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Tarheel Guardsman

February/March 2013

Three Events

Combined Into One Weekend

25 - 27 April 2013Winston-Salem, NC

Please join us for a great

weekend!

See pages 6-7 for more information.

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TAG’sCornerMaj. Gen. Gregory A. Lusk

Adjutant General of NC

NC Adjutant General – MG Greg Luskhttp://www.facebook.com/NCAdjutantGeneralhttp://twitter.com/NCTAG

NC Assistant Adjutant General Air – Brig. Gen. Todd Kellyhttp://facebook.com/NCAirAAGhttp://twitter.com/NCAirAAG

NC Senior Enlisted Leader – Command Sgt. Maj. John Swarthttp://www.facebook.com/NCCSMhttp://twitter.com/NCSCSM

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Changes and opportunities have come with the new year.

We have a new governor and a new secretary of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. The start of a new legislative season has brought new faces to the North Carolina General Assembly as well as our state’s congressional delegation. Opportunities abound to tell our new civilian leaders about the outstanding jobs you do for our state and our country every day. We can’t lose any chance to remind them that hundreds of you remain on active duty and deployed around the nation and around the world, many of you in harm’s way. Still hundreds more of you are in the on-deck circle waiting for orders to kick in and send you to post-mobilization training and then down range to tackle vital missions for America. I never hesitate to remind our leaders that our North Carolina National Guardsmen, not deployed overseas, are forward deployed

into every county of North Carolina – ready, reliable, and responsive to the needs of our fellow North Carolinians. At this writing, we have temporarily avoided the so-called “Fiscal Cliff,” but are warily eyeing the actions of our nation’s lawmakers as we approach the new deadline of March 1. The ongoing discussion has generated a lot of angst among our force. Though the crystal ball is fuzzy as I sit here today, civilian leadership at all levels has repeatedly assured the military that support for our uniformed members will not slacken. Having said that, it’s not clear what the negotiating process will yield for things like maintenance funds, new construction, new equipment and the civilian workforce. While layoffs will almost certainly be avoided, the potential for furloughs is there. Secretary Leon Panetta has already ordered a civilian hiring freeze to help offset the potential impact of cuts if a deal can’t be reached by the beginning of March. The bottom line is that while the picture is not rosy, it is at least not as grim as it could have been. Of course, we will continue to make the case for additional force structure for North Carolina. We have a lot to offer in emerging arenas like cyber security, and we will discuss the potential for expanded North Carolina National Guard missions with lawmakers at all levels. One of the highest priorities for our force has been, and continues to be, improvements to our infrastructure. The difficult job of maintaining our ready team is made more difficult when armories have significant maintenance issues. The problems brought on by these austere fiscal times will make meeting our needs even more challenging, but we will continue to beat the drum for much-needed improvements. Our state’s finest citizens deserve the finest facilities. As always, I want to thank the families of our Soldiers and Airmen. Our Citizen Soldiers and Airmen continuously, professionally, and selflessly answer the call. Our families, similarly, continuously, quietly, and stoically support our continued service to state and country. Without them, we would most certainly be a hollow force. Likewise, we can’t forget the contributions from our civilian employers. We have historically enjoyed overwhelming support from this vital part of our team, and we will continue to recognize that in 2013. I encourage all of our Soldiers and Airmen to honor their employers by putting them in for ESGR awards. It only takes a few minutes, but it goes a long way toward reminding these important people just how important a role they play in the security of our state and our nation. Again, thank you all for what you do. I look forward to visiting with as many of you as I can in the new year. Don’t hesitate to contact me, Air Guard commander Brig. Gen. Todd Kelly, state command chief warrant officer CW5 Rick Comer, state senior enlisted leader Command Sgt. Maj. John Swart or state command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Pickett, with any concerns or attaboys. Always Ready, Ready Team!

NC Command Chief Warrant Officer Rick Comerhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/NC-Command-Chief-Warrant-Officer/261726843901458http://www.twitter.com/NCCWO

NC Command Chief Master Sergeant Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Picketthttp://www.facebook.com/pages/NC-State-Command-Chief-Master-Sergeant/330777956943662http://www.twitter.com/NCCmdChief

TAG email contact: [email protected]

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Address changes or questions? Call us toll free in NC at

1-800-821-6159 or if out of state, 919-851-3390.

