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102ND SFS Change of CommandStory & photo by Senior Airman Patrick McKenna 102nd Intelligence Wing Public Affairs

Lt. Col. Christopher Hamilton, 102nd Mission Support Group commander, passes the 102nd Security Forces Squadron flag to Capt. Christian Leighton during an assumption of command ceremony on Otis Air National Guard Base Dec. 2. Leighton assumed command of the 102nd Security Forces Squadron, which he was once a member of as an enlisted Airman. Courtesy of the 102nd Website

Captain Christian Leighton assumed command of the 102nd Security Forces Squadron during a ceremony on Otis Air National Guard Base, Dec. 2. Lt. Col. Christopher Hamilton, 102nd Mission Support Group commander, presided over the ceremony. Hamilton, whose previous assignment was 102 SFS commander, highlighted Leighton’s qualifications and expressed confidence in the future of the squadron under Leighton’s command. “He’s established a track record of leading by example and excels wherever he is placed,” Hamilton said. “He’s a former enlisted member of the security forces squadron and he’s never forgotten where he came from. He is uniquely qualified to lead this squadron to new heights.” In addition to Leighton’s family and loved ones in attendance, the crowd included past and present 102 SFS personnel. They watched on with pride as the former enlisted defender assumed command of his new squadron. Since leaving the enlisted ranks, Leighton has been assigned to both the 102nd Civil Engineer Squadron as well as the 102nd Air Intelligence Squadron. He’s also deployed to Iraq twice. He expressed appreciation to his prior commanders in the 102 CES and 102 AIS for their leadership and mentoring

to help him reach this point in his career. He then thanked current 102nd Intelligence Wing commander, Col. Patrick J. Cobb, and Lt. Col. Hamilton for selecting him for this position. “I truly appreciate the confidence you’ve given me as you grant me the command of the 102nd Security Forces,” Leighton said. “I will do my best to ensure the squadron exceeds expectations and continues the outstanding accomplishments and reputation that it has earned.” Leighton then addressed the Airmen of the 102 SFS, who he is now tasked with the responsibility of leading as they perform their 24/7 mission defending Otis, as well as diligently train for when they may be called upon next to support other missions that arise. “To the men and women of the 102nd Security Forces Squadron, I’m extremely excited to be back wearing the blue beret,” Leighton said. “I will work passionately to support you and our unit. I will do everything to ensure the 102nd Security Forces Squadron is prepared to stand ready if tapped by our governor to be the shield ready to protect life and property of the citizens of this great commonwealth of Massachusetts. If called upon by our president, we shall hear the call and use our war fighting skills to be part of our nation’s sword to defend our country and serve wherever we are needed upholding the Massachusetts Minuteman tradition.”

Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod’s new fixed wing aircraft, the HC-144 Ocean Sentry, is fully operational and replaced the HU-25 Falcon on Jan. 24, 2013. The HU-25 Falcon has been the primary fixed-wing aircraft for more than 30 years providing search and rescue, law enforcement, medical transportation and other services to the Northeast. The HU-25 Falcon will be officially retired from Air Station Cape Cod later this year. The HC-144 Ocean Sentry, received by Air Station Cape Cod in August 2012, is a more efficient platform with the ability remain in the air for a greater amount of time. The radar and imagery sensors represent the latest in technologies and the added cargo ramp increases the amount of gear and supplies that can be air-dropped to a vessel or persons in distress. Air Station Cape Cod will receive an additional HC-144 Ocean Sentry this summer. “We are extremely excited to serve the public with the HC-144 Ocean Sentry,” said Lt. Dan Cloonan, Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod’s public affairs officer. “It is a very capable aircraft and will be able to respond to the numerous missions the Coast Guard performs.” The Coast Guard in the Northeast performs 2,500 search and rescue cases each year and protects more than 2,000 miles of shoreline. Air Station Cape Cod is the sole air unit for the region, performing essential missions including search and rescue, law enforcement, and homeland security.

