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JSTARS helps carrier strike group get combat ready
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Georgia's YCA Celebrates 10,000th Graduate
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Hansen selected to serve as Advisor
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NCO Notepad
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Georgia's best warriors recognized
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Guardsmen meet critical marksmanship goals
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Georgia Air Guard Commander receives second star
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Commander-in-Chief: Gov. Nathan Deal
Adjutant General of Georgia: Maj. Gen. William T. Nesbitt
6WDWH3XEOLF$IIDLUV2IFHU Maj. John H. Alderman IV
Managing Editor, Layout & Design: Seth G. Stuck
Media Relations: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Kenneth R. Baldowski
Operations NCO: Master Sgt. John Kinnaman
Contributing Ga. DoD Organizations: 124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs, Army National Guard Unit Public Affairs Representatives, Air National Guard Wing Public Affairs Representatives, Georgia State Defense Force Public Affairs.
Editorial Inquiry and Submissions: Seth.G.Stuck@us.army.mil or (678) 569-3663
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April 2011 | 2
U.S. Navy Commander Greg Sipple explains to 116th Air Control Wing JSTARS crewmember Capt. Michael Brantley how flight operations are conducted aboard the USS George HW Bush during a joint task force exercise in the Atlantic Ocean
JSTARS HELPS CARRIER STRIKE
GROUP GET COMBAT READY
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ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Warner Robins, Ga., March 17, 2011 -- Members of the Georgia Air National Guard's 116th Air Control Wing from Robins Air Force Base participated in a Naval exercise late February in the Atlantic Ocean, providing critical command and control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to air and surface assets.
The control wing's involvement with the USS George HW Bush and her strike group was part of a larger capstone joint task force exercise, which gave the 116th's Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) aircrew a better understanding of Naval operations.
Approximately 10 other Naval and Air assets
participated in the exercise, making logistics critical to the success of the exercise.
"The real enablers behind the scenes were our maintainers," said Col. William Welsh, 116th Air Control :LQJ&RPPDQGHU$OOYHVFKHGXOHGPLVVLRQVODXQFKHG on time and, some days, even in foul weather."
During the exercise, "enemy vessels and aircraft" from WKH FWLWLRXV FRXQWU\ RI *DUQHW DLPHG WR GLVUXSW DQG defeat the USS Bush's ability to operate effectively with other military and coalition forces.
"I think the Navy realizes the joint capabilities the Air )RUFH FDQ EULQJ WR WKH 1DYDO JKW DQG ZLOO FRQWLQXH WR develop this relationship," said Col. Welsh.
The exercise concluded Feb. 22 with the George HW %XVK 6WULNH *URXS EHLQJ FHUWLHG DV FRPEDW UHDG\ E\ U.S. 2nd Fleet. The unit is now prepared to depart on its initial overseas deployment this spring.
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Airborne Operations Technicians Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Fogelman and Senior Airman Andrew Masel, from the 116th Air Control Wing, communicate and coordinate ISR information and track surface targets aboard JSTARS for the USS George HW Bush Strike Group during a joint task force exercise.
April 2011 | 4
GEORGIA'S YCA CELEBRATES 10,000TH GRADUATE
From left to right: State Representative Barbara Massey Reece; Winette Bradley, Director of Alternative Education for Richmond County; and Maj. Gen. William T. Nesbitt, the Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard, present a plaque commemorating the graduation of Youth ChalleNGe Academy Cadet Joshua Carroll, the 10,000th youth to complete Georgia's YCA program.
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FORT GORDON, Augusta, Ga., March 5, 2011 Georgia Guardsmen, local community members, and government leaders gathered at Fort Gordon for a Youth ChalleNGe Academy milestone. Fort Gordon's YCA campus graduated Georgia's 10,000th Youth ChalleNGe cadet, an achievement previously reached by only two other states.
"We feel lucky that it was us," said Lt. Col. Janet A. Zimmerman, Fort Gordon's YCA's program director. "Fort Stewart has been here so much longer than us, but the fact that the number actually hit during our graduation was excellent, and the young man who happened to be the 10,000th graduate is an outstanding cadet with a great story," added Zimmerman.
The Academy's 10,000th graduate is Joshua Carroll, an $XJXVWD UHVLGHQW +H FDPH WR WKH SURJUDP PRUH WKDQ YH months ago to pursue his education, gain some discipline, and create a new chance and better opportunities for himself.
"It feels good to be the 10,000th graduate," said Carroll, who intends to give back to his community by moving on to college and earning a degree in music. According to Carroll, WKLVRSSRUWXQLW\KDVJLYHQKLPWKHFRQGHQFHWRJRIRUZDUGDV a positive role model to his siblings and friends.
