2016 Department of the Army Civilians of the Year Awards Dinner

~ Paid Advertising Supplement ~ Winner AUSA "Best Chapter of the Year" 6 consecutive years, 11 times overall Winner "Best Chapter Newsletter" The REDSTONEREDSTONE - HUNTSVILLEHUNTSVILLE CHAPTERCHAPTER Quarterly Newsletter ofSalute the associatioN of the uNited states army • Volume 1512 issue 12 • JaMayN 2016uary 2013 2016 Department of the Army Civilians of the Year Awards Dinner On April 12th the Redstone-Huntsville Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) sponsored the Department of the Army Civilians of the Year Awards Dinner at the Von Braun Center, North Hall. This award and dinner recognized 36 local Department of the Army Civilians who have demonstrated exceptional performance as members of the Army team. The nominees were recognized in four categories: Management Executive Award, Management/ Technical Award, Pro- fessional/Technical Award, and Support Staff Award. These outstanding civilians were nominated in March by their commands or agencies throughout the Redstone- Huntsville area. The speaker for the event was Ms. Lisha Adams, Executive Deputy to the Commanding General, United States Army Materiel Command. The nominees recognized in each category were: Management Executive Nominee Fred W. Allen, Chief Counsel, United States Army Aviation and Missile Com- mand Dr. Steve Pierce, Chief Technology Officer, United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command / Army Forces Strategic Command Management/Technical Nominees Regina M. Abernathy, Chief of Budget and Force Management, Test Measure- ment and Diagnostic Equipment Activity, United States Army Aviation and Missile Command Tom Barnett, Cyber Protection Technology Area Lead, Aviation and Missile Re- search, Development and Engineering Center, United States Army Research, Devel- opment and Engineering Command 2016 winner Danny Featherston (C) receives the award from Chapter President Joseph Pepper Bryars, Speechwriter, AMC CG’s Initiatives Group, United States John Wright (L) and Ms. Lisha Adams (R). Army Materiel Command David S. Cosby, Chief, Architectures and Technology Branch, Unmanned Aircraft Daniel S. Hemeyer, Director, Program Management Directorate, Lower Tier Proj- Systems Project Office, Program Executive Office, Aviation ect Office, Program Executive Office, Missiles and Space Dr. Dawn Dunkerley, Chief, Cyber Division, United States Army Materiel Command Thomas H. Hoskins, Division Chief, Country Program Management, Central Mark G. Feathers, Lead Environmental Engineer, Environmental Division , G4, Command Regional Operations Directorate, United States Army Security Assistance United States Army Aviation and Missile Command Command W. Daniel “Danny” Featherston, Program Manager, Prototype Integration Facil- Donald R. Sanders, Chief, UAS Fleet Sustainment Branch and APM for the UAS- ity, Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center, United Initiative, Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project Office, Program Executive Office, States Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Aviation Iwalani E. Gutierrez, Telecommunications Manager, Satellite Command Opera- William “Dale” Smith, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) Lead, Program- tions Division, United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command / Army ming and Integration Team, United States Army Aviation and Missile Command

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This Salute will detail the many ac- • 1st ever ROTC Luncheon during months Leo Gilliland and his board will tivities your Association, our Chapter, Global Force Symposium be developing programs and working on the Anniston Gallant Pelham Satellite • AUSA Military Family Forum dur- projects such as the upcoming Wounded Chapter, and the Young Professionals ing Global Force Symposium Warrior Amputee Softball Team event in Sub-Chapter, afforded for professional • DA Civilian of the Year Recognition October 2016. development, networking, and most im- Dinner My challenge to chapter members this portantly support for our Soldiers, their • Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans quarter is to speak to at least one other families, and Department of the Army annual event person about the importance of mem- Civilians. • U.S. Army Reserve Birthday Cel- bership in the Association of the U.S. Professional Development – the prima- ebration Army. Invite them to an event such as the ry purpose of AUSA • ROTC Awards Presentations and Memorial Day Activities or the Army • DAU-South Acquisition Day co- Commissioning Ceremonies Birthday Celebration. Every voice is im- sponsored by Redstone-Huntsville I wrote in my last message about the portant as we support a strong and ready Chapter significant changes to the individual Army and sister services. • AUSA Global Force Symposium & membership rates for 2016. We have seen Finally, during May we are request- Exhibition high interest and I encourage everyone to ing nominations for Executive Com- • AUSA Missiles Symposium pass this information to non-members mittee and Board positions for the up- • AUSA Third Region Meeting and so they can take advantage of this great coming operating year beginning July Conklin Awards Dinner value. 1 2016. The elections will occur dur- Networking – expanding/strengthen- New Individual Membership Rates – ing our General Membership Meeting ing your professional network better value for money June 14th. If you have an interest in • AUSA Young Professionals Global • 2 Years - $30 serving please contact the chapter Ex- Force Symposium Kickoff • 5 Years - $50 ecutive Vice President Sam Torrey at • AUSA Rocket City Bash • Life Membership - $300 fessionals Sub-Chapter – the first in the [email protected] . • AUSA Missiles Heritage Golf Tour- • 2 Years - $10 (E1-E4, Cadets only) national Association. The purpose of the Army Strong!! nament • Chapter special membership incen- Young Professionals Sub-Chapter is to Support our Soldiers, Soldiers for Life tive for Young Professionals and JROTC/ raise the visibility of the U.S. Army and John T. Wright and Veterans, Families, DA Civilians ROTC Cadets the Association within our community, Colonel, US Army (Retired) • UAHuntsville Chargers Hockey Mil- A significant point of pride for the provide opportunities for mentorship, President, Redstone-Huntsville Chapter itary Appreciation Night Chapter Executive Committee and networking, professional development, 3103 • Huntsville Havoc Military Apprecia- Board of Directors is the establishment developing future chapter leaders, and E-mail: [email protected] tion Night of the Redstone-Huntsville Young Pro- service to our community. In the coming Twitter: @AUSARedstone AUSA Simplifies Membership Fees, Offers 2-Year Discount The Association of the U.S. Army has announced a new, streamlined membership fee structure, one that allows new and renewing members to pay $30 for a two-year membership and $50 for a five-year membership. The cost of an AUSA Life membership is $300. A discounted rate of $10 for two years is available for E-1s to E-4s, and for U.S. Military Academy and ROTC cadets. AUSA is a 66-year-old educational nonprofit organization supporting the Army, including Soldiers and civilian workers, all active and reserve component members, veterans and retirees, defense industry partners and family members. “Now more than ever, America’s Army needs AUSA, and AUSA needs your membership support,” said retired Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston, director of AUSA’s Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier Programs, noting the turbulent times facing the Army and the many national security risks facing the United States. AUSA hosts national and local programs, including professional development forums and exhibitions. Membership includes subscrip- tions to the nationally recognized ARMY magazine and AUSA News, and weekly email updates about Army-related news and events. See more at: http://www.ausa.org/news/2016/Pages/AUSASimplifiesMembershipFees,Offers2-YearDiscount.aspx#sthash.dCtbo81d.dpuf

