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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

COMMANDER’S

CORNER / DET SGT’S

CORNER

1

MONTH OF MAY 2

FAREWELL 3

THE DAILY BEAST 4

PICTORIAL 5

SCHOOLS 6

TRAINING EVENT 7

WLC 8

CALENDAR EVENTS 9

Volume 3, Issue 5 MAY2014

Happy Spring Beasts! Enthusiasm and motivation were at their peak this month through the many events going on around the unit and community. As we vamp up training and preparation for our upcoming VBS2 Joint Exercise and FTX, let’s focus on the basics and ensure we are properly prepared to execute our core mission in the most austere of environments. The month of May is a transition of climate in Europe, especially here in Ger-many. It frequently changes from warm to cold and back as the humidity brings spring rains and relaxing sun. Stay vigilant! Ensure you dress yourself and your families for the weather as you participate in the many outdoor festi-vals and celebrations “springing up” around the area. For those of you who enjoy the water, remember to swim only in authorized locations to prevent the risk of disease and bacterial infection. Take advantage of the many bicycle/walking trails to invoke the physical fitness spirits. Enjoy the fresh air, have fun, be safe, and drink water! Also, the month of May is Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Don’t forget to pay tribute in recognition of the struggles of early immigrants and their tremendous contri-butions to our great nation!

Beasts, another month has passed and we continue to get the job done. This month I’d like to talk about moti-vation. Motivation is literally the desire to do things. It's the difference between waking up before dawn to pound the pavement and laying around the house all day. It's the crucial element in setting and attaining goals. Research shows you can influence your own lev-els of motivation and self-control. I agree with this but I also think your leaders and peers play a significant role in your motivation level. As a leader I feel it is my job to not only make my Soldiers better in the Army but better in life and better as people. One thing that is left out of the equation when dealing with motivation is that different people are motivated by different things. The old Army would have us to believe that mass punishment, belittlement, and smoke sessions make better Soldiers. In 2013 this became considered hazing. Hazing is not an acceptable method of moti-vating Soldiers. What we have to do as leaders is take that next step and move past archaic stereotypical leadership techniques and lead by example.

Commander’s Corner

Detachment Sergeant’s Corner

MONTH OF MAY BY PFC Nalukwago

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Memorial day is around the corner. I know we are all

excited about the four day weekend but let us not forget

the importance of this day. This day was originally called

Declaration Day in remembrance of those that died while in

service. Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May

1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the

Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11,

and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were

placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at

Arlington National Cemetery. Today, people have forgotten the importance of Memorial Day.

To help re-educate and remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the

"National Moment of Remembrance" resolution was passed on Dec 2000 which asks that at 3

p.m. local time, for all Americans "To voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a

Moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment

of silence

Moina Michea wrote ,

“We cherish too, the Poppy red . That grows on fields where the valor is red. It

seems to signal to the skies, The blood of heroes never dies.”

The month of may has lots of things going on. However I would

like to point out the major events that we have. Mothers’ Day.

I would like to take the opportunity to say happy mother’s day

to all the mothers out there and a special shout out to our

military mothers. On the 11th of May, some of us got to spend

time with our mothers and some us did not. However, even a

call to say “I love you mum!” is always a good gesture to these

selfless women that we have in our lives.

“To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power.”

-- Maya Angelou

FAREWELL TO SGT KILLEN BY SPC Harris J

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SGT Jeffrey Killen’s farewell was a very heart breaking event for the

Bravo Detachment family. Sgt Killen has done tremendous work. He

contributed to this detachment in many different ways. He not only

showed expertise on the job, but in other areas which were not neces-

sarily finance specific. His knowledge and willingness to share his ex-

periences helped in the accomplishment of the mission at hand. I

would like to say that SGT Killen is an outstanding NCO and a great

squad leader. Bravo detachment will miss him but wishes him all the

best and success in his future endeavors.

SGT KILLEN giving us a speech

The Daily Beast Photos by PFC Nalukwago

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SPC Harris awarded. Our newly promoted SGT Z,

“do it for the Vine.”

Lunch time.

CPT Burgett and SGT Killen. Farewell dinner for SGT Killen.

SGT Willis feeling GQ.

CPT Burgett signing her life

away, again.

Token of appreciation.

SPC Gomez autograph.

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WLC SPC Harris and

SFC Brooks.