This was the largest graduation in Georgia YCA history, with 250 cadets. Carroll was one of the 19 cadets involved in the high school diploma segment of the program. Among the graduates, 97 cadets submitted essays to receive scholarships
for opportunities to attend college or join the military. "The fact that we are able to celebrate this milestone is a
good indicator of a viable and strong program," said Maj. Gen. William T. Nesbitt, the Adjutant General of Georgia and the keynote speaker during the graduation ceremony.
YCA is a part of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program which, itself, reached 100,000 graduates nationwide this week. Participating in the program are 29 states and U.S. territories. This is a preventative program that offers unemployed high-school dropouts an opportunity to make positive alternative choices during a critical period in their lives, while improving their educational status.
YCA graduates go on to achieve success in life as productive citizens by entering the work force, college or the military. Most of those who graduate from the program leave with a GED. Beyond that, at least 53% go on to join Georgia's work force, 23% go on to college or vocational school, and another 10% chose to serve in the U.S. military.
"It is profoundly uplifting to note that those of you in caps and gowns today had an 80% chance of standing before a judge before walking into the doors of YCA, but now nearly all of you ZLOO PRYH RQ WR QG JDLQIXO HPSOR\PHQW RU WR FRQWLQXH \RXU education and I encourage each of you to do just that," said Nesbitt.
"We work very hard at Fort Gordon to deliver a high-quality program, and we are very proud of the fact that so many of the NLGV ZKR VWDUW <&$ QLVK WKH SURJUDP VDLG =LPPHUPDQ "We intend to continue in our pursuit for excellence as we take care of Georgia's at-risk young men and women."
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HANSEN SELECTED TO SERVE AS ADVISOR
Colonel Murray A. Hansen, Commander of the 116th Mission RYHU \LQJ KRXUV LQ WKH % %% DQG WKH (& +H
Support Group, 116th Air Control Wing, has been selected to served in the Air Force's only dual nuclear and conventional
serve as the Air National Guard Advisor to the Commander, Air TXDOLHG%VTXDGURQZDVRQHRIWKHODVWDLUFUHZPHPEHUV
Force Reserve Command effective April 1, 2011.
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In this position, Col. Hansen will advise the Reserve combat hours in Desert Storm.
Commander of force structure plans that affect Air Force
He earned distinguished graduate honors from B-1B Initial
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will ensure that total force objectives are established and met 2IFHUIURPWRIRUWKH*HRUJLD$LU1DWLRQDO*XDUG
between Air Force Reserve Command, National Guard Bureau, During the transition from B-1s to the E-8C JSTARS, he earned
and Headquarters U.S. Air Force. He will also be responsible for KLVVHFRQGDHURQDXWLFDOUDWLQJDVDQ$LU%DWWOH0DQDJHU\LQJ
assisting in the determination and implementation of beddown an additional 300+ combat hours in support of Operations Iraqi
of Reserve Component Forces, as well as advising on the and Enduring Freedom.
management of available Guard and Reserve forces to optimize
Hansen served as a Director of Operations, then as principal
combat capability.
advisor to the Commander of the Georgia Air National Guard and
Hansen is a graduate of Valdosta State University, in the Adjutant General as Director of Staff as well as the Deputy
Valdosta, Ga., receiving his commission through the Air Force Chief of the Joint Staff, Joint Force Headquarters-Georgia.
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The Georgia Army National Guard held its annual Best Warrior Competition March 10-13 at Fort Stewart. This year proved no different than the many years of competition I have witnessed. Each Soldier was well prepared and represented their respective unit in an exemplary manner.
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&RPSOHWLQJ WKH %HVW :DUULRU FRPSHWLWLRQ LV QRW HDV\ 6LJQLFDQW preparation is required if a participant wishes to excel in, and ultimately be VHOHFWHG DV WKH %HVW :DUULRU 6ROGLHU RU 1RQ&RPPLVVLRQHG 2IFHU 7KLV individual then moves on to represent the state in Region III competition and, conceivably, represent the entire Army National Guard at the Department of the Army's national competition.
Over the years, the Best Warrior Competition has evolved from Soldiers simply appearing before a board of Senior NCOs to an evaluation of the Soldiers based on Army training doctrine. The new evaluation process demonstrates that Soldiers do not have to be in the combat arms arena to be successful. Every Soldier has the inherent ability to compete based on their knowledge of the fundamental warrior skills we all should know.
