A Family tradition...Clifford Burdine enlisted in the Army in 1969 as a private. He climbed the ranks to master sergeant before deciding to become a warrant officer and is happy with

By SGT. BELYNDA FAULKNER177th Armored Brigade Public Affairs

From his first hunting trip to hisfirst football game, Sgt. DarrenBurdine’s father has always beenthere to support him. As he preparesfor his first deployment, there is noexception. Darren and his fatherChief Warrant Officer CliffordBurdine will deploy together withthe 116th Cavalry Brigade CombatTeam, Idaho National Guard, to Iraqin support of Operation New Dawn.

Darren and his older brotherMichael grew up in Caldwell, asmall town in western Idaho. To theBurdine’s, Family is everything, andCandie, their mother, is the glue thatkeeps them all together.

“I love my mom; she is every-thing,” Darren said. “My brother and

I were there when dad deployed lasttime, we kept her busy. Now I worryabout her; we have Family backhome to look after her, but I am amomma’s boy.”

Clifford and his wife Candie havedifferent views on parenting.

“Our boys raised us, well, we havelearned so much from them,”Clifford said. “We couldn’t haveasked for better.”

Clifford said the boys were taughtat an early age when they do some-thing, they need to give it all theyhave and never quit.

“I remember once I wanted to quitmy basketball team,” Darren said.“My mom said no. She said ‘youmade a commitment to your teamand they depend on you.’ It turnedout to be a pretty good season.”

Darren said that during his junioryear of high school he told his par-ents that he wanted to join the mili-tary, but they told him they wantedhim to think about it for a year

before they would sign the enlist-ment papers for him.

“One year almost to the day. It wasDec. 16 of my senior year. I wentback and told them that I still want-ed to join,” Darren explained. “I hadresearched a lot of military jobs; Iwanted to be a scout.”

Darren’s mom and dad went to therecruiter and signed the enlistmentpapers for him.

Strong traditionClifford Burdine enlisted in the

Army in 1969 as a private. Heclimbed the ranks to master sergeantbefore deciding to become a warrantofficer and is happy with the deci-sion he made to cross over to war-rant.

“I love being a warrant,” saidClifford. “I offer guidance to offi-cers, but I still get to assist theSoldiers; it’s the best of both

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North Gate closurePlease note, the North Gate

will be closed Dec. 25 and 26.

Bus transportationHub City Transit buses run

from 6 am until 6:30pmMonday through Friday,except on the following holi-days: New Year’s Day, Fourthof July, Labor Day,Thanksgiving, and Christmas,and HCT will give advancenotice of the days the systemwill be shut down. For moreinformation call – 601-545-6326.

A Family tradition

Sgt. Belynda Faulkner/177th Public AffairsSERVING TOGETHER... Sgt. Darren Burdine and his father CW4 Clifford Burdine will deploy together with the 116th CavalryBrigade Combat Team, Idaho National Guard, to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn. The 116th has been training at CampShelby, since late July and will deploy about mid November.

By SGT. KENNETH HATTENJoint Sustainment

Command Public Affairs

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -Soldiers of JointSustainment Command inAfghanistan received carepackages from a variety ofcivic, charitable and churchorganizations, just in timefor the holidays.

“There is a lot of supportfor the troops out there,”said Capt. Gary Crist,Headquarters andHeadquarters Companycommander, “whether theindividual Soldier is signingup on his/her own with sup-port websites and the like,or if it’s a church group orother organization reachingout to the Soldiers.”

There are a number ofwebsites that send carepackages to troops overseas,as well as church groupsand civic organizations thatconduct care packagedrives, and they are espe-cially active during the holi-day season.

“We have a very diverseunit that has a lot of connec-tions throughout the state ofMississippi and the rest ofthe country,” said Crist,“and they have been in con-tact with the local Veteransof Foreign Wars, churches,school districts and evensome individual schoolclasses to coordinate carepackage drives for theSoldiers over here.”

Many members of theunit are also members of thegroups that are supporting

Soldiersreceivepackagesfrom home

See SOLDIERS, Page 3See FAMILY, Page 3

By SGT. BELYNDA FAULKNER177th Armored Brigade Public Affairs

The 177th Armored Brigade, the Camp ShelbyMedical Task Force and Camp Shelby Joint ForcesTraining Center installation, are conducting demobi-lization operations for the returning 256th InfantryBrigade Combat Team, Louisiana National Guard,beginning Dec. 1.

