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Tarheel Guardsman

April/May 2012

– Tarheel Guardsman — April/May 2012

Association Report By Ronnie Honeycutt, NCNGA President

When I was a young man with the pressures of buying diapers for my babies and needing a car payment,

I joined the Air National Guard. We all have our own reasons for joining, some to pay for college, some to supplement our income, some for whatever the need, and patriotism. I know, “What does this have to do with the North Carolina National Guard Association?” Stay with me. I promise there is an end point to this rambling. Thank goodness, while I was all caught up with the pressures of paying my bills and building a life and career, there was a group of NCNGA members who were involved with, attending meetings and representing all of us. It was my first drill weekend, and in the hallway was a Senior NCO sitting at a table stopping everyone who passed. As I approached him, he pointed to the signature block on a registration form and told me to sign my name. So I asked, “What is it?” he told me it was an organization I had to join. I looked at the lines in his face, which matched the many, many, stripes on his sleeve, and thought, he must know. (Just in case he reads this masterpiece, then let me add, he was a very distinguished looking gentleman!) So I signed, and became a member of the NCNGA, even though I did not really know why it was important or how it would impact my life for so many years and lines in my face later. Now, let us fast forward in time, and now I’m a Senior NCO. I had never attended a NCNGA Convention, and so I decided I had best do it once before I retire. I had seen pictures of the Convention in our magazine over the years and to be honest, thought it was only a big ol’ party. I was also concerned because Rosanna and I did not know anyone, but as most of you know, that has never stopped me! Turns out, it didn’t matter because all five hospitality rooms welcomed us with open arms and the best food. We made friends that night, I cherish still today. Saturday morning, I attended the business session which was an eye opener for me as I suspect it was for many first time attendees. This was the first time I had heard how the Army and Air were one, working together to improve the

benefits of our North Carolina National Guard. We were presented a painting which depicted a two-day Battle in Baqubah, Iraq. The narration and painting of the battle captured everyone’s attention. I sat there asking myself, “How did I not know about this battle?” And what else about the North Carolina National Guard did I not know? In hearing about the leadership, bravery and sacrifice of Alpha Co. 120th Infantry, I felt such pride in belonging to the North Carolina National Guard. Since then, I have learned so much more about the sacrifices and accomplishments of both our North Carolina Army and Air National Guardsmen. Honestly, I do not believe this would have been possible without my involvement in our Association. Since my first time attending a Convention, I have seen several increases to our NC State Pension, an increase in our NC TAP with opportunity to pay for text books, increases in the number of NCNGAEF Scholarships, the ability to retire before age 60, an overall increase in NCNGA membership and plans for many other programs that will benefit all our NC Guardsmen and our families. “Only once before I retire” or so I thought when I was considering attending that first convention. But, I had no idea the calling it would have on me. And now, when the lines in my face match those of that distinguished looking senior NCO from many years ago, I have also matched him in another way and that is in my belief in the Association, and the work that it does for all of us. For me personally, since that weekend long ago, it has meant serving. I have served our Association as a; Unit Representative, as a member of the Executive Council, the Legislation & Resolutions Committee, the Finance Committee, the Convention Committee, the Communications Committee, and as Vice President for two terms and now proudly serving as your President. It has been an exhilarating ride, and so much more than I could have ever imagined. And, who knows what it can mean for you, if you make that decision to come to the convention “Only once before you retire.” Rewarding? Fulfilling? Exciting? Why don’t you come and find out for yourself. We would love to make it happen for you as it did for me.

“For God and Country - Still Serving Proudly.”

The North Carolina Department of the American Legion

Thanks You for Your Service to Our State and Nation!

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

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

or call 919-832-7506.

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Officers Executive Council

Teri Foster, Editor

APRIL/MAY 2012 Volume 46 Number 2Official publication of the North Carolina National Guard Association

NCNGA:Legacy Bridge Program 4Convention Information 6,7Legislative Update 9In Memoriam 132012-13 Executive Council Candidates 15By-Law Amendments 15

NC National Guard:“Always Ready” 5113th SUS BDE Takes Command 10,12“Heroes of Old Hickory” 11

Contents:

TARHEEL GUARDSMAN

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

President Ronnie Honeycutt

Vice PresidentJohn Atkinson

Past PresidentFisk Outwater

Secretary-TreasurerAdene Tyler

Judge AdvocateRick Fay

ChaplainCharles Morrison

30th HBCTBobby LumsdenJoey Douglass

130th MEBRobert HollandDavid Lewczyk

60th Troop CommandDale Baker, Jr.Tom Holcomb

449th TABStephen DavisMark Pickett

113th Sustainment BDEStephen McCormick

Scot HeinemanJFHQ-NC

Wes MorrisonJeremy Davis

139th Regiment (CA)Steve Boyles

John ByrdAir Guard

Scott HarrellWarren NewellAssociate Class

Al RoseBob Suber

STAFFExecutive Director

Adene TylerInsurance Administrator

Teri FosterAssistant Insurance Administrator

Rhonda ArndtExecutive Assistant

Kathy FordNCNGA Educational Foundation

AdministratorPeggy Robinson

Convention 2012 —Don’t forget about the NCNGA Educational Foundation convention activites:

The golf tournament will be held on Thursday, 19 April 2012 at the Black Bear Golf Club in Longs, SC (see our website for an application).