Having competed in the event myself, I can tell you it is a time in a Soldier's military career that he or she will never forget. Personally, being selected as the NCO of the Year was one of the proudest moments of my career. Soldiers form bonds and establish friendships that will forever be remembered. I found it heartwarming as I watched the Soldiers over the course of the competition go from casual acquaintances to rooting for each other, all while competing for the same honor. This type of behavior carries RYHUWRWKHEDWWOHHOGDQGH[HPSOLHVDQXQVHOVKDWWLWXGHWKDWIDOOVULJKWLQ line with the Warrior Ethos.
We recognize each Soldier who participated in this grueling three-day event as winners in their own right, and they should be proud of what they have accomplished. Each Soldier represented themselves and their respective unit in a manner that truly embodies the Warrior's Spirit.
April 2011 | 6
GEORGIA'S BEST
WARRIORS RECOGNIZED
From left to right: Command Sgt. Maj. James Nelson, State Command Sergeant Major; Staff Sgt. Timothy Vogel, NCO of the year; Pfc. Blake R. Schaper, Soldier of the year; and Maj. Gen. Maria Britt, Commanding General of the Georgia Army National Guard.
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and commitment of everyone who stepped up to the challenge
and represented their units in the competition.
"Thank you all for your leadership. Congratulations to all
GEORGIA GARRISON TRAINING CENTER, Hinesville, Ga., March, 12, of our warriors. You're all winners. It is an absolute honor to
2011 Following two days of intense competition, the Georgia serve with each of you," said Britt.
Army National Guard recognized one non-commissioned
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during the annual awards banquet held here Saturday night. a six-mile road march in full battle gear, and an appearance
The NCO of the Year award went to Staff Sgt. Timothy before a board of higher-ranking NCOs who inspect the
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and the Soldier of the year trophy went to Pfc. Blake R. Schaper
Prior to the state-level competition, Soldiers had to make
of Monroe's 178th Military Police Detachment which is also it through similar challenges at the unit, battalion, and brigade
part of the 648th MEB.
levels.
"It means a lot. There's a lot of hard work that went into it,
The winners will go on to compete against Guardsmen
and that paid off. It feels good to be rewarded," said Schaper. from other states, vying for the regional Soldier and NCO of
Vogel echoed the young private's sentiments, saying that the year honors.
he is honored to win at the state level.
Britt awarded Schaper and Vogel with a commemorative
"I would encourage any Soldier to go out for the competition. "Best Warrior" statue, a Georgia Meritorious Service Medal,
It's a great experience," said Vogel.
and a plaque. The Association of the United States Army was
Both honorees praised the other contestants as well, also on hand to award the Soldiers with a book, a check from
alluding to the camaraderie and mutual respect that all of the Geico Insurance Company to show its support for the winners,
Soldiers involved had for one another.
and a watch.
Major Gen. Maria Britt, Commanding General of the
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OPERATIONS
A `GOOD FIT' FOR CST SOLDIER
Sergeant Jonathan Dean inspects a protective mask and other special equipment he uses as a member of the 4th Civil Support Team.
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Dean was then placed with Kennesaw's 190th Military
Police Company, working and learning his secondary skill. Yet,
his assignment at the 190th found him not only gaining MP
STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga., Feb. 11, 2011 When Sgt. Jonathan Dean joined the Georgia Army Guard in 2006, he chose 74 Delta (Chemical Operations Specialist) as the Military Occupational Skill (MOS) for his military career. He later changed his mind, and his MOS; but, when an opportunity to join the 4th Civil Support Team came along, Dean decided to "return to his roots."
Dean, who lives in a small community just outside Canton in Cherokee County, says he came full-circle with the job that brought him to the Army Guard when his recruiter who also holds the 74D MOS made an appeal for the young man to "make his mark as a Soldier."
"He laid out for me what it is a chemical operations specialist does, and seemed quite happy with it as his choice," Dean said. "So, I decided that it was what I wanted to do."
7KH UVW JRDURXQG ZLWK WKH ' 026 OHIW 'HDQ underwhelmed, he says.
"It wasn't everything I expected it to be at the time I attended the 17-week Advanced Individual Training School at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.," said Dean.
For the "normal" 74D, the job consists of maintaining protective masks, chemical alarms and other special equipment that any Army Guard unit uses in the event of a chemical crisis RQ D EDWWOHHOG RU ZKLOH DVVLVWLQJ FLYLO DXWKRULWLHV GXULQJ D manmade or natural disaster. Though important to Soldier VXUYLYDO DQG WR XQLW HOG RSHUDWLRQV 'HDQ VD\V KH ZDQWHG something more.
"I wasn't quite sure, at the time, what that `something' was. So, shortly after graduating AIT and returning to my RSP
experience, but also working yet again in the 74D capacity of maintaining the unit's nuclear, biological, and chemical equipment.
