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535th 11-12

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S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 0 4 t h Q u a r t e r N e w s l e t t e r

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Above: Soldiers from HHC verify their targets during the M16 qualification range.

Below: SSG Jamie Wilson op-

erates an M2 weapon system

during weapons training at

the Engagement Skills

Trainer.

54th Engineer Battalion54th Engineer Battalion54th Engineer Battalion

Greetings to all Wolfpack Family and Friends! It has been

a busy three months for the Wolfpack Soldiers. The quar-

ter kicked off with the completion of the testing of the

medic’s annual certification as well as a continuation of

training in Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) and

Soldier level tasks in the Low Density Training and Ser-

geant’s Time Training programs. In August, the company

conducted a Mission Readiness Exercise (MRE) at the

Hohenfels Training Area. After the MRE, the company

jumped right into Installation Staging Area (ISA) opera-

tions. Soldiers, NCOs and Officers spent long hours in in-

ventorying, cleaning and packing the property needed for

the upcoming deployment. During the last month of the

quarter, the focus was to continue to conduct training in

areas the company was deficient in during the MRE as well

as to continue to train in individual Soldier and MOS tasks.

I would personally like to thank all of the spouses and chil-

dren for allowing your significant other the time to com-

plete the training and tasks that are necessary to be con-

ducted prior to a major deployment.

The month of July focused on company level Sergeant’s Time Training and Low Density Training. During this month,

the Wolfpack Soldiers conducted training in significant administrative, communications, logistical and medical tasks

that were to be used during the upcoming MRE. In addition to their MOS tasks, the Soldiers spent the days outdoors

and conducted hands on realistic combat training that was planned, prepared and executed by the NCOs of the company

in the Sergeant’s Time Training program. The two major tasks included both dismounted and mounted patrol opera-

tions. This training allowed the NCOs to teach and evaluate their Soldiers on necessary skills for the upcoming deploy-

ment. Using the virtual convoy simulator, the NCOs were able to ensure their Soldiers received realistic and high

value training while they simulated a logistical patrol movement. This allowed the Soldiers to get a feel of what to ex-

pect during movements in a real convoy situation.

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CSM Charles Suber assumes responsibility of the 54th Engineer Battalion on 13 September 2010.

The month of August brought the company’s relocation to

Hohenfels Training Area for the MRE. During this exercise, the Sol-

diers, NCOs and Officers were evaluated on all the tasks that they had

been training during the previous quarters. The focus of this exercise

was on ensuring the company and battalion staff were certified and

ready to execute their combat mission within a deployed environment.

This exercise served to validate the company’s ability to deploy to a

theater of operations such as Afghanistan by exercising the staff on the

military decision making process (MDMP), staff operation and main-

taining equipment. Additionally, it tested and validated the staff’s abil-

ity to battle track and operate a Tactical Operation Center (TOC). Fi-

nally, it tested the company’s command post capabilities and ways they

reacted to certain situations they will likely encounter in a theater of

operations such as how to react to indirect fire, personnel accountability

and medical tracking and evacuation procedures.

During late August, right after the company returned from the

MRE, there were several days where the Wolfpack Soldiers con-

ducted recovery operations in conjunction with ISA operations.

This meant they had to quickly clean their equipment, conduct an

inventory and pack the equipment that would be needed during the

deployment. Soon, after ISA operations were complete, the next

major operation which occurred in September was the property

transfer to the Theater Logistics Support Center Europe team and

enrollment into the Left Behind Equipment (LBE) program. The

supply sergeant, company executive officer and property book

officer spent numerous hours splitting the property book and con-

ducting the joint inventories with the civilian LBE team.

During the rest of September, the company continued to conduct

MOS and Soldier level training focused on skills that were found

to be deficient during the MRE. These tasks included classes on

new systems such as Command Post of the Future (CPOF) classes,

Combined Information Data Network Exchange (CIDNE) and

many others. The company used the Sergeant’s Time Training

program to reinforce tasks such as escalation of force procedures,

weapons familiarization by using the Engagement Skill Trainer.

Additionally, this month was used to conduct weapons requalifica-

tion on the M16, M9, M249, and 50 Caliber weapon systems in

order to ensure the Soldier’s individual weapons were ready for

the deployment.

HHC Football HHC Football HHC Football

18 Oct. HHC Pre deployment Preparation 0900 to

1600 @ Preston Hall

9 Nov. Battalion Deployment Brief 1230 to 1800 @

Movie Theater

10 Nov. Auf Wiedersehen Dinner 1800 to 2300

FRG Calendar

Left: The HHC FRG Leader, Mi-chelle Roy, con-ducting an FRG bake sale in or-der to raise funds for the unit.

Right: SSG An-thony Bruner gives SPC Alan Turner a block of instruction on how to properly operate the 1523D radio sys-tem.

