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Greetings to the Troopers, Families, and Friends of the
Professionals.
How time flies! The month of May has come and gone and
what a busy month it has been. Your Professionals began
the month with a two week Intensive Training Cycle (ITC)
which afforded them the opportunity to enhance their
delivery of fires, sustainment, and mission command corecompetencies. Throughout the ITC we fired over 1000
rounds, conducted multiple Air Assault gun raids and
resupply operations, and established the Tactical
Operations Center (TOC) to facilitate the command and
control of fires.
Immediately following our ITC the Battalion supported the
82nd Airborne Division Clean Sweep which focused on
cleaning our post training areas and overall area
beautification in preparation for the Division All American
Week.
The Professionals also participated in numerous All Ameri-
can Week events such as the Division run, Division Review,
and multiple team sporting events. As always, the Profes-sional Troopers did an outstanding job receiving multiple
accolades for their performance during the Division
Review. Although we did not have any 1st place win-
ners in the sporting events, our efforts contributed to
4th BCT winning the overall points standings for the
Division.
Throughout All American Week the Battalion also
held multiple fund raisers. I wanted to thank the
spouses who came out to assist in these efforts.Their support was tremendous! It's not an easy task
to get up at 0500 in the morning, wrangle the kids,
push their husbands out, get themselves ready, and
move out to support the Battalion, however these
ladies made it happen. Your hard work and
dedication to the Battalion are truly appreciated.
As I stated in last months PRO-Gram, we continue to
look for volunteers to serve as Key Callers, Care
Team members, and to support general fundraising
and activity support. If you are interested in serving
in any capacity please contact your respective
Battery/Company FRG leader.
GO PRO!
PRO6 - LTC Jason Jones
PRO9 - CSM John Condliffe
Once again we are moving at a pace that
seems like a blur, pretty sure though that
things never really slowed down. We have
been talking about block leave and it is
definitely needed, get ready to recharge
the batteries. Your Troopers continue to
raise the bar in all areas, hence the
reason why we are the finest AirborneArtillerymen in the world!
I hope some of you were able to get to
Pike field to watch the Division Review,
what an amazing site to witness. This was
one of two times that I can remember the
guest speaker telling the Paratroopers on
the field to relax and rest! We are still
knocking the artillery gold off some of our
skills. We train hard and because we are
non-stop, some things come to light where
we need to hone our skills. Pro
Troopers know how to get after it!
As you have heard, we are deploying
and it is always good to prepare
Families early for all the chaos that
ensues. Just trying to get on a plane is
very difficult as a family of 4try doingit when you travel with 3,000 of your
best friends! Good times! There will be
long days and a few nights that will
raise eyebrows, but be mindful that we
are training Americas Guard of Honor!
2-321 Field Artillery Regiment (ABN)Bldg B-1329 Salerno Road Fort Bragg, NC 28310BN Staff Duty Phone: 910-396-0896
May 2013
Volume 1, Issue 6
The PRO-Gram
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Inside this issue:
PRO6/PRO9 1
HHB and Alpha Battery 2-3
Bravo Battery and Golf Co. 4-5
Calendar /Chaplain/FRSA 6
PRO6: LTC Jason Jones
PRO9: CSM John
Condliffe
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Headquarters and Headquarters BatteryHurricanes
Hello Hurricane Family!
The Battery began the month of May by completing
its first Battalion Field Training Exercise (FTX). This
exercise was the culminating event for all the training
the battery has conducted thus far. It allowed us to
concurrently train on and exercise our systems and
operations as an entire battalion. During the
exercise, HHB operated the Tactical Operations
Center (TOC) and executed pick-up zone (PZ)
operations for five air assault/sling load missions,one of which was conducted by our own target
acquisition platoon. All-in-all, it was a very successful
exercise that stressed our systems but ultimately
made us better. We closed the month with All
American Week, the 82d Airborne Divisions annual
homage to former Paratroopers.
On another note, our FRG team is currently in a state
of transition. A robust FRG is needed as we ramp up
our fundraising efforts and social activities
throughout the spring/summer. We are in need of
additional key callers, care team members, and
fundraiser volunteers. If you are interested, please
contact me at 910-973-0067 or BN FRSA, Mr. Leon
Walden at 910-396-0956.