This joint effort, directed by First Army DivisionEast, will ensure every Soldier returning home is givenindividual care during the demobilization process. Thisprocess provides information on veteran affairs bene-fits, legal assistance and TRICARE allowances withspecial emphasis placed on any medical and or behav-ioral health issues that the Soldiers may face.

Every demobilization process is tailored to meet theunit’s specific requirements and gives special consider-ation to the unit’s overseas mission. The purpose hereis not just to manage the numbers of Soldiers that willbe going through the demobilization process, but to

Demobilization effortsfocus on Soldier care

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Sgt. Belynda Faulkner/177th Public AffairsCHRISTMAS MOVIES.. Soldiers from the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Louisiana NationalGuard watch Christmas movies as they wait to be seen by a dental provider. The 177th Armored Brigadealong with support from the Medical Task Force and Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center is con-ducting demobilization operations for the returning 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, LouisianaNational Guard, beginning Dec. 1. The 177th is dedicated to ensuring that each individual Soldier return-ing is receiving the care they are entitled to.

Father and son set todeploy with the 166th

Another closureThe Educational Office will

be closed Dec. 20-24.

Religious servicesReligious services will be

the same for the holiday seasonwith the exception of CatholicMass on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, itwill be cancelled but will reas-sume Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.

Zumba resumesZumba will be returning to

the Camp Shelby FitnessCenter on Jan. 6. The schedulewill change drastically-- theclasses will be available onMondays and Thursdays from4:30-5:15. Zumba is a free fit-ness option available to I.D.card holders and is not spon-sored or endorsed by CSJFTC

New exhibitsThe Mississippi Armed

Forces Museum is constantlyupdating their artifacts andexhibits.

Admission to the museum isalways FREE. Museum hoursof operation are Tuesday –Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.For more information call(601) 558-2757 or visitwww.armedforcesmuseum.us

Casualty AssistanceCasualty Assistance Training

19-20 January 2011 @ 0800-1600 both days at CampShelby, Bld. 1001 Lee Ave.,Room 226-227. Mandatory forall Mississippi National GuardE-7's and above if you have nottaken the initial classroomtraining. All attached soldiersand units are welcome toattend.

Happy holidaysOn behalf of the staff of

Reveille and the Camp ShelbyPublic Affairs office, we’d liketo wish you and your Families,a very Merry Christmas and aHappy New Year.

Here’s to a tremendous 2011for all.

ensure that each Soldier’sneeds are met.

According to the Army’sHealth Promotion, RiskReduction, SuicidePrevention report in 2010the number of suicides andattempted suicides were at arecord high during fiscalyear 2009. In the reportGeneral Peter W. Chiarelli,vice chief of staff of the U.S.Army, called the numbers ofsuicides tragic.

“These are not just statis-tics; they are our Soldiers.They are Soldiers who maybe stressed, feel isolated,become dependent on drugsor just need more time torecover.”

Chiarelli added that themilitary is seeing anincrease in the numbers ofSoldiers seeking behavioralhealth care, which is a clearindication that the effort toemphasize behavioral healthis working.

“They are workingbecause Soldiers recognizethe importance of individualhelp-seeking behavior andcommanders realize theimportance of intervention,”he said.

With this in mind the177th is ensuring that eachreturning individual Soldieris receiving the care they areentitled to.

“We recognize and appre-ciate the sacrifice’s theseSoldiers have made,” saidSgt. 1st Class Scott Gunther,non commissioned officer incharge of patient services,Medical Task Force CampShelby Miss. “We follow upon every Soldier, we stay intouch with their command toensure that any issues theyhave are being addressedand they receive the carethey need. We don’t justcheck the block.”

Amanda Vibelius hasbeen a civilian member ofthe medical task force atCamp Shelby for almost sixyears.

“I love working here; I amhonored to be working withsuch great men andwomen,” said Vibelius.

“These Soldiers go overseasand they deal with so much.When they come back theyremember me, and they tellme they appreciate what Ido…it’s just humbling.”

The Medical Task Forceat Camp Shelby is able toassist 350 to 400 Soldiersper day. This tremendouseffort by the Soldiers andcivilians is impressive byany standard, and appreciat-ed by returning Soldiers.

“I appreciate how hardthey work,” said Spc.Christopher Pinder, lightwheel vehicle mechanic,256th IBCT, from WestMonroe, La. “It takespatience because demobi-lization is a slow process. Ireally feel that the medicalcare providers are payingattention to everyone.”

