2010 January Indiana Guardsman

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Also featured in this issueA Family of Patriots: The Moorheadspage 14

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Volume 6, Issue 1 January 2010

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Indiana’s first Agribusiness Development Team builds for the futureFeature story, 1-19th ADT, page 4

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The Adjutant GeneralMaj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger

Public Affairs Officer Lt. Col. Deedra Thombleson

EditorLayout and DesignMrs. Susan Hawver

Print OfficerWilliam R. Grider

PhotographersStaff Sgt. Les Newport

Staff Sgt. Tina EichenourSpc. Austen Hurt

Mr. Michael B. Krieg

Contributing Writers and StaffState Public Affairs Office

120th Public Affairs DetachmentPublic Affairs Office, Camp Atterbury

Joint Maneuver Training CenterPublic Affairs Office, Muscatatuck

Urban Training CenterPublic Affairs Office, 122nd Air WingPublic Affairs Office, 181st Air Wing

Public Affairs Office, 38th Infantry Division

The Indiana Guardsman is an unofficial publication authorized under the provisions of AR 360-81, and is published by the Joint Forces Headquarters, Indiana National Guard. It is distributed without charge to the members of the Indiana Army and Air National Guard. All material submitted for publication should be addressed to:

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Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the Joint Forces Headquarters of Indiana or those of the Department of the Army and Air Force.

On the front cover: Major Larry A. Temple, agronomist with the 1-19th Agribusiness Development Team, enjoys a moment of conversation with a local shiek. August 2009. Photo courtesy of 1-19th archive.Small photo: Sergeant 1st Class Lance Murphy, left, holds a discussion with the administrator of the Bak District through the interpreter, Isah, who worked directly with the 1-19th. Story, page 4.June 2009. Photo taken by Colonel Brian Copes, Commander, 1-19th ADT.

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38th Infantry Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Message from the Adjutant General . . . . . . . . . 3

181st Intelligence Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Have a suggestion for the Guardsman?If you have information to contribute to the Indiana Guardsman, please contact the JFHQ Public Affairs Office by calling 1-800-237-2850 ext 3220 or emailing to Mrs. Susan Hawver at [email protected].

On the back cover: Richard Harding Stout, for whom Stout Field is commemorated, served with the US fighter squadron in France, the 147th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, during WWI, and the Officers’ Reserve Corps, Air Service, in the United States in 1923. He joined the Indiana National Guard in 1926. Story, page 27. Photo courtesy of the Stout family of Indianapolis.

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Fast acts..

People in the news . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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The past three months have been very active for the Indiana National Guard.

The open house in early October at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center was a huge success, as community

members visited the many venues available to domestic and inter-national units desiring superior simulation scenarios.

Also in October, we had to say good bye to a retired Guardsman much respected and admired - Major General Robert G. Moorhead. He was a force in the lives of many of us here in Indiana, military and civilian, and his passing was deeply felt.

The new Gary Airport Armory was dedicated on October 26 during a ceremony there. This 44,000 s.f. facility will be home to four units, more than 200 Guardsmen.

We celebrated Halloween early here at Joint Forces Headquarters with Guardsmen and their families, enjoying a relaxed evening of fun. The theme carried over to our welcome home for the 2-238th Aviation Support Battalion on the 31st of October. Almost 150 members of the Shelbyville-based unit returned after a deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, to find building nine at Stout Field filled with friends and loved ones, some of the tiniest dressed and masked as favorite movie characters. It was wonderful to have all our Guardsmen back safely.

Indianapolis was the site of the first “Operation Comedy.” The brainchild of local comedian John Stites, these evenings at Crackers Comedy Club were specifically established to support the Wounded Warrior project, and to thank military members and their families for their service. The two Indianapolis shows were sold out, and it is planned to take the program nation wide. We are certain the next venue, Anderson, Ind., will be just as succesful.

November was a big month for our facilities in southern and central Indiana, specifically the Muscatatuck and Camp Atterbury Training Centers. They hosted an emergency response simulation exercise for more than 4,000 military and civilian personnel. Though no one wishes for a disaster in reality, exercises like this and Ardent Sentry, hosted by Indiana in the summer of 2007, keep first-responders up to date and in the best possible form, should one occur.

Muscatatuck was also the site of a training scenario in which Deputy Secretary of State Jacob Lew participated. The purpose of the Civilian-Military Training program is to prepare civilians deploying to Afghanistan for the intracacies of life there, to give them a broader operational base of knowledge. Role-players, Afghani nationals, take the part of leaders in the communities into which Provincial Reconstruction Teams might be going. At this time, Muscatatuck Urban Training Center offers the only such training program for civilians deploying to Afghanistan.

Mid-December we graduated our 5th class from the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy. Retired Col. Wayne Hill, his administrators and staff are doing a remarkable job with that program. We are never quite prepared for how touched we are by the efforts put forth by the young people, the cadets, of this Academy. Our keynote speaker for this graduation ceremony was Congressman Mike Pence, and he addressed the cadets and

their families with warmth and support for the redirection they have sought in their lives. Our anticipated move to the facility in Knightstown, Ind., will only enhance our ability to serve and assist the youth of Indiana.

I can’t say enough about all the activities and operations our currently deployed units have undertaken. There are several stories and photographs in this issue of programs our Guardsmen have established to help the people, especially the children, of the communities in Iraq and Afghanistan in which they serve. We could not be more proud of their efforts to establish legacies of friendship and care in these towns and villages. They are doing an amazing job, and we applaud the personal time our Soldiers and Airmen devote to such programs.

Now the holidays have come and gone for all of us, and we know many Guardsmen and families are blessed to have been reunited throughout late December and early January.

Christmas was especially good for our returning units. With the assistance of Santa Claus and the Patriot Guard Riders, we welcomed home our 138th Quartermaster Company, out of Brazil, Ind., on December 21. We were back in building nine again in the very early morning hours of December 22 to see the return of the 384th Military Police Company, a Bloomington/Evansille-based unit, marched in by Santa, then close on its heels, Company C, 137th Assault Helicopter Battalion, later the same day. All of these units accomplished very successful missions in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Of course, our very faithful and dependable Patriot Guard Riders were on hand for all our ceremonies. They are always with us to show support for departing and returning troops, and come prepared with a full display of American flags. There is little more impressive than rows of our flags lining the path of our troops.

Our first Agribusiness Development Team, 1-19th, also returned to us just after the new year began, having completed a year-long deployment to Afghanistan. Due to the operational success of this unit under the command of Col. Brian Copes, our two additional agribusiness teams, 2-19th and 3-19th, are raring to go. The 2-19th has already moved out, with the 3-19th scheduled to follow early next year.

Our two Air Wings continue to exemplify the best of the Air Force tradition - both having units returning from deployments in the past few months. The 122nd Fighter Wing will be converting to the A-10C, the aircraft taking the place of the F-16C currently stationed there. This conversion will be phased in over the next year. The 181st Intelligence Wing is supporting the Warfighter with the largest Distributed Ground Station in the Air National Guard. These Wings continue to bring kudos to us from around the nation.

Rowanna joins me in wishing everyone a happy and productive year. We keep the safety of all our Guardsmen and their families in our thoughts and prayers.

Message from the Adjutant General


J F H Q N E W SStory by Staff Sgt. Les NewportIndiana National Guard

Photos courtesy of 1-19th archive

INDIANAPOLIS - A highly specialized team of Indiana National Guard Soldiers from deep in the heartland of America’s bread basket have returned home after nearly a year in one of the most re-mote, and most dangerous, regions in Southwest Asia.

The 1-19th Agribusiness Development Team was organized, trained and deployed to provide a unique set of skills on a com-plex and complicated battlefield to support the once, rich but now struggling, agrarian economy of the Khost Province of Afghanistan located on the Pakistan border.

Colonel Brian Copes, com-mander of the ADT has returned from the mission with an equally complex understanding of the challenges coalition forces face as well as the opportunities for the recovering region.

“Did the farmers adopt the simple orchard care techniques that we taught them, number one did he embrace the technique?,” said Copes “… did it have the desired result, did he have more fruit, did he have better fruit?”

Copes says the answers to those questions, and scores of similar cause and effect scenarios, will determine the path of future ADTs.

The team’s influence reached far beyond the wheat fields and fragile livestock pastures of the nearly 1,000 farmers they supported.

Through development of sustainable agricultural practices, markets can become more robust, economic opportunities for military aged males increase and the connec-tion between the Afghanistan government and the people grows stronger according to Copes.

“We were well received and we did have credibility,” said Copes. “They

recognized immediately the purpose of our team.”

Copes said he told local leaders that he was going to make very small promises and that he hoped to deliver far more than he promised. The leaders saw the wisdom in that philosophy according to Copes.

He recounts with pride that during the transition to the incoming ADT, leaders expressed their appreciation for the team’s ability to keep their promises.Sgt. Maj. Rob Goodin, Operations NCO, said he spent much of his time organizing and coordinating movements, operations that required route clearing of IEDs, other times arranging for aviation support to reach areas inaccessible any other way.

“Since we were the first team in there, a lot of what we had to do were baseline assessments, soil data, crop data, marketing data,” said Goodin.

What little information the team could discern on agricultural practices was more than ten years old, so assessing was critical not only for the 1-19th but for other ADTs following on.

“We spoke the lingo, we were kind of refreshing,” said Goodin. “We came in to talk to them about their crops, their wheat, their corn, some of the things that traditionally no one had asked them about.”

Still the majority of the Sol-diers of the ADT provide security said Goodin. While agri-experts of the team worked closely with local farmers, many more of the team worked to provide close over watch for signs of insurgency.

“While the guys in the center were working with the farmers, the rest were making sure they weren’t interrupted,” said Goodin.

Those interruptions, accord-ing to Copes, are what make ADTs not only a good choice, but the best choice for this mission.

“Only the National Guard, or any of the reserve components, could provide the necessary skill sets, not only from a technical

perspective but also someone wearing a uniform who could operate in a … non-permissive environment,” said Copes, “a euphemistic term for a very dangerous place to work.”

Both Copes and Goodin heaped praise on the Soldiers and families of the 1-19th ADT for bringing not only critical skills to the fight, but for embracing a mission so significant to success in the region.

“I appreciate the professionalism of their service and I truly appreciate the sacrifice of their families who stayed behind, supported their Soldiers and allowed them to focus on the mission,” said Copes. “What your Soldiers have contributed I can never repay.”

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INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana National Guard has not been immune to the rise in mental health issues in the wake of heavy deployment missions since 2003.

To respond to the crisis, the state has fielded programs designed to prevent or minimize the impact of the added stress.

The Indiana National Guard Crisis Intervention Team focuses on four programs: Suicide Reduction, Intervention and Awareness; Sexual Assault Prevention and Response; Critical Incident Stress Management, and Domestic Violence Prevention and Awareness.

“We are one of very few comprehen-sive crisis teams constructed in the National Guard,” said 1st Lt. Rikki Salyers, of the CIT. “Our primary goals are to ensure leaders and service members are aware of their roles, responsibilities and resources in regards to crisis situations.”

