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Triple Nickel Tribune “Willing and Able!” NEWSLETTER OF THE 555 TH ENGINEER BRIGADE JOINT BASE LEWIS - M C CHORD, WASHINGTON Spring 2014 www.Facebook.com/555enbde Message from the Commander Colonel Timothy Holman, “Able 6” Triple Nickel Team, At A Glance… 555TH HAS COMPLETED RESET Welcome to the spring edi- PERIOD FROM 2013 DEPLOYMENT tion of our newsletter. We’re excited to show FULLY IMMERSED IN TRAINING TO you the won- PREPARE FOR FUTURE MISSIONS derful work UNITS PREPARE FOR REDUCTIONS being done by Photo by U.S. Army Spc. Jasmine Higgins, 28th Public Affairs Detachment The 570th Engineer Company’s command team cases their unit AND OTHER CHANGES AS BRIGADE our Willing and TRANSFORMS AND DOWNSIZES Able Soldiers, guidon prior to departing for Afghanistan earlier this spring. Families and TOWN HALLS HELD IN APRIL TO leaders across Amid transformation, 555th remains EDUCATE SOLDIERS/FAMILIES ABOUT the Triple Nickel Brigade. THE IMPACT OF RESTRUCTURING; combat ready, deployment focused VIDEO LINK TO THE TOWN HALL STILL Being a part of this team for AVAILABLE ON FACEBOOK… OR BY six months, I have been im- Story by Capt. Spencer Garrison Triple Nickel construction units CLICKING HERE IF VIEWING ONLINE pressed with the discipline and 555th Eng. Bde. Public Affairs inactivating as the brigade trans- 555TH CONSISTS OF 4 BATTALIONS hard work of our units. BJ and I forms in line with Army downsizing. AND OTHER DETACHMENTS AT JBLM have enjoyed meeting our Sol- JBLM — The 555th Engineer August will see the conversion diers as well as their Families. Brigade approaches the summer of the 14th Eng. Bn. (HHC and FSC) This has been a busy spring months with a long list of priorities, to a newly formed brigade engineer for the Triple Nickel, as we sup- as the “Triple Nickel” prepares to battalion which will fall under 2nd port deploying units, begin re- transform and restructure, while Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Divi- Inside structuring the brigade, and keeping Soldiers trained and com- sion. The companies under the 14th maintain intense training across bat-ready, and supporting the units will stay with the Triple Nickel, soon this issue… the brigade. and Families of those still deployed. falling under the 864th Eng. Bn. COMMAND SGT. MAJ.’S CORNER. 2 In addition, we continue to Over the last two months, the All the while, training contin- NCO INDUCTION CEREMONY. support our local community and brigade has seen two companies ues, in order to ensure Soldiers are SOLDIERS SUPPORT CITY OF ROY 3 strengthen ties with our friends deploy to Afghanistan, in support of combat ready for the next Triple and neighbors, such as during the Operation Enduring Freedom. The Nickel deployment. ‘STRESS SHOOT’ MAKES HEADLINES. 4 City of Roy's recent Hometown 570th Eng. Co. deployed in April to *See inside for examples of the UNITS TRAIN FOR CHEMICAL THREAT Heroes Day, where over 50 of our conduct route clearance, protecting brigade’s tough ongoing training. PACEMAKER STAKES TESTS SOLDIERS 5 Soldiers came out and pitched in. civilian and military traffic by finding ON THE ESSENTIAL WARRIOR SKILLS As we approach the summer and removing roadside bombs. 14TH ENGINEER BATTALION PAGE 6 and enjoy the warm weather, my Similarly, the 787th EOD Co. de- hope is that you’ll get out there ployed in May to support the mis- 864TH ENGINEER BATTALION PAGE 7 with Family and friends and ex- sion of defeating enemy explosives. perience all that the beautiful Other Triple Nickel units still 3RD EOD BATTALION PAGE 8 Pacific Northwest has to offer. deployed include the 129th and 110TH CHEM. BATTALION PAGE 9 Just remember as you enjoy your- 707th EOD Companies, and the self to continue making safety a 22nd Clearance Co., which returns BRIGADE HHC UPDATE 10 top priority. Great work this home this summer. spring, Triple Nickel, keep it up! At the same time, brigade BEST SOLDIER COMPETITION 11 Willing & Able! restructuring continues on sched- 12- ule, with the 557th Eng. Co. prepar- MEDICAL NOTES / LEGAL RECAP. - Col. Holman, ‘Able 6’ 787th EOD Co.’s pre-deployment CHAPLAIN’S CLOSING 13 ing to inactivate, first among several ceremony. Full story on page 10 Page 1 Triple Nickel Tribune Spring 2014 Command Sergeant Major’s Corner NCO Induction Ceremony Command Sgt. Maj. Stanley Hood, “Able 7” Triple Nickel Family, recognizes rising leaders I’m proud of all you have accomplished this spring, especially “Perhaps most inspiring in this time of is the support our change and Soldiers continue to transformation, with the brigade receive from their restructuring, resilient Families.” some units pre- paring to inacti- vate, and the 14th converting son and SPC Cetinich — two out- to a Brigade Engineer Battalion. standing warriors recently selected