Pinder went on to say thatit is important to be honestwith the providers for thesystem to work the rightway.

“I mean I just got backand I am going to be homewith my Family in time forChristmas,” Pinder saidwhile smiling.

Col. William Prior,Commander 177th ArmoredBrigade has taken the returnand the demobilization ofthe 256th IBCT so close tothe holidays into considera-tion.

“The 177th ArmoredBrigade and Camp Shelbywill assist them in complet-

ing their mobilization byconducting demobilizationoperations to standard whileensuring that Soldiers canenjoy the Christmas holi-day,” said Prior. “We will dothat by granting a four daypass to those individualswho are not complete withdemobilization by Dec. 23.”

Prior added that ifSoldiers choose not to gohome during that time thedining facility will be serve-ing a traditional Christmasmeal.

He also encouraged themto take part in holiday activ-ities in the Hattiesburg area.

“In the end we will takecare of these Soldiers byconducting quality demobi-lization activities that arefocused on individualSoldier care and simultane-ously allowing them to havea memorable Christmas.”

The 177th ArmoredBrigade trains, coaches andmentors Soldiers, Airmenand Sailors in support of ournation’s Overseas Contin-gency Operations.

The majority of the workat the 177th is with mobi-lized Army reserve compo-nent forces, although theyalso train active forces.

The brigade is stationed atCamp Shelby Joint ForcesTraining Center at CampShelby, which is the largestand most active mobiliza-tion training center in theU.S. Army.

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Col. Steve Parham

Christmas is one of myfavorite times of the year. Ienjoy the Christmas lights

on every corner, Holiday movieson every channel, the hustle andbustle, Christmas carols on theradio for the drive to work, butmost of all I enjoy the time spentwith Family and friends.

But let’s not forget the truemeaning of Christmas and that isthe birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Cherish the ones you love and

the valuable friendships you havemade in your community and atCamp Shelby Joint Forces TrainingCenter.

Take this time to say ‘ThankYou’ to the ones you love andremember our comrades in uniformwho are spending this Christmasfighting in support of OverseasContingency Operations.

Their sacrifices ensure our free-dom for tomorrow.

The pace at CSJFTC has relaxed

for just a moment, so take this timeto recharge your batteries and beprepared to welcome the incomingunits that will be mobilizing duringthe spring months.

It is always time to talk aboutsafety.

Ensure that your team is com-pleting their vehicle inspectionsprior to the holiday weekend andmake sure that you as leaders givea safety briefing to all of your per-sonnel.

The roads are dangerous duringthe holiday season. Take extra pre-cautions on the road by wearingyour seatbelt, staying off of the cellphone and allowing yourself plenty

of time to make it to your destina-tions without speeding.

Make sure you unplug yourChristmas lights at night and neverleave a candle burning in a roomalone.

Christmas time is a joyous timeof the year and we must ensure thateach member of this team stayssafe and alert during the holidayfestivities. Accidents can be pre-vented.

Thank you, team for your hardwork and dedication to theCSJFTC mission. God bless you,your Families and the UnitedStates of America. Have a veryMerry Christmas.

Merry Christmas!

177THContinued from Page 1

Sgt. Belynda Faulkner/177th Public AffairsDEMOBILIZING... Soldiers from the 256th Infantry Brigade CombatTeam, Louisiana National Guard finish their demobilization paper-work at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center.

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worlds.”Darren has been asked several

times if he intends to follow in hisfather’s footsteps and become awarrant officer.

“I get that question a lot,”Darren said. “You know I justhaven’t made up my mind yet. Ilove being a scout, and being outthere with my team. Right now Ijust don’t want to change that.”

Darren explained that goinginto a unit where your dad has agreat reputation doesn’t mean youget to be a slacker.

“My dad told me that he put ourname in the unit, but I still had toearn everything, nothing would behanded to me. He has earnedrespect, I would have to also.”

Clifford expressed how proudof his son, he and his wife Candieare.

“I call my wife sometimes justto tell her I was watching our sontoday being a Soldier, she is so

proud,” said Clifford. “I havewatched him grow up and becomea man, a Soldier and now a non-commissioned officer; and aleader. At the age of 22, my son isabout to be a combat veteran,that’s just amazing to me.”

LeadershipDarren believes that playing

sports and being the captain of histeam has helped him to be a betternoncommissioned officer.

“Being a team captain blends inwith being an NCO; its being a

leader. There is a lot more ridingon the decisions you make, so youlearn different tactics but it’s stillabout leadership skills.”

