3rd Infantry economic and education levels than does Divisions -North Africa; 2nd Armored the rest of the population. Divisions • North Africa; 142nd Infan- The term Hispanic is not basically an try Regiment -Europe; 30th Infantry In- ethnic description. It refers to native fantry Regiment • Europe; 313th Infan- language and to cultural background. try Regiment -Europe; 22nd Infantry Within the group called Hispanics are Regiment - Europe; 23rd Infancy Regi- people of diverse ethnic origins. These ment Europe; 7th Infantry Regiment are blacks and American Indians as well - Europe; 65th Infantry Regiment - as individuals of purely European Pacific; 127th Infantry Regiment - background whose families have lived in Pacific; 511th Parachute Infantry Regi the Americas for generations. And, ment - Pacific; and 713th Railway because of intermarriage, there was Operating Battalion - North Africa and descendants who represented a combina- Europe. tion of all three origins. Hispanics do not Hispanics served in the 7th Infantry necessarily regard themselves as a Division, fighting in the Aleutian single group because their attachments Islands. The first Hispanic Medal of South Central Bell are to their specific national origin. In Honor recipient of World War n, Private the case of many Mexican Americans, Jose P. Martinez, was mortally wound- the national origin is within the United ed on May 11, 1943, while leading his Honors LA's Desert Storm Vets States if their ancestors lived in the unit against small arms, machine guns, Louisiana's South Central Bell com- Southwest before the Mexican War. and mortars. panies are honoring Desert Storm Public Law 90498 established an an- Hispanics also fought with the 141st Veterans by reimbursing families for the nual observance of National Hispanic Infantry Regiment in Italy, France, Ger- federal excise tax billed on charges for Week. From the early Spanish explorers many, and Austria. The 141st spent 361 telephone or radiotelephone messages of North America to Hispanic contem- days in combat during World War II. In- originating in a combat zone from a poraries in the 1988 America, Hispanics dividual members received more than member of the armed forces of the have played major roles in shaping our 2,000 medals for heroism. United States. nation—both in the military and civilian The 158th Regimental Combat Team, The application for reimbursement sectors. including many Hispanic, was referred may be obtained from a Family to by General Douglas MacArthur as Assistance Office or by calling THE EARLY EXPLORERS "the greatest fighting combat team ever 1-800-541-5860. Hispanics were crucial to the early ex- deployed for battle," ^ ploration of North America by Continued on page 12 Page 8 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1991 225th Engineers Leave Their Mark Across By CPT Gten Gremillion

The 225th Engineer Group, the largest heavy construction engineer group in the world, is making history come to life all across the state of Louisiana. Having a wartime mission of constructing air- fields, troop facilities and improving ex- isting facilities for wartime use, the engineers are honing their skills by con- structing pavilions, parking lots, museums and other projects for the benefit of the citizens of Louisiana. On the banks of the Mississippi, near the city of Chalmette lies Jackson Bar- racks. One of the most notable struc- tures at the Barracks is the old powder magazine Originally constructed in 1837, it was transformed into the Loui- siana Military History and State Weapons Museum in 1974. In the museum, a visitor can step back in time and view the "Blow Out Wall" a 1917 staff car, weapons, uniforms and memorabilia of military history dating back to the War of 1812. In 1990, the unite of the 225th Engineer Group, consisting of the 527th, 528th, 205th and 769th Engineer Bat- talions, began constructing a new Company A, 769th Engr. Bn perform maintenance on horizontal equipment during construction efforts across the state museum building, theater and media center to house the artifacts and exhibits which are not on public view due to space limitations. During annual train- ing 1991, the soldiers of the 225th (ab- sent the 527th which was deployed to I ! Saudi Arabia in support of Desert Storm) labored to complete the immense task. Col. (Ret) Francis E. TTiomas, curator of the museum, awaits the dedication of the facility on December 7, 1991 to coincide with the 50th anniver sary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The museum is rated one of the best national guard museums in the United States. Thomas is convinced the new additions and improvements, to be completed by the 225th Engineers, will make the facility second to none Moving from the clamor of the "City that Care Forgot" to the serenity of the loblolly pines of Central Louisiana, the engineers are constructing the facility for the United States Marshal Service known as "Anytown USA". The facility will provide the service with a training and administrative complex in historic Camp Livingston. In the early 1940'a, Camp Livingston teemed with life Over 44,000 soldiers trained there for Wwld War II. The camp was the home of the 32nd Infantry Divi- sion and played an important role in the* famous Louisiana Maneuvers. At the end of the war, the buildings of the camp were scavenged for materials and the property was returned to the control of the US Forestry Service, Overgrown by tall loblolly pines and brush, the only re- mains of the original camp are the rem- nants of the company streets and the concrete footings of long gone buildings. Camp Livingston has become little more SSG Calvin White. SPC Johnny Green, PfC Jonathan Martin and SSG Grandison Garnett work to level the grade of the slab. than a place of curiosity for the people of Central Louisiana. Beginning with Annuaf Training 1991, the soldiers of the 225th Engineer Group are bringing Camp Livingston AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1991 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 9 .ouisiana During the Summer of '91

back to life. The engineers are building ' 9- a 10,000 square-foot warehouse which will serve as a storage, administrative and training facility for the Marshal Ser- vice The soldiers are clearing a site for the construction of "Anytown USA" which will contain storefronts, a bank and other buildings which will simulate a typical American city. The Marshals will use the facility to train agents in ur- ban law enforcement tactics. In the future, the service will be able to train agents in hostage negotiations, VIP pro- tection and arrest and civil disturbance operations in a realistic training environment.

The soldiers continued to work despite severe thunderstorms and other inclement weather conditions which would have stopped a civilian construction effort.

