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Soldiers discuss last minute details before the record
Army Physical Fitness Test.
2175th Soldiers get ready for lunch.
2175th Mi l i tary Pol ice Company, Camp As Sayl iyah, Qatar
THE REGULATOR
APRIL 2012
2175th Military
Police Co
Commander
CPT Shane Spellman
Executive Officer
1LT John Bodkins
First Sergeant
1SG Bobby Richards
HQ Platoon Sergeant
SFC Ryan White
1st Platoon Leader
2LT Thomas Goehring
1st Platoon Sergeant
SFC Michael Lilly
2nd Platoon Leader
2LT Randall Paton
2nd Platoon Sergeant
SFC Ryan Williams
3rd Platoon Leader
1LT Tommy Ervie
3rd Platoon Sergeant
SFC James Stark
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Yet another month has come
and gone. April is upon us
and the weather is changing.
With that change though
comes one month closer to
home. The Soldiers of the
2175th are performing their
missions at a high level. The
opportunity for military
schools has presented itself
and we have had numerous
Soldiers graduate from WLC
recently. The educational
opportunities are exceptional
here as well and countless
Soldiers have used the educa-
tion assets to their benefit.
We strive to keep families
updated through numerous
forms of media. From the
newsletter to the
ARMYFRG.ORG website to
the FACE-BOOK page.
Please check out all of those
forms of media.
God Bless, As time were
speed we know it won’t be
long until we are home with
our loved ones again.
COMMANDER’S CORNER
As I write this month, I want to wish you
all a Happy Easter and great month of
April. Over the last month we have en-
joyed a mild trend in the weather seeing
temperatures of only around 80-90 de-
grees. As we move into the month of
April we are all going to miss this so
called cool spell. During March we saw
the re enlistment ceremonies for some of
our Soldiers that took place under the base
flagpole here on CAS. I want to con-
gratulate all those that were a part of this
ceremony and have decided to extend
their career with the Missouri Army Na-
tional Guard. As the months move by,
our Soldiers are continuing to set the tone
for the camp with everything that they do. I
am so very proud of the work and dedication
that our Soldiers have shown and continue to
exude as we draw one more month closer to
our return home. Hopefully you have been
able to see more of the pictures of your loved
ones on our FACEBOOK site as well as
through them. If not please let us know on
the site and we will do our best to capture
your Soldier on there as well. Once again I
want to wish you a Happy Easter and upcom-
ing month of April.
1SG Richards
1SG PROUDLY PRESENTS
FRG SPOTLIGHT
An early spring, has us getting ready for the
5th annual golf tournament, this has kept the
FRG busy.
Several of the ladies met to box up and mail
packages to the unit, hope you have received
them and enjoying the goodies.
The next event after the golf tournament, will
be the Family Day which will be held in Mo-
berly, in July. Thanks to Dana McCune, who
has been working with the City of Moberly
plus the businesses as it looks like it will be a
great event. The worst part is, not having the
full unit here to enjoy this.
Now, that we are on the down hill side of
this deployment, we all seem to be count-
ing down the months, weeks and days until
everyone is back safe and sound with us.
Our thoughts and prayers are with each and
everyone of the soldiers in the unit.
Keep safe,
Mama Z
Thanks to everyone for the
support and prayers.
CPT Spellman
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MUSTACHE MARCH
Above SSG Chaney shows off his mus-
tache before going on duty.
Right SGT Johnston prepares to run a
5K.
Below SGM Hubbard finishes running
the 5K.
Bottom right 2LT Goehring has be-
come very attached to his mustache.
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Soldiers of the 2175th took their semi annual Army Physical Fitness Test in March. The Army Physical
Fitness Test consists of Push Ups, Sit Ups, and a 2 Mile Run.
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SPC Douglas and SPC Allen from the 2175th and other Sol-
diers from the 175th MP BN Participate in the 2012 Qatar
Combat Run.
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By: SPC Michelle Hurt
As deployed soldiers, there are
times throughout the deploy-
ment when we get down, get
bored, and just want to go
home. Of course that is not
possible, so that is why the
Army Morale Welfare and Rec-
reation (MWR) is here. The
MWR here in theater has it a
little different than the MWR
back home in the States, but
according to Tony Randall,
Director of the MWR at Camp
As Sayliyah Qatar, the MWR
mission doesn't change. “Keep
your Morale up, take care of
your welfare and give you some
kind of recreation to do that.
