2nd Quarter FY 2010 Wrangler Brigade Newsletter

2nd Qtr/FY 10 Jan. - Mar. 2010

Table Of Contents
COMMAND

4 Brigade Commander’s Corner 11
5 Brigade Sergeant Major’s Corner

6 4th BTB Commander’s Remarks

7 4th BTB Sergeant Major’s Remarks

8 553rd CSSB Command Message

FEATURES 13
10 Newest SAMC Soldier Leads From The Front

11 Soldiers and Families Gobble Up 2,000 Free
Steaks
13 Training Helps Troops Sharpen Medical Skills

14 Wranglers Sample Food Dishes At Black
History Month Event
15
15 12-Year-Old Inspires Black History Month
Celebration

16 502nd Postal Platoon Delivers First Mail To
Troops In Haiti

17 Historic Moment For Wrangler All-Stars In Dallas

18 2010 NBA All-Star Game Featured Wrangler
Color Guard
17
20 Wrangler Soldiers Deploy To Haiti To Set Up
Army Post Office

22 Leopard Battalion Throws Valentines Bake-off
Iron Chef Style
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24 Wrangler Soldiers Get Sweet For Valentine’s Day

25 15th Financial Management Company Soldiers
Deploy To Haiti
The Official
26 Wolfpack Soldiers Rollover At The HEAT 4th Sustainment Brigade Magazine

Brigade Commander
28 Wrangler and Silver Knight Soldiers Team Up At
Col. Ron Kirklin
The Tax Center
Brigade Sergeant Major
29 Wranglers Day Unites The 4th Sustainment Brigade Command Sgt. Maj. Erik R. R. Frey

30 Strong Bonds Retreats Help Strengthen The Wrangler Staff
Wrangler Family Chief of Public Affairs
Sgt. 1st. Class Erick Ritterby
31 502nd Human Resources Company To Begin Postal
Service In Haiti Multimedia NCO/Layout & Graphics
Sgt. Angiene L. Myers
32 Soldier, Family, and Friend Share A Technological
Moment Public Affairs Broadcast Specialist
Pfc. Sean McGuire
33 The Wrangler Brigade Family Says Thank You
Public Affairs Specialist
Pfc. Amy M. Lane
34 Leopard Riders Visit Texas State Veterans Home In
Temple “The Wrangler” is authorized for publication by
the 4th Sustainment Brigade for any interested
35 Remembering The Dream Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. personnel.

The Wrangler Newsletter is distributed
36 Career Counselors Guide The Wrangler Brigade To based on the unit commanders’ requirements
Success
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38 96th Transportation Company Transfers Command and are not to be considered the official views
of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government,
including the Department of Defense, U.S.
40 Students Carried Casualties At The Medical Training Army, III Corps, or Fort Hood.

Simulation Center “The Wrangler” is an Army-funded publication
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42 21,000 Easter Eggs Fill Hood Stadium
“The Wrangler” is published quarterly by the 4th
44 Fine Food Service At Freeman Cafe Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office.

The Brigade Public Affairs Office is located
45 The Kings Of The Road Accrue More Than Six in room 106D at building 39044, Fort Hood,
Million Miles In Iraq Texas, 76544.

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To the Soldiers, Civilians, and Family
Brigade Commander’s Corner
Members of the Wrangler Brigade

Preventing sexual harassment and
sexual assault is everyone’s duty, and the
4th Sustainment Brigade is fully engaged
in that offensive. The cornerstone of the
Wrangler Brigade’s prevention strategy
is the “I. A.M. Strong” campaign where
we encourage Soldiers to take action to
prevent these crimes and to actively foster
respectful treatment of others. The best
way to combat sexual assault and harassment is to prevent them.

It starts with committed leadership to change the culture and environment.
Every leader needs to see that these two crimes are fundamentally against
our warrior ethos. Prevention comes from leaders setting the right example.
Soldiers can be influential role models too and must intervene to protect fellow
Soldiers. Everyone in the Wrangler Family must commit to preventing these
crimes before they occur.

All members of the Wrangler Family should have, at their core, a gut-
reaction against sexually offensive language and gestures as well as assault. We
must educate our Soldiers to adhere to the law and to believe that it is their duty
to prevent these crimes before they ever happen. Soldiers and families are the
most important element of the Army and their support must be sustained as well.
Sexual assault and harassment eat away at this support. We will not tolerate it.

Along with prevention, we will continue to care for victims and take
appropriate action against Soldiers who commit these offenses. Sexual assault and
harassment hurts its victims physically and emotionally, and it tears at the moral
fiber that gives our Army, our team, its strength. We can and we will succeed in
this effort because Soldiers take care of Soldiers. As a unit, we will only get better
when every one of us considers this initiative his or her daily mission.

With an end goal of achieving cultural change and greatly reducing the
percentage of sexual assaults that occur, we have critical work left to do. We want our
brigade to be an example for the rest of the Army and the country. We need to create
an environment and culture which rejects assault and harassment – where someone
feels comfortable in coming forward to report these crimes. We’re going to eradicate
sexual assault and harassment from the life of our team, and we are going to do it
because we are a values-based unit which believes that one offense is too many.

4th Sustainment Brigade
Commander
Col. Ron Kirklin


To the Soldiers, Civilians, and Family

Brigade Sergeant Major’s Corner
Members of the Wrangler Brigade

It’s so important that we all strive
for balance in our lives. It is what makes
us all stronger and more resilient as we
are faced with stressful situations such as
deployments, moving, or even a new job. All
of these situations are familiar to Soldiers
and Families, but it doesn’t make them less
stressful. That is why the Wrangler Brigade
is leading the way for the entire Fort Hood
community by using innovative programs to enhance the overall well-being and
fitness of our Family and help you strike the right balance.

The transformation of the Kieschnick physical fitness center into a functional
fitness center will help us focus on building our bodies by doing real-life activities
in real-life situations. Functional fitness includes programs such as combatives and
CrossFit. These are exercises that match the movements and skills Soldiers use
every day. It is not designed to replace standard physical training but to enhance it.
Please take advantage of this wonderful facility. It will make you stronger.

Sometimes Soldiers with problems choose to harm themselves or others.
The person that chooses to end it all is not the only one impacted by that
act. Think twice and choose life if that thought ever crosses your mind.
Know that your problems are only temporary and can be solved. Nothing is
insurmountable for a Wrangler. If you know or see someone who needs help –
help them. If you need help, do not be afraid to ask for it.