Further south, near Lake Charles, lies Sam Houston Jones State park which is located at the confluence of the west fork of the Calcasieu and Houston Rivers and , Indian Bayou. Originally named for the SPC Cartin Milts, SPC Dona W Madison, PFC Jonathan Martin and SPC August Bennett backfill around the wooden forms. Texas folk hero who travelled extensive- during annual training exercises 1991. ly in the western reaches of Louisiana, Sam Houston Jones was given it's cur- rent name in honor of the state's 37th governor who was instrumental in set- ting this tract of land aside for public use. The soldiers of the 225th practiced their wartime missions under simulated combat conditions while constructing additional parking facilities, a public pavilion and bathhouse. The soldiers continued to work despite severe thunderstorms and other inclement weather conditions which would have stopped a civilian construction effort. The realistic training conditions approx- imated the wartime demands which would be placed on the soldiers in the event of a national crisis. The morale of the individual soldier was high as the training progressed. Other elements of the 225th were hard at work in Ruston. There the engineers were renovating the armory as a new headquarters for the 527th Engineer Battalion. Renovations were taking place on building 719 at Camp Beauregard. The building will soon be home for "E" Company, 4th Battalion, 156th Infantry. Nearby, at Camp Liv- ingston work continued on the rapid runway repair site. Further west, at Ft. Polk, tank trails were constructed on Reason Ridge. In Washington Parish, in southeast Louisiana, a baseball complex was completed and work progressed on a rifle range at the Washington Correc- tional Facility. Finally, a levee project got under way at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. Despite the heat and rain of summer, annual training took place for the SPC Carlos Daniels and PFC Claude Chiasson conduct mess hall activities and SPC Ron Dunn and SPC Josette Ateom enjoy engineers. From one end of the .state to the other, and in many points in bet- a meal at Company A's mess hall. (225th Engr Gp Photos) ween, the soldiers of the 225th perfected their wartime skills and made a real im- pact on the communities of Louisiana. •^ v

Page 10 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN AUGUST SEPTEMBER 1991 Continue The Spirit of Giving 239th MPs Keep the Peace By SPC Dane Kerne ferent things, such as searching for 204th ASG PIO mines. Of course, there was a great deal of NBC (Nuclear Biological and Fort Chaflee, Ark. was the scene for Chemical) training as well. the 239th Military Mice Company's 1991 Annual Training (AT) exercises. Although DLO was the 239th's The "MfV spent the latter part of June primary mission this AT, such duty will on their AT mission. soon become a thing of the past. "By The 239th, which is commanded by 1995, MPs will no longer provide securi- Capt. Robert Harrison, spent their time ty on post like they do now," said Cam- at Fort Chaflee performing two separate bre, "The Army is making us (Mft) full missions: DLO and FTX. "DLO combat support personnel." The Mrfc (Discipline Law and Order) is primarily will operate solely in the field, leaving just post security or police-type duty," the police duty on posts to DoD (Depart- said First Sgt. Lynn Cambre of the ment of Defense) civilian employees,'* "In 239th. This duty, which was performed the past, MPs did strictly garrison, or in conjunction with the full-time white hat, duty" said Cambre, "This was Military Police stationed at Fort Chaf- essentially just police work. Now, we're fee, was the unit's primary mission. classified as sort of a 'combat-garrison* 'This type of work is traditional for type of company." When they become full Mft," said Cambre. The MPs patrolled combat support oriented, MPs will be the post, keeping the peace around the providing security for the movement of heavy munitions (nuclear and other ord- SUPPORT VOW clock through the use of three eight-hour nance) into the field. This is a far cry 1991 COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN OVERSEAS AREA shifts. The other mission given to the visitors from the 'white hat' work of the past. from Louisiana was an FTX, or Field Although the members of the 239th Training Excercise It was here that the are going through such a change, they MPs got quite a workout. The company are doing so with little complaint. Most was tasked with providing support to the asked seemed virtually unphased by it, 2226th Trans Co "Wows Em" hometown 39th Infantry Brigade, which saying that the jobs are getting harder, was heading out to the field themselves. but they are equal to such tasks. "Look Soldiers set up defensive positions out in sharp and do your best," said Capt. Har- at the Red River Army Depot the field along their perimeter in rison at a morning formation. preparation for an inevitable attack by "Cooperate with the (Fort Chaflee) MPs Workers on the small depot just west thusiastically into performing their jobs. an OPFOR (Opposing Force), many of and do the best that you can. Remember, of Texarkana, Texas were not prepared "Production was so high that the whom were hell-bent on smashing you're MPs." When asked how he feels for what was about to happen in the civilian supervisors actually came to us about the upcoming changes, Cambre enormous warehouse when the 2226th and requested that we tell the soldiers through the defenses. While waiting, not to work so hard," said 1st Lt. John soldiers engaged in a number of different replied, "We'll do our best. We're came to town. learning sessions on a number of dif- aren't we?" . Production soared in the warehouse* Stevens, Executive Officer of the 2226th. of the R«d fiiwr Army Depot (RRADi 'Spec John Grimes, a communications where military equipment is manufac- specialist, repaired the depot's failed tured and exported in the small town of telephone sustem. Another soldier Pvt. Hooks, Texas. The depot, run mostly by 2 John McGee, a welder found himself civilian workers, welcomed the 2226th rewiring blower motors in the only U.S. help a.i they performed their first annual Army motor shop after lightning 236th Cbt Comm Squad Receives training. destroyed five of the depot's seven. Pvt. This new company came into existence 2 McGee smiled as he replaced burnt-out AF Outstanding Unit Award in October 1989. They were formally en- coils and reinsulated the motor, "I can't titled the 2226 Transportation Terminal believe I know how to fix a motor now." By MSG Ray Waldo deployments out of the Continental Service Company. Although this fast- When asked if he enjoyed this cross- 236th CCS PIO Unites States to Korea and South growing company awaits the federal training, he stated that all training is America. The communications services recognition that was delayed because of good because a soldier never knows The 236th Combat Communications provided on those and deployments Operation Desert Storm, its soldiers when he could use the knowledge. Not Squadron, located at the Hammond within the Unites States have been displayed high motivation during this long after this, Pvt. 2 McGee repaired a Municipal Airport, was recently award- recognized as exceptional. first AT motor in the mess sections's fan. ed the Air Force Outstanding Unit The unit also provided many services The company arrived at RRAD June Friday through Sunday the soldiers Award (AFOUA) for exceptional to the State of Louisiana and the local 1, 199J with approximately 75 soldiers, performed tactical training. Military meritorious service during the period community of Hammond and onIjr one-fourth of its authorized Operations on Urban Terrain training January 1, 1989 to December 31. 