Camp Shelby REVEILLE Page 6 Thursday, January 24, 2013 Duty, honor, country ..... COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR’S CORNER “…If you leave here with the word DUTY implanted in our mind; if you leave here with the word HONOR carved in your soul; if you leave here with the love of COUNTRY stamped on your heart, then you will be a 21st Century leader worthy…of the great privilege and honor…of leading…the sons and daughters of America.” -General H. Norman Schwarzkopf Since 2004, Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center has had the great honor of serving our country in preparing Soldiers (our sons, daughters, moms, dads, cousins, friends, aunts and uncles) to go to war. When our brothers and sisters in arms leave here, they are ready to bring the fight to the enemy because they are well equipped and trained because of you. Our motto, “Soldiers First” defines that. We put their needs before our own to ensure they’re mission-ready for deploy- ment. Just a few weeks into the New Year, we’re already seeing an influx of mobiliz- ing and demobilizing units here on the installation. Stay vigilant and maintain situa- tional awareness as Soldiers are seen walking down streets and conducting phys- ical training. Also, let’s con- tinue to show them that we care and we live by our motto. As the Army continues to upgrade their TTPs, new ways of training Soldiers are constantly changing. As a premiere mobilization sta- tion, Camp Shelby continues to keep up with the changes. Today, we held the grand opening of the Combined Arms Collective Training Facility. This is the newest urban operation training that will teach our Soldiers how to react and respond to in- surgency in an urban envi- ronment. This versatile facility will be available to Special Operation units, in- fantry units, military police units, engineer units and even civilian law enforce- ment. Education is the key to ca- reer advancement! The Uni- versity of Southern Missis- sippi is still offering college classes to our Soldiers here at Camp Shelby. From Eng- lish 101 to College Algebra, all you have to is sign up and show up for class. The classes are free and even the text books are free to you. This is one of those deals you don’t want pass up. This is a “use it or lose it” deal, so don’t let this great oppor- tunity go to waste. Visit the Education Center for more information. As you know, we live in an area where weather changes every day. Be aware of icy or wet roads and al- ways think safety. Check your tire pressure, check fluid levels and have an emergency kit in the truck of the car. These are some things you need to keep in mind as you travel to and from. Thank you for your con- tinued support and hard work. Your work is not being unnoticed. May God continue to bless you and your Family. SOLDIERS FIRST! Cmd. Sgt. Maj Steven Chancellor By DANA ELISE SMITH CSJFTC Public Affairs Randy Newsome is a behavioral health contractor at Medical Task Force Shelby. For four years, he has as- sessed and screened service members at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center for behavioral health issues such as traumatic brain in- jury and post-traumatic stress disorder. He served in the National Guard for eight years as a supply specialist. Today, he thinks his job is wonderful and he enjoys helping the Soldiers. “When I was in the military, behavioral health programs were not put forth in 1989 and 1990. Soldiers were not given care and treatment for these things,” he said. The Columbia native earned his bache- lor’s degree from Alcorn State University in Lorman. He has two grown children, a daughter, Laken, and a son, Randy Jr. He believes in the expression, “Live life to the fullest.” He enjoys spending his spare time with his two-year-old grandson, Dantrell. “I just play with him. He likes playing his drums and loves riding his kiddy motorcycle when I am with him,” said Newsome. Newsome also enjoys playing sports and watching his favorite TV show, “Sanford and Son.” BH Tech loves helping Soldiers Newsome