1. Liberty Times
TASK FORCE
MOUNTAIN EAGLE
277TH AVIATION
SUPPORT BATTALION
HOT TOPICS
V O L U M E I , I S S U E 2 3 M A R C H 2 0 1 2
Eagle Commander’s Corner
ROTC assignment. HSC 1SG most additional duties. MAJ Lang-
Lillard is leaving us and taking a kamp is our new XO and comes to
flight detachment at Fort Bel- us out of school but her last as-
voir. It’s always hard on a unit signment was here at Fort Drum as
when the first sergeant leaves the Sustainment Brigade Executive
but we got lucky and 1SG Jerni- Officer. MAJ Young our old XO
gen is already at the helm. CPT moved to the Support Operations
Temple our S3 is leaving us in Officer position.
By LTC Albert H. Stiller April along with Heather and his And finally I say goodbye
Battalion Commander beautiful family. CPT Temple again to CSM Hurst who is off to
was our C Company Com- Fort Hood but we welcome our
TF Mountain Eagle,
mander when we left for Af- new CSM Carlos Escalera who
ghanistan. Our new S3 should came to us from TF Knighthawk.
Another month has gone by.
be in next month. CW4 Kemple During the Hail and Farewell
Some of us are very busy and
our Support Operations Aviation we presented a distinguished Avia-
some are waiting for the rest of
Officer is off to Fort Rucker; tion award ―The Order of Saint
their equipment to arrive so they
CONTACTS however, SPO gains an ammuni-
can get to work. Michael‖ to three Soldiers – CW5
tion warrant technician – CW2
Our focus remains resetting Cummings, CW4(R) Adams and
BATTALION STAFF Faust…welcome. CPT Height-
our equipment (I talked about it SFC Rittichier. It is given to avia-
DUTY DESK shoe (HSC Commander) will
last month) and doing individual
315-774-1200 change command on 9 MAR 12 tion Soldiers that have greatly
training to include: combat life-
and then move into the S3 shop. contributed to Army aviation.
CHAPLAIN saver, ranges, drivers training
His replacement is CPT Nissen
(CPT) LOVE and re-establishing processes.
coming to us out of the Ad-
315-681-0883 HSC is really putting on a full
vanced Course and will be fol-
court press in the efforts to win
lowed here by
FAMILY READINESS the Army Award for Mainte-
her husband
SUPPORT nance Excellence…we are one
and son very
ASSISTANT (FRSA) of two Army finalists…we’ll
soon.
MICHELE GALLOWAY know soon.
315-774-1206 We had a great Hail and Fare-
1LT Chan-
well this month. We said fare-
MILITARY FAMILY thamalinh is our
well to CPT Richardson our A
LIFE CONSULTANT new battalion
Co Commander who is off to
(MFLC) communica-
Siena College in NY. CPT
315-405-7449 tions/signal
315-212-6919
Richardson’s change of com-
officer (S6) and
mand is 1 MAR. We wish him
probably the
ARMY COMMUNITY and Jennifer good luck with their
officer with the
SERVICE (ACS)
INFORMATION
AND REFERRAL Family Readiness Group Advisor’s Updates
315-772-6557
1-800-826-0886 By Melissa Stiller If not, you need to stop by ACS (Mobilization and Deployment),
FRG Advisor (Army Community Service) to the section that gives all the FRG
MILITARY see all the programs they offer – (family readiness group) classes,
ONESOURCE Hello 277th Soldiers and Fami- AFTB (Army Family Team Relocation Readiness to help you
1-800-342-9647
lies! My how time flies when Building) classes to get you get acquainted with Ft. Drum or
they are back home, doesn’t it! familiar with all the military to help you out with info about
I hope you are finding things offers as well as those darned the location of your next assign-
to do on and around Ft. Drum. acronyms, Mob/Dep ment, Family Advocacy to help
For the rest of the article, go to page 8.