Salyers says the team also assists major commands with crisis intervention

for at-risk service members and their families.

The Indiana National Guard CIT is equipped to handle a wide array of crises and is available to service members 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Salyers adds that the diverse make-up of the CIT and relation-ships with other support resources makes them more efficient in responding to crisis.

The CIT is composed of a sexual assault prevention response coordinator, suicide reduction and intervention program manager, a behavioral health specialist and a subject matter expert on domestic violence as well as a critical incident stress management team.

The CIT works closely with other support personnel including substance abuse coordinators, chaplains, veteran service personnel , family program specialists, community organizations and the Indiana National Guard’s employment assistance coordinator.

In recent months, the focus of the CIT has been to get the word out about the team, its mission, and the resources available to Guardsmen and their families.

Salyer said the public can find the best information available about the Indiana National Guard CIT on the Indiana National Guard homepage at www.in.ng.mil by selecting the Crisis Intervention links located in the big red column-header on the right side of the home page.

Not only are hotline numbers available there, but on the linked pages are download-able flyers, brochures, and posters to help commanders, Guardsmen, family members and friends understand crisis situations and how to get help when it counts most.

“We want them to remember that they are not alone. We are here to help,” Salyers concluded.

Note: See listing of CIT contact information, page 26, under “Fast Facts.”

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GARY, Ind. - The new 44,000 square foot, state-of-the-art armory at the Gary/Chicago International Airport gives a boost to the Gary airport and the local economy.

The armory provides full-time military and civilian jobs and also serves as a drilling and training site for 226 citizen-Soldiers. The facility is one of the few in Indiana to house multiple units, with missions as diverse as aviation and infantry.

The new armory has dedicated 250 square feet for the sole use of its Family Readiness Group, or what is known in Guard parlance as a “stay behind orga-nization,” Adjutant General, Major Gen-eral R. Martin Umbarger said.

Five Indiana National Guard units train at the new armory :

• The 938th Military Police Detachment, 81st Troop Command: 45 Soldiers providing command and control, and administration for military police law and order teams.

• Company C, Detachment 1, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion: Operate air ambulances and provide evacuation with three UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters.

• Company D, Detachment 1, 2-238th General Support Aviation Battalion: Provides aviation maintenance and logistical support.

• Company B, 1-112th Security and Support Battalion: 30 Soldiers perform search and rescue, command and control, and reconnaissance missions in support of Homeland Defense and law enforce-ment with two OH-58 Kiowa helicopters.

• Company A, 2-151st Infantry: 131 Soldiers perform combat missions.

Photo by Spc. Austen Hurt, Indiana National Guard

Major General R. Martin Umbarger and Rep. Pete Visclosky unveil the plague for the new Gary Airport Armory at the dedication held October 26, 2009. Construction of the armory began in November 2007; the state-of-the-art facility was built at a cost of $11.5 million.

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Article contributed by 1st Lt. Rikki Salyers, Crisis Intervention Team, Indiana National Guard

Article contributed by Lt. Col. Deedra Thombleson, State Public Affairs Officer, Indiana National Guard


Photo by Michael B. Krieg

Operation Comedy

Story by Staff Sgt. Les NewportIndiana National Guard

INDIANAPOLIS - Combat veterans, family and friends packed Crackers Comedy Club two nights straight in November to raise awareness and funds for the Wounded Warrior Project.

Local comedian John Stites spent months planning and promoting the event, which included local and nationally known acts.

The event also included strong support from the Bob and Tom Show, the nationally syndicated morning radio program produced in Indianapolis. Cast member Jimmy Mad-dog Matis appeared and said veterans had a special place in his heart; his father was a World War II veteran.

“The (Bob and Tom Show) looks for ways to help,” said Matis. “Like the Project USO CD, that’s something Tom has a lot of pride in.”

Although not originally scheduled to take the stage, Matis did twelve minutes of stand up before introducing Brig. Gen. Stewart Goodwin, Joint Forces Air Component Commander of the Indiana National Guard..

“There’s a heck of a message. These people are using their craft to help,” said Goodwin. “Helping to make sure we do whatever we have to do to make (Wounded Warriors) as whole as we can.”

Stites drew on his stature as a former Infantryman to engage an already receptive crowd. Other comics commented that the decidedly enthusiastic audience was more than they were used to.

“This is wild,” said comic Jeff Oskay, a writer for the Bob and Tom Show, to a fellow performer before the show started as veterans crammed into the lobby of Crackers. His comrade simply raised his brow and shook his head in agreement.

After the show the comics and audi-ence retreated to Indianapolis’ famed blues saloon, the Slippery Noodle. Stites was still scampering to make sure his guests were taken care of, but stopped to talk with a large group of women combat veterans.

“The stories they told me, the things they’ve been through,” said Stites shaking his head in admiration.”

Sgt. Susan Jones had recruited the group to join her for the cause and because she thought it would be a good opportunity to help them stay connected. She deployed to Iraq with the 38th Military Police Com-pany in 2008 and other from the group deployed with the 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

“He’s terrific,” said Jones of Stites. “To have the opportunities he has and he chooses to help us? There are people who talk about doing things, and then there are people who actually do something, that’s like family. And (the military) know how valuable families are.”

Stites made a point of letting the audi-ence know that Operation Comedy was more than the two shows at Crackers; he is already working with the Indiana National Guard’s Family Readiness Programs to do more.

“This couldn’t have gone better, the crowd, the support from the Guard, and General Goodin just set the tone perfectly,” said Stites. Learn more about Operation Comedy at www.operationcomedy.com

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A Sunday stroll for the cause - PTSD Awareness

Story and photo by Spc. Austen HurtIndiana National Guard

INDIANAPOLIS - For millennia, writers and philosophers have been trying to describe the toll war can have on a Soldier’s heart, mind and soul.

The thousand-yard stare, the distant, disturbed look of a combat veteran, has been described since antiquity. In this century, shell shock and combat fatigue manifested themselves in World Wars I and II respec-tively.

It wasn’t until 1980, as serious psychological issues manifested themselves in thousands of Vietnam veterans that medical professions officially recognized Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and began seeking means to treat it.

Even now, few people are aware of what PTSD is and what can be done to treat it. In an effort to educate service members and the general population, hundreds of people gathered Sunday, September 27, at the American Legion Mall in downtown Indianapolis for the first PTSD Awareness Walk, sponsored by the Indiana National Guard.

“We want to erase the stigma,” said Cami Pond, President of the Indiana State Medical Association Alliance Against PTSD. “Our message is awareness and to seek help early.”

Cami said she started the movement after she and her husband, Col. William Pond, the Indiana State Air Surgeon, saw PTSD destroy families in other units. She said she felt that she and her husband, also a practicing civilian physician, were in a position to do something to help.

“I went to (the Adjutant General) with an idea and a very long to-do list and he gave

me his full support,” Cami said. For the event, dignitaries from across

the state and nation, including Maj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger, the Adjutant General; Becky Skillman, Lt. Governor of Indiana; and Dr. J. James Rohan, the National Pres ident of the American Heal th Association, led approximately 400 people on a mile-long walk down Meridian Street, around the circle and back up Meridian to the American Legion Mall.

In addition to a house resolution to show support for PTSD sufferers, passed with the help of Cami Pond, Becky Skillman announced that Governor Mitch Daniels has declared September 27 PTSD Awareness Day for the state of Indiana.

“Today is all about awareness, letting the public know, letting (Soldiers) know it’s okay to say they’re hurting,” Umbarger said.

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Brig. Gen. J. Stewart Goodwin, Air Component Commander, leads off the show with an update on the Wounded Warrior Program.

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The Adjutant General of Indiana, Maj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger, presents a gift to Cami Pond on behalf of the Indiana National Guard for her work on the PTSD Awareness Walk held in Indianapolis, Sunday, September 27, 2009.

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INDIANAPOLIS - Ok. So fancy name, but what is it? And how will it help you?

The Indiana Military Employment Coordination Program is a dynamic Indiana National Guard agency working directly for the Indiana National Guard Human Resources Office.

Partnerships have been established with J9, the Transition Assistance Pro-gram, the Employer Partnership Initiative, and Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve, to maximize all assets and sup-port networks when helping Guardsmen find legitimate careers in and around In-diana.

The program is resourced by the HRO office and dedicated to finding employers who are seeking the professional expertise Guard/Reserve members can provide.

Headed by retired Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Mitten, this program is not just another job board like Monster.com on the internet.

“We go out into the community to meet with corporations, human resources professionals, and personnel specialists to determine what needs are out there,” said Mitten.

The Indiana Military Employment Coordination Program works for the Indiana military members/veterans to find good, legitimate career opportunities.

“We take the time to develop

relationships with [them] so that our Guardsmen have the best possible opportunity for employment.”

- retired Command Sgt. Maj. Scott MittenManager, IMECP

To search for posted career listings, visit www.in.ng.mil and click on the “Careers” link. A downloadable brochure is available under “Warrior Resources.”

If you are interested in learning more, contact the program office:

POC Indianapolis: Scott Mitten, MGR 317-247-3300 x 4020 (fax 317-247-3388)POC Indianapolis: Nick Arnett317-247-3300 ext 4610POC Southern Corridor: Bobbie Wilson812-877-5511 or 812-232-6110 ext 19

Photo by Staff Sgt. Tina Eichenour

Sergeant Stacey N. Edwards receives advice on her résumé from Scott Mitten, Director of the Indiana National Guard Employment Coordination Service, during a prescreening for the Marion County Police Department held on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2009. Edwards is a combat medic with the 215th Area Support Medical Company who recently came home from deployment and is now using the Employment Coordination Service to aid in her search for a different job.

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military physicians, medics, chaplains and a variety of other personnel gathered to take part in a formal tour of the VA facility’s capabilities for helping those suffering from PTSD.

The group also attended a lecture by Dr. David B. Tarr, the coordinator of the PTSD Clinical Team at the VA Medical Center. Tarr focused on the history of PTSD, its causes, symptoms and what can be done to treat it.

“With PTSD, what we have to do is get people to recognize it. If we recognize it, we treat it, those people become stronger,” said Col. Pond. “Over 95% of soldiers can show substantial improvement by getting early, appropriate treatment.”

Indiana is at the forefront of the move-ment to improve PTSD awareness, being the first to introduce legislation recognizing and supporting sufferers of the disorder as

well as instituting wide-spread programs for education and treatment.

“Indiana, I think, is a year and a half ahead of the rest of the country,” Col. Pond said.

After a number of suicides across the nation, many of which have been linked to PTSD, awareness of the disorder is vital to improving conditions for returning veterans, Cami Pond said.

“I don’t want to see one more newspaper with a sad headline of suicide,” she said.

Resources for veterans in trouble:National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255), veterans press 1

Department of Veterans Affairs Seamless Transition Task Force: oefoif.va.gov.

Military OneSource, 1-(800)-342-9647: militaryonesource.com or by e-mail at [email protected]

Article contributed by Scott Mitten Manager, IMECP


Indiana Guard Reserve helps National Guard Soldiers navigate Camp Atterbury

Story and photos by 1st Lt. Terry HeifetzPublic Affairs Officer, Indiana Guard Reserve

CAMP ATTERBURY JOINT MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER, Ind. – “Who are those Soldiers with the black patrol caps?”