Our Wrangler Chaplains also provide an excellent resource through
programs such as Strong Bonds’ retreats. These retreats are open to all
Soldiers, married and single, and provide excellent opportunities to get away
from the local area and your day-to-day activities to reflect. I promise that you
will come back recharged and ready for the challenges that come your way.
You will find that the Wrangler Brigade has many programs, facilities, and
professional personnel to help all of us cope with the stress that we are under.

Life can get very hectic with all of our commitments at work, at home,
and at social activities. It’s critical that we find the right balance between all
of these commitments in order to reduce stress and friction in our lives. I want
to encourage everyone in the 4th Sustainment Brigade to focus on finding that
balance so we can take care of our Wrangler Family.

4th Sustainment Brigade
Command Sergeant Major
Command Sgt. Maj. Erik R. R. Frey


4th BTB Commander’s Remarks
Transportation Company completed a mission. That will serve them well on
full week of convoy and field training in this tour!
March.
We continue to gear-up for our
With the newly returned 180th convoy live-fire exercise. All of our
Transportation Battalion and the 49th companies are heavily engaged in this
Movement Control Battalion, we process. Our practical exercises and
are preparing for some significant battle drills training starts on Apr. 12
transitions. The 297th, 418th, and 154th and we begin executing full-throttle
Transportation Companies will return on Apr. 19. We have each of our
to the 180th Trans. Bn. on May 20. companies scheduled to complete three
The 259th, 151st, and 571st Movement days of pre training. I look forward
Control Teams will return to the to seeing leaders, both commissioned
49th MCB on May 19. This will be a and noncommissioned, lead troops in
4th Brigade Troops Battalion bittersweet day for me and the Wolfpack a realistic battle-field environment. I
Commander Battalion – we’ve been a great team in challenge all of you to put your heart
Lt. Col. John J. Hickey III
the true sense of the term, LARGE! I’m into this training, as you will be richly
Our second quarter was very busy, incredibly proud of all that our units have rewarded. I also charge my staff to fully
with a full plate of mission support as accomplished. support the companies and platoons
well as mission-focused training. Our as they execute the exercise. We have
mission support even stretched as far The Vikings of the 80th Movement a lot to get done and it is important to
as Haiti with a short-notice deployment Control Team have played a key role in prioritize and put first things first.
of postal and finance Soldiers to the providing transportation management
earthquake response. In February our for much of our mission support. They This second quarter set the stage for
Postal Platoon completed a week-long just deployed and we wish them the best a successful training year. I am glad to
Field Training Exercise and our 297th during their tour in Iraq. They really see we are off to a great start. Keep up
Transportation Company finished off went the extra mile during their train-up the great work Wolfpack! Remember, as
their post-wide drivers training on heavy when they deployed down to the Port a pack we’ll win together. So let’s make
lift assets. The Road Knights of 418th of Beaumont and took over parts of that this upcoming quarter a winner.

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4th BTB Sergeant Major’s Remarks
consistently. Currently we are staging for family. As limited as our time might be,
the upcoming convoy live-fire exercise. we can’t neglect to forge and maintain
Leaders at every level have been and will a strong bond with our families. When
continue to be involved in developing and we are away on a deployment we look
executing this training. It will be a success toward our family members to hold down
and our Soldiers will be better prepared the fort. Leaders ensure that you are
for combat. We will accept nothing less. helping your Soldiers get their personal
I want my First Sergeants to continue to matters in order as well. Come next
work hard on training Soldiers in battlefield year we cannot afford for Soldiers to be
tactics, as well as job training. We have behind on readiness requirements such
many tasks and potential training-distracter as Family Care Plans and other issues
type details, which we will manage. If you getting in the way of Soldiers focusing
have a Soldier in your formation who you on what they are doing downrange,
want to put through a certain school, you full-strength, and ready to give our all.
4th Brigade Troops Battalion need to make sure you support that Soldier. So let’s make sure we continue to give
Command Sergeant Major We want to accomplish the mission here at our all in getting these things squared
Command Sgt. Maj. Paul Coleman
the battalion and take care of our Soldiers away. You have been taking care of your
We have accomplished a lot the second at the same time. I have been and will Soldiers too. I’ve noticed that. I’m proud
quarter and I do not see it slowing down continue to push NCO schools as well as of the engaged leadership I’ve seen
very much the next quarter either. Two civilian education at the college level. If among my NCOs.
Soldiers from the 297th Transportation you believe or are told you cannot attend
Company won the NCO and Soldier of college, then that is something I need you The upcoming quarter is going to
the Quarter competition at the brigade to personally engage me on. really test our ability to meet mission
level. Troops from Headquarters and requirements, and take care of our Soldiers.
Headquarters Company won the NCO and I’m glad to see a lot of family- I’m counting on you Wolfpack Leaders.
Soldier of the Month competition at the centered events took place this second We have some successes to take with us
battalion level. Our Soldiers continue to quarter. A few companies even spent into the next three month, but we’ve got a
step up to any and every challenge we are some time in Blora enjoying the lot left to do before we deploy. I’m here to
faced with producing outstanding results fellowship with other Soldiers, and help if you need anything.

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553rd CSSB Command Message
The Leopard Battalion Ball will
be held on Jun. 11 at the Omni Hotel
Southpark in downtown Austin. This
is a military function where you have
an opportunity to dress up formal and
celebrate with your family and friends.
We have limited seating for 600 people.
In addition, we have great deals on hotel
rooms. Please mark your calendars and
get your reservation information, tickets,
and other questions answered from your
unit’s Ball representative. Additionally we
have an open house where your families
can visit our units and see our displays in
553rd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion order to have an appreciation of what you 553rd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion
Commander Command Sergeant Major
Lt. Col Matt G. Melvin
do on a daily basis. We are going to invite Command Sgt. Maj. Edaward C. Morris
veterans who served in our unit as well
Greetings from Leopard World! Texas and hopefully capture some history for We always like to end with the focus
is an awesome place to be in the spring the future. Maybe this is an opportunity on the Soldier and their families. This
– just beautiful, and when you throw in for you to invite parents or friends to a command always supports the Soldier
the Texans that live here, well you have a military event that they may not otherwise and their families. If you are having
recipe for a plate of fun. I hope you had an have an opportunity to see or experience. trouble or difficulty with a person, an
opportunity to participate in the Wrangler With your participation, it will be an event organization or agencies within our
Brigade Easter egg hunt. It was an to remember as we honor all units of the military community, seek our assistance
awesome event that a lot of great people 553rd and those Soldiers who have served. in resolving the issues. Fort Hood has
put together for our children. I am proud Upcoming weapons training in May might many great people and organizations to
how we continue to provide great events have an impact on a weekend, so ensure help. Don’t let a person’s bad day stop
for our families. We are not perfect but we you’re sharing those training dates with you in pursuit of resolving that problem.
strive to show with actions of our interest your family. Check your training schedules Please give us the opportunity to help our
in families. These events are result of your on AKO and continue to plan ahead. Army family. It’s an honor to lead the
ideas and selfless volunteering. So please We know predictability is important to finest Soldiers in the U.S. Army and its
continue to send us those ideas in order everyone and we strive to maintain that. even great honor to serve their families.
to help us organize events to support our We have a responsibility to ensure that our
families with a “thank you.” We could not Soldiers are the best equipped and best
be successful without their help. trained Soldiers in the world. Look Smart - BE SMART!”