Our email address is [email protected] and our web site is

www.ncnga.org

Deadline for submitting articles to the Tarheel Guardsman:

APR/MAY issue: 1 MAR 2013

Send articles/photos to Teri Foster, Editor at the NCNGA (7410 Chapel Hill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607-5047) or email ([email protected])

Officers Executive Council

Teri Foster, Editor

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2013 Volume 47 Number 1Official publication of the North Carolina National Guard Association

NCNGA:Combined Event Information 6,7Application for Office 11Educational Foundation Golf Tournament 13In Memoriam List 14Legacy Bridge Program 15

NC National Guard:Guard Participates in Inauguration Ceremony 45th Bn 113th FA Deploys 8875th EN Co News 10Tarheel ChalleNGe Graduation 12

Contents:

TARHEEL GUARDSMAN

The Tarheel Guardsman, (ISSN 10618392) is published bi-monthly for the Army and Air National Guard of North Carolina, by the North Carolina National Guard Association, 7410 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607-5047. Periodicals postage paid at Raleigh, NC 27676-9651. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Tarheel Guardsman, 7410 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607-5047. The Tarheel Guardsman is the official publication of the North Carolina National Guard Association, a non-profit organization. The publication’s mission is to promote the general welfare of the NCNGA, assist in increasing the readiness of the NC Army and Air National Guard of North Carolina and serve as a vehicle of expression for members of the National Guard. Members receive the publication free with their membership. The annual subscription rate for non-members of the Association is $15.00. Please include your old address when requesting change of address. Deadline for submitted material to the Tarheel Guardsman is the 5th of the month, two months preceding the calendar date of issue. Manuscripts and photographs on subjects of general interest are invited. Unless otherwise indicated, material may be reprinted provided credit is given to the Tarheel Guardsman and the author where listed. Articles and photos will not be returned, unless requested. (USPS 533-640) Advertising is accepted. For details contact the Association headquarters. Advertising, including political ads, published in this publication does not represent the endorsement or approval of the North Carolina National Guard Association.

STAFFExecutive Director

Adene TylerInsurance Administrator

Teri FosterAssistant Insurance Administrator

Rhonda ArndtExecutive Assistant

Kathy FordNCNGA Educational Foundation

AdministratorPeggy Robinson

Cover Photos:Clockwise, from left: Downtown Winston-Salem Arts District, Sciworks, Bethabara Park, Nightlife in down-town Winston-Salem, and Old Salem.

Do you have a high school senior?

It’s not too late to submit a scholarship application to the NCNGA Educational Foundation. Deadline for high school seniors is 1 March 2013 (college students and graduates, the deadline is 1 February 2013). For more information: http://ncnga.org/benefits/education-foundation-2/scholarship-information/

30th HBCTScott Schnack

Bobby Lumsden130th MEB

Diana StumpfRussell Thorington

60th Troop CommandTom HolcombDale Baker, Jr.

449th TABThomas Underwood

Stephen Davis113th Sustainment BDE

Billy HillStephen McCormick

JFHQ-NCCharlene Johnson

Wes Morrison139th Regiment (CA)

Ronald HillK. Todd Helms

Air GuardWendy LarsenScott Harrell

Associate ClassJohn Sweat, Jr.

Al RoseJunior CouncilLonnie Brooks

Leverne Jackman, Jr.

President Ronnie Honeycutt

Vice PresidentBernie Williford

Past PresidentFisk Outwater

Secretary-TreasurerAdene Tyler

Judge AdvocateRick Fay

ChaplainK. Carl Singley


RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina National Guard's 440th Army Band and a Joint Color Guard at the North Carolina State Capitol Building before and during the Inauguration Ceremony for North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, Janu-ary 5, 2013. (Photos via NC Archives)

NC National Guard Participates in Governor McCrory’s Inauguration Ceremony

RALEIGH, NC — North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, civilian staff, service organizations and other vendors hosted the Tarheel Homecoming celebration, held at the NCNG’s Joint Force Headquarters, on December 13, 2012. Tarheel Home-coming invites NCNG retirees and prior service members to learn more about current Guard operations and provide information on retiree benefits. This year, attendees also celebrated the National Guard’s 376th birthday.

NC National Guard Tarheel HomecomingBy Sgt. 1st Class Robert Jordan, NCNG Public Affairs


As a member of the NCNGA, you are entitled to discounts from many businesses, nationwide and statewide, these are just a few of our newest discounts. If you would like a complete listing, please contact Kathy Ford at 1-800-821-6159, ext. 2 or check out our website - www.ncnga.org/benefits.