That question was asked by more than a few of the thousands of out-of-state National Guard troops currently coming through Camp Atterbury on their way to overseas deployments.

The volunteers in the black caps are members of the Indiana Guard Reserve, Indiana’s state defense force, which is a subordinate command of the Indiana National Guard. The helpful, black-capped Soldiers have been acting as the troops’ escorts at Camp Atterbury, making sure that the mobilizing troops get to the right place at the right time as they prepare to deploy to Afghanistan.

The Indiana Guard Reserve, or IGR, focuses on serving Hoosiers by assisting the National Guard and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security in their domestic missions as well as providing instruction to emergency management teams regarding the National Incident Management System by designing and evaluating training exercises and executing community support missions.

IGR members also provide security and logistical assistance at natural disasters and planned events, such as the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini-marathon and Indianapolis Air Show.

Dozens of the IGR members have volunteered to assist at Camp Atterbury during the current National Guard deployments overseas. The IGR mission is to guide the visiting Soldiers through the medical, finance, personnel, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and other stations at the Soldier Readiness Processing Center. The mobilizing troops come from more than a dozen states, coast to coast.

1st Lt. Dale Andrews, the officer-in-charge for a portion of the IGR mission, said that each day between four and 10 Guard Reservists do whatever they can to help the troops feel at home.

“We stay with the troops until they get through the day,” Andrews said. During November, December and January, the IGR will assist nearly 4,000 troops as they pass through Camp Atterbury.

IGR Soldiers seek no pay for their work with mobilizing Soldiers. When not volunteering, they are students and professors, attorneys, police officers and everything in-between. They say their motivation is to serve those who serve America.

“Look at what they do for us. I want to do everything I can in return,” said Pvt. Barry Ulerick, who joined the IGR earlier this year.

Staff Sergeant Paul Sabol has a similar motivation. “We owe them everything we can to support them because they’re laying their lives on the line for us,” Sabol said.

Major General F. Barry Green, the IGR commanding general, said the need to serve is common for IGR members. They want to help however they can.

“We’ve brought our Soldiers down here in the heat, in the rain, in the sunshine, in the snow and ice, and they’ve responded every time we have a need,” Green said. “Our IGR Soldiers take time away from work, they take days off without pay, vacation time, leave time. They just want to support and help our Soldiers.”

The mobilizing Soldiers and Camp Atterbury leadership are thankful for the assistance.

“We are so pleased to have the support of the

Indiana Guard Reserve here at Camp Atterbury. As always, they are an invaluable asset to the team here on post.”

- Lt. Col. Ron Morris Deputy Commander, Camp Atterbury

“Without hesitation, leaders and members of the IGR stepped up and answered the call to bring in volunteers during one of the busiest times in our recent history on post by helping in different sections where a little extra effort makes a huge contribution. We so appreciate what they do here,” he said.

IGR Officer Candidate Steve Wessling said he appreciates the recognition.

“The troops say they’ve really appreciated the help we’ve been able to give them,” Wessling said. “It’s been a really good experience. I like to do anything I can to make the process easier for these guys.”

When the mobilizing National Guard members leave Camp Atterbury, they have a better understanding of the “guys in the black caps,” and their mission, according to Green.

“Once they see us do our job, once they get an idea of who these people are, they’re quite pleased and thankful.”

Visit the IGR at http://www.indianaguardreserve.us Indiana Guard Reserve Soldier Cpt. Roger Miller, left, explains the purpose of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve to visiting National Guard members at Camp Atterbury. Miller and other IGR Soldiers are acting as escorts at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center for thousands of National Guard Soldiers preparing to deploy to Afghanistan, Dec. 13, 2009.

Photo, top right column: Pvt. Barry Ulerick glances at the day’s schedule for the mobilizing National Guard troops. Ulerick and dozens of other Indiana Guard Reserve members escort thousands of Soldiers at Camp Atterbury preparing to deploy to Afghanistan, Dec. 13, 2009.

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P e o p l e i n t h e n e w sHOLIDAY VISIT

Over the holidays, Indiana Army National Guard 38th Infantry Division commander, Maj. Gen. Tod Carmony, and Indiana National Guard’s top enlisted Soldier, Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Rhoades, visited Bagram and other sites in Afghanistan where our units were deployed.

Photo top: Chief Warrant Officer James Simmons, Task Force Cyclone personnel officer at Camp Eggers, chats with Maj. Gen. Tod Carmony as the general tours Camp Eggers, Kabul, Afghanistan during the Joint Monthly Access to Reserve Components (JMARC). December 2009. Photo by U.S. Army 1st Lt. Raymond Rodriguez, Task Force Cyclone, 38th Infantry Division

Photo bottom: Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Rhoades, speaks with Master Sgt. Taylor Allen during lunch at Dragon dining facility at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Dec. 30, 2009. Photo by U.S. Army Spc. William E. Henry, Task Force Cyclone, 38th Infantry Division

Photo middle: Task Force Cyclone Soldier, Staff Sgt. Lawrence Mullins, 38th Infantry Division, speaks with Maj. Gen. Tod Carmony and Task Force Cyclone commander, Brig. Gen. Lonnie Culver, about a construction project to mock local buildings in the area for military operations on urban terrain at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Dec. 30, 2009. Photo by U.S. Army Spc. William E. Henry, Task Force Cyclone, 38th Infantry Division

TAG RECEIVES APPOINTMENT

“Upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Army, I am pleased to designate you as a member of the Reserve Forces Policy Board for a three-year term effective December 31, 2009. Your willingness to contribute your knowledge, ability, and time to this important Board is deeply appreciated. We have important issues to address in the coming months, and I look forward to innovation and a spirit of new approaches to longstanding challenges.”

So read the letter addressed to Maj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger, signed by Robert M. Gates, United States Secretary of Defense.

Having been nominated by General Craig Mckinley, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Maj. Gen. Umbarger is now sitting on a Board which advises those seated at the top of the decision-making pyramid in our country.

The Reserve Forces Policy Board was created by act of Congress in 1952: “The Board, acting through the Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs is the principal policy advisor to the Secretary of Defense on matters relating to the Reserve components.”

The Board acts independently to monitor, review and evaluate proposals, actions and situations impacting the National Guard and Reserve forces, and reports annually through the Secretary of Defense to Congress and the President.

The Board is composed of 24 members, including a civilian chairman; the assistant secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force responsible for Reserve components; a regular officer from each of the three military departments; a general/flag officer from the Joint Chiefs of Staff; a general officer from the active Marine Corps; two officers from each of the six Department of Defense Reserve components plus two officers, regular or reserve, of the Coast Guard; and a Reserve general or flag officer who serves without vote as military advisor to the chairman and as executive officer of the Board.

What an honor and a privilege, not only for TAG, but for the entire Indiana National Guard.Photo top: Major General Umbarger right, visits with troops of the Indiana National Guard during their deployment to Iraq, June 2008.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Les Newport, Indiana National Guard


• Remember that Family Assistance can help Service Members and Families financially if they have had an unexpected hardship. The main office phone is 1-800-237-2850, ext 3192. Call to find the Family Assistance Center closest to you.

• Military OneSource now has a link to Peterson’s Online Academic Skills Course at https://www.militaryonesource.com/LinkClick.aspx?link=810&tabid=372. If you have trouble with this link, login to www.militaryonesource.com then go to the “Tools” tab. On the Tools page you will find a “Career & Education” column. Underneath in the “DoD Resources” section, click on “Online Academic Skills Course.” This course, free to all service members and family members, is designed for individuals who want to build their math and verbal skills to excel in their jobs, pass their exams, advance their careers, or continue their education. The course will diagnose the individual’s current level of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and math abilities and teach the concepts and skills needed to increase proficiency in each of these academic areas.

• IN website for road conditions: Indiana has launched a new website to keep travelers abreast of road conditions. TrafficWise covers both rural and urban state highways. TrafficWise.in.gov has reports on state roads, U.S. highways and interstates.

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Army Family CovenantShades of Green® Vacation Packages

The mission of the Army Family Covenant is to support readiness and service member well-being.

To complete that mission, Armed Forces Recreation Center Resorts is offering three vacation specials for service members and their families.

Affordable vacations at world-class vacation destinations are available, along with posted special packages and celebrations.

Limited time vacation packages are now also available. Visit www.shadesofgreen.org or call the Reservation Office at 888-593-2242. All information concerning eligibility, offerings,

amenities, tickets, etc., is available at the site.

Reservations are based on availability and are taken on a first come, first served basis.

Reservations office hours:Monday through Friday

0700-2000 hoursSaturday, 0700-1400 hours.

Offices are closed Sundays and all Federal Holidays.

Access to Financial Assistancethrough The American Red Cross

The American Red Cross partners with the military relief societies to ensure that service members and their families have access to emergency financial assistance, 24/7, wherever they are located.

When a military or family member has an emergency, and it is after hours or they are more than fifty miles from a military relief society office, they can contact the local Red Cross office.

To locate a Red Cross office, go to www.redcross.org and enter the zip code.

Red Cross caseworkers assist members with the military relief society loan application.

The application is processed through the Red Cross Military Aid Society Unit at National Headquarters, which works with the appropriate military relief society office for their review and approval.

The Red Cross caseworkers then coordinate with the relief society to ensure that the member receives the approved assistance.

If you have any questions, please email the American Red Cross POC for assistance.

The holidays are stressful in the best of times, but as a military family, you might have dealt with more than the most.

Now it’s the new year, the weather’s dreary and cold and children could be cranky, coming off of the expectations and demands of holdiay parties, presents, and return to school.

Be prepared for cold and flu season by taking a look at the new Flu Toolkit at http://www.militaryonesource.com/MOS/Tools/FluToolkit.aspx on Military OneSource. You’ll find links to sites with extensive, current information about both seasonal flu and the H1N1 virus, and information about immunizations, and RSS feeds from Flu.gov

This is also a good time to try to turn over some new nutrition leaves, by encouraging your children to drink lots of water, and keeping high protein, low carb snacks around.

Exercise doesn’t have to be formal - just a family walk down the block can help release energy and settle frazzled nerves. Check local YMCA facilities for military family discounts.

Remember your military support networks. Call your FAC, MFLC or Military One Source if needs come up. Visit the Indiana National Guard Web site at www.in.ng.mil. Crisis numbers are available, and the “Family Programs” button will take you to information on Family Assistance Centers and contact information for other personnel.

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In February 2008, the National Guard Bureau formed an advisory panel composed of Army agencies and surviving

spouses of service members killed while serving in support of counterinsurgency

operations overseas. The result was the Survivor

Outreach Services Program, focused on responding to the needs of surviving family members.

According to Carly Glorioso, the Indiana National Guard’s SOS

coordinator, the program demon-strates the Army’s commitment to

Families of the Fallen.

“We implement a holistic and

multi-agency approach to delivering services and

support for as long as the Family desires.”