The NCNGA Educational Foundat-tion’s Reverse Drawing will be also be on Thursday, 19 April 2012 - it begins at 6pm. The Drawing will be held at the SC Armory, 501 19th Avenue, S. Myrtle Beach, SC.

Deadline for submitting articles for the June/July

issue of the Tarheel Guardsman:

1 May 2012


Legacy Bridge Program

Last year, Active Associate Representative Al Rose introduced a program that is designed to

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

NCNGA LEGACY BRIDGE PROGRAM DONATION

Name:

Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: ( ) NCNGA Life Member: Yes No

Unit: Rank:

E-Mail Address:

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

Return Application & Payment To:

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

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

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

*As of press time

215. Greg Adams216. Bernie Williford217. In Honor of Annie R. Bland, (CPT) Retired Navy218. H. Lloyd Miller219. In Memory of COL Henry C. Merritt220. In Memory of Billy Joe May & Tommy C. Wallace221. Frank D. Odell222. Maurice L. Williams

*Our Newest Members of the Legacy Bridge Program:


“Always Ready!” was the primary theme for the 690th Brigade Support Battalion (BSB) as it rolled into Camp Butner Training Site (CBTS) during February. Having recently returned from a rotation at the National Training Center in support of the 4/82nd BCT’s upcoming Afghanistan deployment, the battalion was eager to get back into “the box.” While at NTC, the 690th BSB was able to revise and validate its tactical standard operating procedures (TACSOP) to ensure the BSB’s relevance as a highly deployable asset for the National Guard. In order to remain proficient and combat ready, the 690th BSB moved tactically into CBTS and exercised all state active duty (SAD) equipment. While at CBTS, the 690th BSB primarily performed individual weapons qualification. This consisted of simulated

night and NBC fires in the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) 2000, refresher primary marksmanship instruction on each range, and engaging record fire targets. Soldiers were also provided training on newly fielded equipment such as DRASH tents. Driver training was conducted concurrently and focused on up-armored (UA) light and medium tactical vehicles in an effort to increase licensed operators in the event of a state or national emergency. NCOs led the way in all training events which allowed time for all officers within the battalion to receive professional development training under the guidance of LTC Stephen Jones, 690th BSB commander.

“Always Ready”Submitted by SSG John Smith, HHC 690th BSB

In addition to all the training, a special ceremony was held to recognize the 694th Maintenance Company and add the Meritorious Unit Citation Battle Streamer to their company’s guidon. While deployed to Iraq from 2005-2006, the unit played a key role in the success of coalition forces. Their efforts were highlighted by but not limited to: hundreds of combat logistics patrols, maintenance repair and recovery of combat assets, and base security operations. The 694th Maintenance Company is currently under the leadership of CPT Damian A. Bethea and 1SG Jeffrey W. Casey.

“Always Ready!”


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NC National Guard Association 51st Annual Convention Registration FormMyrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes

20-21 April 2012

Association First Member Convention

Saturday Lunch Choices Attendee: New York Strip Sirloin

Chicken (with prosciutto, mozzarella & sauteed spinach)

Spouse/Guest: New York Strip Sirloin

Chicken (with prosciutto, mozzarella & sauteed spinach)

Method of Payment: _____Check enclosed (payable to NCNGA): Charge my: ____MasterCard ____Visa

Account #________________________________ Expiration date ____________3 digit security code ______

Authorized Signature ____________________________________________________________________

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

Registration _____ @ $50 per person = $________Registration-after 6 April _____ @ $60 per person = $________Business Session Only _____ @ $0 per person = $________Child’s Lunch _____ @ $15 per child = $________(Chicken Tenders)

N/A

Saturday Night Events (choose one event) (see page 11 for more info)

Big “M” Casino _____ @ $30 per person = $________Alabama Theatre _____ @ $27 per person = $________Legends in Concert _____ @ $28 per person = $________

Credit Card Fee — $2.00 = $________ Total Amount = $

**No Refunds after 1 April 2012**

Important Notice Regarding Convention Hotel:We have been advised that our convention site, the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grand Dunes, has no additional rooms available for the weekend of our convention. We have contacted another oceanfront hotel, the Grandshore Ocean Resort, which is less than one mile from the Marriott. Rooms are $78 per night (plus tax). To reserve a room, please contact them at 877-798-4074 ext 5012. Our group code is 1649064.


NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION51st ANNUAL CONVENTION

20-21 APRIL 2012Tentative Schedule of Events

Thursday, 19 April 2012

9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Golf Tournament Educational Foundation Black Bear Golf Club, N. Myrtle Beach

6:00 p.m. – until Reverse Drawing – Educational Foundation SC National Guard Armory

Friday, 20 April 2012

11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration/Exhibitors/ Silent Auction 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. First Business Session

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Unit Representative Workshop 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Hospitality Rooms Open

8:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Dance/Cash Bar/DJ Barry Miller

The 51st Annual Convention will be held at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at /Grande Dunes. Rates for guestrooms

are $89 per night, plus tax, single or double occupancy. Reservations must be received prior to the cut-off date of 20 March 2012. Reservations not received by this date will be reserved at the group rate on an availability basis only. Special room requests should be directed to the Marriott. The Marriott is located right on the ocean and all rooms feature balconies. A European spa and health club is also located in the hotel. You’ll also find an indoor pool and large tropical oceanfront pool with water slide. The convention officially begins Friday with an afternoon business session, but the Educational Foundation holds their annual Golf Tournament and Reverse Drawing on Thursday. These events are fundraisers for the scholarship program. An application for the golf tournament is located in this issue of the magazine and separate tickets can be purchased for the Reverse Drawing by calling the Foundation office at 919-851-3390 ext 5. Please join us for these events as well….you’ll have a great time! After the business session on Friday, hospitality rooms with food and drinks are open. This is a great time for you to get to know members running for a seat on the Executive

Council and to renew acquaintances. Afterwards, we are having a dance with a very entertaining DJ. Saturday morning we will have our second business session to include the Awards & Installation Ceremonies. We are changing our format this year and instead of a banquet on Saturday evening, a luncheon will be held immediately following the Saturday business session for all registered attendees. Special guest speakers have been invited to speak on Guard issues that affect the Guard Family such as legislation that affects Guard retirement benefits; current and future Guard programs; and a discussion on employment opportunities for the Guard Family. We hope you and your spouse/guest attend the luncheon – you do not want to miss these very informative briefings. Three different entertainment venues have been selected for guests to choose from on Saturday evening. You can choose from the Big “M” Casino Boat, Alabama Theatre or Legends in Concert. The Big “M” Casino Boat will include an all you can eat buffet dinner, $5 bet on the roulette table, $10 casino cash or $20 casino match play, one beverage at the bar, Big “M” casino souvenir and a free spin on a $1 slot machine. Bus transportation will be provided to the Big “M” Casino boat. Alabama Theatre, known for some of the best concerts and shows in Myrtle Beach, as well as a top-notch variety show, will be another option. Information on performers will be made available at a later date. And, last but not least, is Legends in Concert, the place to go for superstar look-alikes (and sound-alikes) such as the Blues Brothers, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Michael Jackson, and many other legends. Alabama Theatre and Legends in Concert are both located within several blocks of the hotel. Transportation may or may not be provided, but will depend upon the numbers of attendees that register for each show. Both are within an easy driving distance from the hotel. Make your reservations today and send us your registration form. You don’t want to miss the fun!

Saturday – 21 April 2012

7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Silent Auction

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m Registration/Exhibitors

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

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. NCNGA Auxiliary Business Session 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Luncheon/Guest Speakers 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Annual Meeting – Educational Foundation

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pick up items – Silent Auction To be determined Travel to Big “M” Casino Alabama Theater Legends in Concert

2012 Convention Information


ATTN: INSURED MEMBERS OF THE NCNGA —

HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR BENEFICIARY LATELY?

We have experienced several claims in the past year where beneficiaries had not been updated and ex-spouses received the death benefits of the mem-ber’s NC National Guard Association Group Life Insurance. Have you had a change in your marital status? If so, please contact us to ensure your ben-eficiary is who you think it is! Call 919-851-3390 ext 1 (Teri Foster) or ext 2 (Rhonda Arndt)

Representatives of the North Carolina Petroleum & Convenience Marketers Association presented the North

Carolina National Guard’s Soldiers and Airmen’s Assistance Fund (SAAF) with a generous donation at the association’s headquarters here, January 4, 2012. Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Iwan Clontz, NCNG deputy director, accepted the $18,447 donation on behalf of the fund that helps NCNG members and families who face severe financial challenges. “What you have done guarantees our fund’s longevity,” said Clontz. The fund is available to NCNG Soldiers, Airmen and their families who meet certain qualifications. The SAAF helps serve the nearly 12,000 Guard members who are deployed throughout all 100 counties of the state. The convenience store chain Han-Dee Hugo’s, owned by the Sampson-Bladen Oil Company, collected all of the donations from customers and staff in their stores across the state. “In our company we believe in giving back to the community, you needed help and we were there,” said Rogers H. Clark, president and CEO of Han-Dee Hugo’s. At each of the stores, Han-Dee Hugo’s staff encouraged customers to donate to the campaign. “I have got to thank the ones in the store,” said Rogers H. Clark. Clontz awarded Rogers H. Clark an art print by artist Don Stivers of the “Battle of Baqubah,” documenting the clash between Soldiers of Company A, 120th Combined Arms Battalion and a large enemy force in Iraq at dawn on June 24, 2004. “We will put it in a place of pride, thank you,” said Rogers H. Clark. Clontz also gave an Eagle Statue to Haddon Clark, general manager of the Sampson-Bladen Oil Company, for his work supporting the fund. “It is very humbling; it was the least we could do,” said Haddon Clark. “It should be the Guard that is honored; you deploy away from family and go in harm’s way.”