A year after joining the MPs, opportunity knocked at Dean's door; he answered and found himself back where he started. This time, however, as a chemical specialist working full-time as a survey team member with the 4th Civil Support Team, stationed at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. He would pick up the additional VNLOO LGHQWLHU 5 &LYLO 6XSSRUW 6SHFLDOLVW WR FRPSOHWH KLV new skill set in the CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, QXFOHDUDQGH[SORVLYH HOG
That meant returning to Leonard Wood a third time and then two months of training at the Civil Support Skills Course.
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Nearly two and a half years later, Dean says he now better understands the important role the 74D Chemical Operations Specialist plays within a unit, no matter what its mission.
"I would tell anyone, whether it's someone thinking about joining the Guard or a Soldier looking to `reclass,' this MOS plays an essential role in unit operations," Dean said. "Like any other job skill, 74 Delta has its pros and cons, and you have to weigh the options of what you want to do and where you want to go. Opportunities are there, one just has to seek them out, and at times let opportunity push you in the right direction."
April 2011 | 8
138TH CHEMICAL COMPANY CONDUCTS DAGRS TRAINING
FOR WARTIME MISSION
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a compass and read a map," said 1st Sgt. Michael
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McCollough, the company 1st Sergeant.
The DAGRS provides real-time position, navigation,
velocity, and timing information in a compact handheld
CATOOSA REGIONAL TRAINING SITE, Tunnel Hill, Ga., March 5, receiver. It can be used during mounted or dismounted
2011 Members from Marietta's 138th Chemical Company operations. It has been in use by the military since 2004.
took advantage
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Lt. Eric Muse said. "We want to get our folks experience with the DAGRS and get them some
how to get from Regional Training Site.
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course."
Saturday morning kicked off early with dismounted
The 138th Chemical Company is one of several
patrols heading into the woods at Catoosa Regional companies that comprise the JTF 781 CERFP. The
Training Site to begin their DAGRS training. Once unit's primary mission is to provide decontamination
everyone in the patrol was familiar with the operation of RI UVW UHVSRQGHUV DQG YLFWLPV GXULQJ GRPHVWLF QXFOHDU
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one team member found a point, another would take over the unit provides capabilities to local, state and federal
the operation of the DAGRS and move the team to the agencies in conducting consequence management by
next point. This continued until all four Soldiers had a conducting other medical services and causality search
chance to work with the DAGRS.
and extraction.
However, because the DAGRS system relies on
The unit is also part of the newly formed 78th
satellites, the cloudy weather posed some interesting Homeland Response Force, the HRF for all of FEMA
challenges to the training.
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F S ELLOW OLDIERS the brigade's Headquarters Company.
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Castillo and Reel were among the more than 2,000 "Macon Volunteers"
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who served in Afghanistan from June 2009 to May 2010.
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"Castillo made it known that, even though he loved his job as a scout, his goal in the Guard and in the civilian sector was to `serve and protect'
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CLAY NATIONAL GUARD CENTER, Marietta, was going after a bachelors degree
Ga., March 18, 2011 As the manhunt in criminal justice and turning in job
continues for the suspects authorities applications at police departments in
say shot and killed a GARDA security his area."
tight situations, that subordinates and
guard Tuesday, March 15, those who Castillo, Reel says, had requested superiors alike were proud to call him
served with the victim in uniform transfer from the 48th to Kennesaw's their comrade-in-arms."
mourn the tragic loss of a fellow 190th Military Police Company "The loss of such a person, such
Citizen-Soldier, felled not on the because it would have put him in a a good and honest person as this, is a
EDWWOHHOG DV D ZDUULRU EXW DW KRPH unit where he could put his education great tragedy for us all," said Cook.
because of a a senseless act of greed. and civilian experience to use.
"Specialist Castillo was a young
Georgia Army Guard Spc. Gary "He always wanted to be the best, man with high morals and personal
Castillo of Lawrenceville died at Grady for himself, for his family and for the standards who set the example for
Memorial Hospital after suffering Guard," she said.
anyone who knew him. His family's
gunshot wounds while working in "It crushes my heart that some loss is our loss, and we will all miss
his civilian capacity, transferring VHOVK GHPHQWHG LQGLYLGXDO ZRXOG him."
money from the Toco Hills Kroger on needlessly take the life of someone With authorities tracking down
Lavista Road. His armored car was like Gary Castillo. I have no doubt every lead, talking to every witness,
waiting outside the store when two that if he'd lived, he would have been and checking every piece of physical
men approached Castillo and at least as good a cop as he was a Soldier, evidence in the hope of eventually
one, according to authorities, shot him DQG VRPH GD\ PDGH RQH RI WKH QHVW bringing Spc. Gary Castillo's killers
three times before taking the bag of leaders in the Georgia Army Guard," to justice, it seems the outpouring of
cash he had in his hands.