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nEWEST SAMC SOLDIER LEADS
FROM THE FROnT
Article by Pfc. Amy M. Lane

FORT HOOD, Texas - The Sergeant always encourage Soldiers to go to board. From there, the board members
Audie Murphy Club's motto is, "You boards, so when I got recommended for make a decision whether to induct the
lead from the front." Staff Sgt. Charles this I absolutely wanted to do it. I always NCO into the club.
R. Spence, Jr., from the 4th Sustainment try to lead from the front."
Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command Inductees are awarded a silver
(Expeditionary) embodies this motto Sgt. Audie Murphy, the highest medallion, which is worn around the
according to his Soldier, Spc. Patrick decorated Soldier in U.S. history, is also neck on a powder blue ribbon. It is
Tate. known as the country's greatest combat worn with the dress uniform to official
Soldier. He had a reputation for leading
Tate introduced his leader at a from the front and always putting his
SAMC induction ceremony Mar. 4 at the Soldiers first.
Phantom Warrior Center. Several hundred
Soldiers and family members gathered The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club,
at the Fort Hood event to witness the which originated at Fort Hood in 1986, is
induction of five new members into the for those noncommissioned officers who
elite club. embody the characteristics that Murphy
was known for - they demonstrate the
Spence was eager to participate best leadership, professionalism, and they
when he found out he was being care about the welfare of their Soldiers.
recommended to compete for entrance in
the SAMC. The four-phase selection process
begins with a nomination by a senior
"I love Soldiers," said Spence. "We NCO and culminates in a final selection

Staff Sgt. Charles R. Spence, Jr. receives his
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club medallion at an
induction ceremony Mar. 4 at the Phantom
Warrior Center on Fort Hood, Texas. (U.S. Army
photo by Pfc. Amy M. Lane)

functions and meetings of the club.

Spence, a former drill sergeant, said
that he spent weeks studying for the final
board.

"It's a huge honor," he said. "I'm
very pleased right now, it was a long
process and I spent a lot of time
preparing."

Staff Sgt. Ilker Ikmak, from the 1st
Staff Sgt. Charles R. Spence, Jr. leads four other inductees off the stage after the Sergeant Audie Murphy Medical Brigade, was another 13th ESC
Club induction ceremony Mar. 4 at the Phantom Warrior Center on Fort Hood, Texas. (U.S. Army
photo by Pfc. Amy M. Lane) Soldier inducted in the SAMC.

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Soldiers And Families Gobble Up
2,000 Free Steaks Article by Pfc. Sean McGuire
Public Affairs Broadcast Specialist

FORT HOOD, Texas - More than a and Theodore Roosevelt dining facilities with him. "I brought my son so he could
thousand Soldiers and Family members - totaling 10,000 steaks overall. see this and witness Soldiers first hand."
from the 4th Sustainment Brigade, 1st
Medical Brigade, and 13th Sustainment The Steak Team Mission was created Despite the staggering number of
Command (Expeditionary) flocked to by Retired Lt. Gen. Harvey Gough in Soldiers and families Alford served, one
the Freeman Dining Facility Mar. 3 for 2002. The team donates thousands of battalion of troops had to go to extra
an event dubbed "Community Strong," steaks to service members, both deployed lengths to make the meal because the
where Fort Hood troops and families and on the home front, each year. 553rd Combat Sustainment Support
enjoyed freshly grilled steaks and fixings Battalion was in the field conducting
for a special lunch break. Numerous volunteers, including training at the time.
Jess Alford Sr. from South Padre, Texas,
An organization known as Steak served countless steaks throughout the Thanks to the leadership of the
Team Mission made the special meal two-hour event. Wrangler Family, those Soldiers did get
possible by donating 2,000 steaks to the the chance to fill their bellies.
Wrangler Brigade, who was in charge of "This is small potatoes, what we're
feeding the 13th ESC. doing here today. It's a good cause "They marched in two separate
because Soldiers do so much for us formations, hundreds at a time, all the
The steak team also donated slabs of by fighting in our Nation's wars," said
beef to both the Operation Iraqi Freedom Alford, who brought his 18-year-old son See STEAKS Page 12

Jess Alford Jr., traveled from South Padre, Texas to Fort Hood to volunteer his cooking time and run one of the many grills Mar. 3 at the Freeman Dining
Facility. Alford and his Dad helped cook 2,000 steaks for the Soldiers and families of the 4th Sustainment Brigade and 1st Medical Brigade, 13th Sustainment
Command (Expeditionary) during the Community Strong event. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Amy M. Lane)

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STEAKS Continued from page 11

added entertainment to the event. The
band even took song requests from those
eating inside the cafeteria, playing such
hits as "Stairway to Heaven."

"It was truly great to see the
Freeman Dining Facility full of Soldiers
and families," Hickey said.

Sgt. 1st Class Carl Allen, the
noncommissioned officer in charge of
the Freeman Dining Facility, said that all
2,000 steaks were gobbled up by the end
of the event.