The mission of the Soldiers and Airmen’s Assistance Fund is to provide financial aid to our North Carolina National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and their families coping with extreme difficult financial situations. For more information, visit their website at: http://www.saaf-nc.com/. The North Carolina Petroleum & Convenience Marketers Association is a trade organization composed of wholesale/retail petroleum marketers and convenience stores/service stations throughout North Carolina. For more information, visit their website at: http://www.ncpcm.org/.

NC Petroleum Marketers Donate to NC Guard Assistance FundBy Army Staff Sgt. Robert Jordan, North Carolina National Guard Public Affairs


Were you aware you could order a personalized retiree NC National Guard license

plate? NCNGA life member and Raleigh resident, Gary Pendleton (former Commander of 1st Tank Battalion 252nd Armor Regiment), just received his new personalized license plate. Gary ordered his license plate on-line at the DMV web site (http://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/vehicle/)and then followed up with a copy of his separation papers from the NC National Guard. Within a few days, he received his license plate and is shown here proudly displaying it on the back of his truck. If you would like more information on this benefit, please contact us at 800-821-6159 or go to our website (www.ncnga.org) for the information you will need to order your license plate.

Personalized Retired Tag

Legislative Report By Dick Carlton, NCNGA Lobbyist

The Legislature will convene May 16, 2012 for its Short Session, where the purpose historically it is to adjust the

State’s two-year budget. In the past, these sessions have been as short as five or six weeks or as long as five or six months. House and Senate leadership has been working hard in the interim on budgetary matters so they will be able to hit the ground running when the session convenes. While economic times continue to be very challenging, the forecasted numbers for the deficit are no way near as high as they were coming into the long session that began in early 2011. In 2011, every branch and agency of state government had to cut back to take care of the billion dollar plus deficit. Your NC National Guard Association’s Legislative Committee headed by Chairman John Thompson, President Ronnie Honeycutt and Past President Fisk Outwater has been working hard to prepare for this year’s session. The Legislative Committee has continued to work on its grass roots organization; so any members out there that knows or is willing to get to know your legislator please contact one of our committee members now. It does make a difference. We have also been meeting with the leadership of the General Assembly and talking to them about the important needs of

the Guard Members. One thing is for sure — our elected members of the NC General Assembly appreciate the unprecedented sacrifice that our National Guard has made over recent history. Adene Tyler is busy planning our annual State Legislative Breakfast scheduled for 12 June 2012. This has traditionally been well attended by the elected representatives and there is a strong core of support for the National Guard. As is our normal custom, the Adjutant General has been invited to attend and speak to the Legislators. The Legislative Committee will continue to work on its legislative agenda, which includes restoring $152,000 to the Tuition Assistance Program; increase the maximum monthly benefit for the National Guard pension fund; and free license plates for active Guard Members. This is an ambitious agenda and times are tough, but we will continue to advocate for these items and try to make things a little better for our more than 15,900 members of the NC National Guard Association. Hopefully, we will be successful in obtaining some of our goals in the very near future. Your help and support of our agenda is critical to our success; and remember, the Legislators want to hear from you, their constituents back home!

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CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – Col. Mark Hart, Brigade Commander of the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 230th Sustainment Brigade, holds his unit’s colors as Command Sgt. Maj. Stanley Massengale, the 230th Com-mand Sergeant Major, pulls the cover over the flag. The 230th SB cased its colors during the transfer of authority ceremony before the North Carolina Army National Guard’s 113th Sustainment Brigade unfurled its colors, taking command as the Sustainment Brigade here. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Miko M. Booth, 113th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs.)

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – (From left to right) Command Sgt. Maj. Stanley Massengale, Col. David Jones, and Command Sgt. Maj. William Gill salute during the singing of the national anthem, before the transfer of authority ceremony between the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 230th Sustainment Brigade and the North Carolina Army National Guard’s 113th Sustainment Brigade. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Miko M. Booth, 113th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs.)