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The Coast Guard medically evacuated a fisherman approximately 100 miles southeast of Nantucket, Mass., Wednesday, January 9th at approximately 6 p.m. Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England were notified at approximately 3:50 p.m. Wednesday from the 88-foot trawling vessel Sao Paulo reporting that a 30-year-old crewmember was suffering from severe stomach and back pains. A Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod, Mass., rescue helicopter crew immediately launched and safely hoisted the fisherman at approximately 6 p.m. He was taken to Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, Mass. As America’s maritime first responder, the Coast Guard frequently conducts maritime medical evacuations. In an average year, the Coast Guard conducts more than 20 medical evacuations in the Northeast.

Coast Guard medevacs fisherman 100 miles southeast of Nantucket

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New copayments for prescription drugs covered by TRICARE will go into effect soon. The Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act requires TRICARE to increase copays on brand name and non-formulary medications that are not filled at military clinics or hospitals. There is no increase to copays for generic medications. Increases will be effective sometime in February, depending on when system changes can be made, and the publication of a required Federal Notice. TRICARE Pharmacy copays vary based on the class of drug and where beneficiaries choose to fill their prescriptions. The copay for generic medications stays at $5 when a prescription is filled at a network pharmacy. There is no co-pay when generic prescriptions are filled through

TRICARE Home Delivery. The new copay for a 30-day supply of a brand name medication purchased at a retail network pharmacy will be $17, up from the current $12. Beneficiaries using TRICARE Home Delivery will pay $13 for brand name drugs, up from $9. However, the Home Delivery price is for a 90-day supply. The greatest change in copays applies to non-formulary medications. The $25 copay for these drugs increases to $44 at retail pharmacies and $43 through Home Delivery. The TRICARE Uniform Formulary is a list of all the medications TRICARE covers. For fiscal 2014 and beyond, the new law directs that copays increase annually by the same percentage as retiree cost-of-living adjustments. In years when a COLA increase would total less than a dollar, it will be delayed a year and combined with the next adjustment so increases will always be $1 or more.

New Copays for Some TRICARE Pharmacy Customers Pharmacies at military hospitals and clinics will continue to provide medications with no copays. Visit www.TRICARE.mil/costs for more details. Outside scripts will only be accepted from 8:00-11:00 Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri. to allow scheduled appointments with the pharmacist for active duty in the afternoons Mon, Tues, Thurs. Contact the front desk to make an appointment or the pharmacy for more information. The KMMC formulary has been adjusted to meet budget needs, which reflect more closely only basic core formulary items. See the KMMC pharmacy for a copy of the formulary. Search for your drug to see if it is on basic core formulary at: http://pec.ha.osd.mil/formulary_search.php?submenuheadrer=1

The first time I recall visiting Air Station Cape Cod was in 1986 when I drove out to the Cape from New Bedford where I was stationed on a Coast Guard Cutter at the time. I was sent out to get my flight physical, having recently been accepted to flight school. The directions to the clinic were vague, and unlike today, GPS wasn’t an option. I remember driving around the base thinking it went on forever, and just when I thought I might be driving in the right direction the road would turn. After several attempts however, I did find the clinic, I did get my flight physical, and eventually found my way back off base and back to the ship. Little did I know, and never in my wildest dreams did I think that one day, I would be assigned as the Commanding Officer of Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod. As my tour draws to an end, I look back at a remarkable journey over the past three years. The lessons I have learned, the friendships I have made and the shared service we have provided to our nation have given me much on which to reflect and much for which to be thankful. The learning curve was steep coming to Air Station Cape Cod, and were it not for the help and support of a remarkable team of professionals, I’m confident I would not have survived the first year. Never before have I seen military organizations - Active Duty and National Guard - work together for the common good in such a collaborative and collegial fashion. The structure set up for the Joint Oversight Group (JOG), consisting of the commanding officers from the Otis ANG 102nd Intelligence Wing, Camp Edwards, the 6th Space Warning Squadron and Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod as well as the newly created Executive Director of the MMR, to govern the Massachusetts Military Reservation (MMR) works remarkably well running the largest military base in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and is likely the most