Spc. Ruben Avalos, 502nd Human Resources Company, 4th Brigade Troops Battalion, helped carry
the beef as Volunteers cooked 2,000 steaks, free of charge, for the Soldiers and families of the 4th
Sustainment Brigade and 1st Medical Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) during the
Fort Hood Community Strong event Mar. 3 at the Freeman Dining Facility. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc.
Amy M. Lane)

way to the dining facility to get their help ease the hungry demand.
steaks," said Lt. Col. John Hickey,
commander of the 4th Brigade Troops "I'm absolutely thrilled about the
Battalion, who had insisted that no turnout," said Hickey as he munched on
Wrangler Soldier would miss out on the what he described as a, "very tender steak."
afternoon's blessing.
Besides the juicy beef, Soldiers and
The turnout for the free steaks their families were also invited inside the
overwhelmed those who organized the chow hall to pile even more onto their Volunteers cooked 2,000 steaks, free of
event. Initial lines stretched more than plates including baked beans, coleslaw charge, for the Soldiers and families of the 4th
Sustainment Brigade and 1st Medical Brigade,
100 yards to the chow hall's parking and ice cream. 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
lot within the first 30 minutes, so Team during the Fort Hood Community Strong event
Mar. 3 at the Freeman Dining Facility. (U.S. Army
Wrangler quickly set up extra grills to The 1st Cavalry Division Band also photo by Pfc. Amy M. Lane)

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Training Helps Troops Sharpen
Medical Skills Article by Pfc. Sean McGuire

FORT HOOD, Texas – Soldiers our present combat
from the 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th skills are, and for
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) the medics, it told
dove headstrong into rigorous indoor and them how well
outdoor medical training Feb. 19 at the they treated their
Medical Simulation Training Center. patients during
evacuation in a
Troops from Headquarters and stressful combat
Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade situation,” said Sgt.
Troops Battalion divided their platoons Shateeka Landry,
into teams before starting at the outdoor one of the medical
obstacle course, which is littered with noncommissioned
traps and notional enemy personnel. officers for the
Their objective: to maneuver past every company.
obstacle while transporting casualties, Sgt. Edilberto Navarro, a squad leader for his team from Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade Troops Battalion, provides security for his
and to demonstrate high quality tactical Out of breath Soldiers as they attempt to carry a notional casualty over an obstacle Feb. 19. Soldiers
from the 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
and medical knowledge. and wearing a conducted the training at the Fort Hood Medical Simulation Training Center. (U.S.
uniform smeared Army photo by Pfc. Sean McGuire)
The same objective carried over in fake blood, Pfc.
when Soldiers finally made their way Paul Dalrymple said he recognized the “This experience definitely showed
into the indoor Iraqi village. Once inside, importance of this training. Dalrymple is a us our weaknesses,” said Spc. Antwane
Soldiers received paintball guns. From combat medic, and the Wrangler Brigade Sweat. Sweat became a notional
there, they had to evacuate casualties is his first duty assignment in the Army. casualty in the midst of the training and
from the simulated battlefield while subsequently had to be evacuated during
under fire from paint ball pellets. “We were scattered in the beginning, a portion of the training.
but towards the end, we came together
“This training helped us to see what and calmed down. I know for one thing, The lessons learned from the initial
we need to work group’s mistakes began to help improve
on our techniques the performance of other teams as more
for applying Soldiers made their way through the
tourniquets,” course.
Dalrymple said.
“Our Soldiers have to realize that
Throughout what they’re seeing in this training
the day, Wrangler will happen down range. It’s the idea
Soldiers began of taking it seriously now so they are
communicating ready then,” said Landry. “It’s better to
more with each improve now when you’re safe.”
other to correct
their mistakes. The The instructor cadre at Fort Hood’s
constant repetition Medical Simulation Training Center is
in the training made up of civilian contractors, many
Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade Troops
Battalion learn how to properly evacuate a casualty while under a barrage of enemy helped team of whom are retired military and NCOs
fire consisting of paint ball pellets Feb. 19. Soldiers from the 4th Sustainment Brigade, members learn the who recently returned from both Iraq and
13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) conducted the training at the Fort Hood
Medical Simulation Training Center. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sean McGuire) correct procedures. Afghanistan.

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Wranglers Sample Food Dishes At Black
History Month Event
FORT HOOD, Texas – The office
furniture was pushed out of the way
against the walls, and hungry Soldiers
from the 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
lined up during their lunch break to
sample different foods that were set out
on folding tables around the room.

Sgt. 1st Class Tamara D. Shelton
arranged the food-tasting event Feb. 19
in celebration of Black History Month
and as a fun way of bringing people
together.

“I did this to promote cohesion and
also so people could come out and say
hello,” Shelton said. “I just came on

Spc. Marvina Marshall and Spc. Kelly Sullivan, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command
(Expeditionary), Fort Hood, Texas, help themselves to some baked goods at a food tasting in honor of
Black History Month Feb. 19. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sean McGuire)

board in January, so I wanted to just get event and encouraged people to try her
people to come through. As long as the strawberry shortcake.
Soldiers get something out of it, I’m
happy.” “I love to bake,” Andrews said. “My
aunt owns a bakery in Georgia, and I help
Soldiers contributed a variety of her sometimes. She showed me how to
dishes, including fried chicken, pecan make this strawberry shortcake.”
pie, macaroni and cheese and rice. Some
stayed to chat while they ate, and some Andrews was excited to try the foods
got a plate to bring back to their office. that other people had contributed. I don’t
know who made them, but the chicken,
Shelton made a chicken and rice collard greens, and cornbread look
casserole, and million-dollar pies, which great!” she said.
she said are made from whipped cream,
Master Sgt. Winifred Lewis, 4th Sustainment Brigade,
13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), Fort pecans, lemon juice, and milk. Shelton said she would like to plan
Hood, Texas, uncovers a dish at a food tasting in other similar events in celebration of the
honor of Black History Month Feb. 19. (U.S. Army
photo by Pfc. Sean McGuire) Spc. Takia R. Andrews attended the other monthly observances.

