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DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE / VOLUME 12 / FALL 2012

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: • Commissioning Ceremonies • ROTC Alumni President’s address • State of the Battalion • Field Leadership Reaction Course • Cadet Summer Experiences • Hall of Fame/Military Ball • News from Alumni

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Central Michigan University ROTC Chippewa Battalion

2011-2012

2012 ROTC Hall of Fame Inductees

MAJ (R) Thomas J. Jenks

Class of 1973

COL (R) Gene D. Bruce

Cadre 1972-1977

LTC (R) Lawrence E. Warner

Class of 1962

Thur. Aug 30 Southeast Missouri State

Sat. Sep 8 Michigan State

Sat. Sep 22 @ Iowa City

Sat. Sep 29 @ Northern Illinois

Sat. Oct 6 @ Toledo

Fri. Oct 12 Navy (Military Day)

Sat. Oct. 20 Ball State (Homecoming)

Sat. Oct. 27 Akron

Sat. Nov. 3 Western Michigan

Sat. Nov. 10 @ Eastern Michigan

Sat. Nov. 17 Miami

Fri. Nov. 23 @ Massachusetts

Fri. Nov. 30 MAC Championship @ Detroit

2012 Football Schedule:

Seven home games!!!!!


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2011-2012 ROTC Commissioned Second Lieutenants

Ferris State University and Central Michigan University Congratulations to the new alumni!

CMU AUGUST 2011 MICHAEL C. ANDERSON BRANCHED: Transportation (Army Reserve) HOMETOWN: Pentwater, MI STEVE FEDEWA BRANCHED: Quartermaster (Active Duty) HOMETOWN: Ovid-Elsie, MI THOMAS J. GORECKI JR BRANCHED: Adjutant General (Army Reserve) HOMETOWN: Ferndale, MI HARMONY M. MCCOY BRANCHED: Engineer (Active Duty) HOMETOWN: Midland, MI DAVID S. SEERY BRANCHED: Infantry (Active Duty) HOMETOWN: Clarkston, MI ANTHONY J. SICKELKA (Alma College) BRANCHED: Engineer (Active Duty) HOMETOWN: Bremen, IN CMU- DECEMBER 2011 CASEY N. ALLISON BRANCHED: Infantry (National Guard) HOMETOWN: Madison Heights, MI LANCE L. FOOS (Northwood University) BRANCHED: Armor (National Guard) HOMETOWN: Grand Rapids, OH CALLIE S. KIAUNIS BRANCHED: Military Police (National Guard) HOMETOWN: Rockford, MI BENJAMIN G. MURPHY BRANCHED: Ordnance (Active Duty) HOMETOWN: Tecumseh, MI ALEX R. SWARTOUT BRANCHED: Transportation (National Guard) HOMETOWN: Kingsford, MI FSU DECEMBER 2011 ANTHONY D. LITTLE BRANCHED: Transportation (Army Reserve) HOMETOWN: Kent City, MI

FSU MAY 2012 CORY J. BUTER BRANCHED: Adjutant General (National Guard) HOMETOWN: Grand Haven, MI DAKODA S. DONNELLY BRANCHED: Field Artillery (Active Duty) HOMETOWN: Greenville, MI ROBERT J. SALESKI BRANCHED: Ordnance (National Guard) HOMETOWN: Detroit, MI DARREK R. LADERMANN BRANCHED: Aviation (National Guard) HOMETOWN: Greenville, MI CMU MAY 2012 COMALITA M. MURRELL BRANCHED: Ordnance (National Guard) HOMETOWN: Southfield, MI

BYRON D. NOLDE BRANCHED: Armor (Active Duty) HOMETOWN: Oxford, MI

DEVIN L. SMITH BRANCHED: Ordnance (National Guard) HOMETOWN: Westphalia, MI NICHOLAS C. VANDERMOERE Distinguished Military Graduate BRANCHED: Infantry (Active Duty) HOMETOWN: Mason, MI FSU AUGUST 2012 JACOB K. FULTON BRANCHED: Signal (National Guard) HOMETOWN: Byron, MI MONICA STEADMAN BRANCHED: Nurse (Active Duty) HOMETOWN: Evart, MI JONATHON D. SELLS BRANCHED: Nurse (National Guard) HOMETOWN: Hudsonville, MI CMU AUGUST 2012 EVAN FREDRICKSON BRANCHED: Field Artillery (National Guard) HOMETOWN: Mt. Pleasant, MI


