The Bulge BusterSummer 2011

DiviSion CommanDermaj. Gen. eldon P. regua

CommanD SerGeant majorCommand Sgt. maj. Paul Belanger

PuBliC affairS offiCermaj. mark Williford

(Deployed)

Senior PuBliC affairS nComaster Sgt. Dave tompson

eDitorStaff Sgt. Danial lisarelli

StaffSgt. les taranto

Spc. omari SimpsonSpc. Chelsey Goebel

layout & DeSiGnSpc. Brent uebel

the Bulge Buster is published twice a year in the interest of all personnel of the 75th mission Command training Division (mCtD). it is an unofficial publication authorized under the pro-visions of ar 25-30. it is written, edited and pub-lished by the Public Affairs Office, 75th MCTD attn: afKr-ttX-Pao, 14555 Scholl St., Houston, tX 77034, phone 832-380-7072/7071, fax 832-380-7036. editorial views and the opin-ions expressed in the publication are not neces-sarily those of the Department of Defense,Dept. of the army or the HQ 75th Div (mCtD). use of the pronoun “he” and its forms are used by the Buglebuster to include both masculine and feminine gender. Contributions of material are welcomed. email comments and story ideas to tSD075bulgebuster@usar.army.mil. the editor reserves the right to edit submitted copy for clari-ty and propriety. With the exception of copyright-ed or syndicated materials and photographs (oth-er than u.S. army), all materials may be printed without permission if applicable credit is given the author or contributor. the publication may be viewed at www.armyreserves.army.mil/75th.

Division Map

Commanding General’s Column

Command Sergeant Major’s Column

Division History

Joint Reserve Center and75th Division Commanders

Command Group - Former and Current

Coordinating Staff/ HHC/ Special Staff

Mission Command Training Brigades

Best Warrior Compitition/AFRICOM Mission 75th Division at NASA

Excellence in Safety

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“T raining is every-thing and every-

thing is training.”

mG eldon P. regua

Commanding General’s Column

uSarC as i received a hand-written note in october 2008 from mG Bell expressing his displeasure on a uS-arC safety inspection. you rose to the task as the 75th was awarded the Level I Safety Award from LTG Stultz this past may as the top major sub-ordinate command safety program in the entire uSarC in training year 2010. the Division was also awarded a safety streamer another superb per-formance in 2009. thank you for all your hard work.

With respect to the number of qualified battle staff non-

commissioned officers, the division went from 65 to over 300. fantastic numbers, but more importantly, these BSnCos are training nCos of deploy-ing units on battle staff operations. in 2010, you introduced virtual Bat-tle Space (vBS)-2 training which is

tional Guard and senior mentor gener-al officers on your superb performance at all First Army mobilization training centers.

over 130 of you mobilized and deployed from the ConuS re-

placement Center (CrC) out of fort Benning, Georgia to work on the staff of the multi-national Security transi-tion Command (mnStC-i) later re-named uS forces-iraq (advise and train) in Baghdad(victory Base, in-ternational Zone, joint Base Shield), Camp taji and other locations. you performed superbly over there. Over 150 of you were mobilized as either cross-leveled soldiers or aug-mentees to serve in both iraq and af-ghanistan, same story, outstanding performance. During two uSarC battle focus readiness reviews in 2009 and 2010 presided by the uSarC Deputy Com-

m a n d i n g G e n e r a l s , by major G e n e r a l s alan Bell and ron S h o l a r , your readi-ness metrics were well above that of you peer t w o - s t a r

commands. Congratulations.

in the safety area, the Division had the worst safety program in the

it has been a distinct honor and privilege to command the 75th Division these past three

years. my wife, Cirella and i have enjoyed working with the profession-als you are in what is one of the top performing two-star commands in the army reserve. i would like to thank lieutenant General Jack C. Stultz, Commanding General, united States army reserve Command (uSarC) for his trust and confidence in me to command the 75th Division.

the Division has accomplished so much in the past three years that

i could not list them all in this short ar-ticle but would like to highlight a few. you all certainly contributed to the success of operations iraqi freedom, enduring freedom and new Dawn in a huge manner by conducting your training mission everyday in an out-standing and professional manner. the Divi-sion trained over 430 de-ploying bat-talion, ex-peditionary sustainment commands, and brigade or equiva-lents over the past 36 months in a su-perior manner. laudatory comments were received by active, reserve, na-

75th MCTD CommanderMaj. Gen. Eldon P. Regua

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Make Ready!

Commanding General’s Columndy; Command Sergeant major (CSm) Paul Be-langer, the Di-vision senior enlisted leader will retire next month in august. thanks CSm for all your support. to the cur-rent brigade commanders, Brigadier Generals mark mcQueen, Karlynn o’Shaughnessy, john Hanley, eddie Chesnut and megan tatu, thank you

and Godspeed as you continue to lead 75th Division Soldiers.

i want to congratulate and pass on my best

wishes to the command team of Brigadier Gen-eral (Promotable) jim-mie jay and rosemary Wells. I am confident that they will build on the successes of the 75th Division to even greater heights of readiness and performance.

in conclusion, Ci-rella and i ask

that God bless you and your families and may God bless the united States of america.

sion Command” entails so much more than just Battle Command to include command and control, the element of “Design” and other new concepts which have been derived as a result of being at war for almost 10 years. i ask you to study it, practice it and embrace it. Soon, the 75th will emulate all that “mission Command” entails.

in the area of family readiness Groups (frG), you continue to

build the number of frG volunteers at each unit for which i and my wife, Ci-rella thank you. We need to take care of our Soldiers’ families and not for-

get about meeting their needs months after redeployment.

again, it has been a pleasure to work with such great warrior-

citizens of the 75th, my battle bud-

individual, squad and platoon simula-tions to our client units at fort Hood, fort Hunter liggett and fort mcCoy in an outstanding manner. the young soldiers love this training. i challenge you to continue this type training giv-en the reduction of resources in the coming years.

the Division soldiers also partici-pated in a number of overseas

missions to include theater security cooperation missions in africa Com-mand, the newest of the combatant commands. Keep up the great work here and i am sure the other CoComS will be calling on the 75th Division for training missions and exercises. the Division ex-celled in the conduct of the army reserve Warrior exercises and Combat Support training exercises, respectively. you ap-plied your mission command expertise to train battalion and brigade staffs on their commander’s training objectives (Cto’s). the Division be-cause of all your great operational work will officially be renamed the 75th training Division (mission Com-mand) on 1 october 2011. Why “mis-sion Command”. easy, the term “mis-

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“T oday, the division has

over 300 fully-trained Battle Staff NCOs who daily provide our Nation’s deploy-ing units with the necessary training in Tactical Operations Center operations to fight, win and survive on the battlefield.”

Major’s ColumnCommand Sergeant

war nor in peace will you ever accept failure or be content with mediocre performance of your tasks. I shall fol-low with pride and pleasure your fu-ture achievements in this war and the active leadership which I confidently expect you to assume in civil life when you have returned to your homes. I shall always be glad to hear from any of you and I do hope that none of you will ever fail to visit me when you are in a position to do so. Happy memories of our months together will brighten the remaining days of my life.” (ex-cerpt from maj. Gen. Porter’s farewell address, 1945) God Bless you and our great nation and all the men and women who wear a uniform today and the families that support them. “maKe reaDy”

Paul BelangerCommand Sergeant major75th mission Command training Di-vision

last few years and i am hopeful that i in a small way contributed to that suc-cess. there are not many jobs in america to-day that can compare to the emotions of leading Soldiers in harm’s way. i have been blessed over the years to have a great family support. through-

out my career they have supported me in every way pos-sible. the debt i owe them is beyond pay-ment. Without them, i would not be where i am today.

When i as-sumed the

position of division Command Sergeant major, the 75th had

about 65 trained Battle Staff nCos, many of whom were not in a Battle Staff position. for a division whose primary responsibility and mandate was to provide Battle Staff training, this was unacceptable. today, the di-vision has over 300 fully-trained Bat-tle Staff nCos who daily provide our nation’s deploying units with the nec-essary training in tactical operations Center operations to fight, win and survive on the battlefield. I am jus-tifiably proud of all of you who have made that accomplishment a reality. in addition, there have been over 240 enlisted promotions, 18 of those were to the highest enlisted rank of sergeant major.

and so, not only in ending my tenure with the 75th Division

but in ending my career with the army “I leave you knowing that neither as a division nor as individuals, neither in

“orders have been received assigning me to a new duty. i

must depart immediately. i have never appreciated any other military assign-ment so much as i appreciate the op-portunity that i have had to serve with you. i have never so thoroughly enjoyed any other service. i feel that with you i have rendered to my Country the most im-portant and the most effective service of my career…”

the above is from maj. Gen. ray

e. Porter’s farewell address to the Sol-diers of the 75th Division dated june, 4 1945. i could not have said it any better. i retire from the army effec-tive august 10, 2011 after almost 40 years of service. in that time, i have seen active duty in the marine Corps, a member of the marine reserve, and Nevada National Guard, finally end-ing in the army reserve. i have been stationed from Camp lejeune, n.C. to Camp Parks, Calif. i have been to Southeast asia and Southwest asia. i have trained in the jungles of Panama and the desert of new mexico. i have had the privilege of serving with some of the greatest citizens this country has produced. ending one’s career as the Command Sergeant major of the ar-my’s only mission Command training Division is probably, no is the singular most memorable achievement in my career. i am very proud of the success that we as a division have had over the

75th MCTD CSMCSM Paul Belanger

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Division History

The Battle of the Ruhr

february 1945: the divi-sion deployed to Holland as part of the viii Corps of the Second British army. the division was in 3 countries and assigned to 4 army Groups in a short 10 week period. March 1945: the battle of the ruhr would last from 31 march until 15 april.

