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News
SAMC inductees set NCO standards highThe Sergeant Audie Murphy Club is a prestigious club; only those who meet its strict standards are inducted into its ranks. Many have tried to gain acceptance into the SAMC and have failed. Two NCOs spent a good amount of time in advance to prepare for the SAMC board and their efforts were worth it. After completing the rigorous selection process, they were inducted as new members of the SAMC Dec. 3, at III Corps Headquarters. “It was a two-year, rigorous process,” said Staff Sgt. Mistie Peña, a Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 89th Military Police Brigade unit supply noncommissioned officer. “I had to go through various boards to prepare, including the Best Warrior Competition, Brigade NCO of the year and a SAMC pre-board. Staff Sgt. Shane Payne, the HHC, 62nd Engineer Battalio...
Other News
Volunteer force of Louisiana Guardsmen trains with 5th AR BDE for deploymentMcGREGOR RANGE, N.M. - The 1st Battalion, 361st Engineer Regiment, Task Force Redhawk, 5th Armored Brigade, Division West, recently conducted three days of counter-improvised explosive device training, as well as a mounted combat patrol live-fire exercise.
Black Jack Families welcome Soldiers homeBlack Jack Families welcome Soldiers home
Salado parade begins, concludes with Soldiers of the Great PlaceSALADO - Soldiers marched down the cold windy street carrying the United States, Army and Texas flags in stride as they proceeded down Royal Street, heading toward Main Street to signify the beginning of the Christmas season Dec. 5 in downtown Salado.
Recovering Soldier finds niche in ceramicsWhile deployed to Iraq in May of 2011 as a member of 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, an improvised explosive device detonated in close proximity to Spc. Sean Goetz. Sitting in the driver’s seat of a Caiman, the pressure of the explosion caused Goetz’s head to clash against the window with enough force to crack the 6-inch glass.
Commissaries start in-store plastic bag recycling programAfter shopping at the commissary, Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone Johnson, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, can bring his plastic bags on his next trip to the commissary. Customers can now recycle plastic bags by simply tossing them into the plastic bag recycling bins at the Clear Creek and Warrior Way commissaries.
Central Texas SWAT united through competitionThe Fort Hood Military Police, in partnership with the Harker Heights and Killeen Police Departments, invited the local police force’s Special Weapons and Tactics teams to share in the woe as they endured freezing temperatures this weekend during the third annual Central Texas SWAT Challenge.
13th FMSC inactivates, closes chapter on 72-year historySoldiers and Family members bid farewell to the 13th Financial Management Support Center during an inactivation ceremony at the Soldier Ministry Center Thursday. The 13th FMSC, a 42-Soldier unit which fell under the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), was originally constituted as the 13th Finance Section in 1942 at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind.
504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade prepares for KosovoIII Corps announced Tuesday that a battalion-plus-sized task force from the 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade will deploy about 500 Soldiers to Kosovo early next year to assume the Multinational Battle Group-East’s mission as part of the Balkans-18 rotation. They will replace the 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade from Fort Bragg, N.C.
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Phantom Voices
Phantom Voices
“No, I just started.” - Derick Furr, retired
“No, not done yet.” - Jacque Foster, civilian
“Yes, I’m done. I got it done early this year.” - Kenneth Wendland, retired
“Not yet, still have more to do.” - 2nd Lt. Stephen Harding, 3rd Cav. Regt.
“No, I always procrastinate.” - Chief Warrant Officer 4 Tom Brautigan, Div. West
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Justice Served
Court Martial results:
At a General Court-Martial Oct. 18, Staff Sgt. Fulgencio Vidal, 615th Aviation Support Battalion, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, was found guilty of two specifications of aggravated sexual assault and one specification of an indecent act. Vidal sexually assaulted a fellow Soldier in a bunker in Afghanistan in the presence of another Soldier. The enlisted panel sentenced him to be confined for 15 years, to be reduced to the grade of E-1, to forfeit all pay and allowances and to be discharged from the service with a Dishonorable Discharge.
At a Special Court-Martial 21 Oct, Pfc. Matthew Sperringer, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, was found guilty of two specifications of being absent without leave (AWOL). A military judge sentenced him to be c...
At a General Court-Martial Oct. 18, Staff Sgt. Fulgencio Vidal, 615th Aviation Support Battalion, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, was found guilty of two specifications of aggravated sexual assault and one specification of an indecent act. Vidal sexually assaulted a fellow Soldier in a bunker in Afghanistan in the presence of another Soldier. The enlisted panel sentenced him to be confined for 15 years, to be reduced to the grade of E-1, to forfeit all pay and allowances and to be discharged from the service with a Dishonorable Discharge.
At a Special Court-Martial 21 Oct, Pfc. Matthew Sperringer, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, was found guilty of two specifications of being absent without leave (AWOL). A military judge sentenced him to be c...