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MAJ Bron & 2LT’s C. Buter, D. Donnelly, D. Ladermann, R. Saleski

Central Michigan University Commissioning Ceremonies

2LT’s C. Murrell, B. Nolde, D. Smith, N. Vandermoere

LTC Thayer & 2LT A. Sickelka 2LT’s D. Seery, H. McCoy, T. Gorecki, M. Anderson

LTC Thayer & 2LT S. Fedewa

1LT Jarvi & 2LT D. Donnelly

Ferris State University Commissioning Ceremonies

ROTC Alumni Association Board 2012-13 COL (Ret) Theodore Hummel, President ‘58. Retired from Real Estate, Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009. Donald P. Case, Vice President ‘60. Don served as the President of the ROTC AA from 2002 to 2005. ROTC Hall of Fame, 2006. John Fisher ‘70. John served as president of ROTC AA 2005-09. He is the Associate Vice President for Residences and Auxiliary Services at CMU. BG (Ret) John G. Kulhavi ‘65. Retired from Merrill Lynch & Co. Inducted as a Charter Member into the Hall of Fame in 1997. Honorable Fred M. Mester ‘59. Retired as Chief Judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court in MI. ROTC Hall of Fame, 2001. Norbert Miller ‘67. Retired from Montabella Community Schools. Terence F. Moore ‘65. Terry served as president of ROTC AA 2009-2011. Terry is President Emeritus of Mid Michigan Health. Inducted as a Charter Member of the ROTC Hall of Fame in1997. LTC (Ret) Kenneth G. Scott, Secretary ‘60. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000. William F. Sowle, Treasurer ‘55. Bill served as the first President of the ROTC AA from 1997-2002. ROTC Hall of Fame, 2002. Honorable Joseph P. Swallow ‘55 Chief Judge for the 26th Judicial Circuit Court in Michigan. ROTC Hall of Fame, 2001. LTC Greg Thayer PMS/Chair of MSL Department and Ex Officio member of the ROTC Alumni Association Board.

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CMU—Cont.

2LT E. Fredrickson


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The State of the Chippewa Battalion

LTC Greg Thayer, Commander, Professor of Military Science Cadets, Alumni, Faculty, Friends, and Family of the Chippewa Battalion, I’m excited to report that we are starting off another banner year here at CMU and the Chippewa Battalion. Enrollment is up with the Corps of Cadets at 196, and Cadet Command has asked us to increase our Commission mission, largely due to the excellent time-proven ROTC program CMU has established over the past 60 years. Our program is great because of the outstanding Cadets in it’s formation who are from all over the great State of Michigan (and a few from out of state as well)! Every day I have the privilege to work with and see our Cadets learn, grow, and mature, becoming physically stronger in the process. It is truly inspiring. Never mind what the media says about the current generation. We have Cadets that strive for excellence in all they do, live the Army Values, and are committed to serving others, just like every previous generation that has donned a uniform to defend freedom and the American way of life in time of war.

Our Cadets performed magnificently this past summer at several different training events and locations. Of note, special con-gratulations to all 23 of our Cadets who attended the Leadership Development and Assessment Course (Advanced Camp or LDAC) at Fort Lewis Washington this summer. They all passed with solid performance, and of special note the following Cadets earned an overall Excellent Rating at Camp: Jessica Slavin of Dearborn, Gillen Papenfuse of Saginaw, Malorie Cole of Howard City, and Casey Luke of Kalamazoo! Congratulations are also in order to Cadet’s Matthew Alexander and Gillen Papenfuse for earning the hard earned Recondo Badge. Coveted by many, worn by few, RECONDO! Congratulations gentlemen!

Team, we are still short roughly $40,000 for the field leadership reaction course (FLRC) the University will begin constructing soon. So please, with all sincerity, if you could donate, any amount would be greatly appreciated. The FLRC, a graded event at camp, is a course that develops Cadet’s ability to think through a problem critically, form a team, develop a solution to negoti-ating the obstacle, work their solution in negotiating the obstacle, and as a result, are able to exercise team work and see per-sonal strengths and weaknesses arise during the completion of the obstacle. The benefits of having this facility on our campus are immeasurable. So again, if you can see your way to being part of this great endeavor, our Cadre and Cadets would greatly appreciate your help. LTC Greg Thayer, Professor of Military Science