Brunswick Pest Control - 10% off goods and services. Muliple locations. http://www.brunswickpestcontrol.com/

Sam’s Club – See website for latest special. www.ncnga.org/benefits

VIP Nail Salon – 10% Military Discount. http://vipnailspa.net/ 919-231-0551. Owned by NC Guardsman.

Group Buying Discount ProgramNew Benefits

GREENVILLE, NC – Runners gathered for the “Reindeer Dash for Cash,” an annual fundraising race for the Captain Christopher Cash Memorial Foundation of NC, Inc., held December 2, 2012. Soldiers and civilian runners of all ages ran a five-kilometer and 10-mile race in remembrance of Army Cpt. Christopher Scott Cash, commander of A Company, 120th Combined Arms Battalion (CAB), North Carolina National Guard, who died serving his country in Iraq in 2004. A first-time runner running the 5k race, Army Sgt. Major Robert Bowen with the 120th CAB said that he knew Cash through the National Guard and ran in remembrance. “Captain Cash always said that he wanted to make a change and put a positive influence on the Guard,” said Bowen. The first time Army Lt. Col. Wes Morrison, 120th CAB commander, ran the Reindeer Dash for Cash was in Iraq during his second deployment. Morrison said that a run was held there for Cash since the soldiers could not be home to run the race. He and Cash were friends who both served together as company commanders in 120th CAB and deployed in Iraq together in 2004, he said. Morrison ran the 5k today to have the opportunity to give back to the community. He said that this year is his third year running for the cause.

Army Major Chris Padgett, 139th Training Regiment, formerly in the 120th CAB, ran the 5k today for the fourth time. “Cash was my company commander in Iraq and running this race is a good way to give back,” said Padgett. “Chris just liked to laugh. Everyone talks about his smile. He liked to have a good time,” Padgett said. “This is a great cause and it has become more of a reunion than a race.” Charles E. Daniels, a retired Master Sgt. of the 252nd Combined Arms Battalion, also ran the 5k. “Cash was a platoon leader in Windsor, my hometown, and my instructor at a junior leadership course,” said Daniels. “I didn’t know him that well but I served with a lot of soldiers who had previously served with Captain Cash. I mainly remember him for his energy and leadership. He was a very up-beat guy. Always smiling, always positive, always up for any challenge,” said Daniels. Cash’s wife, Dawn Cash-Salau, said that the run raises scholarship money for East Carolina University, Pitt Community College, NC National Guard Association Educational Foundation, and North Carolina Wesleyan College. Cash was a graduate of ECU and the run is held in December because Christmas was Chris’ favorite time of year according to Cash-Salu. “A lot of people who run the race just want to carry on Chris’ legacy of helping people. He loved helping people and he loved running,” she said. Cash-Salau said that Cpt. Cash used to run in a benefit that raised money for cancer research. “This year, the first water stop is all staffed by scholarship recipients,” she said. “They were happy to get involved in a charity that had helped them.”

Reindeer Dash for CashSubmitted by Sgt. 1st Class Robert Jordan, NCNG Public Affairs

Planning a Romantic Getaway for Valentine’s Day Weekend?

If you are going to Asheville, don’t for-get the NCNGA sells Biltmore tickets for $39 each. Call Kathy Ford at 1-800-821-6159 ext 2 for more information.


COMBINED EVENT REGISTRATION FEES

Retirees & Spouse/Guest (based on rank at retirement)

By 31 MarchPer person

*After 1 AprilPer person Total

E1-E4 & Spouse/Guest $20 $30 $

E5-E7/WO1-WO2/O1-O2 & Spouse/Guest $35 $45

All other ranks & Spouse/Guest $40 $50

Non-Military $35 $45

Child(ren) (meal only) $20 $30

Credit Card Fee $3

TOTAL $

Registrant’s Name _____________________________________ __________ Yes No Yes No

Spouse/Guest Name ___________________________________ __________ Yes No Yes No

Address ________________________________________________________ Unit: City_______________________________ State________ Zip____________ ______________________ Telephone ____________________________E-mail_____________________________________________

NC National Guard Association & NCNG Combined Event Registration Twin City Quarter, Winston-Salem, NC

25-27 April 2013

Method of Payment: ____Check enclosed (payable to NCNGA) ____Charge my: ____MasterCard ____Visa

Account #________________________________ Expiration date ____________3 digit security code ______

Authorized Signature ____________________________________________________________________ There will be a $23 Fee for Returned Checks.