Salute is the quarterly newsletter of the Redstone-Huntsville Association of the United States Army. Salute is published by Tennessee Valley Printing, a private firm. The publisher is not responsible for incorrect information. Copyright 2013 by Tennessee Valley Printing Co, Inc and Huntsville Chapter Association of the United States Army. All rights re- served. Nothing contained within may be reprinted wholly or in part without the written consent of the publisher and AUSA. May 2016 AUSA Salute 3 Satellite Chapter President's Message

Greetings and Happy Spring from role ANAD plays in our community, the United States Army! By the way, part of the Anniston Area “Gallant Pelham” breakfast was held at the depot’s DeSoto supporting ANAD is our sponsorship of Satellite Chapter ! Pastime Community Center. In both a ANAD’s Annual Making Tracks 5K on What a great quarterly general mem- humorous and unquestionably serious April 23rd ~ come on out for a beautiful bership breakfast meeting Gallant manner, she laid out the challenges of the Saturday morning run and walk! Pelham celebrated on Wednesday, March intersection of budgetary issues, domestic With spring in full swing, we are head- 23rd ! Colonel Martine Kidd, the 34th and international factors and constraints ing into the ROTC / JROTC scholar- Commander of Anniston Army Depot with the requirements of worldwide ship award period with Jacksonville (ANAD), addressed the members and armed forces readiness. As is his cus- State University, Pell City High School, friends on the yesterday, today, and tomor- tom, State President Dave Seay came to us Gadsden City High School, Vincent row of the Army’s and the Department to update on National, Region, State and High School, Etowah High School, of Defense’s Premier life cycle support & the Redstone - Huntsville Chapter ~ these Anniston High School, and Talladega maintenance depot. In recognition of the are good times for the Association of the High School as our opportunity schools. These continue to be a great series of venues to promote Our Nation’s Army & Our Association in America’s communities. As mentioned in my last message, we are still in process of organiz- ing our next quarterly general membership breakfast meeting around the 92nd Infantry Division, and its stand great event, proceeds from which sup- - up and deployment from McClellan’s port deployed soldiers and civilians and Montieth Amphitheater during the Christmas & holiday visits to veterans Second World War. More on that as we throughout Northern Alabama. continue our coordination with the lo- Come on down to your Southernmost cal Theta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi, Satellite Chapter for these fun and useful The Omega Men. events. As always, all the best, and Army As the calendar flies, late summer Strong!!! brings the return of the hugely successful Anniston Area “Gallant Pelham” golf Greg Potts scramble at the Anniston Country Club. Colonel (Ret), U.S. Army Satellite Chapter VP for Special Events, Ordnance Corps David Sanders, plans to capitalize on President, Anniston Area “Gallant Pel- last year’s ‘best ever’ tournament, tenta- ham” Satellite Chapter ANAD SGM Debra Buie smiling with Sheri Rollins, District Director to Congress- tively set for Friday, September 16th or Redstone-Huntsville Chapter man Mike Rogers, (AL-3). 30th ~ mark your calendars now for this Association of the United States Army.

ANAD Commander, Colonel Martine Kidd, accepts congratulations and Redstone - Military Liaison to Calhoun County Economic Development Council, Nathan Hill, Huntsville Chapter coins from Satellite Chapter President, Greg Potts. laughing with Gallant Pelham Satellite Chapter EVP, COL (RET) Chuck Keith. 4 AUSA Salute May 2016 Redstone-Huntsville Chapter Young Professionals welcome Global Force Attendees With music playing, craft beer flowing, and pizza for all, the Redstone-Hunts- ville chapter kicked off the Global Force Symposium in Huntsville, Alabama with an AUSA Young Professionals (AUSA YP) networking night that attracted more than 100 attendees and was a huge success. Organized by the newly established Redstone-Huntsville AUSA YP Board, and led by Leo Gilliland, a Captain in the Army Reserve and Redstone- Huntsville’s Vice President for Young Professionals, the networking night at Yellowhammer Brewery was an opportu- YP Attendees network at the event. nity for young professionals working on Redstone Arsenal or within Huntsville’s business cards being passed feverishly thriving technology sector to meet one Mayor Battle of Huntsville welcomes Leo Gilliland, AUSA Redstone-Huntsville between attendees taken as a sign of another and interact with key leaders the night’s success, it was clear that the from the community. all attendees to the Global Symposium YP Sub-Chapter President thanks every- YP Kickoff Event. one for attending. Redstone-Huntsville chapter had set the The night featured brief remarks by standard for future AUSA Young Profes- LTG (R) Roger Thompson, AUSA Vice als are currently serving or retired mili- ships that can help land their next job or sionals events. President for Membership and Meet- tary leaders, entrepreneurs, and business meet potential business partners.” Special thanks to Boeing and Yellow- ings, and Mayor Tommy Battle, Mayor owners from the community. Many of the young professionals in hammer Brewing who graciously lent of Huntsville. Both leaders emphasized When asked about the value of the attendance agreed with Amanda. By the their support to this inaugural event. the importance of professional develop- networking night, Amanda Braun, a 28 end of the night nearly 35 young profes- For more information about AUSA ment through networking, community year old Human Resources Specialist sionals took advantage of the opportu- Redstone-Huntsville chapter’s YP activi- involvement, and social opportunities. and member of Redstone-Huntsville’s nity to become new AUSA members. ties email Leo Gilliland at ausaredstone- In addition to the guest speakers, Young Professionals Board, said, “Meet- Although the event was scheduled [email protected] . For more information young professionals had the chance to ing with peers and mentors in a relaxed to finish around 7PM, by 8PM there about the AUSA YP initiative email visit and meet with 20 different local atmosphere is an amazing opportunity were still dozens of people networking, Charles Schellpeper, AUSA YP Staff leaders in attendance. These individu- for young professionals to build relation- laughing, and having a great time. With Advisor, at [email protected].