3 Wins and 2 Losses

Points Forward = 98 Points Against = 103

Hails

The company would like to recognize the arrival of three key personnel in the company that arrived this quarter.

First, we would like to welcome Command Sergeant Major Charles Suber who took responsibility as the Command

Sergeant Major of the 54th Engineer Battalion on 13 April 2010. CSM Suber comes to the Battalion after serving as

the Senior Enlisted Combat Engineer Observer Controller trainer at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center

Operation Group in Hohenfels, Germany. He brings a lot of experience with him; will be a valuable asset as he

oversees the training, and leads the Battalion into the upcoming deployment. We would also like to welcome the

company’s new First Sergeant, First Sergeant John Arellano. First Sergeant Arellano comes to the company from

Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri where he served as the Installation Equal Opportunity Advisor. He comes to the

company with a vast amount of experience in combat engineering as he has held positions ranging from team leader

to Police Mentor Team NCOIC. He took over of the company a few days before the company departed to the MRE,

this allowed him to be able to asses and observe the company’s strengths and weaknesses during the exercise. Last

but not least, we would also like to welcome 1LT John Ellerbe, the new company executive officer. 1LT Ellerbe

comes to us after being a sapper platoon leader in 541st Sapper Company where he deployed in support of Operation

Enduring Freedom. He brings a good amount of tactical experience with him.

The company is very excited to welcome Mrs. Michelle Roy, the new HHC Family Readiness Group (FRG) leader.

She has quickly adapted to the new position and took the opportunity to hold a bake sale fundraiser event for the

company in conjunction with LBE operations. We are very pleased to have her on the team and look forward to

working with her as she assists us in taking care of the families and loved ones during the upcoming deployment.

Michelle, we thank you in advance for your support and help with the FRG!

During this quarter, due to the summer month moves, the Wolfpack family has grown through the arrival of several

Soldiers, NCOs and Officers. The Wolfpack team welcomes MAJ Andrew Yoder and his wife Nikki and their

children Dalton and Logan, CPT Brandon Drobenak and his wife Valerie, CW2 Taurean Washington and his wife

Joangela, and his children Keyara and Cyren, SSG Christopher Barton, his wife Kellen and his three children Taylor,

Nicholas and Tyson, SSG Jamie Wilson and his wife Kozue and their children Eimaj and Jamari, SSG Angelita

Washington, SSG James Bradley, SSG Crispin Quintana, SGT Larisa Carter, SPC Rosalind Arroyo, SPC Ethan

Bradley , SPC Brandon Hagen, SPC Corey Hanson, his wife Lee and children Christian, Sydney and Mason, SPC

Scott Richardson and his wife Alicia and son James, SPC Nicole Skidmore, SPC Alan Turner, SPC William

Wheeler, SPC Marc Laroche, PFC Robert Lubonovich, PV2 Christopher McKoy, PV2 Jesse Braden, his wife Sarah

and daughter Isabella,. All of these Soldiers, NCOs and Officers are filling key positions within the company.

Farewells

The Wolfpack family wishes good luck and a farewell to the following Wolpack family members: CSM

Eric Omundson, his wife Michelle and their children. CSM Omundson has decided to retire after a successful career

in the military. The Dagger Battalion Soldiers, NCOs and Officers thank him and will miss him. The Rear

Detachment has officially stood up and is being led by a great command team. We would like to farewell CPT

Michael Frazier and his wife. CPT Frazier has assumed command of Golf Company. First Sergeant Shane Masters

and his family. First Sergeant Masters has assumed First Sergeant duties as the Golf Company First Sergeant. The

Golf company command team will stay in Bamberg to take care of the families while the Battalion is deployed. We

would also like to farewell some great officers who will truly be missed in the S3 section, CPT Robert Etheridge, his

wife Ria and their children, CPT Michael Trickey, CPT Christopher Raisl and his wife Melissa. All of these officers

have moved on to attend the Captain’s Career Course. We would also like to farewell the Golf Company Soldiers

and NCOs who will stay back to assist Golf Company with their daily activities. SGT Murray Milton, SPC John

Chan, his wife Marlyn and children Kayla and Kaelyn, SSG Derrick Taylor and his daughter Angel, and SPC

Lakesha Gilmore. Last but not least, there were a few moves of NCOs and Soldiers from the company to other

companies in the Battalion. These personnel consist of SSG Chad Fitzpatrick, his wife Christy and their children

Jacob, Jackson, Emma and Noah, SSG Darrel Hill and PFC James Cutler. These NCOs and Soldier have moved on

to fill key positions within the other companies.

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FSC Spartan ShoutFSC Spartan ShoutFSC Spartan Shout

Greetings to our Spartan family and friends.

