RedstoneRocket www.theredstonerocket.com June 2, 2021 Vol. 70 No. 22 PUBLISHEDINTHE INTERESTOFPERSONNEL AT REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL Re dstone celebrates Army’sbirthday, heritageinJune By JO ANITA MILEY Garrison Public Affairs In June,ArmyHeritage Month, this nation pauses to thank and honor all those whohaveserved in the Army over the past 246 years.They had the courage to staythe course and work together as one team in support of our nation. In May2019, the secretary of the Army MILITARY approved Army Directive 2019-20 imple- Aviation demonstration menting Army Heritage Month into the advances technology. Army’s equal opportunity program. The PAGE 5 directive waseffective immediatelyand applies to the active Army,National Guardand Reserve. It established June as Army Heritage Month, centered around the Army birthdayonJune 14. The Army wasfounded on this date in 1775 when the Continental Congress authorized the en- listment of expert riflemen to serveinthe American Continental Army. FlagDay is also celebrated on June 14 to honor the U.S. flag and to commemo- rate the flag’s adoption. Army Material Command’sEqual Opportunity Adviser Fi le photo by BryanBacon COMMUNITY and ProgramManager,Master Sgt. Elai- In June 2019 Redstone Arsenal celebrated the Army’s 244th birthday. Cutting the Memorial Dayreminder of na Paxton, said honoring the Soldiers cake, from left, are then Col. KelseySmith, WorldWar II veteran Harold McMurran sacrifices made forfreedom. whohad the couragetoconfront agony, and Command Sgt. Maj. Billy Counts. PAGE 31 danger and uncertainty,especiallyinbat- Army Birthdaycelebration at the Red- allows us to sharethe history of Soldiers tle to serveour nation, is keytocelebrat- stone Gateway, near Gate 9, from 5-9 p.m. past and present as aconstant reminder ing Army Heritage Month. The family-friendlyevent will featurea thatweappreciate our Army and our Sol- “We’ve always celebrated the Army’s “Cruise-In” CarShow, food trucks,craft diers from the Army’s establishment in FEDERAL birthdayinJune.However,this is onlythe vendors, fireworksand aglowstick fun 1775 to present times. Marshall thirdyear since Army Heritage Month run/walk around the Gateway. It honors “The Army has allowedmetoexperi- research team wasadded to the Army’s military Equal the commitment of service members and ence some greatand challenging aspects Opportunity Programcalendar of obser- soars celebrates the Army’s time-honored tradi- of life while serving forthe past 28 years. to success in vances,” she said. “Commanders of Army tions and heritage. As anoncommissioned officer,Irealize commands,Armyservice component microgravity. Redstone Senior Commander Lt. Gen. thatIam amember of atime honored commands,and direct reporting units Donnie Walker will open the event with PAGE 37 will observeand conduct Army heritage corps,which is known as ‘the backbone remarks and participate in acake-cutting of the Army.’ Serving our nation as aSol- and birthdayactivities during the month ceremonywith Garrison Commander to recognizethe service and sacrifices of Col. Glenn Mellor. dier affordsmethe ability to give back a adiverse Army and ourlong history of Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Juan small fraction of what this greatcountry defending the nation and our national Jimenez has been involved in planning has givennot onlytome, butmyfamily SPORTS interests.Severalevents and activities will the Army birthdaycelebration along with as well. Irealized thatfreedom is not free Burgess paces takeplace on Redstone to highlight Army others in the Garrison. while growing up listening to my dadand graypast Heritage Month.” “It is very important to celebratethe uncles’ challenging stories of their time royalblue. The Army birthdaycelebration is the U.S. Army’s heritage in order to continue serving in the Army at various locations, PAGE 39 keyevent to celebrateArmyHeritage to educate our current and futuregenera- moreoverVietnam. As akid Ialwaysfelt Month. tions of Americans about the Army’s rich likeIwanted to do moreand joining the On Saturday, June 12 the Garrison’s historyofmen and women whohavelaid Army gave me thatopportunity.” directorateofFamilyand Morale,Wel- the path to freedom thatwesoenjoyas Formoreinformation about Army fareand Recreation will hold the 246th citizens in the U.S.,” Jimenez said. “This HeritageM onth, call 450-6575. 