Commander’s ColumnCaptain David Throop

Commanding Officer, USCG Air Station Cape Cod

“joint” base in the nation. It has been an absolute honor for me to serve alongside these warriors and patriots in supporting our respective missions and in making each of our organizations as efficient and as effective as possible. Collectively we have resolved challenging issues, supported one another, dealt with several hurricane events, hosted the President and Vice President, improved the facilities and built enduring relationships with the community and our respective organizations. I’m proud to have been a part of the work we have done here on the Massachusetts Military Reservation. We certainly couldn’t do it alone however. The support of the Otis Civilian Advisory Council (OCAC) has been humbling, as they have provided thousands of dollars in food cards, toy drives, and scholarships to the children of the men and women who work at the MMR. Another aspect of the steep learning curve was the realization that Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod is much more than just an Air Station. It is also the second largest Base in the Coast Guard. With nearly 3500 acres, a large airport with a control tower, over 20 miles of roads, a large environmental program with a recycling center, the second largest housing program supporting over 25 commands and almost every service, the second largest Morale Welfare and Recreation program, the third busiest clinic, and seven tenant commands, there are a lot of moving parts! Thanks to the leadership, professionalism and dedication of a remarkable staff of military and civilian employees they continue to astound me with the great work they are able to accomplish with limited resources, always providing “Superior Support” to our people and their families. They have excelled in all aspects, exceeded expectations on every inspection, and done it all while making it look effortless. But Air Station Cape Cod is in fact, an operational Air Station too. Shortly after I arrived in 2010, we were told

the timeline for us to get the new HC-144 Ocean Sentry Aircraft was being accelerated by four years. As a result, this remarkable team of professionals dedicated themselves to countless hours of reviewing the plans for the new hangar, ensuring the construction was done correctly and then giving it a proper dedication having the hangar’s namesake, CDR Stewart Graham there with us to cut the ribbon. With the support from our leadership in the First Coast Guard District, we received our first two HC-144 aircraft and began standing the overnight ready duty on 22 January on a periodic basis. Once the third HC-144 aircraft arrives in early summer this year, the HC-144 will be standing the watch full time and the HU-25 Falcon Jets will be retired. This team of aviation professionals also completed the transition into the new MH-60T, which significantly improved the avionics and sensors for our helicopters. They retired an HU-25 and restored a national treasure in the HU-16, the last flying amphibian aircraft in the US inventory. They endured the “pain of progress”, through the building of the new hangar, expansion of the ramp space and repainting of the old hangar, all while continually standing the watch. They daily strove for “Aviation Excellence”, achieving outstanding results on every standardization visit, establishing the premier Airborne Use of Force (AUF) program in the Coast Guard for port protection and security, protecting America’s richest fishing grounds, and saving or assisting hundreds of lives, several times in nationally recognized cases. There are many other examples I will remember and take with me of the remarkable things done by the great people who serve our nation right here on Cape Cod. I can’t thank them enough for the leadership, support, partnership, and friendship during my time here on the Cape. It has been my high honor to serve with you all, and I wish you and your families all the best in the future. Semper Paratus!