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RIDEOUT ROAD AT GATE 9OFREDSTONE ARSENAL 9 3 4 4 2 May 2016 AUSA Salute 5 • Lieutenant General David L. Mann, ing event held during the 2016 Global Force Commanding General, United States Army Symposium. In association with Still Serving Space and Missile Defense Command and Veterans, this one of a kind event is part of Army Forces Strategic Command the American Freedom Foundation's na- tionwide initiative to help veterans find jobs. EXHIBITORS This event brought together major companies This year's event included more than 200 from throughout the country to profile their exhibitors located in both the South and East services and provide employment opportuni- Halls of the Von Braun Center. In addition, ties for our veterans. Veterans in attendance we also had exhibits outside for the first time had the chance to talk with employers, submit during this event. We would like to thank all qualifications and even participate in job in- of the exhibitor's this year for your tremen- terviews on the spot. dous support. For additional details on the Warriors to the Workforce Veterans Hiring Events, please SOCIAL MEDIA: visit their website. Both #AUSAglobal16 and #AUSA- On behalf of the Association of the United our mission without you. If you're not a mem- global were widely used. 3,800,000 unique AUSA INNOVATOR'S CORNER States Army, thank you for helping to make ber, we encourage you to join and get active individuals were exposed to either hashtag The Innovator's Corner is designed to the 2016 AUSA Global Force Symposium with AUSA. which was nearly double last year's reach. pro-actively identify innovative technologies/ and Exposition a huge success this year. This We offer special membership rates in 2016: approaches to address our Army's top chal- year's event exceeded all expectations and 2 years $10 for E1-E4 and cadets, 2 years $30, VETERANS HIRING EVENT presented lenges and provide a forum to encourage we appreciate the tremendous support we 5 years $50, Life Membership $300 by the AMERICAN FREEDOM dialogue between industry, academia, and received. We would especially like to thank FOUNDATION military stakeholders. We had a great line-up the AUSA Redstone-Arsenal Chapter, KEY SPEAKERS AUSA was once again pleased to partner of presenters in the Innovator's Corner at the the Huntsville Convention and Visitors The AUSA Global Force Symposium with the American Freedom Foundation on 2016 AUSA Global Force Symposium and Bureau, the Von Braun Center, each of the is, first and foremost, a Professional Warriors to the Workforce, a veterans hir- Exposition. Commands we worked with and the entire Development Forum. More than 75 key lead- local community that really went above and ers from the Army, DoD and defense industry beyond to help us. gave important presentations about the future More than 6,100 people from around the of the Army and defense, including: world, including key leaders from the Army, • Honorable Patrick J. Murphy, Acting DoD, and defense industry, participated in Secretary of the Army, Under Secretary of this year's event. For a full recap, including the Army videos, photos, presentations, and program • Katharina G. McFarland, Acting highlights, please see below and visit www. Assistant Secretary of the Army for AUSA.org . Acquisition, Logistics & Technology • General Dennis L. Via, Commanding MEMBERSHIP WITH AUSA General, United States Army Materiel More than 150 people joined AUSA on- Command site during this year's event. A special thank • General David G. Perkins, Commanding you to those that joined and to everyone that General, United States Army Training and is already a member. AUSA cannot support Doctrine Command

SAVE THE DATE! 2017 AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition General (Retired) Sullivan, President and CEO of AUSA, addresses the Sympo- Von Braun Center | Huntsville, sium. Alabama Monday, March 13 – Wednesday, March 15, 2017

General Via, CG Army Materiel Com- Honorable Patrick J. Murphy, Acting mand, provides an overview of AMC’s Secretary of the Army, discusses the mission of Sustaining the Force and importance of being “Ready to Fight, Maintaining Readiness. Tonight.” U.S. Army Exhibit at GFSE. 6 AUSA Salute May 2016 Chapter Support Brigade Responds to the Call of Duty By Kurt Weidenthal, “Commander”, Chapter Support “Brigade”

National AUSA Headquarters, responsible for the AUSA Global Force Sympo- sium and Exposition in Huntsville, Alabama, once again reached out to our Chapter Support Brigade for volunteers to support this outstanding event. Over 50 volunteer positions, that also included the Chapter Board of Directors volunteers, were filled to offer services. The Support Brigade kicked-off their volunteer time by participating on a Sunday afternoon at the Von Braun Center to literally “stuff” AUSA material that included brochures, White Papers, Newsletters, previous published articles, agendas, etc. into registered attendee packets. This awesome volunteer team took each of these 17 items and stuffed them into over 4000 packets. Not that anyone was counting, but over 68,000 pieces of material were handled over a 4 ½ hour time period to ensure “mission success”. AUSA Chapter volunteers continued to support the event throughout the conference at all the registration and packet pick up locations. ATTENTION INTERESTED AUSA INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE MEMBERS–-Would you like to join the AUSA Chapter Board of Directors (BOD) but have been advised “there are more active volunteers than there are positions”? Have you just wanted to contribute some occasional “volunteer time” to the Best AUSA Chapter in America in support of our Soldiers, Civilians and Community events? Are you relatively new to the Army/Huntsville/Anniston market place and would like to volunteer time while networking with professional colleagues? If any of these scenarios apply, you should consider joining the Chapter Support “Brigade”. You can look forward to participating in upcoming events such as Armed forces Celebration Week Concert in the Park, Military Appreciation Nights at sporting events, AUSA Golf Tournaments, Veteran’s Day Parades, Galaxy of Lights and much more. There are several opportunities to volunteer your time every month. Chapter volunteers also assisted the Huntsville-Madison County Convention and If you are interested in participating in Chapter Support activities and events, Visitors Bureau with packets. please contact Kurt Weidenthal, VP Chapter Support “Brigade” at (256) 963-0129 or at [email protected].