Post-VE Daymay 8, 1945: the

75th infantry Division assumed security and military government du-

ties in Westphalia, Ger-many. for its participation in WWii, unit members received 4 Distinguished Service Crosses, 193 Silver Stars, 7 legion of merits, 30 Soldier’s medals, and 1,321 Bronze Star Medals. the Division suffered nu-merous casualties, includ-ing 817 Soldiers killed in action, 3,314 wounded in action, and 111 who died from their wounds.

the history of the 75th Division extends back to the combat days of World War ii as the 75th infantry Di-

vision. April 1943: the unit activated as the 75th infantry Divi-sion at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri with an authorized strength of 15,514. April 1944: The 4th Army Commander recognizes the division with a better than satisfactory rating for their per-formance in the louisiana field maneuvers. November 1944: 75th infantry Division deploys via ship to england.

Ardennes Campaign December 1944: the unit

moved from england to france and found itself a part of the ar-dennes Campaign, or the “Bat-tle of the Bulge” as it is more commonly known. january 1945: units of the 75th Division, attached to 3rd armor Division, make contact with the en-emy near ocquier, Belgium. on the 15th of that month, the division had its bloodiest day of combat. During the entire month, there were 465 killed and 1707 wounded in action.

The Colmar Campaignfebruary 1945: the division was assigned to the 7th

army and boarded trains for alsace, france. the division secured the North and East flank of the city, and was part of the effort to finally push the Germans out of France.

Left: Just before the Battle of the Ruhr, 31 March - 15 April 1945, the 75th Divi-sion attacked the last strip of land held by the Nazis on the west banks of the Ruhr and Maas Rivers. Here CPT Bogardus briefs sol-diers of C Company, 291st REGT, 75th Division, just before leaving the com-mand post in Beegden, Hol-land for a patrol.

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Spanish trail. 1989: the 75th maC received ar-my-wide recognition with the devel-opment of a Battle Projection Center. the unit wins an army Communities of excellence award. 1990 and 1991: the 75th maC trained units for deployment to opera-tions Desert Shield/Storm. the unit receives numerous awards for excel-lence, including the Superior unit award, the auSa/roa Walter t. Ker-

win award, and the roa outstanding large unit award. october 1993: the 75th maC restruc-tures is designated the 75th Division (exercise) with 5 subordinate Bri-gades. the em-phasis of the 75th Division (eX) re-mained training. the Division pro-vided simulations

exercises, and command and staff training for all reserve Component battalion and higher headquarters in its area of operation. the division also assumed the responsibility for laneS training exercises for Combat Service Support and selected Combat and Combat Support units. 1995: the Division wins its second army Communities of excellence

1967: the 75th maC administers “Blue flag alpha” to the 36th infantry Brigade, texas national Guard. 1969: the 75th maC performed ex-ercises across the country from fort lee, va. to fort irwin, Calif. involving more than 9,000 Soldiers. 1973: Da initiates the “total force Concept” in which the 75th maC is a key player. the maC trains newly-de-veloped military training Commands. 1977: the 75th maC began con-

ducting computer-based exercises. Computer-assisted map exercises were one of the first simulations conducted. 1980: the 75th maC moved fully into the computer age using micro-computers and modern communica-tions equipment. 1983: Ground breaking for the new Sergeant major (SGm) macario Gar-cia reserve Center in Houston on old

Post-WWII Historynovember 1950: the 75th in-

fantry Division re-activated as an army reserve Division at Houston, texas. February 1952: the 75th Division was allotted to the Organized Reserve Corps. 1955: the Department of the army (Da) deactivated the Division except for a Headquarters (HQ) and Head-quarters and Headquarters Company (HHC). this be-came the origin of the 75th ma-neuver area Com-mand (maC). February 1957: Da designated the unit the 75th maC, one of two prototype units. the original mis-sion of the maC was to train com-manders and staffs of Battalion thru Corps level units. the 75th maC continues to grow and accepts new training responsibili-ties like furnishing umpires and con-trollers for command post and field training exercises. the 4th army gave the 75th maC the responsibility to perform army train-ing tests and Command Post exercis-es at platoon level.

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posed of 298 Priority and 643 tradi-tional units throughout the uS army reserve and army national Guard. January 27, 2003: the 75th Div (TS) was mobilized for the first time since World War ii in support of op-eration enduring freedom and the Global War on terror (GWot). the division sent Soldiers to afghanistan and iraq on training missions, repre-senting the most significant deploy-

ment of 75th Division Soldiers since World War ii.

over the next several years, the 75th DIV (TS) mobilized and

trained thousands of Soldiers for op-erations iraqi freedom and enduring freedom, including the 39th, 256th, and 56th Brigade Combat teams. in 2006, under the operation control of

award. October 1999: the 75th Division (eX) was re-designated as the 75th Di-vision (training Support), integrating active Component and reserve Com-ponent Soldiers into one unit. the 75th Division (tS) became an integrated organization with an au-thorized strength of: 799 Active Com-ponent (aC) Soldiers, 2,265 reserve Component (rC) Soldiers, 35 nation-al Guard (nG) Soldiers and 80 civilians. operational command and control headquarters of the division was with the fifth unit-ed States army, fort Sam Hous-ton, texas. the mission of the Division changed to align with the training Support XXi plan. this established a more formal relationship between the division and its client units. 1999: the division structure had HHC, 75th Division and 1st Brigade located in Houston, tex-as. the 2nd Brigade was head-quartered at fort Sam Houston, texas, the 3rd Brigade at fort ri-ley, Kan., and the 4th Brigade at fort Sill, okla. 2000: 1st Brigade executed Battle Command Staff training (BCSt) for 39 brigade and battalion-level head-quarters. 2000: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Brigades provided training support and mobili-zation assistance for a client base com-

the first army, the division undertook its most complex mission ever when it provided post-mobilization training and assistance for the 36th Combat aviation Brigade (CaB) at fort Hood, texas. the 36th CaB, comprised of over 2700 Soldiers from 44 states, deployed to iraq in the late summer, 2006.

Present/FutureThe 75th Division (TS) officially

became the 75th Battle Command training Division (BCtD) in no-vember 2007 and now has coast-to-coast training oversight as the headquarters element for the new Battle Command training Bri-gades (BCtB) based in alabama, California, illinois, new jersey, and texas. from october 2006 thru August 2007, re-flagging ceremonies were held in four of these states as the 1/78th, the 1/85th, the 1/87th, and the 1/91st respectively became the 2/75th, 3/75th, 4/75th and the 5/75th. in summer 2008, HHC and 1st BCtB will make the move to the

new joint reserve Center located at ellington field just south of Houston.

the 75th Division remains a dy-namic, integrated aC/rC orga-

nization dedicated to providing high-fidelity, realistic training/assessment/mobilization to our client units located throughout the united States and its territories.

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Ellington Field75th Division

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75th Division Commanders

as part of the army reserve transforamtion process, the 75th Battle Command training Division (BCtD) tran-sistions to the 75th mission Command training Division (mCtD). on july 16, 2011, Brig. Gen. jimmie jaye Wells takes command of the 75th Division to oversee the change. Since its activation in april 1943, the 75th

was led by all of the commanding generals pictured here.

mG eldon P. reguaaug 2008 - july 2011

mG Steven P. Bestmay 2004 - aug 2008

mG Perry v. DalbyDec 2000 - may 2004

mG Darrel W. mcDanieljan 1997 - Dec 2000

mG Claude j. robertsapr 1993 - nov 1996

mG Dionel e. avilesapr 1989 - apr 1993

mG Guilford G. Wilsonoct 1984 - apr 1989

mG Harry a. Conradaug 1981 - aug 1984

mG robert e. Crossermay 1979 - aug 1981

mG Kenneth a. Kuyendallmay 1975 - may 1979

mG felix a. Davismay 1965 - may 1975

mG George P. munsonjan 1960 - may 1965

MG Jack Whitfieldfeb 1957 - jan 1960

BG Charles r. Doranoct 1945 - nov 1945

mG arthur a. Whitejun 1945 - oct 1945

mG ray e. Porterjan 1945 - jun 1945

mG fay B. Prickettaug 1943 - jan 1945

mG Willard S. Paulapr 1943 - aug 1943

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Former Command Group

ms. janice Cummingsexecutive Secretary

Command Sgt. maj.thomas Boyce

Col Peter foremanChief of Staff

maj. Gen. Steven BestCommanding General

Brig. Gen.edward arntson

Deputy Commanding Generalmrs. rita Price

Command executive Officer

maj. Glennie BurksSecretary of General Staff

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Current Command Group

ms. janice Cummingsexecutive Secretary

Command Sgt. maj.Paul Belanger

lt. Col.Christopher Govekar

Chief of Staff

Brig. Gen.john H. H. turner iiiDeputy Commanding

General

maj. Gen.eldon P. regua

Commanding General

mr. Christopher GovekarCommand executive

Officermaj. tyson voekelSecretary of General Staff

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G 1 had the privilege to submit both of di-

vision headquarters two company grade officers for the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award.