2. PAGE 2
Headquarters & Support Company - Battle Penguins
Battle Penguins are. In saying as much, I day. To add to the mix, this outstanding
would like to take the opportunity to Motor pool team has pulled together
welcome CPT Natalie Nissen as the new getting the Battle Penguins in the run-
incoming Company Commander. In the ning for the All Army Maintenance Ex-
short time that she has been around the cellence Award. The Penguins are one
Company I get the feeling that she sees of two finalists for our category and the
what a great organization she is inherit- competition is fierce. Knowing our Sol-
ing. diers, the Award is in the Bag… Play by
As well, I would like to say farewell play will follow as we get updates… ;)
By CPT Todd Heightshoe to 1SG Lillard. He and 1SG Jernigan Of course the rest of the Penguins are
HSC Company Commander conducted their Change of Responsibil- hard at work as well, and I thank them
ity on 3 February 2012. The emotion every day for doing what they do. To
From the desk of Penguin 6, ran high and more than a few tears were you, the families, I thank you as well for
HSC Battle Penguin Families, well shed as we said farewell to our ―Poppa being the mortar that binds us all to-
here we are moving very quickly into Smurf‖ AKA: Penguin 7. 1SG Lillard gether and carries that pride in your Sol-
February and hopefully old man win- and his fiancé Terry are on their way diers, husbands, wives, children, brothers
ter will stays as mild as he has been. south, out of the cold, heading to Fort and sisters. You are the reason we do
But as you all know, his cold breath Belvoir, Va. We wish he and his family what we do… For now, good bye and
has been breathing down our necks all due luck and he best of wishes. He bless you all…
but the mission goes on. will be missed.
Unfortunately, my tenure as Com- With a loss we gain… 1SG Kenneth
mander for this great organization is Jernigan comes on board as the new With All Due Wishes,
coming to a close. You know what Penguin 7. I want to welcome him, his Todd E. Heightshoe
they say ―All Good Things Come To wife Charlene and his beautiful daugh- CPT, LG
An End…‖ But it has been a great ters to the Penguin Family. Commanding
ride and we are going to finish strong Well gang, Reset of all of the organi- AKA: Penguin 6
and show the new Company Com- zations equipment is underway and the
mander what a great organization the Battle Penguins are working hard every
HSC Family Readiness Group Notes
OPEN the gate to the three way stop sign
HSC FRG Leader staying in the left lane to turn left.
Follow Hanger Access Road
around to the right and Bldg 20125
sits on the right side with a huge
Presently SGT Justin Lux the
parking lot in front of it.
Total Army Family Point of
Contact is assisting in the FRG
Please contact Michele Galloway,
Leader Role. SGT Lux can be
the Battalion FRSA at 315-774-
reached at 315-396-2080
1206 or e mai l at Mi ch-
o r e m a i l a t
ele.e.galloway@us.army.mil if you
JUSTIN.P.LUX@US.ARMY.
are interested becoming FRG
MIL
Leader, Treasurer or Key Caller.
HSC FRG Meeting is
Wednesday, March 28th,
We look forward to hearing
2012, 5:30pm at 277th Battal- from you soon!
ion Classroom.
Directions to 277th Battalion
Classroom: From Main post,
turn right onto Route 26, turn
left at the light onto Wheeler
Sack Airfield. R T Y T Ithrough
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3. VOLUME I, ISSUE 23 PAGE 3
Alpha Company - Atlas
By CPT Michael Richardson
A Company Commander
CPT Bryan Bolin will be taking
It’s with regret that I write to command on March 1st 2012. The
you to say that this is my last change of command ceremony
article for the battalion FRG will begin at 1300 in the B-Co
newsletter. After 22 months in hangar. You are more than wel-
command, it’s time to move on. come to attend. “ON OUR
My wife and I are PCSing to SHOULDERS!”
Siena College in Loudonville,
NY were I will instruct ROTC Directions to Rhicard Hills Com-
cadets for the next three years. munity Center: From MT Belve-
As of today, commanding dere Gate, make a right on Po
Alpha Company has been the Valley, take next right on Lewis
highlight of my military career. Avenue. Rhicard Hills Center is
I enjoyed working with our Sol- on left hand side, Building Num-
diers and their Families and I ber 8499.
have several good memories to
take with me. I’m proud of our
accomplishments both in Af-
ghanistan and here at home and
I wish the very best for them
and you in the future. Thank
you for your constant support
throughout.
