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Serving the Soldiers, Civilians and Families of 2nd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div. Issue 136 December 20, 2013

Senior leaders back to school Story and photos byStaff Sgt. Andrew Porch2nd ABCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – A true leader never stops learning and ensuring he is up-to-date on

the latest regulations and training. For senior leaders of 2ndABCT, 4th Inf.

Div., the opportunity is right in front of them and they are taking full advantage during the “Warhorse” Academy, on Camp Buehring,

Sgt. 1st. Class Michael Prieditis, center, brigade information operations noncommissioned officer-in-charge, HHT, 2nd STB, 2nd ABCT, instructs senior leaders of the “Warhorse” Brigade on basic combatives moves as part of Warhorse Academy on Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Dec. 4. Warhorse Academy is a nine-day course designed to increase senior leader’s knowledge on topics such as combatives, resiliency and physical readiness training.

See COMPETITION, Page 4

Kuwait, Dec. 1-10.The nine-day course, aimed at increasing

senior leader’s knowledge in subjects such as physical readiness training and combatives allows participants a chance to take a break from their daily work schedules and focus on growing as a leader.

“With a better understanding of the subjects that were taught to our senior leaders at the Warhorse Academy, it will directly benefit our junior leaders and Soldiers throughout the brigade’s

formations,” said 1st. Lt. John Jeffries, HHC, 1st Bn., 67th Armor, Reg., 2nd ABCT.

The leaders also learned about Army programs both new and old.

“What I took away from the course was a better understanding of the material that we as leaders need to bring back to our formations and teach out junior leaders and Soldiers,” said Jeffries. “Having a better understanding on the important subjects that we were taught such as suicide

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Soldiers of 1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg., 2nd ABCT, and Alaina Blair, center, country music star, pose for a photo during her visit to Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Dec. 8,. Blair, along with members of her band, visited Camp Buehring as part of a five-day concert tour through Kuwait.

Soldiers receive special visitorStory and photos byStaff Sgt. Andrew Porch2nd ABCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – “We are out here for you guys,” said Alaina Blair, country music star.

“You guys put your lives on the line everyday for us, so it is the least we can do. I’m excited to entertain you guys!”

Blair, and members of her band, visited Soldiers of 1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg., to learn about the “Death Dealers” equipment, sign some autographs and simply get to know the Soldiers.

“It was nice for her to be able to take the time and raise the morale,” said Spc. Tim Ingoldsby, armor crewman, Company A, 1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg. “I don’t think they realize how much we appreciate the little things.”

Soldiers displayed equipment and weapons for Blair to see and interact with.

“It’s amazing and incredible to see everything out here,” said Blair. “When you hear about people coming over to the Middle East and Soldiers coming over to the Middle East, you kind of have a picture in your head of what’s going on, but you really don’t know until you come out here and see for yourself, it is very eye opening.”

During her visit with the Soldiers, Blair decided to put on a small show and sing a song.

“They were almost as excited as I was,” said Blair. “I still think I was more excited.”

The Soldiers appreciated having the chance to meet Blair and know they were lucky.

“Leaders do care, they care about the morale,” said Ingoldsby. “It was excellent that they passed it through and it went through the leadership to provide this opportunity to be able to meet her.”

Blair looks forward to having the chance to come back and visit Soldiers again.

“Anytime they want us to come out, we will definitely be here because we have enjoyed the few days we have been out here and we are looking forward to the rest of the tour,” said Blair.

Blair plans to visit as many Soldiers as possible as her tour continues through Dec. 20.

Alaina Blair, left, country music star, sings an original song for Soldiers of 1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg., 2nd ABCT, during her visit to Camp Buehring, Dec. 8. Blair and members of her band visited the “Death Dealer” Soldiers, signed autographs and took photos with them.

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‘Thunder’ sends rounds downrange

Soldiers of 3rd Bn., 16th FA Reg., 2nd ABCT, conduct a live-fire using their assigned M109A6 Paladin Self-Propelled 155 mm Howitzer during training at Udairi Rang near Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Dec 12.

Soldiers of 3rd Bn., 16th FA Reg., 2nd ABCT, conduct a live-fire using their assigned M109A6 Paladin Self-Propelled 155 mm Howitzer during training at Udairi Rang near Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Dec 12.

Leaders send joy through music

Maj. Davis Guida, executive officer, 204th BSB, Maj. Douglas Ball, brigade chaplain, and Capt. Mark Jeffords, brigade surgeon, all of 2nd ABCT, sing a song during the Camp Buehring Tree Lighting Ceremony on Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Dec. 4.

Photo by 2st Lt. Angela Vandersys

Photo by Maj. Chris Maestas Photo by Maj. Chris Maestas

From COMPETITION, Page 1

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‘Talon’ Soldiers go urban

Sgt. 1st Class George Soloman, cannon crewmember, Battery A, 3rd Bn., 16th FA Reg., 2nd ABCT conducts the rower exercise during physical readiness training on Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Dec. 5

prevention, sexual harassment, Army values/ethics, equal opportunity, master resiliency training and combatives will provide me with the tools necessary to assure that out junior leaders and Soldiers are being effectively trained in each subject.”

As for the leadership who put the course together, they put a good amount of work into the planning for the academy.

“Warhorse Academy was conceived at the National Training Center,” said 1st Lt. Jacob Fellows, brigade provost marshal, HHC, 2nd STB, 2nd ABCT. “There have been several collective working groups to ensure that everything was up to standard.”

The desired result of the training is to better the unit and set leaders up for success in future.

“We want to provide the leaders within the brigade with the tools to effectively meet the challenges of deployment while preparing us for future opportunities in the Army,” said Fellows.

The brigade plans to host the academy each month for the remainder of the deployment.

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Col. Omar Jones IV......................2nd ABCT CommanderCommand Sgt. Maj. Robert Lehtonen 2nd ABCT CSMMaj. Chris Maestas.................................................PAO OICStaff Sgt. Andrew Porch..................................PAO NCOICSgt. Matt Waymire.............................Layout and DesignStaff Sgt. Andrew Porch............................................Editor

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Soldiers of HHC, 2nd Bn., 8th Inf. Reg., 2nd ABCT, conduct high-low clearing procedures during Military Operations in Urban Terrain training on Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Dec. 11.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch

3-16 FARDyanne Beckman.........................................................526-1635dyanne.m.beckman.civ@mail.mil

1-67 ARSGT James Riggs...........................................................524-1476James.g.riggs.mil@mail.mil

204th BSBMSG Nolan Johnson....................................................526-4172nolan.j.johnson.mil@mail.mil

2-8 INUrsula Pittman...........................................................526-0727ursula.t.pittman.civ@mail.mil 2 STBSGT Tanisha Scott.....................................................503-2602tanisha.m.scott2.mil@mail.mil

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2nd ABCTValarie Adams............................................................524-4797valarie.a.adams.civ@mail.mil

1-10 CAVFrancy Arvizu..............................................................526-1946francy.arvizu.civ@mail.mil

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