G1-Personnelgade S1, Division G1, and uS army reserve Command’s G1 participated in a 2-1/2 day G1 Workshop in Hous-ton highlighted by a behind-the-scenes viP tour of the naSa johnson Space

Center with an astronaut guide. the workshop covered critical human resources tasks with best practices and lessons learned among the par-ticipants. the workshop com-plimented bi-

monthly conference calls. in order to provide better support and understand-ing of brigades operations, G1 Soldiers pursued observer Controller/trainer certification to proactively participate in mission command exercises.

G1 had the privilege to submit both of division headquarters

two company grade officers for the General Douglas macarthur leader-ship award. one nominee garnered uS army reserve honors in addition to receiving the Reserve Officer As-sociation Warrant Officer of the Year award.

a high visibility uSarC issue was senior grade over strength of over

200 colonels, lieutenant colonels, ser-geants major, and master sergeants. numerous and lengthy discussions down to group level along ensured 75th mission Command training Di-vision complied with the directive. Close coordination with uSarC G1 entitled the division to overgrade es-sential oC/t positions in order to con-tinue mission manning.

gades’ drilling reservists performed their duties. the results were constant two-way conversations to accomplish numerous personnel actions and pro-vide technical advice when the bri-gades most need-ed them.

as the full-time man-

power reduced from 17 to 7 per-sonnel without drop of workload, G1 earnestly em-ployed Knowl-edge manage-ment tools such as Share Point, common use of the division shared drive, and aKo forms to efficiently interact with the brigades and remote G1 troop Program unit Soldiers.

Special activities within G1 in-clude family Programs, yel-

low ribbon, alcohol and Drug Control, and Casualty operations. family Programs aggressively conducted family readiness Group training, regional youth leadership conferences, and inter-active youth activities. the new alcohol and Drug Program direc-tor conducted on-site specialized training for each brigade, group and detachment unit within the di-vision. Sensitive casualty notifica-tion and assistance occurred on av-erage once a week, always with an extremely short suspense to care for fallen Soldiers’ families.

in accordance with regua’s guid-ance, G1 drilled down two lev-

els to the groups to provide first-hand essential information. over 70 Soldiers from Group S1, Bri-

G1 provided outstanding Human resources services within the division while leading initia-

tives to enhance higher headquarters procedures. During maj. Gen. eldon P. regua’s tenure, three G1s, one G1 Sergeant major, and two Human re-sources Officers served the division. as the second largest staff section within division headquarters, G1 had administrative oversight of family Programs, the Surgeon, and Chaplain.

Split operations highlighted the most significant initiative within

G1. G1 personnel from each branch provided support during the brigade Battle training assemblies which oc-curred during a different weekend from the division Bta. in keeping with regua’s intent to observe brigades during their training and report back to division, G1 took the extra step to pro-vide proactive service when the bri-

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C urrently, the Division is

leading USARC with 100% of in-spections rated as adequate.

G2-Physical Security

rently undergoing a second revision as threats to our nation continue to evolve. the key areas of this program have been continuous education, en-suring all personnel complete at lev-el i training annually, and directing the units to have trained AT Level II offi-cers managing the at Programs within the division and brigades. the division has hosted two Anti-Terrorism Officer Basic Courses during regua’s tenure, ensuring the training of 83 appointed AT Level II officers in the division as well other commands. Dealing with the emerging terrorist threat required regua to also implement a command policy regarding at requirements in may 2011 to ensure that commands establish more detailed plans to secure and defend personnel, their families, and critical infrastructure from acts of terrorism.

priate security clearance. under regua’s tenure, this percentage in-creased to 96% of all division per-sonnel meeting security clearance requirements. regua also ensured that the entire division was staffed with trained Security managers with access to the joint Personnel adjudication System to manage the Personnel Security Program. The first division-wide Personnel Security Standard operating Pro-cedure (SoP) was also developed during his tenure.

Information Securityunderstanding the need to ac-

cess and use classified information to enhance the training of client units, Regua emphasized the need to use real-world classified infor-mation to develop the scenarios for division exercises. although there is a learning curve for most in dealing with classified informa-

tion, regua’s guidance ensured that classified information was safe-guarded at all times. the implementation of the first division Informa-tion Security SoP and Classified Exercise SOP, which was drafted in 2009 and taught at the Senior leaders exercise Design Course, ensured

that the standards of ar 380-5 were met.

Anti-Terrorism and Force Pro-tection

regua’s mission to protect 75th mCtD personnel, their families, and facilities were outlined in the first division Anti-terrorism (at) Plan and Program con-structed in 2009. the at Plan is cur-

During maj. Gen. eldon P. regua’s tenure as the 75th mission Command training

Division (mCtD) Commanding Gen-eral, the following accomplishments and initiatives were achieved in the G2 Section:

Physical Securityensured that physical security

measures were in place to safeguard division personnel, prevent unauthor-ized access to equipment and facilities against sabotage, damage, and theft. regua ensured that the army intelli-gence standards were strictly enforced across the division. His efforts result-ed in the division passing 34 uS army reserve Command (uSarC) Physical Security inspections with an adequate rating. Currently, the Division is lead-ing uSarC with 100% of inspections rated as adequate. regua’s success was due to him ensuring that 68 ap-pointed physical security officers were properly trained by host-ing two uSarC Physi-cal Security workshops. Some of those trained were from other ma-jor Service Commands which demonstrated regua’s dedication not only to the Physical Se-curity Program in the division but also to other units as well.

Personnel SecuritySecurity clearances play an intri-

cate part in the readiness of Soldiers for mobilization and the ability to train staffs and conduct exercises utilizing classified information. When Regua took command, security clearance statistics for the division were 80% of required personnel having the appro-

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G3-Operationsa separate initiative, coordination with the fort mcCoy non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) Academy was initiated, which now provides a dedicated Battle Staff nCo Course that is conducted by 75th mCtD Soldiers which allows for increased strength in assigned Battle Staff nCos division-wide.

the division also assumed Cor duties that provide contract

oversight and acquisition of a follow-on contract worth approximately $60 million. in conjunction with the divi-sion G6 office, USARC and the Na-tional Simulation Center, the division is working to develop a Distributed Simulation Plan to digitally connect all of the BCtCs with training centers and home stations throughout conti-nental united States.

Since regua took command of 75th mCtD, the division has

completed two separate successful Battle focused readiness reviews, which resulted in accolades from the uSarC staff. With regua’s added emphasis on individual Weapons Qualification, Battle Staff NCO train-ing and observer Controller trainer (oC/t) training, the division experi-enced a noted increase in readiness. Individual Weapons Qualification has increased from 36% qualified in 2009 to 68% qualified in 2011. The divi-sion now has 77% of Soldiers in the grade of staff sergeant thru master sergeant Battle Staff trained, as com-pared to only a small number of Battle Staff-trained NCOs when Regua first took command. With an aggressive observer Controller/trainer (oC/t) training program within the brigades, the division has increased the number of trained oC/ts from 68% in 2009 to 96% in 2011.

with Combatant Command (CoCom) to support over 45 missions in Cuba, Kosovo, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Belize and multiple countries within the afri-can Continent.

the division fielded the Joint Land Component Constructive train-

ing Capability-entity resolution fed-eration to 1st, 2nd and 5th Brigades, one Semi-automated forces 5.1 to 3rd and 4th Brigades, Battle Com-mand Sustainment Support System, and maneuver Control System. the 1st Brigade Battle Command train-ing Center (BCtC) was completed in 2010. the division G3 worked to pub-lish the mission Command training Strategy (mCtS) and implementa-tion Plan. this document will replace the army Digital training Strategy. Damo-trS was briefed on the 75th mCtD mission essential require-ments in an effort to align our reserve component training requirements with the active army and national Guard for fiscal year 2012 and beyond. With-in those requirements are justifications to transform our Battle Projection Centers at each brigade into mission Command training Centers (mCtC) along with the technology and person-nel additions at each of those sites.

the G3 developed the Senior leaders exercise Planning-De-

velopers Course and Senior leaders orientation Course, providing internal training to key leaders of the division. a dedicated Simulation operations Officer course was also developed for the division with critical coordination from the US Army G8 office.

Since that approval, the division has executed two successful

classes which helped to fill information operations positions in the brigades. as

a lasting legacy: During the past three years, the 75th mission Command

training Division (mCtD), under the leadership of maj. Gen. eldon P. regua, has borne the lion’s share of battle staff readiness training for de-ploying uS army reserve units in preparation for the various levels of the army force Generation model. feedback from trained units has been overwhelmingly positive. lessons learned have indicated that the 75th mCtD has had a direct and pivotal impact on the nation’s war effort, which clearly makes the 75th mCtD the premier reserve training division in the uS army reserve and reinforcing the motto, “make ready.”

Since regua’s arrival in 2008, the division has accomplished

a number of critical milestones and has experienced an increase in over-all readiness. the division has trained 431 deploying headquarters with over 106,502 Soldiers assigned. it has also developed an ongoing relationship

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G4-Logistics

75th Division has a rich history dat-ing back to World War ii. regua has always emphasized the importance of “telling our story.” regua kept the division’s history alive by having the current division staff meet with our WWii veterans. He led by example,

personally attending annual reunions and special events; like when the french am-bassador awarded the french legio of Honor to a WWii veteran of the 75th Division. in 2009, regua sponsored a special visit for the 75th Division WWii veterans and their fam-ilies to the new Divi-sion Headquarters and 75th memorial.

the G4 bids a fond farewell to maj.