- Carly GloriosoSurvivor Outreach Services coordinator

Under the direction of the newly created Survivor Outreach Services Coordinator position, National Guard Bureau recommended placing the SOS Coordinators throughout the states and territories based upon criteria to best meet the needs of survivors:

• availability of active component installations,

• geographical dispersion of survivors,

• state force structure to take on the responsibility of both financial counselors and support coordinators.

Glorioso said that as of October 2009, fifty-four SOS coordinators were trained and in the field, working across the United States. The Indiana National Guard’s SOS Coordinator, Mrs. Glorioso, is located in its Family Programs Office in Indianapolis.

“SOS coordinators provide long term services,” said Glorioso. “They begin servicing survivors when they are comfortable transi-tioning from their casualty assistance officers, and their needs have transitioned from that of a uniformed Soldier to those best addressed by experts in delivering survivor services.”

SOS coordinators also work to assist in forming support groups, networks, and offer events that will allow surviving families the opportunity to receive support for as long as they need, want, and desire, according to Glorioso.

A second program administered by our Family Programs Office, and for which Mrs. Glorioso also has oversight, is the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors or TAPS.

The TAPS organization was founded in 1994 by Bonnie Carroll, following the death of her husband, Brig. Gen. Tom Carroll, in an Army C-12 plane crash in 1992. Now she helps others with their bereavement process. The motto for the organization is indicative of the personal involvement of the program administrators: “Remember the Love. Celebrate the Life. Share the Journey”

To date, TAPS has assisted over 25,000 surviving family members, casualty officers and caregivers.

National Military Survivor Seminars and Good Grief Camps have been conducted for fourteen years, and are now complemented by regional seminars across the country.

TAPS weekends have been sponsored by the Indiana National Guard since the summer of 2008 in Indianapolis. The site for the 2010 conference will be Franklin College in Franklin, Ind., and will expand to include the family members of any fallen military member, from any service, in Indiana.

The TAPS weekends include workshops and social activities focused on bringing together the families of fallen heroes, allowing them to find the compassion and understanding they need to move on with their lives after the loss of their loved one.

Spouses and children have always been special invitees to these conferences, but the siblings and extended family were also included on the 2009 guest list.

“Brothers and sisters, grandparents, everyone in a family is affected by the loss of a loved one. The grieving process for all family members needs to be supported so that everyone can look to the future together,” said Glorioso. “This last seminar seemed so very beneficial to everyone that attended.

“Often it is the children that are least able to face the death of a parent, or even understand it,” Glorioso continued. “We bring very special professionals in to help with our children’s program during TAPS. Spending time with other kids that have suffered through the same tragedy helps them open up, to talk about what they’re thinking and feeling.”

For more information on both of these outreach programs, visit the Indiana National Guard Web site at www.in.ng.mil. Click on the “Family Programs” button, then on “Survivor Services.” The phone number for the program coordinator is 1-800-237-2850 x 85457.

At tendees o f the first INNG TAPS weekend in 2008 released balloons for their lost heroes on a beautiful, sunny, August day in Indianapolis.Photo by Staff Sgt. Jeff Lowry

The national TAPS Web site can be found

at www.taps.org, and offers many links and informational pages. Army OneSource also has information for surviving family

members on their Web site at www.myarmyonesource.com. At the home page, look for the “Family Programs and Services” tab. On that dropdown menu, click on “Surviving Families.”

Article contributed by Carly Glorioso, Survivor Outreach Services coordinator


181st Intelligence Wingwww.181iw.ang.af.mil

S u c c e s s f u l D e p l o y m e n tStory by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Wilson 181IW, Civil Engineering Squadron

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - On January 5, 2009, the Civil Engineering Squadron once again stepped up to the plate and deployed to Baghdad, Iraq .

Under the leadership of Lt. Breck Schmidlkofer and Master Sgt. Paul Lybarger, half of the CE force (30 airmen) was serving at Baghdad International Airport, Iraq. Six of the airmen were deployed as Third Country National (TCN) Escorts for four months and the remaining airmen were deployed for six months with the mission to maintain Sather Air Base and the associated areas as required.

They maintained and improved the base as directed by the command staff. These efforts included critical projects including road construction, repairing runways, repairing and expanding electrical distribution systems, repairing and expanding the portable water infrastructure, and conducting real-world and mock exercises concerning Base Readiness and WMD threats. They also performed many other essential duties as assigned during this deployment, but simply put, they received a lot of training and worked many hours in their specific AFSC’s.

Even though they worked long and hard during their six or seven day work weeks, they were given time for other activities, including CDC’s and testing. They also had access to a physical fitness facility at the Sather AB gym which housed strength training equipment, aerobic equipment, and a small area for fitness “class” activities like Jujitsu, P9OX, etc. The on-base Services Squadron also held many MWR events like basketball, volleyball, and soccer.

Some of the airmen participated in a recurring dinner function called the “General’s Dinner.” It was conducted by an Iraqi General that hosted guests for dinner and included American military personnel. This gave those attending the opportunity to share

cultural awareness. Several of the CE airmen also had the opportunity to eat dinner with Turkish nationals working as contractors at the Victory Base Complex.

All of this work did get the CE members noticed. The base had a “Team of the Month” award. In January this award was presented to the Equipment Shop members: Master Sgt. Paul Lybarger, Tech Sgt. Michael Hokins, Tech Sgt. James Morgan, Staff Sgt. John Hacket, Senior Airman Andrew Hopkins, and Senior Airman Kenneth Dwigans. In June, the award was presented to the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) shop members: Master Sgt. Roy Henderson, Staff Sgt. Thomas Gray, and Senior Airman Charles Davis. Among other awards received, they all earned the Iraq Campaign Medal.

Special recognition goes to Staff Sgt. Aaron Racey from the Engineering shop. He received seven monthly/quarterly awards, two letters of appreciation, and was coined 13 times. One of the coins was presented to him from a Presidential Advance Agent and reads, “On behalf of the Vice President of the USA”. This was presented to Racey for the design and layout of the parking plan using the GPS system. The drawings and plans were briefed at the Pentagon, White House, and aboard Air Force 2. The letter, also from the advance agent, was for the logistical support of the Vice President’s arrival in Bagdad. Another coin was from the ACC Mission Support Director, a brigadier general, for outstanding overall performance.

“There were occasions when the enemy reminded us that they still had the resources and spirit to fight,” Schmidlkofer said. “Those events were reminders of how quickly life could change and the importance of the mission at hand. Although Services worked hard to offer a number of events/activities/entertainment, it was no substitute for home.”

In April, the TCN escorts returned home safely, followed by the remaining airmen who returned in July. They were welcomed home October UTA, to much acclaim for their accomplishments.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - Although we have hosted many “Racer Runs” in the past, the most recent event was not only a benefit to Wing members, but also the community and those in need of food. The event, held on October 3rd, 2009 at Hulman Field, Terre Haute IN, included 1.5 mile, 5K and 10K events.

Participants were encouraged to present at least one non-perishable food item, along with their entry fees to the registration table. This resulted in the collection of four large barrels of food for donation to a local food bank to support the citizens of the Wabash Valley. Along with the food donation, the 181st Intelligence Support Squadron gathered nearly $300 to purchase additional food items

Not only did this event promote moral, camaraderie, and personal fitness for military members and civilians alike, but it also brought awareness to combating hunger and providing to those less fortunate.

“This year’s cool weather on the day of the event was much better than last year’s windy conditions,” said Maj. John Puckett, winner of the 10k top military male award. “It was excellent running weather.”

Along with the 74 military members in attendance, 61 community participants from around the area entered the race, including a strong showing of children from Hoosier Prairie elementary school.

The involvement of a younger generation was a clear demonstration of the importance of physical fitness at all age levels. Larry Thompson of Fitness Experts was also on hand for the event, leading a group warm-up and stretching exercises.

This year’s event was coordinated by 1st Lt. Randi Brown and Master Sgt. Melinda Tatman. Results:

1.5 top runners: Spencer Loscar - 8:23.5; Joshua Bonham - 8:39.7

5K top runners: Top Male, Darby Sinders - 19:32.1; Top Military Male, Jason Gaudard - 24:45.0; Top Female, Katherine Murdoch - 27:02.2 ; Top Military Female, Julie Vanlandingham - 28:52.6.

10K top runners: Top Male, Matthew Good - 41:52.7; Top Military Male, John Puckett - 44:47.7; Top Female, Linda Holt - 56:37.9; Top Military Female, Angela Shaw - 54:01.2.

R a c e r R u n B e n e f i t s W i n g a n d C o m m u n i t yStory by Staff Sgt. Josh Velders, 181st IW/PA

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Story and photos by Tech. Sgt. Darin L. Hubble122nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

HICKAM AFB, OAHU, HAWAII - Above the constantly pounding eight-foot waves of the North Shore and the tranquil rustle of the palm trees blowing in the Trade Winds of Oahu, Hawaii, another sound was suddenly heard as the engines of the 122nd Fighter Wing’s F-16s ignited, ready for take-off.

As the pilot, crew chief and maintenance crew prepared the eight F-16s to take to the runway on November 2, 2009, the 122nd FWs “competition,” F-15s from the 154th Air Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard, taxi by, fully prepared for their air to air encounters with 122nd FW.

A 21-member Advanced Echelon departed Fort Wayne, Ind., on October 28 and 29, 2009, followed by the main body of 76 members, October 30, 2009. Commercial Aircraft and four C-130s were used to transport members of maintenance, logistics, expeditionary contingency package and some F-16 pilots to Hickam.

Pilots flew the eight F-16s, refueling several times along the way. According to Staff Sgt. Laura Geimer, Small Air Terminal NCOIC, Logistics Readiness, “it was tough keeping the cargo weights under the acceptable limits set by the airlift unit but successes were seen in the experience and flexibility of this unit in making pallets and re-making them in order for it all to work out.”

November 2, 2009, started the F-16 operations and mainte-nance schedule. Most days were filled with two missions a day and flights were scheduled 11 of the 15 days the unit was deployed.

The 122nd FW pilots flew Red Air - aggressors in the air-to-air combat arena. According to Lt. Col. Kevin ”Buzz” Doyle, 163rd Fighter Squadron Commander, 122nd Fighter Wing, the unit did quite well against the F-15s.

Colonel Jeff rey Soldner, 122nd Fighter Wing Commander said, “we have not been to Hawaii since 1965 when we took our F-84s down there to prepare the 25th ID to spin up for Vietnam. We have been trying to get this mission for 10 years or longer. We gave the F-15 unit fairly difficult training scenarios and flew 101 out of 102 sorties, giving them plenty of air to air pictures to train on. It’s nice to say that everything I ever imagined doing as a unit with the F-16 has now been done. As the last mission for our F-16s, this opportunity was icing on the cake.”

As the 154 AW and their Hickam Active Duty coun-terparts get set to transition into the F-22 Raptor, their first plane arriving June 2010, and the 122nd FW looks forward to a projected conversion to the A-10 Warthog, both units seem capable and con-fident on the future flying missions.

