Hellraisers HHB, 1-14 FA – June 2013 Newsletter Closing out the second full month of our deployment in the United Arab Emirates, the Hellraisers continue their tradition of excel- lence and professionalism. Your Soldiers continue to excel in every task that is asked of them including life support operations, physical fitness, training, and partnering with our coalition forces. Soldiers like Specialists Michael Baker, James Bassett, and Troy Powders represent the battery by performing above and beyond the call of duty. Each has received recognition as Battery Soldier of the week for their outstanding performance. Thank you for to each of you for all you do to make our mission a success! Camp Redleg has seen many stars throughout the month of June with visits from Vice Admiral Harward, Central Command Deputy Com- mander, and Major General Cheek, ARCENT Deputy Commander. Spe- cialists Michael Baker and Christopher Alipio were recognized by Admi- ral Harward for their outstanding performance over the last month. SGT Ashley Foley and SPC Lymaris Ayala received coins of excellence from Major General Cheek for their outstanding dedication and performance. The Soldiers of Camp Redleg celebrated the Army’s 238 th birth- day on June 14 th by participating in a battalion run on Al Minhad Airbase. Soldiers displayed their pride in the Army as we ran past the living areas of our coalition partners, sounding off with cadence. The outstanding cooks in 578 th Forward Support Company prepared a special meal. Hard work paid off with the grand opening of the Redleg Coffee Shop on June 15 th . The event celebrated an enduring partnership with our Emirati hosts along with providing our Soldiers a taste of home with fresh coffee, smoothies, and assorted food items. The Mayor’s Cell team worked hard to provide tools for the opening in the form of gold construction hats and a giant pair of scissors to cut the ribbon. Soldiers were again afforded the opportunity to relax and enjoy some of the special attractions Dubai has to offer by spending the day at the Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa. What an amazing experience to be atop the tallest building in the world and shop one of the largest malls in the world while combat deployed! A special thanks to our Family Readiness Team for hosting two special events this month. The HHB led “Hugs for Heroes” event was a huge success, allowing Families and Friends to make gifts to send to the Soldiers here at Camp Redleg. The HHB potluck and social allowed the Friends and Families to showcase their cooking skills and take time out to socialize with one another. We appreciate your support and dedication! 1SG Kevin Carter CPT Brandon McKean HELLRAISER 7 HELLRAISER 6 NEWCOMERS SSG Dickson joined the Hellraiser team from 578 th FSC. CELEBRATIONS June 14 th —Army Birthday June 16 th — Happy Father’s Day! PROMOTIONS MSG Mullennix to SGM. BIRTHDAYS May – 1LT Anthony Paris ,1LT Peter Fiol, SGT Joseph Hernan- dez, SGT James Sharp, SPC Troy Powders, SPC Danielle Harris, SPC Patrick Edwards June – 1SG Kevin Carter, SPC Christo- pher Alipio, SGT Charles Bass, CSM Dan Nolen, SFC Lean- drew McDonald, SPC Eric Milzarski, SFC Sean Dillon, PFC Wil- liam Huber July—PFC Christopher Tanchyk, SGT Domi- nique Livas, CPT Na- than Tate, SPC Nicho- las Esposito, CW2 Mi- chael Carney, PFC Andrea Burton
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Hellraisers
HHB, 1-14 FA – June 2013 Newsletter
Closing out the second full month of our deployment in the
United Arab Emirates, the Hellraisers continue their tradition of excel-
lence and professionalism. Your Soldiers continue to excel in every task
that is asked of them including life support operations, physical fitness,
training, and partnering with our coalition forces.
Soldiers like Specialists Michael Baker, James Bassett, and Troy
Powders represent the battery by performing above and beyond the call of
duty. Each has received recognition as Battery Soldier of the week for
their outstanding performance. Thank you for to each of you for all you
do to make our mission a success!
Camp Redleg has seen many stars throughout the month of June
with visits from Vice Admiral Harward, Central Command Deputy Com-
mander, and Major General Cheek, ARCENT Deputy Commander. Spe-
cialists Michael Baker and Christopher Alipio were recognized by Admi-
ral Harward for their outstanding performance over the last month. SGT
Ashley Foley and SPC Lymaris Ayala received coins of excellence from
Major General Cheek for their outstanding dedication and performance.
The Soldiers of Camp Redleg celebrated the Army’s 238th birth-
day on June 14th by participating in a battalion run on Al Minhad Airbase.