During this quarter the Forward Support Company (FSC) deployed to Hohenfels in support of the

battalion’s Mission Readiness Exercise (MRE). The platoons and sections conducted outstanding

training for our upcoming deployment. The distribution platoon focused their training on Recovery

support, Convoy Logistics Patrols (CLPs) and Security Missions. Maintenance platoon’s focus

was certification on STAMIS equipment and maintenance support while headquarters platoon

trained on TOC operations. FSC also conducted split operations providing Class I, Class III and V

support to the battalion at Grafenwohr training area (GTA) and conducted weapons qualifications

on an array of weapon systems. After returning to Bamberg from the MRE, the Spartans immedi-

ately started packing up the company’s equipment for deployment. Each Soldier worked long

hours to ensure the equipment was cleaned, inventoried and placed in containers for shipment to

Afghanistan. After completion, FSC was tasked to conduct Railhead operations for over eighty

containers, trailers, and generators. All this was accomplished through extended work days and

would not have been possible if not for the unparalleled support of our spouses, children and loved

ones. Once again, they showed how important they are to the Spartan family, and in large to the

Dagger family, by standing side by side with their Soldiers and allowing them to do what was

asked of them in order to get the mission accomplished.

CPT Pokhai firing a 240B

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Maintenance Platoon

. The motor pool section completed

over 25 scheduled services and nu-

merous job orders. The recovery

section trained alongside distribu-

tion platoon during the MRE to pro-

vide recovery support during Com-

bat Logistic Patrol missions. Over

the course of the field exercise they

recovered various types of equip-

ment ranging from the Mine Resis-

tant Ambush Protected (MRAP)

vehicles to the M998.

FSC Football

The FSC football team, “The Hit Squad”, is enjoying a great season so far. Under the leadership of

1SG Bell (quarterback), the team is having an impressive run. They have an impressive defense

which is led by their sack master, SPC McMullen, “Slim Mac”. Their upcoming games are against

317th Maintenance Company and 535th Sapper Company.

The Hit Squad Standing

4 Wins & 2 losses

Points Forward = 120 Points Against = 104

FRG Calendar

19 Oct. Pre-deployment

preparation

23 Oct to 7 Nov. Block

Leave

9 Nov. Deployment Brief

(very important to attend)

10 Nov. Auf Wiedersehen

Dinner

12 Nov. Parent’s Night out

18 Nov. Parent’s Night out

SSG Dinuzzo & SPC Dean cooking during a field Exercise

Field Feeding Section

As usual, the field feeding section supported the entire battalion by providing outstanding meal support during the MRE. Their hard

work and dedication to supporting this battalion is unwavering. Now that we are preparing to deploy, this section is taking on another

challenge by augmenting the distribution platoon and headquarters platoon in support of their missions

Distribution Platoon

During the MRE, the distribution platoon conducted a variety of missions ranging for QRF (Quick Reaction Force) to recovery mis-

sions. The Soldiers of the distribution platoon simultaneously provided ammo and fuel support to the companies as they rotated

through gunnery at GTA. Between the two training areas, the platoon issued and turned in an incredible amount of ammo. The distribu-

tion platoon welcomes the field feeding section Soldiers as we prepare for deployment. With the new Soldiers, the distribution platoon

has the manpower and flexibility needed to accomplish its mission down range.

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SPC Lancaster cooking a steak dinner during a field exercise

Hails & Farewells

Headquarters Soldiers bid farewell to SSG Edwards, Operation’s NCOIC. We wish him the best as

he will be gainfully employed as an instructor at Fort Leonardwood. His leadership and dedication

will be greatly missed. SSG Edward’s replacement is SSG Carter; she comes to us from the 240 th

Quartermaster Company. HQ platoon also received SSG Horton and SSG Hurst, three competent

and very capable NCO’s. SSG Carter is the Platoon Sergeant, while SSG Hurst took over as the

training room NCOIC and SSG Hurton as the new PAC’s NCOIC. Maintenance Platoon this last

quarter has welcomed several new Soldiers, and one Chief Warrant Officer to the maintenance

platoon. We welcomed PV2 Williams a Track Vehicle Mechanic; PFC Willis a Track Vehicle

Mechanic; PFC Starks a Construction Equipment Repair specialist; SPC Dennis a Power Generation

Mechanic; SPC Manuel a Small Arms Repairman, and CW2 Mojica, a Construction Equipment

Technical Officer.

42nd Clearance Company42nd Clearance Company42nd Clearance Company

To start the quarter, The 42nd Clearance Company held its change of responsibility cere-

mony on 1 July 2010 to welcome 1SG Richard Hinkle and mark his leadership of the

company and its Soldiers. The ceremony was held at Summerall Field on Warner Bar-

racks in Bamberg Germany. The ceremony recognized the efforts of SFC Ruiz who was

the 1SG through the activation of the 42nd Clearance Company in February.

On 2 July 2010, the 42nd participated in the 54 Engineer Battalion Organization Day.

