2FURY JOAX Newsletter Volume 3 Issue 1 JOAX Edition

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Dear families, friends, and Paratroopers of 2 Fury Since our

last newsletter in May, the Battalion has been extremely busy. Dur-ing this period, 2 Fury completed a full complement of training rang-

ing from individual skills to a very intense and demanding Division

level exercise or Joint Operational Access Exercise (JOAX). The JOAX

was the culminating point for the Battalion during the May and June

time period. We didnt fail to impress the 3rd Brigade Combat Team,

to whom we were attached, and the Division headquarters.

Following our Battalion level intensive training cycle in early May,

the Battalion continued to emphasize our individual skills training.

The Companies ran multiple marksmanship training events and our

Medical Platoon did a terrific job in running multiple week long medi-

cal skills courses for our Paratroopers. Also of note, our Medics

participated in the very demanding Expert Field Medical Badge

(EFMB) test. We had eight medics earn their EFMB; a significantaccomplishment for our medics and unit.

A May highlight was the Division level All American Week. After

kicking off the week with a Division run involving over eighteen thou-

sand Paratroopers, our team had the chance to relax for a few days

and participate in a number of sporting events and competitions.

We concluded the week with an impressive Division Review

(parade). This was one of the first times in a number of years that

the Division has had all six Brigades on the parade field at one time.

It was an impressive sight. Of note, 2 Fury took the top prize as the

overall best Battalion in the Division for the sporting events and

competitions during All American Week no surprise.

Throughout May and June the Battalion continued to hone our

airborne capability and proficiency. We conducted a Battalion level

airborne operation in mid-June during the day. At the end of June

the Battalion was attached to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team (505th

PIR) for the JOAX. Our Paratroopers participated in the largest air-

borne operation conducted in over ten years when the Brigade

jumped onto two drop zones simultaneously at night with almost two

thousand Paratroopers; all in less than thirty minutes. Following the

jump, 2 Fury conducted a number of operations with the 3rd Brigade

for the week long exercise. We received nothing but accolades from

3rd Brigade and Division level leadership. Across the board, leaders

were impressed with the discipline, tenacity, and can-do attitude

of our Paratroopers and jun-

ior leaders. It was a greatexperience that I wish every-

one could have witnessed.

The accomplishments of

this organization and our

Paratroopers are simply too

difficult to list out in a one

page summary. I can tell you

with confidence that each

and every Paratrooper contin-

ues to contribute to our over-

all mission. As a team, we are dependent on each other. From the

individual Rifleman or Mechanic to Battalion Commander, everyone is

equally critical to the team. We are also dependent, and thankful, forthe strong support of our 2 Fury families and friends. To put it simply,

our Paratroopers could not do it without the support of our families.

Our spouses, parents, siblings, and children are just as critical to our

mission readiness as the difficult training we conduct.

I wish everyone the very best over the coming summer months

and a well deserved August block leave period. Hopefully everyone

will have a chance to relax for a few weeks and recharge as we pre-

pare to kick off important Fall

training. Thank you for all you

do!!

2Fury6LTC Andrew S. Zieseniss

2nd Battalion 508th Parachute Infantry RegimentBldg B-1928 Red Devil Lane Fort Bragg, NC 28310BN Staff Duty Phone: 910-908-0097

July 2013

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Inside this issue:

2 Fury 6 1

Alpha Company 2

Bravo Company 3

Charlie Company 4

Delta Company 5

Foxtrot Company 6

HHC 7

FRSA / Chaplain 8 JOAX Edition


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Alpha Company

GREETINGS FROM ALPHA COMPANY!Alpha Company Troopers have been very busy with an

intensive training schedule. In May, Troopers partici-

pated in a myriad of activities during All American Week,

which culminated in a Division Review ceremony on Pike

Field. Shortly following this week, in early June troopers

conducted vigorous land navigation training in both class-

room and field environments. Troopers then conducted a

Battalion-level airborne assault to seize Luzon Drop Zone.

At the end of June, Troopers of A Co conducted a Joint

Access Exercise with 3rd

BCT. Troopers conducted anairborne assault onto Sicily DZ (OBJ Early) and then

seized multiple objectives in order to secure the area for

follow-on friendly operations. Throughout the week

Troopers successfully defended the DZ from repeated

enemy attacks and shined above their peers with their

discipline, initiative, and professionalism.