The 154 AW is the lead unit in this transition for Hawaii, both Air National Guard and Active Duty, to their new aircraft. They have the unique responsibility to demonstrate their capability to the active duty component at Hickam AFB who is scheduled to see their first F-22 Raptor soon after.

The 154 AW was supportive and welcoming to the 122nd FW

during the short deployment and Lt. Col. Lawrence “Grinder” Otto, Supervisor of Flying 154 AW, complimented the members of the 122nd FW on their professionalism and sense of duty, as well as the flying ability of our seasoned pilots.

“I am amazed at the maneuverability and the

functionality of that little jet [F16], and your pilots seem as tight a group as I have

ever known.” - Lt. Col. Lawrence Otto

Supervisor of Flying 154 AW

Many of the 122nd FW members were able to introduce themselves to their 154 AW counterparts and find out a little about how their respective jobs are done on the island.

On their off time however, work was not foremost on their minds as they took in the sites and sounds of Hawaii. Many members went

to some popular destinations such as Hanauma Bay, the North Shore, Diamond Head, luau’s and others.

Some opted for the road less traveled and went on excursions such as scuba diving, sky diving and sail boarding. Most members took advantage of the opportunity to visit Pearl Harbor.

Veterans Day took on an entirely new meaning when bearing witness to the lasting memo-rial honoring those who paid the ultimate price, ushering us into World War II.

Whatever their adventure, the sights and sounds of Hawaii will leave lasting memories of accomplishing a safe and effective mission while enjoying a destination some only dream of.

..... Aloha

S e n t r y A l o h a

122nd Fighter Wingwww.122fw.ang.af.mil


We’ve all heard the phrase “National Guard Family,” referring to the camaraderie felt throughout the National Guard as guardsmen serve alongside classmates, coworkers, and family. Even generations can be

involved. The father of a veteran of Company D (Ranger), 151st Infantry, served in the 151st Infantry Regiment in WWII, and his grandfather in the 151st in WWI. Though this is not uncommon in the National Guard, there are few cases where all generations have not only had a significant

impact on the National Guard, but on their local community and veterans’ organizations, as well.

This particular family began its legacy to the Indiana National Guard in the late 19th century. Robert Lowery

Moorhead served under the command of Harry B. Smith in the 2nd Infantry during the Spanish-American War. When Smith

was appointed Adjutant General in 1917 by Governor James P. Goodrich, he chose Moorhead to command the newly reorganized

4th Indiana Infantry. Moorhead’s first order as Regimental Commander was to have

the 4th Indiana Infantry ready for federal service by August 5, 1917. Through his innovative leadership, the 4th Indiana Infantry units were brought up to standard, federalized and moved to their mobilization

station, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind. After a month’s training they moved to Camp Shelby to join up with the newly formed 38th Infantry Division, to which the 4th Indiana was assigned. Upon arrival at Camp Shelby, Moorhead was informed his high speed 4th Infantry was now the 139th Field Artillery Regiment, and he was placed in command. He had no artillerymen assigned, nor any howitzers on hand, so he trained his “grunts” to be “cannon cockers.”

The 139th left Camp Shelby for Europe on September 19, 1918, arriving in England on October 17. After 10 days in England, they departed for Cherbourg, France, and prepared to go to war. On November 11, 1918, the armistice was signed. The 139th never had the opportunity to go into battle, however they did receive President Woodrow Wilson, sporting their new “Cyclone” patch. The Battalion returned to the United States on various ships, Moorhead onboard the USS George Washington with President Wilson. They arrived in New York on December 23, traveling on to Fort Benjamin Harrison, arriving on January 6, 1919, and were all demobilized by January 24. Moorhead’s care of his beloved troops did not end with his honorable discharge after 46 years of service. He would become a fierce advocate of the veteran and was a member of the U.S. caucus for the newly forming “American Legion of World War Veterans.” After two caucuses, the first convention of the “American Legion” was held in Minneapolis, Minn. Because of the efforts of Moorhead and other WWI Veterans, Indiana’s 150 posts were so well organized and presented such a good case for the headquarters to be moved from its temporary location in New York, NY, to Indianapolis, that today the National Headquarters for the American Legion is across Pennsylvania Street from Tyndall-Moorhead armory. Upon Moorhead’s returned from Europe, he married Roxanne Sanders. He became a legislator from 1921 to 1932, serving on the Indiana Senate’s Military Affairs Committee, a member of the State Armory Board where he was a key figure in the founding of the state’s armory system. He also sat as Director of the Salvation Army,

lending his expertise to other civic functions and charitable organizations in Indianapolis as well. He did all of this in his spare time while working his way to Director of Bobbs-Merrill Publishing Company.

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The Moorhead Family

Story by Staff Sgt. Zita MooreIndiana National Guard

A FAMILY OF PATRIOTS

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It would make sense that Tyndall-Moorhead Armory is named for Robert H. Tyndall (which it is) and Robert L. Moorhead (it is not). So who is the “Moorhead” in Tyndall-Moorhead Armory? On September 4, 1921, Robert L. and Roxanne Moorhead brought a son into the world and named him Robert Grant Moorhead.

The younger Moorhead began his military career in 1939 in the Citizens Military Training Corps at Fort Harrison, Ind. In 1942, he entered Officer Candidate Training School and was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1943. He served in the European Theater of Operations until October 1945, when he was assigned to the Military Government Detachment and promoted to captain. He returned to the United States in 1946 and was released from active duty on December 31.

“R.G.” Moorhead entered the Indiana Army National Guard in August 1948, serving where his talents could best be used, earning promotions to major in 1949 and to lieutenant colonel in 1953. From 1953 through early 1959 he served as Assistant Chief of Staff, then Chief of Staff, 38th Infantry Division, and was promoted to colonel in May 1959. He served briefly in the inactive National Guard then accepted a position with Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, Indiana Army National Guard.

In 1963 Moorhead was appointed Assistant Division Commander, 38th Infantry Division, and promoted to brigadier general. He commanded the 38th Infantry Division beginning in September 1971, then was promoted and federally recognized as major general on February 28, 1973.

Though he had already completed an illustrious military career, he still wasn’t finished serving. On June 9, 1976, he was the first National Guard officer appointed Deputy Commanding General, US Army Training and Doctrine Command. Major General Robert G. Moorhead’s military service would end May 8, 1978 - 36 years after it started - with honorable discharge and retirement. This, however would not end his service to his community, the National Guard, and all veterans. He served many years in positions of leadership and responsibility in service and veteran organizations.

The passing of Major General Robert G. Moorhead in October of 2009 was deeply felt in the National Gaurd community. Major General R. Martin Umbarger, Adjutant General, was honored to speak at his funeral, and had these words to say about this man, this friend, this statesman: “When I consider the totality of the life of General Moorhead, a life marked by a constant quest for the next challenge, and unbridled optimism for the next day, my mind is drawn to the classic poem penned in the early 19th century by Alfred Lord Tennyson titled ‘Ulysses.’ Tennyson – who wrote this poem in response to the death of his closest friend – sought to capture the essence of a heroic character whose life was shaped by the determination ‘to strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.’ It reads in part like this:

‘I cannot rest from travel: I will drink Life to the fullest: All times I have enjoyed greatly… I have become a name; For always roaming with a hungry heart Much have I seen and known; Cities of men and manners, climates, councils, governments, Myself not least, but honored of them all… I am part of all that I have met...... ..... How dull it is to pause, to make an end, To rust un-burnished, not to shine in use! As though to breathe, were life .... Life piled on life.’

Life piled on life – an appropriate description – I think you will agree – of the story of the man, the Soldier, the leader we knew as Robert G. Moorhead.” A stirring tribute of honor and respect.

A FAMILY OF PATRIOTS

R.G. Moorhead and his wife, Maggie, were blessed with two sons and three daughters. Their second son, Richard, would not only follow in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps by joining the Indiana National Guard, but he would also become a leader during war.

Brigadier General Richard Moorhead began his career as a commissioned officer in the United States Army Reserve on July 18, 1975. He joined the Indiana Army National Guard as a first lieutenant in 1979, having served in various positions with the 68th Armor Brigade.

He served in Headquarters Company, in elements of the State Area command, and in 238th Cavalry through late 1992. He then began his infantry career as the Executive Officer of 1st Battalion, 293rd Infantry, then as Commander until late 1997 when he was transferred to Headquarters 38th Infantry Division.

His “road to war” became shorter with his assignment as S-3, Headquarters, 76th Infantry Brigade, just prior to the Brigade’s extremely successful JRTC Rotation. He was appointed Commander 81st Troop Command in July1999 at Edinburgh, Ind., holding that position again in 2002, at Kokomo, Ind., after the reorganization of the 2nd Infantry Brigade into the 81st Troop Command.

In November 2003, Moorhead returned to the 76th Infantry Brigade as the Deputy Commander. He was promoted to Brigadier General and placed in command of the 76th Infantry Brigade (Separate) in March 2004.

The following May he would receive his mobilization orders as the Commander, Combined Joint Task Force - Phoenix (III), Afghanistan. In country he was responsible for the 76th Infantry Brigade (Separate) (minus 1-152nd Infantry and 1-293rd Infantry), as well as coalition units and multiple Embedded Training Teams tasked with training the Afghan National Army. While Task Force Phoenix was in Afghanistan, its members helped build schools, military training facilities for the Afghan National Army, and performed numerous medical visits to villages.

Upon his return from Afghanistan, Moorhead was assigned as Commander, 38th Infantry Division. He is the first commander in the 38th Infantry Division to be second generation Division Commander. While in this position he effectively prepared Task Force Cyclone for its mission to Afghanistan, also preparing smaller Divisional units for deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He accomplished this while transitioning the 38th Infantry Division into the modular force structure.

Brigadier General Richard Moorhead retired in October 2008, but his story certainly isn’t finished. Like his father and his grand-father, he is a member of many civic and veteran’s organizations, all of which will benefit from his innate ability to lead. AUTHORS NOTE: While conducting research for this story, I thought it was phenomenal that there would be not only three generations of Guardsmen, but that two would command the 38th Infantry Division. During this research it was discovered that Robert L. Moorhead was the treasurer for the Sons of the American Revolution. This would indicate that the Moorheads are descended from a Patriot who fought in the American Revolution. A phone call confirmed that they are descended from Sergeant Samuel Gordon. He served in Bratton’s Company, Neal’s Regiment, South Carolina. So the Moorhead’s legacy of “Minutemen” begins with the American Revolution. A true family of patriots. Photo top left courtesy of Stout family of Indianapolis.

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38th Infantry DivisionPARWAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – An Uzbashi village boy shows off his pencils through the broken window of the Uzbashi Primary School during a school supply drop by Task Force Cyclone members in Uzbashi village, in Bagram district, Parwan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 3, 2009. Supplies such as pens, pencils, and notebooks were handed out in two schools in the Bagram district area.