Complete & Return To:NCNGA, 7410 Chapel Hill Rd. Raleigh, NC 27607 (Or Fax to: 919-859-4990 Or Call: 919-851-3390)

_____Joint Force Headquarters

_____145th Airlift Wing

_____60th Troop Command

_____130th MEB

_____30th Armored Bde Combat Team

_____449th Theater Aviation Brigade

_____113th Sustainment Brigade

_____139th Regiment (Combat Arms)

_____Retirees

_____Open Seating

Attending Business Session: Member: Friday Yes No Saturday Yes No

Seating Preference (if any)

Attending Friday Dance: Member: Yes No Spouse/Guest: Yes No

*We are unable to accept registration AFTER 15 April 2013

AssociationMember

FirstConventionRank

Links to on-line registration and hotel registration are available on our website at: http://www.ncnga.org/CombinedEvent2

Saturday Dinner Choices Attendee: Spouse/Guest: Beef Beef Chicken Chicken Vegetarian Vegetarian


The North Carolina National Guard Association’s Annual Convention, and the Enlisted and Officer Military Balls are joining forces in 2013 for a special weekend of fun, fellowship and camaraderie. This event will be held 25-27 April 2013 at the Twin City Quarter in Winston-Salem, NC. What is the Twin City Quarter? It is comprised of the Marriott Hotel, Embassy Suites Hotel and Benton Convention Center — all connected with a covered walkway and in beautiful, downtown Winston-Salem. Why combine all these events? Well, we hope to save you some money and eliminate another Guard related weekend. We really hope you will plan to come early and enjoy the activities of the NC National Guard Association annual convention. For one registration price, you can attend the Business Sessions and learn about YOUR Association, attend the Friday night hospitality rooms and dance — and then attend the grand finale: The Combined Event Ball. If you are able to come on Thursday, you can participate in the NCNGA Educational Foundation’s golf tournament and later that evening, try your luck at winning $4,000 at the Foundation’s annual Reverse Drawing (ticket required). Then you will have most of Friday to enjoy a visit to Old Salem, the downtown arts district, the Winston Cup Museum for race fans, the Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, shopping, or golf before joining the Association for their activities on Friday afternoon/evening. Hotel rooms are blocked for Thursday, Friday and Saturday — so reserve your room today! (Marriott Hotel - 1-800-320-0934 or Embassy Suites - 1-800-696-6107) Hotel cut-off date is 31 March 2013.) Are you a regular attendee to the NC National Guard Association Annual Convention? If so, don’t worry — this is going to be a unique event and a lot of fun. There will be a lot of attendees for the dinner and dance on Saturday evening, and the dress will remind those of you that have been attending for quite a few years of the “old times” when we used to dress up for the Saturday evening event. You will also have the opportunity to meet the leadership of the NC National Guard and visit with your current and former unit members. It is going to be fun and different — don’t miss this event!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thursday, 25 April 2013 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Educational Foundation Golf Tournament - Tanglewood Golf Club, Clemmons, NC

6:30 p.m. - until Educational Foundation Reverse Drawing - Winston-Salem Armory

Friday, 26 April 2013

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration/Exhibitors/ Silent Auction 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. First Business Session 52nd Annual Convention

4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Enlisted/Junior Office Forum

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Hospitality Rooms Open

8:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Dance/DJ/Cash Bar

Saturday, 27 April 2013 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration/Exhibitors/ Silent Auction

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Second Business Session Awards & Installation Ceremonies

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. NCNGA Auxiliary Business Session

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Unit Representative Workshop

12:00 noon Enlisted Awards Luncheon

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Educational Foundation Annual Meeting

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Social Hour/Cash Bar/Hosp. Rms

5:45 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Dinner/Dance/Cash Bar

NC National Guard Association&

NC National Guard

Combined Event25-27 April 2013

Tentative Schedule of Events

COMBINED EVENT INFORMATION


ATTENTION RETIREES!On April 25-27, 2013, the North

Carolina National Guard Association will conduct its 52nd Annual Convention at the Twin City Quarter, Winston, NC. A retiree group will again sponsor a retiree hospitality room which will be located in the Marriott Hotel, one of the two event facilities. This initiative will provide us an opportunity to maintain connectivity between active guardsmen and those of us who are retired. We are again excited about continuing a retiree hospitality room for the third straight year, but it takes money and volunteer help to continue this event. The purpose of this article is to request your support. We would like you to consider a donation of $10 to $25. Checks may be made payable to: Retiree Hospitality Room—2013 and mail to

the Association office at 7410 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607 no later than March 15 in order for us to begin serious planning. If you are planning to attend the convention and would be willing to assist in the setup, operation of and cleanup of the area, please include a note along with your donation. Our association has provided many benefits for our membership over the years. We enjoy the benefit of the State Retirement Plan every month! Please seriously consider sending a donation today, and come have a great time and make our hospitality room the place to be. Please feel free to contact those listed below if you have any questions or concerns.