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12-Year-Old Inspires Black
History Month Celebration Article by Pfc. Amy M. Lane

During a brief delay before the money,” said Elijah.
guest speaker arrived, Maj. Jerry Seig,
the Wrangler Brigade chaplain, gave He kept the crowd laughing with
an impromptu speech. He talked about tales of his money-making schemes, but
growing up in an all-white town in he also shared the lessons that he learned
Pennsylvania and after joining the Army from those efforts.
in 1981, working with people of different
races for the first time. “It’s important for us to not only
think about what we want to improve in
“I learned to look at somebody for our economic condition, but we also need
their character and not for what you to remember to work for what we want,”

Elijah Howard stood on a step stool to reach the
podium as he addressed the Soldiers of the 4th
Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command
(Expeditionary) during the unit’s Black History
Month observance at Fort Hood’s Howze Theater
Feb. 26. Elijah talked about successful local
businessmen who inspire him. (U.S. Army photo
by Pfc. Amy M. Lane)

FORT HOOD, Texas – The theme
Soldiers of the 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) filled Fort Hood’s Howze
of this year’s Black History Month Theater Feb. 26 to watch the Black History Month observance. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sean McGuire)
celebration was the history of black
economic empowerment, and the guest see on the outside,” Seig said. “The Elijah said.
speaker was 12-year-old Elijah Howard, Army is the best place for that. This is
the president of Killeen’s Youth where people from all backgrounds and Elijah closed his speech by reminding
NAACP. all walks of life come together to work the audience to be persistent in achieving
alongside one another.” goals, and never to lose sight of what they
Elijah addressed the Soldiers of want. After he spoke, he was presented
the 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Elijah was calm and confident as he with a Certificate of Appreciation from
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) captivated the audience. the Wrangler Family for his efforts.
during the unit’s Black History Month
observance at Howze Theater Feb. 26. “Black economic empowerment – I “We are all part of history,” he said.
bet some of you think I don’t know what “We all have the potential to be in the
The show included brief skits, that means, huh? Well, after discussing Fortune 500. And when we reach every
a recounting of the history of black with some people in our community, I goal, I ask that each of us remember to
economic empowerment, and Elijah, who know we need to make our money work reach back and teach someone else how
was the star of the show. for us instead of us working for our to get to that same spot.”

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502nd Postal Platoon Delivers
First Mail To Troops In Haiti
Article Sgt. 1st Class Dave McClain
3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Service various units deployed
members throughout Haiti have seen in Haiti.
improved morale as a personal mail began
arriving from the United States thanks to Each unit is
the Soldiers of the 502nd Human Resources responsible for sending
Company, 4th Sustainment Brigade, Fort a certified mail handler
Hood, Texas, and the rest of the team within to pick up and distribute
Joint Logistics Command - Haiti. their unit's mail.

The arrival of the first mail from the "It's huge when
U.S. required detailed planning. Mail is you get something
handled by the Soldiers of the 502nd Postal from home. It's like
Platoon in Port-Au-Prince. Christmas," said Navy
Cmdr. Joe Mahan,
When mail arrives by air in Haiti, the executive officer of Postal clerk Spec. Jacob Dickens, from the 502nd Human Resources
Company, 4th Sustainment Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas, sorts letter mail
502nd is responsible for downloading the DLA Support Team into bins made out of old Meals-Ready-to-Eat boxes. Dickens and his fellow
mail from the aircraft, receiving the mail, – Haiti and Hill City, Wrangler Brigade Soldiers are a part of the 502nd Postal Platoon, handle mail
for units throughout Joint Task Force-Haiti. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class
and sorting it into bins for distribution to S.D., native. Dave McClain)

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Historic MoMent for
wrangler all-stars in dallas Article by Pfc. Sean McGuire

DALLAS, Texas – The 4th hard work that made the experience so crowd of 108,000 people and more than
Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment gratifying. 25 million people watching on television.
Command (Expeditionary) color guard
team performed their duty in an extra “I’ve been in the Army nine years “Just being there was a reward by
special way Feb. 14 at the 2010 NBA All and this is the highlight of my career. itself,” said D. Spradley. “The fact that,
Star game. I received at least 30 phone calls and for those few moments, everyone was
texts from family members and friends looking at us made it incredible.”
Led by Sgt. 1st Class Oran who were so excited about seeing me
Spradley, the Wrangler color guard took on national television and representing “This is definitely tops,” said Sgt.
to the floor during the pregame festivities Fort Hood,” said Sgt. Ronald Lee, a John Freiberger, an 11-year veteran
and presented the colors while country- squad leader
singer Gretchen Wilson sang the National from the 157th
Anthem. Quartermaster
Company,
They’re a team who devote the 553rd Combat
majority of their time and energy Sustainment
to attending countless events and Support
Battalion
“We brought much who has

needed positive only
worked
attention to Fort Hood with the
color
and our unit,” guard for
a month.
Sgt. 1st Class Oran Spradley, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command
ceremonies which takes them away (Expeditionary), waits for his team’s moment to shine as he watches superstars practice
from their normal jobs. It’s that constant “I’ve been their shots at the 2010 NBA All-Star game in Arlington, Texas Feb 14. (U.S. Army photo
by Pfc. Jordan Johnson)

in for 20 years and member of 602nd Maintenance
and this was Company, 553rd CSSB. Freiberger held
the best thing the Texas state colors alongside Lee
to this point,” who, despite his nerves, managed to use
said Sgt. 1st the situation and abundance of viewers
Class Dawn as motivation to maintain his grip on the
Spradley. Army colors.

The “We brought much needed positive
color guard attention to Fort Hood and our unit,” said
represented O. Spradley. “People called and said they
the Wrangler were proud to be a Wrangler after seeing
Family and us.”
Fort Hood
Sgt. DeNorris Cloudy and Sgt. Ronald Lee, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th in front of “There aren’t too many
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), watch their favorite basketball players a record opportunities to represent the Army like
practice at the 2010 NBA All-Star game in Arlington, Texas Feb 14. (U.S. Army
photo by Pfc. Jordan Johnson) basketball this,” he added.

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DALLAS, Texas –
LeBron, Kobe, Carmelo,
Dirk, all basketball
heroes, were in action at
the 2010 NBA All-Star
game. On most nights, the
players, who are idolized
by millions of fans, are
the biggest heroes in the
arena. However, that was
not the case at Cowboys
Stadium Feb. 14.