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – During a change of authority ceremony here Dec. 27 at the Zone One gym, the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 230th Sustainment Brigade transferred command to the North Carolina Army National Guard’s 113th Sustainment Brigade. Leaving their home station of Chattanooga, TN, in January, Col. Mark Hart, the Brigade Commander, led the 230th Soldiers into history. Once the unit landed here, the 230th became the only Army Sustainment Brigade (SB) in Kuwait. The unit’s mission was also historic, supporting US Forces stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan while participating in the responsible drawdown of forces from Iraq. The unit was also in charge of safely moving US personnel and equipment out of the southern part of Iraq. Both units participated in a two-week transition process where the North Carolina unit shadowed their counterparts for a week, while the Tennessee unit stood by the next week to provide any last-minute advice or assistance for the incoming team.

“The 113th Sustainment Brigade is a great organization,” said Hart during the transfer ceremony. “They are real ‘super troopers.’” The 230th SB’s Brigade, Battalion and Company colors were rolled

up and cased in front of an audience mixed with Soldiers from various units here, to include the 364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, the higher headquarters for the incoming 113th SB. Once the Brigade colors were carefully wrapped up by Hart and Command Sgt. Maj. Stanley Massengale, the Brigade’s Command Sergeant Major, Col. David Jones, Commander of the 113th SB, and Command Sgt. Maj. William Gill, the 113th SB Command Sergeant Major, unfurled their unit’s colors and stood at attention as it was raised next to the American flag. “It has been an honor and a humbling experience working with the ‘Old Hickory’ team as we transfer responsibility of the mission for the Sustainment Brigade here in Kuwait,” said Jones. “This has been a very easy transition for many reasons, if not for one simple reason,” Jones continued. “We both understand the same ‘Southern English.’”

113th Sustainment Brigade Takes Command at Camp Arifjan By Sgt. Miko M. Booth, 113th SUS BDE Public Affairs

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Dear Friends and Supporters of the National Guard,

I would like to take this opportunity to inform you about one of the most compelling stories of my long television career… and ask you for your support. It involves a film production about a little known or publicized National Guard Division during WWII. The 30th “Old Hickory” Infantry Division comprised National Guard and volunteers (mostly southern farm boys from Tennessee, Georgia, and the Carolinas), who were rushed to war to shore-up the invasion at Normandy. Although initially scheduled as replacements, the Old Hickory Division would end up fighting in all five major battle campaigns of the ETO. They not only fought in the Hedgerows, spearheaded the break-through at St. Lo, defeated one of the largest German counter-offensives at Mortain, liberated much of Belgium and Holland, were the first division to penetrate the vaunted Siegfried Line, fought in the Battle of the Bulge, captured Aachen (the first city inside Germany), but also met the Russian Army at Magdeburg. This unlikely group of “citizen soldiers” became a highly effective fighting force, repeatedly proving their worthiness, and gaining recognition among US Commanders as “The Workhorse of the Western Front.” At war’s end, they had so distinguished themselves that they were rated by S.L.A. (Slam) Marshall, chief U.S. Army combat historian during World War II, the “Number One” division in the ETO, and were recommended to receive the highest commendation a Division can receive, the Presidential Unit Citation. Inexplicably, they were denied that honor, while regular Army divisions were so honored. But the accolades they had won throughout the war are not the final chapter … Through our film “Heroes of Old Hickory,” we hope to preserve this incredible piece of history so that future generations will never forget the debt we owe these veterans. For the past five years, we have recorded a large amount of footage and stories both here in the US and Europe to capture the story of the 30th Infantry Division. During the 65th anniversary of the Allied invasion of France, we filmed a group of Old Hickory veterans returning to the towns and villages they had liberated six decades before. We were astonished to witness thousands of Europeans who came to honor the men that had restored their freedom, an uplifting part of the story that is little known here in America. We are much closer to our objective and the

completion of the film…but we need your help! Please help us complete this very worthwhile project by retransmitting this message to your members and associates, fellow soldiers, families, and friends, and even by providing links to our website to help spread the word. These men are now mostly in their late 80’s and early 90’s, so time is short! Only with your help and support can we preserve this little known and outstanding story….a key part of the legacy of your National Guard! One of our primary sponsors is the National Guard Association of Texas Educational Foundation, which is working closely with us to preserve this divisional legacy of the National Guard. I have included a list of some of our other sponsors below. For more information about this incredible project - please take a moment to visit our website or follow Heroes of Old Hickory on Facebook and Twitter. Or, you can contact Sgt. Shane Meyers, Media Director, at [email protected]. Sincerely, Lew Adams Producer

www.heroesofoldhickory.com — “Heroes of Old Hickory”

Sponsors, Support Groups and Endorsements:

National Guard Association of Texas Educational FoundationCain Foundation Campbell Soup FamilyEd Rachal Foundation Patton FoundationSummerlee Foundation US Battle Monuments CommissionArmy Heritage Center Foundation 30th Infantry Division Veterans of WWII30th Infantry Division Association Dutch Adopt-a-Grave CommitteeDutch Adopt-a-Grave Foundation Orange Committee Kerkrade, HollandCity of Mortain, France Vincent Heggen WWI Museum, BelgiumWWII Memorial Museum, St. Lo, FranceLes Fleurs de la Memoire (French Adopt-a-Grave committee)Ambassador to France Monsieur Francois Delattre

“Heroes of Old Hickory”

Fouron le Compe Belgium - school children learning about WWII, come to meet a real Old Hickory veteran, Frank Deegan. Frank helped liberate their village in 1944, where a monument to the 30th now stands.