1990. Tangipahoa Parish. During the award strength. Although the company faced provided a release from the long The Air National Guard (ANG) unit was period, unit members supplied man- a potential disadvantage in numbers workdays. Soldiers guarded the the only unit of iu type so recognized in power and expertise to rebuild the radio and equipment, it quickly overcame it perimeter they'd established earlier and the United States Air Force—including antenna systems at the Office of and instead impressed those around received various classes on MOUT. For all active duty, reserves and guard units. Emergency Preparedness (OEP) in them. most of these soldiers it was their first The Acjjutant General (TAG) for the Baton Rouge, The unit also provided all The soldiers performed ten-hour exposure to a MOUT configuration, and Louisiana National Guard, Maj. Gen. transportation and communications sup- workdays Monday through Thursday by it proved to be equally motivating as Stroud, Jr. formally presented the award port to the annual Special Olympics helping civilian workers in the perimeter guards captured the battalion to the unit during ceremonies conducted games each year. The 236th has provid- warehouses with various tasks. The commander when he posed as a spy. 1st August 4, 1991. ed all Air Traffic Control Services for the soldiers performed duties in their MOS Lt. Stevens said the success of the exer- The 236th received federal recognition annual Hammond Air Show. During training and some also cross-trained to cise and record setting production were in November, 1953 and moved to the hurricanes or other times of emergency, learn additional tasks. Although due to high motivation. "Our soldiers Hammond Airport in May, 1954. They the unit has supplied the communica- temperatures neared the hundreds in trained on an individual level, but also have operated at the airport since that tions, transportation, electric generation the huge warehouses, the soldiers re- collectively learned new things they time They employ a full-time staff of 30 and trained personnel to maintain mained eager to learn new skills and weren't exposed to before Command Sgt. men and women and maintain a force essential services to the community or were highly motivated to perform. Maj. Ronald Besson attributed it to the of about 200 part-time citizen soldiers. state. Most of the soldiers received their word "why." "If you tell a soldier why he The AFOUA is awarded to United Anyone interested in touring the MOS training in the 88 series, ranging or she is doing something, there's a States Air Force units that have per- facilities at the 236th may call the unit from truck drivers, vehicle repairers, much greater desire to perform, if they formed exceptional meritorious service at 504-345-1837 for arrangements. Those crating specialists, cargo checkers, and know the importance The Army has of national or international signifiance. interested in joining the Air National torklill operators. The majority of these come a long way in that and training The service performed by the 236th that Guard should contact the unit's soldiers were IAT soldiers who dove en- during this AT reflects it." qualified for this award included several Recruiter at 504 345-7421. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1991 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 11

anything they had run into in Iraq - "As secretary, I'm struck by the extent which is exactly the way it's supposed to which I rely upon w pre- to work," he said. The lesson, he con- decessors did," he said tinued, is to spend money, time and ef- planning. "Whatever defe fort on training. at the time a crisis arises Cheney also pointed to the 1st Tactical of decisions made 5, 10, Fighter Wing of Langley Air Force Base, cases 20 years ago. Va., which provided the first US com- "The F-lll that did so m bat presence in Saudi Arabia within 14 precision bombing in the gul hours from the time he issued deploy- McNamara's brainchild in 1967. The ment orders last August. cruise missiles you saw flying down the "All of a sudden we had 48 F-15s that streets of Baghdad was a concept guaranteed we could control the air in developed in the early '70a The F-117 Saudi Arabia in those early hours of the stealth fighter was something Harold crisis," he said. "Now, the key, as we Brown pushed when he was secretary in make our decisions, is to protect that the late '70s. Half the aircraft carriers capability." Ten years ago, the wing we used out there were more than 20 flunked a readiness inspection and years old. mustered only 27 flyable fighters out of "It takes a very, very long time to 72 assigned. build a usable military force It's not Items that need to be cut mean hard enough to research the technology. choices for Congress, Cheney said. Fewer You've got to build the systems and get divisions, fighter wings and ships re- people trained on them." quire fewer bases, airfields and ports. Cheney added and estimated 15 Pictured from I to r are Capt Charles Bourque, commander of HHC. 1 244th AV; Also although a quarter of a million Na- developing nations will have ballistic Capt. Patrick Boudreaux, commander of Co D, 1 244th AV; and Capt. Al Matt, com- tional Guard and Reserve members missiles by the end of the decade Half mander of Co A. 1 244th AV. (Photo by SFC Danny Strahan) helped achieve the gulf victory, their will likely have nuclear weapons. Today. ranks must be reduced as well. I'.Si capacity to defend against ballistic "But that's hard to accomplish missiles is limited, basically, to the 244th Avn Bn Promotes because every member of Congress has Patriot, originally designed as a relative- an armory back home There's no ly short-ranged anti-aircraft missile military requirement for them, but "We're going to spend a little over 1 Three Company Commanders there's a political requirement," he percent of the defense budget this year observed. If guard and reserve cuts are on the Global Protection Against For over a year the 244th AVN flight pleted Aviation Officer Advance Course not made, however, the Army opertions Limited Strikes," he added. The program company (Co A) and its 2 supporting and Aviation Maintenance Officer and maintenance budget alone will fall is the recently revamped Strategic units HHC <-> and Co D (-) have been Course back to back. Capt. Boudreaux, $11 billion short over the next five years, Defense Initiative "It's essential we do commanded by 3 exceptional First has commanded Co D (-) since Feb 1,90. he asserted. it. Yet, we're having difficulty getting it Lieutenants. On Aug 10, 91, all three Capt. Albert Matt, who is the most re- "So, instead of having military who'd through Congress. But I can't think of first lieutenants were promoted to the cent commander of Co A, began in been to the National Training Center to a more urgent requirement." rank of captain. The HHC (-) com- August 1990, when the previous com- get ready for combat, we'll have units Nuclear deterrence is one thing when mander, Capt. Charles Bourque, has mander volunteered for Operation that haven't been there at all because only the United States and Soviet commanded since Apr 1.90. Capt. Hour- Desert Shield. In spite oV the cut backs we're keeping guard and reserve units are involved, but "an entirely que has recently graduated from Loyola in flying hours and equipment, he has for which there is no mission," Cheney if >>'u think ubuut Gaddafi or Hw»- Law School. Law school and comman- progressed his company by utilizing in- explained. sen, he concluded. ding can be a very difficult period in a genious methods of training to maximize young officer's career, however, Capt. the flying hours allocated. Bourque rose to the occasion and met The 1-244th AVN is proud of these of- both with success. Capt. Patrick ficers and have no doubt that they can Boudreaux, commander of Co D (•), the look forward to outstanding careers in Caution Urged in Bn maintenance company has com- the Louisiana National Guard. Reducing the Army Cheney Forsees Hard Now that the Berlin Wall has crumbl ed our forces to the point where its Chief ed, the Warsaw Pact dissolved and of Staff admitted publicly that ours was Choices Ahead For Congress everything is getting cozy with the Rus- indeed a "hollow army." sians, it's time to disband the Army and Looming problems in Southwest Asia By F. Peter Wigginton Because they are high-quality personnel, close the military store, right? and the Iranian crisis forced a turnabout American Forces Information Service the Americans performed well and pro- Wrong! starting around 1980. Upwards of a ved critics wrong who'd harped that US The last couple of times we tried that trillion dollars is popularly given as the The United Stales has never cut its equipment is too hard for troops to use we paid dearly by having to deplete our cost of rebuilding America's Armed military forces without messing up the in combat. national treasury or, even worse, by Forces into the