ROTC Alumni Association President’s Address

These past few months have made me even more proud of my university and its ROTC program. The military ball continues to be a great opportunity to meet numerous cadets and many of our alumni. We share where we've been and what we are doing in retirement. I was honored to attend the CMU's Chippewa Battalion's Awards Ceremony in April and the Commissioning Ceremony in May. Our cadets are truly awesome. Their character and leadership abilities led me to one conclusion, we are in good hands. These cadets and now lieutenants illustrate what our country needs: men and women who will take any task given to them and get the job done. Theodore Hummel Alumni Association President, Class of 1958

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FIELD LEADERSHIP REACTION COURSE

A Field Leadership Reaction Course (FLRC) will be constructed on the

CMU campus. CMU is actively fundraising for this project, sponsored by

John Kulhavi, BG (Ret), USAR, CMU ROTC Alumni class of 1965. The

course will be similar to that at Fort Lewis, Washington, where ROTC cadets are challenged and tested during their participation in the

Leadership Development Assessment Course between their junior and

senior year. Having the FLRC on campus will add to their success at

Fort Lewis.

Alumni support is vital to the construction of this course, thank you to those who have donated and made it possible to begin the

construction. Additional funding is needed and would be appreciated.

To give your gift in support of the FLRC, please contact Lesa Smith at

989-774-3354 or [email protected]

The course is comprised of 10 different obstacles, the FLRC will be much more than an obstacle course. Each obstacle is designed to test

participants mentally and physically, stretching them beyond their

comfort zones. The FLRC course develops thinking under pressure,

evaluates leadership and builds trust. Participants must demonstrate

initiative, teamwork and common sense while negotiating difficult

physical obstacles. Leadership potential is assessed and participants receive feedback on their leadership strengths, weaknesses, styles and

techniques.

Having an FLRC course on campus will benefit the ROTC program,

the University, and the community. In addition, the facility will be used

by other ROTC programs in Michigan.

For more information please contact:

Lesa Smith Development Director College of Humanities Social & Behavioral Sciences 989-774-3354 [email protected]

LTC Greg Thayer PMS/Chair Military Science Department 989-774-3049 [email protected]

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Captain Justin T. Adcock is a native of Hiawatha, Kansas. He graduated from the Kansas State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in History in 2003 and received his commission through the Officer Candidate School (OCS). He was branched into the Adjutant Generals Corps. CPT Adcock currently serves as the Assistant Professor of Military Science at Central Michigan University ROTC. His prior assignment was as the Brigade Adjutant for 1st Sustainment Brigade at Fort Riley, Kansas. His other previous assignments were as the Human Resources Officer (S1) for the STB, 1st Sustainment Brigade and for the 325th AIR, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. CPT Adcock deployed with each of these units in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. CPT Adcock’s military education and training include: Adjutant Generals Officers Basic Course, Combat Life Savers, and Adjutant Generals Captains Career Course. His awards and decorations include: the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Army Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster, the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal with two services stars, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, and the Overseas

Service Ribbon with numeral two. CPT Adcock is married to the former Emily Grier, and they are the proud parents of two children Tre (11) and Kegen (5). Sergeant First Class Joe K. Harvey Jr., is from Flint, Michigan. His current position in CMU’s ROTC Battalion is Training NCO, MSI instructor. He has a combine service of Active Duty and Army Reserve of 25 years. He graduated from military schools: WLC, ALC, SLC, Drill Sergeant School, ITC, Javelin Gunner course, Combat Medic course, and Infantry Reclass course. He has received numerous awards including: Bronze Star Medal, 7 Army Commendation Medals, 8 Army achievement medals, Combat Medic Badge and Drill Sergeant Identification Badge. He has served with 1st Cavalry Division and 2nd Infantry Division as a Combat Medic. He mobilized with the 84th Infantry Division as an Infantry Drill Sergeant to Fort Benning Georgia. He has served with the 2nd and 3rd Infantry Divisions as an Infantry Platoon Sergeant in both Stryker Combat Vehicles and Bradley Fighting Vehicles. He is married to Jennine R. Harvey an Army Reserve Soldier assigned to the 95th Division in Waterford, Michigan.