The day consisted of multiple sporting events to include basketball, flag football, volley-

ball, 5K Relay Race, and tug o’war. The past two years had been dominated by the 370th

Sapper Company, but the 42nd completed the day by winning the coveted Commander’s

Cup, placing first place out of six companies within the Battalion.

On 8 and 9 July 2010, the 42nd conducted a

company level range at Reese Range in Bam-

berg Germany. This training opportunity al-

lowed newer Soldiers to qualifyon their as-

signed weapons and veteran Rock Soldier to

hone their marksmanship skills. Specifically,

the members of the 42nd fired the M16 and

M249. The event ended in success with 40

additional Soldiers qualifying on their assigned

weapon system.

The month of August training was highlighted

by 96 Soldiers and leaders attending R2C2,

which is held at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

The two week long course is designed to teach

individuals and units how to operate route

clearance equipment, identify and dispose of

IED’s and UXO’s, and lead platoon size route

clearance missions. All 96 Soldiers graduated

the course and the 42nd was commended by the

R2C2 staff for their level of professionalism

and motivation during the course.

Although the quarter was packed with training

events, the 42nd FRG hosted a Company BBQ

that was held at Friendship Park on 20 August

2010. The BBQ was for the Soldier’s and fami-

lies of the 42nd. Flag football, soccer, and bas-

ketball were among the sports held for the Sol-

diers. While the children enjoyed a water bal-

loon toss, egg on a spoon race and a three

legged race. It was a time for great food and to

get to know the new families and Soldiers of

the 42nd Clearance Company.

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SGT Collier completes his 400 meter leg of the 3

-mile competition during the opening event at the

54th Engineer Battalion’s Organizational Day,

held on 01 July 2010 at Warner Barracks in

The 42nd Clearance Company takes on the 535th ESC at flag football during the Battalion’s Organizational Day.

On 6-8 September 2010, 1st Platoon held a company range in Grafenwoehr Germany. The focus of this range was qualify and familiarize

42nd Soldiers to the M2, or 50 cal. Weapon system. Although the weather conditions were not favorable, all primary gunners were able to

qualify on the .50cal machine gun.

In September, the 42nd was given an opportunity to support the 40th EN BN during their MRE (Mission Rehearsal Exercise) in October.

To prepare for this challenge, the 42nd planned a Team Leader Evaluation in late September and early October. This evaluation was part

physical and part tactical/technical in nature. The month of September was dedicated to platoons training at their level to prepare for this

competition. Nearly every week, Leaders and Soldier deployed out to the Local Training Area to conduct small unit tactical training.

Two 42nd Soldiers were given the opportunity to compete in the 18th Engineer BDE Warrior of the Year competition. PV2 Chris Bidwell

was the 42nd Soldier selected to compete against Soldiers across the Brigade in both physical challenges and tactical lanes that were two

test both physical limits and tactical aptitude of Soldiers. CPL Chase Haag was selected as the 42nd representative to compete against

other 18th EN BDE Leaders in the Warrior Leader of the Year competition. Both competed and performed well in the completion and

anxiously await the results as both are in the running to win their respective categories.

The Engineer Castle Ball was held on 24 September 2010 in Wurzburg, Germany. 42nd Clearance Company was well represented at the

Ball by selecting differing ranks of single and married Soldiers to attend the ball. The Ball guest speaker was General Ham, the com-

manding General of USAREUR.

Combat focused PT began in the month of September. Every Wednesday PT events were themed to prepare Soldiers for the rigors of

combat. While wearing an IBA, eye protection and gloves; Soldier’s participated in football, soccer, log carry, sand bag carry, distance

runs, load and fill a radio, and evacuate casualties. The Soldiers of the 42nd really enjoyed these challenging sessions and now look for-

ward to Wednesday PT.

Soldiers of the 42nd Clearance Company prepare for movement on a

Route Clearance mission during the Route Reconnaissance and Clear-

ance Course at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri on 12 August 2010.

Hails

42nd added the following leaders to their ranks: 2LT Ober, 2LT Chicorz, SFC Medina, SFC Johnson,

SFC Bowers, SSG Peters, SSG Kokes were all hailed as new members of the company. Also, 4th

quarter marked another quarter of growth to company in terms of Soldiers. The 42nd received

approximately 25 new Soldiers who will be joining 4th Platoon. The newest Soldiers are as follows:

SGT Williamson, PVT Alston, PVT Baker, PVT Barker, SPC Berg, SPC Briggs, SPC Bumpass,

SPC Burd, PFC Bush, PV2 Case, PVT Conley, SPC Diercouff, SGT Hansen, PV2 Kirchhoff, PV2

Manchester, PV2 Palmer, PVT Potts, PFC Short, PVT Struve, SGT Vargas, SSG Vazquezmarquez,

PV2 Wesley, PVT Whatley, PVT Wyatt, and PFC Zirkle.