John Atkinson Kerney Peoples 910-739-3567 919-389-7725

Al Rose Gene Ray 704-491-4797 [email protected]

Steve Blackwood 919-724-0625

Members of 5th Battalion 113th FA saluting during the Transfer of Authority Ceremony. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Elliot Westbrook)

5th BN 113th FA Deploys to Egypt

RALEIGH, NC – Nearly 400 North Carolina National Guard Soldiers from units based in Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem and Reidsville are deployed for peacekeeping duty in the Sinai. The Triad-area units, along with a fifth element based in Louisburg, NC, make up the NC Guard’s 5th Battalion, 113th Field Artillery Regiment. The unit will observe and report on compliance with the 1979 peace accord between Israel and Egypt.


Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, recently announced the agency is expanding the services available with a my Social Security account, a personalized online account that people can use beginning in their working years and continuing throughout the time they receive Social Security benefits. More than 60 million Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients can now access their benefit verification letter, payment history, and earnings record instantly using their online account. Social Security beneficiaries also can change their address and start or change direct deposit information online. "We are making it even easier for people to do their business with us from the comfort of their home, office, or library," Commissioner Astrue said. "I encourage people of all ages to take advantage of our award-winning online services and check out the new features available through an online my Social Security account." Social Security beneficiaries and SSI recipients with a my Social Security account can go online and get an official benefit verification letter instantly. The benefit verification letter serves as proof of income to secure loans, mortgages and other housing, and state or local benefits.

Additionally, people use the letter to prove current Medicare health insurance coverage, retirement or disability status, and age. People can print or save a customized letter. Social Security processed nearly nine million requests for benefit verification letters in the past year. This new online service allows people to conduct business with Social Security without having to visit an office or make a phone call, and very often wait for a letter to arrive in the mail. It also will reduce the time spent by employees completing these requests and free them to focus on other workloads. People age 18 and older can sign up for an account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. Once there, they must be able to provide information about themselves and answers to questions that only they are likely to know. After completing the secure verification process, people can create a my Social Security account with a unique user name and password to access their information. People age 18 and older who are not receiving benefits can sign up for a my Social Security account to get a personalized online Social Security Statement. The online Statement provides eligible workers with secure and convenient access to their Social Security earnings and benefit information, and estimates of future benefits they can use to plan for their retirement. In addition, the portal also includes links to information about other online services, such as applications for retirement, disability and Medicare. "Given our significantly reduced funding, we have to find innovative ways to continue to meet the needs of the American people without compromising service," said Commissioner Astrue. "These new enhancements will allow us to provide faster service to more people in more places." For more information, please go to www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

Social Security Announces New Online Services Available with a “My Social Security Account”

RALEIGH, NC – Army Col. Chaplain Phil-lip Glick retired after more than 30 years of service to state and nation at a ceremony at the North Carolina National Guard Joint Force Headquarters recently. His service stretched from his draft notice in the last Vietnam Conflict lottery in 1972 to his retirement as the NCNG’s Senior Army Command Chaplain. “God works in mysterious ways,” said Glick. He served from 1972 to 1983 on Active Duty and after seminary commissioned as an Army First Lieutenant in the NCNG in 1989. He has two wartime deployments with NCNG to Iraq and Afghanistan. “Friends, family and Soldiers

steadied me and welcomed me home,” said Glick. He is the cur-rent Rector of Saint Andrew’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Nags Head. “We in the Guard leave our community, serve and come back,” said Glick. (U.S. Army Photos by Pfc. Lindsay Cooper and Sgt. 1st Class Robert Jordan, North Carolina National Guard Public Affairs)

Chaplain Glick Retires With More Than 30 Years Service


Securing the flag:

Left to right, SPC Matthew Nethery (Lansing, NC), SPC Ronald Gardner (Kannapolis, NC), Reggie Shumate (N. Wilkesboro), and SPC Zane Eldridge (Hamptonville, NC).