Photo by U.S. Army Spc. William E. Henry, Task Force Cyclone, 38th Infantry Division

Photo below: PARWAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan — Task Force Cyclone Brigade commander, Col. Richard Shatto, speaks at the Kuh-e Safi Police headquarters during a graduation ceremony held near Dandar Village, in Kuh-e Safi district, Parwan province, Nov. 22, 2009. Men of the department were awarded certif ications after being given instruction by Task Force Gladius, 4th Platoon, Special Troops Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division Soldiers. Many areas of police operations were included in the new program, focused on keeping the police trained to standard.

Photo by U.S. Army Spc. William E. Henry, Task Force Cyclone38th Infantry Division

Photo below: Colonel Tim Thombleson, deputy commander for Task Force Cyclone, hands a certificate of completion of immersion training to one of the Afghanistan National Police officers.

Photo above: One of the Afghani police officers celebrates after receiving his certificate of completion. The intensive training covered many areas of police operations.

Photos above by U.S. Army Lt. Col. Mike Brady, Task Force Cyclone, 38th Infantry Division Public Affairs Officer

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Servicemembers donate time to Iraqi Children

Story and photos by Spc. Beth Gorenc

Task Force 38 Public Affairs

JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq – While deployed here in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, ser-

vicemembers used their free time to teach and assist communities in Iraq.

Airmen and Soldiers here held monthly programs that brought children on base to learn from and interact with military mentors. During these days, servicemem-bers worked through translators to teach Iraqi children about personal hygiene, fire safety awareness and medical issues.

After learning safety lessons, chil-dren were able to play with their volunteer

military mentor. Activities such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, arts and crafts, and board

games were available for entertainment.Air Force Tech Sgt. Joey Burgess, 332nd

Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron con-struction inspector, said the children’s

days were not only useful for teaching children safety, but were also good for establishing positive relationships with local communities.

“If we can help out people and displace negative or harsh feelings they have toward us, then it’s a win-win situation,” said Burgess.

“I’m very passionate about helping others, including kids,” added Burgess.

“That’s why I volunteer.” Along with volunteering his time

during the children’s events, Burgess also worked as the coordinator for the Kids of Iraq

program here. He worked together with other Airmen and Soldiers to receive, organize and

distribute donated goods.“We collect all kinds of donations

ranging from toys, hygiene products, clothes and school supplies,” said

Burgess. He also said Task Force 38 was one of his biggest

clients to give supplies for distribution.

Headed by Indiana Army National Guard Sgt. Andrew Schnieders, the task force command assistant, Task Force 38 Soldiers picked up supplies from Burgess and other Airmen on a monthly basis, prepared supplies and packages for transportation and flew the supplies in a Task Force 38 UH-60 Black Hawk to a forward operating base for further distribution.

“It’s a motivator to go out and help provide people with the material (they need) to set themselves up for success,” said Schnieders, Mooresville, Ind., resident.

He said the task force was carrying on the mission previ-ously conducted by the 449th Theater Aviation Brigade, and it was something he looked forward to each month with fellow Soldiers.

“It’s not an extra duty. It’s something people choose to do,” he said. “It’s a chance to contribute to a greater good on a personal level.”

Schnieders said Soldiers who volunteered for the task force humanitarian aid missions showed a real care and concern for people in need of the supplies. One of those Soldiers was Indiana Army National Guard Staff Sgt. David Shutt, Task Force 38 air mission request cell noncommissioned officer in charge.

“It’s all about showing Iraqis that we care, and we are here to help them get back on their feet,” said Shutt, Fairmount, Ind., resident.

He added helping Iraqis also gave him a personal satisfac-tion. “I feel like I’m making a difference,” said Shutt. “It’s nice to do something that’s not so combat related.”

Along with delivering donated goods received from the Air Force, Task Force 38 pulled their own resources to donate and deliver first aid and medical supplies.

Task Force 38, Indiana Army National Guard Sgt. Michael Seegel, Indianapolis native and administration noncommis-sioned officer, helped gather and transfer medical supplies, while ensuring his fellow task force Soldiers also had proper medical supplies, by handing out earplugs for the flight.

“I was just happy to be there,” said Seegel. “I love helping people, no matter how small of a way.”

Throughout the remainder of their OIF deployment, Task Force 38 Soldiers said they would continue to help transport donated items to communities in Iraq and volunteer to teach and play with Iraqi children during the monthly events here.


Story by Spc. Beth GorencTask Force 38 Public Affairs

JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq – While flying troops and supplies between forward operating bases throughout Iraq, an Indiana National Guard Soldier made history.

Chief Warrant Officer Chuck Sawyer, a UH-60 Black Hawk standardization instructor pilot with Company C, 1st Battalion, 137th Aviation Regiment, flew his 1000th combat hour September 22, 2009, and became the first Indiana National Guard Soldier to do so.

“It’s an honor to be the first one,” said Sawyer, a Shelbyville, Ind., resident. “It’s a capstone achievement in an aviation career.”

During his first deployment to Iraq in 2005 with Company D, 126th Aviation Regiment, Sawyer flew approximately 650 hours. In his second deployment to Iraq in 2009, Sawyer has so far flown approximately 390 hours.

“For an aviator, it takes a lot of dedication, a lot of study and a lot of time to get good at what you’re doing,” he said.

Sawyer said he was not the first one to achieve more than 1,000 combat flying hours. “Soldiers from the Vietnam War have flown more than 1,000 combat hours,” he said. “I learned to fly from those veterans when I was young.”

But Sawyer’s goal was not to reach the history-making title. As an experienced Soldier, pilot and mentor, Sawyer said his goal was to pass his gained knowledge and skills to younger Aviators.

“Even though we are in a combat zone, a non-training environ-ment, I want to pass on as much information and training as possible to the younger guys,” said the instructor pilot.

“My goal is to ensure pilots get the best training possible,” he added.

One of the aviators Sawyer flew with during the deploy-ment said the pilot provided guidance and was mentoring towards everyone. Indiana Army National Guard Spc. Donald Tharp, from Company C, was on his first deployment in his three-year military career during the mobilization to Iraq in 2009.

“When I first starting flying, I was nervous,” said Tharp. “He pulled me to the side and helped me calm down.” Sawyer’s mentorship did not stop at comforting the specialist during that first flight. “He’s always pushing people to study academics of the aircraft,” added Tharp. “He is always pushing people to be better at what they do.”

The company’s first sergeant, 1st Sgt. James Hudnall, also recognized Sawyer as an asset to the company and deployment.

“He is a very fit, dedicated and knowledgeable Soldier who is extremely confident. He is representative of the loyalty and professionalism of the military in general.”

-1st Sgt. James HudnallCompany C, 1-137 Aviation Regiment

Hudnall said he was pleased with what Sawyer achieved, but the company’s Soldiers are still focused on their mission while in Iraq.“Regardless of accomplishments, we still have a mission to complete. We will keep on driving until we get home,” he added.

And the pilot intends to do just that. Sawyer plans to add to his already more than 1,000 combat hours flown by at least 50 hours in the remaining months of his tour.

U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jeff Lowry

Company C, 1st Battalion, 137th Aviation Brigade, returns from Iraq in time for Christmas

Photos by Staff Sgt. Les Newport, Indiana National Guard

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2-238th General Aviation Support Battalion was welcomed home from Iraq on Halloween

Story by Spc. William E. HenryTask Force Cyclone, 38th Infantry Division

Two Soldiers with Task Force Cyclone took their U.S. citizenship Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony held at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Nov. 12, alongside 132 other U.S. servicemembers currently deployed to the region.

Specialist Oscar Segovia, from Mexico, and Pfc. Stacy Marshall-Mason, from Barbados, both with the 38th Infantry Division based in Indianapolis received full citizenship with hundreds of witnesses in attendance.

Both, who are Indianapolis area residents, said they feel much better being full citizens now and feel they will be better equipped for the future.

“It will open more job opportunities for me and make it a little bit easier for my family,” said Marshall-Mason.

“There will definitely be more opportunities for me to complete and open up,” agreed Segovia. “I feel at peace after working so hard. I feel really good with myself for completing this task.”

In attendance for the ceremony was Brig. Gen. Lonnie Culver, Task Force Cyclone commander, who said he was delighted to see the two Soldiers receive their citizenship.

“It was my honor and privilege to attend this ceremony for over 130 servicemembers to become citizens,” said Culver. “I am particularly proud of our two Soldiers from Task Force Cyclone who became citizens today.”

Marshall-Mason said she had moved to the United States when she was 10 1/2 years old because her mother wanted her to have improved living.

“My mom wanted a better life for me, more opportunities and something different out of the norm for the people in my country,” said Marshall-Mason.

Segovia said his family is proud of him and what he does. Since his family came to the U.S. they have labored hard under their status as residents.

“We’ve all been working very hard. Living and work-ing under citizenship,” said Segovia.

“We had a great ceremony - it was really special for both of us. This was a huge ceremony for us and we liked everything,” said Segovia.

“I appreciate everybody coming and supporting me and Segovia. It felt really great,” said Marshall-Mason.

Photos: Task Force Cyclone Soldier, Pfc. Stacy Marshall-Mason, native of Barbados (top photo) and Spc. Oscar Segovia, native of Mexico both residents of Indianapolis, receive their citizenship certificates from Ambassador Karl Eikenberry, U.S. special envoy to Afghanistan, at a naturalization ceremony held at Bagram Air Field Afghanistan, Nov. 12, 2009. More than 130 U.S. servicemembers took their Oath of Allegiance at the ceremony to become full citizens of the United States.

Photos by Spc. Austen Hurt, Indiana National Guard

Photos by U.S. Army Capt. Michael Greenberger5th Military Public Affairs Detachment


Photos by Spc. John Crosby, Camp Atterbury Public Affairs

Photo, clockwise from top left: Sgt. Mollie Pitz, a military police Soldier in the 38th Military Police Company of the Indiana National Guard ties her shoe prior to beginning the 5K Fall Freedom Run held at Camp Atterbury, Ind., Oct. 9, 2009. The run was hosted by the 219th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade to raise funds in support of their Family Readiness Group.

Soldiers, family and friends run together during the Fall Freedom Run held at Camp Atterbury, Ind., Oct. 9, 2009, to raise funds in support of the 219th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade’s Family Readiness Group. Family readiness groups are in place to support the families of Soldiers by providing aid, moral support and social events.

Spc. Brian Mahan, an infantryman in Company C, 2nd Battalion, 152nd Long Range Surveillance, is first to cross the finish line at the 5K Fall Freedom Run held at Camp Atterbury, Ind., Oct. 9, 2009. The event was held by the 219th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade to raise funds to support their Family Readiness Group.

Participants of the Freedom Fall Run round the corner during the family-oriented event held by the 219th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade at Camp Atterbury, Ind., Oct. 9 to raise funds in support of their Family Readiness Group.

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384th Military Police Company returned from Iraq in the nick of time

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138th Quartermaster Support Company back from Iraq with holiday cheer

Photos by Staff Sgt. Tina Eichenour, Indiana National Guard

Photos by Staff Sgt. Tina Eichenour, Indiana National Guard


Deputy Secretary of State visits National Guard-run training site

Story by T.D. Jackson, Camp Atterbury Public Affairs

U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Will Hill

The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Jacob Lew, is greeted by an Afghan governor during a training scenario involving a Provincial Reconstruction Team at Muscatatuck Center for Complex Operations Thursday Nov. 19, 2009. The civilian-military training is attended by personnel from Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development and Department of Agriculture as well as several other agencies and focuses on direct partnership with provincial and local Afghan authorities.