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SGT Steeve Bruny instructs Soldiers on the Vehicle Mounted Mine Detector

(VMMD) during the 42nd Clearance Company’s Counter Improvised Explosive

Device (IED) Situational Training Exercise, held from 28 June – 01 July 2010.

Team leader evaluations began as September came to a close. These events consisted of an APFT, 12 mile-ruck march (35lb ruck) and

pull-up/dip challenge. All Soldiers within in 42nd completed the ruck-march within three hours, therefore adhering to the Sapper stan-

dard. As the physical completion came to close, some teams emerged as the leaders amongst their peers.

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From Left to Right:

SSG Michael Devlin, PV2 Drake Hoe, and PFC Jonathan

Sapp take time to relax from the Route Reconnaissance and

Clearance Course during a trip to the Six Flags St. Louis

theme park on 07 August 2010.

CPT Stalker and 1SG Hinkle (Batman and Robin) imme-

diately following a Command and Staff meeting.

SGT Jody Casey sporting his catch at a local pond at

Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in August 2010. Sol-

diers in the 42nd Clearance Company enjoyed Morale,

Welfare, and Recreation events, such as fishing and

amusement parks (Six Flags), during their two weeks at

the Route Reconnaissance and Clearance Course.

That’s a keeper!

370th Apocalypse Now370th Apocalypse Now370th Apocalypse Now

1SG Barker and I would like to welcome all of the new additions to the 370th Sapper family. The

past three months have seen an intense amount of work from training prior to the field, Mission Readiness

Exercise (MRE), Gunnery, and packing of our equipment to deploy. We appreciate the understandings of

all the family members during these chaotic days. You can see below that we have had a surge in person-

nel to the 370th family.

As you are all aware, the 54th

Engineer Battalion conducted its

Mission Readiness Exercise

from the 30th of July to the 21st

of August, 2010 in Grafenwoehr

and Hohenfels Germany. Dur-

ing this training event the 370th

was given a four day exercise to

stress our company in prepara-

tion for our upcoming deploy-

ment. We spent the first 2

weeks in Hohenfels and the last

week in Grafenwoehr. At

Hohenfels one week was spent

on specialty training on specific

pieces of Army equipment and

rules, techniques, and procedures

relevant to our mission in Af-

ghanistan. We learned how to

give a proper interview with the

media, the leadership learned

how to use interpreters in a

simulated Key Leader Engage-

ment with a local village elder or

Sheikh for a video on the train-

ing we went through), specialty

equipment we will use while

deployed including the RAVEN

(a remotely operated unmanned

aerial vehicle), the GIZMO mine

detector, the HIIDE biometric

data collecting device, and the

CREW (counter-radio electronic

warfare) system.

Sappers conducting vehicle

recovery on a HUSKY in

Hohenfels.

Check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxbdmQaY_7E for a

video on the training we went through

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hours of sleep each night. The conclusion of this exercise ensured that the 370th was fully prepared to deploy to Afghanistan.

Soldiers also maintained all of their personal gear as well as several M2 .50 caliber weapons, MK-19 grenade launchers, and

M240B crew serve weapons. Once this was complete, all 370th Sappers filled 16 containers for a total weight of 196,000 lbs

and filling 8048 cubic feet worth of open space. Upon completion of the MRE, the company moved to Grafenwoehr in order

to conduct qualification on assigned weapons systems and a convoy live-fire involving dismounted Sappers in support of con-

voys.

Soldiers also trained on how to

call for indirect fires (artillery),

how to exit an overturned vehi-

cle, how to find indicators of

IED’s, and how to call for close

air support. Once the specialty

training was finished we transi-

tioned in to a high intensity route

clearance mission for four days.

The two Sapper platoons spent

four days in “the box” while

headquarters was located in the

Company TOC in Hohenfels

providing command and control

for the Sapper platoon’s. The

box is the area in Hohenfels

where training is conducted. The

company was guided through

difficult and complex scenarios

involving: calling in actual

MEDEVAC helicopters, recover-

ing damaged vehicles, defeating

complex attacks, and handling

difficult local populations of

Afghans. Each platoon was even

assigned an interpreter in order

to facilitate interactions with the

local populace . Each platoon

was stressed to the fullest possi-

ble extent during these 4 days as

the pace of events and missions

was intense, and the Soldiers

only managed a few

Once gunnery was complete the company redeployed to Bamberg to work

long hours and prepare our equipment to deploy. The company had eleven

days to clean, inventory, and pack all items necessary to deploy to Afghani-

stan. This was no easy task to accomplish. During the process, over 15 vehi-

cles were vigorously cleaned, inventoried, and signed over to a Rear Detach-

ment representative. Soldiers also maintained all of their personal gear as

well as several M2 .50 caliber weapons, MK-19 grenade launchers, and

M240B crew serve weapons. All equipment was then braced with lumber to

comply with shipping standards and to keep the equipment from breaking

during movement. All 16 containers and equipment within those containers

will be shipped to Afghanistan. All of the Soldiers in 370th did an excellent

job, especially when you take into consideration that they were working dur-

ing the MRE for thirty days straight and then jumped into working late hours

to prepare the company’s equipment to deploy. The Company would like to

thank all families for their patience during this crucial time.