2 Redstone Rocket June 2, 2021 Redstone Arsenal: Federal Center of Excellence RocketViews Acting secretaryofArmy Crimes, accidents &other occurrences The DirectorateofEmergency Services, Sheriff’sDepartment to takethe Soldier into LawEnforcement Division, provided the fol- custodyfor return to military control. The sends messagetothe force lowing list of reported incidents May16-22: Soldier waslater placed on aflight departing May19: ARedstone traffic accident inves- Huntsville International Airport to arrive at Iw ant youtoknowthatIhaveanunceasing admiration foryour remarkablesense of tigator stopped aspeeding vehicle on Ride- Lawton Air Field to be taken into custodyby duty and devotion –thank you. It has been my highest honor to servealongside you. Having out Road. The National Crime Information the Fort Sill Military Police. served in manycapacities both in and out of uniformfor over three decades,starting out as a Center revealed the driverhad awarrant with May21: Atwo-vehicle accident occurred young Ranger private to most recentlyasthe acting secretary,ithas been an utter privilege. Decatur Police Department fordomestic vio- Ihavecontinued to be amazed, impressed, and humbled by the state of the Army and at the intersection of Martin Road and Dodd lence thirddegree.Decatur police confirmed Road. Traveling north on DoddRoad, ve- with the professionalism, capabilities and hardworkofour Soldiers and leaders.Our Army the warrant and requested extradition. The is strong. We areready. We aremodernizing. We aredeployedsupporting and defending hicle 1entered the path of vehicle 2which driverwas apprehended and shortlyafter- waseastbound on Martin. It wasdetermined our nation. It is your deep commitment to preserving and defending our Constitution that ward remanded into the custodyofaDeca- makes our Army what it is today. Abedrock of the Army’s long history is continual forward tur police officer.The vehicle wassecured on the driverofvehicle 1failed to yield to traffic progress,renewedbytransition and guided by dedicated leaders.AsIstep away,knowthatI scene forfutureremoval. beforeentering the intersection. Both vehicles will continue to be astrong advocate forthe Army team. MayGod bless you, your families May21: The Redstone Arsenal Civil Po- sustained functional damages. and this greatArmy. lice Liaison Office receivedaninformation Citations included three forfailureto packet from the Fort Benning Department of merge left when emergency vehicles arepres- John Whitley the Army Civilian Police Civil Liaison Office ent; one fordriving while license is suspended regarding aSoldier thatwas being held at the or revoked; one forfailuretoyield right of St. Clair Sheriff’sDepartment on awarrant way; one forfailuretouse seatbelts; one for entered into the National Crime Information no proof of insurance; five forexpired regis- Center by Fort Benning personnel fordeser- tration; one forreckless driving; and 42 for On this date in history: June 2 tion. Redstone CPLOtraveled to St. Clair speeding. In 2003: Europe launched its first voyage to another planet, Mars.The Eu- ropean Space Agency’sMars Express probe departed from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan. In 1990: The LowerOhio Valley tornado outbreak spawned 66 confirmed Quote of the week tornadoes in Illinois,Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio,killing 12. In 1979: Pope John Paul II started his first official visit to his native Poland, becoming the first Pope to visit acommunist country. he futurebelongs to those whobelieve in the beauty of their In 1966: Surveyor 1landed in Oceanus Procellarum on the Moon, becoming dreams.” the first U.S. spacecraft to soft-land on another world. –Eleanor Roosevelt In 1886: President Grover Cleveland, 49, married Frances Folsom, 21, in the “T Blue Room of the White House.(To date,Cleveland is the onlypresident to marry in the executive mansion.) In 1763: At what is nowMackinawCity,Michigan, Chippewascaptured Fort Michilimackinac by diverting the garrison’s attention with agame of lacrosse, Send your letters to editor then chasing aball into the fort. 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