Reel added.
prayers for his family from friends
Castillo, 32, leaves behind a wife Though he had only known and fellow Soldiers will continue long
and a nine-year-old son. He will be Castillo a couple of years, Master Sgt. after he is laid to rest and the sounds of
laid to rest March 21 with full military David Cook, who works with Reel, Taps has faded away.
honors at Georgia National Cemetery said the young specialist made a "huge "Castillo was, and will always
near Canton. Castillo, who had been impression" on him "with his ability remain, my friend," said Sgt. Rafael
with the Guard since March 22, 2007, to Soldier and make the best of every Marquetti, Jr. Marquetti, who also
was only six days away from the fourth situation, even in a war zone."
serves with the 48th, is about to deploy
anniversary of his enlistment when he Castillo, Cook recalls, was a to Kosovo where he will serve with
was gunned down.
delightful person who always found the intelligence section of Task Force
Although he started his military a way to smile and bring cheer to the Falcon's multinational brigade.
career as a cavalry scout working with operations section, or to whomever "We may have lost a physical
the operations section of Macon's was around him.
Soldier," said Marquetti, "but God has
48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, "As a Soldier, he cared about and gained a spiritual one to stand beside
Castillo had recently graduated from respected others, and he gave 110 those of the 48th who have fallen
the Army's Military Police School at percent to whatever he did, leaving before him. May he be as respected
Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., says Sgt. 1st QRWKLQJ XQQLVKHG &RRN VDLG +H and loved in paradise as he was when
Class Jody Reel, readiness NCO for was so dependable, especially in he was among us."
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updated guidance to joint standoff
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using advanced long-range tracking and targeting capability.
Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar
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helps to protect pilots by enabling the
the crucial role for which it was designed: to detect, locate, classify,
delivery aircraft to stay out of the engagement envelope of
track and target hostile ground movement from a standoff position,
warship or shore-based surface to air missile batteries.
communicating that information realtime through secure data links to ground
Northrop Grumman, the prime contractor for JSTARS, recently
and air commanders within a theater of
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With 17 E-8C airframes, the unit located at Robins Air battle management control, and expanded
Force Base KDVRZQPRUHWKDQFRPEDWKRXUVRYHU computer work stations all intended to extend
Iraq and Afghanistan.
the serviceable life of the aircraft.
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Yet, the budgetary future of the combat
personnel gather a complex assortment of information from workhorse remains uncertain. While the
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These personnel analyze potential impact on ground missions resources in order to secure its place in the 21st Century Air
and produce instantaneous command and control information Force, funding remains in question.
for U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army commanders.
Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn recently told the
"JSTARS has been integral to ground combat in Iraq and House Armed Services Committee that Secretary of Defense
Afghanistan," said Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), who Robert Gates' call for cuts of $78 billion from the Pentagon's
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of approximately 1,000 IEDs and supported over 240 cases surveillance and information from a loitering JSTARS
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aircraft overhead, and it is clear to see the enormous respect
JSTARS recently demonstrated its superb ability to guide and appreciation shown for the role played by this combat
anti-ship weapons against enemy naval targets at a variety of workhorse.
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SOME GAVE ALL 5K: MAY 14, 2011
The Second Annual Some Gave All 5K/One Mile Freedom Run and Tot Trot will be held on Saturday, May 14 at 5:00 p.m. in Lula, Ga., in honor of Maj. Kevin Jenrette, who was killed in action June 4, 2009, while serving in Afghanistan. Please come out to show your support for his memory and the memory of all our fallen. There will be static displays, a silent auction, and many activities for children as well as a cookout following the
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Thanks to the efforts of Mrs. Shannon Jenrette, family, friends and the Some Gave All Committee, there were over 750 participants last year and more than $16,000.00 was raised for the Foundation in Maj. Jenrette's memory. The Foundation provides emergency relief assistance to members and families of the Georgia National Guard and has helped more than 1,600 families with over $1.3 million dollars in aid.
For more information, please call (678) 795-0115 or email: pacesetr@bellsouth.net
TOUR DE MOOSE BIKE RIDE: MAY 21, 2011
The Museum of Aviation Foundation and the Georgia Air National Guard are proud to present the Second Annual "Tour de Moose" Bike Ride on Robins Air Force Base. It will be held on Armed Forces Day -- Saturday, May 21, 2011, at 8:30 a.m. The event is open to all ages and types of bike riders.
