Hellraisers

HHB, 1-14 FA – June 2013 Newsletter

Closing out the second full month of our deployment in the

United Arab Emirates, the Hellraisers continue their tradition of excel-

lence and professionalism. Your Soldiers continue to excel in every task

that is asked of them including life support operations, physical fitness,

training, and partnering with our coalition forces.

Soldiers like Specialists Michael Baker, James Bassett, and Troy

Powders represent the battery by performing above and beyond the call of

duty. Each has received recognition as Battery Soldier of the week for

their outstanding performance. Thank you for to each of you for all you

do to make our mission a success!

Camp Redleg has seen many stars throughout the month of June

with visits from Vice Admiral Harward, Central Command Deputy Com-

mander, and Major General Cheek, ARCENT Deputy Commander. Spe-

cialists Michael Baker and Christopher Alipio were recognized by Admi-

ral Harward for their outstanding performance over the last month. SGT

Ashley Foley and SPC Lymaris Ayala received coins of excellence from

Major General Cheek for their outstanding dedication and performance.

The Soldiers of Camp Redleg celebrated the Army’s 238th birth-

day on June 14th by participating in a battalion run on Al Minhad Airbase.

Soldiers displayed their pride in the Army as we ran past the living areas

of our coalition partners, sounding off with cadence. The outstanding

cooks in 578th Forward Support Company prepared a special meal. Hard

work paid off with the grand opening of the Redleg Coffee Shop on June

15th. The event celebrated an enduring partnership with our Emirati hosts

along with providing our Soldiers a taste of home with fresh coffee,

smoothies, and assorted food items. The Mayor’s Cell team worked hard

to provide tools for the opening in the form of gold construction hats and

a giant pair of scissors to cut the ribbon.

Soldiers were again afforded the opportunity to relax and enjoy

some of the special attractions Dubai has to offer by spending the day at

the Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa. What an amazing experience to be

atop the tallest building in the world and shop one of the largest malls in

the world while combat deployed!

A special thanks to our Family Readiness Team for hosting two

special events this month. The HHB led “Hugs for Heroes” event was a

huge success, allowing Families and Friends to make gifts to send to the

Soldiers here at Camp Redleg. The HHB potluck and social allowed the

Friends and Families to showcase their cooking skills and take time out to

socialize with one another. We appreciate your support and dedication!

1SG Kevin Carter CPT Brandon McKean

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NEWCOMERS

SSG Dickson joined

the Hellraiser team

from 578th FSC.

CELEBRATIONS

June 14th—Army

Birthday

June 16th— Happy

Father’s Day!

PROMOTIONS

MSG Mullennix to

SGM.

BIRTHDAYS

May – 1LT Anthony

Paris ,1LT Peter Fiol,

SGT Joseph Hernan-

dez, SGT James Sharp,

SPC Troy Powders,

SPC Danielle Harris,

SPC Patrick Edwards

June – 1SG Kevin

Carter, SPC Christo-

pher Alipio, SGT

Charles Bass, CSM

Dan Nolen, SFC Lean-

drew McDonald, SPC

Eric Milzarski, SFC

Sean Dillon, PFC Wil-

liam Huber

July—PFC Christopher

Tanchyk, SGT Domi-

nique Livas, CPT Na-

than Tate, SPC Nicho-

las Esposito, CW2 Mi-

chael Carney, PFC

Andrea Burton

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Photos

HHB, 1-14 FA – June 2013 Newsletter

SPC Powders provides com-

munications to the battalion.

Hellraiser Soldiers prepare to celebrate the Army’s 238th

Birthday with a battalion run.

(from left to right) SPC Baker, 1SG

Carter, CPT McKean and

AAFES employees: Steve, and Bob pose

for a photo during the Redleg Coffee Shop

grand opening.

Thank you to the

Family Readiness

Group for provid-

ing support from

the home front.

SFC McDonald and SPC Bassett

maintain the administrative

health of the battalion.