CADET ACCOMPLISHMENT

Chippewa Battalion Welcomes New Cadre

Cadet Joseph Graffeo represented Central Michigan University at the Army Cadet Command George C. Marshall Awards and Leadership Seminar, in Lexington, Virginia April 15-18, 2012. Cadets were honored for their outstanding service and accomplishments in the Army ROTC program. Cadets who attend the seminar come away with a better knowledge of what kind of man and national leader Marshall was. Cadets participate in roundtable discussion on major national security issues with military leaders and listen to high-ranking leaders in government and military services. Cadet Graffeo is studying Finance at CMU. His hometown is Lake Orion, MI and he will graduate in December of 2012.

Pictures from the Marshall Awards website


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CMU vs. WMU Rivalry Football Run While the majority of Central Michigan’s students were still hours from waking up the CMU ROTC rivalry run team was busy with the task of running 60 miles, led by the battalion guidon, and game ball. It has been the tradition between Western and Central ROTC Battalions to exchange the game ball before the start of their football game every year. 10 Cadets from CMU’s ROTC program were selected based on skill, GPA, and overall performance in their respective Military Science classes. At 6am the runners gathered outside of Finch anx-iously awaiting what lay ahead of them, running along the pre determined course in formation with the guidon flying boldly up front. Later, the two units met for the exchange at mid-night at Ionia State Park where the ball was handed off and Western was on their way to complete the Rivalry Run. This was a great experience for cadets to be tested physically and as a show of pride for the Chippewa Battalion as well as Central Michigan University.

Broadening Experience Field Trip Oct 2011

Gettysburg Battlefield

RPL/ROTC Fundraising In Michigan during the month of May there were some very cold days, however that did not stop the hard working Recreation, Parks and Leisure (RPL) students from a fun game of ultimate frisbee against the ROTC cadets to raise money for cadet scholarships. The scholarship money will be issued to a deserving ROTC cadet in the Fall/Spring 2012-13 academic year. “I would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone in the ROTC office. It was a lot of fun to work with you. The cadets that were selected to help out with the event were PHENOMENAL and a lot of fun to work with. They represented the ROTC Program, as well as CMU, with honor. Thanks again!” Corey Rubino (RPL student)

ROTC Cadet Events

Ranger Challenge 2011

CMU Homecoming 2011 Combat Water Survival Training

Combined Field Training Exercise (CFTX)25-27 Mar 2012 Fort Custer, MI


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2012 CADET SUMMER TRAVELS

ROTC Cultural Language Program (CULP) affords Cadets the opportunity of a month long experience working with a foreign military organization outside of the United States. Cadets are able to take part in Humanitarian Assistance operations and/or service learning projects maximizing their exposure to day-to-day life in the local cultures and languages. These experiences help cadets become well-rounded and prepare them to make better decisions as future leaders

Alex Biller: Ukraine “My CULP experience was a very positive and good one. I was able to go to Lviv, Ukraine, and help work with some of their cadets at the Land Forces Academy, which is like our West Point. The three weeks spent there allowed me to see how different their culture is and this has given me some experience for the future if I do get deployed to another nation, because now I know how it is to work and interact with people of another nation.”

Aaron Ellison: Korea “My experience in CULP/Korea opened my eyes to the difference other countries have in comparison to the United States. South Korea was much more of a traditional country, I immediately fell in love with their culture. Realizing what they had been through in the Korean War and being independent from Japan made me love it more. They are a flourishing country and the people are respectful with high morals and modesty. I had a wonderful experience, I would really love to live there for most of my life.”

Jared Price: Vietnam “It was an eye opening experience for me. Not only being halfway around the world but also being put into a Communist country is something that few Americans get to experience. I learned a lot about the Vietnamese people and look forward to the relationship between our two countries growing in the coming years.”

Joshua Wolletz: Northern Warfare Alaska “The training at Northern Warfare Training Center is a "gentleman's course," there is no yelling or smoke sessions like other schools. We were tested in over 50 various exercises from tying knots to constructing a one rope bridge. There are no smoke sessions because the course itself gives you a workout,

everywhere you go you carry your ruck and weapon. Some of the events we did were land nav on a mountain using an altimeter, a hike to the top of a mountain with full gear, a 2 day FTX on a glacier which included a river crossing, proper use of pack animals conducting medical evacuation using a UH-60 helicopter, and continuous mountaineering. We also learned about cloud formations, weather prediction, cold weather injuries, and the effects of altitude. The course provides information which can be valuable in the mountains of Afghanistan and it shows you the top physical condition you need to be in to conquer mountains.”