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HHB Upcoming EventsFRG Meeting : 25 June (Location TBD)
CPT Jones/1SG Martinez
SSG Hampson and his wife after
being promoted to Staff SergeantTOC RTOs maintained communica-
tions for the BN in the field
CH Jones provided Worship Services
to the Battalion while in the field
TA Platoon conducting Air Assault Operations
Trooper of The MonthSPC Alexander
SGT Draper, Trauma Medic Team
Leader, receives his PCS award
BirthdaysPFC Bond
2LT Jantzen
PFC Mallea
SPC Manley
PV2 Nguyen
PFC Rayburn
1LT Florez
DeparturesSPC Berry
PV2 Namm
SSG Kane
1LT Truslow
CPT Winchester
SSG Branstrator
ArrivalsPFC Bond
PFC Bracken
SSG Dean
SGT Dumas
SSG Gerhart
PFC Hayes
PFC JohnsonPV2 Odell
SPC Roy
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Alpha BatteryAssassins
Family and Friends of The Assassins
Another outstanding month has come and gone for
the Paratroopers of the Assassins. Compiling the
many core Artillery and soldier skills concreted in
previous months training, we centered our focus
this month on the two week Battalion field training
exercise. During the exercise, Paratroopers lived the
Artillery phrase of shoot, move, and communicate,
traveling to over ten different firing points by land
and air, and effectively firing over 600 rounds
during day and night operations. In addition, theAssassins supported 3 Fury as they trained on
maneuver lanes. Upon return from the intense two
week training cycle, Troopers prepared themselves
and Fort Bragg for All American Week and
performed flawlessly throughout the week long,
Division-wide event. May has set us up for
continued success in the month of June as we will
continue to provide timely and accurate fires for the
Brigade Combat Team, conduct multiple airborne
operations, and live fire from the Drop Zone. Your
love and care regenerates the will of the Assassins,
and we appreciate your outstanding support of themen of Alpha Battery!
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PCSSGT Hamel
SSG Kapp
SGT Gonzalez
SSG Carden
SGT Rogers
Alpha Battery Upcoming EventsNext FRG Meeting: 20 JUNE - Location TBD (3rd Thursday Each Month)
CPT Turner/1SG Dean
PromotionsSSG Kirkpatrick
SPC Esguerra
SPC Samuel
SPC WoodBirthdaysSSG Dela Cruz: 5 JUNE
SFC Walker: 15 JUNE
2LT Boone: 18 JUNE
SPC Erickson: 22 JUNEPFC Eisenman: 27 JUNE
PFC Gutmann: 28 JUNE
SSG Dominguez & PFC Majchrzakprepare to emplace
1st Platoon Occupying
A Btry sling loading a M119A2
Alpha Paratroopers loading a CH-47
A Btry conducting an Air Assault
Trooper of the MonthSPC Semrinec
Baby BirthsSGT Burnettes wife Kristy: Austin
James Burnette is due 27 May
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Bravo BatteryBarbarians
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Bravo Battery Upcoming EventsFRG Meeting : 16 January 2013
CPT Gilstrap/1SG Carter
BirthdaysPFC Saunders: 9 MAY
PFC Rinehart: 10 MAY
SSG Rodelo: 15 MAY
FarewellsSPC Golliday
PFC Rinehart
Bravo BatteryBarbarians
Hello Barbarian Family!
In the month of May the Barbarians continued to
hone their skills as Artillerymen, during a two week field
training exercise that stretched from the 29 th of April to
the 9th of May. This two week exercise was comprised
of a Battery training week and a Battalion training
week. During the Battery training week the Platoons
were able to conduct live fire missions as well as
practice firing point occupations and movements during
day and night. During the second week the Battery was
controlled by the Battalion and was directed to move todifferent locations around the Fort Bragg Training Area
during all hours of the day and night. The second week
really tested our Battery/ Platoon systems and provided
our leaders and troopers a chance to test their skills
under stressful conditions.
Once we returned from the field the Battery
immediately shifted focus to preparing for All American
Week. For those of you that dont know about All
American Week, this is a time for Paratroopers Past and
Present to come together and celebrate the history and
traditions of this Great Division. I want to personally
thank all of the Troopers and Familys for their hard
work and support during this past month.
Barbarian 6/9
Bravo Battery Upcoming EventsNext FRG Meeting : 19 JUNE (Time/Location TBA)
CPT Gilstrap/1SG Carter
PromotionsSPC Valentin
SPC Stephens
CPL Willis
4th Section, 2nd Platoon conducting
Emplacement Drills 1st PLT Air Assault Operations
Bravo Troopers & Families at the MAY
FRG Meeting at Pope Park
2nd PLT conducting Firing Point
Occupation
2nd Platoon Live Fire Exercise, shooting through the rainbow!