H A I L

Soldiers: SPC Gibran Becerraguerrero, PV2 Tyler Logan, SPC Ali

Baharanyi, PV2 Allen Santos, PV2 Timothy Bolton, PV2 Bradley

Thompson, PFC Steven Marshall, PV1 Jose Castillowarner, PV1

Timothy Hall, PV2 Andrew Jacobs, SSG John Lewis, PFC Michael

Mahr, PV2 Trevon Cheatham, PFC Jeffrey Bounmivlay, PV2

Richard Brown, PV2 David Mascho, PV2 Spencer Hier, PV2 Gabriel

Powell, PV2 Mikhial Wilson, PV2 Justin Huggins, PV2 Shane

Benham, PV2 Kirk Allen, PFC Alexandre Choiniere, PFC Daniel

Humbles, PV2 Derrick Clemons, PV2 Tamarcus Miller, SFC Scott

Smith, PFC Blas Garcia, SGT Jason Newman, PFC Aaron Eldridge,

PV2 Lee Turner, PV2 Tyler Turner, PV2 Gerardo Montes, PV2

Raymond Ironcloud, PFC Michael Healey, PFC Robert Krogmeier,

SFC Randall Scott, PV2 Alex Whims, PV2 Brandon Walczyk, PFC

Justin Kennedy.

Family Members:Savanna Allen, Mary Lewis, Melissa Hill, Sannaa

Johnson, Celeste Kohn, Samantha Huggins, Rhonda Davis, Danielle

Singelton, Tanya Clemons, and Temarra Newman.

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Route Clearance mission in Hohenfels (mounted and dis-

mounted)

Left: Hands-on night time first aid training

Below: Vehicle roll over training

From CPT Durbin:

As usual, the Road Warriors have been extremely busy and productive. The Soldiers

of this company continue to impress me with their ability to accomplish a myriad of

tasks efficiently and to an extremely high standard. We have achieved a great deal

these last few months such as a FOB Construction Mission in Hohenfels, Route Re-

connaissance/Clearance Operations Course (R2C2), the Mission Readiness Exercise

and Weapons Ranges in Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels, Equipment Turn In, Equipment

Pack Out, Warrior of the Year Competition, Combat Lifesaver Training, and Driver’s

Training. Be proud of your Soldier!

There will be a new logo for the company out soon! Special thanks to SPC Wood and

PFC Caldwell for all their hard work. Once we finalize the logo, we will be working

on designing T-shirts.

We’re on Facebook now! Please join our group so you can stay involved in the Com-

pany and keep informed. Just search for the 535th ESC. Please remember Operational

Security so we can keep our Soldiers safe.

535th The Road Warriors535th The Road Warriors535th The Road Warriors

Members of 1st platoon & maintenance work on replacing the red pack on the Husky in

record time.

Congratulations to our Flag Football

Team! They have done an excellent

job of representing the Company.

Current standings:

6 Wins & 1 Loss

Points Forward = 120

Points Against = 104

Playoffs begin 11 October. Come out

and support!

Congratulations to the following Sol-

diers for their Promotions: SPC Bous-

field, SPC Gerbe, SPC Hogan, SPC

Kroner, SPC Roberts, SPC Sanders,

SPC Taylor, SPC Weaver, SPC Wil-

liamson, PFC Fitzgerald, PFC Moran-

Baasch, PFC Raymond

Congratulations

Hails and Farewells

Farewell to SSG Quintana, SGT Asahan, SGT Bostic,

SGT Hornsby, SGT Johnson, SGT Martin, SGT Maynard,

SPC Larocque, SPC Redmond, and PFC Fitzgerald. You

will all be greatly missed!

Welcome to 2LT Harkess, SGT Berry, SGT Montanez,

SPC Fultz, SPC Pessall, SPC Reiter, SPC Toston, PFC

Karlberg, PFC Lusk, PFC Wessellhoff, SPC Wood, PV2

Smiley, and PV2 Rosebrook

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From 1SG Moore:

Thank you to all, for the support and assistance you have given to the

Solders of 535th ESC, as we prepare for the next big move. The Road

Warriors have been very busy for the last three months and I’m very

proud of all the things they have accomplished. Looking back at all

that they have done starting with the training for the MRX at the

squad level, working on individual tasks to improve the overall

strength of the team and building a stronger team. Moving right into,

getting all their Rapid Fielding Initiative (RFI) gear and at the same

time packing up to go not to one training area, but two as well as

working on taking care of what needs to be done back at Bamberg.