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Groundhog day is on the way! The day that Punxsutawney Phil comes out and alerts us to the coming weeks of either early spring or additional winter weather. Phil left his climate controlled cave this morning to alert us that winter will continue for 6 more weeks. I cannot help but remember the movie made about this day. Have you seen it? Made in 1993, the movie uses Groundhog day as the central date of Bill Murray’s repetitious day. No matter what he does, every day he wakes up is Groundhog day again. Murray’s character goes through every stage of happiness and grief before recognizing the need to change his life. Have you ever wished you could replay an event or day? Unlike the movies, we get one chance to do things. And, we don’t always get it right. I have often told military personnel that we are not defined by mistakes or the challenging circumstances of our lives. We’re defined by how we respond to mistakes and challenging circumstances. All of us go through tough times and, most of us have failed at something in life. While I won’t throw out the old

Greetingssaying, “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger”, I will say that we really have two options. We can let the tough times knock us down- or, persevere and come through them with our heads high. Do you see opportunities to make changes or do things better in your life? Let Phil remind you that there is still time! And, there are lots of resources available for helping you take the first step! Contact the chaplain, work-life, CGSUPRT or medical for ways to get started. And, enjoy your February!

SCORE’s highly popular “Successful Small Business Management” workshop kicks off on Wednesday, February 27 at Upper Cape Regional Tech. Considered the “go-to” course for small business owners plus those wanting to start a business, the workshop focuses on the tools necessary to run a successful business. A six-week course that runs weekly from 7-9 PM, the workshop costs $130 and includes a copy of SCORE’S comprehensive Handbook for Small Business. Veterans take note. As part of SCORE’s Veterans Fast Launch initiative, Cape Cod SCORE is offering a full-tuition rebate to all veterans. Enroll now and at the first class veterans will be provided information on how to get their full-tuition rebate. It’s a great opportunity for local Veterans to transfer their military experience to the small business world. Taught by experienced executives and entrepreneurs, the workshop will cover business organization and planning; finance and tax strategies; sales and marketing; E-commerce and web design; accounting practices, record keeping and many other critical business practices. Content is designed to provide both small business owners and those considering going into business with the skills they need to grow and manage a small business. Don’t get left out! Enroll now by calling Cape Cod Community College at 508-375-4012 and request course number WGB075. For the Upper Cape Regional Tech course (course W13-575), go to: http://www.uppercapetech.cc/programs/Business-Marketing-Financial.html. More information about schedules and course content are available online at Cape Cod SCORE’S website (www.capecod.score.org) under Local Workshops. For more information on the Veteran’s Fast Launch program go to http://vetsfastlaunch.org/. SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is a nation-wide organization that provides education and free, individual business counseling to small business. The Cape Cod chapter was founded in 1970 and is staffed by volunteer counselors. Each year Cape Cod SCORE offers fall and winter courses in start-up and small business management. For more information on SCORE, the workshops or to schedule free one-on-one counseling, visit our website www.capecod.score.org, send an email to capecodscore@verizon.net or write to SCORE, 270 Communications Way, Suite 5A, Hyannis, MA 02601, or call 508-775-4884.

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Chaplain Assistant: Karl Armstrong South Inner Road (near the Falmouth gate).

Phone: (508) 968-6341 Sunday Services: Catholic Mass at 9 AM.

The Community Chapel is the focal point for the religious services here on the base. This beautifully remodeled World War II Chapel is the home for Catholic congregation. The chaplain is always available for personal or family counseling as well as spiritual direction. Appointments and other information can be obtained by calling our office at (508) 968-6341

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The Veterans’ Outreach Grace Center (a unit of the NamVet Association of the Cape & Islands) would like to introduce you to the “YOGA WARRIORS” Program. This program is offered to alleviate symptoms of Combat Stress and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Yoga’s physical postures promote healthy, flexible bodies, provide relief from pain and support better sleep. Even veterans with chronic health conditions and serious physical limitations will find this program comfortable and beneficial. Additional benefits include: Easing of the “fight-or-flight” response, anger, depression, guilt, paranoia and other symptoms which may accompany PTSD. The program is geared to help those find joy through personal empowerment, body strengthening, relaxation techniques and added benefits of lowering blood pressure, managing joint pain and improved breathing. We are scheduled to start offering this program at