The color guard from
Fort Hood’s own 4th
Sustainment Brigade, 13th
Sustainment Command
(Expeditionary) held the
Colors during pregame
festivities, which included
Gretchen Wilson singing Spc. James Smith, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade Troops Battalion, walks off the court after the
color guard team from the 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) performed at the 2010
the National Anthem. NBA All-Star game in Arlington, Texas Feb 14. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Jordan Johnson)

2010 NBA All-Star Game Featured
Wrangler Color Guard
Article by Pfc. Jordan Johnson
13th Public Affairs Detachment

As the Wrangler color guard team charge of the unit’s color guard, and he officer in charge of the color guard team
was introduced to the crowd, there was plays a vital role within the team. for the All-Star mission. He made sure
an emotional moment as the game’s that the rehearsals were conducted and
public announcer reflected on the tragedy “I help manage the group,” Cloudy the flags and equipment were ready for
of Nov. 5. said. “I help make sure the equipment is the mission.
accounted for and the Soldiers know the
After the National Anthem, the group times and dates of our missions.” Spradley doesn’t have a favorite
marched off the court, their moment on team, but he does have a favorite player.
stage in front of the largest NBA crowd Before the game, the Wrangler Team “Michael Jordan,” he said. “I’d love to
in history over, but with memories to last was able to experience various musical meet him here.”
a lifetime. artists and dancers practicing. They
also explored the enormity of Cowboys Throughout rehearsals and game-
“It’s overwhelming to be here,” Stadium before it was their turn to time performance, the camaraderie was
said Sgt. DeNorris Cloudy, a computer rehearse on the court. hard to deny among the entire color
detection systems repairer with Company guard. Everyone got along, joked with
A., 4th Brigade Troops Battalion. “I grew “This is the biggest event we’ve ever one another and knew how to keep spirits
up an NBA fan and dreamed of playing in done,” said Sgt. 1st Class Oran Spradley, high.
the league.” a facilities engineer for the brigade.
See ALL-STAR Page 19
Cloudy is the number two guy in Spradley was the noncommissioned

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ALL-STAR Continued from page 18

“In the color guard, everyone’s pretty All members of the color guard Bde. Soldiers did at the All-Star game.
much family,” said Sgt. John Freiberger, love being in the Army, defending their
a tow-missile systems repairer for the country, and performing for fellow The NBA All-Star game is a huge
602nd Maintenance Company, 553rd Soldiers. However, it is always nice to annual event which was made even larger
Combat Sustainment Support Battalion. perform for mostly civilian crowds. by Dallas Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones’
“We work really well with each other, new creation – Cowboys Stadium. It is
regardless of rank.” “While it’s just a job to people in the largest domed-stadium in the world,
the military, civilians make you feel like and the game set an all-time attendance
All of the members of the group they really support you,” Spradley said. record for an basketball game with more
volunteer their time to the color guard, than 108,000 fans in attendance.
which can add up to a large amount of “Civilians tend to appreciate
time each month. Soldiers more than fellow service For a few minutes before tipoff, the
members do,” Cloudy said. Wrangler Soldiers were able to represent
“We do missions about once a week,” themselves, the Army, and an entire
Cloudy said. “We do military events, Some Soldiers have been in the color nation in front of a record crowd and
civilian events, and a mixture of different guard for years, yet they never had a chance millions of fans watching around the
things.” to experience anything like the 4th Sust. world.

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Wrangler soldiers deploy to
HAITI TO SET UP POSTAL OFFICE Article by Pfc. Sean McGuire

FORT HOOD, Texas – Cheers ripped
the pitch black sky and stirred smiles
from those lugging their bags towards a
vital mission in a country in dire need.
More than 20 Soldiers from the 4th
Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment
Command (Expeditionary) deployed
to Haiti Feb. 8 in support of Operation
Unified Response.

The 502nd Postal Platoon, 502nd
Human Resource Company will set up
an Army Post Office to provide postal
support for U.S. service members
supporting humanitarian efforts and
disaster relief operations in Port-au-
Prince, Haiti.
FORT HOOD, Texas – 4th Brigade Troops Battalion commander, Lt. Col. John Hickey, addressed the
“Do your finest. I ask that Soldiers and families of 502nd Postal Platoon, 502nd Human Resource Company before his troops departed for
Haiti Feb. 8. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sean McGuire)
you maintain your patience and
professionalism because I know you Platoon will work at an airfield in the to include providing humanitarian aid or
do it here. Haiti and the Department of capital city where they will run the disaster response.
Defense are relying on you,” said Lt. APO and assist in mail terminal and
Col. John Hickey, 4th Brigade Troops distribution facilities. “The duration is virtually unknown,
Battalion commander as he addressed his although your orders do state six months.
Soldiers just hours before they embarked The unit is tailored for the support Your mission is to provide postal support
on their mission. mission ahead, but the unit’s commander, to Soldiers who are there taking part in
Maj. Robert Morris, told his troops to be the humanitarian relief,” said Morris.
While in Haiti, the 502nd Postal prepared for whatever is asked of them
Morris briefed his Soldiers one
last time at the company’s headquarters
along with leadership from the Wolfpack
Battalion. Hickey outlined some of the
challenges his Soldiers will face in Haiti.

“You’re going to an unpredictable
environment with the intent to create
something from scratch, said Hickey.
“You’ll have to be fully operational the
entire time you’re there.”

Spc. Wesley Magee was eager to

FORT HOOD, Texas – Spc. Wesley Magee, 502nd Postal Platoon, 502nd Human Resource Company tips his See POSTAL Page 21
hat to more than thirty 4th Sustainment Brigade Soldiers as they gave the deploying troops a raucous send off in
the late hours Feb. 8. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sean McGuire)

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face these challenges, and he got an extra from the 15th
boost of morale before he left for Haiti as Financial
his unit’s command team presented him Management
with the Army’s Good Conduct Medal Company
for completing three consecutive years of deployed
honorable and faithful service. Feb. 3 to set
up a finance
“I am ready and very excited to get operations
a change of pace and to contribute to the center for
mission in Haiti,” said Magee. American
service
That same sentiment was repeated members
by many Wrangler Soldiers before they supporting
boarded the plane at Fort Hood’s Robert relief efforts
Gray Army Airfield. there.

The 502nd Postal Platoon is the Meanwhile,
second unit from the Wrangler Brigade the 62nd FORT HOOD, Texas – Sgt. 1st Class Gary Krese, 502nd Postal Platoon, 502nd Human
to deploy to Haiti in the past week Quartermaster Resource Company shows his eagerness for the upcoming mission as he departs Fort
Hood for a red-eye flight to Haiti Feb. 8. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sean McGuire)
following the devastating earthquake that Company,
ravaged the country. 553rd Combat Sustainment Support devastated country. That unit is
Battalion is the next Wrangler unit prepared and is expected to deploy
A detachment of nine Soldiers on tap to head to the earthquake- during President’s Day Weekend.