Alpha Battery continues to take the lead during the month of June. The battery has maintained a strong partner-

ship with our Field Artillery partners in UAE. The Emirates have valued our section chiefs’ mentorship while

they conduct crew certification on the HIMARS launcher and the Resupply Vehicle (RSV). Our battery also

conducts HIMARS demonstrations for all VIPs that come through Camp Redleg. Lastly, we conduct Digital

System Sustainment Training (DSST) throughout the week in order to maintain our mission readiness.

We used this month to establish our foundation as a battery during the deployment. We have received more Sol-

diers from Camp Buehring and quickly integrated these members of the unit into the camp. Our unit has done an

excellent job of getting Soldiers into the battle rhythm at Camp Redleg.

Soldiers continue to impress by completing a variety of tasks needed to

sustain the camp.

The Assassins would like to congratulate SSG Norville, SSG Nussbau-

mer, SSG Nunez, 2LT McFarland, and 1LT Norman for doing an excel-

lent job with our UAE partners. They have provided HIMARS demon-

strations and lectures to 18 UAE HIMARS crews. In addition, SSG

Norville and SSG Nussbaumer received coins from MG Gary Cheek for

their ability to increase the capabilities of our partners, as well as their

performance as SHARP representatives for the Battery and Battalion

respectively. We also congratulate SSG Garrett for winning the Assas-

sin of the Week after conducting crew certification with our partners.

His professionalism and skill played a tremendous part in improving relationship with them.

SGT Dickson and several others in the battalion have taken the lead to help establish the Fight House on Camp

Redleg. They have spent countless hours setting up tents, generators, ECUs, and other equipment to ensure that

people have a place to relieve some unwanted stress, and also improve their Modern Army Combatives Program

techniques.

Lastly, SGT Whigham and crew conducted a fantastic demonstration for MG Cheek allowing him to shoot a dry

fire mission from the launcher. He had a great time working alongside the Soldiers of Alpha Battery.

Thank you and all your families for their support and we wish you a wonderful summer.

1SG Robert Terrill CPT Sean A Grevious

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Never a dull moment here in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this past month. Bravo Battery continues to welcome

Soldiers and NCOs from Ft. Sill and Camp Buehring, Kuwait as visa and passports get processed and complete. Every Soldier

makes a huge difference to the mission here on Camp Redleg. June has been a busy month as the Battery continues to train and

improve our Security Forces capabilities, but also has begun refresher training on the HIMARS Launchers. This tough training

has given Soldiers an excellent opportunity to show what they are capable of, and each week we are selecting an outstanding

Soldier to represent the Battery to the Battalion as the Bravo Battery Warrior of the Week. So far in June, SGT Jonathan Martin,

SPC Rajeshwar Maurya, and SPC Edward Cowell were all selected as outstanding Soldiers who went above and beyond their

normal duties and supported the team and the mission.

Every Wednesday night this month, Bravo Battery

and its Soldiers have supported 1-14 FAR by coordinating,

executing and supervising ranges to enable the rest of the Bat-

talion to zero and qualify on their M4 or M16 rifles. The ranges usually run from about 1900 in the evening to 2AM the next

morning. Our Soldiers are showing the Battalion that Bravo Soldiers are able to execute any mission that they are given, even

when that mission may run most of the night. Obviously when working hard, Soldiers also need a chance to relax. In June,

Bravo Soldiers were invited to attend a British entertainment show (similar to a USO show) with a comedian and a live band. A

couple of weeks later, Soldiers were treated to a pizza dinner, by the battery leadership, to give them a break from the Dining

Facility for at least one night. More Soldiers were provided an opportunity also been given the opportunity to go to the Austra-

lian area in order to play some volleyball. Bravo Battery Soldiers beat both the Australian and British Security Forces volleyball

teams three times now, more than any other of the coalition. We are determined to continue this winning record and include

more Soldiers in the weekly sporting competition.

This past month has seen several Soldiers demonstrate their dedi-

cation to the Blackhorse and Army family. SGT Jonathan Martin, SGT

David Cody, and SPC Edward Cowell all decided to extend their service

contracts, demonstrating their personal courage, and commitment to the

team effort here in UAE, and dedication to the US ARMY.