Alpha Company Family Readiness Group Updates
Sarah Popp soldiers don’t always pass info on to their spouse Virtual FRG (vFRG)
A Company FRG Leader after a long day at work; so you can email me or
call me. Also if you have Facebook and you have
Access
Hello Alpha Family, not done so already go on and ―like‖ TF Eagle
page and the 10th CAB pages. A lot of great info  Visit the website:
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Another month has
come and gone, we are starting to rebuild and is being posted on those two pages. www.armyfrg.org
reorganize, but we still have a long way to go. **FRG meeting will be at Rhicard Hills Com-  Click on “Find an FRG”
We have a new company commander now (Capt. munity Center, March 8th at 5:30pm. It will be an
Bolin) Informal Pot Luck dinner. Soldiers, family mem-  Click on New York
We will be having a meet and greet pot luck bers and children are welcome. This includes  Scroll down under Fort
dinner March 8th for our first company FRG since single soldiers. You are part of this Family too. Drum and click on “277th
deployment has been over. I would love to meet **Bring a dish to share & a 2 liter of soda or ASB/TF Mountain Eagle”
and welcome all our new family members. This is juice. This is not a requirement to come but the
more variety of food the better.  Enter your personal infor-
your chance to meet the new commander and
mation and your Soldier’s
other alpha FRG members and ask questions if Remember the warmer weather is on its way.
you have any. The first day of spring is March 20th. last four SSN
Sometimes in this big Army world people slip See you all soon, For issues or problems log-
through the cracks. I will do my best to make sure ging in, contact the 10th
this does not happen. The best way to see that Sarah Popp CAB FRSA, Jackie Sharpe at
this doesn’t happen is to make sure that I have up 937-541-6371 3 1 5 - 7 7 4 - 1 1 0 4
to date contact info. such as (Phone, email, ad- allie299@yahoo.com Jackie.sharpe@conus.army.mil
dress, if you are in the area). Sometimes our

4. PAGE 4
Bravo Company - Hangar Rats
By MAJ Ryan Guthrie Army Commendation Medal. The com-
B Company Commander The Good Conduct Medal was pany bid
awarded to SPC Brian Hines, farewell to
Greetings Hangar Rat SPC Jon Martin, and SPC Mi- SPC Jacob
Families: chael Atkisson. Bounds,
The pace has finally re- SPC Justin
sumed and we are back in the We promoted one Soldier this Corwin,
saddle. As we transition from month. PFC Alex Fahenstock SSG Jesse Enos, SGT Adam
the reset phase to the training was promoted to PFC on 1 Feb- Glauberg, SFC Ricardo
phase, the company is getting ruary 2012 having demonstrated Greenidge, SSG Daniel New-
more training, schools, and the competence to excel in the man, SPC Scott Nickas, SPC
taskings. This is also the most next higher grade. MAJ Guthrie Michael Atkisson, SGT Nathan
challenging time because reenlisted SPC Hines on 27 Olson, SGT Kevin O’Hara, SGT
Families start to feel the pres- January 2012. Solomon Tefera, and SPC James
sure of unresolved issues. We also received and wel- Tingay. They will be missed and
Know that our unit wants to comed outstanding Soldiers to we wish them the best in their
enhance and support the Sol- our formation in Feburary. We future endeavors. All of our de-
dier and your Family. You welcome CW4 Allan Mace and parted Soldiers received an air-
can always offer suggestions his wife, PFC Ronaldo Klesck frame plaque as a token of our
or request assistance and know and his wife, PV2 Aaron appreciation for the honored ser-
that we are always here to sup- Oehlerich, PV2 Nicholas Knight vice while in B Company, 277
port you. and his wife, SPC Keith Kohar- ASB.