New “Financial Field Manual” For Military Families’ Personal FinancesBy Barbara Bennett, Investor Education Specialist, NC Secretary of State Securities Division

Letter from the President of the NCNGA Educational Foundation

Military families in North Carolina face a lot of financial pressures during these difficult economic times. This updated manual can strengthen your

finances and help you avoid the unscrupulous con artists and quick-buck schemers who prey on those who serve our nation. Finding the resources needed to help make smart investing decisions can be challenging. This publication was created to fill this gap in financial education for military personnel and families. An online version of the guide is available at http://www.secretary.state.nc.us/sec/brochures.aspx that can also be downloaded. The 20-page booklet features success stories from service members and their families, and provides comprehensive guidance on a wide range of timely personal finance topics, including: Investing for the Future. The guide shows them how to make the most of your special savings plans, make smart investing decisions, avoid the new generation of scams, access special investing plans and protect yourself and your family from being targeted by scam artists and identity thieves. Protecting Investments and Family. Unique risks, especially during deployment, create challenges in protecting your savings and families. Take advantage of special programs for extra help. Make the most of special resources in areas such as insurance, estate planning, and new tax rules. Special Home-Buying Resources. Many Guardsmen may not know if they are eligible for VA home loans, which offer special mortgage programs. The guide addresses these valuable resources and some key investing decisions to protect you from housing troubles that can jeopardize your financial situation. Protecting Investments When Leaving the Military. Men and women of the National Guard need to make some key investing decisions after leaving the military. The booklet provides guidance to help ensure that the savings built throughout your service lasts through retirement. Special Benefits for Military Families. Members of the military have special legal rights and access to other valuable benefits, such as a GI bill that can help you, your spouse and your children pay for college. The guide shows you how to make the most of those benefits to help protect your savings. Contact me, Barbara Bennett, Securities Division Military Liaison and Investor Education Specialist at 919-807-2015, 800-688-4507 or [email protected] to order your free copy. I would also be honored to help you arrange a free, unbiased presentation about avoiding investment fraud to your command, a spouses’ or retiree’s group or any gathering.

As I write this letter, we are nearing the convention at Myrtle Beach. To all the folks that have supported the Educational Foundation in the past and also to all that are aware of us and want to get involved, we thank you for years of support and look forward to many years of continued support in the future. We, as a Foundation and with God’s blessings, have continued to work towards providing scholarships to our members and their families. This has been the most rewarding and often challenging mission I personally have gotten involved with. Given the opportunity to see the smiles on the many faces of the recipients over the years has been tremendous. I would encourage any of you that have a few moments to give to consider working more closely with us at the Foundation. We always need help and always welcome any participation given. With all this being said I would encourage all of you to buy our tickets, participate in our reverse drawing, golf tournament, silent auction, and most importantly give of your time to make sure this organization continues to be able to collect and distribute funds for the continued education of our members and their families. I look forward to personally thanking you for support but for now, thank you for all you do. God bless you, the North Carolina National Guard and the Educational Foundation and our great country.

Allen J PricePresidentNCNG Educational Foundation, Inc.Board of Directors

In closing, Jones wished good luck and safe travel to the outgoing unit and addressed the 364th ESC representatives present, which included Brig. Gen. Jonathan G. Ives, Commanding General, and Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas W. Jennings, the Command Sergeant Major of the 364th ESC. “You have a trained and ready Sustainment Brigade that is proactive, flexible to accept any mission. and that will be an asset to your team,” said Jones. “We will be one team, twice as strong!” For more information, become a fan on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/113thSB or see more photos of the 113th SB at http://www.flickr.com/photos/113thSB.

113th Sustainment Brigade:continued from page 10


On April 20-21, 2012, the North Carolina National Guard Association will conduct its 51st Annual Convention at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort and Spa at Grand Dunes, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Recently, a group got together to discuss the feasibility of hosting a Retiree Hospitality Room at the upcoming convention. As many of you know, the hospitality rooms are an integral part of the festivities, and this being the 51st Annual Convention, it would be nice to have a hospitality room hosted by the retirees. This initiative would provide us an opportunity to maintain connectivity between active Guardsmen and those of us who are retired. We are excited about this idea, but as you know, it takes money and volunteers to fund and operate a first class hospitality room. The purpose of this article is to request your support. We would like to request you consider a donation to support this event in the amount of $10 to $25 dollars. Checks may be made payable to: Retiree Hospitality Room – 2012 and mailed to the Association office at 7410 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607. If you can attend the convention and would be willing to assist in the setup, operation of and cleanup of the area, please include a note along with your donation or contact one of the individuals listed below. Our Association has provided many benefits for our membership over the years. We enjoy the benefit of the State Retirement Plan every month! Please seriously consider sending a donation today, and come have a great time and make this project a success. Please feel free to contact those listed below if you have any questions, suggestions or concerns.