Soldiers displayed their pride in the Army as we ran past the living areas
of our coalition partners, sounding off with cadence. The outstanding
cooks in 578th Forward Support Company prepared a special meal. Hard
work paid off with the grand opening of the Redleg Coffee Shop on June
15th. The event celebrated an enduring partnership with our Emirati hosts
along with providing our Soldiers a taste of home with fresh coffee,
smoothies, and assorted food items. The Mayor’s Cell team worked hard
to provide tools for the opening in the form of gold construction hats and
a giant pair of scissors to cut the ribbon.
Soldiers were again afforded the opportunity to relax and enjoy
some of the special attractions Dubai has to offer by spending the day at
the Dubai Mall and the Burj Khalifa. What an amazing experience to be
atop the tallest building in the world and shop one of the largest malls in
the world while combat deployed!
A special thanks to our Family Readiness Team for hosting two
special events this month. The HHB led “Hugs for Heroes” event was a
huge success, allowing Families and Friends to make gifts to send to the
Soldiers here at Camp Redleg. The HHB potluck and social allowed the
Friends and Families to showcase their cooking skills and take time out to
socialize with one another. We appreciate your support and dedication!
1SG Kevin Carter CPT Brandon McKean
HELLRAISER 7 HELLRAISER 6
NEWCOMERS
SSG Dickson joined
the Hellraiser team
from 578th FSC.
CELEBRATIONS
June 14th—Army
Birthday
June 16th— Happy
Father’s Day!
PROMOTIONS
MSG Mullennix to
SGM.
BIRTHDAYS
May – 1LT Anthony
Paris ,1LT Peter Fiol,
SGT Joseph Hernan-
dez, SGT James Sharp,
SPC Troy Powders,
SPC Danielle Harris,
SPC Patrick Edwards
June – 1SG Kevin
Carter, SPC Christo-
pher Alipio, SGT
Charles Bass, CSM
Dan Nolen, SFC Lean-
drew McDonald, SPC
Eric Milzarski, SFC
Sean Dillon, PFC Wil-
liam Huber
July—PFC Christopher
Tanchyk, SGT Domi-
nique Livas, CPT Na-
than Tate, SPC Nicho-
las Esposito, CW2 Mi-
chael Carney, PFC
Andrea Burton
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Photos
HHB, 1-14 FA – June 2013 Newsletter
SPC Powders provides com-
munications to the battalion.
Hellraiser Soldiers prepare to celebrate the Army’s 238th
Birthday with a battalion run.
(from left to right) SPC Baker, 1SG
Carter, CPT McKean and
AAFES employees: Steve, and Bob pose
for a photo during the Redleg Coffee Shop
grand opening.
Thank you to the
Family Readiness
Group for provid-
ing support from
the home front.
SFC McDonald and SPC Bassett
maintain the administrative
health of the battalion.
Alpha Battery continues to take the lead during the month of June. The battery has maintained a strong partner-
ship with our Field Artillery partners in UAE. The Emirates have valued our section chiefs’ mentorship while
they conduct crew certification on the HIMARS launcher and the Resupply Vehicle (RSV). Our battery also
conducts HIMARS demonstrations for all VIPs that come through Camp Redleg. Lastly, we conduct Digital
System Sustainment Training (DSST) throughout the week in order to maintain our mission readiness.
We used this month to establish our foundation as a battery during the deployment. We have received more Sol-
diers from Camp Buehring and quickly integrated these members of the unit into the camp. Our unit has done an
excellent job of getting Soldiers into the battle rhythm at Camp Redleg.
Soldiers continue to impress by completing a variety of tasks needed to
sustain the camp.
The Assassins would like to congratulate SSG Norville, SSG Nussbau-
mer, SSG Nunez, 2LT McFarland, and 1LT Norman for doing an excel-
lent job with our UAE partners. They have provided HIMARS demon-
strations and lectures to 18 UAE HIMARS crews. In addition, SSG
Norville and SSG Nussbaumer received coins from MG Gary Cheek for
their ability to increase the capabilities of our partners, as well as their
performance as SHARP representatives for the Battery and Battalion
respectively. We also congratulate SSG Garrett for winning the Assas-
sin of the Week after conducting crew certification with our partners.
His professionalism and skill played a tremendous part in improving relationship with them.
SGT Dickson and several others in the battalion have taken the lead to help establish the Fight House on Camp
Redleg. They have spent countless hours setting up tents, generators, ECUs, and other equipment to ensure that
people have a place to relieve some unwanted stress, and also improve their Modern Army Combatives Program
techniques.