the Veteran’s Grace Center Outreach facility located at 33 Seanest Drive in Mashpee on February 4th - Monday Morning at 9 a.m. will be for veterans and Wednesday at 4 p.m. for the families of veterans. The Veterans’ Outreach Grace Center located in Mashpee, has been very fortunate to develop this program and other services through the several generous donations. Particularlly noteworthy are the donations of: $25,000 from the Golf Course of Cape Cod (administered through Cape Cod Foundation); $2,500.00 of donated materials from Botello’s; $10,000 grant from Eastern Bank, Building materials donated by Americorp and the tremendous work donated by Americorp and Habitat for Humanity. I would like to thank everyone who has donation to the Grace Center, a cause which brings us together as one; in the fight to support our war veterans’ and their families make the adjustment back to civilian life; and to overcome any adversity which may exist.

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30th Anniversary of NamVets Association of Cape and Islands. Actual “Stand Down” event (what the upcoming concert is helping to fund). The work & anticipated opening of the “Veteran’s Outreach Grace Center” in New Seabury to help returning vets with PTSD, Tramatic Brain Injuries and family counseling. We’re incorporating Non-Traditional/Complimentary therapies too. (Kind of like a mind, body & soul approach). Our yearly motorcycle raffle to support our veteran’s programs.What alot of people do not realize is we just don’t support Vietnam Veterans. We support today’s veterans as well. They are often thrown off by our name. Services we currently provide are things like: help with PTSD, through individual and group therapy, Interventions, Food Pantry, Benefit & Claims assistance, Transitional housing for homeless veterans, Referrals, and application assistance for VA healthcare.

The legislation President Barack Obama signed Jan. 2 postponed the fiscal cliff and means changes to military and civilian paychecks, Defense Finance and Accounting Service officials said today. The legislation increases Social Security withholding taxes to 6.2 percent. For the past two years during the “tax holiday” the rate was 4.2 percent. The increase in Social Security withholding taxes affects both military and civilian paychecks, officials said.

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For civilian employees, officials said, this will mean a 2 percent reduction in net pay. For military personnel, changes to net pay are affected by a variety of additional factors such as increases in basic allowances for housing, subsistence, longevity basic pay raises and promotions. Service members could see an increase in net pay, no change or a decrease, military personnel and readiness officials said. For military members, Social Security withholding is located on their leave and earnings statement in the blocks marked “FICA taxes” -- for Federal Insurance Contributions Act. Defense Department civilians will see the change on their leave and earnings statement under “OASDI” -- for old age, survivors, and disability insurance. Reserve component members will be the first to see potential changes in their net pay as a result of the law, DFAS officials said. Changes will be reflected in their January paychecks. Active-duty military personnel will see pay adjustments in their January mid-month paycheck and will be reflected on the January leave and earnings statement. DOD civilians will see social security withholding changes reflected in paychecks based on the pay period ending Dec. 29, 2012, for pay dates beginning in January. DFAS stresses that all personnel should review pay statements carefully.

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Freedom. The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. An important word, although it did not exist for everyone in our country just 150 years ago. In Jan. 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by Abraham Lincoln, freeing African American slaves in the south and eventually allowing free blacks to fight for the north during the remainder of the Civil War. On Jan. 26 of that same year, the 54th Massachusetts Regiment was the first African American regiment organized during the Civil War. Look how far our nation has come.

54th Massachusetts Volunteer regiMent Marches in Presidential inauguration Parade Regiment was the only unit fRom the national guaRd to paRticipate

By Senior Airman Bonnie Harper, Massachusetts National Guard Public Affairs

Members of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment (Volunteer Honor Guard), Company C, march during Presidential Inaugural Parade on Jan. 21 here. Forty seven total guardsmen were able to participate in the parade, doubling the number of soldiers from the 54th who marched in the 2009 inaugural parade