John Atkinson — 910-739-3567 Kerney Peoples — 919-389-7725 Gene Ray — [email protected] Steve Blackwood – 919-724-0625

ATTENTION RETIREES!

In Memoriam Listed below are those members (and non-members), spouses and dependent children that have passed away between January 8, 2012 and March 8, 2012. If we have missed someone, please contact the Editor, Teri Foster at [email protected] or 919-851-3390 ext 1.

William L. LongYanceyville, NCFebruary 8, 2012

Jonathon R. ChavezCo F 230th BSB (-)

St. Pauls, NCFebruary 24, 2012

Mark HennesseySpouse of

Deborah HennesseyHHC 630th CSSBMocksville, NCMarch 2, 2012

Christopher R. TesnerDet 1 Co B 690th BSB

Raleigh, NCMarch 2, 2012

William F. YorkColumbia, SCJuly 16, 2010

Joseph L. HillHickory NC

February 4, 2011

John M. StoenCharlotte, NC

August 1, 2011

Frances J. O’DellSpouse of

Frank D. O’DellEden, NC

August 11, 2011

Carl H. BakerNewport, NC

August 13, 2011

Gordon W. StocksHookerton, NC

October 30, 2011

Gretchel WilkinsSpouse of

Leon WilkinsSnow Hill, NC

November 3, 2011

Asa W. DukeParkton, NC

December 15, 2011

Arthur L. JeffersonFayetteville, NC

December 16, 2011

John B. ParrishCanton, NC

December 20, 2011

Gwendolyn F. ThomasThomasville, NCJanuary 5, 2012

William F. Jarman, Washington, NCJanuary 8, 2012

Sherwood H. BatchelorWilson, NC

January 14, 2012

Samuel MillerDudley, NC

January 21, 2012

James S. BellamyWhitakers, NC

January 20, 2012

Sylvia B. HayesSpouse of Jerry Hayes

Lexington, NCJanuary 24, 2012

Jack P. JohnsonGibsonville, NC January 27, 2012

Channie S. ChapmanSpouse of

Curtis L. ChapmanDover, NC

January 30, 2012

Thea S. McDuffieWinston-Salem, NC

February 3, 2012

Dalton H. MorrisTroy, NC

February 3, 2012

Bobby G. CooperCreedmoor, NCFebruary 6, 2012

William R. SchriberFayetteville, NCFebruary 7, 2012

Marilyn BrownSpouse of Jay D.

Brown, Jr.Statesville, NC

February 9, 2012

Below are individuals not mentioned in the FEB/MAR issue, that passed away prior to

January 8, 2012:


The USO of North Carolina needs 300 individuals to sign up for their new license plate, in order to have them printed by the Division of Motor Vehicles. If you are interested, please complete the application below and send a check or money order to the address listed. It would be a great way to show your support of the USO and all that it does for our Soldiers and Airmen.

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Regular USO of NC $20.00 Personalized USO of NC $50.00

NOTE: You are allowed four (4) spaces for a personalized message. ___ ___ ___ ____ When applying for a Personalized USO of NC license plate, the prefix/suffix will be the first/last letters on the plate. This leaves only four (4) spaces for a Personalized message. The four spaces may be a combination of letters and numbers, but cannot be numbers only. Choice cannot conflict with another class of license plates.

The $20.00/$50.00 special fee is an (ANNUAL) fee due in addition to the regular license fee.

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Candidates for the 2011-12 NCNGA Executive Council

as of 3/1/12

President:John Atkinson - Active Associate Class - Lumberton, NCRonnie Honeycutt - 263rd Cbt Com Sqdrn - New London, NC

Vice President:Jeremy Davis - JFHQ-NC - Raleigh, NCBernie Williford - JFHQ-NC - Raleigh, NC

JFHQ-NC (one seat):Linda Horton - JFHQ-NC - Raleigh, NCCharlene Johnson - JFHQ-NC - Raleigh, NC

30th HBCT (one seat):Shane M. Evans - HHC 1-120th CAB (-) - Wilmington, NCLeo “Scott” Schnack - HHC 30th STB (-) - Durham, NC

60th Troop Command (one seat):Tom Holcomb - HHB 5-113th FA (-) - Louisburg, NC

130th MEB (one seat):Russell Thorington - 878th EN Co, Kings Mountain, NC

113th Sustainment Brigade (one seat):Billy J. Hill - 130th FM CO - Siler City, NC