In spite of these challenges, as the Brigade’s NCO and Soldier of our level of effort and the pace of the Year. Phenomenal work! By U.S. Army Capt. Spencer Garrison Officer remain unchanged: our training have continued to pick Perhaps most inspiring is the 555th Eng. Bde. Public Affairs Knowing your Soldiers, train- up, with events such as Pacemaker support our Soldiers continue to ing them, and caring for them and Stakes and the 3rd EOD Team of receive from their resilient Fami- JBLM, Wash. — The 555th their Families. Setting the example. the Year competition, where our lies, who have stood strong in the Engineer Brigade hosted an NCO Being a mentor. Demonstrating units have demonstrated tactical midst of so many changes and Induction Ceremony April 17, to physical and moral courage in all and technical expertise, as well as throughout so much hard training. welcome newly promoted Ser- that you do. Building a team that physical and mental toughness. I thank you Families for stay- geants into the Corps of the Non- can get the job done. In so many ways, our Soldiers ing so strong and supportive. commissioned Officer. That is what’s expected of continue to raise the bar and set And I thank you Soldiers for During part of his keynote you. It’s what I expect from you, it’s the standard. Just look at our 9th your continued hard work! speech, Brigade Command Sgt. what your Soldiers deserve from Chemical Company, recently Maj. Stanley Hood said to the new you, and it’s what the Nation needs named the top chemical company Willing and Able, NCOs: from you." in the Army. Or look at SGT Harri- CSM Hood, ‘Able 7’ "In the end, the fundamentals Congratulations to these new of your role as a Noncommissioned Noncommissioned Officers. Announcing the This newsletter belongs to the winners of the Brigade WILLING AND ABLE members of NCO and Soldier of the the 555th Engineer Brigade… Year Competitions! SGT Christopher Harrison Send us photos, stories, and ideas for 557th EN CO, 864th EN BN The Triple Nickel Tribune is an authorized future coverage, and see your unit’s newsletter for members of the 555th SPC Cole Cetinich Engineer Brigade, a subordinate unit of 7th accomplishments highlighted on our 557th EN CO, 864th EN BN Infantry Division, I Corps. Contents are not necessarily endorsed by the Dept. of the Facebook page and in future editions Army, DoD, or U.S. Government. Content is of the Triple Nickel Tribune! The annual competition reviewed, edited, and approved by the evaluates Soldiers on their Brigade Public Affairs Officer. Facebook.com/555enbde For questions, comments, or submissions, knowledge, professionalism, please contact the Brigade PAO. and military skills through a *After June 1st, the new Brigade PAO will be Public Affairs Officer: CPT Spencer Garrison variety of rigorous tests over [email protected] 1st Lt. Bryan Perrenod. Reach him by email the course of several days. at [email protected] Well done Soldiers! Page 2 Triple Nickel Tribune Spring 2014 Community Matters: Hometown Heroes Day connects Triple Nickel Soldiers with City of Roy By U.S. Army Capt. Spencer Garrison 555th Eng. Bde. Public Affairs ROY, Wash. — More than 50 Soldiers of the 555th Engineer Brigade joined with leaders and residents from the City of Roy for Hometown Heroes Day, May 3. The annual spring event brought together Soldiers, local leaders and residents to help with spring clean up projects around the town. The event also included a texas-style barbecue provided by the City of Roy, and Soldiers and Families came together May 3 in the City of Roy to help out with various work projects, this year also featured the un- such as removal of dirt and debris around the City Park, and landscaping work outside the City Hall. veiling of a new battle cross me- morial built in honor of fallen war veterans. After lunch, the group Spring cleanup projects moved to the City Hall for the included the removal of dirt and unveiling of the new battle cross debris piles at the City Park, memorial. The design and con- weeding and cleaning up around struction of the memorial was the local historic cemetery, and led by Roy Police Chief Darwin landscaping and planting of flow- Armitage. The memorial incorpo- ers around the City Hall building. rates equipment from different The work projects were generations of American war- mostly complete by lunch, at fare, such as jungle style boots, which time the work groups an M1 Girand rifle, and desert reconvened at the City Park to style helmet and goggles. enjoy a cookout with grilled Editor’s Note: The Brigade chicken and pulled pork provided thanks the City of Roy for honor- by the City of Roy. ing our military’s sacrifices. Local residents and leaders, including Roy Mayor Karen Yates (left), treated the Triple Nickel Soldiers to barbecue lunch at the City Park.