“This is the newsletter of the 101st BSB that contains both official and unofficial information. The inclusion of some unofficial informa- tion in this FRG newsletter has not increased the cost to the Government, in accordance with DOD 4525.8-M.” September-October 2012 101st BSB “Let Us Carry the Burden” From the Battalion Commander: //Original Signed// JIM WADDICK LTC, MS, Commanding The Guardian Time flies when you’re having fun; it’s hard to believe the summer is behind us; kids are back in school and the Guard- ian Battalion keeps moving on through the fall season. By the time this Newsletter is published, we’ll have experienced another annual Apple Day Festival, where our Fort Riley community gets the opportunity to have some fun and showcase what we do and makes this such a great place. I hope you had the opportunity experience the event first-hand and to visit the Battalion’s FRG booth at this event spon- sored by AVALANCHE and BULLDOG Companies and enjoy a hotdog as well as the event. For more information on all the great Family and Solider friendly events going on here on Fort Riley and in the local area please check out (and “Like”) the GUARDIAN and DEVIL Brigade Facebook pages at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/101st-Brigade-Support-Battalion- Guardians/167611785766?sk=wall https://www.facebook.com/1HBCTDevilBrigade?v=wall&ref-sgm The battalion continues to move through the TRAIN/ READY phase of the ARFORGEN process and increase the focus and level of collective and key individual training. In August and September we executed some world-class support and training events that improved our proficiency on core com- petencies to include: hosting and synchronizing the C4ISR communication systems reset for the brigade; WIN-T CPN certification exercise (where our S6t team was the first in the Brigade to successfully complete training and certify on this key piece of equipment- great work!); GUARDIAN Truck Rodeo; GUARDIAN STAKES leader train- ing event; multiple small arms ranges (to include our first night fire qualification since before OND deployment); support to both JRTC and NTC training rotations and the “We Stand as One” suicide prevention week. In October and November we will continue to improve our mission command and support capabilities through our participation in the Brigades TOCEX Events #1&2, Company level Field Training Exercises and our big November Battalion FTX where we will re-focus on the basics of setting up the Battalion and Brigade Support Area (BSA) under tactical conditions and re-familiarize and hone our field craft. These training events will set the conditions for our Soldiers and the battalion to further develop our abilities to provide our core sustainment and medical sup- port mission in support the Brigade. Summer is typically the promotion season; please join me in congratulating the following officers who were se- lected (some already pinned on) to the rank of Captain: CPT Matakis, CPT Swanzy, CPT Nederhoed, CPT Woods, CPT Te, CPT Scheurch, CPT Sheets, 1LT McAlister, 1LT Porter, 1LT Booker, and 1LT Nestler . Job well done! I am extremely proud of all our Soldiers and the battalion as we progress in our technical and tactical proficiency and continue to Carry the Burden in support of the DEVIL brigade! My thanks for your hard work and all you do in support of our Battalion, the DEVIL Brigade and our Nation. GUARDIANS! GUARDIAN 6” LTC Jim Waddick Ft. Riley Fall Apple Day Festival 2012 In this Issue: BN CDR Message 1 BN CSM Message 2 BN Chaplain 3 HHC 4 Alpha Co. 5 Bravo Co. 6 Charlie Co. 7 News/Events 8-15
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1“This is the newsletter of the 101st BSB that contains both official and unofficial information. The inclusion of some unofficial informa-
tion in this FRG newsletter has not increased the cost to the Government, in accordance with DOD 4525.8-M.”
September-October 2012
101st BSB
“Let Us Carry the Burden”
From the Battalion Commander:
//Original Signed// JIM WADDICK
LTC, MS, Commanding
The Guardian
Time flies when you’re having fun; it’s hard to believe the
summer is behind us; kids are back in school and the Guard-
ian Battalion keeps moving on through the fall season. By
the time this Newsletter is published, we’ll have experienced another annual Apple Day
Festival, where our Fort Riley community gets the opportunity to have some fun and
showcase what we do and makes this such a great place. I hope you had the opportunity
experience the event first-hand and to visit the Battalion’s FRG booth at this event spon-
sored by AVALANCHE and BULLDOG Companies and enjoy a hotdog as well as the
The parade of costumed children forms at the corner of Washington & 9th Streets at 5:15 p.m., then marches down to 6th St., preceded by the JCHS Marching Band. Downtown businesses then pass out candy and treats to the children. Kids of all ages and parents are welcome to be in the Costume Parade…Just show up! Afterwards, children can enjoy games at the JC Municipal Bldg. located at 700 N. Jefferson St. beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Admission is Free!
For more information contact the JC Area Chamber of Commerce 785.762.2632