The 54th Massachusetts Regiment, now a volunteer honor guard for the Army National Guard, still serves proudly today, performing ceremonies across the commonwealth, including funeral honors for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. 47 members of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment (Volunteer Honor Guard) marched in the Presidential Inauguration Parade in honor of Barack Obama on Jan. 21 here, celebrating not only the inauguration, but also the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and the activation of the regiment. “I think for our young Soldiers, it’s an eye-opener to history,” said Col. Sterling MacLeod, commander of the 54th. “History that they might not have been fully aware of, but now that they’re serving members of a regiment

like this, I think they can appreciate more a whole nation’s struggle with race relations and equal rights.” This was the regiment’s second time marching in the inaugural parade, their first appearance being in 2009. “More than twice the amount of groups applied this year as compared to four years ago,” said Capt. Mark Bennett, the officer in charge of the inaugural mission and the commander of Company C for the 54th. 2,807 groups applied to march in the parade, and approximately 50 were chosen. There are various military organizations that are guaranteed placement in every inaugural parade, but the 54th was one of only four additional Army units selected and the only unit from the National Guard, said Bennett. “We have a very diverse organization,” said Bennett. “We have individuals from every walk of life who are members of

our unit. Part of our big story that we have is that we bring such a diverse group out to showcase how far we’ve come in 150 years, just as a nation, and that’s something that we’re really proud of.” The parade route is approximately 1.5 miles long, beginning near the capitol building, heading down Pennsylvania Ave. and then ending in front of the White House. “This was a once in a lifetime opportunity,” said Pfc. Marykate Nerney, a finance worker from the West Newton Armory and a member of the 54th since November 2011. For parade events such as this, the regiment marches in a specific order. The regimental commander and his general staff are at the front of the formation, followed by the color guard and the line companies. MacLeod has been commander of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment since November 2008 and participated in the regiment’s previous inaugural mission. “Colonel MacLeod is probably the most passionate person you’ll ever meet when it comes to this,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Flynn, the command sergeant major for the 54th. This trip to Washington for the inaugural parade was the final mission for Col. MacLeod as commander of the regiment, as he prepares for retirement later this year. After more than four years in command, with energy and dedication to the organization, Col. MacLeod relinquished command to Lt. Col. George Harrington on Jan. 26. “It’s an outstanding time for young Soldiers to join the unit and learn about it,” said MacLeod. “One of my tasks always has been to try to educate the Soldiers on the significance of this unit.” In November 2008, Gov. Deval Patrick rededicated and reorganized the 54th, connecting the unit with its long history while promoting military honors for the future. “The timing couldn’t have been better for the 54th Massachusetts to return,” said MacLeod. “That year was President Obama’s first year as president, the first African American president. Governor Deval Patrick had been Massachusetts’ first African American governor, and General Carter had become the Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard, so it was pretty significant in terms of race relations.” The original 54th regiment was established on Jan. 26, 1863, as one of the first units in the Civil War allowing former, male slaves to be Soldiers for the north, due to the efforts of Gov. John Andrew, the abolitionist governor of Massachusetts during that time.

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For more information, contact Mary Polia at (508) 778-4468 or contact the Parish Office at (508) 775-5744.

Retired Colonel Charles Perenick the Commander of the 101st Regiment and Commandant to the Massachusetts Military Academy invites you to become a part of the nation’s oldest State Run Military Academy.