BUTLERVILLE, Ind. – While in America a land dispute might be settled in court over months or years of litigation, in Afghanistan it might be talked about over tea.

Deputy Secretary of State Jacob Lew witnessed such a conversation Thursday Nov. 19 during a training scenario at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center near Butlerville, Ind.

Over steaming cups of “chai,” civilians with one of the Provincial Reconstruction Teams participating in the Civilian-Military Training program here met with Afghan “leaders” who were concerned about the team’s impending construction of a dam and a reservoir on their land. The role-players, who are actually from Afghanistan, admonished the team for not seeking permission to carry out such a project.

“The issues were laid out in a very credible and authentic way,” Lew said, adding that he was glad to see the scenario taught the PRT members how to converse and negotiate with the Afghan leaders.

“It’s very important that the lessons learned for this session be something that they can generalize from and understand how to conduct themselves over a course of what would undoubtedly be a series of meetings over an extended period of time,” he said.

“There is something unnatural about thinking that an issue like that will get resolved in a single one-hour setting.”

Lew, along with other key leaders from the U.S. Agency for International Development, the departments of State, Defense and Agriculture and Special Representatives Afghanistan and Pakistan visited Muscatatuck to see first-hand the process of civilian-military training.

“I’ve been wanting to come to Atterbury and Muscatatuck for some time because we talk about the training here almost every day.”

- Jacob LewU.S. Deputy Secretary of State

As part of a broader focus of operations in Afghanistan designed to include both military and civilian assets, deploying civilians undergo a week-long intensive training regiment at Muscatatuck to include combat lifesaving, cultural awareness, weapons and equipment familiarization and tactics training. Currently, Muscatatuck is the only training center for civilians deploying to Afghanistan.

“Just as you can’t really understand what’s going on in Afghanistan without visiting Afghanistan, you can’t really understand training unless you come and see it,” he said.

For Kathy Gunderman, a deploying civilian with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the training has been insightful, if not eventful. “It’s been a heck of a week!” she said, during a question-and-answer session between Lew and the PRTs. “I’ve got mud in places that I don’t even want to discuss,” she said, laughing. Gunderman went on to say she thought the trainers at Muscatatuck did an excellent job in training the PRT members.

“I cannot say enough about the military and the Afghan role players,” she said. “The skills that they have given us this week and the opportunity to fail or do good in a safe setting I feel is setting us up for success to help the Afghans…”

Lt. Col. Chester Guyer, commander of the Observer Controller Battalion at Muscatatuck, said the Civilian-Military Training participants are always appreciative when what they’re doing is recognized by visits from key leaders.

“From what I have heard the visit was very well-received by the students,” he said. “I believe the civ-mil participants appreciate whenever senior leadership is interested in what they’re doing.”

The deputy secretary of state said he found the visit very useful and it served as another reminder that there is no substitute for direct contact with the people who are doing the “tough work in the field.”

The PRT members are currently wrapping up their training at Muscatatuck and Camp Atterbury and are scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan in 12 to 13 teams this month.

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Troops prepare for deployment by learning local customs

Story and photo by T.D. Jackson Camp Atterbury Public Affairs

CAMP ATTERBURY JOINT MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER, Ind. – Remember what Mom used to say at the dinner table? Sit up straight in the chair! Use your fork! Elbows off the table!

As troops at Camp Atterbury prepare to deploy to Afghanistan they were served up some new manners for meal time.

In the traditional Middle Eastern custom, the troops sat on the floor to eat their meal using their hands. As some seemed uncomfortable with making a “mess,” others dug right in.

“I have learned that I need to grab more bread,” said Maj. Jocelyn Leventhal who is assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Nangahar. “Since they took our utensils away and bread becomes your utensil, I should have grabbed another piece,” she said laughing.

This particular group of Provincial Reconstruction Team members, or PRTs, is made up of Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen and upon completion of their training at Camp Atterbury, they will deploy to Afghanistan and work to improve security, economic development, and stronger local governance throughout the nation’s multiple provinces.

In addition to usual pre-deployment training – weapons familiarization, land navigation and vehicle maneuvers, to name a few – the PRTs also undergo cultural awareness training.

From learning and speaking the Pashto and Dari dialects to understanding customary male and female roles in society,

the servicemembers are immersed in the customs of their new home.

“It gives you a snapshot into the situ-ation, things you may not have picked up on through books and other materials,” Leventhal said of the training. “You get an understanding not just of what occurs within the borders but international relations, like with Pakistan and neighboring countries.”

The Afghan language and culture seminars are coordinated through the PRT trainers, which is the 189th Infantry Brigade here, and presented by Indiana University students and instructors. Afghanistan native Rahman Arman, the lead instructor for the seminars, beamed like a proud papa as his children – his students – spoke in his native tongue.

“Assalamu alaikum,” said Navy Lt. Andy Jones, practicing the standard greeting. Arman stood off to the side grinning and encouraging Jones.

“Zema num…Andy Jones day,” Jones said, saying his name and rank.

Earlier Arman had explained the significance of teaching the servicemembers the Afghan customs, specifically how to dine.

“In Afghanistan, maybe the governor of the village invite them to his house,” he explained. “In America we have chair and table. In Afghanistan we don’t have this stuff,” he said. “They have to go inside of a room and sit down and eat with their hands.

So that’s very important for them to know the culture of Afghanistan.”

The troops, courtesy of MAC Mediter-ranean Cuisine in Indianapolis, were treated to “palau,” a traditional rice dish, meatballs, chicken kebabs, and even “firnee,” an Af-ghan custard.

Air Force Capt. Tanya Manning said

for her, the luncheon gave reality to some-thing she previously had only heard about.

“I’ve seen in pictures the families sitting down [to eat],” she said. “But actually sitting down and going through the ritual with everybody, it’s an eye opener. I love it,” she said. “I just think it’s awesome and I can’t wait to go. Whoever set all this up I thinks it’s a great program and I hope it continues.”

Capt. Carla Frederickson with the 189th Infantry Brigade, along with her staff of non-commissioned officers, was respon-sible for coordinating all of the seminars and the luncheon. The 189th is in charge of instructing all of the PRTs deploying to Afghanistan.

Frederickson said she hoped the luncheon participants walked away with a better acceptance of things that are different than their “normal” habits.

“As ambassadors for the U.S. we want to set a good example and go into a village and have the villagers understand that we are trying to understand them,” she said. “So part of doing that is having these service-members learn everything from how they eat to how they talk. It’s just showing respect.”

The PRT members are currently wrap-ping up their training at Camp Atterbury and are scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan in 12 to 13 teams this month. Photo above: Air Force Capt. Tanya Manning, shown at the head of the “table,” eats her meal in the customary way of the Middle Eastern culture. Women take their meals in a separate room from men during this traditional Afghan luncheon coordinated by the 189th Infantry Brigade here through Indiana University. Troops with the Provincial Reconstruction Teams participated in the luncheon as part of their cultural awareness training Saturday Nov. 14, 2009, at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center.

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E m e r g e n c y r e s p o n s e s i m u l a t i o nV i b r a n t R e s p o n s e

EDINBURGH, Ind. – Smoke billowing from buildings, the beating of helicopter blades and constant radio chatter echo over ground zero: the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Butlerville, Ind., on November 9.

The scenario is unimaginable to many; a nuclear weapon detonates over a large U.S. city. The catastrophe calls on our nation’s military and first responders. The Army and Air National Guard answer the call. The training event is dubbed Vibrant Response.

Over the years, the tragedies of the tsunami in Indonesia, Hurricane Katrina and the attacks on September 11, make training for an event of this magnitude seem necessary.

“Some would say it’s not a question of if but when there’s going to be another large scale catastrophic attack on our na-tion,” said Lt. Gen. Tom Turner, U.S. Army North commander.

Training for such a catastrophe has been deemed mandatory by U.S. military officials.

“It is an extraordinary training opportunity

for a nation’s capability. The kinds of scenarios

that you see throughout this

training venue allow us to practice not only the individual skills,

but the organizational skills necessary to

respond to this type of an event.”

- Gen. Victor E. “Gene” Renuart Jr., Commander, North American Aerospace

Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command

The training event, commanded by Army North, involved more than 4,000 people. Muscatatuck’s layout of 120-plus buildings, nine miles of roads and under-ground tunnel systems proved an excellent venue to create such a scenario.

“It hits all of the major training venues that you would find in an urban area,” said Lt. Col. Chris Kelsey, Muscatatuck com-mander. “It should really task all of these units to really use their full spectrum of tools to get the job done.”

Casualties, rubble piles and emergency sirens added to the event’s realism.

“It was exciting the second we got in the gate,” said Army Sgt. Mathew Morgan, 379th Chemical Company headquartered in Chicago. “The simulated town and wreck-age everywhere, role players with simulated injuries… It seems really well thought out.”

The Army and Air Guard units oper-ated with a full spectrum of components necessary to respond to the mock nuclear attack.

First, identifier teams roved the wreck-age taking radiation tests ensuring the levels were safe enough for servicemembers to begin work.

Next, search and rescue teams extract-ed civilians and casualties from the affected areas. The affected people were decontami-nated and then triaged and given medical care according to priority of injuries.

Several echelons of care operated by sev-eral units of different military branches all operated as one.

“It gives them an assessment of their ca-pability, gives them an assessment of their level of physical fitness and their endurance,” said Jeff Taylor, operations and medical and analyti-cal evaluator.

“It helps you to understand just how much you actually can do and how hard you can push yourself.”

Valuable lessons are learned each day during Vibrant Response including commu-nication, logistical and coordination issues.

“I’d like to see them gain confidence in their equipment, confidence in their team and confidence to do the job they need to do anywhere in the United States or anywhere else in the world if they were called,” said Kelsey.

Beyond the challenges of working in the mass-casualty situation and the chaos of the aftermath of the mock nuclear blast, the Guard units faced the challenges of work-ing with other units, other branches of the military and civilian authorities.

“That’s what we’re focusing on today is the evacuation piece and the integration of units that don’t normally work together,” said Taylor. “I think they learned a great deal.”

As Vibrant Response draws to a close, plans for future events such as this are dis-cussed, possibly a smaller quarterly event in conjunction with a yearly training scenario according to Kelsey.

“I would say without a doubt that the quality of this force that we have is as good as anywhere in the world,” said Turner. “I think that we as a nation have come to realize that the threat is real and we have to be prepared for that. Is the nation prepared to respond? Yes. Do we need to grow that capability further? Yes. That’s what these exercises are designed to do.”

Vibrant Response brings realistic disaster training close to homeJoint Air and Army National Guard chemical train together

Story and photos by Spc. John Crosby, Camp Atterbury Public Affairs

Ohio Air and Army National Guard members work together to search for and extract casualties from a rubble pile during training Operation Vibrant Response at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Butlerville, Ind., Nov. 7, 2009. The joint opera-tion was created to better prepare chemical and medical units to respond to a nuclear attack.