Darren said that it was on thecounter improvised explosivedevice lane at Camp Shelbywhere he saw all of the trainingand hard work pay off for histeam.

“Everyone always says to trainlike you fight, I know we havetrained hard, but on the C-IEDlane, my team reacted. They did-n’t question what they should do

they just did it. It was great to seeall of the hard work pay off.”

The 116th has been training forthe fight at Camp Shelby, sincelate July.

Clifford understands better thanmost what it means to deploy, andbelieves that his son Darren andthe 116th are prepared to go intoharm’s way.

“We have trained so hard, nowwe get to use what we havelearned. Get a chance to serveyour country, to be a Soldier,”said Darren.

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the troops, said Crist.“Temple Baptist Church in

Hattiesburg has its MilitaryMinistry Team that startedyear-round operations aboutthree years ago in support ofmilitary Family members anddeployed Soldiers,” said Crist,“and we have three churchmembers in JSC-A who sawthe deployment as a little extraincentive to make sure thateveryone in the unit was ableto get care packages and sup-port from back home.”

Other groups from Miss.that have contributed to JSC-Ainclude: Jones CountyCattlemen’s Association,Gilbert’s Home Health andHospice (Flowood), FirstChurch of God (Laurel) HindsCounty Beef Association,Laurel Gymnastics and Cheer,Petal-Harvey Baptist Church,Jones County Schools, JonesCounty EconomicDevelopment Authority, PetalPrimary School, Oak ParkElementary School (Laurel),Wayne County Schools, ParkPlace Christian Academy(Brandon), RosedaleMissionary Baptist Church,Benton Academy, AmericanRed Cross Youth (Laurel),Byram Middle School, BaySprings Community CenterMissionary Baptist Church,Cub Scout Pack 329(Brandon), Co-Lin CommunityCollege Nursing Students,VFW Post 3036 (Hattiesburg),Methodist Rehab (Jackson).

Outside of the state of Miss.JSC-A soldiers received sup-port from Jefferson StateCommunity College(Birmingham, Ala.), Frito Lay(Sterling Heights, Mich.), Cityof Council Bluffs, Iowa,Fellowship Square (Mesa,Ariz.), Bartlett Woods Churchof Christ (Arlington, Tenn.),4H Club Just Horsing Around(Earlton, N.Y.), CairoChamber of Commerce (Cairo,N.Y.), American Legion #983(South Cairo, N.Y.), EastValley Military Support Group(Chandler, Ariz.), Royal OakFarm (Harvard, Ill.),Herobox.org, AnySoldier.com,OpGratitude. com,BooksForSoldiers.com,AdoptausSoldier.org, andmany other organizations.

“The level of support ishighly visible when you lookat our postal operations,” saidCrist. “There is no other uniton Kandahar Air Field thatgets more mail than JSC-A,and it’s really nice to knowthat there are so many folksback home supporting what wedo.”

Joint SustainmentCommand- Afghanistan iscomprised of Soldiers from the184th ExpeditionarySustainment Command, aMississippi Army NationalGuard unit that deployed toAfghanistan in early October.

SOLDIERSContinued from Page 1

By STAFF SGT.JACKQULINE MOORE

Camp Shelby Public Affairs

The Mississippi Armed ForcesMuseum is known for its out-standing military history anddisplays, but not only does themuseum have displays to informand teach the community aboutmilitary history, they also have

semi-annual war gameevents.

The museum puts on thisevent to educate young leadersof the community on the majorwars fought in this country andthe outcome of each one.

On Dec. 6, the museum had areenactment of the Battle atWake Island. They had eight ofthe Mississippi Youth ChallengeCadets to participate in theevent.

“The main purpose of the wargames are to expose students tohistory of what happened duringthose wars and to see if they

can come up with a betterstrategy,” said Glen

Husted, The Excecutive Arm’sConservator.

Dec 6 was the 69th anniver-sary of the Wake Island Battle.

The museum tries to schedulethe games around the time thatthe wars actually took place.

Husted said this was the firsttime that they had done aMarine reenactment becausethey normally do an Army reen-actment.

“We do these war games tohonor the people who wereactually there,” he explained.

In the past, students from OakGrove, as well as people from

the Hattiesburg community,have participated in the

event. After the cadets

completed their battle here atCamp Shelby, they went on tocompete at the National WorldWar II Museum in New Orleans.