trained, ready and lethal job, but the gulf conflict may guide deci- Hire good people, train them properly sacrificing the lives of an awful lot of machine that won the Cold War and sion makers to the right choices, said and they can perform miracles, he stress- young American soldiers to defeat ag- made quick work of Saddam Hussein's Defense Secretary Dick Cheney. ed: "But only if we treat them right and gression and protect U.S. interests. fourth largest army in the world. Yet, "There's never been a time when the take care of their families back home" After World War II, we demobilized even before we can get all our troops United States went through one of these Sixty percent of the force is married, the greatest military force the world had home from the Persian Gulf, there is a cycles that it did not end up doing very the secretary said. They want adequate known to that time Then in less than clamor to cut back the services - par- serious damage to our military capabili- housing, medical care and good schools. six years, when North Korea invaded ticularly the Army - in order for the na- ty. My great fear is we'll make the wrong Providing that coverage is part of the South Korea, we tried to stem the red tion to reap the rewards of something choices," Cheney said in a recent speech defense budget often forgotten in the tide by sending in ill prepared and called a "peace dividend." to the Magazine Publishers Association rush to protect bases and production poorly-equipped troops and a lot of them in Washington, D.C. His plan is to have lines. died needlessly. Unless we want to let our Army slip a force roughly 25 percent smaller by Training dollars are also undervalued, After Korea, we let it happen again. into the post-Vietnam status of 1996 that can still win a quick, decisive but critical to the readiness and quality With the emphasis on strategic weapons unreadiness and are willing to pay victory while suffering few casualties. of the force. For example, Cheney said, and the policy of massive retaliation, massive costs in terms of money and "That ought to be the test. But I worry he talked in Saudi Arabia with men of conventional fighting forces received lit- lives to meet the next world crisis, we we'll make the wrong decisions based on the 3rd Armored Division who'd been tle attention. had better be smarter about how we go how Congress often responds when we part of the sweeping pincer movement It took much effort and major about reducing the size of ouiw armed talk about cutting the defense budget," that outflanked the Iraqis. Cheney said resources to rebuild, train and support forces this time. If we don't do it in a said the secretary. nearly every soldier had been to the Na- larger conventional forces in Vietnam. more reasoned manner than in the past, One guideline based on the gulf ex- tional Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif. Then, once we decided to abandon our this country could well be on the way to perience centers on the volunteer force "They told me it was tougher than Vietnamese Army, we again diminish- forfeiting its status as a world power. Page U LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1991

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Save Army Energy 527th Engineer Desert Storm Veterans Continue Where They Left Off — On the Jackson Barracks Museum By SPC Mike Rrtter Desert Storm. In three weeks, working members captured enemy weapons in an years of Ranger experience During 241st PAD alone they constructed a massive and unusual manner. deployment at Fort Polk, he put his While many Louisiana Guard units complete redeployment center that One day Staff Sgt. James Rappord, an troops through all the paces, "Move, played a significant role in Operation featured all the trappings of relaxation oil-field worker from Ruston caught a shoot, and communicate" was his train- Desert Storm, the 527th Engineer Bat- and recreation that one can imagine 2-foot long lizard and carried it with him ing motto and way of life talion of Ruston was the first to come Sgt. Maj. Kling of the 2nd COSC<~M from the desert. When he got to the One night in the desert after it had back to work on the Jackson Barracks of 7th Corps said he had never seen an Military r\>lice checkpoint, he traded the rained considerably, he became lost and museum that will house some of the engineering unit work together so well. lizard for 2 Soviet A-K47 rifles and a subsequently frustrated and spent three history that they themselves were a part The camp was located 300 miles west Soviet RPG (Rocket Propelled Grenade hours driving around a huge puddle of of. of Kuwait in northcentral Saudi Arabia, Launchers.) water in the sand. Elements of the 527th were flown in but it almost seemed like home to the "You've heard of arms for hostages," "He went crazy," said one engineer. ,^by, helicopter to work on the museum soldiers who came there because of the Rappord said. "Well this was arms for "We just had to call him Daytime "'•durimi their August drill weekend extraordinary work done by the 527th. lizards." Ranger, because no one would Jet him the_5 Th» ynginarri hnilt haikethall mAirtn mi The museum is also important to the go out at night." Arabia, tales of Hie desert were a hot deserted air runways. 527th because many of the battalion's Other soldiers told of coping with topic during breaks. Most of the storiw A recreation center, a Baskin Robbins members were working on the museum deployment without liquor. Some talk- involved a recurring theme: you can take ice-cream franchise two theatres, pool when the war started. ed about a stop on the way home, in the boy out of Louisiana, but you can't tables, and a weight room were part of Spc Milton J. Billberry was at Jackson which the 527th bought out the entire 1 take Louisiana out of the boy. the center. The center-piece of the Barracks on a Sunday night when he liquor supply of Shannon, Ireland. Staff Sgt. Archie Brown and Staff Sgt. 527th's work was a 30 X 40 beer garden- was notified to report back to his home Keith Collingsworth talked about the sun deck that was enclosed by a station in Ruston. But the favorite story of First Sgt. trauma of eating MRE's for three parachute that acted as make-shift "We had two buttments to complete; Charles F. Lee was the one where all of straight weeks. They found a way to sky-lighting. before we left, we got them done and his troops returned home safely. solve their problem. "Nobody could believe we had basket- were in Ruston for Thursday morning," "I'm just thankful that everyone came After a reconnaisance mission one ball goals set up and all kinds of things said Billberry. A butt me nt is one of four back, and that we were able to perform night they stopped outside in a small like a private room where you could view concrete support devices that surround the mission," said Lee Saudi Arabian village and bought the video tapes from home" Collingsworth the museum theatre Lee said that no one expected to be entire stock of chickens at $2 a piece said. Billberry said his Desert Storm ex- deployed after all the training that the They combined this local bonanza with For all the pride and memories perience was unique because his father, unit had conducted over the years, but broth and potatoes from British MRE's soldiers of the 527th felt about the camp, Larry, a battalion operations NCO once they got there it was like "a day at and made a fried chicken dinner. they also tore recreational camp down deployed with him in the same platoon. the office" . ftferal members used the MRE's as when it was time to leave All in all there are eight Billberry s in Lee looked at the museum just two bait for fishing. Like all troops who participated in the 527th. months after returning from war, and he And it was that kind of yearning for Desert Storm, the Jackson Barracks Even though they were back home it pointed at the place where he was work the comforts of home that helped the museum holds a special meaning was hard for soldiers of the 527th to get ing on the museum days before he left. 527th complete one of the most amazing because many of the pieces captured in the desert off their mind. There was one "I think this is something we're all go- and unbelievable engineering feats of the war, will be displayed there Some story about a lieutenant who had four ing to be proud of." he said.