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The most famous battle fought by members of the 54th was the ill-fated charge on Ft. Wagner in July 1863, where the regiment lost nearly half of its Soldiers. “The important thing about the battle itself was there was a perception prior to then that African American Soldiers would not fight with the same bravery and gallantry as their white counterparts,” said Bennett, “Their historic charge on Ft. Wagner dispelled that rumor once and for all.” The unit continued to see action throughout the remainder of the civil war and was disbanded in 1865. Since then, there have been a few volunteer reenactment companies throughout the country. With the re-designation in 2008, the 54th was tasked with two missions: to promote the rich history and legacy of the original Civil War unit and to provide dignified military funeral honors to all deserving veterans around the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and ceremonial unit support as directed, said Bennett. These missions are accomplished through two line companies. Company A, which has existed for approximately 20 years, is comprised of African-American civilian re-enactors who help educate the public on the history of the 54th. Company C consists of more than 150 guardsmen throughout the state who volunteer for honor guard services. “We oversee the funeral honors operations as well as any ceremonies that the Governor or the Adjutant General request,” said Flynn. The Massachusetts National Guard previously had a ceremonial unit, which performed military honors throughout the commonwealth from 1983 until it was reorganized as Company C for the 54th. “Bringing this unit back online, as far as a militia unit in the Massachusetts National Guard, was critical in bringing unity of effort of our funeral honors program,” said MacLeod. “Prior to this, we were Soldiers who came together to do funeral honors under the banner of Massachusetts National Guard. But when we brought this unit back, we put it under the banner of the 54th, an actual regiment.” Through wearing the distinctive unit insignia and the honor guard tab, the Soldiers of the 54th have come together as a cohesive unit, said MacLeod. This year, both companies brought more people to march in the parade than in 2009. Company A increased their number of re-enactors from 18 to 23, and Company C doubled their size from 23 honor guard members to 47, said Sgt. 1st Class Jimmy Lok, a platoon sergeant for Company C and the non-commissioned officer in charge for the 54th since 2008. For the honor guard, only four members had also marched in the previous inaugural parade, said Lok. “It was exciting to see new Soldiers come and experience this,” said MacLeod. On the day before the parade, the honor guard members spent a few hours in the morning practicing marching in

formation, followed by touring some historical sites in Washington. The first visit was to see and learn about the 3rd U.S. Infantry, traditionally known as “The Old Guard.” This regiment is the oldest active-duty infantry unit in the Army, having served since 1784. The Old Guard has subsequently operated as the official Army Honor Guard and escort to the President since World War II. It was a rewarding experience to see The Old Guard, providing inspiration and motivation to the 54th honor guard Soldiers, said Pfc. Carlos Cespedes, a current of the 54th since 2010. Part of The Old Guard, the Caisson Platoon is located at Ft. Myer, Virginia, and primarily assists with military funerals at Arlington National Cemetery. The caissons were built in 1918, and were originally used for transporting cannons, ammunition chests, spare wheels, and tools. Today, those items have been removed and replaced with a flat deck on which to rest the caskets. During a funeral service, six horses are used to pull the caissons. Members of the 54th had the opportunity to meet with a Caisson Platoon Soldier who gave them a tour of the stables and explained their role as an honor guard unit. Following the visit to the Caisson, they walked through Arlington National Cemetery and went to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which is guarded by members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry at all times. After a changing of the guard ceremony, a sentinel from the tomb gave a briefing to the members of the 54th, explaining the responsibilities and requirements of the tomb guards. Some of the 54th Soldiers had never visited Arlington before; others had, but not since they had joined the military. “It was totally different coming back to see the tomb after being in an honor guard program,” said Pfc. Meghan Purdy, a member of the 54th since May 2012 and a medic at the Lexington armory. The final site that they visited was the African American Civil War Museum, connecting the current unit with the history and struggles of slavery in the U.S. and the origins of the 54th regiment. “The experience we had, the Soldiers and myself, was priceless,” said Flynn, “The memories we’re going to have are forever.” While representing the U.S. Army and the Massachustts National Guard, the unit’s understanding and appreciation for the heritage of the 54th was strengthened during the weekend of the Presidential Inaugural Parade, as well as their commitment and passion for serving as a military honor guard. “We’re fortunate now that we have a way that we can perform this mission on an enduring basis to ensure that all of our veterans get the honors that they deserve,” said Bennett. “It’s something that I take very seriously, and I know that the people that are in this organization feel the same way. It’s definitely the right thing to do. We need to make sure that this mission endures.”

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