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Recipients of the Vietnam War Lapel Pin CW4 (R) Warren Harman (left) and COL Vietnam Veterans Lapel Pin recipients join CSM (R)Jimmie Spence (center). (R) James Bizer (right) are recognized by GEN (R) Sullivan (center).

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Over 300 ROTC and JROTC cadets from across North Alabama were hosted for a day of activities during the annual AUSA Global Force Symposium and Exposition on March 15th at the Von Braun Center, Huntsville Alabama. The day began with cadets greet- ed by Chapter members who then escorted them to the many exhibits including the U.S. Army Recruiting Command’s National STEM vehicle promoting interest in careers in the Army. Following the exhibits all cadets, cadre members, and escorts attended a “star studded” luncheon celebrating the 100th Anniversary of ROTC. As with all birthday/anniversary celebra- tions a cake was cut by General Via, General (Retired) Sullivan, Command Sergeant Major Sims, Command Sergeant Major Arnold, Sergeant Major of the Army (Retired) Preston, the Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for North Alabama Joe Fitzgerald, a Junior ROTC Cadet, and a Senior ROTC Cadet. General (Retired) Gordon R. Sullivan, President and Sergeant Major of the Army (Retired) Kenneth O. The luncheon host was Chapter President Colonel CEO of AUSA, presents a copy of his book “Hope Is Preston delivers the Keynote Address at the 100th (Retired) John T. Wright who welcomed everyone to Not A Method” to a Huntsville City Schools Army Anniversary ROTC Luncheon during the Global Force the event that was chaired by Chapter VP for ROTC/ JROTC Cadet. Symposium and Exhibition. JROTC Colonel (Retired) James Henderson. In ad- President’s coin to cadet representatives from each of Raytheon dition to the ROTC/JROTC cadets, community lead- the High School and College ROTC programs in at- Redstone-Huntsville Chapter of AUSA ers, Association leaders, chapter members and guests, tendance. General Sullivan thanked the chapter in his Rockwell Collins sponsors’ leadership, and recruiters from the Huntsville remarks and challenged all to continue the strong lead- Sponsorships allowed the chapter to offer the lun- Recruiting Company attended the sold –out luncheon ership exemplified by ROTC graduates. The chapter cheon at no cost to all cadets and other attendees. with nearly 350 attendees. U.S. Army Cadet Command also presented General Sullivan with a numbered coin The chapter and Ellicorps Corporate Services hosted provided 100th Anniversary Dogtags for every attend- on the occasion of his retirement. a STEM Scavenger Hunt: The goal of the Scavenger ee. Command Sergeant Major Arnold, U.S. Army Ca- The keynote address was provided by Sergeant Ma- Hunt was to introduce cadets to the many STEM op- det Command presented remarks on the history, viabil- jor of the Army Kenneth O. Preston, U.S. Army Re- portunities to serve as a member of the U.S. Military, a ity, and future of JROTC/ROTC. tired, who spoke to the cadets about the importance of Department of Defense Civilian employee, or defense At the beginning of the luncheon all current and always doing their best, doing the right thing, striving contractor. As the JROTC cadets entered the luncheon former ROTC/JROTC cadets were recognized to in- for excellence, and being an example for their peers and they dropped cards into a “bowl” for a drawing for a clude General (Retired) Gordon R. Sullivan, General others. The chapter presented a numbered coin on the tablet. The drawing was sponsored by Ellicorps Cor- (Retired) Carter Ham, General Dennis L. Via Com- occasion of his speaking at the luncheon. porate Services. Ms. Brenda Elliott, President Ellicorps manding General U.S. Army Materiel Command, The entire day and luncheon planning effort were Corporate Service and SMA(R) Preston joined Chap- Lieutenant General Larry Wyche Deputy Command chaired by Jim Henderson, Chapter VP for ROTC/ ter President John Wright on the stage for the drawing. General U.S. Army Materiel Command and Senior JROTC. He was assisted by Sam Scruggs (Board Mem- A highlight of the lunch was a performance by the Mission Command Redstone Arsenal, Lieutenant ber), Dave Seay (Alabama State President), Rhonda 389th Army Band’s “Raw Materiel” Rock Ensemble General (Retired) Arthur Gregg, and Madison Mayor Sutton (Board Member), and many others. prior to and during the luncheon. Troy Trulock. Our sponsors for the event were: A very special thanks to Huntsville City Schools Ad- A highlight of the luncheon was the presentation Alabama State Senator Bill Holtzclaw ministration and JROTC Instructors, Alabama A&M in honor of General Sullivan’s imminent retirement ASD University Army ROTC, Jacksonville State University from AUSA. The chapter is presenting copies of his Boeing Army ROTC, and the University of North Alabama book “Hope is Not a Method” and General (Retired) Ellicorps Corporate Services Army ROTC. Without their support the cadets would Ann Dunwoody’s book “A Higher Standard” to each Intuitive not have been afforded this unique opportunity. The ROTC/JROTC program in the State of Alabama (over Lockheed Martin Redstone-Huntsville Chapter will continue this new 100 copies of each book in total). General Sullivan L-3 Global Force Symposium tradition in 2017 and we personally presented a copy of his book and an AUSA Northrop Grumman look forward to more cadet attendance. 