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Leopard Battalion Throws Valentines
Bake-off Iron Chef Style

Fort Hood, Texas -- Red, white, and which was made with Girl Scout
pink balloons and Valentine’s themed Thin Mint cookies topped with
confetti decorated the tables. The table strawberries and a cream cheese
in front of the judges was full of cakes, icing.
brownies, and other chocolate and
strawberry themed deserts that Soldiers Pfc. Christopher Smith, with
and family members prepared for the the 602nd Maintenance Company,
553rd Combat Sustainment Support brought a cake that he made with
Battalion’s Iron Chef Bake-off Feb. 5 at the help of his 11 year-old daughter,
Club Hood. Raven Smith.

Shelby and Erick Christensen, who “I do like to cook,” he said.
are 8 and 4 years old, were the first “I do most of the cooking for our
contestants to eagerly present their family. It’s just a fun thing to do
dessert to the judges. They created a treat together, and I got out of work early
called Tiny Bite - A Cookie Creation, to do it.”

Smith and his
daughter made a
chocolate fudge cake with
strawberry icing. Raven
added chocolate Riesen
candies to the middle of FORT HOOD, Texas – Mark Murgia, who teaches culinary
arts and restaurant management at the Central Texas College
the cake. culinary school, does his best to be objective as he grades
dishes on a 15-point scale including taste, presentation
and originality at the 553rd Combat Sustainment Support
The event, which was Battalion’s Iron Chef Bake-off Feb. 5. (U.S. Army photo by
organized by Lt. Patrick Pfc. Amy M. Lane)

Dullano, was open to 4th
the event.
Sustainment Brigade Soldiers
and family members, who paid
“Lt. Dullano gave us a call at the
a small fee to enter. About
college and asked if we would take some
30 people attended the event,
time out of our day to come and judge,”
including the small reception
he said. “I was honored to be able to
before the judging began.
come out and do this. I really enjoy it.”

Mark Murgia, who teaches
Murgia said the judging was based
culinary arts and restaurant
FORT HOOD, Texas – Col. Ron Kirklin, 4th Sustainment Brigade on a 15-point scale including taste,
management at the Central
commander, fills in a judge's scorecard while an array of partially presentation and originality. “I will do
eaten desserts sits on the table in front of him at the 553rd Combat Texas College culinary school,
Sustainment Support Battalion's Iron Chef Bake-off Feb. 5. (U.S.
Army photo by Pfc. Amy M. Lane) was one of the five judges at See BAKE-OFF Page 23

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BAKE-OFF Continued from page 22

my best to be objective,” he said. “It participating with the youth organization
should be a fun-filled event!” known as 4-H as a child.

The first and second place prizes “The cake is made from my
were both won by Samantha Erwin, who grandmother’s recipe,” said Erwin, who
entered two different desserts in the also baked strawberry cream cheese
contest. muffins for the contest. “I’ve been
making it for 20 years. I started cooking
“The bake-off was something fun when I was seven.”
to do and I had some inspiration - a few
people pressured me to enter,” she said Erwin won a weekend getaway at
after the awards were announced. “I’m the Driskill Hotel in Austin, as well as a
really in shock right now; there was a lot dinner for two at the Cheeves Brothers
of stuff that looked really good.” Steak House. Rachel Johnson, who
took the prize for third place with her
The winning dessert was a chocolate chocolate strawberry cheesecake, won a
caramel cake, decorated with chocolate dinner for two at the Range Restaurant.
cutouts spelling out 53rd QM. Erwin, the FORT HOOD, Texas – Kimberly Ford, the Family
Readiness Group co-leader for the 553rd Combat
Family Readiness Group leader for the After the winners were announced, Sustainment Support Battalion, 4th Sustainment
53rd Quartermaster Company, attributes the competitors and guests were allowed Brigade cuts a dessert to serve to the judges at the Iron
Chef Bake-off Feb. 5. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Amy
her baking skills to many years of to devour what was left of the sweets. M. Lane)

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Wrangler Soldiers Get
Sweet for Valentine’s Day
Article by Sgt. Angiene Myers
Multimedia NCO

FORT HOOD, Texas – Sweets for better than to do Candy-Grams for Soldiers something special to give their
my sweet and kisses for my misses was Valentine’s Day. It was something that loved ones but it also brought out the
the theme for the 157th Quartermaster was easy to do and we didn’t need a lot volunteer in one little boy.
Company, 553rd Combat Sustainment of volunteers to do it.”
Support Battalion Valentine’s Day Four-year-old Tucker, Johnston’s
fundraiser Feb. 3. The event gave Over the course of two days, 100 son, was on board to help attract buyers.
Candy-Grams Walking alongside his dad, he used the
were prepared simplest method to get Soldiers to buy
and filled with Candy-Grams from him as he walked
Hershey’s around the company area.
Kisses
and other “I just said do you want some
chocolate Candy-Grams, some said yes and some
treats by said no,” said Tucker. “I sold a lot and it
Johnston, was just fun,” he added.
with the help
of volunteer Johnston added, “I overheard him
Langley talking to his sister saying we’re doing stuff
Crawford. for the FRG. If they see us volunteering they
are always willing to help.”
“I
Fort Hood, Texas – Tucker Johnston, the youngest volunteer at the 157th like to
Quartermaster Company, 553rd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion Valentine’s do a lot
Day fundraiser placed the money he collected for selling Candy-Grams in a material
box for safekeeping. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Angiene L. Myers) of stuff
for the
4th Sustainment Brigade Soldiers the FRG because my husband is in
opportunity to give a sweet treat to their the unit so I just volunteered to
loved ones by purchasing a Valentine’s help,” said Crawford.
Day Candy-Gram, while raising funds for
the upcoming unit events. The Candy-Gram’s station
was set up in the hallway of the
Rachel Johnston, Family Readiness company area for maximum
Group leader and wife of Capt. Jason visibility and treats were sold for
Johnston, commander of the 157th $1.50 each or $5.00 if the treat
Quartermaster Company was the was mailed.
mastermind behind the Valentine’s Day
Candy-Grams. “We kept it small to see how
well things went and so far we
“We really like to do a fundraiser probably sold 80 Candy-Grams,”
once or twice a month to supplement said Johnston. “We’re pretty
our funds so we can have lots to do for much finished with everything.”
Fort Hood, Texas – Spc. Joseph Morales of the 157th
the Soldiers and their families,” said Quartermaster Company, 553rd Combat Sustainment
Johnston. “When we were thinking about The fundraiser not only raised Support Battalion stopped by the Candy-Gram table Feb. 3
to purchase a sweet treat for a special lady for Valentine’s
February we thought there’s nothing money for the unit and gave Day. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Angiene L. Myers)

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15th Financial Management
Company Soldiers Deploy to Haiti
Article by Pfc. Sean McGuire

FORT HOOD, Texas – Soldiers
from the 15th Financial Management
Company, 4th Brigade Troops
Battalion are on their way to Haiti to
set up a finance operations center for
service members supporting relief
efforts there. A detachment of nine
Soldiers from the unit departed Fort
Hood on Feb. 3 for Fort Sill, Okla. to
team up with a another unit en route to
the earthquake-stricken country.