Trooper of the Month:
CPL Willis
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Golf CompanyGrizzlies
Greetings from Team Grizzly!The month of May has been a very
important month not only for training but also
for historical significance as well. This month
the Troopers participated in a week long
event honoring those that have come before
us in this great Division. During All American
Week, Troopers competed in a multitude ofsporting events from volleyball and basketball
to combatives. The week ended with our
Troopers proudly executing the Division
Review ceremony on the 23rd of May.
The month began with a two week Field
Training Exercise (FTX) from 29 APR to 09
MAY. During this time our Troopers refined
their skills by providing logistical support to
the Batteries for everything from fuel and
ammunition to food and maintenance.
Team Grizzly thanks you for your support
and we look forward to great days ahead!
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Golf Company Upcoming EventsFRG Meeting: 26 June (BN Classroom)
CPT Ferretti/1SG Cox
BirthdaysPFC Napoli: 2 MAY
SGT Sangalang: 3 MAY
PFC Smith: 14 MAY
SSG Downey: 17 MAY
SPC Nichols: 28 MAYPFC Randolf: 29 MAY
PromotionsSGT Monahan, Bryan
SGT Diaz, Richard
SGT Newble, Terrel
SGT Sangalang, Jefferey
G Co. conducting fieldmaintenance during ITC 1
G Co conducting sling load
operations with water blivets
G Co. Paratroopers maneuvering to sling load a
second CH-47
Distro PLT transporting dunnage from
the field
Recovering water blivets off the LZ after a
successful sling load mission
Trooper of the Month:SGT Diaz, Julio
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Chaplains CornerAll American Week is in the books. A
time to honor our past, enjoy ourpresent and focus our collective sites
on the future. A lot of amazing
Veterans were in our midst and a lot
of great insights were shared.
Several major events took place,
including the DIV Review, sporting
events and a Prayer Breakfast. One
of the most reflective events was the
Memorial Ceremony where a wreath
was placed and all Troopers that gave
their lives for our freedom were
remembered and honored. This type
of ceremony always stirs my heart, not
only in a patriotic way, but also in a
spiritual way. I remember my freedom
as an American and I cant help think
of my freedom as a Christian; freedom
from guilt, shame, my pain and my
past because of Christs sacrifice for
me. This All American Week and
Memorial Day, I remember and Im
extremely thankful. What about you?
List of Chapel Services on Ft. Bragg:http://www.bragg.army.mil/directorates/
chaplain/chapels/Pages/Default.aspx
Here to Serve,
CH (CPT) Cliff [email protected]
910-396-0909
SPC Grant Van Brimmer (CH Assistant)
Training Schedule and Important Upcoming Events
Upcoming Training Events03 - 14 JUN: FSCX (BN will be in the
field)
07-09 JUN: Strong Bonds Couples
Event Myrtle Beach
Upcoming Events20 JUN: PRO Spiritual Resiliency
Breakfast0830-0915
(BN Classroom)
FRG RepresentativesFRSA: Mr. Leon Walden: 910-396-0956HHB: Sherry Rodriguez (Leader): 718-715-3769
Sandra Scott (Co-leader): 360-489-8285
Alpha: Mrs. Christina Turner: 859-433-1627Mrs. Mellissa Dean: 910-574-3664
Bravo: Mrs. Brittany Gilstrap: 912-401-1546Golf: Mrs. Amy McKenzie: 978-580-6576
FRSA CornerTelephone tree roster. Maintaining
an accurate roster of the
company 's fami ly contact
information is important and
needs to be done on an ongoing
basis. Phone tree lists can be
developed from these rosters in a
number of different ways in order
to group family members
a c c o r d i n g t o p l a t o o n s ,
g e o g r a p h i c a l a r e a , o r
alphabetically.
To make the key caller's task
manageable, consider setting upthe tree such that each key caller
is responsible for contacting a
small number of families (PRO
policy is no more than seven) and
p r e f e r a b l y i n t h e s a m e
geographical area to minimize the
volunteer's phone expenses.
Mr. Leon Walden (FRSA)[email protected]
910-396-0956
PRO Troopers Of The MonthHHB: SPC AlexanderAlpha: SPC Semrinec
Bravo: CPL WillisGolf: SGT Diaz
CONGRATULATIONS!
RetentionSSG Dominguez
SGT Sangalang
SGT Newble
SPC Mojicamoto
SGT Ambrose
CPL Dowsett
COL Watson reenlists SPC Mata
Pass and Review on Pike Field During All American Week 2013
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