The 65th Infantry Regiment, an all- and honorable record. Hispanic the next 35 years. This would make the Hispanic Heritage Hispanic unit, earned a Presidential Americans have shown that if there is Hispanic community the nations fastest continued from pg. 7 Unit Citation, a Meritorious Unit Com- a theme to Hispanic participation in growing minority. Should this rate of mendation, and two Republic of Korea America's wars, it is "First in... last to growth continue to the year 2000, Based on best estimates of participa- Unit Citations. Individuals received leave" Hispanics will become the largest tion, Hispanics, per capita, received more than 200 awards for bravery and Thirteen Hispanics were awarded the minority population in the United more Medals of Honor during World War herosm. Medal of Honor for heroism during the States. II than any other identifiable ethnic Captain Manuel J. Fernandez, Jr., was Vietnam Conflict. Conclusion group. the third ranking MIG killer of the en- Population Truly, Hispanic contributions in both tire conflict. The Hispanic population increased by the civilian and military arenas Korean Conflict Nine Hispanics received the Medal of 30 percent between the 1980 census and demonstrate a "legacy of involvement." Hispanics served with distinction in Honor during the Korean Conflict. the March 1987 CPS (Current Pbpula- As Hispanic involvement grows in the all of the Services during the Korean Vietnam Conflict tion Survey). The March 1987 CPS future, we can expect everfgreater con- Conflict. They distinguished themselves Hispanics were among the first showed 18.8 million Hispanics in the tributions to America's greatness. As a through courage and bravery as they Americans to enter South Vietnam and United States. Demographers predict society, we have been, and continue to had in previous wars. among the last to leave—a truly notable the Hispanic population will double in be, enriched by Hispanic involvement. •

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1991 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 13 Maj. Gen. Neal T. Jaco $ ^ Assumes Command, 5th /frmy Department of the Army has named Missouri and a master's degree ^ Maj. Gen. Neal T. Jaco to succeed Maj. national Relations from C Gen. Donald E. Eckelbarger, Comman- Washington University. ding General of Fifth U.& Army and The general was commissioned an Ar- Fort Sam Houston. my second lieutenant in 1959 through Maj. Gen. Jaco has been nominated by the Reserve Officer Training Corps pro- President Bush for promotion to the gram. He attended the Army's Basic In- rank of lieutenant general in conjunc- fantry Officers' Course and the Armor tion with his new position. Pending Officers' Advance Course, the Naval senate confirmation, Jaco will assume Command and Staff College and the Ar- his new duties at a change of command my War College. ceremony to be held sometime in His awards include the Legion of Lloyd Lacoste right, receives his degree from Mr. Edgard A. Madden, Provost tor October. Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Northwood Institute. As previuosly announced, General Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Ar- Eckelbarger, 58, will retire on Sept 30. my Achievement Medal, Combat Infan- Eckelbarger, who has served for more try Badge, Parachutist Badge, and the Lacoste Completes College at Top than 32 years, has headed the Army General Staff Identification 120,000-member organization since July. By Gerard A. Abair stitute whose main campus is located at Fifth U& Army Chief of Staff, Brig: Jaco and his wife, Carolyn, have three Education Services Technician Midland, Mich. Gen. FJ. Walters, will assume command married children: Laura (Hyatt), Tom, Lt. Col. Lacoste received his degree in in the interim pending the arrival of and Leslie (Hill). Lt. Col. Lloyd M. Lacoste, Jr., Com- Business Administration Management. General Jaco. commander for one year before assum- mand Program Support Specialist, for Special congratulations are in order as Jaco, 54, has commanded the U.& Ar- ing command July 26. Prior to his Fort the LAARNG, received a baccalaureate he graduated Magna Cum Laude in his my's 4th Infantry Division and Fort Car- Sam Houston assignments he served as degree from Northwood Institute on Ju- class. son, Cola, since May 1990. As Fifth Ar- the deputy commander of the 5th US ly 10, 1991. The LAARNG especially recognizes my commander, his responsibilities will Corps and commander of the Frankfurt Commencement ceremonies for the his Commitment to Excellence since he include overseeing the training and Military Community in Germany. event were conducted in New Orleans, obtained his degree while executing the mobilization readiness of all Army The 1959 U.S. Military Academy La. Degrees were conferred by Mr Edgar responsibilities of his demanding career Reserve and Army National Guard units graduate served one tour of duty in Viet- A. Madden, Provost for Northwood In- position. in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, nam. He has been commander of the 7th Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Corps Artillery and Augsburg Military Editor's Note: Many options are available to service members wishing to complete Oklahoma and Texas. Community in Germany; chief of staff their degree. Contact the military education assistance office in your area. During Operation Desert Storm more of Fort Still, Okla.,; assistant comman- than 27,000 soldiers in over 200 Army dant of the U.S Army Field Artillery National Guard and Army Reserve units School; and a Pentagon staff officer. He from within the Fifth Army area were also commanded an artillary battery, an. mobilized. artillery battalion and a division ar- LA. Adult Education Centers Jaco has served in a variety of U.S and tillery unit. One of the LAARNG goals this year Avoyelle* Parish overseas assignments, including tours of General Eckelbarger, who was born in is to have every member possess at least Mr. Phillip Coco, Supervisor duty in Vietnam, Korea and Europe. Olean, NY, holds a master's degree in a high school diploma or a General AvoyelU-s Parish School Board Before moving to Fort Carson, he serv- management from George Washington 201 Tunica Drive, West ed as Commanding General of the US University. He is also a graduate of the Equivalency Diploma. Any soldiers who Markaville, Louisiana 71351 have not already obtained a high school (318) 253-5982 Army's Community and Family Support Army artillery basic and advanced of- Center at Department of the Army. level education are encouraged to enroll Mr Terry Lemoine, Coordinator ficer courses, the Army Command and in an adult education program. Any 201 Tunica Drive, West Earlier, while stationed at Fort Hood in General Staff College and the Industrial Marltnville, Louisiana 71351 Central Texas, he served in several posi- College of the Army Forces. questions can be directed to Warrant Of- i318) 253-5511 (Media Center) ficer Gerard A. Abair at 1-800-899-6355 tions to include serving as the 2nd Ar- Beauregard Parish His military decorations include the or (504) 278-6355. mored Division's assistant division com- Below is a listing of the Adult Educa- Mr. lutress Cooley, Supervisor mander and later as chief of staff of III Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Adult Education Corps and Fort Hood. Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious tion Centers Supervisor throughout the Beauregard Parish School Board Service Medal with oak-leaf cluster. Air Louisiana area. PO. Drawer 938 During his 32-year military career, DeRidder. Louisiana 70634 Jaco has commanded an infantry com- Medals, Army Commendation Medal ADULT EDUCATION (318)463*5651 SUPERVISORS pany and an infantry battalion. In May with V device and four oak-leaf clusters Mr Ronnie Young. Coordinator 1982, he assumed command of the Ar- and Humanitarian Service Medal. Acadia Pariah RO Drawer 152 DeRidder, Louisiana 70634 mor Center and School Brigade at Fort General Eckelbarger and his wife, Mr. Dean Daigle, Supervisor (318) 462-2707 (Center) Knox, Ky. Ann, have two sons. After retirement. Adult Education Born in Springfield, Ma, Jaco earned General and Mrs. Eckelbarger plan to Acadia Parish School Board Bienville Parish RO Drawer 309 Mrs. Selma K. Weaver, Supervisor a bachelor's degree from Southwest live in Houston. Crowley. Louisiana 70627-0309 Adult Education (318) 783-3664 Bienville Parish School Board 1724 Kirkman Street PO. Box 600 Allen Parish PO. Box 418 Homer. Louisiana 71040 Arcadia, Louisiana 71001 Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601 Mr. Johnny Beroit, Supervisor (318) 263-2284 (High School) (318)491-1781 (Center) (318)927.3502 -927-3503 cc: James F. Scribner. Supt Adult Education 263-2562 433-6321 (School Board) Allen Pariah School Board cc Richard Pullig, Superintendent Caldwelt Parish Coocordia Parish PO. Drawer C Oberlin, Louisiana 70655 Bosaier Parish Mrs. Martha Simon*. Supervisor Mr. Fred Butcher, Supervisor Adult Education (318)639-1311 Mr Tom Williams, Coordinator Caldwell Parish School Board PO Box 1019 Concordia Parish School Board Ascension Parish Bonier Pariah Learning Center 415 Monroe Street Columbia. Louisiana 71418 1019 PO. Box 950 Mr. Roy Stern. Director Boatier City, Louisiana 71111 (318) 649-2689 649-2680 Vidalia. Louisiana 71373 <31B) 336-4226 Secondary Education (318) 746-7606 Cameron Parish Ascension Parish School Board (3181757-8626 (Fred) PO. Box 189 Caddo Parish Mr Adam C. Conner, Supervisor DeSoto Parish Donaldsonville, Louisiana 70346 Adult Education Mr. Don FriU, Jr., Supervisor Mr- AJ. Williams, Supervisor (504)6442865 Adult Education Block High School 644-8610 (Jo Boyel i Caddo Parish School Board 300 Division Street Adult Education 2010 North Market Street Jonesville, Louisiana 71343 DeSoto Parish School Board Pariah (318) 339-7996 201 Crosby Street Shreveport, Louisiana 71107 Mansfield, Louisiana 71052 2637 Mr. Jamea D Blanchard. Supervisor (318) 636X1210 424-3418 (Center > (318) 872-6639

Adult Education Supervisors Rayville, Louisiana 71269 Adult Education con p. 13 (318) 728-4573 Union Parish School Board PO. Box 308 Sabine Parish Farmerville, Louisiana 71241 ge Parish LaSalle Parish Mr. Sam Beasley, Superviaor (318)368-3311 -368-9715 Adult Education ino. Director Mr. Cliff Wishum. Supervisor Sabine Parish School Board Vermilion Parish n Adult Education PO. Box 1079 Mr. Charles Campbell, Director _ Learning Center LaSalle Parish School Board Many, Louisiana 71449 Federal Programs ell Street PO. Drawer 90 (318) 256-9228 (School Board) Vermilion Parish School Board ouge, Louisiana 70608 Jena. Louisiana 71342 256-5663 (Direct Line) PO Box 520 (504) 929 5446 (318)9922161 St. Bernard Parish Abbeville, Louisiana 70510 Dr. Ted Schilling Supervisor Lincoln Parish (318) 893-3974 Mr. Sidney Bellard, Superviaor Baker High School \fernon Parish 3200 Groom Road Mr. Charles Owens, Supervisor Adult Education Baker, Louisiana 70714 Adult Education Chalmette High School Mr. Ted Cabra. Supervisor (5041 775-8159 Lincoln Parish School Board 1100 E. Judge Perez Drive Adult Education 300 South Firmerville Street Chalmette, Louisiana 70043 201 Belview Road Mr. Frank Marcello, Specialist Ruston. Louisiana 71270 1504) 277 6123 (High School) Leesville, Louisiana 71446 Roaenwald Continuing Education Ctr • (318) 255 1430 279-9451 (School Board) (318) 537-4091 fVb-Tech School) 2611 Dayton Street 239-3401 (School Board) Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70805 Livingston Parish St. Charles Parish (504) 355-6678 Mr. George Stewart. Superviaor Mr. Leo Babin, Superviaor Washington Parish Adult Education East Carroll Parish Adult Education Adult & Community Education Livingston Pariah School Board St. Charles Parish School Board Washington Parish School Board Ms Flora Magee, Superviaor PO Box 128 PO Box 46 PO. Box 587 -East Carroll Parish School Board Livingston, Louisiana 70754 Luting. Louisiana 70070 Franklinton, Louisiana 70438 PO. Box 792 (504) 686-7044 (504) 785-6289 (School Board) (5041 839-6218 (Center) Lake Providence, Louisiana 71254-0792 839-3436 (School Board) (318) 559-3368 Adult Education Center in Denham Spring)* St. Helena Pariah (504) 664-9427 Webster Parish East Fehcisna Pariah Mrs. Irene E Williams. Superviaor Madison Parish Adult Education Dr. Everett Doerge Mr Woodrow Wilson. Superviior Assistant Superintendent Mr. Donald Frazier, Superviaor Route 2. Box 25 East Feliciana Parish School Board Greensburg, Louisiana 70441 Webster Parish School Board PO. Box 397 Adult Education PO Box 520 Madison Parish School Board (504)222-4364 Clinton, Louisiana 70722 222-1349 (School Board) Minden. Louisiana 71055 (504) 683-8277 PO. Box 1620 (318) 377-7052 (School Board) Tallulah. Louisiana 71282 St. Jame« Parish 371-9611 (Center) Evmng*Une Parish (318) 574 3616 Mrs. Caldonia Ceasar, Superviaor West Baton Rouge Parish Mr Mi Hard Deshotela, Superviaor Morehouse Parish Adult Education Adult Education Mr. Alston Bynum, Supervisor Ms. Barbara Mansfield, Superviaor St. James Parish School Board Mamou Elementary School PO. Box 338 Adult and Community Education 912 Seventh Street Adult Education West Baton Rouge Parish School Board Morewhouse Parish School Board Lutcher. Louisiana 70071 Mamou, Louisiana 70554 (504)869-5375 670 Roaedale Street '3181468-5713 PO. Box 872 Port Allen, Louisiana 70767 Bastrop, Louisiana 71220 St. John Parish (504) 34&8309 (School Board) Franklin Parish (318) 281-5784 (School Board) 342-5061 iVo-Tech School) 281 9962 (Center Exola Duncan) Mr. Cleveland Farlough Mr. Woodrow Bell, Superviaor Assistant Superintendent West Carroll Parish Adult Education Natcnitoche* Pariah Administration and Personnel Grant Parish School Board Mr. Quitman W Durbin. Supervisor Mrs. Louvenia Roberaon, Supervisor St. John Parish School Board PO Box 208 PO Drawer AI. Adult Education Colfax. Louisiana 71417 Adult Education Went Carroll Parish School Board Natchitoches Parish School Board Reserve, Louisiana 70064 *<318l 627 3274 1504)536-1106 PO Box 220 PO. Box 16 Oak Grove, Louisiana 71263 Iberia Pariah Natchitoches, Louisiana 71457 St. Landry Parish (318(428-2378 428-2187 , Mr. Cbarleti Lanza, Supervisor (318) 352-2358 (School Board) 357-0110 Mr Andrew Dartez, Supervisor Wwt Feliciana Parish f. A.U.U Edui.tii.m Adult Education St. Landry Parish School Board Mr. Henry Triplett. Supervisor 210 East St. Peter Adult Education Mr. Charles Kilbert, Superviaor PO Box 310 New Ibcna, Ixmisiana 70660 Opelouaas, Louisiana 70570 West Keliciana Parish School Board New Orleans Public Schools RO. Box 1910 Ibemlle Parish Adult Education Learning Center (318) 9483657 (School Board) p 948-8018 (Resource Center) St. Franciflville, Louisiana 70775 Mr. Ronald E. Egros, Supervisor at McDonough -16 (504) 635-3891 Adult Education 1815 St. Claude Avenue St. Martin Parish Themll«- Parish School Board New Orlenas, Louisiana 701 16 Winn Parish (504) 942 1700 Mr. Aaron Flegeance, Superviaor PO. Box 151 Adult Education Mrs Winnie L. Bennett. Superviaor Plaqueminc, Louisiana 70764-0151 Quachita Parish St. Martin Parish School Board Adult Education ••0416874341 (School Board) Winn Parish School Board Mr Loy Hedgcpeth. Superviaor PO Box 859 387-2996 (Direct Line' St. Martmville. Louisiana 70582 PO. Box 430 344-2896 (Vo-Tech Schooli Northeast Louisiana Learning Center Winnfteld. Louisiana 71483 4900 Carrier (318i 394-6261 Jacluon Parish (318) 6284936 (School Board) Monroe, Louisiana 71203 St. Mary Parish 628-3492 (CenterI Mrs. Charles M. Brown, Director (318) 325-7857 (Center. 