Jewel Colon: Cambodia “Over the summer myself, along with seven other cadets from all over the United States, traveled to Cambodia on a CULP deployment. Over the course of one month, we stayed at the National Defense University located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Our mission was to teach the Cambodian soldiers American culture, English, and basic Army skills. CULP was an incredible experience that I would recommend every cadet should try.”

Kirsten Jex: Tanzania “I spent several weeks in the coastal town of Bagamoyo, Tanzania, which in Swahili means "lay down your heart". I volunteered at a local HIV/AIDS clinic called UKUN with other Cadets, where we made house visits to patients throughout the community. Everyday we spent time learning about the Tanzanian culture through Swahili lessons, lectures, weekend excursions, and interactions with locals. It was the experience of a lifetime.”

Karina Pierce: Africa The experiences I had in Bagamoyo, Tanzania was much different than I thought it would be. This is a picture of myself and Soud, a member of Bawodene, an organization to help empower women. I helped him plan training events for local women around the city. The training involved providing 50 women entrepreneurship skills so they can better run their businesses and become more independent. I learned many things about the African culture.”

Ethan Watkins: China “I went to Xi'an, China and taught English to kindergarteners and to college students. Xi'an is the home of the terracotta warriors, and other historically important artifacts, such as the start of the Silk Road. We took weekend trips to Shanghai and to Beijing. Shanghai is the home to China's biggest industrial and manufacturing centers. We went to Beijing and saw the American embassy, the 2nd largest American embassy in the world. We visited the Great Wall of China, and walked 6 miles to a remodeled section. We also saw the Forbidden City, a palace for emperors. I had a wonderful experience in China!”


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2012 MILITARY BALL AND HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY

The Military Ball was at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort on Saturday, February 11, 2012. A group of 225 enjoyed the evening with many special guest in attendance. CMU President George Ross and his wife Elizabeth, BG (Ret) John Kulhavi and his wife Carole along with numerous ROTC Alumni and cadets were present.

Mark your calendar for the 2013 Military Ball to be held at the Bucks Run Golf Club in Mt. Pleasant on Saturday, February 9, 2013

Contact the Battalion for more information regarding the Military Ball ([email protected] or 989-774-3049)

Gene Bruce CMU ROTC: 1972-77 A 1957 graduate of Summerfield High School, Petersburg, MI. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Math Education from Eastern Michigan University (where he also received his Army Commission), Masters and Specialists degrees in educational administration from Central Michigan University, and a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration, Curriculum and Supervision from the University of Maryland. He is a graduate of the Army’s Command and General Staff College and the Army War College. During his nearly 29 year Army career, he commanded at the Platoon, Company,

Battalion and Brigade levels. In addition to two combat tours in South Vietnam, he has been based in Korea, Germany, Kansas, New Jersey, Georgia, Virginia, and, yes, Michigan (Central Michigan University as an assistant professor of Military Science). He proudly wears the First Infantry Division (The Big Red One) unit patch on his right sleeve, signifying his time in combat with them. His last position in the U.S. Army was as director of the Army’s continuing education system. His awards include the Legion of Merit and four Bronze Stars, one for Valor. He is airborne qualified with 23 jumps to his credit. He retired from the Army in December 1990 at the rank of Colonel. After military retirement he served with Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, retiring in 2000 as Executive Dean of the college’s northcentral region based in South Bend, IN. He is an active volunteer in the South Bend community. He is or has been a board member of the St. Joseph County Juvenile Justice Center, of Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka, of South Bend’s Civic Theatre, of the Rotary Club of South Bend, and he is an active member of Sunnyside Presbyterian Church.

Colonel Bruce and his wife, Jane, a retired pharmacist, reside in South Bend.

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Thomas J. Jenks CMU ROTC: Class of 1973 While a cadet at Central Michigan University Thomas was Captain of the Rifle Team, earned his Airborne wings and received the RECONDO badge at Advanced Camp. That was the start of a lifetime commitment to the US Army, ROTC and JROTC programs. He taught ROTC at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from 1980-84. He served as JROTC Senior Army Instructor in the Cleveland Public Schools, Minnesota Charter School and most recently, in the Grand Rapids Public Schools. He is Past Chapter President of both the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) and the Military Officers’ Association of America (MOAA). He recently was on the board of directors of the Ohio Communities Salutes Soldiers event. Highlights of his military career include assignments as a Program Manager for the Main Battle Tank

at the Tank Automotive Command, Michigan; Maintenance Company Shop Officer, South Korea; Maintenance Company Commander in the 7th Infantry Division, Ft. Ord, California; Project Officer at McDonnell Douglas Astronautics and Allied Signal Aerospace in California; 8th Maintenance Battalion Executive Officer in Germany and served as Chief of the 3rd Armored Division Materiel Management Center in the Iraq Gulf War.. He has been an exceptional and respected leader, role model, mentor, and teacher throughout his career and for his family. Tom and his wife Sue, of 33 years, reside in Euclid, Ohio.