Next was HTA, we got right to work getting sent to all parts of the

training area to take classes on things that will help better prepare us

for our own mission from the Commander to the newest member of

our team. Completing our classroom training there, we moved to GTA

to sharpen our battle drills and weapon handing skills. Completing the

ranges there, we packed up quickly at night again and moved back to

HTA where we were tested in the box against some very difficult and

demanding situations. I would like to say thanks to the other compa-

nies of the Battalion for sharing some of the things they learned, but I

must admit the Road Warriors did an outstanding job doing something

the other companies did not get a chance to do, like stay on the road

for four straight days, living in their trucks and working with the

Georgian Army. We learned the Warriors of 535 knew more than

some people thought as we went though the MRX. The OC com-

mented on how well our Soldiers were at a job they did not know

much about just six months earlier. Their stamina, perseverance, and

motivation were inspiring to see despite the long and trying exercise.

The Solders of 535 demonstrated that they have what it takes to do

this job and can do it well with good planning, motivation, and leader-

ship. This has really been a challenging and rewarding time for the

Soldiers and families of the Rolling Hell Company.

CPL Price directs traffic during ISA.

Inventories!

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FRG Calendar

Halloween Party 20 October

Pre deployment Brief 9 Nov. 1230 in

Movie Theater

Auf Wiedersehen Dinner 10 Nov. 1800

535th Dinner Date (more info to follow)

Parent’s night out 12 Nov. 1800-2300

Parent’s night out 18 Nov.

2nd Platoon staying motivated in the motor pool.

541st Outlaw Round up541st Outlaw Round up541st Outlaw Round up

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1st Platoon, 541st Sapper Company, has been busy this past quarter getting ready for its upcom-

ing deployment. In June and July many of our Soldiers attended the various R2C2 courses in Ft.

Leonard Wood, MO, to include Sapper, Operator and Leaders courses. Sergeant Gire, Sergeant

Wilson, and Specialist Marsden attended EOCA (Explosive Ordnance Clearance Agent) School,

also at Ft. Leonard Wood.

FRG Meeting 21 October

1800 @ YRR

Pre deployment prepara-

tion 21 October @ Pre-

ston Hall

Halloween Party 30 Octo-

ber 1800 @ YRR

Pre deployment brief 9

November 1230 @ movie

theater

Auf Wiedersehen Dinner

10 November 1800

Hails and Farewells

541st Sapper Company have made many changes within our organization, starting with the

Change of Responsibility ceremony on 30 August 2010 between 1SG Armando Cadena

(outgoing) and 1SG Earl Worstell (incoming). 1LT John Ellerbe who served as 2nd Platoon

Leader move to HHC/54th to become the new Executive Officer. We are welcoming a new

spouse to our formation, with CPT Brett Fuller (Executive Officer) marrying the former Ms.

Michelle Blair. We also are welcoming 26 new Soldiers to our formation which include 2LT Idris

Oladeinde who will take over 2nd Platoon. In addition to the new Soldiers, we added two new

outlaws, PFC Shaughnessy, wife gave birth to twin girls Isabelle and Rebecca Shaughnessy.

New 541st mechanics, SGT Ehrichs and CPL Mason, fix the Buffalo arm during a MRX mis-

sion while another Outlaw Sapper pulls security.

FRG CalendarFRG CalendarFRG Calendar

The platoon’s main focus for the 4th quarter was the Battalion’s Mission Readiness Exercise (MRE), held in the Hohenfels Training

Area (HTA) from 31 July to 21 August 2010. The MRE offered classes covering many areas to include: call for fire, key leader engage-

ments, media interaction, and several others. This was followed by a week in Grafenwoehr Training Area to work on the platoon’s

marksmanship on the M16/M4 range, M2/M240B/M249 range and the Mk 19 range. All Soldiers qualified on their primary weapons;

many qualified expert. The week ended with the convoy live fire exercise in which Soldiers honed their skills before heading back to

HTA to start our rotation there. Once back to Hohenfels, the platoon started its time going through the “box”. 1st Platoon pushed through

four days of intense training, performing commendably throughout all the missions. In the end, 1st Platoon finished as one of the top

platoons in the battalion.

1st Platoon would also like to welcome all its new Soldiers, to include 2LT Kalpokas’ new baby boy, Koen, that have joined the Outlaw

family in the past few months. The platoon went from less than 15 Soldiers, to over 30. These Soldiers are all eager to work with the

“Breach Hell” platoon and show the drive and initiative needed to excel as Combat Engineers.

