sibilities of Platoon Leader alongside the new Platoon Ser- geant SFC Henderson for 2nd Platoon; and CW2 Kinsey be- came the Platoon Leader with SFC Moore as Platoon Ser- geant for 3rd Platoon. Con- gratulations to all of them, and I am convinced that they will steer their platoons successfully through the challenges of tran- sition in the coming weeks. Finally, I want to express my pride in every Archangel that participated in the Sports Day event that closed out the month of July: you all looked great, and next year we will bring the cup back to this office. Death From Above...Burn In Hell! By CPT Christopher Carbone July was a very successful month for Alpha Company. We started off the month with Warrior Day, where the Arch- angels validated their warrior skills and gained some valu- able leadership experience on the STX lanes; a big thank you to all the Family members who came out to support your Sol- diers at the end of that day. We also transferred the re- sponsibilities of the Company's top NCO from First Sergeant Ward Thorp to our new First Sergeant Frank Fortin, and while we will miss 1SG Thorp and everything he has done for this Company, we look for- ward to what 1SG Fortin will bring to the Company's corps of NCOs. July also saw the change in leadership at the platoon level, as we restructured the Com- pany and welcomed in Mr. DeJesus as the new Platoon Leader for 1st Platoon; CW3 Blanchard assumed the respon- Commander’s Corner... Rumor Mill MyCAA or My Career Advancement Accounts, the spouse financial assistance program, will be re- sumed on 25 October with some significant changes: Available to spouses of active duty members in the grades of E1-E5, W1-W2, and O1-O2. Maximum benefit of $4000, with a yearly cap of $2000. Requirement to finish program of study within 3 years from the start date of first course Limited to associates degree, certifications, and licensures See the MyCAA website for full details. Mid-term elections are just around the corner (November 2nd). If you haven’t already, ensure you register for an absentee ballot with your respective state (some states have earlier registration dead- lines than others). Contact the BN Voting Assistance Officer, CW2 DeJesus, or visit Federal Voting Assistance Program to register or complete your absentee ballot and make your voice heard! FAMILY READINESS GROUP NEWSLETTER, A COMPANY 709TH MILITARY INTELLIGENCE BATALLION August 2010 VOLUME I, ISSUE I Inside this issue: COMMANDER’S CORNER 1 RUMOR MILL 1 FAMILY READINESS 2 SUMMER SAFETY 2 COMMUNITY EVENTS 3 Base Weather Line - 01423 777789 24-hr Emergency - 01423 846700 MHS Police - 01423 846800 Harrogate Hospital - 01423 885959 BN CDR - 01423 777185 BN CSM - 01423 777183 BN Chaplain - 01423 777112 A Co CDR - 01423 777944 A Co 1SG - 01423 774053 Important Numbers Alpha Archangels Page 1
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sibilities of Platoon Leader
alongside the new Platoon Ser-
geant SFC Henderson for 2nd
Platoon; and CW2 Kinsey be-
came the Platoon Leader with
SFC Moore as Platoon Ser-
geant for 3rd Platoon. Con-
gratulations to all of them, and
I am convinced that they will
steer their platoons successfully
through the challenges of tran-
sition in the coming weeks.
Finally, I want to express my
pride in every Archangel that
participated in the Sports Day
event that closed out the month
of July: you all looked great,
and next year we will bring
the cup back to this office.
Death From Above...Burn In
Hell!
By CPT Christopher Carbone
July was a very successful
month for Alpha Company.
We started off the month with
Warrior Day, where the Arch-
angels validated their warrior
skills and gained some valu-
able leadership experience on
the STX lanes; a big thank you
to all the Family members who
came out to support your Sol-
diers at the end of that day.
We also transferred the re-
sponsibilities of the Company's
top NCO from First Sergeant
Ward Thorp to our new First
Sergeant Frank Fortin, and
while we will miss 1SG Thorp
and everything he has done
for this Company, we look for-
ward to what 1SG Fortin will
bring to the Company's corps
of NCOs.
July also saw the change in
leadership at the platoon level,
as we restructured the Com-
pany and welcomed in Mr.
DeJesus as the new Platoon
Leader for 1st Platoon; CW3
Blanchard assumed the respon-
Commander’s Corner...
Rumor Mill
MyCAA or My Career Advancement Accounts, the spouse financial assistance program, will be re-
sumed on 25 October with some significant changes:
Available to spouses of active duty members in the grades of E1-E5, W1-W2, and O1-O2.
Maximum benefit of $4000, with a yearly cap of $2000.
Requirement to finish program of study within 3 years from the start date of first course
Limited to associates degree, certifications, and licensures
See the MyCAA website for full details.
Mid-term elections are just around the corner (November 2nd). If you haven’t already, ensure you
register for an absentee ballot with your respective state (some states have earlier registration dead-
lines than others). Contact the BN Voting Assistance Officer, CW2 DeJesus, or visit Federal Voting
Assistance Program to register or complete your absentee ballot and make your voice heard!
FAMILY READINESS GROUP NEWSLETTER, A COMPANY 709TH MILITARY INTELLIGENCE BATALLION August 2010 VOLUME I, ISSUE I
Inside this issue:
COMMANDER’S CORNER 1
RUMOR MILL 1
FAMILY READINESS 2
SUMMER SAFETY 2
COMMUNITY EVENTS 3
Base Weather Line - 01423 777789 24-hr Emergency - 01423 846700 MHS Police - 01423 846800 Harrogate Hospital - 01423 885959 BN CDR - 01423 777185 BN CSM - 01423 777183 BN Chaplain - 01423 777112 A Co CDR - 01423 777944 A Co 1SG - 01423 774053