1 - 4 1 0 - 8 0 4 1 2 8 4 2 10 AUSA Salute May 2016 Awards continue into spring Rocket City Bash takes off The Redstone-Huntsville Chapter and On 15 March, after two full days of Anniston “Gallant Pelham” Satellite the AUSA Global Force Symposium and Chapter continue the annual tradition of Exposition, a maximum capacity crowd recognizing young Americans in our lo- of 800 had the chance to relax and enjoy cal communities throughout Central and good food and music at the U.S. Space and North Alabama. Under the leadership Rocket Center. The Redstone-Huntsville of Colonel (Retired) James Henderson, Chapter hosted the 3rd annual Rocket City Chapter VP for JROTC/ROTC Affairs, Bash under the Center’s Saturn V rocket, a with assistance from Lieutenant Colonel unique and awe-inspiring venue in the Da- (Retired) Sam Scruggs (Chapter Board vidson Center. Member), Colonel (Retired) Bill Steven- The evening started with drinks and son (Chapter Board Member), and Ms. Mexican and Italian buffet lines. Spon- Rikki Graben (Anniston Satellite Chap- sored tables allowed employees from lo- ter Secretary) the chapter has presented cal and out-of-town locations to socialize, national awards and stipends to cadets while open seating provided opportunities representing nearly 100 programs. for new acquaintances. The crowd was a Chapter members, along with U.S. good mix of visitors to Huntsville, who had Army Recruiters and staffs of the Senior Terry Tipton, Redstone-Huntsville Chapter received information about the Bash when ROTC programs, ensure that deserving Board member, presents Leadership certifi- they registered for the AUSA Global Force cadets nominated by their high school cates to Cadet Captain Dalton Whitehead Symposium, and local businesspersons. Senior Army Instructors and the univer- of Arab High School. Speeches and presentations acknowledged sity level Professors of Military Science If you are interested in supporting this Presenting Sponsor Northrop Grumman are recognized for their citizenship and program please contact Jim Henderson and the numerous Gold, Silver and Bronze Many thanks to the Rocket City Bash academic progress. at [email protected] . sponsors for their support. sponsors: Following the sponsorship recognition Northrop Grumman PRESENTING musical entertainment was provided by Dynetics GOLD AUSA Membership Applications the Craig Duncan Orchestra from Nash- Madison County Commission ville. Guests were treated to a great mix GOLD and information are available of 70’s and 80’s tunes. Redstone-Huntsville Raytheon GOLD Chapter President John Wright person- SAIC GOLD online at AUSA.org ally thanked the band and presented each ALATEC SILVER member of the band with a Chapter coin Boeing SILVER for their excellent performance. Camber SILVER Senior military and civilian leadership COLSA SILVER from across the Army as well as members Huntsville-Madison County Convention SEVERE BREAKING of the Association enjoyed the evening of Visitors Bureau SILVER fun and fellowship. Deloitte SILVER WEATHER NEWS Between Industry sponsors and indi- DynCorp International SILVER vidual ticket sales, this event raised funds Elbit Systems SILVER ALERTS ALERTS for the Chapter to continue its mission of ERC, Inc. SILVER supporting Soldiers and their Families. Fluor SILVER Stay ahead of In Addition To bad weather. 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Spring Park 6:30 PM (Inclement weath- dier for Life Appreciation Days @ Red- er location is VBC South Hall) POC for stone Arsenal May 2016 AUSA Salute 11 2016 AUSA Missiles Symposium New innovative uses for current systems broadening their capability, and innovative technology to reduced cost is a popular topic recently in light of reduced budgets. Within the missile community it is particularly hot topic as well and was the focus of this year’s Redstone-Huntsville Chapter AUSA Missiles Symposium held on 19 April, 2016 at the Von Braun Center’s North Hall in Huntsville, Alabama. This year’s theme of “Delivering Innovation and Advantage for the Warfighter 2025 and Beyond”, recognized the significance of using innovative means to meet re- Mike Tice and other representatives Ms. McFarland, Acting ASA (ALT) ad- Mr. Pike, PEO M&S, provides a general quirements and capability gaps thereby present a donation check. dresses the Symposium via video Missiles and Space update. providing the absolute best capability to conference. our warfighter in a funding challenged environment. The primary purpose of this year’s symposium was to provide an open forum for the latest information and discussions surrounding current and future Army missile programs in a collaborative government, industry, and academia environment focused on innovation. The forum provided senior Government, Industry, and University leaders and their staffs with many opportunities to meet and interact with key members of the missile community. In addition, the forum provided industry leaders with opportunities to SMDC/ARSTRAT Commanding General, AMRDEC exhibit highlights innovation. assess their Internal research and De- LTG Mann, discusses the importance of Missile Defense Agency update pro- velopment (IRAD) programs in light missile defense technology. vided by MG Knudsen. and Raytheon promoting a dialog on of the Department of the Army and various areas including PEO M&S, U.S. sions with a wide variety of people asso- “What can be done to assist transition Department of Defense’s Science and Army Space and Missile Defense Com- ciated with missile programs. and maximize use of IRAD”. The final technology (S&T) focus and the Pro- mand (SMDC), the U.S. Missile Defense The morning session began with our panel of the day included presentations gram Executive Office for Missiles and Agency (MDA), industry, and academia keynote speaker the Honorable Mrs. Ka- from all of the Project Managers within Space (PEO M&S) direction on current under one roof. trina McFarland, Acting Assistant Sec- PEO M&S oriented on “Challenges to and future programs with an eye toward Perhaps most importantly, the sym- retary of the Army for Acquisition, Lo- Managing Innovation and Moderniza- win-win collaboration with their gov- posium allowed everyone to get together gistics, and Technology which included tion”. ernment customers. and compare notes, ideas, and thoughts an opportunity for questions. She was The great success of the symposium The conference theme highlighted the about innovation, expanding the use immediately followed by a User Panel was dependent upon the tremendous sup- key relationship between the Army’s mis- and capability of current systems, and encompassing key leaders from Forts port of the following corporate sponsors: sile programs and the missile industrial providing our warfighters with the best Sill, Rucker, and Benning focused on Platinum Level: Aerojet Rocketdyne, base which is central to underpinning in- missile systems in the world and their as- “Innovation considerations for Require- ASRI, INTREPID, Intuitive Research novation and providing our Soldiers with sociated equipment. The value of the in- ments Development”. The second morn- and Technology Corporation, Lockheed the best missile equipment