Gen. eldon P. regua. it has been a pleasure serving under his com-mand!

mation and skills needed to succeed. regua ensured the division met the uS army reserve Command’s annual food service train-ing requirement by hosting a very suc-cessful annual food Service Workshop. this training pre-pared the division’s food service person-nel for excellence as evidenced by uSarC naming the division’s food service program as one of the best in the army reserve. the G4 supported regua’s emphasis on property accountability by traveling to each of the brigades and conducting a 100% inventory.

under the leadership and guid-ance of regua, the division

successfully inventoried and moved the 75th memorial and its archival materials to ellington field joint re-serve Base. moving the memorial to

ellington jrB was especially prominent go-ing from a 480 square foot room to an 1100 square foot room. the

the G4 expresses its many thanks and warmest wishes to maj. Gen. eldon P. regua

and his family as they move on to a new assignment. During the course of regua’s command, the G4 took great pride in providing the best logistical support possible. in complying with the commanding general’s guidance, the G4 successfully planned and ex-ecuted the division headquarters’ re-location from the Sgt. maj macario Garcia reserve Center on old Spanish trail to the new ellington field joint reserve Base in november, 2008 in Houston, texas. this was a great ac-complishment, paving the way for the next 3 outstanding years.

in march 2009, with the full sup-port of regua, the G4 conducted

a logistics workshop with represen-tation from each of the brigades and Headquarters and Headquarters Com-pany. the workshop topics included transportation, property accountabil-ity, food operations and supply man-agement. the workshop provided the division’s logisticians with the infor-

ABOVE: French Legio of Honor. LEFT: WWII veteran Art Hab-ighorst receives the French Legio of Honor from Col. Brice Houdet, Military Attache from the French Embassy. Art Habighorst was a member of the 730th FA, of the 75th DIvision. (photo form the 75th Division museum)

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ManagementG6-Information

Professionals (CiSSP) and Security+ Certified professionals across the divi-sion. the branch instituted a 75th Di-vision ia SharePoint site that served as a central repository and collabora-tion site. implemented policies for computing environment security and monitored the ia training compliance. the branch also executed re-accredi-tation procedures to maintain Secure internet Protocol network (SirPnet) connectivity at the macario Garcia army reserve Center, and obtained a three year approval to Connect to SIPR for the access of classified in-formation. During 2009, the section procured and fielded Controlled Cryp-tographic equipment that consisted of 47 taClaneS/175D-miCro and 6 Simple Key loader (SKl) Data transfer Devices in support of classi-fied training exercises.

the Commo Branch assistance in the relocation to the armed

forces reserve Center at ellington field ensured activation of approxi-mately 2,200 voice, data and net-work connections for the facility. the Branch acquired network enhanced video teleconferencing equipment (vtC) with encryption capabilities to provide cost effective internet Proto-col (iP) based connectivity for classi-fied video and voice communications. the branch facilitated the upgrade of approximately 400 wireless network devices for the division. expanded the PBX switch capability to perform multiple teleconferences and support more than 90 participants simultane-ously. Since november 2008, the Commo Branch had coordinated and provided support for more than 1,150 vtCs and teleconferences.

were in place and operational. the G6 Section has provided voice, data, and network connectivity for more than 600 civilian and military members as-signed to the armed forces joint re-serve Center-ellington field.

the network Branch expanded the capability of the 75th Divi-

sion SharePoint Collaboration Site for the continued propagation of informa-tion across the 75th Division. this in-cluded training, content management, restructured site permissions, and the development of document workflows. additionally, the staff established a vista operating System migration strategy in 2010 and monitored the successful upgrade of 1,874 computer. the network Branch developed a vir-tual local area network solution for the 1st Bn, 23rd marine Corp unit via the army reserve network (arnet) to access marine Corps network resourc-es prior to the installation of the navy/marine Corps intranet (nmCi) in the armed forces joint reserve Center during 2009.

the ia/infoSeC Branch imple-mented the Distributive Defense

information assurance and accredita-tion Process (DiaCaP) to support the

long term information assur-ance and accreditation for the Distributive Simulations net-work (DSn) and equipment. in 2010, the Branch implemented the information assurance (ia) Workforce improvement Pro-gram for System administra-tors across the 75th Division. information assurance tech-nical personnel obtained more than 35 CompTIA Certified information Systems Security

mG regua’s assumption of command launched a new era for the G6 Sec-

tion. During his tenure, the G6 ap-plied forward thinking technology within net-centric operations that were instrumental to the 75th Division’s move to the next generation of readi-ness. mG regua challenged the G6 to incorporate cost effective technol-ogy and equipment into the division’s infrastructure through the fielding and standardization of Unified Battle Command Systems (uBCS), which enhanced the Division’s capability to perform its mission and incorporated the latest state of the art technology. the G6 administered the acquisition of life-cycle replacement of it equip-ment and effectively managed the dis-tribution and maintenance of division assets in excess of eight million dol-lars.

in november 2008, the 75th Di-vision HHC relocated from the

macario Garcia army reserve Cen-ter to the armed forces reserve joint reserve Center located on ellington field. the G6 ensured that 100% of the required communications and in-formation technology infrastructure

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ManagementG8-Resource

Soldier recognition from their pro-fessional community is impor-

tant. in 2009, mr. jerome jackson, the Resource Management Officer was recognized for his completion of the american Society of military Comp-trollers Certified Defense Financial Manager program. In fiscal year 2009, 1st Lt. Yosiah Hodge, Budget Officer, and Sgt. 1st Class Chrysanthia Davis, finance and accounting nCo, re-

ceived uSarC out-standing resource management awards. Davis was the uS-arC participant at the army level and received the assistant Secretary of the army financial manger & Comptroller award for fiscal year 2009. In fiscal year 2010,

the 75th mCt Division rm team was selected as the uSarC outstanding RM Team and the new Budget Offi-cer, Capt. Hakeem Holmes, received the USARC Budget Officer award. Holmes competed at the army level and was selected as the aSa(fm&C) outstanding Budget Officer award re-cipient for fiscal year 2010.

regua leaves command with a transition team in place for the

most significant fielding ever of a new management and financial system. Success of a business system like the General fund enterprise Business System, is determined in large part by the support of leadership. regua has been actively involved in the prepara-tion for the transition and set up his successor for success with the transi-tion scheduled for october 1, 2011.

mission support funds. although once again operating without a federal bud-get under a continuing resolution, the start of the new fiscal year in October of 2010 was the first year the Division had an annual budget for mission and mission support that was based on re-quirements and the tools in place to execute that budget efficiently.

ahead of other commands with-in uSarC, regua supported

the transition from manual travel vouch-ers to full use of the De-fense travel System. al-though man-dated for ci-

vilians and aGr Sol-diers, the G8 aggressively trained travel-ers, reviewers and approv-ers so that

troop Program unit Soldiers receive the prompt payment benefits of using DtS.

in keeping with regua’s guidance for mission and deployment par-

ticipation, members of the rm team participated in training the last 3 rota-tions of units identified with the Joint area Support Group mission in iraq. In fiscal years 2009 and 2010, the G8 team had Soldiers deployed in support of the uS forces-iraq mission.

the tenure of maj. Gen eldon P. regua as Commander of the 75th mission Command

training Division has been a dynam-ic time for the resource manage-ment section. regua learned his way around during the month of Septem-ber just in time to start the new fiscal year without a federal budget and with a new regional Support Command as our Funding Authorization Docu-ment holder aka our “bankers.” His first year was marked by inconsistent funding and relationship building. Because of the inconsistent funding, regua challenged us to focus on iden-tifying requirements and determining their costs so that requirements could drive resources. for mission fund-ing requirements, the G8 staff worked closely with the G3 staff on the develop-ment of the mission requirement report as a comprehensive tool to forecast man-power and funding requirements in or-der to justify funding support from united States army reserve Command and first united States army. the Comptroller contributed the funding section to the memoran-dum of agreement for support of the 75th mCtD establishing the roles and responsibilities for funding post-mob missions. for mission support fund-ing, the G8 staff re-established the Program Budget advisory Commit-tee that had not been operating in the Division in five years. The committee was charged with validating funding requirements and distribution of the

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Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 75th mission Command training Division, participated in an-nual training at ellington joint reserve Base june 6-10, 2011. training was conducted mostly at ejrB but included

a one day trip to Camp Bullis, Texas to qualify with M-9 pistols and M-16 rifles. Numerous Soldiers were recognized for their assistance in the planning and execution of the at event at ejrB, and the training was concluded with a hamburger and hot dog barbeque lunch on the final day.

command by attending all Holiday events and key ceremonies to include; Welcome Home Warrior, multiple re-tirements, awards and promotions. He also supported my efforts in attending the first Annual Training in 10 years in which we qualified 70% of the unit. it is truly an honor and a privilege to serve under major General regua’s command. make ready Sir!!!!!

sponsibilities is physical fitness for the unit. During my first Annual Physical fitness testing (aPft) for the unit, General regua led by example by earning a score of 300 on the aPft and received his award in formation with all the Soldiers who earned 270 plus that day. He truly leads by ex-ample in every aspect of the meaning. mG regua has also supported my

From MAJ Chris Buzards’ Foxhole:

During mG regua’s tenure he allowed me the opportunity

to serve as HHC Commander for the Headquarters and Headquarters Com-pany of the 75th Division. His sup-port during my command was always present. He allowed me the latitude to make decisions and mistakes. as HHC Commander one of my re-

Headquarters CompanyHeadquarters and

LEFT: British Army Major Paul Gotobed receives electronic na-vagation training during Annual Training at Ellington JRB on June 8, 2011. (photo by Sgt. Les Taranto, Public Affairs Office, 75th MCT Division)

BELOW LEFT: HHC Soldiers qualifying with the M16 Rifle at Camp Bullis, Texas on June 9, 2011. (Photo by Spc. Chelsey Goebel, 75th MCT Division Public Affairs Office)

BELOW: HHC Soldiers receiving Certificates of Appreciation for their assistance in planning Annual Training on June 10, 2011 (photo by Staff Sgt . Danial F. Lisarelli, Public Affairs Office, 75th MCT Division)

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“Where law ends tyranny begins.”

