Chemical Corps Regimental Association April 2012 Newsletter 2012 CBRN JIIM-IA Special Interest Articles: Register at the Link: 2012 JIIM-IA Conference & Exhibition Information theme for the conference Register now for Mark your calendars! The Strong Presence by the 2012 CBRN second CBRN Joint is “The CBRN JPEO-CBD: The Joint JIIM-IA Interagency Profession—2020 and Program Executive Conference at Intergovernmental & Multi Beyond.” This theme Officer, Joint Project Fort Leonard - National-Industry & focuses on the CBRN Managers, and Subject Wood Academia (JIIM-IA) capabilities, units, Matter Experts will be on Conference and Exhibition Soldiers, and technology CSM Gabriel required to enable the hand to share insight into will be held at Fort the future of CBRN Arnold becomes Leonard Wood 26-28 future force as described th in the current or defense as well as the 12 RCSM June 2012. developing Army updates on fielded CBRN See our Planning for this year's Capstone and Army equipment, products, and Scholarship conference is well Operating Concept. We capabilities via 10 booth Winners page 2 underway, and we will engage our strategic spaces ---both indoor and anticipate an even better thinkers of today and outdoor! There will also event than last year. The be a strong Presence by discuss preparations for th Individual our next set of challenges. 20 Support Command Highlights: (CBRNE). CSM Gabe Arnold becomes the New Regimental CSM CBRN Ladies Only Command Sergeant Major Sergeant, Delta Network 2 Gabriel Arnold becomes Company, 82d Chemical the 12th Regimental Battalion, Fort McClellan, Loss of Commandant’s Command Sergeant Major AL; Battalion CBRN NCO, Mother 3 for the U.S. Army 27th Engineer Battalion Chapter News 4 Chemical, Biological, (Combat/Airborne), Fort Radiological and Nuclear Bragg, NC; Platoon Notables 4 School. Sergeant, 21st Chemical Company (Airborne), Fort Command Sergeant Major Baumholder, Germany; Bragg, NC; First Sergeant, Anniston Army Gabriel S. Arnold enlisted Depot Update 4 Opposing Forces Bravo Company, 82d in the U.S. Army in (OPFOR) Forward Support Battalion February 1989 as a 54B, Reconnaissance Team (Airborne), 82d Airborne Last Role Call 5 Chemical Operations and Squad Leader, 164th Division, Fort Bragg, NC; Specialist. Chemical Company, Alpha Company, United National Training Center, States Army Sergeants Command Sergeant Major Fort Irwin, CA; CBRN Major Academy, Fort Arnold’s assignments and NCO, Alpha Battery, 1/8th Bliss, TX); Operations positions include Field Artillery, Schofield Sergeant Major, 3d Chemical Operations Barracks, HI; CBRN NCO, Chemical Brigade, Fort Specialist, Service Battery Foxtrot Battery, 7th Field Leonard Wood, MO; 2-29 Field Artillery and Artillery, Schofield CBRN NCO Charlie Barracks, HI; Senior Drill Battery 2-29 Field Artillery, Continued on page 2 CSM Arnold – continued form page 1 Page 2 of 7 Newsletter Title Command Sergeant worldwide deployments military schools include Action Badge,Drill Major, 82d Chemical including Operation Drill Sergeant, Airborne, Sergeant Identification Battalion, Fort Leonard Desert Shield/Storm, Jumpmaster, Air Assault, Badge, Senior Parachutist Wood, MO; Command Operation Enduring Battle Staff Course and Badge, Air Assault Badge Sergeant Major, 1st Freedom, and Operation the Ranger Indoctrination and the Valorous Unit Battalion, 48th Infantry Iraqi Freedom. Program. He is also a Award. Regiment, Fort Leonard member of the Sergeant Wood, MO; and Command Sergeant Major Audie Murphy Club. Command Sergeant Major Command Sergeant Major Arnold’s military education Arnold is married to the Coordinationfor United States Army and includes refreshments PLDC, BNCOC, for His the decorations ceremony include former Ms Viviane M. Garrison DAEGU, South ANCOC, First Sergeant the Legion of Merit, Goncalves of SAO Paulo, Korea.were Command provided theCourse Golden and the Wyvern United ChapterBronze Star Medal of the (1st Brazil. They have three CCRA. Sergeant Major Arnold States Army Sergeants OLC), Meritorious Service children, Gabriel Jr, has participated in several Major Academy. His other Medal (3d OLC), Combat Maximus and Isabela. In conjunction with the 40th Anniversary of the 415th CONGRATULATIONS CCRA Scholarship Winners CBRN Brigade the Golden Wyvern Chapter The CCRA selected 7 The CCRA Scholarship independent scholarship sponsored a reunion dinner. Over sixty past students to receive a $500 Program awards selection company to memberscholarship ofto help the with group/brigade scholarships to spouses attended ensure the that reunion the process is their education. and children of CCRA fair and without bias. All dinner. members. phases of the program are Our Winners Are: independently managed Each year, the CCRA Nicole* * * * *Brigham * * * * * * * by Scholarship Managers conducts the competition Allie Cleaver (SM), a national, non- and the caliber of those TheAlaina Golden Dent Wyvern Chapter of the CCRAprofit receives organization with who apply makes the CoordinationMark Douglas Girone and refreshments for theextensive ceremony thexperience in selection a very difficult recognitionRebekah Hutchinson for outstanding support thethe management457 CBRN of were provided the Goldenone. Wyvern Chapter of the BattalionsStephanie Plinske “Best Warrior” Competitionscholarship conducted programs. Ω Carol Sorensen The CCRA uses an CCRA. in January 2012. The chapter provided History and In conjunctionCBRN Ladies with the Only 40 thNetwork Anniversary Events of (CLONE) the 415 th other items to soldiers during the competition. CBRN Brigade The first "CLONE"the Golden Wyvernvenue. And ChapterRegina Dugan email, and telephone # to: * * * * * * meeting* * * * * was * held in gave a very candid Virginia Morlock sponsoredMarch a! reunion Many sent dinner.and motivating Over sixty talk. pastCell: 508-450-5500 The chaptermessages continues to say how to work with local servicemorlock [email protected] member muchof the you appreciatedgroup/brigade the The meeting attended was such the a reunion organizations to enhance community recognition. dinner. opportunity to meet and success that it looks like it Until next time, The chapterchat with has other helped CBRNE thewill VFW be held increase again. it REMEMBER: "CLONE" * * * * * * friends.* * * * * * for Success! numbers by 10 this quarter.If you Our would members like to attend will The GoldenThe meetingWyvern was heldChapter at the of next the CLONE... CCRA receive s again beAmie teaching Hoeber’s home Community, Please Emergency provide your recognitionwhich forwas theoutstanding perfect name, support organization, the title, 457 th CBRN Response Team Training to service member Battalions “Best Warrior” Competition conducted Families and local community. in JanuaryLoss 2012. of theThe Commandant’s chapter provided Mother History and other items Suzette to S.soldiers McMahon, 72, during Legion the Post competition. #113, the She retired from Hardin of Radcliff, died Tuesday, Camp Knox Masonic Memorial Hospital in * * * * * * *March * * * 27,* * 2012 in Florida. Lodge in Radcliff, the 2006. Order of the Eastern Star A native of Cudos, The chapter continues to workin Radcl withiff and localthe Elks serviceThe CCRA shares in the France, she was a and Moose Lodge in sorrow of the Visser Kentucky Colonel, a organizations to enhance communityPalmetto, FL. recognition.family. member of the American 2 The chapter has helped the VFW increase it numbers by 10 this quarter. Our members will Graduates from the last CERT class included Ms. again be teaching Community Emergency Page 3 of 7 Newsletter Title Chapter News Golden Wyverns Chapter Greenville, South Carolina th The 415th CBRN Brigade 40 Anniversary of the enhance community th celebrated 40 years in 415 CBRN Brigade the recognition. The chapter Greenville, South Golden Wyvern Chapter has helped the VFW increase it numbers by 10 Carolina. The Chairman sponsored a reunion dinner. Over sixty past this quarter. Our of Greenville County Council, Retired BG member of the members will again be Herman (Butch) Kirven, group/brigade attended teaching Community presented a proclamation the reunion dinner. Emergency Response on 22 February 2012 to * * * * * * * * * * * * Team (CERT) Training to service member Families the brigade recognizing The Golden Wyvern Chapter of the CCRA and the local community. the brigades’ service to the community and nation. receives recognition for outstanding support to th the 457 CBRN Battalions “Best Warrior” Competition Original members of the conducted in January th 415 Chemical Group. 2012. The chapter provided Historical and Coordination and In 1988 the Group became other items to soldiers th refreshments for the Graduates from the last the 415 Chemical Brigade. ceremony were provided during the competition. CERT class included Ms. by the Golden Wyvern * * * * * * * * * * * * Amanda Carlson (Girl Chapter of the CCRA. The chapter continues Scout) and her Mother In conjunction with the to work with local Mrs. (COL) Patricia service organizations to Carlson, DCO 415th CBRN Brigade. McClellan Chapter, Anniston Alabama The Chapter’s guest Phil Trued, Chief of Staff The Chapter’s March at Anniston Army Depot speaker for February was luncheon was attended by (AAD), presents Mike Mr. Jenkins from the many familiar faces. Abrams (AAD PAO) with Center for Domestic the Order of The Dragon Preparedness (CDP) who provided a briefing on the program. 3 Page 4 of 7 Newsletter Title Notables BG Les Smith has been Command Sergeant Major Commandant of the Fort selected