We can’t build a snowman in the desert yet, but we can build a rockman!! Left is SPC Timothy Taylor from Winston-Salem, and on the right is SPC David Lyons from Boon-ville, NC. (Rockman does not have a name as of yet!)

Members of the 875th EN CO mail team are surrounded by care boxes sent to them by the NC State Employees Credit Union staff and members. The boxes were very much appreciated by the unit members.

875th Engineer Company NewsSubmitted by SFC Willie N. Nethery, Operations NCO

L-R: SGT Eric Witherspoon, SGT Eric Wilson, and SPC Shane Andrews.

The 875th Engineer Company is conducting construction engineering operations in the region as part of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. The 875th mission is to construct a staging area to prepare military equipment for transfer back to the US as the December 2014 deadline nears for the withdrawal of all US combat forces from the country.

The Soldiers of the 875th Engineer Company of the NC Army National Guard, based in North Wilkesboro and Lexington, NC recently participated in a re-enlistment ceremony in northern Afghanistan. The 875th is currently deployed to the region in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The ceremony recognized the continued commitment to duty of three Soldiers assigned to the unit. The Soldiers extended their enlistments in the National Guard by six years. The Soldiers are; SGT Eric Witherspoon of North Wilkesboro, SGT Eric Wilson of Hickory and SPC Shane Andrews from Pilot Mountain, NC. The Soldiers recited the oath of enlistment as given by their Commander, CPT William Dudley from Concord, NC. Assisting the Commander was First Sergeant Ted Leonhardt of Dallas, NC. The ceremony was witnessed by the 3rd Platoon from North Wilkesboro.


The Nominating & Credentials Committee is actively seeking qualified candidates to run for Executive Council seats. Upcoming vacancies for each major command will be filled at the next convention to be held 25-27 April 2013 at the Twin City Quarters in Winston-Salem, NC. Qualifications to run for office: you must be a member of the North Carolina National Guard Association and have served on an active committee within the past five years (except Junior Council members). If you are qualified (see above) and interested in being an important part of your Association, complete the application below and mail to the NCNGA. If you have any questions, please contact Teri Foster at the NCNGA 1-800-821-6159 ext 1 ([email protected]).

Indicate office you want to be considered for: ___ President (at large)___ Vice President (at large)___ 30th ABCT – Council Seat ___ 130th MEB – 2 Council Seats ___ 60th Troop Command – 2 Council Seats ___ JFHQ-NC – Council Seat ___ HQ 449th Theatre Avn Bde – Council Seat___ 139th Regiment (CA) – Two (2) Council Seats ___ HQ 113th Sustainment Bde – Council Seat___ Air National Guard – Council Seat___ Junior Council – Council Seat___ Associate Membership – Council Seat

Deadline for submitting applications: 1 April 2013

2013-2014Application for Nomination

Candidate for the Executive Council North Carolina National Guard Association

Name Home AddressCity State ZipHome Telephone No.Business Telephone No.UnitEmail address:

Attach a list of your current/past committeeand/or Executive Council involvement.

Help Your Association – Run for the NCNGA Executive Council!

Would you like to win this Stanley Tool Box?

Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 and can be purchased from any NCNGA Educational Foundation Board Member or by contacting Peggy Robinson at 1-800-821-6159 ext. 5.

The drawing will be held during the 2013 Convention in Winston-Salem.

NCNGA Educational Foundation Fundraiser Raffle The North Carolina National Guard Association Educational Foundation will have a raffle with the Grand Prize of $2,000 and a second prize of $100. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 and can be purchased from any NCNGA Educational Foundation Board Member or by contacting Peggy Robinson at 1-800-821-6159 ext. 5.

The drawing will be held during the 2013 Convention in Winston-Salem. (Winner assumes all responsibility for local, state & federal taxes)


Months of hard work, sweat, tears, hope and discipline came to fruition at the

graduation ceremony for 114 cadets of the North Carolina National Guard's Tarheel Chal-leNGe Academy held at the Sampson County Agri-Exposition Center recently. Friends, family, and distinguished guests cheered the cadets for their commitment to the 22-week in-residence military style educational program at the academy’s Salemburg, NC campus. “You should be proud, congratulations,” said NC

State Senator Brent Jackson, District 10, represent-ing Duplin, Lenoir, Samp-son counties. The residen-tial program focused on academics and physical training aimed at reclaiming troubled high school drop-

Tarheel ChalleNGe Graduates 114 CadetsBy Sgt 1st Class Robert Jordan, NCNG Public Affairs

MG Greg Lusk, Adjutant General, North Carolina National Guard, congratulates one of the cadets on her graduation from the program.