William Pitt ‘the Elder Pitt’

those areas throughout the entire divi-sion. the administrative/operational law section took responsibility for establishing a smooth flow of actions

requiring the Commanding General’s signature. legal assistance created regular office hours allowing divi-sion Soldiers ready access to resolve legal issues and to obtain wills and pow-

ers of attorney. military justice broke new ground for the division by prepar-ing and coordinating several cases for court-martial prosecution, enabling the division commander to maintain good order and discipline throughout the command.

mented on several occasions by judge advocates and paralegals from the division oSja. this unprecedented level of involvement enhanced the di-vision’s training capability and ultimately led to better trained deployable staffs.

in addition to integrat-ing judge advocates in

the division training mis-sion the oSja underwent structural changes to function more like an active army oSja. three distinct branches were created; ad-ministrative/operational law, legal assistance, and military justice. a Chief was established for each branch with the requisite responsibility for

maj. Gen. eldon P. regua’s assumption of command of the 75th mission

Command training Division ushered in a time of change in the Office of the Staff judge advocate (oSja). fol-lowing regua’s mantra of, “training is everything and everything is training,” the oSja focused on the division’s training mission by qualifying several judge advocates as observer Control-ler/trainers and participating in sev-eral of our brigade training exercises. each brigade judge advocate became fully engaged in their respective bri-gade training missions and was aug-

Staff Judge Advocate

one of the best within the army re-serve Command. the quality of our

program can be measured by reduction in equal op-portunity Complaints, Command Climate assess-ments, eo staff levels and turnover and Soldier mo-rale. Some of our training highlights include: • Four Equal Opportu-nity leaders Courses

• Executive Level Senior Leader training • 64 Cultural Awareness Events • Trained 126 Equal Opportunity leaders

We look forward continuing to implement a progressive eo

Program. a program that helps our leaders to maximize human potential. a program that ensures that are Sol-diers are treated with dignity and re-spect and are given equal opportunity for advancement.

of responsibility possible. Persons will be evaluated on individual merit, fit-ness, and capability, re-gardless of race, color, sex, national origin, or religion.

as an equal oppor-tunity advisor and

Program manager for the 75th mission Command training Division, nothing is more important in imple-menting the requirements of the program than having excellent leadership support. 75th mCtD Com-mander must ensure key components of the eo Program are carried out. • Ensuring that subordinate com-manders are providing quarterly equal opportunity training, • Providing progressive and interac-tive training and • Ensuring that cross cultural aware-ness events

over the past three years, our eo Program has been heralded as

the army ‘s equal opportu-nity Program has evolved significantly over the last 40

years. this evolution was made pos-sible not only because of policies that were written but primarily because of its leaders. leaders who take a stand and are insistent that all Soldiers be treated fairly and are given equal op-portunity for advancement and pro-motion. no Soldier should suffer discriminatory practices as it relates to race, color, religion, national origin and gender.

equal opportunity, is the right of all persons to participate in,

and benefit from, programs and activi-ties (for example career, employment, educational, social) for which they are qualified. These programs and activi-ties will be free from social, personal, or institutional barriers that prevent people from rising to the highest level

“All of us do not have equal talents, but all of us should have an equal op-portunity to develop our talents.”

John F. Kennedy

Equal Opportunity

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the Chaplain Section regularly prepares worship services for

each battle assembly. in addition to this, they promote the Strong Bonds program for the army reserve. all of our Soldiers and families are encour-

aged to attend a Strong Bonds event. just go to the website at www.strongbonds.org and register. find the re-gional Support Com-mand in which you live

and sign up for a Strong Bonds event that makes the most sense for you. once registered online, a welcome let-ter will be sent with more registration material in it. fill out this material as well and send it back in to your respec-tive rSC.

in the Chaplain Section of the 75th mCtD. they are 2nd lts. David Sis-co and Luis Martinez. They are both at Chaplain Basic Officer Leadership Course and will return to the 75th lat-er this summer. We also welcome on board master Sgt. troy Banks as the new se-nior non-commissioned officer-in-charge of the Chaplain Section.

this year has been one of many

changes. one of the changes that the chaplains worked on was prepar-ing the division for the repeal of the Don’t ask Don’t tell policy. all the chaplains throughout the division were trained and ready to stand beside their commanders as this new policy was being implemented.

in august 2010, Chaplain (Col.) Scott jensen, the 75th mission Command training Division

Chaplain, was mobilized at Dover Air force Base to provide religious sup-port to the families of fallen Soldiers. During his absence, Chaplain (lt. Col.) james Brown became the acting division chaplain during jensen’s ab-sence. jensen will return to the 75th mCtD later this year after completing his mobilization.

Brown started attending battle as-semblies with the 75th mCtD

in july 2010. Since then, two chaplain candidates were accessioned as chap-lains: Chaplains (Capt.) jerry troutt and Daniel Shelton. two new chap-lain candidates have taken their place

“It is no use walking any-where to preach unless our walking is our preach-ing.”

Saint Francis Assisi

Chaplain

tenant units.

regua’s time here has been marked with new and exciting

opportunities to provide Pao guid-ance and leadership to not only the 75th mCt Division but also the entire ejrB, which was the driving force behind the congressional initiatives

to concentrate guard and reserve forces here.

regua’s ten-ure is the first

complete tour of duty for a division commander away from old Spanish trail, a milestone in the history of our division, the city of Houston, and the army reserve in the War of terrorism.

another significant event that was headed by the division Pao was

the formal unit Public affairs repre-sentative training that was conducted in our building last year. uPars from throughout the division travelled to ejrB and were schooled in uPar op-erations by Williford and master Sgt. Dave thompson, the Pao non-Commis-sioned Officer-in-Charge.

With the addi-tion of the

newly-completed 1st mission Com-mand training Brigades’ Battle Pro-jection Center and joint army reserve and national Guard building, the divi-sion Pao has seen an increase in joint cooperation, providing ongoing Pao assistance to these facilities and their

During the past three years, the division Public af-fairs section has been quite

busy. the tenure of maj. Gen. eldon P. Regua has symbolized a marked tran-sition from the former division head-quarters building to the new location at ellington joint reserve Base. the Pao has provided support not only to the division but also the entire ejrB, in which an informal joint information Bureau was created and led by maj. mark Williford, the division Pao. this singular action has helped all of the ejrB tenant units to begin operat-ing in a joint environment, especially since the division Pao section is only national Guard and/or reserve com-ponent Pao asset at ejrB.

“Public opinion is everything. With it, nothing can fail, without it, nothing can succeed.”

President Abraham Lincoln

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reach an assigned strength of 120% of authorized positions. In addition to ensuring that the retention program

remained viable and in accordance with uSarC Careers Division guide-lines, “make ready 120” became one of the most ambitious recruiting strat-

egies to build strength in the history of the 75th mCtD.

offices. MG Regua placed special emphasis on developing the annual retention and recruiting plan, pro-moting army reserve pro-grams and fostering better relationships with the army reserve community. under mG regua’ tenure, the 75th Division (mCtD) devel-oped an aggressive recruiting plan, “make ready 120”. the recruiting plan was developed with the intent to

the Command Retention Office is responsible for the retention and

transition programs for the Command-ing General. this entails providing retention and transition status updates, conducting training for subordinate units, processing exception to policy request and correction of erroneous retention documentation, and acting as liaison in the coordinating of functions with regional readiness and transitions

“It’s Your career. Take control of it before someone else does!”