Major Gen. Tom "Moose" Moore, Commander of the Georgia Air National Guard, is inviting all bike riders to "take a tour of Robins Air Force Base" for a 7-, 15-, 30- or 45-mile tour around the base with a stop on the LJKWOLQHWRVHHVRPHDLUFUDIWVWDWLFGLVSOD\V)ROORZLQJ the ride, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., there will be a `burger burn' in the Museum Freedom Park picnic area with some military and recruiting displays.
All registrants will be entered into a drawing to win a new men's hybrid-style Trek FX-7.1 bicycle valued at $499.00 donated by the Bike Store in Warner Robins. The drawing will be held during opening ceremonies at approximately 8:15 am in the Century of Flight Hangar.
The ride will start and end at the Museum of Aviation, with registration on line at active.com or on race day in the Century of Flight Hangar from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Experienced riders will lead off at 8:30 a.m. with family and fun riders following at 8:40 a.m. The cost is $25 for adults and $10 for riders age 18 and under. Registration after May 13th will be $30.
Riders age 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All riders will get a "Tour de Moose" t-shirt. A free bike-safety "rodeo" with a bike and helmet safety
check and safety obstacle course will also be offered for ages four to nine from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Bike rodeo participants who would like a $10 t-shirt must register in advance by May 13.
As part of the bike ride, aircraft at the Museum of Aviation and on Robins Air Force Base will be on display during and after the race. Riders can make a rest stop at the aircraft alert "Christmas Tree" area on the base bike ride route, where crew members will be giving tours of several aircraft including the JSTARS E-8C, an F-15 and an Air National Guard C-130 from the 165th Tactical Airlift Wing at Savannah. Other comfort and rest stops will be available along the ride route.
All riders must bring a riding helmet, and a picture ID is required at registration. Due to increased security on Robins AFB, ID cards will be held until riders complete the course.
For more information on the bike ride, call the Museum of Aviation Foundation at (478) 923-6600.
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THIS IS BRAVES COUNTRY
Georgia National Guard Family Support Foundation Night at Turner Field
ATLANTA BRAVES VS. MILWAUKEE BREWERS
TUESDAY, MAY 3RD AT 7:10PM
UPPER BOX TICKET $10
For more information contact: Harriet Morgan @ Oglethorpe Armory (678-569-5704 or harriet.morgan@us.army.mil ) or David Mangham @ Confederate Avenue (678-569-6542 or david.mangham@us.army.mil )
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GUARDSMEN MEET CRITICAL
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prior to deployment.
"By using the EST Center, units can increase weapons
GEORGIA GARRISON TRAINING CENTER, Hinesville, Ga., March qualifying rotation exponentially and expand their self-
8, 2011 A squad of Georgia Guard engineers waits quietly, assurance on the simulation targets. They generally have
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sniper moving slowly into range. Each zeros in on the target, simulation training]," said Brooks.
holds his breath, and then carefully squeezes the trigger of More than 46 different combat scenarios including "shoot-
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to the next combat-realistic scenario. Such is the high-tech SLVWRO 0. JUHQDGH PDFKLQH DQG LW FDQ EH PRGLHG WR
training being used by the Georgia Army National Guard's accommodate several more automatic and anti-tank weapons.
Georgia Garrison Training Command (GGTC) Engagement "The EST Center is but one step in achieving our ultimate
Skills Training (EST) Center.
goal of preparing our Soldiers," said GGTC Commander,
The EST 2000 is a simulated indoor weapons range which Colonel David S. Lee.
improves the marksman's performance without expending Over the past three years, the GGTC has been constantly
live rounds, thus saving valuable time and money. Staff Sgt. adding to and improving its training resources to provide a
Anthony Brooks of the GGTC says that the EST Center is a level of training by which Soldiers better themselves and their
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Georgia Army Guard engineers, donned in protective clothing for a realistic training in a simulated nuclear, biological and chemical scenario, take careful aim on a simulated enemy target projected on a giant screen.
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GEORGIA AIR GUARD COMMANDER
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great day to be in Georgia," Moore said.
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Training Corps program at the University of South Carolina,
Moore has commanded both the 116th Air Control Wing at
Robins Air Force Base and the 165th Airlift Wing located in
MUSEUM OF AVIATION, Warner Robins, Ga., March 12, 2011 Savannah. General Moore is a master navigator with more
Brigadier Gen. Thomas R. Moore, Commander of the WKDQ \LQJ KRXUV LQ WKH 7 .&$5 %%
Georgia Air National Guard, was promoted to the rank of C-130H, and E-8C.
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ceremony here today in front of approximately 500 people, Webster University and is a graduate of the Air War College.
including wife Paula and son Tyler, at the museum's Century In 2008, he attended the Kennedy School of Government at
of Flight hangar.