HappySt. Patrick’s

Day!

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The North Carolina Air National Guard's mini-C-130 made its way through Charlotte for Veterans Day 2012. (Photos by TSgt Christopher Poarch)

NC Air Guard Mini-Plane Participates in Parade

outs and giving them critical citizenship skills. A one-year mentoring phase follows the in-residence portion. “The Guard trained, mentored and changed these graduates’ lives,” said Reuben F. Young, secretary of the NC Department of Public Safety.


FORMAT: 18-Hole Captain’s ChoiceWHERE: Tanglewood Golf Club, Clemmons, NC 27012WHEN: Thursday, April 25, 2013 – Shotgun Start at 9:00 AMENTRY FEE: $65.00 (Make checks payable to NCNGA Educational Foundation, Inc.)DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING: Payment must be received by Monday, 2 April 2013TEAM PRIZES: 1st Place Team — 4th Place TeamMAIL TO: NCNGA Educational Foundation, Inc., 7410 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607

The cost includes cart and green fee, all prizes (Longest Drive Front and Back Nine, Closest to the Hole All Par 3’s, Hole in One All Par 3’s, Putting Contest at Conclusion of Round, Door Prizes) and Driving Range prior to round. Mulligans may be purchased for $5.00 (3 for $10.00). Money from mulligans will be added to the donation s to the NCNGA Educational Foundation. Cost for Putting Contest is $10.00. Prize for Putting Contest is 50/50 split the pot on the cost, with the remainder also added to the donations to the NCNGA Educational Foundation.

You may put together your own team or sign up individually and I will place you on a team

For additional information, contact Terry Westbrook at 919-620-5400, X17328

Open to all golfers during the 52nd NCNGA Annual Convention in Winston-Salem, NC and their guests. All proceeds go to the NCNGA Educational Foundation. Check must accompany entry form. Convention attendance not required to enter tournament. Entry fee will be returned if tournament is cancelled due to rain.

If you would like to register as a team, all four entry forms must be submitted together with checks totaling $260.00.

Name ________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________

Phone: (home) _________________________ (work) _________________________

I declare myself physically able to compete in this event. I waive all rights for claims for injury or illness which may occur during this event.

Signature:___________________________________ Date:_____________________

NCNGA Educational Foundation estimates the value for each entrant to be $45.00. Charitable contributions are deductible only to the extent that they exceed the value of any goods and services received. Your cancelled check is acknowledgement of your contribution.

Thank you for your continued support of the NCNGA Educational Foundation!

PLAY GOLF AND SUPPORT THE NCNGA

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION


In Memoriam Listed below are those members (and non-members), spouses and dependent children that have passed away between November 11, 2012 and January 10, 2013. If we have missed someone, please contact the Editor, Teri Foster at [email protected] or 919-851-3390 ext 1.

Below are individuals not mentioned in the Dec/Jan issue, that passed away prior to

5 November 2012:

Carter L. NewtonLilesville, NC4 June 2012

Herman P. Powell, Jr.Goldsboro, NC12 June 2012

James E. HallParkton, NC5 July 2012

Paul J. DonohueRaleigh, NC

11 November 2012

Ruth E. MoranSpouse of

Timothy E. Moran145th CE SqdrnStanfield, NC

12 November 2012

Dallas J. ChapmanDet 7 NCARNG RRB

High Point, NC1 December 2012

Nathaniel JohnsonStanley, NC

9 December 2012

James W. BurgerLexington, NC

11 December 2012

Hugh L. JollyGrifton, NC

12 December 2012Shawn M. Nelson

Co B 1-252d ArmorSmithfield, NC

15 December 2012

Dana Jackson Brafford

Daughter of William D. Jackson

Youngsville, NC27 Sept 2012

Willard HinkleLexington, NC

28 October 2012

Gurnwood Lee Radcliff Jr.

Belhaven, NC15 December 2012

Michael T. MooreDet 4 NCARNG RRB

Fayetteville, NC21 December 2012

Carolyn J. TaylorSpouse of

Roy L. TaylorCalypso, NC

31 December 2012

“For God and Country - Still Serving Proudly.”

