HHC, 25th CAB Vol.1, Issue 4
May 2012
War Eagles Deployment Newsletter COMMANDER’S CORNER War Eagle Families,
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The brigade recognized a need and filled it with a quality leader last month. I’d like to offer best wishes to one of my former 1SGs as he received a diamond recently. MSG Linford was selected as the Company First Sergeant for E FSC, 1/2 ATK. Our team continues to get stronger by growing from within. Congratulations to CW5 Roland, 1LT Andreassen, 1SG Linford and SGT Hecker on their promotions, and SPC Leary for his reenlistment. The knowledge and experience these Soldiers bring to the fight is crucial to the continued success of this CPT Aaron Matthews company. As we recognize the accomplishments of our personnel, we are also in the transition period as 1SG O’Berry prepares to leave the War Eagles. His journey in the Army continues as he heads off to the United States Sergeants Major Academy. 1SG O’Berry came to us prior to deployment, and has been instrumental in both getting our personnel into theater and revamping systems and processes within the company. 1SG O’Berry recently was awarded the Bronze Order of Mercury for his accomplishments within the Signal Corps and the company presented a customized Lei-o-Manu for his contributions as our First Sergeant. Although his time with the company was short, he’ll leave a lasting impression with the Soldiers of the company. We wish him and his family the best of luck with their future assignment, and look forward to hearing from him after his time at the academy. MSG Arteaga has been selected as our interim Company First Sergeant, and we look forward to a seamless transition. Morale, Welfare and Recreation has amped up their efforts on Kandahar recently. Our War Eagles have participated in the sponsored 5 and 10K runs here, as well as have had the opportunity to visit with a traveling group of celebrities and UFC fighters. Most recently our Public Affairs NCO, SGT Schroeder had an interesting task…to cover the visit by Country Music recording artist Toby Keith. The concert he provided to the assembled mass at the KAF Boardwalk was well received and stretched into the earlier evening. Now, don’t let the photos fool you. Most of the work that your Soldiers accomplish on a daily basis can’t be caught on film. Your Soldiers work on average 12 hours a day, facilitating the smooth operation of the brigade across a multitude of tasks and disciplines. Granted some work longer, but we do try to make sure that they get to see the sun light every now and then. The Walk to Afghanistan and Back is still in effect, and our FRG members continue to rack up the miles. On 11 May the FRG is sponsoring a Spouse Appreciation Night at the Wheeler Community Center. Please continue to come out and support our events and the company. Until next month Aloha and Mahalo for your support.
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War Eagles taking a pause to recognize 1SG O’Berry prior to his departure.
The Bronze Order of Mercury recognizes those people who have demonstrated the highest standards of integrity, moral character, professional competence and selflessness, and who have contributed significantly to the promotion of the Signal Corps and the Signal Regimental Association.
1SG O’Berry is awarded his End of Tour Award by COL Tate and CSM Ruiz. This newsletter contains official information.
War Eagles congratulate 1SG after the award ceremony.
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SFC Heath and SFC Foster met up with UFC Fighters: Mike Swick, Nick Ring and Ben Baxter at the KAF USO.
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SGT Marino with newly promotable and NCO of the Month CPL(P) Alik.
CPT Moran with celebrity members of the USO tour during their visit to KAF
SGT Weatherspoon and members of the S6 shop continue to lay the groundwork for our communication systems within the new HQ building
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Toby Keith with our SGT Schroeder (the man behind the camera)
Toby Keith raises his red solo cup in salute to the troops at KAF
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E v e n t s a n d Congratulations to our War Eagles who were recognized during their recent promotion and re-enlistment ceremonies.
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War Eagle Birthdays!! May LTC Barrett
7 May
PFC Rogers
17 May
CPT Matthews
9 May
SFC Sanders
20 May
SGT Bryan
12 May
COL Tate
22 May
CW4 Dotson
13 May
CPT Tregle
23 May
CW2 Shoemaker
14 May
SGT Kalfman
25 May
SPC Miree
16 May
MAJ Towns
30 May
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UPCOMING FRG EVENTS: MAY:
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Walk to Afghanistan and Back (every Wednesday) 8:30 AM at the Watts Field Walking Track, Schofield Barracks Spouse Appreciation Night at the Wheeler Community Center, 11 May 5:30 PM POC: Kimberly Matthews, HHC, 25th CAB FRG Leader Email: hhc25cab@gmail.com / a_kmatthews@juno.com Emily Harrison, 25th CAB FRSA Work: 808-656-3227, Email: hhc25cab@gmail.com PFC Stephan Charlie, 25th CAB Family Readiness Liaison Work: 808-656-1393
ONGOING COMPANY EVENTS: ALL YEAR LONG: The HHC, 25th CAB Maui / Kona Vacation Opportunity Raffle POC:SFC Ronald Harding, HHC, 25th CAB Rear Detachment NCOIC Email: ronald.g.harding4.mil@mail.mil / ronharding@gmail.com Work: 808-656-3118 SPC(P) Danilo Phillips, HHC 25th CAB Training Room NCO Email: danilo.phillips@afghan.swa.army.mil DSN: 318-421-7125 HHC BBQ and athletic competition; 13 May BBQ at the BDE and Flag Football Comp at the KAF Boardwalk Athletic Field
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