Dragon Report D e l ta , 1 0 6 t h FM S U
Inside this issue:
COMMANDER’S
CORNER / DET
SGT’S CORNER
1
LABOR DAY 2
PROMOTED! 3
TRAINING EVENTS 4
NCO CORNER/
FOR THE HOME
5
DRAGONS AT
LARGE
6
THE RANGE 7
HAIL AND FARE-
WELL
8
SEPTEMBER
EVENTS
9
Volume 2, Issue 9 SEPT2013
Dragons! Thank you for all your hard work over the past
month. We have a lot of changes up and coming, and I admire
the dedication and determination from all to seek and face
challenges head-on. I would like to take a moment to remind
you all that there are those who believe violence is the best
way to achieve their goals. It is very important while living
here in Germany that Soldiers and their family members main-
tain a low profile and be vigilant at all times. Think about
your dress and the way you conduct yourself. Think about the
way others see you and the variety of possible threats an ad-
versary could be planning. Remember the buddy system as it
is best to travel in small groups, blend in, and not attract atten-
tion to yourself or your group. Avoid crowds and demonstra-
tions; even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent quickly
and can also mask a planned terrorist activity. Have a plan and
stick with that plan; know that the unexpected can occur at any
place and any time, even at a local pizza shop. Be alert of
your surroundings at all times. If planning a trip outside of the
area, ensure you obtain the proper briefings from the S2, dis-
cuss with your first-line supervisor your plan, and maintain
important phone numbers on you at all times. Everyone is
important, and I want all of you to have fun and return safely.
Commander’s Corner
Detachment Sergeant’s Corner
The days are getting shorter which means that before we
know it, winter will be upon us yet again. While it still seems
so far away, it’s never too early to start preparing for the cold
weather. If you’re new to Germany, that may mean buying a
“REAL” winter coat. Now is also the time to scope out new
sets of tires for the winter. German law requires that all motor
vehicles have clearly marked winter or all-season tires; the
snowflakes or M+S marking for the icy, snowy, slushy road
conditions that occur between fall and spring must be visible.
Outdoor recreation offers a lot of winter activities, just be
mindful of the risk associated with these activities and ensure
you know how to use associated equipment properly. It’s
okay to start at the beginner slope when skiing or snowboard-
ing. There is no time to let our guard down when it comes to
safety. Careful attention must be paid to prevent cold weather
injuries. Caring for Soldiers and avoiding cold weather prob-
lems are both an individual and leader responsibility. Leaders
must train Soldiers to the standard in Prevention, Recognition
and First Aid for cold weather injuries and enforce those stan-
dards. Engage those you work with through counseling to
identify risky behavior and activity risks. Be Safe!
Labor Day by SPC Olivieri
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Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September, in acknowledgement of the so-
cial and economic achievements of American workers. The first Labor Day holiday was on
Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City. In 1884, the first Monday was selected as
the holiday, and the idea spread with the growth of the labor organizations. Speeches by
prominent men and women later became a part of the celebration as well as parades and
wide coverage by news and radio.
Our force of labor added to the highest standard of living and production. Through the tra-
ditional ideas of economic and political democracy, the nation can pay tribute on Labor Day
to the creator of the nation’s strength, freedom, and leadership— the American Worker.
Rosie the Riveter — represented American women who
worked in factories during World War II, many of whom pro-
duced munitions and war supplies
President Woodrow Wilson (Left) with American Federation of Labor
founder and long-time president, Samuel Gompers (Center), and DOL
Secretary William B Wilson at an undated Labor Day Rally
Illustration: The First Labor Day Parade, Sept 5, 1882, NYC Horse-drawn Labor Day Float 1916.
Promoted
Dragon Report Page 3
SPC White pins her hubby
Stepping up to the
role of NCO, SGT Volks
has been in the position
long before becoming
even a CPL only a few
months ago. There are
those that do because
they are told to do, and
those that lead without
being asked. SGT Volks
is a well defined exam-
ple of one who looks to
be a leader in every part
of the mission. He is
someone every soldier in
the Detachment can turn
to for guidance, support,
and advice. He gives to
his position freely and
seemingly without tiring.
We are lucky and proud
to have SGT Volks join
the ranks of NCO.. Keep
moving up!
CPT Burgett with SGT Volks
TRAINING
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During three weeks
of training on how to
treat and evacuate a
casualty, Delta exhib-
ited great enthusiasm
and effort in imple-
menting what they
were taught as they
went through the dif-
ferent STX lanes in
this very important
training. This month
we were evaluated as
we put into practice
the lessons we
learned. Everyone
participated and eve-
ryone took away
something valuable
from what they learned,
both on the field and
off.