Thanks to all the Families for the unconditional, unending sup-

port that you send to the Soldiers of Bravo Battery. As the temperatures

here continue to climb, and the days continue to feel longer and longer, the

comfort and reassurance that you provide through care packages, letters,

emails, phone calls, and prayers keep us going. Not a single Soldier goes

a day without thinking about his or her family back home. You have

much to be proud of in each Soldier here, and we will continue to do eve-

rything we can to serve proudly. Thank you again for your support.

1SG Michael McLaughlin CPT Justin Thorkildsen

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Phoenix Warriors and Family,

We continue to support the mission overseas and are elated that two months have already passed.

Many improvements have occurred and will continue to occur at Camp Redleg. Last month, the

kitchen and the latrines were upgraded which provided a huge morale boast for our Soldiers.

New gym equipment is currently on its way. I know many of our Soldiers are looking forward to

more intense and efficient workouts. We also had the grand opening of the Coffee Shop, which

was very exciting.

Your Soldiers are ecstatic about the upcoming trips that are being planned to Dubai. This is a

great opportunity for them to experience a new culture and take a break from their daily duties.

I hope that everyone on the home front has enjoyed all the photos that we have been able to send

home. Please keep in mind that there are local security limitations on taking pictures. We will

continue to do our best to supply pictures of the ones you love and miss.

I continue to encourage you all to participate in the various FRG activities. It is wonderful for us

to see pictures our families engaged and providing support for us. This deployment will be much

harder without your support. Thanks for all you do!

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T-Shirt Design Contest Rules:

1. The background for the design must be white, black, gray, gold, or yellow“578th FSC FRG” or

“Phoenix Warriors” must be incorporated into the design

2. Must be submitted by midnight on 28 June 2013

3. The winner will receive two free T-shirts!

4. Must have a design for the front and back.

Be creative! You can choose to do a small logo on the front and a large design on the back. You

can do a large design on the front and back. You can ask your friends or family for help. The sky

is the limit. The winning design will be sent to fundraising for approval to sell. The money will

be used for our Welcome Home Events and Ceremony!

Submit designs to Frg_578fsc@yahoo.com

Congrats Sutton Family!!

1SG Benjamin Logsdon CPT Adrien Flonnory

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Upcoming Events

June 21 Last day to submit

pictures videos to send to your

Soldier. E-mail

frg_578fsc@yahoo.com

June 25, Meet & Greet, Cherry

Berry at 1800. FREE ice cream

for the first ten people!

June 27 Extreme Coupons!,

FRC in BLDG 3423 at 1800

June 28 Last day to submit T-

shirt Designs

July 1 Start “Walk for 578th!”

We will open a group for all

those that want to participate.

Our goal is to walk the distance

from Lawton to UAE before

our Soldiers return home. This

is a great FRG Activity that can

be done anywhere anytime!

Our group page will be coming

soon!

July 4 Independence Day

July 5 Trace Atkins Concert,

Fort Sill Polo Field

July 8 RACH will have limited

Outpatient Services every Fri-

day from 8 July-19 Sept.

July 10 School & Sports

Physicals will be offered to

Active Duty Family Members,

ages 4-18, from 10 July – 14

Aug (Wednesdays only) from

0800-1100 and 1300-1600 in

the Pediatric Clinic. Call 558-

2000 to make an appointment

July 23 FRG Meeting, FRC in

BLDG 3423 at 1800

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In the past few weeks, the LNO Outlaws have maintained a steady pace in training, even with the increased movement

of Soldiers to join their fellow Camp Redleg Soldiers in UAE. The LNO cell has successfully supported operations in the

United Arab Emirates, providing both supplies and additional Soldiers. Outlaw Soldiers have managed to adjust to life here at

Camp Buehring, Kuwait and continue to have high morale while pushing forward in carrying out their tasks.

The Outlaw’s counterpart here at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, is Alpha 2-20 FA. They were able to conduct a live fire

and partner with the Jordanian Army for Operation Golden Lances III. The mission showed the unit’s ability to train and mentor

in any environment by firing and training with the Jordanian Army. With their recent return back to Camp Buehring, the Rene-

gades continue to work diligently at equipment transfers and turn ins. The Renegade Soldiers continue to have high levels of

motivation as their return date to Fort Hood, TX quickly approaches.