Lawrence E. Warner CMU ROTC: Class of 1962 Commissioned in the United States Army Quartermaster Corps. His military career included assignments as a Petroleum and Logistics Officer in the Seventh Army Support Command, Germany 1963-65; Company Commander and Battalion Staff Officer in the 1st Supply and Transportation Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, Vietnam 1968; receiving a Masters Degree in Petroleum Engineering at the University of Missouri, Rolla 1971; managing petroleum supply operations for U.S. Army Support, Thailand and combat missions in South East Asia 1971-1972; Division Chief for petroleum supply operations at the Quartermaster School, Fort Lee, Virginia 1972-1976; Deputy G4 for Logistics, Headquarters, 3rd Armored Division, Germany 1976-1979; and working in the Pentagon at Department of the Army level within the offices of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics 1980-1982. He retired from the Army in 1982 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

From 1982 to 2003 he worked as a government contractor on various joint military projects including Joint Logistics Over‑the‑Shore, U.S. Navy Light Airborne Multipurpose Systems, Army World Wide Management Command and Control Information System, Army Prototype Engineering, Army Logistics Support Vessel Material Change, Joint Military Services’ Transportation Coordinators' Automated Information for Movement System, and Army Business Enterprise Systems. Military awards include the Legion of Merit, two Bronze Star Medals, the Meritorious Service Medal and two Army Commendation Medals. He married Peggy Carrick in 1960 at the beginning of their junior year at CMU. Peggy also graduated from CMU in 1962 and worked as a government contractor on various Navy and other Department of Defense programs for 20 years.

If you are interested in nominating a former student, cadre, staff, or a friend of CMU’s ROTC, for consideration into the ROTC HALL OF FAME-2013 please send the following information to our office no later than October 25, 2012:

CMU, Military Science Department, Finch 111, Mt. Pleasant MI 48859

1. Letter of nomination, stating achievements and contribution.

2. Supporting Documentation to verify nominee’s eligibility (Please include DD 214; Military/Civilian Resume; Officer Record Brief; Other pertinent information to support your nominee).

3. Current address, phone number, and email address of both yourself and the nominee.

The ROTC Alumni Board manages the selection of Hall of Fame members each year. Individuals must have made a significant contribution to ROTC achievement, tradition, or history. Normally, no person shall be eligible until after a period of 10 years subsequent to death, retirement, or departure from the Chippewa Battalion, which ever occurs earlier. The Hall of Fame is a reminder of how the ROTC program can have a lasting impact on a persons life and be a positive catalyst for achievement.

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COL William B. Nolde Lecture Series

February 15, 2012 “Army Core Value – Personal Courage” Major InSung Oaks Lee

MAJ (Ret) InSung Oaks Lee commissioned from CMU ROTC in 1973 as an Armor Officer. He served 20 years as an Armor Officer with tours in several mainland installations, Hawaii, Korea, and Germany as a Platoon Leader, Company Commander, Operations/Logistics, and Intelligence Officer, Battalion Executive Officer, and Military Attaché. His tours include assignments at the Defense Intelligence Agency as a Military Branch Chief where he was awarded the Legion of Merit for his work at the DIA and in the Pentagon; Senior Intelligence Officer at the Marine Corps Intelligence Activity; as a civil service Senior Intelligence Officer in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Security Assistance where he was nominated and graduated from the prestigious U.S. Army War College; Senior Intelligence Officer at the Transportation Security Administration; and culminated his military and civil service as the Deputy Chief of Operations at the Department of Homeland Security National Operations Center. His current religious and community voluntary services include: An ordained Bishop, a Chaplain at the Camp Rotary and a member of the Planning Commission for the city of Harrison, Michigan and an Assistant High School Football Coach for Harrison Community Schools. His accomplishments are outstanding to both the Military and the Community.

