Camp Shelby REVEILLEPage 6 Thursday, January 24, 2013

Duty, honor, country.....COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR’S CORNER

“…If you leave here withthe word DUTY implanted inour mind; if you leave herewith the word HONORcarved in your soul; if youleave here with the love ofCOUNTRY stamped on yourheart, then you will be a 21stCentury leader worthy…ofthe great privilege andhonor…of leading…the sonsand daughters of America.”-General H. NormanSchwarzkopf

Since 2004, Camp ShelbyJoint Forces Training Centerhas had the great honor ofserving our country inpreparing Soldiers (our sons,daughters, moms, dads,cousins, friends, aunts anduncles) to go to war. Whenour brothers and sisters inarms leave here, they areready to bring the fight tothe enemy because they arewell equipped and trainedbecause of you. Our motto,“Soldiers First” defines that.We put their needs beforeour own to ensure they’remission-ready for deploy-ment.

Just a few weeks into theNew Year, we’re alreadyseeing an influx of mobiliz-ing and demobilizing unitshere on the installation. Stayvigilant and maintain situa-tional awareness as Soldiers

are seen walking downstreets and conducting phys-ical training. Also, let’s con-tinue to show them that wecare and we live by ourmotto.

As the Army continues toupgrade their TTPs, newways of training Soldiers areconstantly changing. As apremiere mobilization sta-tion, Camp Shelby continuesto keep up with the changes.Today, we held the grandopening of the CombinedArms Collective TrainingFacility. This is the newesturban operation training thatwill teach our Soldiers howto react and respond to in-surgency in an urban envi-ronment. This versatilefacility will be available toSpecial Operation units, in-

fantry units, military policeunits, engineer units andeven civilian law enforce-ment.

Education is the key to ca-reer advancement! The Uni-versity of Southern Missis-sippi is still offering collegeclasses to our Soldiers hereat Camp Shelby. From Eng-lish 101 to College Algebra,all you have to is sign upand show up for class. Theclasses are free and even thetext books are free to you.This is one of those dealsyou don’t want pass up. Thisis a “use it or lose it” deal,so don’t let this great oppor-tunity go to waste. Visit theEducation Center for moreinformation.

As you know, we live inan area where weatherchanges every day. Be awareof icy or wet roads and al-ways think safety. Checkyour tire pressure, checkfluid levels and have anemergency kit in the truck ofthe car. These are somethings you need to keep inmind as you travel to andfrom.

Thank you for your con-tinued support and hardwork. Your work is notbeing unnoticed. May Godcontinue to bless you andyour Family.

SOLDIERS FIRST!

Cmd. Sgt. Maj Steven Chancellor

By DANA ELISE SMITHCSJFTC Public Affairs

Randy Newsome is a behavioral healthcontractor at Medical Task Force Shelby.

For four years, he has as-sessed and screened servicemembers at Camp ShelbyJoint Forces Training Centerfor behavioral health issuessuch as traumatic brain in-jury and post-traumatic stressdisorder.

He served in the NationalGuard for eight years as asupply specialist. Today, hethinks his job is wonderful

and he enjoys helping the Soldiers.“When I was in the military, behavioral

health programs were not put forth in 1989

and 1990. Soldiers were not given care andtreatment for these things,” he said.

The Columbia native earned his bache-lor’s degree from Alcorn State University inLorman. He has two grown children, adaughter, Laken, and a son, Randy Jr.

He believes in the expression, “Live lifeto the fullest.” He enjoys spending his sparetime with his two-year-old grandson,Dantrell.

“I just play with him. He likes playing hisdrums and loves riding his kiddy motorcyclewhen I am with him,” said Newsome.

Newsome also enjoys playing sports andwatching his favorite TV show, “Sanfordand Son.”

BH Tech loves helping Soldiers

Newsome