After the cadets completedboth battles, the outcome of thebattle here at Camp Shelby wasdifferent from the outcome ofthe war games event in NewOrleans. The Marines won thebattle at Camp Shelby but theJapanese won the battle in NewOrleans.

The four Cadets that partici-pated in the war game event inNew Orleans were chosen byessays they wrote on the Battleat Wake Island.

The museum is scheduled tohave another war game event inMay or June 2011.

War

gam

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Marines ‘win’ in semi annual event hosted by Armed Forces Museum

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By SGT. MICHAEL WILLIAMSCamp Shelby Public Affairs

That old saying, ‘Whatyou start, you must finish’.Chief Warrant Officer 4Vaughn Martin is living up tothat saying.

After serving over 43years of dedicated service,Martin is exchanging hisfatigues for civilian clothes.

A retirement ceremonywas held for Martin Dec. 17at Camp Shelby’s headquar-ters with a crowd of fellowSoldiers and Family.

“I kind of wondered if Iwas in the right room and ifyou all were talking aboutthe right person,” jokinglysaid Martin.

On Oct. 22, 1966, Martinjoined the MississippiNational Guard where heserved as an enlisted Soldierfor a period of 26 dedicatedyears. Over the long haul, heperformed many differentresponsibilities to includethose of a general mechanicto that of a maintenancesupervisor.

In August 1992, he wascommissioned into the ord-nance field following gradu-ation from Warrant OfficerEntrance Course at Fort

McCoy, Wis. Upon receivinghis commission, Martin rap-idly excelled in achievingpromotion standards andmoved forward to acceptmore responsibility to aid inmission accomplishment forthe United States Army.

“I appreciate everyonehere that came out for myretirement and everyone inthe Mississippi NationalGuard,” said Martin.

Martin worked with CampShelby’s Directorate ofLogistic where he led as anammunition technician andammunition supply sectionsupervisor with CampShelby’s Range Control.During his tenure, Martinproved instrumental in thedaily duties of ammunitionsupply and quality assuranceprocedures with invaluableexpertise.

Martin was awarded theMississippi Magnolia Crossand the MississippiLongevity Medal during theretirement along with otherpersonal gifts presented bySoldiers in the RangeControl section.

Martin and his wife, CindyKing, currently reside inPetal and they have five chil-dren and eight grandchildren.

Sgt. Michael Williams/Camp Shelby Public AffairsFOND FAREWELL... Chief Warrant Officer Vaughn Martin, right,and his wife Capt. Cindy King cut the retirement cake during a retire-ment ceremony Dec. 16.

Petal’s Martin retiresafter serving 43 years

Photo courtesy of the Parham familyTHE BUCK THAT ALMOST GOT AWAY... What a dream chance fora young sportsman to score an impressive trophy during huntingseason. Matthew Parham killed this eight point buck in IssaquenaCounty during the 2010 hunting season. It weighed in at 230pounds. Matthew is the son of Col. Steve Parham, commander ofCamp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center (and one proud father).

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OpenhouseSoldiers and government work-ers of Camp Shelby Joint ForcesTraining Center engage in fellow-ship and food Dec. 17, during theannual White House “OpenHouse” hosted by Maj. Gen.William Freeman, the MississippiAdjutant General (picturedbelow, right). Pictured at right isFirst Sgt. Stanley Mitchell, CampShelby Individual Replacementand Medical Transition Battalionsenior enlisted advisor. At bot-tom is Lt. Col. Tim Damico,Camp Shelby’s deputy com-mander of mobilization talking-with civilian workers.

Photos by Sgt. Michael Williams

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The following worship opportunities areavailable through Camp Shelby JointForces Training Center.

ON POSTGeneral ProtestantSunday, 9 a.m., Greer ChapelSunday, 9 a.m., Greer ChapelSunday, 12:30 p.m., Greer ChapelSunday, 2 p.m., Greer Chapel

Catholic MassSaturday, 2 p.m., Greer ChapelSunday, 9 a.m., Greer ChapelSunday, 12:30 p.m., Greer ChapelSunday, 2 p.m., Greer Chapel(Confessions 1:30 p.m.)For Jewish, Latter-day Saints and Muslim

services, please contact the PostChaplain for assistance at 558-2378.

OFF POST*Transportation provided for Jewish,Episcopal, Lutheran, Muslim servicesONLY (due to time scheduling) Units areresponsible for arranging transportationby calling 601-558-2622.