MSG Quick

Retention

ness Support assistant, ms. marlecia Price; Community outreach assistant, mr. Shannon Henry; Child & youth School Support Specialist,ms. Kendra

edwards; Childy & youth Community outreach Spe-cialist, mrs. Bilii mustafaa, Surviovor outreach Servic-es –Community outreach Specialist, ms. lora Wil-lis; Survivor outreach Ser-

vices-financial Counselor, mr. tom Snodgrass; yellow ribbon Program Coordinator, maj jeff rector and army Wounded Warrior advocate, mr. Shun monroe.

in support of programs throughout the Division each Brigade element

is represented on the Senior volunteer advisory council by a senior spouse and unit family readiness liaison. During the staff’s tenure the Divi-sion has held taP workshops, youth camps, financial and Budgeting Sem-inars, Mobilization and Deployment assistance as well as provide ongoing information and referral to the 75th Community, fellow reserve Compo-nents and local retirees. 75th mCtD assist in a “make ready family Strong Community”

partnerships.

mG eldon P. regua and mrs. Ci-rella regua together with the

Family Program Office have focused this year on programs such as transition assistance Programs (taP) which fo-cuses on assisting Soldier with resume writing, pre-paring for reintergration back in to Corporate amer-ica and employment readiness; School Break Camps for youth such as Back Pack journalist, mad Science and army reserve enrichment Camps, youth leadership Summits which promote youth development, youth information rallies; family readiness Groups and a new Program Senior vol-unteer advisory Council which aide in providing volunteer based support to Soldiers, families, Da Civilians and retirees through information and refer-ral, virtual and web based programs and Survivor outreach Services and strong community partnerships.

the Division family Program Staff Consist of the Senior vol-

unteer advisory Chair, mrs. Cire-lla regua, family Programs Director, ms. Sandra landry; family readi-

under the leadership and vision of mG eldon P. regua the 75th mCtD

family Programs have made great strides to support Soldiers, families, Da Civilians and retirees by provid-ing programs that’s fit the needs of a community that does not traditionally deploy as a group.

the 75th MCTD utilizes the army Battle Command Systems

training (aBCS) and integration soft-ware, observer Controller/trainers provide realistic and stressful digital training for client units. as a result of this mission Soldiers often mobilize locally and abroad but not necessar-ily as a group leaving their families, day to day civilian jobs and usual rou-tines behinds. this unique challenge has propelled the 75th mCtD family Programs office to create programs that will assist the Soldier and fam-ily in being resilient while living in both civilian and military worlds. it is critical with this challenge to have programs that will provide a support group; youth based activities, outreach and strong community awareness and

Army ReservesFamily Programs

One ArmyOne FamilyOne Team

Family Programs

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the 1st mission Command training Brigade, 75th mCt Division, conduct-ed its’ first annual training in ten years at North Fort Hood, Texas June

16-20, 2010. 1st mCt Brigade Soldiers received training in tactical land navi-gation, emergency medical evacuations, and marksmanship qualification with the M-9 pistol and M-16 rifle. the 1st mCt Brigade Soldiers were trained by the 120th infantry Brigade of

the 1st uS army, which has been a partner unit of the 1st mCt Brigade since 2003. in the past 8 years, both units have con-ducted operations year-round in support of operations enduring and iraqi freedom and new Dawn.

the 1st mCt Brigade is a subordinate unit of the 75th mCt Division, which has provided pre-deployment training to

many army reserve and national Guard units in the War on terrorism. the brigade operates a Power Projection Platform at north fort Hood year-round and works alongside the 120th when conducting both simulated and major field training exer-cises there.

Brig. Gen. Mark T. McQueenCommanding General

1/75th MCTD

HHC – Houston, Texas1st MCTG – Houston, Texas2nd MCTG – Houston, Texas

3rd MCTG – Fort Sill, OklahomaBattle Command Training Center

(BCTC) – Houston, Texas

First Brigade

LEFT: Master Sgt. Anthony Seelig (left) of the 1st Mission Command Training Brigade, 75th MCT Division, conducts a briefing with his Sol-

diers before participating in a Land Navigation Course. FAR LEFT: 1st Sgt. Stephanie Foster of Headquarters and Head-quarters Company, 75th MCT Divi-sion, participates in a Land Navi-gation Course. NEAR LEFT: Soldiers of the 1st MCT Brigade, 75th MCT Division, receive a safety briefing at the Land Navigation Course. (all photos taken at North Fort Hood, Texas on June 18, 2010 by Army Staff Sgt. Danial F. Lisarelli, Public Affairs Specialist, 75th MCT Division)

LEFT: (from left to right) Congress-man Pete Olson (R) Houston poses with Col. Dale Egger of the 1st MCT Brigade after receiving a proclama-tion from Houston City Councilman Mike Sullivan in honor of the deploy-ment of 1st MCT Brigade Soldiers on October 3, 2009, while Command Sgt. Maj. Pascual Castro, CSM of the 1st MCT Brigade looks on. (photo by Army Staff Sgt. Danial F. Lisarelli, Public Affairs Specialist, 75th MCT Division)

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Battle Staff nCo in a toC.the training consists of everything from military map graphics to control of the battle space using the Command Post of the future, a revolutionary concept where all of the army’s infor-mation systems are combined to pro-vide real-time command and control of operations. a CPof can be used in both military and civil operations, including domestic and international disasters.

the 75th mCt Division is the only unit in the uS army that

possesses and provides this type of training and facilities. the Battle Projection Center at ejrB is a state-of-the-art facility that has numerous training capabilities designed to train the staff of army units usually before deployment overseas. the division headquarters is also located at ejrB and has command of four additional mCt brigades in alabama, California, illinois, and new jersey.

nCos, regardless of where they’re stationed or what their actual moS (military occupational Specialty) is because it is a function of understand-ing command and the responsibilities of a battle staff nCo.” Hughes also thinks that, “the 75th should continue to train not only their own people but to enhance training for those who they are going to evaluate.”

the course is designed to train army nCos how to supervise

operations in a tactical operations Center, which is the nerve center for all army units who conduct any type of operation, either overseas or do-mestically. upon graduation, these nCos earn the highly coveted, “2S” Army Skill Identifier, which certifies that they can perform the duties of a

Local Army Reserve unit breaks new groundby army Staff Sgt. Danial f. lisarelliPublic affairs Specialist 75th mCtD

ellinGton joint reServe BaSe, HouSton teXaS—

Soldiers from across the country have been hitting the books the past three weeks at the newly completed Battle Projection Center at ellington joint reserve Base in southeast Houston.They are the first group of Soldiers to attend the army’s Battle Staff non-Commissioned Officer Course at the new facility, which is operated by the 1st mission Command training Bri-gade of the 75th mCt Division, uS army reserve.

among the students is master Sgt. timothy C. Hughes of the

1st mCt Group, 2nd mCt Brigade, 75th mCt Division. Hughes has earned the honor of being the honor graduate of the first Battle Staff course taught at the BPC at ellington jrB. When asked about the future of the Battle Staff course, Hughes believes that, “battle staff should be a required NCOES (Non-Commissioned Offi-cer education System) course for all

Houston, Texas

RIGHT: Sgt. Ray W. Wilson (left) cre-ates a map overlay by tracing contour lines while Staff Sgt. Johnny J. Harris, Jr. (right) observes during a Command Post Exercise as part of Battle Staff NCO Training at the Battle Projection Center at Ellington Joint Reserve Base in Houston, Texas on June 21, 2011. (photo by Army Staff Sgt. Danial F. Lisarelli, Public Af-fairs Specialist, 75th Mission Command Training Division)

LEFT: (from left to right) Sgt. Silvia Escobedo and Master Sgts. Shawn E. Man-sfield and Anita McCaslin post tracking information during the Battle Staff NCO Course Command Post Exer-cise at the Battle Projection Center at Ellington Joint Re-serve Base in Houston, Texas on June 21, 2011. (photo by Army Staff Sgt. Danial F. Lisarelli, Public Affairs Spe-cialist, 75th MCT Division)

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Brig. Gen. Karlynn P. O’Shaughnessy

Commanding General2/75th MCTD

HHC – Fort Dix, New Jersey1st MCTG – Fort Dix, New Jersey2nd MCTG – Naval Station New-

port, Rhode Island3rd MCTG – Fort Dix, New Jersey

BCTC – Fort Dix, New Jersey

Second Brigade

ABOVE: 2nd Brigade’s Lt. Col. Doug-las Hopler (left) listens to an Iraqi in-terpreter during a May 2010 logistics board meeting in Baghdad. Hopler re-turned Oct. 4, 2010 after completing a one year deployment. RIGHT: 2nd Brigade’s Lt. Col. Doug-las Hopler and his son (center) reunite with Hopler’s Iraqi interpreter in the United States on Jan. 8, 2011. Hopler assisted relocating his former interpret-er and family to the U.S. under a special State Department visa program.

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Fort Dix, New JerseySecond Brigade

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tinued involvement in promoting peace and stability in a former war torn region as the 3rd Brigade in partnership

with the 205th infantry Brigade. With Kfor 15 in the later part of fy11 and into fy12, we will have exhibited the ability to shift focus from a supersized BCT covering a fifth of the land mass of Kosovo to al-most half of the country under a enhanced bat-talion’s respon-sibility with nearly a divi-sion level mis-sion, all in the development of and transition to a safe and se-cure country in the Balkans.

me a n -w h i l e ,

the 3rd Brigade supported twen-ty-three other missions, to in-clude a unique opportunity in leso-tho on the african continent, with lt. Col michelle link and maj. al Koger superbly handling this mission. they brought mDmP training to a foreign

our Soldiers to shine. the ability to continue with legacy missions such as Kfor, and preparing for new lead re-sponsibilities with CStX, and Patriot Warrior exercises, while also adjusting to the ever-changing dynamics of our persistent conflict overseas, has pre-sented challenges, but the Soldiers of this brigade have proven their mettle by vigorously meeting those challeng-es time and again.

the missions: approximately ev-ery nine months, another rotation

for Kosovo trains at Camp atterbury, ind. Since 2003, eight of the last nine rotations have been the 3rd Group’s

responsibility for CPX and Cte train-ing prior to deploy-ment. During that time, Kosovo became an independent na-tion, formally break-ing with Serbia, radi-cally changing the dynamics of this sta-bilization operation. no army reserve units since World War two has main-tained such a con-

Brig. Gen. John C. HanleyCommanding General

3/75th MCTD

HHC – Fort Sheridan, Illinois1st MCTG – Arlington Heights,

Illinois2nd MCTG – Fort Sheridan, Illi-

nois3rd MCTG – Fort Sheridan, IllinoisBCTC – Arlington Heights, Illinois

the 3rd Brigade’s plate was overflowing with opportu-nities to excel, and excel it

did. the dedication to accomplishing the goals set forth over the course of supporting post-mobilization training, fielding new equipment and processes, advancing the army’s positive image in the civilian community and hon-oring our nation’s fallen has allowed

Third Brigade LEFT: Intel Analysts Spec. Jeremy Gjelhang and Spec. Robert Spores using their CPOF termi-nal, under the observa-tion of 3BCTB OC/T Capt. Glen Roeck, during the 724 EN BN’s CPX. (Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, April 5, 2010. US Army Photo.)