Heading into the future, 14-26 July A Co will be conduct-

ing training with 3rd Special Forces Group. Troopers will

then take much deserved leave and upon returning, they

will move into training and execution to earn the coveted

Expert Infantry Badge (EIB), a test which measures each

Troopers skill in a multitude of tasks specific to infantry-

men. After EIB, A Co will conduct another Intensive Train-

ing Cycle (ITC) to continue sharpening the skills that have

made it an outstanding organization. Alpha Company

has an exciting future and will continue to strive for excel-

lence to provide the Battalion, the Army, and the people

of the United States our unique capability to defend free-

dom anywhere in the world, under any conditions, at any

time, and win!

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CPT Garrison and 1SG Barnes

New TroopersPV2 Yeates

SGT Boyst

SPC Perez

PV2 Biancalana

PV2 Simpson

SPC Compson

PV2 Echovera

SSG Stallings

SSG Holiday

PV2 Zamora

SPC Moore

Recent PromotionsSPC Poindexter

PFC MacCall

SGT Hull

SGT Schloeder

1LT Boehm

SPC Latta

PV2 Solley

SGT Miles

SPC Luna

Alpha Company Paratroopers seize

Luzon Drop Zone as part of the

Battalion JOAX rehearsal jump.

Alpha Company Upcoming EventsTraining with 3rd SFG at AP Hill, Block Leave, EIB, ITC!

Alpha Company Troopers prepare to

jump with Soldiers from 3rd BCT as part

of the Joint Access Exercise (JOAX).

Alpha Company Paratroopers march across the parade grounds at Pike Field as part of

the All-American Week Division Review.


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Bravo Company

GREETINGS FROM BRAVO COMPANY!June started off with a bang for Bravo Company, literally. At the be-

ginning of the month the Company Fire Support Team (FiST), along

with leadership from each of the platoons, spent the day and night at

Observation Post 13 executing a Fire Support Coordination Exercise

(FSCX). The purpose of this exercise was for companies to demon-

strate their proficiency at integrating indirect fire assets in support of

offensive and defensive operations. In the midst of a steady rain,

platoon Forward Observers (FOs) found themselves calling fire mis-

sions from 120mm mortars, 155mm Howitzers and even A-10 Wart-

hogs in order to allow platoons to assault their objectives. As the

night iteration started, Bravo Company lit up the sky with illuminationrounds as the focus shifted to fires integration in support of a defen-

sive posture. The exercise proved to be an invaluable training event

for all involved as it allowed leaders at every level to see many of our

combat multipliers in action. As a testament to the hard work of the

Bravo Company FiST, our FOs, a job usually held by a Sergeant, were

commended for their performance despite the fact that none of them

were above the rank of Specialist.

The focus for the rest of the month was preparation for the culminat-

ing event, which was 2Fury taking part in 3BCTs Joint Operational

Access Exercise (JOAX). The intent of the operation was to simulate

an airborne assault in order to seize an airfield in a war torn country

that had the capabilities of chemical warfare. On the first night of the

exercise, it wasnt just rain falling from the sky but also 2,000 Para-

troopers from 30 aircraft on two separate drop zones. For the nextsix days Bravo Company was tasked with numerous missions, from

seizing a chemical factory to digging in fighting positions to prevent

the enemy from retaking the airfield. As the operation ended, the

most evident takeaway was the resolve of our men. Paratroopers

were asked to endure many hardships which included daily thunder-

storms, badgering mosquitoes and blistering heat. The latter was

especially enhanced once soldiers donned protective chemical suits

and protective gas masks in response to the threat of a chemical

weapons attack. Through it all, the Paratroopers of Bravo Company

carried their share of the burden and then some.

As this month winds down we would also like to recognize some of

our newcomers, Paratroopers who are leaving, were promoted or

graduated schools. We would first like to wish SGT Underwood, SGT

Newman and SGT Jukich luck as they end their time in service and

transition to the civilian world. SSG Turner will also be leaving shortly

for Civil Affairs. In the past month weve welcomed SGT Prather, SGT

Dreesen, SGT Allen, PV2 Grachen, PFC Kendrick, 1LT Pitcher and 1LT

Wheeler. We want to congratulate SPC Enriquez on passing Special

Forces Assessment and Selection and SPC Sullivan on passing

PSYOPs selection. SPC Chantrill, SPC Ott, SPC Lohman, SPC Kimball,

and SPC Smith were laterally promoted to Corporal, which bears

importance as it signifies their entrance into the ranks of non-

commissioned officers. PFC Merrill and PFC Felske were promoted to

the rank of Specialist. Finally we continue to cheer on SPC Epps as

he remains steadfast in his endeavors at Ranger School.


