Dragon Report D e l ta , 1 0 6 t h FM S U

Inside this issue:

COMMANDER’S

CORNER / DET

SGT’S CORNER

1

LABOR DAY 2

PROMOTED! 3

TRAINING EVENTS 4

NCO CORNER/

FOR THE HOME

5

DRAGONS AT

LARGE

6

THE RANGE 7

HAIL AND FARE-

WELL

8

SEPTEMBER

EVENTS

9

Volume 2, Issue 9 SEPT2013

Dragons! Thank you for all your hard work over the past

month. We have a lot of changes up and coming, and I admire

the dedication and determination from all to seek and face

challenges head-on. I would like to take a moment to remind

you all that there are those who believe violence is the best

way to achieve their goals. It is very important while living

here in Germany that Soldiers and their family members main-

tain a low profile and be vigilant at all times. Think about

your dress and the way you conduct yourself. Think about the

way others see you and the variety of possible threats an ad-

versary could be planning. Remember the buddy system as it

is best to travel in small groups, blend in, and not attract atten-

tion to yourself or your group. Avoid crowds and demonstra-

tions; even peaceful demonstrations can turn violent quickly

and can also mask a planned terrorist activity. Have a plan and

stick with that plan; know that the unexpected can occur at any

place and any time, even at a local pizza shop. Be alert of

your surroundings at all times. If planning a trip outside of the

area, ensure you obtain the proper briefings from the S2, dis-

cuss with your first-line supervisor your plan, and maintain

important phone numbers on you at all times. Everyone is

important, and I want all of you to have fun and return safely.

Commander’s Corner

Detachment Sergeant’s Corner

The days are getting shorter which means that before we

know it, winter will be upon us yet again. While it still seems

so far away, it’s never too early to start preparing for the cold

weather. If you’re new to Germany, that may mean buying a

“REAL” winter coat. Now is also the time to scope out new

sets of tires for the winter. German law requires that all motor

vehicles have clearly marked winter or all-season tires; the

snowflakes or M+S marking for the icy, snowy, slushy road

conditions that occur between fall and spring must be visible.

Outdoor recreation offers a lot of winter activities, just be

mindful of the risk associated with these activities and ensure

you know how to use associated equipment properly. It’s

okay to start at the beginner slope when skiing or snowboard-

ing. There is no time to let our guard down when it comes to

safety. Careful attention must be paid to prevent cold weather

injuries. Caring for Soldiers and avoiding cold weather prob-

lems are both an individual and leader responsibility. Leaders

must train Soldiers to the standard in Prevention, Recognition

and First Aid for cold weather injuries and enforce those stan-

dards. Engage those you work with through counseling to

identify risky behavior and activity risks. Be Safe!

Labor Day by SPC Olivieri

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Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September, in acknowledgement of the so-

cial and economic achievements of American workers. The first Labor Day holiday was on

Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City. In 1884, the first Monday was selected as

the holiday, and the idea spread with the growth of the labor organizations. Speeches by

prominent men and women later became a part of the celebration as well as parades and

wide coverage by news and radio.

Our force of labor added to the highest standard of living and production. Through the tra-

ditional ideas of economic and political democracy, the nation can pay tribute on Labor Day

to the creator of the nation’s strength, freedom, and leadership— the American Worker.

Rosie the Riveter — represented American women who

worked in factories during World War II, many of whom pro-

duced munitions and war supplies

President Woodrow Wilson (Left) with American Federation of Labor

founder and long-time president, Samuel Gompers (Center), and DOL

Secretary William B Wilson at an undated Labor Day Rally

Illustration: The First Labor Day Parade, Sept 5, 1882, NYC Horse-drawn Labor Day Float 1916.

Promoted

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SPC White pins her hubby

Stepping up to the

role of NCO, SGT Volks

has been in the position

long before becoming

even a CPL only a few

months ago. There are

those that do because

they are told to do, and

those that lead without

being asked. SGT Volks

is a well defined exam-

ple of one who looks to

be a leader in every part

of the mission. He is

someone every soldier in

the Detachment can turn

to for guidance, support,

and advice. He gives to

his position freely and

seemingly without tiring.

We are lucky and proud

to have SGT Volks join

the ranks of NCO.. Keep

moving up!

CPT Burgett with SGT Volks

TRAINING

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During three weeks

of training on how to

treat and evacuate a

casualty, Delta exhib-

ited great enthusiasm

and effort in imple-

menting what they

were taught as they

went through the dif-

ferent STX lanes in

this very important

training. This month

we were evaluated as

we put into practice

the lessons we

learned. Everyone

participated and eve-

ryone took away

something valuable

from what they learned,

both on the field and

off.