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to see in all that we do. i could not be more proud of these Soldiers for what they have accomplished and what i am sure they will continue to do. on behalf of Command Sgt major freud-enthal and myself, let me close with a Well Done, 3rd Brigade!

Soldiers - three who were active in the unit and another who was a recent retiree. the moral strength and char-acter shown in the execution of these duties was in keeping with our highest standards.

the Community relations pro-gram we worked in the mid-

west put forth a positive image of the army reserve to more than 300,000 people over a relatively short period, and that’s not including the hundreds of thousands more who watched these events on tv or read about them in the more than thirty newspaper stories.

What does this add up to? an organization with the Right

Stuff – the army values clearly ex-pressed for all

army relatively inexperienced in contemporary staff operations and processes. this step towards devel-opment of a professional relationship with other armed forces in afri-Com is viewed as a precursor to many more.

as part of the army reserve Casualty

Notification and Assistance Officer and Military Funeral Honors duties, Soldiers of the 3rd Brigade have faced the daunting task of serving the families of our fallen with notifications and as-sistance action close to two dozen times. Additionally, we have performed more than ninety military funeral Honors. regrettably, some of these were for our own

Fort Sheridan, IlliniosThird Brigade

LEFT: 1st Lt. Sean Nettles, Aide-de-Camp to Brig. Gen Hanley, still strong over three miles into the September 2010 Community Run through Highwood, Lake Forest, and Highland Park, Il-

linois (U.S. Army Photo) RIGHT: Maj Lyn Rogers receives her Welcome Home War-rior Citizen recognition on March 6, 2011. The event was held at Trinity International University in Deerfield, Ill. and was attended by 600 unit members, family and supporters, to include Congressman Robert Dold, the keynote speaker.

LEFT: One of many Brigade Runs led by 3rd Brigade Commander, Brig. Gen John C. Hanley and Deputy Com-mander, Col. Dan Scott. Bearing the brigade Colors is Master Sgt. John Matthew Nelson.

ABOVE The Chicago School of Pro-fessional Psychology requested a Color Guard for its June 10, 2011 graduation and commencement ceremony. Participat-ing at the event held in the Lyric Opera House in Chicago were (left to right) Sgt First Class Leticia Caballero, Sgt. First Class Roxanna Martinez, Sgt. First Class LaWanda McDowell-Matthews, and Staff Sgt Tina Hilgenberg.

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usually took care of, she said. “I panicked a little bit,” Barbara lit-tle said.

ricky johnsey, a truck driver from margaret in St. Clair County,

said one of the toughest things for him having his wife of 30 years -- master Sgt. Debora johnsey -- deployed to iraq during 2009 was coming home to an empty house after being on the road. “Not being able to see her smil-ing face” was difficult, he said.

Debora johnsey said that during her deployment she heard mor-

tar and rocket fire. One time there was an explosion a few blocks from where she was stationed, she said.

ricky johnsey said was con-cerned for his wife, who has

been in the army reserves since 1985. But their family has had a history of military service. He served in the air force from 1971 to 1975 and one of their two sons served two tours in iraq.

the Pelham Civic Complex.

Soldiers received U.S. flags in dis-play cases and their spouses were

given certificates of appreciation. many of the soldiers honored were involved in using their skills to train non-commissioned officers for the Af-ghan and iraqi armies, said Brigadier General joe e. Chesnut jr., command-ing officer of the 4th Brigade. the soldiers’ deployments also took the support of their families, Chesnut said. “We’re in this together,” he said. Soldiers and their families said they were pleased by today’s ceremony. “I think it had a very positive im-pact,” said Lt. Col. Wayne Little, who served in Baghdad in 2010. “People didn’t forget our contributions to our country.”

While little was in iraq, Barba-ra, his wife of six years, was

at their home in jonesboro, Ga. one of the hardest parts was having to handle things such as getting plumbers or the house painted -- things her husband

Brig. Gen. Joe C. ChestnutCommanding General

4/75th MCTD

HHC – Birmingham, AL1st MCTG – Birmingham, AL2nd MCTG – Birmingham, AL3rd MCTG – Birmingham, AL

BCTC – Birmingham, AL

Reserve Sodiers Return from Deployment

PelHam, alabama -- a Welcome Home Warrior Ceremony honor-

ing 51 citizen soldiers, who served in iraq, afghanistan and Kuwait with the 4th Brigade 75th Division, was held at

Fourth Brigade

LEFT: Soldiers stand as an honor guard presents the colors at today’s welcome home ceremony at the Pelham Civic Com-plex for the 4th Brigade, 75th Division.

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professionally. “A lot of people don’t realize the value the 4th Brigade gives,” he said. “they were so willing to wrap the ex-ercise around what we do.”

Col. jonathan Shields of the 4th Brigade said the exercise was

developed specifically for the 56th Stryker Brigade and was tailored to the mission at hand to allow the com-mander to have a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the operational staff.

receive and process information in a real-istic wartime scenar-io. the commander of the 56th Stryker Brigade, Col. ferraro, said the exercise was also intended to pro-vide real-time opera-tional experience for newly-assigned Sol-diers, sharpen super-visory skills for his non-commissioned officers, and provide opportunities for officers to be placed in decision mak-ing settings. “this is a great chance to put Soldiers in a pressure situation,” he said. “it brings us back to our mission-essential tasks and provides operational focus.”

Col. ferraro said the observer-controller/trainers of the 4th

Brigade and 157th Brigade provided valuable insight and suggestions on the command and control aspect of the exercise, helping her staff develop

Training Soldiers for Deployment

training the 56th Stryker Brigade after an intense course in com-

bat tactics and training at the Camp Shelby joint forces training Center in mississippi, an army reserve deploy-ment support brigade returned to its roots, focusing on its primary mission of providing assistance to wartime units returning to the united States.

Preparing for an overseas assign-ment of its own, the Pennsylva-

nia-based 56th Stryker Brigade partic-ipated in a mission readiness exercise designed to refine its operational and organizational skills. The exercise was developed and constructed by the 4th Brigade of the 75th Battle Command training Division, an army reserve unit from Birmingham, ala., with the assistance of observer-controller/train-ers from the 157th in Brigade at Camp Shelby.

the october 11-17 training exer-cise tested the unit’s ability to

Birmingham, Alabama

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During mG regua’s tenure, the BCtC deployed team CaCi to various lo-cations in support of these exercises including: ft Bliss, texas; ft lewis, Washington; Camp atterbury, indiana; Coraopolis, Pennsylvania; ft Hunter liggett, California.

in 2010, at WareX-91-10, the BCtC collaborated a very sig-

nificant simulations-milestone with Ft Hunter-Liggett in ‘first-use’ train-ing utilizing VBS2 (Gaming). Team CaCi supported ft Hunter liggett and the 91st Div in incorporating vBS2 in lanes training with Convoy opera-tions and ieD Defeat as part of the crawl/walk/run training philosophy; over 500 Soldiers were able to rotate through vBS2 training during WareX-91-10. fur the rmore , the BCtC con-ducted addition-al vBS2 classes at Camp Parks for regional and internal units that trained an

level units consisting of Sustainment, medical, military Police, engineer and Chemical specialties. the train-ing location was primarily either at fort Hunter liggett, Ca or fort Bliss, tX; training over 12,000+ Soldiers. 5mCtB also provided vital assistance to training events other than overseas Contingency operation (oCo) mis-sions. in 2009, 5mCtB supported the joint forces Command (jfCom) at their Joint Warfighter Center in Suf-folk, va. the exercise was called a joint Distributed operations limited objective experiment (jDo loe) - it focused on future threats and the 5mCtB Soldiers ran the opposing forces cell. 5mCtB’s efforts during this exercise were highly lauded by the jfCom exercise planners.

5mCtB’s Battle Command train-ing Center (BCtC) also support-

ed over 24 oCo and 27 arforGen exercises with the army Battle Com-mand Systems (aBCS) using a con-structive simulations infrastructure.

Brig. Gen. Megan P. TatuCommanding General

5/75th MCTD

Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA), Dublin, California

HHC– Dublin, California1st MCTG– Costa Mesa, California

2nd MCTG– Denver, Colorado3rd MCTG– Dublin, California

BCTC– Dublin, California

During mG regua’s tenure as Division Commander, 5th mission Command

training Brigade (mCtB) oversaw the training of over 24 x Battalion

Fifth Brigade

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Bataan memorial Death march the Bataan memorial Death march honors a special group of World War

ii heroes. these brave soldiers were responsible for the defense of the islands of Luzon, Corregidor and the harbor defense forts of the Philippines. the conditions they encountered and the aftermath of the battle were unique. they fought in a malaria-infested region, surviving on half or quarter rations with little or no medical help. they fought with outdated equipment and virtu-ally no air power.