Harvard University.
Moore commands the nearly 3,000-member Georgia Air
He has been awarded the Legion of Merit, Distinguished
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Readiness Training Center, and seven geographically Leaf Cluster), Distinguished Service Medal, Meritorious
separated communications, air control, intelligence and Service Medal (with two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters), Air
engineering squadrons located throughout the state.
Force Commendation Medal (with one Bronze Oak Leaf
"With the pinning of his second star, we acknowledge Cluster), and Air Force Achievement Medal, among others.
General Moore's proven abilities to carefully manage highly
Nesbitt said Moore "falls into a long line of capable
complex organizations, to set clear goals for the future of our commanders, and has led both of the Georgia Air National
units, and to encourage the very best of those Airmen serving *XDUGVZLQJVWKURXJKVRPHYHU\GLIFXOWWLPHVRIFKDQJH
with him," said Maj. Gen. William T. Nesbitt, Georgia's
"I know that in Major General Moore, I have the best
Adjutant General.
wingman that this organization needs at this important time
"It's a great day for me and my family, and it's always a in its history," said Nesbitt.
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"WE WERE GLAD TO BE ABLE TO ASSIST GEMA AND THE FORESTRY COMMISSION ON THIS MISSION."
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Ga., March 25, 2011 Key leaders and Maj. Gen. William T. Nesbitt, the General Nesbitt notes that they are
planners from the Georgia Department Adjutant General of the Georgia looking at ways to employ the Georgia
of Defense, Georgia Emergency National Guard, as well as Charley Guard's newest helicopter, the UH-72A
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Forestry Commission took to the skies Emergency Management Agency.
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conducted in an Army National Guard on this mission today," said General
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right now," said Robert Farris, Director and through skies over Ware County
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Ask any busy professional, and they'll tell you about the struggle of "juggling responsibilities." How much time do we have to devote to a task? What
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task requires immediate attention - especially when all Taking this metaphor further, your various day-to-day
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responsibilities can be sorted into glass and rubber balls.
As Guardsmen, the task of juggling responsibilities For the most part, anything related to relationships with
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Soldiers juggle personal responsibilities, as well as those are equivalent to glass balls. If you drop these, then the
pertaining to their family's well-being, but Guardsmen also impact can be far-reaching and in some cases devastating.
have the monumental responsibility of safeguarding this Conversely, anything related to administrative tasks are
state and nation.
equivalent to rubber balls. While it certainly isn't a good
A personal commitment to the values of patriotism, idea to drop an excessive number of these, the impact is
honor, integrity and commitment are more keenly felt by nevertheless not as great.
men and women who have taken an oath to serve and Yet, so many people, when faced with this very
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juggle than most professionals.
keeping the task-related "rubber balls" in the air, but they
But, for a moment, think of yourself as a juggler, and let their people-oriented glass balls fall.
all of these responsibilities as balls you're attempting to Reason suggests, however, that if you had to "drop the
keep aloft. At any given time, you likely have scores of ball," it should be a rubber one.
balls in the air. On some days, it no doubt feels like all
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BOOKSHELF:
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themselves or their subordinates.
The book is especially well-timed forArmy Guardsmen,
explaining concepts of Resilience that underlie training
No one need tell Soldiers that stress can affect decisions. But what can we do about that? Doctor Henry Thompson's book, The Stress
implemented in the Army over the last year or so. :KDW,QGPRVWLQWHUHVWLQJDERXWThe Stress Effect is
that while the concepts in each chapter can stand alone,
Effect, sets out to help leaders make better decisions they very effectively build upon one another. Explanations
despite (and perhaps even using) stress. "The trick," he of stress, plus explorations of emotion and intelligence
writes, "is to keep stress as an ally, not an enemy."
lead to the critical concept of Building Stress-Resilient
A veteran Ranger and paratrooper, Lt. Col. Thompson Emotional Intelligence.
has been into the sleep-deprived, ultra-high-stress combat Emotion is key. It seems like we spend a fair amount
that pushes Soldiers to their limits even as it demands of time urging young leaders to take the emotion out
superior-quality decisions with the highest of stakes. He of decisions. This can be vital; but it's also a little
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"THE TRICK IS TO KEEP STRESS AS AN ALLY, NOT AN ENEMY."
education as an esteemed organizational psychologist and leadership consultant in the corporate world. The result is a book uniquely useful to us Guardsmen, who must be successful in both arenas.
The Stress Effect examines the art and science of decision making, including different models people use, and the important differences between intuitive and rational decision making. It then looks at types of intelligence; the effects of emotions and stress on decision making; how to manage stress; and how to build resilience.