The North Carolina Department of the American Legion

Thanks You for Your Service to Our State and Nation!

We invite you to visit any of our 334 Posts, statewide, visit our website

www.nclegion.org, email us at [email protected],

or call 919-832-7506.

A Message From EANGUSEANGUS has a new website! WWW.EANGUS.ORG is the new portal of information about the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States. Check back often as the information contained here is periodically updated. EANGUS has only one mission--to provide a voice on Capitol Hill on enlisted National Guard issues. These issues affect not only National Guard but all reserve component members. Join EANGUS today and support this worthwhile organization! (Membership information is available on their website or by calling Rhonda Arndt at 1-800-821-6159 ext 0.)

3rd Annual 30th Engineer

Brigade ReunionDate: March 16, 2013

Location: Charlotte Armory, 4240 West Blvd.Time: 5:00-8:00

(Social hour and Dinner)Cost: $14.00

RSVP By March 1, 2013

Please send payment with your confirmation to

Galen Cassada, PO Box 894,

Mt Hollly, NC 28120.

Questions: Galen Cassada —

[email protected]

Lewis Stabel — 704-687-8839

[email protected]


Legacy Bridge ProgramLast year, Active Associate

Representative Al Rose introduced a program that is designed to financially carry the Association through our present fiscal transition period. As we move from a system where we depended on our investments and insurance premiums to pay our Association’s expenses to one that will rely on new revenue sources to cover our budget, the Legacy Bridge Program will provide the interim funds to meet budget costs until the transition is complete. Our projection is that this should occur within 2-3 years, and as such it is a closed end program. The short-term plan is to use the income from the Legacy Bridge Program until our new revenue sources come on-line allowing us to insulate our investments so that they are allowed to grow over the long-term. At the end of 2-3 years, the new revenue sources, along with insurance premiums, will be our main income sources and the Legacy Bridge Program will close.

Long-term, we hope to reach an investment fund goal of $3 million. At that point, even at a modest 4%, the Association could survive indefinitely should our insurance and new revenue sources take a hit during lean times. Please consider joining us in the Legacy Bridge Program. And, if you would like to remember or honor someone, please consider making a donation in their name. Take a few minutes to fill out the application and to write a check. Al and his team have started us in the right direction. It is up to us now to make it happen. Questions? Please call us at 919-851-3390.

NCNGA LEGACY BRIDGE PROGRAM DONATION

Name:

Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: ( ) NCNGA Life Member: Yes No

Unit: Rank:

E-Mail Address:

$100 Donation (Donations are not tax deductible)$25 Quarterly Installments _____ $100 Full Payment __________ Check _____ Money Order _____ Master Card/Visa (Add $2 credit card fee)Credit Card Information:Acct #__________________________________________ Exp Date: ___________ 3-digit Sec Code:__________ Signature: ____________________________________

Return Application & Payment To:

NCNGA ATTN: Legacy Bridge Program7410 Chapel Hill RoadRaleigh, NC 27607-5047

*As of press time

*Our Newest Members of the Legacy Bridge Program:

( ) I would like to make this donation in honor of ( ) in memory of ( )

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PeriodicalsU. S. Postage

PAIDRaleigh, NC

Tarheel GuardsmanNC National Guard Assoc.7410 Chapel Hill Road Raleigh, NC 27607-5047

The Strangest House in the World 1880’s home of artist, designer Jule Gilmer Korner. 22 rooms. 7 levels. 15 fireplaces. Intriguing and entertaining. Photos provided by Korner’s Folly.

Winston-Salem Point of Interest: Korner’s Folly

Join us 25-27 April 2013 for the NC National Guard Combined Event in Winston-Salem, NC. There are so many ac-tivities in the area, plan to come early and experience Winston-Salem! We hope to see you there!

Tour this home, located only 10 miles from the conference center, and see the beautiful wood-work, painted ceilings and murals. It also houses, in the attic of the home, the nation’s first known private little theatre — Cupid’s Park.

At Sciworks, it's fun for the whole family to learn about science. Interactive, hands-on special exhibits, plane-tarium, environmental park with barnyard animals, river otters, and white-tailed deer. (Photo courtesy of SciWorks)

Winston-Salem Point of Interest: Sciworks

Make your reservations today — hotel cut-off date for group rate is 31 March 2013. Marriott Hotel - 1-800-320-0934 ($97 plus tax)Embassy Suites - 1-800-696-6107 ($107 plus tax - includes full breakfast)

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