Bravo Company Upcoming EventsBlock Leave, EIB, ITC!

CPT Robinson and 1SG Goodart

Bravo Company prepares for the

defense during the JOAX.

The CO and 1SG look on as Bravo

Company Paratroopers descend under

canopy.

Conquering the obstacle course.

Bravo Company isnt afraid to get

dirty.

Bravos Mortar Section during the

JOAX.


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Charlie Company

GREETING FROM CHARLIECOMPANY!

The Paratroopers of Charlie Company successfully

completed Joint Operational Access Exercise 13-03.

It was the largest airborne operation conducted at

Fort Bragg in over a decade. The operation started

with an Airborne Assault at Sicily Drop Zone that then

transitioned into defensive operations. Throughout

the week, Charlie Company Soldiers participated in

multiple counter reconnaissance patrols and acted asthe Quick Reaction Force for several offensive opera-

tions. The mens hard work was critical to the suc-

cess of the battalion and brigade mission. The weeks

training tested and enhanced the skills and profi-

ciency of Charlie Company Paratroopers at all levels.

We would like to congratulate all of our Soldiers in-

volved for successfully completing a challenging train-

ing event. And as always, we are grateful to their fami-

lies for their ongoing support.

Lastly, Charlie Company would like to say goodbye to

LT LaBarge and LT Walmsley. They will be moving on

to do bigger and better things within the battalion, but

no longer as a part of Charlie Company. Their hard

work and dedication greatly contributed to our suc-cess. Charlie Company would also like to welcome

their replacements, LT Murray and LT Yackley. Both

young Officers will do great things for the company.


Charlie Company Upcoming EventsBlock Leave, EIB, ITC!

CPT Armenta and 1SG Clark

New TroopersPFC Callahan

PFC Kopti

SPC Bures

SPC Chance

PV2 Hernandez

Recent PromotionsSGT Nisonger

SPC Overmeyer

Charlie Company Paratroopers in MOPP gear during the JOAX.

A Charlie Company SAW gunner scans

his sector for OPFOR.

The Mortar Section running crew drills.

Charlie Company Paratroopers in full

MOPP gear.

An Avenger Air Defense System

dug in for the defense.


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Foxtrot Company

GREETINGS FROM FOXTROTCOMPANY!

THE MAINTENANCE PLATOON once again showed theirversatility during austere environment field operations.

SGT Hourigan led the initial air-land charge which con-

sisted of a contact truck, forklift, wrecker, and fueler to

assist HHC with Arrival/Departure Airfield Control

Group operations. Maintenance provided support to all

2Fury organic companies and all attached assets

which included a HIMARS Platoon, ADA Avengers, Engi-

neers, JNN Team, and a Chemical Team. They also

provided CL III support to the elements of 1Panther

during a 48 hour period.

THE DISTRIBUTION PLATOON is continuing to set thebar high for sustainment support during field exercises.

During the JOAX, they provided CL I and III to all the

Companies and enablers for a four day period. The

distribution Platoon was also critical in the defense

established by FSC during phase III of the JOAX.

THE DFAC continues to be the unsung heroes of theBattalion. They worked several hours a day preparing

over 600 meals for a four day period to support the

Battalion and its enablers. They did this while maintain-

ing the highest standards in field sanitation as well.

HQs section proved that no amount of multi tasking istoo difficult for FSC. The TOC managed to track over 9

sections working throughout the AO/LOC during the

entire duration of the JOAX.


Foxtrot Company Upcoming Events:Block Leave, ITC!

CPT Best and 1SG Thornton

Not sleet, nor rain, nor enormous

puddles will stand in FSCs way!

FSC Paratroopers conduct a

class on proper wear and fit of

the Protective Masks. The

class proved very useful during

the JOAX when the Battalion

was attacked with a simulated

chemical agent

Sustained airborne training.


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Headquarters and Headquarters Company

GREETINGS FROM HHC!Medical Platoon- We would like to congratulate 1LT Chang, SFC

Hagan, SGT Bridges, SPC Meagher, SPC Ornales, SPC Stolarski,

SPC Joyner, and PFC McKoy for earning the Expert Field Medical

Badge. Various medics trained for countless hours refining their

skills in order to provide the best combat medical care possible.

They worked tirelessly to learn and execute all the rigorous chal-

lenges that the course had to offer and ultimately succeeded.

Additionally, the medics did an outstanding job providing top

medical care during the JOAX with the 3 rd Brigade Combat Team.

Overall the training events improved the camaraderie of the pla-

toon and helped develop our craft for future operations.