There's a fair amount of science here the chemistry of emotions, the anatomy of the brain but this is wellbalanced by practical application and illustrated by realworld examples, both civil and military. Not only does Thompson clarify complex concepts, he also condenses
Those emotions are markers and motivators. They can be enormously useful in motivating people, or understanding what motivates them or in how they will respond to a decision. Understanding our own emotions can be vital in maintaining accurate situational awareness, especially in stressful situations.
The Stress Effect concludes with seven best practices to build stress resilience. Thompson's ARSENAL system of Awareness, Rest, Support, Exercise, Nutrition, Attitude, and Learning provides a great roadmap to focusing our efforts and maximizing our effect.
For the growing and professional leader, The Stress Effect provides immediate effect on how we do business as well as a system of systems from which we can further develop our own way of living.
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AROUND THE GEORGIA GUARD
AIRMAN HONORED
MUSEUM OF AVIATION, Warner Robins, Ga., March 12, 2011 Technical Sgt. Octavia Spade, a member of the Mission Support Group in the 116th Air Control Wing at Robins Air Force Base, receives her Hometown Heroes Award from Command Chief Master Sgt. Lorenzo Anastasie (left), 116th ACW Command Chief; Maj. Gen. Thomas R. Moore, Georgia Air Guard Commander; and Col. William Welsh (right), 116th ACW Commander, at a special Hometown Heroes ceremony honoring those in the Air National Guard who have deployed for more than 30 consecutive days in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and New Dawn.
SAVANNAH'S NEW CRTC OPERATIONS GROUP COMMANDER
COMBAT READINESS TRAINING CENTER, Savannah, March 2, 2011 Air Force Maj. Christopher "Rock" Rachael, the new Operations Group Commander for Savannah's Combat Readiness Training Center, stands with a "Straight Flush Tell." This new electronic warfare surrogate equipment simulates enemy air defense systems and heightens the realism of aerial military training.
MIC CHECK
FORT STEWART, Hinesville, Ga., Feb. 4, 2011 Sergeant Melvin Cleveland, Headquarters Company 1-121st Infantry, programs a combat net radio while attending a unit trainer's course. The course was sponsored by the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and part of the state-wide "Operation Vigorous Commo." The purpose of the training is to provide select individuals at the unit level with the knowledge and ability to instruct Soldiers in correct installation and operational communication procedures.
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GENERALS REVIEW PLANS FOR NEW JFHQ
CLAY NATIONAL GUARD CENTER, Marietta, Ga., Feb. 22, 2011 Major Gen. William T. Nesbitt (left), the Adjutant General of Georgia, and Maj. Gen. Kelly K. McKeague (center), the Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for National Guard Matters, confer with Maj. Flint Tyler, Military Construction Director, as they review plans in preparation for a tour of the new Joint Forces Headquarters Building in Marietta, Ga. "General McKeague was very interested in the project. He was impressed with our progress," said Flint. The JHFQ building has a budget of $31 million and is more than 220,000 square feet. It is scheduled to be completed this fall. General McKeague provides subject-matter expertise on force integration, operational employment and strategic engagement of Reserve components of the military. McKeague's tour of the facility was just one stop of many that included visiting the 283rd Combat Communications Squadron, the STARBASE facility, the Homeland Response Force, and a tour of the Georgia Guard's new Language Lab.
GEORGIA ARMY GUARD COMMANDER AMONG `WOMEN OF INFLUENCE' PANEL
CLAY NATIONAL GUARD CENTER, Marietta, Ga., March 23, 2011 Major Gen. Maria Britt, commanding general of the Georgia Army National Guard, participates as a distinguished panelist on the Pathbuilders' Continua "Women of Influence Navigating Organizations with Few Female Leaders" program on Friday, March 11. The panel consisted of seasoned executives who shared their experiences and insights as female leaders in male-dominated industries and organizations with a crowd of over 200Atlanta business women. The panel included Maj. Gen. Britt; Kris Wooton, Senior Vice President, Finance at CNN Worldwide; and Sharon James Jordon, Senior Vice President, Operations & Systems at Chartis Aerospace Insurance Services, Inc. (a division of AIG). The panelists discussed their career paths, keys to success, and lessons learned as they beat the odds.
SOLDIERS SHARPEN COMBAT SKILLS
AMERICUS ARMORY, April 3, 2011 From left: Captain Jason Rich and Sgt. 1st Class Darrin Brown observe Soldiers from Company D, 2-121, Pfc. Kevin Coley and Spc. Ryan Holley as they react to contact during team training at their armory in Americus. The focus of this drill training is to ensure that Soldiers are prepared for combat as a team leader or a member of a fire team.
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