388-2711 (School Board) Mr. Francis Colletta, Superviaor Monroe City Schools Adult Education Adult Education Jackson Parish School Board cc: Mr. Abe Pierce, Asst. Supl St. Mary Parish School Board Ms. Margaret Feazell, Superviaor 421 Third Street 100 Bry Street PO. Box 170 Adult Education .Juiu-sboro, Louisiana 71251 Monroe, Louisiana 71201 Centerville, Louisiana 70622 Monroe City Schools (318) 2594125 259-4456 PO Box 4180 Plaquemines Parish (318) 836-9661 Jefferson Parish Monroe, Louisiana 71211-4180 Ms, Eva G. Jones, Superviaor St. Tammany Pariah (318) 325-0601 (School Board) Ms. Margaret Goodman, Director PlaqutmineK Pariah School Board Dr. Courtney Cheri, Supervisor 387-6611 (Center) Aduft Education PO Box 70 Adult Education BogaluM City Schools Jefferson Parish School Board Port Sulphur. Louisiana 70083 St. Tammany Parish School Board 815 Huey P Ixmg Avenue 1504)664-2743-2744 PO. Box 940 Ms, Georgia Martin. Supervisor Grrtna, Louisiana 70053 Adult Education Pomte Coupee Parish Covington, Louisiana 70433 (6041 362-4778 (504) 892 2276 (School Board) Bogaluaa City Schools Jeflerwn Davis Parish Mr. Robert Loupe, Supervisor 643-5526 (Slidell Annex) PO. Box 310 Adult Education Bogalusa, Louisiana 70427 Tangipahoa Parish Mr. Gene Alcock, Superviaor Pomte Coupee Parish School Board (504) 735-1392 Adult Education PO. Drawer 579 Mr. Tim Faust, Superviaor HopeHouae JrfTerson Davis Parish School Board New Roads, Louisiana 70760 Adult Education PO. Box 640 (504) 638-8674 1903 West Church Sittter Lillian Flavin Jennmga. Louisiana 70546 Hammond, Louisiana 70401 Hope House (318) 824-1834 (School Board) Rapide« Parish 916 St. Andrew Street 824-6360 (Mamt, Direct Line) (5041 345-0081 (Center) Dr. David Phillips, Director 748-7133 (School Board) New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 824-0597 (Center) Rapides Parish Adult Education Program (504) 525-2561 Tenaas Parish Lafisyette Parish 3441 Present! Road St. Paul Adult Learning Center Alexandra, Louisiana 71301 Mr E. J. Gautreaux, Superviaor Ms. Doris Pollard, Supervisor (318) 445-7017 Adult and Community Education Sister Kathleen Bahlinger. Director Adult Education St. Paul Adult Learning Center Red River Parish Tensas Parish School Board Lafayette Parish Vocational- PO. Box 318 3920 Gus Young Avenue Technical and Adult Educational Center Mrs. Lula Thomas, Superviaor St. Joseph, Louisiana 71366 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802 18th Street Adult Education (318) 766-3269 (504) 344-8590 (Center) Lafayette, Louisiana 70501 Red River Parish School Board 3444884 (Home* (318) 232-"849 232^844 Terrebonne Pariah PO. Box 350 Operation Upgrade LaJourche Pariah Coushatta, Louisiana 71019 Mr. Daniel Landry. Supervisor (318) 932-4081 Adult Education Ms Hattie Dotaon-Handy. Director Ms. Lorene Watkins, Superviaor Operation Upgrade of Baton Rouge, Inc. Rkhland Parish Terrebonne Parish School Board Adult Education PO. Box 5097 2525 Wyandotte Street • Lafourche Parish School Board Mr. Ittam M. Berry, Superviaor Houma. Louisiana 70361 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70805 1411 Crescent Adult Education (504) 356-9710 Lockport, Louisiana 70374 Richland Parish School Board Union Pariah (504) 532.2508 PO Box 599 Mrs. Bobbye Earle, Superviaor 4 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1991 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 15 Army Announces New Body Fat and Weight Standards To ensure the readiness and health of The new accession weight and body fat our force, the Army has approved new composition standards of Table 2-1 and weight and body fat standards. 2-2, AR 40-501 are listed below. Maximum Allowable Body Fat Maximum Allowable Body TABLE 24 Age: Male: Age: Female: The new standards go into effect Oc- Military acceptable weight (in pounds) 17-20 24 Percent 17-20 30 rVrcent tober 1 this year. If a soldier exceeds as related to age and height for males 21-27 26 percent 21-27 32 Percent these weights, percent body fat will be Initial Army Procurement. Minimum 28-39 28 Percent 28-39 34 Percent measured according to standards in the weight and maximum weight are listed 40 & Over 30 Percent 40 & Over 36 Percent Army Regulation 600-9. by age.

Malt* Minimum Krmaloi Wright (indtM) Any Age 1720 2127 -J- .I'.t 40 AOwr Weight (inchMl Any Ag* 1720 2127 28-39 40 * Ow 60 100 139 141 143 1+6 60 94 120 123 127 130 61 102 144 146 148 151 61 96 124 127 131 135 62 103 148 150 153 156 62 96 129 132 137 139 - 63 104 153 155 158 161 63 100 133 137 141 144 64 105 158 160 163 166 64 102 137 141 145 148 106 163 165 168 171 66 104 141 145 149 153 6•6 107 168 170 173 177 66 106 146 150 154 158 67 Ml 174 176 179 182 67 109 149 154 159 162 68 III 179 181 184 187 68 112 154 159 164 167 119 184 186 189 193 69 115 158 163 168 172 7•0 123 189 192 196 199 70 118 163 168 173 177 71 127 194 197 201 204 71 122 167 172 177 182 72 131 200 203 |M 210 72 128 172 177 183 188 73 135 205 208 212 261 73 130 177 182 m 193 74 139 211 214 218 222 74 133 183 189 194 198 75 143 217 M 224 228 75 136 188 194 200 204 76 147 223 226 230 234 76 139 194 200 208 209 77 161 229 232 .' *»> 240 77 141 199 206 211 215 78 153 235 238 •a 247 78 144 204 210 216 220 79 159 241 244 :i- 253 79 147 209 215 222 226 247 250 255 25» 80 214 220 227 232 • Changing Eating Habits is Half the Battle HEALTH PROMOTION Clean plate directly into garbage FOOD CHOICES Imagery (visualize food to be in an in- Change route of travel to bypass a edible form or think of being in another Behavior Modification Suggestions for tempting eating place Portion control-cut snacks in half place) Eating Habits Write notes as reminders or use pic- Measure foods until portions can be Do necessary taaks, errands, yard tures; put on mirrors or refrigerator estimated work, or housework Eat only in designated place Eat on- Serve only amounts planned Write a letter ly when sitting in designated place MANNER OF EATING Preplan eating when guest or enter- Call someone Set regular eating times taining; set aside portions Do problem solving Plan snacks and meals ahead Slow rate of eating Share dessert Reevaluate goals and priorities Determine degree of hunger before Swallow each bite before taking a se- Include favorite foods Practice assertive ness eating cond one Eat a variety of foods Make charts for progress Disassociate eating from other ac- Put utensils down between bites Have appropriate snacks planned and Take up a reward for following plans tivities (e.g., reading, watching Count mouthfuls "ready to go" Brush teeth television) Pause in the middle of a meal for a few Serve "on-the-side" dressings and Take a bath or shower Plan and order restaurant meals minutes sauces Go for a drive ahead Relax 60 seconds before eating Use spices instead of high-calorie Source: O'Donnell, M., and Ainsworth, Store all foods; use opaque containers Savor foods; enjoy each bite condiments