Mortars- The two major training events that we tackled during the

month of June include both the Fire Support Control Exercise

(FSCX) as well as the Joint Operation Airfield Exercise (JOAX). Dur-

ing the FSCX, our paratroopers continued to get after it by con-

ducting coordinated fire missions with the use of both mortars

and artillery, as paratroopers on the ground maneuvered in close

proximity of actual rounds. During the JOAX, many of our para-

troopers continued to exceed their training limits. With long hours

and brutal weather, the platoon was tested to the limits with a

wide spectrum of obstacles. In the end, the mortar platoon is

trained and ready to fight any adversary on any ground. In lighter

news, the 2Fury family has been extended with the marriage of

PFC Mark Beck and Tyler Baker, as well as the marriage of SPCEthan Reber and Kelly Carter. Congratulations!

Scouts- Over the course of the last month, the troopers from the 2

-508th PIR Scout Platoon have engaged in a number of training

events that span from Basic Rifle Marksmanship, to being an

instrumental piece in a multi Brigade Joint Operation Air Exercise

that encompassed two brigades, 11 battalions, and more than 50

companies. On the night of 24JUNE2013 the Scout Platoon was

inserted to Sicily drop zone where they conducted simulated com-

bat operations over the next 7 days. SFC Alvey, SSG Huggins, and

SPC Lopez led the platoon through a week of rigorous training

that ranged from conducting Reconnaissance all the way to con-

ducting combat operations in an area where chemical weapons

have been employed. In the upcoming weeks the Scouts will con-

tinue to prepare themselves through both a life fire exercise onOP 13 and an External Evaluation the following week.

Congratulations are in order for SPC Walisky who graduated from

the 82nd Airborne Division's Pre-Ranger Course on 10JULY2013.

SPC Walisky reports to the US Army Ranger School on 20JU-

LY2013. Good luck Wali!


HHC Upcoming Events:Block Leave, EIB, ITC!

CPT Bedard and 1SG Hayes

SPC Joyner maneuvers through a

contaminated area after donning

his mask.

SPC Ornales proudly pins the

Expert Field Medical Badge on

one of his junior medics.New Troopers

SPC Birchenough, Justin

CPT Blackburn, Bryan

SPC Blackman, Norman

SPC Brodersen, VincentSPC Casper, Jonathan

PFC Cofield, Corion

CPT Cote, Pierce

PFC Foster, Travis

2LT Yackley, Christopher

SPC Frank, Jack

1LT Hernandez, Willian

2LT Jantzen, John

SSG Leduc, Christina

1LT Murray, Shane

SGT Wade, Duan

Recent PromotionsPFC Mccoy, Grant

PFC Foster, Travis

PFC Schieno, Dillon

SPC Czekus, Scott

SPC Felske, Jacob

SPC Merrill, Darreck

SPC Tiegs, Riley

SPC Dixon, Mitchelle

SPC Anderson, Ryan

SPC Woods, Kendrick

SGT Bridges, Jeffrey

SFC James, Jonathan

SGT Patterson, Devin

SGT Stockner, AlexSGT Wynne, Joshua

SSG Harbaugh, Robert

SGT Leach, Timothy

2F95 this is M20. Shot, over!


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Chaplains CornerThe 2FURY UMT would like to give special thanks to Delta

Company for constructing the field expedient Chapel pic-

tured above. Field ministry is always a terrific opportunity

to connect with our Troopers. Chaplain Belton had a blast

moving around Sicily Drop Zone during the JOAX to do just

that. Between counseling and field services, it was an

honor to live up to the Chaplain Corps motto of bringing

God to Soldiers and Soldiers to God.

Grace & Peace,

Chaplain Rob Belton

910.705.5973

[email protected]

SGT Ricky Nelson (Chaplain Assistant)

[email protected]

Training Schedule and Upcoming Important Events

Upcoming Training Events EIB and FIST CERT (19 AUG6 SEP) Intensive Training Cycle (0920 SEP and 23

27 SEP)Upcoming Training Holidays

29 JUL DONSA

3-18 AUG Block Leave

30 AUG02 SEP Labor Day Weekend

Upcoming FRG Events BN Steering Committee Meeting: 3 SEP

FRG Representatives EmailFRSA: [email protected]: [email protected]

Alpha:[email protected]:[email protected]

Charlie: [email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]

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Check out the Army Family Team

Building Program. This is a fun, edu-

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Army Family to enhance ones knowl-

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call (910) 396-AFTB (2382).

Location: Soldier Support Center 3rdFl., Wing A

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