That’s what MWR does for
every base all over” says Ran-
dall. Camp As Sayliyah (CAS)
is unique and different than
other places in theater. At CAS
the MWR can take trips off
post, whereas other places in
theater, that is not a possibility.
On other posts in theater the
MWR offers gyms, and swim-
ming pools and other opportuni-
ties for physical fitness to help
keep moral and welfare up.
They also organize for the
Armed forces Entertainment to
come through to provide enter-
tainment for the troops. Here at
CAS soldiers are “luckier than
most” according to Randall.
Here soldiers can take trips into
the city of Doha, experience the
culture, see the sights, and just
get away for a little while. Ara-
bian horse races, camel races
and drag racing are some of the
activities offered to soldiers at
CAS. There are also day trips
that can be taken to the beach to
these trips, but it is worth it”
says Nichols.
The MWR is always planning
something or offering some-
thing for the soldiers here to
keep you going. A calendar is
put out every month with sport-
ing events such as flag football,
dart tournaments, or pool tour-
naments, as well as things such
as bingo night or karaoke night.
There's always something hap-
pening on and off post and there
easier to interact with them”
says Nichols. The Malls in
Doha are popular places to visit
on squad trips. Doha has two
malls; The City Center Mall and
The Villagio Mall. Both malls
have ice skating rinks and big
food courts with lots to choose
from; including some American
cuisine like McDonalds, Apple-
bee's, and Subway, and lots of
unique stores to shop. There is
definitely plenty to do here and
for most soldiers it's just finding
the time to do it “I have sacri-
ficed a lot of sleep to go on
is always something different to
do. “The biggest thing is, we
are here to support you, you
guys are the ones that are stand-
ing on the wall protecting us
and allowing us to do the things
that we do every day. And a lot
of us take that for granted” says
Randall.
Morale, Welfare and Recreation for Deployed Soldiers
SPC NICHOLS ON AN INLAND SEA TOUR
experience something new.
Nichols went on the inland sea
picnic trip which included rid-
ing over sand dunes in a 4
wheel vehicle, having a tradi-
tional BBQ at the beach, surfing
the sand dunes on snow boards
and riding camels. She also
went on a city tour which took
them to see all the important
and historic sites around Doha,
including the Pearl monument,
all the government buildings
and even the Amir's own per-
sonal mosque. The MWR per-
sonnel are very knowledgeable
about the history and culture of
Qatar and are always telling you
the background and history of
everything you see.
Soldiers here at CAS also have
the opportunity to go off post in
groups or squads on their own.
“With the squad trip you get a
little more interaction with the
people and after going on MWR
trips and learning about the
people and culture it is a lot
participate in water sports, surf
the sand dunes, or even go on a
deep sea fishing trip.
SPC Jamie Nichols has been on
two MWR trips so far and says
they really do help boost mo-
rale. “We really need this, really
need to get out, need a break to
get out and sit down at a restau-
rant and shop for gifts for loved
ones” said Nichols. Everyone
on the trips agrees it is a chance
to go have some fun and see and
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The Villagio Mall
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Important Phone Numbers
Hannibal Armory (573) 221-4471
State Chaplain (573) 638-9618
Red Cross (877) 272-7337
IMPORTANT WEBSITES
www.tricareonline.com
www.armyonesource.com
www.moguard.com
www.armyfrg.org
Military Community and Family Policy
Weekly Newsletter
http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/mcfp/weekly
April BIRTHDAYS Write me
Yellow Ribbon
Reintegration Program
Events
Saint Louis, MO
October 20 & 21
December 1 & 2
Location TBD
FIRST NAME LAST NAME
2175TH MP CO
BOX 523
SPC BAKER KIRSTEN ANNE 30-Apr
SPC BRANDON PETER EDMOND 19-Apr
SSG CHANCE JASON KENNEDY 15-Apr
SPC HUDNALL WILLIAM RUSSELL 1-Apr
SPC HURT MICHELLE LYNN 5-Apr
SSG MALLETT CHERIE ANN 23-Apr
SPC NEUROHR HENRY MICHAEL 20-Apr
SPC OCONNOR SHANE ANDREW 15-Apr
SPC POMEROY JUSTIN ALAN 14-Apr
SGT SMITH MALCOLM WAYNE 16-Apr
SPC WEIDE CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL 20-Apr