The company had many ski, SPC Bruce Myers, PFC
awards to distribute this month Kenneth Mayo, SPC Johnnie Until next month,
for our PCS and ETSing Sol- Janssen, and PV2 Julio Liz this Major Ryan A Guthrie
diers. SGT Glauberg, SGT month. Hangar Rat 6
Olson, SGT Jetter, and SPC Finally, the Company bid (315) 772-4239
Atkisson were awarded the farewell to some of our finest. ryan.a.guthrie@us.army.mil
Bravo Company Family Readiness Group Updates
Gigi Tomsu I would like to tell you a lit- ers are essential because they
B Company FRG Leader tle bit about myself. I am mar- give out important information
ried to SPC Sean Tomsu. We along with keeping contact
Hello Bravo Company! I have two beautiful children. information up-to-date. If you
would like to take a moment to My son is three years old, and are interested in any one of
introduce myself. My name is my daughter will almost be nine these positions, please call me
Gigi Tomsu, and I am your new months old. Along with my at 315-777-6521 or email gigi-
FRG Leader. This is my fifth FRG duties, I am a student at tomsu@gmail.com.
year being stationed here on Ashford University, and I also Our next FRG meeting is
Fort Drum. My family and I volunteer at Black River Coop- on March 8 at 5pm. It will be
have also been part of Bravo erative Preschool. My main at the Adirondack Creek Com-
Company since we arrived. I interests are being outdoors munity Center located on main
have been participating in the whether it be fishing or just tak- post. I look forward to getting
FRG for four years. I started as ing a stroll through the park. to know all of you. I hope to
a key caller for two years, and As you all may know, we see you at our next FRG meet-
now I am proud to take this new still need volunteers. I am hop- ing!
position. With my past experi- ing to plan for future activities,
ences with the FRG, I hope to however, we do not have a Gigi Tomsu
successfully serve the families treasurer to control funds. We 315-777-6521
LIBERTY TIMES
and soldiers. also need key callers. Key call- gigitomsu@gmail.com

5. VOLUME I, ISSUE 23 PAGE 5
Charlie Company - Ravens
work for secure voice and data trans- We are still looking for volunteers for
mission via satellites that provide our Treasurer and Key Caller positions.
worldwide communications to our We will be having our first company
nation’s Warfighters. We also spent FRG meeting on March 13th at 3 p.m.
By CPT Matthew Thompson a lot of time getting our equipment in the Raven’s Roost, building 20620
C Company Commander out of storage that we did not take on Munn’s Corner Road (C CO Headquar-
the most recent deployment to Af- ters) for a potluck…hope to see every-
February was a busy month for ghanistan. The Ravens have been one there!
Charlie Company. We spent most out braving the cold, inventorying
of the month preparing for the test- countless pieces of equipment, and Directions to Charlie Company Head-
ing and validation of much of our also finding time to conduct training quarters: From Main Post, turn right on
key Signal equipment, called the in-between. Route 26, make a left at the light into
Warfighter Information Network- We’ve said goodbye to many long Wheeler Sack Airfield, come through
Tactical, or WIN-T for short. If time Ravens who have served the gate to three way stop sign, stay in right
you aren’t familiar it is a set of brigade for many years, we saw pro- lane to go forward. Charlie Company
systems designed to create a net- motions to Specialist, Sergeant, and is on the right hand side pass Shoppette
Staff Sergeant. We transitioned our in a metal fab, Building 20620.
Family Readiness Group leader from
Online VMIS FRG Adriana Brownstein, who did won-
Volunteer Registration derful things for us, and welcomed
our new FRG Leader, Megan Wilson
Visit www.myarmyonesource.com who has answered the call for us.
There are options to Login with your
username and password or Register if
you don’t have a profile.