NCO CORNER By SFC Victa
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I have passion for Individual Training and its proper resourcing, preparation, and
execution. I’d offer our Soldiers that those leaders who are most successful focus
on basics. They focus down on their Soldiers and not up on the things they can’t
control. They worry about whether their Soldiers can hit what they aim, if they can
don their protective mask in 15 seconds or less; not on what their higher headquar-
ters might be doing in that very second. With well prepared individual training,
our Soldiers will be better capable of surviving when called upon to do so. What
can we do better to improve individual training? The key that unlocks it and en-
sures success is this: REPETITIVE PERFORMANCE OF THE TASK! In other
words, one does well what they practice repetitively. Narrow your focus on those
most critical individual tasks that support our unit METL and train them over and
over. “Trained Soldiers can overcome any obstacle, untrained Soldiers become the
obstacle.” BUYAAAA
Gather up the pine cones you want to
use— grab as many as you can!
Lay them out on a foil lined pan and bake
them at 200 degrees. This ensures all bugs
are dead and sap is dried. Bake them for 45
minutes, or until they open up.
You can then place the pine cones in a plas-
tic bag and add several drops of cinnamon essential oil, and seal it for 2-7 days, or
if you don’t have any essential oil at home, you can spread your pine cones out on
layers of newspaper. Use a foam brush to apply glue. Mix cinnamon, ginger, and
nutmeg into a baggie. Add the pinecones in the mix and shake to cover. Allow to
dry overnight. This can be done in both barracks and housing to create festive
scents in your home for the coming Fall.
FOR THE HOME
CINNAMON SCENTED PINECONES
The Dragons at Large
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SFC Victa puts in his one cent on Traumatic Brain Injury
CPT Burgett briefs us on situational awareness in lieu of 9/11
SFC Brooks gives training on Traumatic Brain Injury
SPC Chung gets some
pointers from SPC Harris
SEPERATED AT BIRTH
SPC HARRIS, B GIVES TRAINING ON PCS ENTITLEMENTS
SGT Volks!!
NANNY-GO ?
SGT Willis pushes himself through the last part of
his 2 mile APFT run
SFC Brooks is a blur as she sprints by
during her PT Test.
The Range
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On 5 September, we took to the
range with our M9s and M16s and
spent the day developing and
strengthening our weapons skills.
For some it was the first time firing
their assigned weapon. For others it was a chance to put
into action all they had been trained to do in order to better their shot. The en-
ergy was high and everyone was thankful for the perfect weather. We were a
small group, but we worked together very well under the guidance of our
NCOs and a well planned schedule.
PV2 Komso and PFC Nalukwago fire M9s for the first time
PV2 Komso loads M9 clips
PFC Nalukwago and her M16
Hail & Farewell
And so, we say
goodbye to another
backbone of Delta,
1LT Vernon Wall,
who has moved to
Baumholder, to
take over the posi-
tion of 106th
FMSU Executive
Officer. The office
already seems
empty without you
here. Or perhaps
its those spinach
drinks we miss....
Dragon Report Page 8
Originally from
Korea, and residing
in California, SPC
Chung comes to us
from AIT at Ft
Jackson, SC. She is
our newest Soldier,
and we warmly
welcome her to our
Delta Family. Wel-
come, SPC Chung! We are very happy to
have you join us!! 1 LT WALL
SPC CHUNG
After 13 months, and many famous words, Delta is bidding farewell
to one of our best Finance Soldiers. This is clearly an opportunity for
us to get the last word in, but instead we would like to give SPC Raw-
lins the honor of the closing remarks: We will truly miss you, SPC
Rawlins!
Really, are you serious?
Staaaaaapp!!
I disagree, and
here’s why...
There is no possi-
ble way this can
be right
Birthdays & Anniversaries
1 Sept PFC Kody Shafer
3 Sept Jace Victa
12 Sept Veronica Martinez
25 Sept Daniel Cardona
25 Sept Llyssa Chandler
SPC & Mrs Chandler’s 7 Year Anniversary
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Upcoming Events
02 Sep: Labor Day
5 Sept: M16 Range
18 Sept: PT Test
20 Sept: Oktoberfest Weekend at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort
21 Sept: Disneyland Express
22 Sept: Skydiving
27 Sept: Venice Express
28 Sept: Paris Express
29 Sept: Trout fishing
05Oct: Swiss Chocolate and Cheese tasting
05Oct: Amsterndam Express
11 Oct: TRAINING HOLIDAY
14 Oct: COLUMBUS DAY