449th Aviation Brigade (one seat):No one as of press time

139th Regiment (CA) (two seats):Kenneth Helms - RTSM - Fort Bragg, NCRon Hill - HHD 139th Regiment (CA) - Fort Bragg, NC

Air National Guard (one seat):Wendy Larsen - 145th Force Spt Sqdrn, Charlotte, NC

Junior Council (two seats):Eric Black - 156th AES - Charlotte, NCLonnie Brooks - 145th FSS - Charlotte, NCBrittany Callahan - 156th AES - Charlotte, NCTwan Fields - Co A 1-120th CAB - Jacksonville, NCLeverne Jackman, Jr. - 145th MSX - Charlotte, NCShakema McClean - Det 1 Co G 230th BSB - Thomasville, NC

Active Associate Member (one seat):Bob Suber - Associate Member - Pittsboro, NCJohn Sweat, Jr. - Associate Member - Concord, NC

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS

Articles of Incorporation & By-Laws Proposed Amendments to be voted on during the 51st Annual convention.Amendment #1 - To amend the By-laws to clarify rank criteria for Junior Council Members. (Nominating & Credentials Committee recommendation.)

1. Present Wording: Article I - Officers, Section g.

g. Twenty (20) Executive Council members, two (2) from 60th TC; two (2) from 30th HBCT; two (2)from 130th MEB; two(2) from 449th TAB; two (2)from 113th SUS BDE; two (2) from JFHQ-NC; two (2) from 139th Regiment; two (2) from the Air National Guard; two (2) from the Active Associate class of membership; and two (2) from the Junior Council.

Proposed Wording: Article I - Officers, Section g.

g. Twenty (20) Executive Council members, two (2) from 60th TC; two (2) from 30th HBCT; two (2)from 130th MEB; two(2) from 449th TAB; two (2)from 113th SUS BDE; two (2) from JFHQ-NC; two (2) from 139th Regiment; two (2) from the Air National Guard; two (2) from the Active Associate class of membership; and two (2) from the Junior Council (E1-E6, WO1, 01-02).

Amendment #2 - To amend the By-laws to clarify rank criteria for Junior Council Members. (Executive Council recommendation.)

1. Present Wording: Article I - Officers, Section g.

g. Twenty (20) Executive Council members, two (2) from 60th TC; two (2) from 30th HBCT; two (2)from 130th MEB; two(2) from 449th TAB; two (2)from 113th SUS BDE; two (2) from JFHQ-NC; two (2) from 139th Regiment; two (2) from the Air National Guard; two (2) from the Active Associate class of membership; and two (2) from the Junior Council.

Proposed Wording: Article I - Officers, Section g.

g. Twenty (20) Executive Council members, two (2) from 60th TC; two (2) from 30th HBCT; two (2)from 130th MEB; two(2) from 449th TAB; two (2)from 113th SUS BDE; two (2) from JFHQ-NC; two (2) from 139th Regiment; two (2) from the Air National Guard; two (2) from the Active Associate class of membership; and two (2) from the Junior Council (E1-E5, WO1-WO2, 01-02).

2. Present Wording: Article VII, Section 4.

SECTION 4. Executive Council Members being transferred to another major command, assigned to the Active Associate Class of Membership or Junior Council Members promoted to E7, WO2, 03, must resign their position on the Executive Council at the next annual convention.

Proposed Wording: Article VII, Section 4.

SECTION 4. Executive Council Members being transferred to another major command, assigned to the Active Associate Class of Membership or Junior Council Members promoted to E6, WO3, 03, must resign their position on the Executive Council at the next annual convention.

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2012 NCNGA Discount Ticket Order Form Carowinds/Kings Dominion — Valid at either park - $32.00 for ages 3 & up. (Carowinds opens March 31: Kings Dominion opens April 6)

Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park Adult Tickets-$26.00 for anyone over 48” tall.(Park open May 26 - Sept. 3)

Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe Junior Tickets - $18.00 for anyone under 48” tall. *Tickets can also be ordered online at www.emeraldpointe.com. Call NCNGA for Corporate Code.**

Busch Garden’s Military Appreciation Days - Valid March 24 Through Sept. 3 Only Tickets $42.00 for ages 3 & up.

Water Country USA - Tickets $33.00 for ages 3 & up. Park open May 19 through Sept. 3.

Busch Gardens/Water Country 7 Day Discovery Ticket - Tickets $78.00. Valid March 24 - October 28, 2012. Two-Park combination ticket, expires 7 days from first day of use.

*ANHEUSER-BUSCH “HERE’S TO THE HEROES” TRIBUTE Single Day’s FREE Admission to Anheuser-Busch Parks for active military & 3 direct dependants. Register online @ www.herosalute.com or at the park entrance plaza with DOD photo ID.

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Make checks or money order payable to NCNGA.A fee of $23 will be charged for any check returned due toinsufficient funds or a check written on a closed account. If checks remain unpaid, Commanders will be notified. Credit Card Information: Account #_____________________________________________________

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