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2nd Platoon, 541st Sapper Company (formerly 3rd

Platoon) has been using the last several months to

finalize preparations for the upcoming deployment

to Afghanistan. 541st welcomes its new Soldiers

from Fort Leonard Wood who will help make the

company successful. The platoon, which now

calls itself the Black Sheep, also gained a new

Platoon Leader, 2LT Idris Oladeinde. 1LT Ellerbe

now calls Headquarters and Headquarters Com-

pany his new home, where he will function as the

Executive Officer. The Black Sheep have appreci-

ated his time as Platoon Leader and hope he is a

success in his new job as he was in 541st. The

main effort this quarter was conducting the Battal-

ion’s Mission Readiness Exercise in Hohenfels

Training Area. The purpose of the rotation was to

simulate as close as possible a deployed environ-

ment. Soldiers had to endure more than twenty

days of training, including convoy live fire, a mul-

titude of weapons ranges, and getting used to the

somewhat dull life on a Forward Operating Base

(FOB).

The exercise culminated in a 4-day set of

route clearance missions where the Platoon

achieved perhaps the greatest success

among the entire Battalion. The missions

were a superb way for the newly-arrived

Soldiers to learn the intricacies of route

clearance tactics, techniques, and proce-

dures from the veterans of Operation En-

during Freedom 08-09. The Platoon quali-

fied to deploy with no issues and feels ex-

tremely confident heading into the upcom-

ing deployment. The Platoon’s Soldiers

also faced a number of challenging Army

schooling opportunities. Soldiers attended

R2C2 Sapper, R2C2 Leader, and Explosive

Ordinance Clearance Agent courses. They

excelled at any challenges they faced and

achieved a 100% “GO” on all assignments.

Their success will be a significant boost to

the Outlaw’s mission in Afghanistan.

Above: An 541st Route Clearance Patrol (RCP) communicates with an attack helicop-

ter to eliminate an enemy threat. Below: SGT Oler gives commands to his Soldiers

from the track commander hatch in his Armored Personnel Carrier. The platoons first

rehearsed their battle drills in their tracks at Grafenwohr before they were evaluated

at Hohenfels with actual Route Clearance vehicles.

Commander’s Corner

The month of September has been extremely active with the unit preparing for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. 1LT Daniel Harder has

done a fantastic job preparing the unit with packing up our containers during ISA operation (intermediate staging area) and coordinating with 240th

Sustainment Company to ensure all of our equipment was in tolerance. Also we were fortunate to send five motivated Soldiers to EOCA

(Explosive Ordnance Clearance Agent). 54th Engineer Battalion continues to utilize combat experience that 541st has by having us train HHC and

FSC on Convoy Live Fire in preparation for deployment to Afghanistan. I would like to thank all of the Soldiers and their spouses for their dedica-

tion and hard work.

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54th En Bn UMT

CH Robinson

PFC Vines

469-8467

469-7053

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.

Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27 — New Inter-

national Version)

One of the things we could use more of is real serenity. We need to be at peace - with our

neighbors, our planet, our family and ourselves. But we have trouble finding it. We may

find ourselves restless, irritable and discontent with the upcoming deployment. God does

not want us to be afraid or worried. He wants us to have serenity. This is a real and last-

ing peace that surpasses what we humans think of as peace. Peace is not the absence of

strife but knowing that we are right with God. There is a phrase that I find both profound

and comforting: "No God, no peace. Know God, know peace.“

As we prepare for deployment make sure your loved ones are connected to our communi-

ties of faith in Bamberg. Our Rear Detachment Chaplain is Terri King who is located in

the post chapel 469-8140.

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday

Catholic Mass 0900 [Chapel] Lutheran 0900 [Family Life Center]

Protestant 1100 [Chapel] Gospel 1500 [Chapel]

Tuesday

Catholic Mass 1130 [Chapel] Catholic Congregation Night 1800

[Chapel]

Friday

Catholic Mass 1200 [Chapel]

Chaplain's CornerChaplain's CornerChaplain's Corner

Religious Education Sunday

0800 Catholic [High School]

1330 Gospel [Chapel] 1630 Protestant (AWANA) [Chapel and HS] Tuesday 0930 Catholic Women of the [Chapel] Wednesday

0700 High School Bible Study (Breakfast Included) [Family Life Classroom] 0900 PWOC Protestant Women of the Chapel [Chapel] 0900 Spanish PWOC “The Power of a Positive Spouse” [Chapel Activity RM] 1500 Middle School Bible Study [Family Life Classroom] 1900 Protestant Bible Study [Chapel] Thursday

1130 Protestant Men of the Chapel (Free Lunch Provided) [Chapel] 1500 Middle School Club Beyond [JFK Gym] 1730 High School Club Beyond [JFK Gym] 1800 Protestant Men’s Bible Study [Chapel] 1900 Gospel Bible Study Friday

(1830 Dinner) 1945 Christian Bible Study [Bamberg Hospitality House]