The Spirit Of 97th Beach Masters News 97thtranscobeachmasters.wordpress.com Issue 2 February 2013 February is Black History Month By: Amanda Alley To celebrate Black History Month, I thought it would be great to share some facts that a not very well known. I found these on http://www.biography.com/tv/classroom/black- history-little-known-facts . So here they are: Fact #1 Artist Charles Alston founded the "306 Group", a club that provided support and apprenticeship for African-American artists during the 1940s. It served as a studio space for prominent African-American artists such as poet Langston Hughes; sculptor Augusta Savage; and mixed-media artist Romare Bearden. Fact #2 In 1938, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt challenged the segregation rules at the Southern Conference on Human Welfare in Birmingham, Alabama, so she could sit next to African- American educator Mary McLeod Bethune, whom she referred to as "her closest friend in her age group." Fact #3 Allensworth is the only California community to be founded, financed and governed by African-Americans. Created by Allen Allensworth in 1908, the town was built with the intention of establishing a self-sufficient, all-black city where African-Americans could live their lives free of racial discrimination. Fact #4 Jazz, an African–American musical form born out of the Blues, Ragtime, and marching bands originated in Louisiana during the turn of the 19th century. The word Jazz is a slang term that at one point referred to a sexual act. I would list more, but there are too many for this format. If interested to read more please go to the website above. There are many different resources to help learn about Black History. Check them out and learn something new. this issue Featured Soldier P2 Pictures From the URSOUTH Boats P3 Company News, and Announcements P4 Farewells, Welcomes, and Congrats P4 Deployment Support P4 Valentine’s Day P5 Get Together P5 Top 5 Ways It’s Like To Be A Military Family P5 Army Community Services P6 Game Play P7 Contact list: Company Commander CPT Miles Miller (931) 237-1944 [email protected]Soldier FRG Rep 1LTJoshua Broughton (571) 643-4845 [email protected]FRG Leader Cheryl Morales (757) 509-1074 FRG Co-Leader Jillian Miller (603) 568-6884 [email protected]FRG Treasurer Alyssa Broughton (571) 612-0235 [email protected]Newsletter Editor Amanda Alley (757) 660-2072 [email protected]
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The Spirit Of 97th Beach Masters News
97thtranscobeachmasters.wordpress.com
Issue 2 February 2013
February is Black History Month By: Amanda Alley
To celebrate Black History Month, I thought it would be great to share some facts that a not very well known. I found these on http://www.biography.com/tv/classroom/black-history-little-known-facts. So here they are: Fact #1
Artist Charles Alston founded the "306 Group", a club that provided support and apprenticeship for African-American artists during the 1940s. It served as a studio space for prominent African-American artists such as poet Langston Hughes; sculptor Augusta Savage; and mixed-media artist Romare Bearden. Fact #2
In 1938, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt challenged the segregation rules at the Southern Conference on Human Welfare in Birmingham, Alabama, so she could sit next to African-American educator Mary McLeod Bethune, whom she referred to as "her closest friend in her age group." Fact #3
Allensworth is the only California community to be founded, financed and governed by African-Americans. Created by Allen Allensworth in 1908, the town was built with the intention of establishing a self-sufficient, all-black city where African-Americans could live their lives free of racial discrimination. Fact #4
Jazz, an African–American musical form born out of the Blues, Ragtime, and marching bands originated in Louisiana during the turn of the 19th century. The word Jazz is a slang term that at one point referred to a sexual act. I would list more, but there are too many for this format. If interested to read more please go to the website above. There are many different resources to help learn about Black History. Check them out and learn something new.
this issue
Featured Soldier P2 Pictures From the URSOUTH Boats P3
Company News, and Announcements P4 Farewells, Welcomes, and Congrats P4
Deployment Support P4 Valentine’s Day P5
Get Together P5 Top 5 Ways It’s Like To Be A Military
Sgt. Cardenas is originally from California. He went to Basic Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and Advanced
Individual Training at Fort Eustis. He is a watercraft engineer.
He was assigned to 97th Transportation Company in May 2009. For the majority of the next four years he sailed on
the LCU 2011, the Chickahominy. He served as the 10- and 20-level engineer.
During that time, Sgt. Cardenas was deployed on two missions known as USARSO, which entailed delivering cargo
throughout the Caribbean for the Army’s southern command. He also participated in Joint Task Force Haiti, a
humanitarian mission after the earthquake in that country in early 2010.
Sgt. Cardenas left the LCU 2011 for four-month periods twice: once to go to the 20-level water craft engineer
school in 2011 and also last October to attend the 30-level school, which is also known as the Advanced
Leadership Course, or ALC. He graduated from ALC on January 24. While at the school he earned the Iron Soldier
award, given to the student with the highest physical training test score, and was named the Distinguished Honor
Graduate.
Sgt. Cardenas attended the NCO of the Quarter Board competition on January 28 and was named the NCO of the
quarter. His other military education includes the Warrior Leadership Course, which trains specialists to become
noncommissioned officers; and the Combat Lifesaver Course, a class that teaches soldiers first aid for combat
situations.
Besides his military education, Sgt. Cardenas also has a bachelor’s degree. His majors were philosophy and
journalism with a minor in political science. He worked as a newspaper reporter before joining the army. Sgt.
Cardenas’ future plans include getting a Masters Degree and possibly also a Ph.D.