in the world. formal interaction was tremendous and ing panel was a Technology Panel with Martin, Orbital ATK, SAIC, SRC, and Success in this regard requires an early will have a lasting effect. The opportu- key leaders from SMDC, the Army’s Avi- Torch Technologies. Gold Level: 5-D and often cross community dialog from nity was unique in this regard, and there ation and Missile Research Development Systems, Inc., Kord Technologies, Gen- Army project managers, Army and DoD is no better forum for getting the latest and Engineering Center (AMRDEC), eral Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical leadership, the Army’s user community, information about missile programs. the University of Alabama, Auburn Uni- Systems, MSB Analytics Inc., Northrop the scientific and technical community, Attendees came away with a complete versity, and the University of Alabama in Grumman Corp., S3, SIMTECH, Ven- and the Army’s industrial base which is understanding of the status of missile Huntsville. The Technology Panel’s focus turi Aerospace, and Willbrook Solu- comprised of prime contractors, subcon- programs, desired innovation, and ongo- on “Maximizing Innovative Technol- tions Inc. Silver Level: a.i. solutions Inc., tractors, vendors and the various Army ing innovative efforts for these systems, ogy and Transition to the Warfighter”. Dependable Global Solutions, and Five depots. It takes all of these various stake- plus an understanding of the current re- The morning concluded with presenta- Stones Research Corp. holders pulling together with innovation quirements from the users, and opportu- tions by Lieutenant General David L. Exhibitors included PEO Missiles and as the central theme to meet the chal- nities available to the government science Mann, Commanding General U.S. Army Space, Defense Acquisition University, lenges of our current environment and and technology community, industry, SMDC/ARSTRAT and MG Ole Knud- and AMRDEC. to provide our Soldiers with the support academia, and Army program managers, son, Deputy Director, U.S. MDA. In lieu of gifts given to speakers for and equipment they so richly deserve. to leverage each other’s resources in con- During lunch, Mr. Barry Pike provid- their participation, the Redstone-Hunts- One of the most important aspects tinuing to develop and field better mis- ed a PEO M&S Update. The afternoon ville Chapter of AUSA chose to make of the Symposium was that it provided sile systems. They also benefitted from a panels began with an Industry Panel in- donations, in honor of each of the 26 a question and answer venue to get an symposium atmosphere that promoted cluding representatives from Northrop speakers, to the Redstone Arsenal Gar- update on the latest developments in the the ability to have casual, frank discus- Grumman, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, rison Chaplains’ Fund. 12 AUSA Salute May 2016 sile Command Francisco Villanueva, Logistics Man- Civilian agement Specialist, Supportability and Continued from page 1 Sustainment Directorate, AMCOM David Tritt, Coordinator, Small Busi- Logistics Center, United States Army ness Innovation Research Program and Aviation and Missile Command Rapid Innovation Fund Lead, Office of Rosalind Walker, Materiel Branch the Chief Engineer, Program Executive Chief for Training and Fielding, United Office, Missiles and Space States Army Medium Altitude Endur- Julia H. Vaughn, Director, Operations, ance Product Office, Unmanned Air- Plans and Analysis Office, AMCOM Lo- craft Systems Project Office, Program gistics Center, United States Army Avia- Executive Office, Aviation tion and Missile Command Kimberly Whisenant, Logistics Man- agement Specialist, Logistics Support Professional/Technical Nominees Activity, United States Army Materiel Command Richard Bumgardner, Command In- formation Specialist, (Broadcast Jour- Support Staff Nominees nalist), United States Army Security Assistance Command Kum Cha Bertling, Program Analyst, Richard S. Coates, Executive Officer, G1, Military Personnel, United States AMC CG’s Initiatives Group, United Army Space and Missile Defense Com- States Army Materiel Command mand / Army Forces Strategic Com- Jesse T. Couch, Procurement Ana- mand lyst/Small Business Specialist, Office Anne Crenshaw, Administrative As- of Small Business Programs, United sistant, Cost Analysis Division, United Category winners, (L to R) Fred Allen, Danny Featherston, Kimberly Whisenant, States Army Aviation and Missile Com- States Army Aviation and Missile Com- Marissa Dulz. mand mand James (Jim) Elliott, Jr., Assistant Marissa M. Dulz, Secretary / Admin- pressive engraved bronze eagle statue. Roberson, Executive Director, Inte- Product Manager - HIMARS, Preci- istrative Assistant, Fleet Management, The chapter winner for 2016 is Danny grated Materiel Management Center, sion Fires Rocket and Missile Systems Unmanned Aircraft Systems Project Featherston, Program Manager, Pro- United States Army Aviation and Mis- Project Office, Program Executive Of- Office, Program Executive Office, Avia- totype Integration Facility, Aviation sile Command (AMCOM), Redstone fice, Missiles and Space tion and Missile Research, Development Arsenal (Mr. Roberson went on to win Giovanni J. Estrada, Security Assis- Linda M. King, Financial Specialist, and Engineering Center, United States the 2012 AUSA Third Region com- tance Program Manager, Central Com- United States Army Security Assistance Army Research, Development and En- petition, and subsequently the 2012 mand Regional Operations, Command gineering Command. national AUSA Department of the United States Army Security Assis- B. Katrina (Tina) Neeley, Executive Event chairman, Colonel (Retired) Army Civilian of the year Award); Mr. tance Command Assistant, AMCOM Logistics Center, Jerry Hamilton noted that this year’s Lars D. Ericsson, Chief Technologist James D. Gordon, Team Lead for United States Army Aviation and Mis- 36 nominees were the second largest and Lead Architect, Unmanned Air- Fleet Management Expansion, Materiel sile Command number of nominees since the event craft Systems Project Office, Program Management and Installation Logistics Each of the nominees was presented began. He also noted that nearly 300 Executive Office, Aviation; Ms. Lisha Division, United States Army Materiel a plaque