Church of God at Bellevue, Hwy. 589,HattiesburgJesus Christ of LDS, 2215 BroadwayDrive, Hattiesburg

LutheranSunday, 8 a.m., St. John Lutheran Church,2001 Hardy Street, 601-583-4898

EpiscopalSunday, 8 a.m., Trinity Episcopal, 509West Pine St., 601-544-5551

JewishFriday at Temple B’Nai Israel at 801Mamie Street, 601-545-3871. EveryFriday at 6 p.m.

Latter-day SaintsSunday, 9 a.m., Latter-day Saints MeetingHouse, 1618 Broadway Dr., 601-268-2438/ Hall: 601-268-9706. Contact thePost Chaplain.

MuslimContact Post Chaplain

Area Worship Opportunities:

By CHAPLAIN (Capt.) SEAN McMACKINCamp Shelby Staff Chaplain

The familiar bugle call “Taps” is amusical composition that evokes manyand varied emotions.

I remember how startled I was when Iwas made aware that there are words thataccompany the familiar bugle strains.“Day is done, Gone the sun, From thelakes, From the hills, From the sky. All iswell, safely rest. God is near.”

It may seem odd, but as you look at thewords and think about them, you mightnotice that they contain a Christmas mes-sage.

In our day and age the message ofChristmas has been positioned in such away so as to have lost the depth of itsmeaning.

I don’t say that I have the only insight,or the most intelligent observation aboutit, but I do say that it has become painful-

ly obvious to many that Christmas haslost its meaning.

And this doesn’t necessarily mean thatit is only lost and buried in the shearmaterialism of “Black Friday,” either.

The Holy Scripture is clear; it is moreblessed to give than to receive.

This is a simple, uncomplicated truththat the Bible reports throughout itspages.

So, we don’t want to make the casethat Christmas should be devoid of allopportunities to give and receive.However, we need to constantly remindourselves that this is not the deepest,most important meaning of Christmas.

I count it the highest privilege to beable to serve the men and women of ourarmed forces. To serve those who serve isan unparalleled source of joy.

But even that joy pales in comparisonto the joy that I experience because ofChristmas.

The Bible unveils the story of redemp-tion as a story full of hope. That redemp-tion and that hope find their vitality inthe Christmas message.

It is my duty and my great honor as aChaplain to help sustain and strengthenSoldiers in combat and in garrison bysimply providing a conduit for this hope.

Chaplains strive mightily against fearand discouragement as we pray for andminister to our Soldiers, but we too aremere mortals, just men.

The comfort and peace with which Ican minister is only that which has arrest-ed me first.

That hope for me is found in the mes-sage of Christmas.

When you are tired and your strengthis depleted; when you feel as if you can’tgo another step, ride another convoy, flyanother mission, triage another Soldier,process another document, issue anotherpiece of equipment…it is then that I pray

that the true meaning of Christmas findsyour weary soul.

It is then that I am confident that hopewill flood your soul. It is then that Iknow you will find strength for the nextstep, the next convoy, the next mission,etc.

It is then that the deepest meaning ofChristmas will find its mark in your heartand mind. (Oh, by the way, it won’t bethe thought of all those presents youreceived at Christmas time.)

So the next time you hear “Taps”,either at the end of a duty day, or at thefinal resting place of one of our brothersor sisters, let your soul not be infusedwith discouragement and hopelessness.

Instead lift your head and your heart. The deepest, most important meaning

of Christmas can be simply summed upin the phrase, “God is near!”

Hallelujah Emmanuel, and MerryChristmas!

God is near...

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By CMD. SGT. MAJ. STEVEN CHANCELLORCSJFTC Command Sergeant Major

Greetings, Camp Shelby Joint ForcesTraining Center Family! I hope thateveryone is in the holiday spirit with

Christmas around the corner. Once again, let me say thank you to

everyone for the warm welcomes given tome and my Family as we transition intoCamp Shelby.

I am extremely proud to be here as yourCommand Sgt. Maj. Some of my rewardingtimes in the military has always been takingcare of Soldiers and it is still the top priori-ty on my list to do.

Since my short time here, I can see thatCamp Shelby is a close-knit Family. Ourmission here is not about one individual orone directorate doing all the work. It isabout our goal continuing to be a premieremobilization station for First Army. I haveheard and seen some great things that CampShelby has done in the past and it is anhonor to be part of a group of this caliber.

NCO’s, remember that a good leadertakes care of their Soldiers. During this slowtime, make sure that your quarterly-counsel-ing sessions are completed and recommendawards to let your Soldiers know that theyare doing a great job.