NCO CORNER By SFC Victa

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I have passion for Individual Training and its proper resourcing, preparation, and

execution. I’d offer our Soldiers that those leaders who are most successful focus

on basics. They focus down on their Soldiers and not up on the things they can’t

control. They worry about whether their Soldiers can hit what they aim, if they can

don their protective mask in 15 seconds or less; not on what their higher headquar-

ters might be doing in that very second. With well prepared individual training,

our Soldiers will be better capable of surviving when called upon to do so. What

can we do better to improve individual training? The key that unlocks it and en-

sures success is this: REPETITIVE PERFORMANCE OF THE TASK! In other

words, one does well what they practice repetitively. Narrow your focus on those

most critical individual tasks that support our unit METL and train them over and

over. “Trained Soldiers can overcome any obstacle, untrained Soldiers become the

obstacle.” BUYAAAA

Gather up the pine cones you want to

use— grab as many as you can!

Lay them out on a foil lined pan and bake

them at 200 degrees. This ensures all bugs

are dead and sap is dried. Bake them for 45

minutes, or until they open up.

You can then place the pine cones in a plas-

tic bag and add several drops of cinnamon essential oil, and seal it for 2-7 days, or

if you don’t have any essential oil at home, you can spread your pine cones out on

layers of newspaper. Use a foam brush to apply glue. Mix cinnamon, ginger, and

nutmeg into a baggie. Add the pinecones in the mix and shake to cover. Allow to

dry overnight. This can be done in both barracks and housing to create festive

scents in your home for the coming Fall.

FOR THE HOME

CINNAMON SCENTED PINECONES

The Dragons at Large

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SFC Victa puts in his one cent on Traumatic Brain Injury

CPT Burgett briefs us on situational awareness in lieu of 9/11

SFC Brooks gives training on Traumatic Brain Injury

SPC Chung gets some

pointers from SPC Harris

SEPERATED AT BIRTH

SPC HARRIS, B GIVES TRAINING ON PCS ENTITLEMENTS

SGT Volks!!

NANNY-GO ?

SGT Willis pushes himself through the last part of

his 2 mile APFT run

SFC Brooks is a blur as she sprints by

during her PT Test.

The Range

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On 5 September, we took to the

range with our M9s and M16s and

spent the day developing and

strengthening our weapons skills.

For some it was the first time firing

their assigned weapon. For others it was a chance to put

into action all they had been trained to do in order to better their shot. The en-

ergy was high and everyone was thankful for the perfect weather. We were a

small group, but we worked together very well under the guidance of our

NCOs and a well planned schedule.

PV2 Komso and PFC Nalukwago fire M9s for the first time

PV2 Komso loads M9 clips

PFC Nalukwago and her M16

Hail & Farewell

And so, we say

goodbye to another

backbone of Delta,

1LT Vernon Wall,

who has moved to

Baumholder, to

take over the posi-

tion of 106th

FMSU Executive

Officer. The office

already seems

empty without you

here. Or perhaps

its those spinach

drinks we miss....

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Originally from

Korea, and residing

in California, SPC

Chung comes to us

from AIT at Ft

Jackson, SC. She is

our newest Soldier,

and we warmly

welcome her to our

Delta Family. Wel-

come, SPC Chung! We are very happy to

have you join us!! 1 LT WALL

SPC CHUNG

After 13 months, and many famous words, Delta is bidding farewell

to one of our best Finance Soldiers. This is clearly an opportunity for

us to get the last word in, but instead we would like to give SPC Raw-

lins the honor of the closing remarks: We will truly miss you, SPC

Rawlins!

Really, are you serious?

Staaaaaapp!!

I disagree, and

here’s why...

There is no possi-

ble way this can

be right

Birthdays & Anniversaries

1 Sept PFC Kody Shafer

3 Sept Jace Victa

12 Sept Veronica Martinez

25 Sept Daniel Cardona

25 Sept Llyssa Chandler

SPC & Mrs Chandler’s 7 Year Anniversary

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Upcoming Events

02 Sep: Labor Day

5 Sept: M16 Range

18 Sept: PT Test

20 Sept: Oktoberfest Weekend at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort

21 Sept: Disneyland Express

22 Sept: Skydiving

27 Sept: Venice Express

28 Sept: Paris Express

29 Sept: Trout fishing

05Oct: Swiss Chocolate and Cheese tasting

05Oct: Amsterndam Express

11 Oct: TRAINING HOLIDAY

14 Oct: COLUMBUS DAY