recognizing their exceptional people attended the dinner, includ- Adams, then G3 Operations (Acting), Command performance and a Redstone-Hunts- ing many General Officers, Hunts- United States Army Aviation and Robert E. Mitchell, Operations Re- ville Chapter coin by the Chapter Presi- ville and Madison City mayors, other Missile Command; Mr. Richard Turn- search Analyst and Current Operations dent John Wright. After acknowledge- military and community leaders and er, Executive Director of the United Team Lead, Test Measurement and Di- ment of all of the nominees, the winners many individual and industry mem- States Army TMDE Activity (Mr. agnostic Equipment Activity, United in each category were announced. They bers from Chapter corporate spon- Turner also went on to win the 2009 States Army Aviation and Missile Com- are: sors. AUSA Third Region competition, and mand • Management Executive winner – The Chapter nominee will go on to subsequently the 2009 national AUSA Joyce Myers, Chief, Process Integra- Fred W. Allen, Chief Counsel, United compete for the AUSA Third Region Department of the Army Civilian of tion Division for Supply and Item, Sol- States Army Aviation and Missile Com- (Southeast) competition in May. The the year Award); Mr. Tim Owings, dier Support Center, Logistics Support mand Region winners will be recognized na- Deputy Project Manager, Unmanned Activity, United States Army Materiel • Management/Technical winner – tionally at the AUSA Annual Meeting Aerial Systems; Mr. Troy Hester, Command Danny Featherston, Program Manager, in Washington DC in October. Electronics Engineer, United States Wallace Lionel Myers, Information Prototype Integration Facility, Aviation Other past chapter winners have Army Missile Research, Development Technology Specialist, Global Sup- and Missile Research, Development included: Mr. James B. Johnson, Ex- and Engineering Center; Dr. Steven port Center, Logistics Support Activ- and Engineering Center, United States ecutive Director of the United States Messervy, General Manager NATO ity, United States Army Materiel Com- Army Research, Development and En- Army TMDE Activity (Mr. Johnson Medium Extended Air Defense Sys- mand gineering Command went on to win the 2015 AUSA Third tem Management Agency; Mr. Paul Michael S. Owings, Military Analyst, • Professional/Technical winner Region competition); Mr. Richard W. Bogosian, Program Executive Officer Future Warfare Center, United States – Kimberly K. Whisenant, Logistics Kretzschmar, Deputy Project Man- for Aviation (Mr. Bogosian went on Army Space and Missile Defense Com- Management Specialist, Logistics Sup- ager, Unmanned Aircraft Systems to win the 2005 AUSA Third Region mand / Army Forces Strategic Com- port Activity, United States Army Ma- Project Office, Program Executive Of- competition); Mr. Steve Pierce, Chief, mand teriel Command fice, Aviation, Ms. Cathy Dickens, Ex- Studies and Analysis Division, United Matthew W. Rushing, Force Branch • Support Staff winner – Marissa M. ecutive Director, United States Army States Army Space and Missile De- Chief, Soldier Support Center, Logistics Dulz, Secretary / Administrative As- Contracting Command – Redstone, fense Command Future Warfare Cen- Support Activity, United States Army sistant, Fleet Management, Unmanned United States Army Space and Mis- ter; Mr. Dale More, Ground-Based Materiel Command Aircraft Systems Project Office, Pro- sile Defense Command / Army Forces Midcourse Defense Joint Program Of- Latoya Sims, Staff Accountant, Ac- gram Executive Office, Aviation Strategic Command. (Ms. Dickens fice, and Mr. John Chapman, formerly counting and Audit Readiness Division, Then the overall Chapter winner was went on to win the 2013 AUSA Third Executive Director of the Integrated United States Army Aviation and Mis- announced and presented with an im- Region competition.); Mr. B. Keith Materiel Management Center. May 2016 AUSA Salute 13 Community commemorates Gulf War The Redstone-Huntsville Chapter gust 1990 – 28 February 1991 and was planned, executed, and hosted the com- codenamed Operation Desert Shield for op- munity wide commemoration of the 25th erations leading to the buildup of troops and Anniversary of Operation Desert Shield/ defense of Saudi Arabia and Operation Des- Operation Desert Storm. The event was held ert Storm in its combat phase. It was a war February 26th at the Veterans Memorial in with coalition forces from 34 nations led by downtown Huntsville. Nearly 150 people the United States against Ba’athist Govern- were in attendance to hear BG Cole, Deputy ment of Iraq in response to Iraq’s invasion PEO Missiles and Space and a Gulf War and annexation of Kuwait. Veteran, discuss the role of Team Redstone Do you remember Weapons of mass de- organizations in the successful operations 25 struction? That wasn’t this war. Do you years ago. Also participating in the ceremony remember someone whispering in the Presi- were Madison Mayor Lieutenant Colonel dent’s ear in a classroom? That was 10 years (Retired) Troy Trulock, a Gulf War veteran; before Army Chaplain (Colonel) Jack Shedd, U.S. The war is also known under other names, Army Space and Missile Defense Com- such as the Persian Gulf War, First Gulf mand/Army Forces Strategic Command, War, Gulf War I, Kuwait War, First Iraq Command Chaplain, also a Gulf War Vet- War, or Iraq War before the term “Iraq War” eran; Chief Warrant Officer4 (Retired) Max became identified instead with the 2003 Iraq Bennett, Chapter VP for Corporate Mem- War. bership and a Gulf War veteran; and Colo- The Iraqi Army’s occupation of Kuwait nel (Retired) John Wright Chapter Presi- that began 2 August 1990 was met with in- dent. The 389th Army Band Arsenal Brass ternational condemnation, and brought Quintet performed pre-function music, the immediate economic sanctions against Iraq National Anthem, and the Armed Forces by members of the United Nations Security Medley. Council. BG Cole, Deputy Program Executive Officer Missiles and Space provides his ac- Here is the narrative from the Commemo- U.S. President George H. W. Bush de- count of service during the Gulf War. ration: ployed US forces into Saudi Arabia and 25 Years ago, on 28 February 1991, the urged other countries to send their own forc- start, Tariq Aziz, Iraq’s English-speaking air defense artillery