Lastly, SGT Whigham and crew conducted a fantastic demonstration for MG Cheek allowing him to shoot a dry
fire mission from the launcher. He had a great time working alongside the Soldiers of Alpha Battery.
Thank you and all your families for their support and we wish you a wonderful summer.
1SG Robert Terrill CPT Sean A Grevious
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Never a dull moment here in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this past month. Bravo Battery continues to welcome
Soldiers and NCOs from Ft. Sill and Camp Buehring, Kuwait as visa and passports get processed and complete. Every Soldier
makes a huge difference to the mission here on Camp Redleg. June has been a busy month as the Battery continues to train and
improve our Security Forces capabilities, but also has begun refresher training on the HIMARS Launchers. This tough training
has given Soldiers an excellent opportunity to show what they are capable of, and each week we are selecting an outstanding
Soldier to represent the Battery to the Battalion as the Bravo Battery Warrior of the Week. So far in June, SGT Jonathan Martin,
SPC Rajeshwar Maurya, and SPC Edward Cowell were all selected as outstanding Soldiers who went above and beyond their
normal duties and supported the team and the mission.
Every Wednesday night this month, Bravo Battery
and its Soldiers have supported 1-14 FAR by coordinating,
executing and supervising ranges to enable the rest of the Bat-
talion to zero and qualify on their M4 or M16 rifles. The ranges usually run from about 1900 in the evening to 2AM the next
morning. Our Soldiers are showing the Battalion that Bravo Soldiers are able to execute any mission that they are given, even
when that mission may run most of the night. Obviously when working hard, Soldiers also need a chance to relax. In June,
Bravo Soldiers were invited to attend a British entertainment show (similar to a USO show) with a comedian and a live band. A
couple of weeks later, Soldiers were treated to a pizza dinner, by the battery leadership, to give them a break from the Dining
Facility for at least one night. More Soldiers were provided an opportunity also been given the opportunity to go to the Austra-
lian area in order to play some volleyball. Bravo Battery Soldiers beat both the Australian and British Security Forces volleyball
teams three times now, more than any other of the coalition. We are determined to continue this winning record and include
more Soldiers in the weekly sporting competition.
This past month has seen several Soldiers demonstrate their dedi-
cation to the Blackhorse and Army family. SGT Jonathan Martin, SGT
David Cody, and SPC Edward Cowell all decided to extend their service
contracts, demonstrating their personal courage, and commitment to the
team effort here in UAE, and dedication to the US ARMY.
Thanks to all the Families for the unconditional, unending sup-
port that you send to the Soldiers of Bravo Battery. As the temperatures
here continue to climb, and the days continue to feel longer and longer, the
comfort and reassurance that you provide through care packages, letters,
emails, phone calls, and prayers keep us going. Not a single Soldier goes
a day without thinking about his or her family back home. You have
much to be proud of in each Soldier here, and we will continue to do eve-
rything we can to serve proudly. Thank you again for your support.
1SG Michael McLaughlin CPT Justin Thorkildsen
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Phoenix Warriors and Family,
We continue to support the mission overseas and are elated that two months have already passed.
Many improvements have occurred and will continue to occur at Camp Redleg. Last month, the
kitchen and the latrines were upgraded which provided a huge morale boast for our Soldiers.
New gym equipment is currently on its way. I know many of our Soldiers are looking forward to
more intense and efficient workouts. We also had the grand opening of the Coffee Shop, which
was very exciting.
Your Soldiers are ecstatic about the upcoming trips that are being planned to Dubai. This is a
great opportunity for them to experience a new culture and take a break from their daily duties.
I hope that everyone on the home front has enjoyed all the photos that we have been able to send
home. Please keep in mind that there are local security limitations on taking pictures. We will
continue to do our best to supply pictures of the ones you love and miss.
I continue to encourage you all to participate in the various FRG activities. It is wonderful for us
to see pictures our families engaged and providing support for us. This deployment will be much
harder without your support. Thanks for all you do!
Phoenix 6
T-Shirt Design Contest Rules:
1. The background for the design must be white, black, gray, gold, or yellow“578th FSC FRG” or
“Phoenix Warriors” must be incorporated into the design
2. Must be submitted by midnight on 28 June 2013
3. The winner will receive two free T-shirts!
4. Must have a design for the front and back.
Be creative! You can choose to do a small logo on the front and a large design on the back. You
can do a large design on the front and back. You can ask your friends or family for help. The sky
is the limit. The winning design will be sent to fundraising for approval to sell. The money will