Charlie Company FRG Notes
Megan Wilson formation they need. We will celebrate mar-
Fill out your information. C Company FRG Leader riages and births into our families. We will see
When you’ve created a profile, click each other off to new units. Together we can
Hi, my name is Megan Wilson. I was help ensure that the Soldiers in our unit will be
on ―Volunteer‖ on the top right sec- born and raised in the San Fernando Valley able to get in touch with their families back
tion of the page. This will take you to of southern California and was attending home, and that the families will always "get the
the Volunteer Management Informa- college majoring in Radio Broadcasting. I memo". Even here in garrison we can reinforce
tion System (VMIS) have always had friends in various branches the family bonds of our unit. By brainstorming
of military service and kept in contact with and working closely with our unit commanders
Click on ―Opportunity Locator‖ them as they moved and deployed all over we can create activities and events that will
the world. I understand the challenge in allow each individual family to spend time
Select ―Fort Drum‖ under Military together, and cause better unit cohesion by
communicating across time zones, limited
Community and ―FRG: 10 AVN– windows of availability, and the ever- bringing the Charlie Ravens family together.
277‖ under the Organization and click dreaded last minute changes. I know how We need to work together though. We are
Search. nerve wracking it is to not know what’s working hard to dissolve the rumors about FRG
going on with your loved one, or how disap- and create a team that supports and informs one
Choose the volunteer position you’d pointing it is to miss out on a ceremony. On another. To accomplish that mission we need
like to apply for. When the new page the other side, I know how those Soldiers support . Volunteerism plays a key role in our
loads, click Apply. need their family and friends support and success; we need key-callers to keep informa-
e n c o u r a g e m e n t . tion flowing, and a treasurer to keep track of
Now I'm part of that military family available funds. We need people just to donate
more then ever, I married SPC Wilson on some of their time to help set up and run events,
Check out the vFRG! January 5th 2012 and arrived in Fort Drum or for that matter some individuals to come up
The 277th ASB vFRG has lots of informa- about 2 weeks later. I was really over- with great ideas that we can work with. Every-
tion and links to Fort Drum and military whelmed at first, especially with no one to one is invited to participate, even single sol-
resources! Link directly to CYS, ACS, ask for advice. Rather than be discouraged, I diers. If anyone has any questions feel free to
Military OneSource, My Army Benefits and have stepped up to become that beacon for contact me
more! Check out AFTB and Mobilization other Soldiers and their families as the C. Co m-murdock@hotmail.com or at 818-279-3927.
and Deployment training schedules! See FRG Leader. We will help new families get
page 3 of this month’s newsletter log in acquainted with the area and get all the in-
instructions!

6. PAGE 6
Finishing Well
DID YOU KNOW?
By CPT Steven Love
Army Community Service Battalion Chaplain out on the time we are given of purpose and dedication.
(ACS) has clinical Military at this very moment for this Value your job, the conversa-
―I have fought the good specific endeavor which tions, the people, even though
Family Life Consultants
fight, I have finished the cheapens our lives and our you are moving on. As you
(MFLCs) available for walk-
course, I have kept the relationships. That is why we make your plans and as your
in confidential consults? If
faith;‖ 2 Timothy 4:7 are to treasure the present. I mind goes to that next place
you feel you need some-
one to talk to or are hav-
Once again we are in a time said it often in Afghanistan remember that how you are
ing marital problems, of transition, life with its don’t count the days but treating the events of today
please call them at 315-212 many changes, Soldiers make your days count. For and this week will impact
-6919 or just stop by M-F coming Soldiers going. how we live in the moment how strong you will be when
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Commands are changing. will strengthen our lives, our you get to the place your
Responsibilities are rotat- relationships as well as our mind keeps going to now.