The 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th
Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)
Soldiers said they didn’t know what
to expect in Haiti, but they are ready
to help out in any way they can in the
FORT HOOD, Texas – Pfc. Kaivashon Homes, 15th Financial Management Company, 4th Brigade
humanitarian effort. Troops Battalion gives a thumbs up that he is ready to go Feb. 3 to support the humanitarian mission in
Haiti. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sean McGuire)

“This past couple of days has
been so tiring. We found out just a few
days ago that we were going to Haiti,
and some of us actually volunteered,”
said Sgt. Ryan Madaris, team leader.

Madaris said he and his team had
five days to get ready to go.

“These are some of the best Soldiers
I’ve worked with,” he said. They all
completed everything they needed to do
in a short amount of time with no issue.”

One of those Soldiers is Pfc. Sean
McAndrews. FORT HOOD, Texas – Sgt. Ryan Madaris, 15th Financial Management Company, 4th Brigade Troops
Battalion assists Pfc. Kaivashon Homes with paperwork during the team’s final preparation Feb. 3 before
they departed Fort Hood for Fort Sill, Okla. to team up with a another unit en route to Haiti to conduct
“I’ve seen disasters strike financial services for troops there. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sean McGuire)
before and I helped any way I could
then. I figure the Army and myself I have to or do financial assistance if needed.”
can do something good here,” said
McAndrews who joined the Wrangler McAndrews and his teammate Pfc. Kaivashon Homes consider themselves just
Brigade last Feb and has already Soldiers on a mission to help.
donated money to the efforts in Haiti.
“Passing out food, doing my finance job – doesn’t matter. I’ll do whatever I can
“I’ll go there and pick up rubble if to help,” said Homes. “It’s one of those reasons I joined the Army to begin with.”

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Wolfpack Soldiers Rollover
At The HEAT
Article by Pfc. Sean McGuire

FORT HOOD, Texas – Whether and fatalities. HMMWV that is suspended above the
they are enveloped in the morning ground. Four to five Soldiers climb
darkness or by the afternoon’s The Wrangler Brigade is immersing into the vehicle, strap themselves in,
sun, Soldiers of Headquarters and itself in the vital training its Soldiers and wait for the ride to begin. The goal
Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade will need as the unit prepares itself for is to reinforce the importance of seat
Troops Battalion always sound off with its upcoming mission to Afghanistan in positioning, wearing seatbelts, and
the unit motto when their formation is support of Operation Enduring Freedom. to demonstrate the feeling of being
called to attention, “Renegades – fired The Afghanistan mission will mark disoriented as the vehicle rolls over.
up – hooah!” Myers’ first deployment, and this was his
first experience going through the HEAT “I’ve never done this before. I
Pfc. Clifton Myers personified training. needed help to get my seat belt open
that simple battle cry as he visited the while I was hanging upside down,” said
HMMWV Egress Assistance Trainer Jan.
28 with his fellow Soldiers from the 4th
“I’m ready
to go – it’s why I
“I’m ready to go – Myers. “Once I
got it open the
Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment joined the Army. it’s why I joined the guy next to me
Command (Expeditionary). I joined to serve was notionally
my country,” said Army. I joined to serve declared
The HEAT training is designed to
let Soldiers experience the effects of a
Myers, a signal
support system
my country,” unconscious, so I
naturally went to
help haul him out
of the vehicle. I wasn’t concerned about
getting out of my door – it was time to
get that guy out.”

Soldiers are instructed to yell,
“Rollover!” when the HEAT technician
begins the vehicle’s tumble. The HEAT
trainer allows individuals and crews to
rehearse and execute the necessary steps
required to survive a vehicle rollover.
Conducting the training under controlled
conditions allows vehicle occupants,
such as Myers, to gain experience in the
proper egress procedures.

But exiting a HMMWV when it
is upside-down is a challenge as Myers
found out. It is especially challenging
FORT HOOD, Texas – Staff Sgt. Jason Shelton, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade
Troops Battalion attempts to exit the HMMWV Egress Assistance Trainer after it completed a 180 degree when Soldiers are twisted, crushed, and
rollover during HEAT training Jan. 28. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sean McGuire)
hanging inside according to Myers. “It
was fun except for the fact that all my
HMMWV rollover. It also gives Soldiers specialist for the Wrangler Brigade since weight went to my knees.”
the skills they will need to react properly March 2009.
during emergency egress situations to See HEAT Page 27
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Unlike Myers, Spc. Matthew Haag
saw thousands of miles of road pass beneath
his feet during the Wrangler Brigade’s last
deployment in support of Operation Iraqi
Freedom. This was his fourth time going
through the HEAT training. Haag knows the
dangers of the combat zone all too well.

“You’re going to have so much
inside that vehicle from ammunition,
water, and radios that you will need to
strap down because anyone one of those
things can possibly kill you if your
vehicle flips,” said Haag.

And that is one of the reasons why
this training is necessary for the Soldiers
of the 4th Sust. Bde. It will help give them FORT HOOD, Texas – Spc. Jeffrey Ledbetter, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade
self-control – the ability to overcome Troops Battalion operated the HMMWV Egress Assistance Trainer during the unit’s HEAT training Jan. 28.
(U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sean McGuire)
the natural fear and panic Soldiers will
experience following a vehicle rollover. training day Myers said he had more confidence because of the training. “I’d like to
go to Afghanistan or even Iraq because, at the end of the day, it’s all about where I’m
By the end of the eight-hour needed to do my job,” said Myers.

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