Background photo: An Ohio Air National Guard Airmen takes radiation samples during Operation Vibrant Response at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Butlerville, Ind., Nov. 7, 2009.

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E m e r g e n c y r e s p o n s e s i m u l a t i o n V i b r a n t R e s p o n s e

BUTLERVILLE, Ind. – Military troops are trained for battle and how to deal with the populace of a foreign country in any given situation. But what happens when you take those same troops and tell them that they need to respond to an emergency at home on American soil?

The federal emergency response exercise Vibrant Response taking place at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver and Muscatatuck Urban Training Centers in southern Indiana was created partly to answer that question.

On Sunday, Nov. 8, a building at Muscatatuck was set up to portray a nursing home in an outlying area of Indianapolis following a nuclear blast.

Fifteen role players were assigned to the building to act as residents of the nursing home who needed to be saved and cared for by Army medical personnel.

“We volunteered for this because we wanted to experience it and see some cool stuff,” said John McGill, one of six students majoring in Homeland Security at Vincennes University who took part in the vignette. “And we wanted an MRE [Meal Ready to Eat].”

Each role player was given a different injury or affliction that the medical personnel had to attend to while removing the people from a possibly contaminated area.

The role players also were coached on how to act toward the rescue personnel. The medical personnel arriving to help these victims, however, had no idea what to expect.

As a husband and wife role-playing team walked around the building appear-ing confused and looking for the “Bingo Bus,” a medical team rolled onto the scene with only one vehicle. They quickly discovered that they needed much more.

Three more medical teams arrived to assist with the evacuation with the “injured” who remained in character until the very end.

Ambulatory patients and nursing home residents were quickly placed into military ambulances while those who couldn’t walk were cared for.

Bandages were put in place where needed and the medical teams tried to calm the patients and residents who were shaken by their experience of living through a nuclear blast.

But one resident could not be calmed. In her scenario, she could not be convinced that her “husband” was actually dead. In her role she believed her husband was merely unconscious and refused to let go of his body.

Staff Sgt. Bryan Jimenez, a Muscatatuck Soldier playing the part of a local policeman, was impressed.

“Wow, she was good,” Jimenez exclaimed. “I actually felt sorry for her and started getting mad that the medic wasn’t getting her away from her husband’s body.”

At the end of the day, the Army medics left with a much better understanding of how to deal with people who are your neighbors and friends.

The lessons learned will, hopefully, never need to be used after a national emergency here in the United States, but these medics will be better prepared for it if it does.

Vibrant Response: Day ThreeMedical teams get a chance at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center

Story by Staff Sgt. Brad Staggs, Muscatatuck Urban Training Center Public Affairs

U.S. Army photo by Spc. Austen Hurt

Photo above: In addition to decontami-nation procedures, the Marine Corps Chemical-Biological Incident Response Force was tasked with rescuing trapped survivors from a simulated building collapse. Using cranes and cutting torches, the marines dug down into the four-story deep pile to recover five live role-players and 20 mannequins. November 9, 2009.

Photo above: Spc. Brian Peterson, a medic, helps a victim into the back of an Army ambulance during the national emergency response exercise Vibrant Re-sponse at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Butlerville, Ind., on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2009.

Photo right: A role player grieving over her husband is helped to an Army ambulance during the national emergency response exercise Vibrant Response at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Butlerville, Ind., on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2009.

U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Brad Staggs


CIT Contacts

Psychological Health Program

astacts

The Indiana National Guard is putting many resources in to place to support Guardsmen and their families. Some of the most important aspects of today’s Guard is caring for the physical, mental and emotional well-being of its members, and support for its families through the deployment cycle.

In addition to the Crisis Intervention Team, a separate Psychological Health office has been implemented for the Air and Army Guard, specifically to enable Guard and family members to feel comfortable accessing services without fear of reprisal. Records are confidential and kept separate from any records the National Guard maintains.

Have you experienced any of these situations?• No one knows how I feel• I can’t stop thinking about what I did• My spouse says I am drinking too much• I can’t sleep• People tell me I’m not the same person I used to be• I’m constantly fighting at home

If you have answered yes to any of these, you could benefit from an appointment or assessment with your local Psychological Health professional:

Sydney Davidson, LCSWIndiana National GuardDirector of Psychological Health1-317-247-3300 x 85480

No referral is needded to call or set up a visit with Ms. Davidson.

What your state DPH can do for you:• Dedicated to your state/territory• Part of the state J-1 Team• Will adhere strictly to your confidentiality• Available to support you and your family• Services are free of charge• All service members are eligible for thePsychological Health Program regardlessof branch.

Visit the Psychological Health Web page for an extended file of resources available including point of contact information for local, state, and federal hotlines and service numbers; support groups; and case managers and services specific to OEF/OIF veterans’ issues. Go to www.in.ng.mil, then click on “Indiana National Guard Psychological Health Program” under “Special Links.”

Remember that you are not alone. We are here to help.

The Crisis Intervention Team is here for youSee full story, page 5

If you or someone you know is in crisis,call either of the 24 hour hotline numbers below:

Joint Operation Center24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-317-247-3320 or 1-800-237-2850 x 3320

The Crisis Intervention Team 24-hour line1-317-247-3300 x 85474

For an appointment or for additional information, call either the CIT business hour number, or any one of the

individual offices listed below:

The Crisis Intervention Team, business hours1-317-247-3300 x 85475 or 85485

Suicide Prevention Team Leader, business hours

317-247-3300 x 85474

Sexual Assault Program Mgr, business hours 317-247-3300 x 85474 (will forward to cell)

Domestic Violence NCO, business hours 1-317-247-3300 x 85485

Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator, business hours

(317) 486-8291 ext 2 then 6 - Office(317) 753-4419 - Cell

Visit the Crisit Intervention Team Web pages for detailed information on the programs, training information, and

to find downloadable brochures and posters onSuicide Prevention and Intervention,

Sexual Assault Prevention and ResponseDomestic Violence and Substance Abuse

Go to www.in.ng.mil, then click on CIT pages available in the “Crisis Intervention” block at the top of the right-hand column, or “Crisis Intervention Team Web pages”

under “Special Links.”

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Story by Sergeant 1st Class Zita MooreHistorian, Indiana National Guard

INDIANAPOLIS - Two events occurred the first week of October 1926, three days apart, that would forever be intertwined.

On October 1, 1926, a lease agreement was signed between the Indianapolis Airport Corporation and the Armory Board of the State of Indiana for land southwest of Indianapolis to be used as a commercial airport, but run by the National Guard. On October 3, 1926, a young lieutenant crashed to the ground in his aircraft at Schoen Field, near Fort Benjamin Harrison, and died.

The first National Guard aviation unit to be stationed at the newly leased land was the 113th Observation Squadron. It was an Army Air Corps National Guard unit, as the Air Force was not developed until after World War II.

Prior to the Southwest side airfield completion, the 113th was stationed at Schoen Field. Assigned were the Stout Brothers, Oliver H., Sydney A., and Richard H. They were sons of a shoe salesman, Harry Stout and his wife Florence (Allerdice) Stout.

All three were pilots in the Army Air Corps in World War I. One was decorated with Croix De Gurre (French Cross of War) with Palm. Ironically, the decorated aviator was the youngest, Richard. Even more ironicly, he was neither an aviator, nor in the American Army when he was decorated with the Croix de Gurre. It was his plane that crashed on October 3, 1926.

Richard Harding Stout was born October 15, 1898, in Indianapolis, Ind. In March 1917, while in his second year of col-lege at the University of Wisconsin, he traveled to New York City to enlist in the American Field Ambulance Service of the French Army. He sailed for Europe on the same date aboard a ship carrying munitions to the allies, along with 75 recruits.

He arrived in France on March 12, 1917, and served there until February 21, 1919. His service in the European Theatre was stellar. He served in the Champagne region after the Battle of Verdun (1916). For his heroic actions, he was awarded the French Croix de Guerre with Gold, Silver and Bronze Star.

- Gold Star. Order No. 132, Medical Service,

32d Army Corps, 11th French Army, August 26, 1917: A driver, having always displayed the greatest bravery in particularly trying circumstances. He particularly distinguished himself in August, 1917, in carrying the wounded through clouds of gas, and, although poisoned by gas, continued his service on a violently bombarded route.

- Silver Star. Order No. 238, 69th French Infantry Division, September 19, 1917: An American volunteer, who has displayed the greatest courage and coolness under trying circumstances, especially before Verdun in August and September 1917. He attended to the removal of the wounded under violent bombardment, although poisoned by gas.

- Bronze Star. Order (not numbered), 20th Squadron of the Train, 69th Division, 32d Army Corps, 2d French Army, August 26, 1917: A driver who has always displayed the greatest bravery in particularly critical circumstances. Particularly distinguished himself in August, 1917, by transporting wounded through gas clouds and although injured by the poisonous gas continued his service along a road under heavy artillery fire.

On October 25, 1917, Stout was discharged from the Ambulance Service and enlisted in the American Air Service in Paris, France. He received his flight training in country at the 2d Aviation Instruction Center, Beaumont, Chateauroux, Issoudun, St. Jean de Monts, Tours, Cazaux, 2d Aviation Instruction Center.

He was assigned to one of the first operational US fighter squadrons in France, the 147th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on May 17, 1918.

There is very little mentioned about his service in France as a pilot, however from mid-April, 1918, to November 11, 1918, pilots of the 1st Pursuit Group had 1,413 aerial engagements, shot down 50 balloons and 151 aircraft. Nineteen of the pilots became aces - 5 or more kills - including Eddie Rickenbacker.

Stout was discharged from the Army on February 23, 1919, and accepted a commission in the Officers’ Reserve Corps, Air Service January 4, 1923. He then entered the service of the Indiana National Guard September 8, 1926, when he was appointed First Lieutenant of the Air Corps and assigned to duty with the 113th Observation Squadron stationed at Schoen Field.

Richard Harding Stout’s plane crashed at Schoen Field, kill-ing him on October 3, 1926. Major General William H. Kershner, the Adjutant General, published General Order 10 on October 4, 1926, which was the basis for naming the new municipal airport “Stout Field”.

Richard Harding Stout - his legacy to the Indiana National Guard

This Geneseo-Spad-7 is representative of the type of craft flown by the 1st Pursuit Group during World War I. Photo supplied courtesy of the Cole Palen Web site at colepalen.com and the photographer, Christopher Ford.

Photo, top right: Courtesy of Stout family of Indianapolis. Age of Richard Harding Stout at the time of the photo is unknown.

Bibliography used for research on this article availabe upon request from Sergeant 1st Class Zita Moore, Indiana National Guard.

Photo back cover: Richard Harding Stout, for whom Stout Field is commemorated, served with the US fighter squadron in France, the 147th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, during WWI, and the Officers’ Reserve Corps, Air Service, in the United States in 1923. He joined the Indiana National Guard in 1926. Photo courtesy of the Stout family of Indianapolis.


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Richard Harding Stout, namesake for Stout Field

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