ACS also has a Financial ing, hails and farewells and future. Take time today to listen to
Readiness Program that on and on. If we are going If you are going to arrive at a someone with ―active listen-
provides free counseling or to live well one of the tests place where you would like ing‖, encourage someone,
advice on financial matters? we must pass regularly is to to get then think about where look for ways to make some-
They can provide all types finish strong. It is natural you are going, but live today body’s day better because you
of financial assistance: pull for our mind to begin to well. I often ask people stepped into it and made a
credit reports, budgeting, leave the place where we where do you see yourself in positive contribution.
debt management, invest- are and we get fixated with the future? What are your God, grant me the persever-
ing, etc. Call 772-0050 for where we are going. It is plans to get there? If you’re ance to finish well!
more info. human nature to look for- going to get to the ―where‖
ward to where we are go- you have to answer the
ing. However, to check out ―what‖ and the ―how‖. So Love Big, Live Well
before we leave is to lose let’s live today with a sense CH Love
Behavioral Health Con-
tacts: Suicide Resources/
Hotlines CONTACT INFORMATION
BN Staff Duty 774-1200
Connor Clinic Appoint- 24-hour BDE Staff Duty 774-1100
ment Line: 315-772-2778 FRSA 774-1206 email michele.e.galloway@us.army.mil
FRG Leaders
After Hours Emergency HSC – OPEN/Acting FRG Ldr SGT Lux cell: 315-396-2080;
Services (Holidays and JUSTIN.P.LUX@US.ARMY.MIL
Weekends) Before 9:00 A Co – Sarah Popp-cell: 937-541-6371, allie299@yahoo.com
pm: Acute Care Clinic, B Co—GiGi Tomsu-cell: 315-777-6521, gigitomsu@gmail.com
315-772-5236 C Co—Megan Wilson-cell: 818-279-3927, M-MURDOCK@HOTMAIL.COM
After 9:00 pm: Samaritan FRG Advisors
Medical Center Emer- Melissa Stiller – home 681-6734, email stillmel@aol.com
gency Department: 315-
785-4100
Local 24-Hour Crisis Line:
315-785-4516
National Suicide Preven- HAAMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH
tion Lifeline: 1-800-273- AMERICAN
TALK
HAPPY SAINT PATRICK’S DAY
Suicide Prevention Action
Network (SPAN): WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
ww.spanusa.org
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7. VOLUME I, ISSUE 23 PAGE 7
March 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Training/Classes 1 Alpha 2 3
FRG Suspenses Change of
BDE/BN/CO FRG
Command @
Meetings/Training/
Events
Hanger 1:30pm
4 5 6 7 8 FRG LEADER/ 9 HSC Change 10
INFORMAL of Command
FUNDS 9-3PM 11am @ Motor
Pool
BN Steering
12:30
11 12 13 14 15 KEY 16 17
CALLER 10-
11:30AM & 2-
3:30PM
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 DIV DONSA 27 28 29 30 31
Community Events Upcoming Key Caller Need Help?
Call or visit Military
Class Dates:
 Alpha FRG Meeting: Thursday, March March 15th
OneSource to find infor-
8, 2012, 5:30pm at Richard Hills Com- All Classes are at ACS from mation about taxes, par-
munity Center. 10-11:30am or 2-3:30 p.m. enting, deployments,
 Bravo FRG Meeting: Thursday, March finances, taxes, counsel-
8, 2012, 5pm at Adirondack Creek Call Mobilization and Deployment to ing, PCS moves & more!
Community Center. register at 315-772-0470.
 Charlie FRG Meeting - Tuesday,
March 13, 2012, 3pm at the Charlie Joe Wietecha, Personal Financial
Company Building. Counselor, is back and here to help
 HSC FRG Meeting: Wednesday, March 277th Soldiers and Families on
28th, 2012, 5:30pm at 277th Battalion Thursdays (at BN) with any financial
Classroom. issues or just to ask questions. Call
 Family Wellness Support Group: him at 586-350-7650 to help set up a
Thursday, 29 March 2012, 10-11am & budget, check your credit, develop a
6-7pm in ACS. plan to get out of debt, get started in-
vesting, or whatever you need assis-
tance with.