Also, this is the time to sit down with yourSoldiers and discuss where they are at ontheir correspondence, college, promotionstatus, physical fitness and other career pro-gressions. These things play a major role inthe advancement of a Soldier’s militarycareer. It is the NCO’s job to influence oth-ers by providing direction, motivation andpurpose. This is what Leadership is allabout.

I hope that everyone attended that excel-lent training on Ethics Training that was this

month. A big “Hooah” goes out to the JAGstaff in providing such an awesome trainingsession.

Christmas is just around the corner. I can’tstress enough the importance of safety dur-ing this time of year. From theft, scams,Christmas decorations and trees and electri-cal outlets in the home is a big thing thistime of year. Be aware of your surroundingsand if it doesn’t look right, nine times out often it’s not. Safety First!

I encourage everyone to take advantage ofthe slower pace we’re experiencing now.Spend some quality time with your Familyand show them how much their love andtheir support mean to your success.

Last but not least, thank you for all ofyour hard work and dedication. Those ofyou who are putting in the extra hours andextra days to get the job done, I salute you.I can assure you that your work is not unno-ticed. Thank you and may God bless each ofyou and your Family.

SOLDIERS FIRST!

Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Steven Chancellor

Make the most of the slowtime during holiday season

COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR’S CORNER

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By SGT. MICHAEL WILLIAMSCamp Shelby Public Affairs

It’s a pretty big deal to ensurethat almost every child in theHattiesburg area, who is less fortu-nate, has a bright Christmas.Luckily, Santa gets a lot of helpfrom Soldiers at Camp Shelby JointForces Training Center.

Soldiers from the IndividualReplacement Medical TransitionBattalion from Camp Shelby lend ahelping hand to the Salvation Armyof Hattiesburg during the

Christmas holiday.The Salvation Army Angel Tree

Program provides underprivilegedchildren with holiday gifts andproof that someone cares.

“The Angel Tree Program helpsover 2,300 children here in theHattiesburg area,” said Katie Tate,Salvation Army developmentdirector. “We are grateful for theSoldiers of Camp Shelby whodonates toys during this time ofyear.”

“Today we have over 500 chil-dren that didn’t get adopted and

through this program the toys thatwere collected today will help thechildren and the Salvation Armyfill those empty bags. Every childwill have at least two toys.”

The program relies on the self-less giving and support of the com-munity to bring joy and happinessto those who are less fortunate dur-ing the holiday season.

The Angel Tree Program pro-vides clothing, special-needs giftsand other wished-for items such astoys.

During the screening process to

verify needy children, Angels (chil-dren ages 12 and under) are pre-qualified for the program who areclassified as less-fortunate. Angelsare assigned a tag listing theirname, age, sex, clothing size andthe item(s) they would like or need.

“When the parents of the less-fortunate children walk into theSalvation Army and see all thetoys, they break down,” says Tate.“Some of them never ask for help,so for me to collect toys for them itis truly heart-warming. I am sograteful for you all.”

Sgt. Michael Williams/Camp Shelby Public AffairsHELPING HAND... Soldiers of the Individual Replacement Medical Transition Battalion, headquartered at Camp Shelby Joint ForcesTraining Center, and Salvation Army representatives pose with toys they are donating to the Salvation Army Angel Tree Program.

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U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Belynda FaulknerCHRISTMAS PARADE.. Cadets from Mississippi Challenge Academy, Camp Shelby Joint ForcesTraining Center, Camp Shelby Miss., take part in the Hattiesburg Christmas parade Dec 4th. The themeof this year’s parade was a star spangled Christmas. The ChalleNGe Academy is a five month militarybased program for high school drop outs that focuses on education and life coping skills to help them tobecome productive members of society.

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COMICS Thursday, December 23, 2010

Out on a Limb by Gary Kopervas

The Spats by Jeff Pickering

Mama’s Boyz by Jerry Craft

Amber Waves by Dave T. Phipps

Beatle Bailey by Mort, Greg and Brian Walker

Beatle Bailey by Mort, Greg and Brian Walker

Beatle Bailey by Mort, Greg and Brian Walker

R.F.D. by Mike Marland

Beatle Bailey by Mort, Greg and Brian Walker

They’ll Do It Every Time by Al Scaduto

Beatle Bailey by Mort, Greg and Brian Walker

Beatle Bailey by Mort, Greg and Brian Walker

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Page 12 December 23, 2010REVEILLE (CS)

By MAJ. DEIDRE MUSGRAVECamp Shelby Public Affairs

What does it mean to serve? Forsome it is fulfilling the initial obli-gation of military service while oth-ers strive for retirement from mili-tary service. Then there are thosewho continue serving well beyondretirement without compensation,just because they have a desire toachieve a greater good.