The Soldiers, still training under the LNO cell, have continued to face every training opportunity head on, fully fulfill-

ing the 1-14 Field Artillery’s value of “War Fighting Focus”. The Soldiers have stayed motivated by conducting multiple train-

ing sessions with weapons simulators, vehicle rollover simulators, as well as sexual harassment awareness and safety briefs.

Outlaw Soldiers have also been able to enjoy multiple morale, welfare, and recreational opportunities including a recent trip to

the 360 Mall and Maritime Museum in Kuwait. There have been numerous 5K/ Holiday Fun runs and the recent development of

a Saturday volleyball tournament; which received strong participation from all of the LNO Outlaw Soldiers. Bravo Battery Sol-

diers in Kuwait were also able to celebrate the re-enlistment of SPC William Kerley with the Camp Buehring Fire Department.

Although missing loved ones constantly, the LNO Outlaws have continued to adapt to deployment life. They are fo-

cused on accomplishing the tasks at hand and returning home safely to their friends and family. Thank you to all of those back

on the home front for the love and constant support of our STEEL WARRIORS!

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MSG Corey Powell

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SPC Kerley’s reenlistment with 2LT Bell at

the Camp Buehring fire department.

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Alpha Battery Soldiers on the recent Morale, Wel-

fare, and Recreation trip to the Maritime Museum

Bravo Soldiers with the Camp Buehring Fire

Department following the enlistment cere-

mony

A/ 2-20 Sections arrival into Jordan for

Golden Lances III

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Steel Warrior Families

Wow it is hard to believe another month has come and gone. Now that the month of July is coming with another holi-

day, please remember to tell me and CPT Highstrom your physical address and how long you will be gone so we can track this

information. Since I am talking about updates, please contact me if you have changed a phone number, email, if you moved

houses, or had a new baby. Keeping information updated allows more information to be passed in an efficient manner. Informa-

tion may be passed to you via a phone dialing system, there will be a recorded message for you to hear. The number for the sys-

tem is 281-207-4890. Please put this number in your phone so you will understand it is not a salesman trying to get you to buy

something.

There are some exciting events that the batteries will be doing in July. Bravo will have a 4th of July pool party to cele-

brate the day. If you do not know the address, please contact Kristen or Bobbie so they can share the information. Alpha Bat-

tery is participating in the Relay for Life that will be occurring on 12 July, please contact Janine if you have questions regarding

this event. HHB has a family bowling night at Twin Oaks Bowling Center on 18 July. Lanes have been reserved, please contact

your POC or Jenny for more information. And last but not least, 578 will host a potluck on 23 July at building 3423.

Post is also having some events for July that you can participate in. First there is a July 5th concert being held on the

Polo field. Another event being offered is Family Appreciation Day on 13 July at LETRA from 1000-1600. Lunch will be

served from 1200-1400. Everything is being advertise as FREE. If bowling is your thing, there is a bowling camp for 6-19 year

olds at Twin Oaks on 15-19 July from 1300-1600, cost is $30 or $38 to include a shirt. If you would rather do a soccer camp

there will be one on 29 July trough 2 August. You must register for this one. The cost is $100 if you use the code PRED80.

there will be 2 camps, one for 7-11 year olds from 0900-1200 and one for 12-15 year olds from 1700-2000. Please contact

neil@coervertexas.com if you would like to attend.

If you are wanting a t-shirt, HHB is still selling them, please contact Michelle or Jenny. 578 FSC will be selling their

battery shirt as soon as the design contest is over. Do you have an idea for the shirts? Please contact Vanessa. Details are in

the Phoenix section of this newsletter. Deadline is coming soon.

And finally for this month, the Battalion is considering doing a Battalion wide event to mark the half way point in Sep-

tember. This will take lots of individuals to plan and execute. If you have ideas and would like to help out, please contact me as

soon as possible.

Mary Miller

1-14 BN FRSA

580-917-6221

F A M I L Y R E A D I N E S S

FRSA

Steel Warrior Families