Since its inception, the memorial march has grown from about 100 to some 5,200 marchers from across the united States and several foreign coun-

tries. While still primarily a military event, many civilians choose to take the challenge.

marchers come to this memorial event for many reasons - personal chal-lenge, the spirit of competition or to foster esprit de corps in their unit.

Some march in honor of a family member or a particular veteran who was in the Bataan Death march or was taken a prisoner of war by the japanese in the Philippines.

team ‘ruck this Way’ poses for a photo opportunity before stepping off to participate in the grueling Bataan Death march memorial on march 27,

2011. Soldiers from the 5th Brigade represented the Division at this prestigious event to remember the ordeal the survivors of the actual march of PoWs follow-ing the Battle of Bataan and the fall of Corregidor during World War ii.

additional 30+ Soldiers. as the BCtC looks forward to fy11-fy12, team CaCi and the BCtC team are fo-cused on the goal to incorporate vBS2 into constructive simulations for fu-ture arforGen exercises through jlCCtC-erf, which will allow the lower response cell (lrC) to observe scenario activity that may trigger jmeSl events for Brigade and Battal-ion staffs.

the 5mCtB continues to stand ready and looks forward to fy11-

fy12 in order to support oCo and other training missions; we’ve enjoyed the support, guidance, and encourage-ment from mG regua, as our Divi-sion Commander, throughout these

past few years and wish noth-ing but the best for him and his family in his future assign-ment in Korea. train to lead ~ make ready !

Dublin, California

BELOW: 5th Brigade Soldier (from left to right) LTC(P) Richard S. Dukes, Deputy G3, SFC Jason D. Rublaitus, G4 NCOIC, MSG Michael J. Lacuesta, G3 TNG NCO, MSG Joseph E. Haga, SR OC/T NCO (3MCTG), LTC Windsor S. Buzza, G1 at the start of the Bataan Memorial Death March (photo courtesy of 5th Brigade)

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Best Warrior Compition

Staff Sgt. Henry escobeda, HHC, 75th mCtD, works to disassemble an m-60 machine gun during the 2011 Division Best Warrior Competition held at ft. jack-son.

Staff Sgt. jason Searcy, 4th BDe, 75th mCtD, performs a functions check on a weapon during the 2011 Division Best Warrior Competition at ft. jackson.

Soldiers from 1st Brigade and HHC com-pete on the pistol range at Camp Bullis, tX during the brigade level Best Warrior Competition.

Staff Sgt. max rees, 1st Group, 5th BDe and Specialist ivan Pimentel, HHC, 5th BDe, winners of the 75th Division 2011 Best Warrior Competition, pause for a photo with their senior leaders during the banquet at the uSarC level Best Warrior Competition at ft. mcCoy, Wi.

Sgt. Candice Bradshaw, HHC, 1BDe, evaluates a casualty during the Warrior task segment of the brigade level Best Warrior Competition held at Camp Bullis, tX.

Specialist ivan Pimentel, HHC, 5th BDe receives the army achievement medal from Brig. Gen. joe Chestnut, 4th BDe Commander, after winning the 75th Division Soldier Best War-rior Competition at ft. jackson, SC.

Staff Sgt. max rees, 1st Group, 5th BDe, 5th receives the army achieve-ment medal from Brig. Gen. joe Chestnut, 4th BDe Commander, after winning the 75th Division nCo Best Warrior Competition at ft. jackson, SC.

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and stem the tide of insecurity along its northern border. Cross-border ban-ditry, militant extremist groups, kid-nappings and arms trafficking are trou-blesome issues that malians face and training such as these have become increasingly valuable in building their capacity and improving u.S. - malian relationships. “We have the highest respect for the U.S. Army and for your techniques in training and technology,” stated ma-lian Col. ousmane Korongo, Com-mandant of the military academy of arms. “We are grateful for the u.S. in-vestment in our military and honored that you are here to enhance our war fighting capabilities,” he said to the 75th Soldiers.

the 75th has future requirements to dispatch additional teams to

partner-nations throughout the african continent as part of africa Command’s on going efforts to strengthen alliances and deny safe havens to terrorist cells.

five brigades scattered across the continental united States, the mission of the 75th is to train military leaders on battle staff procedures and techniques prior to their deployment into combat.

“The after action review is a valuable tool we use after any training event or mission to asses how things went,” said ellis, the 75th Division’s inspec-tor General. “The key point is for all participants, regardless of rank, to sit down and have an honest and mean-ingful discussion on what went right and what areas need improvement.”

the americans, speaking with the assistance of interpreters, taught

five groups consisting of officers and enlisted malian soldiers. they aug-mented the classroom instructions with hands on scenarios and practi-cal exercises that reinforced the aar concept and the benefits of using les-sons learned to sustain and improve military training. “As soldiers, we have all sworn an oath to defend our country from all enemies,” thompson, the 75tH Di-vision’s Public affairs Chief, told the malians. “As such, failure is not an option in our business. It is essential that we constantly evaluate our train-ing in order to improve our techniques so we can defeat those who threaten our way of life.”

the malian government has tak-en an active role in working to

control and resolve regional conflicts

BamaKo, mali – two u.S. army Soldiers looked on in amazement as swarms of

motorcycles riders recklessly weaved their way thru the heavily congested traffic in Bamako, Mali’s bustling capital city. the motorcycles, similar to scooters found on american college campuses, darted in and out of every conceivable opening; some crammed with goods stacked four feet high, oth-ers carrying as many as three passen-gers.

arriving from their u.S. base just moments before, lt. Col. judy

ellis and master Sgt. Dave thomp-son’s five-day mission is to train mem-bers of the malian army on how to conduct and adapt the after action re-view (aar) principle. this military to military collaboration is part of a u.S. State and Defense Department initia-tive to partner with african nations to build counter-terrorism strategies as well as peacekeeping, humanitarian and disaster relief operations.

ellis and thompson are mem-bers of the army reserve’s 75th

mission Command training Division headquartered at ellington field joint reserve Base in Houston. With its

AFRICOM Mission

LEFT: LTC Judy Ellis responds to ques-tions from a Malian Soldier as part of Africa Command’s on going efforts to strengthen al-liances and deny safe havens to terrorist cells. RIGHT: LTC Judy Ellis, purchases mangos at a roadside fruit stand near Bamako, Mali. (U.S. Army photo by MSG Dave Thompson, 75th MCTD PAO)

Army Reserve Division play key roll in training Malian ArmyBy master Sgt. Dave S. thompson75th mCtD Pao - 17 june 2011

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75th Division at NASA

Soldiers of the 75th mission Command training Division were given a viP tour at the

national aeronautical and Space ad-ministration johnson Space Center in Houston, texas on September 16, 2010.

Soldiers were guided through the mission Control center and were

given the honor of entering the origi-nal mission Control room where all of the Gemini, mercury and apollo Space program launches were con-trolled. the room is now a united States national landmark. the tour then concluded with a visit to to na-Sa’s Dunk Pool where astronauts were training.

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By mSG Dave S. thompson

HouSton (february 22, 2010) - the 75th Battle Com-mand training Division cel-

ebrated a proud moment february 19 when Brig. Gen. james Sholar, Deputy Commanding General, united States army reserve Command, awarded the newly authorized Army Safety Excel-lence Streamer in recognition of the di-vision’s record of achieving 12 consecu-tive months without a Soldier or unit at fault Class a or B accident.

Chief Warrant Officer Robert Shultz, 75th Division Safety Officer, ac-

cepted the award on behalf of the divi-sion with maj. Gen. eldon regua, 75th Commanding General, flanked by his side.

Schultz, who is new to the division, was quick to give credit to fellow

aviator and safety program director, Chief Warrant Officer Paul Paradis. Par-adis, who is currently serving in afghan-istan, initiated a division-wide safety program that resulted in the recognition for the unit. “The 75th completely embraces an organizational culture of safety excel-lence,” said anna Gibbs, u.S. amy re-serve Command Safety Director. Gibbs said the 75th whole heartedly created command and control measures that mo-tivated Soldiers throughout their division to embrace and put into practice critical safety procedures. the 75th Division is only the second army reserve unit to receive the safety streamer since its authorization last year. “Commanders in the Army realize that

safety pays dividends,” Shultz said. “It’s very gratifying to receive this recognition, especially knowing that it takes everyone in the division doing the right things to make it happen.”

the 75th Division, with its headquar-ters element at ellington field in

Houston, comprises five brigades located in California, texas, illinois, alabama and new jersey and has some 3,000 Soldiers. their primary mission centers on conduct-ing state-of-the-art and doctrinally correct pre-deployment battle command and staff training for all military branch component forces in support of overseas contingency operations. “I am honored and humbled to command this great division,” said regua. “This streamer represents the sum total of every-one’s commitment and dedication to each other, to the mission and to setting a stan-dard of excellence we can all be proud of.”

the Safety excellence Streamer will be displayed on the division guidon

for one year after which the 75th will have to qualify for the distinction again to con-tinue flying it. “This safety benchmark is a remarkable achievement for our division when you con-sider how geographically separated our commands are,” said 75th Division Public Affairs Officer Maj. Mark Williford. “We have many veteran Soldiers and leaders who have joined our ranks and embrace the benefits of a pro-active safety program,”

in 2009, the Division conducted Battle Command and Staff training for over

170 units that included army active Com-ponents, reserve and national Guard or-ganizations as well as units from the Air force, navy and marine Corps.

75th Division earns coveted Excellence Streamer

Exellence in Safety

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