The attitude of Mississippiansserving Mississippians is what youwill find when you meet a memberof the Mississippi State Guard.This group of dedicated profession-als come from a various back-ground of occupational specialties,branches of service and for somemembers, no military service at all.

The Mississippi State Guard is anall volunteer organization that is apart of the Mississippi MilitaryDepartment. The organization hasno federal mission, being responsi-ble only to the governor of our greatstate and the orders of the AdjutantGeneral of Mississippi. TheMississippi State Guard is to theMississippi National Guard whatour National Guard is to the UnitedStates Army.

“We are Mississippians helpingfellow Mississippians. We are vol-unteers. We get paid only whencalled into service. It is what you doto help your fellow man inMississippi,” said Col. KeithReeves, commander of the MSState Guard 3rd Security Brigade,which is headquarted at CampShelby Joint Forces TrainingCenter.

Reeves is a resident ofBrookhaven and is proud to servein the MS State Guard.

The mission of the MS StateGuard is to replace MississippiNational Guard members in theevent their units would becomemobilized. MS State Guard mem-bers would become custodians ofvacated armories, military facilitiesand equipment left behind bydeparting units.

The 3rd Security Brigade meetsonce a month for one day of train-ing and four days for annual train-ing. The unit focuses their trainingfor support during natural and man-made disaster relief operations,shelter operation assistance and

security assistance. Members aretrained and proficient in civildefense, homeland defense andsearch and rescue operations.

The unit is highly trained inFederal Emergency ManagementAgency (FEMA) operations.Members of the 3rd Brigade exer-cised their skills in conjunctionwith FEMA during operations sur-rounding Hurricane Katrina in2005 and Hurricane Gustav in2008.

“We worked mostly in shelters.Many agencies commented on ourprofessionalism,” said Biloxi nativeMaj. Mark Eckman, operationsofficer for the 3rd Brigade.

The professional contributions

during the trying times of Katrinaand Gustav motivated the recruit-ment of Lt. Col. Mary Miller ofGulfport.

“I was with a reserve componentduring Katrina and wanted to stayin this area to help and to serve,”said Miller who served in the ArmyReserves for 12 years as a MedicalDoctor and is now continuing hereducation in Criminal Justice at theMississippi Gulf Coast CommunityCollege. Miller is 72 years ‘young’and has served in the MS StateGuard since January 2006. “Themost impressive part is a true vol-unteer service member. Peoplemake their own way and we make itwork,” said Miller.

Recruitment isn’t only for mem-bers after retirement. The 3rdBrigade welcomed their newestmember, Pvt. Patricia Elam ofPetal, during their drill on Dec. 11at Camp Shelby.

Elam was working at the MilitaryClothing and Sales store at CSJFTCwhen she met the MS State GuardCommander Col. Reeves. Sheinquired about the different uni-form and what he did at CSJFTC.Reeves explained what the MSState Guard was all about and thegreat service that they provide.

Elam said that she felt a strongconviction to join and to serve.

Upon completion of her applica-tion and background check it wasonly a short amount of time untilElam received her acceptance letterand invitation to the Decemberdrill. Elam’s husband, Staff Sgt.Prescott Elam, works at CSJFTCfor the director of logistics as a bayleader.

“She seemed determined so Imight as well support her,” saidPrescott Elam on his wife’s deci-sion to join the MS State Guard.

Staff Sgt. Elam and his wife havefive children; Jamie Wallace 26,Jerrica Blount 22, Britney Elam 20,Kayla Clark 20 and Shelby Elam18.

The MS State Guard is recruitingnew members. Men and womenages 18 to 70 that have a genuinedesire to serve are welcome toinquire. Prior military service isnot required. Receive more infor-mation about the State Guard byemailing Sgt. Maj. Carolyn Parkerat [email protected].

Mississippians serving Mississippians

Maj. Deidre Musgrave/Camp Shelby Public AffairsSERVICE... The 3rd Brigade welcomed their newest member, Pvt. Patricia Elam of Petal, during their drill on Dec. 11 at CampShelby. Commander Col. Keith Reeves of Brookhaven initiated the Oath of Office Ceremony for Elam.