His more immediate plans include going back on URSOUTH sometime in February. He enjoys sailing to islands and
countries in the Caribbean and Latin America.
SGT Jose Cardenas, pictured here with 1SG Perdue, received
both the Distinguished Honor Graduate and Iron Warrior
Awards when he graduated his 88L30 class on 24JAN13.
Pictures From The ARSOUTH Boats
They left for Florida on January 4th
And have been working hard everyday The boats are loaded up for Cuba. They left Florida for Guantanamo Bay Cuba on January 23
rd. They did arrive safely and are waiting
to return to Florida
Pictured is PFC Ethan Hickman aboard the LCU 2001
doing some vessel beautification while deployed in
support of ARSOUTH in Port Canaveral, FL.
Our soldiers have been hard at work with painting and
reorganizing the boats. This can mean long days for all.
At least we know they are working and not working on a
tan.
Farewells
Welcomes
Company News
SSG Jonathan Betancourt SSG Jon Butler
SPC Jason West
WO1 Daniel McCarthy SFC Demetrius Harrel
CW2 Theodore McGuire SPC William Padilla
CW2 David Reynolds SSG Robert Weaver
CPT Miller, pictured here with
COL Wetherington and CSM
Sharpe, the CDR and CSM of
733rd MSG, JBLE, accepts
the FRG Volunteer of the
Quarter Award on behalf of
Cheryl Morales on 24JAN13.
Cheryl was recognized as the
top-performing FRG volunteer
for 10th Transportation
Battalion for the previous three
months.
Congratulations Cheryl!!
Reenlistment of SPC Ricky Flood on the 9th of January.
Valentine’s Day
A special thanks to the family of SPC Light. They sent
Christmas presents for the single soldiers that live in
the barracks. This was a wonderful Christmas surprise
that was much appreciated. Thank you so much for
your support.
Love Is In The Air
Well it is that time of year again. Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching on February 14th. So let’s talk gifts for that special
someone. Usually we give gifts of stuffed animals, jewelry, candy, cards and flowers, but did you know that there are some
really great unique gifts out there. My favorite gift by far has been a Message in a Bottle. It’s also the perfect gift for or from
our soldiers here in the boat field. I have received 3, myself and my daughter has received one. She was totally in love with it.
My husband found them on this website: http://www.timelessmessage.com. There are other websites that offer these unique
gifts. Another one is http://messageinabottle.com.
Picking a great gift and surprising that special someone can be difficult sometimes. Try something different this year. If you did
a romantic dinner last year or every year, then try something new. Of course that can be difficult as well, but it’s the thought
that counts.
Since we have 2 boats that are deployed, why not make some cookies or send sweet treat for them to share. I know a couple
of us are already talking about sending some stuff. They won’t be back from Cuba till after Valentine’s Day, but we can send
things after they get back to Florida.
Get Together at Cheryl Morales’ House
On Saturday, February 9th, spouses of 97th Transportation that wish to come out and enjoy some social time, are
invited to a potluck brunch starting at 9:00am at the Morales’ (and bring the kids!) It will be a “sweet” time to
socialize, enjoy some delicious food, exchange recipes, do some crafts with the kids and celebrate Valentine’s Day a
little early! Those interested in coming, please RSVP to either Cheryl Morales (757-509-1074) or Amanda Alley (757-
660-2072) and let them know what special entrée you will be preparing. The Morales live at 730 Bunker Hill Circle in
Newport News. See you there!
Top 5 Ways It’s To Be A Military Family You are all familiar with David Letterman’s trade mark “The Top Ten List”. Well here’s the Top Five Ways “It’s Like to be a Military
Family”. We are sure after reading this you will relate - enjoy!
#5. Military homes are always Open House for fellow soldiers and their families.
(Open house for soldiers not only during the holidays, but also during those times when a they need a place to stay – perhaps
deploying and having a week or two lapse between giving up their rental and leaving for their assignment.)
#4. We know how to pack real good!
(With all those deployments, 97th Trans. soldiers know how to pack!)
#3. We have friends from all around the world.
(Hawaii, Panama, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Germany and more!)
#2. We know the real understanding of a family reunion!
(There is just nothing that words can explain about the emotions felt when the reunion of our families occur each time Mom or Dad
returns home from being gone six months or a year!)
AND THE #1 WAY “IT’S LIKE TO BE A MILITARY FAMILY” …
#1. In most cases, it’s the military spouse who does the ironing and sewing for the household. (Thank you U.S. Army!)
Alpha-Cross 06 The first letter of each answer is written next to its clue in alphabetical order. One letter has already been entered. Can you find the words then fit them correctly into the grid?
A. Awake (5) B. Dressing (7) C. Desert plants (5) C. Youngster (5) D. Confines (7) E. Foe (5) F. Weak (6) G. Profits (5) I. Loafer (5) I. Huge (7) I. Deadlock (7) L. Part of a jacket (5) L. Legal (5) L. Parts of a chain (5)
L. Beautiful (6) L. Baggage (7) M. Secures a boat (5) M. Enigma (7) N. Female relative (5) N. Part of the nose (7) O. Talk pompously (5) S. Take by surprise (7) T. Claw (5) T. Insignificant (7) V. Obscure (5) W. Sapience (6) Y. Shouting (7) Y. Gives way (6)