T. Health promotion in the workplace or store in inaccessible places Eat only until reaching a "satisfied" Use garnishes (attractive and take up Philadephia: John Wiley & Sons Use small plates and bowls hunger level (not until "stuffed") space on the plate) For further information, please contact Let others get their snacks Allow at least 20 minutes for eating Use low-calorie ingredient substitutes Cpt. Griffin, Jackson Barracks, New Record food intake a meal Orleans, La. Shop when not hungry, and use a list Leave 5 percent to 20 percent of meal ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES Store foods out of sight uneaten 504-278-6240 Avoid "problem" places and people Push food aside ahead of time Exercise-walking or jogging, other or toll-free Serve buffets Cover plate with napkin when finish- aerobic activities, recreational activities, Remove plate from eating place after ed eating relaxation or meditation 1-800-899-6341, ext 240. meal AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 1991 LOUISIANA GUARDSMAN Page 16 Changing Face of the Louisiana Guard 26th Transportation Company Receives Delayed Federal Recognition

By SPC Dane A. Kerne The fifth platoon, of about 33 personnel, 204th ASG PIO will be maintenance. The company also has a mess section and a headquarters The Louisiana National Guard fami- section. ly has grown. It's a relatively recent in- crease (approximately two years ago) Although its small quarters at and was done with little fanfare. Few Jackson Barracks may be sufficient for know the name of the new unit and now, it will have to relocate as it ap- fewer still know what they da proaches full strength. "We will be one of the largest company-sized amount of The 2226th is a Transportation Ter- equipment assigned to them. Some of minal Service Company. The company's the things given to them will be tractor- home is Jackson Barracks, where it trailers, flatbed trailers, tractor-trucks, works under the direct command of the 2 1/2 ton trucks and a 10-ton truck. 773rd Maintenance Battalion. It's not "The unit's growth was indirectly very old, having held its first actual drill hampered by Desert Storm, since the on the first of September in 1989. The unit was to have become a federally reason why the 2226th was created was recognized unit in 1990. This classifica- that a similar unit located in New York tion would have made available equip- was recently disbanded, thus creating an ment and funding." Stevens expects this unnacceptable void. Since then, the com- recognition, which will be rendered this pany's strength has slowly grown October, to open the floodgates. "We will (through recruiting and transfers) to its begin an aggressive recruiting cam- present strength of approximately 75. paign" to fill any still-vacant positions. "The primary mission of the 2226th is Well, there it is. The 2226th is the to load and unload cargo from rail lines newest member of the Louisiana Na- and ships," said Lt. John Stevens, Ex- tional Guard as well as one of its live Officer of the 2226th. Stevens is smallest. The 2226th doesti't have any nf the R\ officers assigned to the tradition upon which they can reflect. llM!) UlUffFt LjUPIIRtll \# tllP -TOere"are no granSo^e unit awards, no 2~«;Hth is 307. Aside from the six -. then- are 301 enliflted personnel reputation that must be upheld. Despite and one warrant officer. According to these facts the 2226th does have one ad- Stevens, the majority of enlisted jobs are vantage over older, existing units: a that ef drivers and personnel will be clean slate. "We have the opportunity to divided into five platoons. Two, number- make our own tradition," said one ing approximately 70 each, will be made soldier in response to this." We have the up of personnel with shore-based jobs, chance to build this company from the Air Guard Beats Five States such as drivers, crane operators and ground up. We want to create something forklift operators. Two will be ship- that we can look back upon years from to Gain 122nd TAG Party based, doing things like operating elec- now with pride, knowing that we created tronic forklifts. and being cargo checkers. it" By SPC Mike Ritter centrated in the Eastern U.& 241st PAD Trosclair said Louisiana received the unit and training designation because of Louisiana will be adding a new Air the LANG's ability to recruit, the flex- 4th Bn, 156th Inf Reorganizes National Guard unit to be head- ibility of facilities at Camp Beauregard quartered at Camp Beauregard. and Louisiana's past participation in the Headquarters Deputy Commander ALO program. in Bossier City after 24 years Col. Harry A. Trosclair said Louisiana The 122nd will have a two-fold was selected over five other states to be mission. After an absence of twenty-four years, Unlike the mechanized infantry bat- a regional training center for Air The first will be to train and certify the 4/156 Infantry Battalion (Mechaniz- talions of the 256th Brigade, the 4th bat- Liaison Officers (ALO). ALOs, the second will be to provide -v, ed) organizes once again. talion is equipped with M113 armored "We envision ourselves as being a ALOs with resources such as specially The 4th battalion, once part of Loui- personnel carriers rather than the modified high utility mobile wheeled siana's force structure, originally began brad ley infantry fighting vehicles. The leader in this field in the near future," said Trosclair. vehicle (HUMWV) or HUMVEE's that service in 1963 under the 39th Infantry battalions capstone alignment is with are loaded with sophisticated radio Division and its first commander was the 36th Brigade TXARNG, 50th Ar- The 122nd Tactical Air Control Flight Party (TACD will consist of 2 officers, 48 equipment. then Lt. Col A.M. Stroud, Jr., now our mored Division NJARNG. The bat- During battle, ALOs communicate Adjutant General. Maj. Gen. Stroud talions peace time major command enlisted personnel and 11 full-time cadre. with Army battalion commanders con- -•4 commanded the battalion from May (MACOM) is the 225th Engineer Group. cerning air resources and capabilities in 1963 until March 1967 when the com- The 4th battalion has its headquarters Trosclair said qualified Air Guard members who live within a 75-mile theater. ALOs are usually experts in mand was then transferred to then Lt. located in Bossier City. Louisiana with radio communications, maintenance and Col. James K. Corley, our present Chief- companies/detachments located in radius of Alexandria have already been offered positions in the unit, and he ex- they must also keep up with their Ar- of-Staff, who commanded the battalion Bossier City, Farmerville, Homer, my counterparts, which usually means rik until it was eliminated from the state's Minden and Pineville. The battalions pects the unit to be at 75 percent strength by the end of October. they're Ranger qualified. ^ force structure with the organization of primary field training location is Trosclair is looking forward to the the 256th Brigade on December 1, 1967. Camp Beauregard/Livingston with ex- The unit was specifically created by challenge of the new highly specialized ^* The battalion, now reorganized after pected future annual training locations the National Guard Bureau in an effort unit. ^* twenty-four years, is commanded by Lt. at Fort Polk, Fort Hood and Fort to regionalize ALO resources and man- "We'll be the best in the National Col. Robert J. Moore. Drum. power which have been previously con- Guard," he said.