battalion to Israel for the Gulf War ended. es to the scene. An array of nations joined Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Min- protection of civilians This was a decade before 9/11. This was the Coalition, the largest military alliance ister, was asked by a reporter. “Mr. Foreign A total of 74 Israelis died as a result of the a decade before the Airport TSA system since World War II. The great majority of Minister, if war starts ... will you attack?” His Iraqi attacks: two directly and the rest from was created. And this was 5 years before the the Coalition’s military forces were from the response was, “Yes, absolutely, yes.” suffocation and heart attacks. Approximate- Khobar bombings. US, with Saudi Arabia, the United King- Five hours after the first attacks, Iraq’s ly 230 Israelis were injured A country song a decade later would be- dom and Egypt as the next-leading contribu- state radio broadcast began declaring that On 25 February 1991, after at least twelve moan that we didn’t know the difference be- tors, in that order. Saudi Arabia paid around “The dawn of victory nears as this great prior Scud missile attacks at Dhahran, Saudi tween Iraq and Iran and we certainly didn’t US$36 billion of the US$60 billion cost. showdown begins.” Iraq fired eight missiles Arabia, a Scud missile hit a U.S. Army bar- know much about the middle east Iraq’s government made no secret that it the next day. These missile attacks were to racks, killing US 28 soldiers and injuring The Gulf War officially ran from 2 Au- would attack if invaded. Prior to the war’s continue throughout the war. A total of 88 over 100 Scud missiles were fired by Iraq during the The war was marked by the introduction war’s seven weeks. of live news broadcasts from the front lines Iraq hoped to provoke a military response of the battle, principally by the US network from Israel. The Iraqi government hoped CNN. that many Arab states would withdraw from The initial conflict to expel Iraqi troops the Coalition, as they would be reluctant to from Kuwait began with an aerial and naval fight alongside Israel bombardment on 17 January 1991, continu- In response to the threat of Scuds on Is- ing for five weeks. This was followed by a rael, the U.S. rapidly sent a Patriot missile ground assault on 24 February. This was a decisive victory for the Coalition forces that drove the Iraqi military from Kuwait and advanced into Iraqi territory. The Coalition ceased its advance and declared a cease-fire 100 hours after the ground campaign started. Aerial and ground combat was confined to Iraq, Kuwait, and areas on Saudi Arabia’s border. On 10 March 1991, 540,000 U.S. troops began moving out of the Persian Gulf. The evening preceding the commemoration an informal reunion of Gulf War Vet- erans was hosted by the chapter at Old Black Bear Brewing in downtown Madison. Special thanks to Sam Torrey, Marc Ja- Redstone-Huntsville Chapter President cobson, Bill Tillman, the Patriot Guard Rid- Colonel (Retired) John T. Wright served Mayor Troy Trulock, a Gulf War Veteran, led the assemblage in the Pledge of Al- ers, and the City of Huntsville for their sup- as master of ceremonies for the Com- port of the Commemoration. legiance. memoration. 14 AUSA Salute May 2016 Braxton-Bragg Chapter hosts AUSA’s Third Region Annual Meeting The 2016 Third Region Meeting was During the meeting many individuals for three years; provides administrative Annual Meeting in 2015. hosted by the Association’s Braxton Bragg were recognized for their contributions support to chapter president. On Saturday professional development Chapter 21-23 April 2016 in Fayetteville to the mission of the Association during Yorktown Systems Group – served meetings continued and concluded with North Carolina and Fort Bragg. Chap- the past year. Redstone-Huntsville Chap- as the host location for Annual Meeting the election of region Officers and selec- ter President, Command Sergeant Major ter members receiving awards were: Steve Committee meetings; provided admin- tion of the host chapter for the next meet- (Retired) Andrew McFowler, and his team Below, Max Bennett, Bob English, Leo istrative support for the annual meeting; ing. The chapter is very pleased that Ms. provided attendees with a well-rounded Gilliland, Jim Henderson, Bob Johnson, sponsored a Young Professionals stipend Kris McBride, our immediate past chapter program of Soldier related and profession- Captain Eric Nelson, John Perry, Richard for attendance at the Annual Meeting. president was elected by the delegates to al development events. Among the high- Rhoades, Mike Roddy, Jim Rountree, Ja- ALATEC – served as the banner pro- serve as the next Third Region President. lights of the meeting were the opportunity son Shelton, Bill Tillman, Kurt Weiden- duction sponsor for the Rocket City Bash Redstone-Huntsville was also selected to to receive some basic skills refreshment thal, Pam Caruso, Jerry Hamilton, Kin- for two years host the 2017 Third Region Meeting, 10- training with the Engagement Skills Train- sey Lindstrom, Rhonda Smith, Tammy Chapter Board Member Bryan Dyer of 12 March 2017. er and the Close Combat Skills Training Wright, Tom Newberry, Scott Gill, Chuck Yorktown Systems Group received special Finally at the region’s Conklin Awards simulator. Attendees were afforded the op- Keith, and Carolyn Rountree. recognition for his leadership of the Chap- Dinner the Redstone-Huntsville Chapter portunity to visit the U.S. Army’s Airborne Special recognition was also given to ter’s Annual Meeting and HOOAH Tent was honored as the Region’s Best Chapter and Special Operations Museum, a world three corporate members: support for Team Redstone’s Army Team – Large Category for 2016. Thank you to class museum, and treated to a private per- PESA – served as the host location for Miler Teams. Additionally, Yorktown all of our members, officers, and directors formance by the 82nd Airborne Division’s monthly Chapter Executive Committee Systems Group supporting a Young Pro- for continuing to plan and execute at the All American Chorus. meetings; sponsored the Rocket City Bash fessionals scholarship for attendance at the highest level of professionalism. May 2016 AUSA Salute 15 IERUS Technologies, Inc. Noetic Strategies, Inc. 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