8. PAGE 8
Family Readiness Group Advisor’s Updates, continued
you with parenting or stress/anger man- warmly welcome Sarah Popp as A Co FRG at Ft. Drum. The Tax Assistance Center
agement issues (now who of us never Leader, and Gigi Tomsu as B Co FRG is open to do your taxes for FREE. Call
experience any stress???), Financial Leader. They’ve both been around a long them at 772-6727/3735 to make a next
Readiness to help you figure your fi- time as Key Callers and graciously ac- day appointment. Please don’t go pay
nances out, Employment Readiness to cepted more responsibility. Then we have someone to do your taxes when you can
help you prepare to get that job you Megan Wilson joining us as the C Co FRG have them done for free! Also, the Dave
want, amongst other programs. And Leader. She is only married a month, and Ramsey Financial Peace University is
that’s just at ACS. Please be sure to look just arrived at Ft. Drum, yet she is excited another FREE program available to sin-
at the CLIF Notes (Community Leaders to help the unit out as well. Thank you gle and married Soldiers and spouses to
Information Forum) once a month, to ladies for taking the plunge and joining our help you really learn how to take care of
find activities that interest you. We place FRG team! To everyone else I ask you to your finances and plan for your financial
these in our FRSA Flash (Family Readi- please help these ladies, as it can’t be done future. Call 772-5540 to register or go to
ness Support Assistant) which is mailed alone. Forget past experiences and come www.DaveRamsey.com. It’s an awe-
out to everyone weekly. If you aren’t make your FRG something you want to be some program and can really educate
receiving these or the monthly newsletter a part of. We still need an HSC FRG you and change your future! Take care
(on e-mail), please let our FRSA, Mich- Leader and all companies need Key Callers 277th!
ele Galloway, know at 774-1206, and and Treasurers. A small amount of work
she will get you on the list. can bring new friendships and give you Bravo FRG Meeting: 8 March 2012
something worthwhile to do. Beginning in Directions to Adirondack Community
It is incredible how much changeover we March, our FRG Meetings will be held at Center: From Mt Belvedere Gate, make
have experienced in the last few months. company level. So please look at your a left on Po Valley to the end,make a
We lost all our FRG Leaders and many company’s FRG article to find out the date right at stop light, take a left onto Chapel
of our Key Callers and Treasurers. I am and specific info for your next meeting. Drive, then next left onto Constitution
happy to inform you that as of the mid- Boulevard a half mile to Building 9797
dle of February we now have 3 of our 4 Last I want to ensure you are aware of a on Constitution Avenue.
FRG Leader positions filled. I’d like to couple great opportunities available to us
Eye On The Eagle
The change of responsibility between
CSM Hurst and CSM Escalera.
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9. PAGE9
LTC Stiller presenting Order of
Saint Michael medals
BELOW ARMY PHOTO BY CPT Melinda Walden
B 277th ASB, TF Mtn Eagle. SGM Harris sports his physical fitness attire on his last Company fun run.
SGM Harris agreed to wear a dress at a Company run if there were no negligent discharges from any
Soldier in B/277 while deployed.
Way to go B Company!

10. PICTURES CONTINUED PAGE10
Ravens setting up for the WIN-T validation exercise
Ravens erect the 15 meter antenna mast during Sergeants Time Training.
Class on generator maintenance Ravens road marching for physical training.

11. PAGE 11
277th Aviation Support Battalion 277th Aviation Support Battalion History
10th Combat Aviation Brigade In February 2006, the 277th Aviation Support Battalion
deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring
Freedom VII, where it provided combat service and support
to the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Falcon.
The Unit redeployed in February of 2007 after earning the
Lieutenant General Ellis D. Parker Award for best Aviation
Battalion in 2006 and the Meritorious Unit Commendation.
20125 Hangar Access Road In October 2008, the 277th ASB deployed to Iraq in sup-
Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield port of Operation Iraqi Freedom 09-11, where it provided
Fort Drum, NY 13602 support and combat services to the 10th CAB, Task Force
Lightning. The unit redeployed in October 2009 and earned
Phone: 315-774-1206
the Lieutenant General Ellis D. Parker award for the Best
Fax: 315-774-1231
Combat Service Support Battalion for the work performed
E-mail: mark.adams10@us.army.mil
during its 2008-2009 deployment.
“Freedom and Liberty”