PT extraordinaire SPC Harris. Classroom session about

artillery school.

Get together farewell for SGT Killen. SFC Brooks takes the driver seat.

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SCHOOLS

HAZMAT 12 was a lengthy course but filled with an

immense amount of useful information that I will

need in the future. Upon arrival to Grafenwoehr,

SPC Attia and I’s lack of area knowledge kept us

from finding our final destination right away, but

eventually we were successful. At first, the class

had seemed like it was going to be extremely diffi-

cult to get through. Although the days were long

with non-stop hammering of information it was

much easier than expected, dispite SPC Attia ex-

pressing his thoughts of not having the ability to

think afterwards. The instructors were very experi-

enced with the information they were teaching and

kept the class on pace which made the class much

easier. Overall it was great training, a long trip to

and from, and a place with a great meal.

Drivers Training

By SPC Gomez

SPC Gomez, SPC Klokun and

PFC Nalukwago attended drivers training to receive their HMWWV drivers license. Training was provided by HHD 39th Trans on Kleber Kaserne.

Three of the five days the training was given inside the classroom. The final two days were hands on training where they were able to drive the HMMWV. Driving straight for-

ward, and around obstacles was easy enough. There was an added difficulty reversing

the LMTV around small orange cones, but with the small number of soldiers at this class it allowed a whole day of driving for the three and for much needed practice. All three

soldiers got a go on all paper tests and the driving lanes.

HAZ 12

BY PFC Carreon

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GERMAN ARTILLERY SCHOOL BY SPC Silantyev

SPC Gomez showing us how it’s

done.

As usual, Thursday is set aside for Prime Time Leaders Training

here at Bravo Detachment. Everyone seems to dread what’s

coming on this day of the week, but not on May 8th. We had

training that was both new and unusual. Soldiers from Bravo

detachment got the opportunity to visit the German Artilleri-

eschule in Idar-Oberstein. Our guide, LTC Himstedt, of the

German Army met us at the entrance of their German garrison.

The first portion was a presentation about the German Army

structure, particularly about artillery. After that we were invited

us to see an artillery simulator for the PzH 2000 Self-Propelled

Howitzer. We had the chance to get inside the simulator and see

how the whole

system works.

The instructors, 1SG Mueller and 1SG Luck told us

about the unique structure of German artillery sys-

tems, and how well they have performed during com-

bat.

The second portion of the visit was a tour of their Ar-

tillery Museum, which they refer to as a “Historical

Collection.” There, we could see the artillery systems

dating back nearly 700 years. We were introduced to

weapons and vehicles that were used during WWI and

WWII. This quick history lesson was very useful. We

also learned why there were so many horses used by the German Artillery during wartime. We saw

weapons systems that were used by the German Army in the past, but are now currently being used

by 3rd World Countries.

After the museum, our guide invited us to lunch at the Offi-

cer’s Mess. It was a great atmosphere, good food, and lots of

interesting conversations about the differences and similarities

of American and German military systems.

Finally, our last stop was a visit the beautiful city of Idar-

Oberstein. We went to see the Chapel in the Rock, which is

one of the most famous landmarks that this area is known for.

Overall the day was very successful, with lots of useful infor-

mation and lots of fun. I am definitely looking forward to these

kinds of activities more often.

WLC BY SPC Harris Briselda

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In preparation for Warrior Leader Course (WLC) , I attended Knights University and

took three APFT test before hand. I was excited and anxious to get WLC over with. At

first, I did not know what to expect from WLC. I knew there was going to be an APFT test

conducted but everything else that was left to my imagination. During the time there I

learned about leadership, training, and war fighting. All these three subjects were very

helpful in expanding my knowledge about the responsibilities of the Non-Commissioned

Officer. The days were long, but full of information each day. WLC was pretty much a re-

fresher on standards and regulations concerning Soldiers. My expectations of WLC were

met and so I am happy to be back and to be able to spread my knowledge to my subordi-

nates, peers, and seniors. I had fun and learned a lot while in this course and I know I

came back more knowledgeable and more prepared to lead.

Birthdays & Anniversaries

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EVENTS

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MAY

11 Mothers’ Day

17 Paris Express

17 Auto free bicycle Day

23-27 SPAIN WEEKEND

26 Memorial Day

JUNE

1 Tongeren Antiques Market

14th Venice Express

MAY

21ST PFC HILDA NALUKWAGO