November 9, 2011

“Leadership: Teamwork and Collaboration”

Brigadier General Mark A. Montjar

A presentation by BG Mark Montjar, was held in Dow Science Building for over 100 ROTC Cadets. He Commissioned Second Lieutenant in 1971 from the University of Cincinnati, and earned a master degree in Technology from Eastern Michigan University. General Montjar is currently employed by VSE Corporation as the Director of Business Development. He retired from the United States Army Reserve in May 2007 and from General Motors Corporation in April 2002 where he served as a World-Wide Purchasing Supervisor. After his presentation he answered questions and mingled with cadets.

The COL William B. Nolde Lecture Series began in 1998. In

honor of COL Nolde, a Military Science professor at CMU and the last official casualty of the Vietnam War, the series goal is to promote an understanding of the role the U.S. Armed Forces plays in American society and history. It is also designed to help students understand the importance of leadership roles in both

society and the military.

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Ferris State University “Bulldog Company”

Ferris has commissioned 7 officers so far in 2012 with 1 more planned for Dec 2012. In 2013 we are expecting to commission 8 Lieutenants. Ferris is projected to send 13 cadets to LDAC next summer. That will be the most that have ever went from Ferris. Ferris ROTC has 60 cadets enrolled for Fall 2012. Ferris cadets had a great summer in 2012. We had 9 cadets go to LDAC with 2 receiving overall excellence ratings and 1 of those being in their platoon's top 5. We had 2 cadets get selected for Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency (CULP) trips. Cadet Jewel Colon spent 3 weeks in Cambodia integrated with their armed forces and Cadet Ethan Watkins spent 3 weeks in China. Both were put into groups with other cadets from around the country and not only spent time with the military of the country, but were taken on several site seeing tours. They have come back with a greater interest in learning more about the Countries they visited. Cadet Joshua Wolletz was selected for and attended the Alaska phase of Northern Mountain Warfare. We have had cadets go to Airborne and Air Assault before, but very few meet the rigorous requirements to attend Northern Mountain Warfare. In the Spring Semester of 2012 Ferris had 5 cadets travel down to Southern Indiana University and earn the Norwegian Ruck March badge for which they had to compete 18.6 Miles in under 4.5 hours with a 25 pound rucksack. Ferris welcomes SGT Stanley Pelak as our new Freshman instructor. SGT Pelak has replaced SFC Shawn Fries who has moved on to a Team Leader position within the Michigan National Guard.

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MAJ Kenton Barber (’02) with his wife Julie and Congressman Larry Kissell. “I work for General John Allen, Commander International Security Assistance Force (COMISAF) and the Commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A).” MAJ Barber served as the principal Military Advisor / Military Legislative Assistant (MLA) to Congressman Larry Kissell 2011-2012. (as of April 2012) CPT Cheryl (Chie) Sahagun (‘03), Army Reserve, is teaching ROTC courses at the University of Alaska, Anchorage. CPT Sahaguns says “The Army has provided me an infinite number of amazing experiences and opportunities that would rarely be found in the civilian sector. I am forever grateful to the cadre and staff of the Chippewa Battalion who provided me with sound instruction and insightful mentorship. I am honored to be a part of this organization and proud to know that it all began in the Chippewa Battalion. (as of July 2012)

ALUMNI & NEWS

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CMU ROTC would like to include your news: recent location, awards, marriages, births and other noteworthy accomplishments or changes in the next Alumni Newsletter. Please send your information to CMU ROTC: Email: [email protected] Fax: 989-774-7438 Mail: Military Science / ROTC 111 Finch Hall Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant MI 48859 Please include the year you graduated and contact information.

For the latest news about CMU ROTC please visit :

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CPT David R. Holoman, (‘05) “Hello from southern Afghanistan. All is well with B Troop 1-126 CAV.

Fire Up Chips” (as of March 2012)

MAJ Ken Middaugh (‘01) MIARNG. His professional and Military career includes: working for the International Logistics at Chrysler HQ (Auburn Hills MI); Johnson Controls, (Holland MI); securing the Pentagon after 9/11; S1 for the 210th MP BN; aid to MG Jerry Cannon the Sr. MP in the State/Army; Master Scheduler at JCI; deployed for Hurricane Katrina; Commander of the 46th MP CO (Kingsford); Trained Iraqi Police in Baghdad during the 'surge'; worked as launch coordinator with JCI (Toronto); and has been deployed to Iraq. MAJ Middaugh lived in Holland with his wife Crystal and son Jack until he became the Manager of the Lithium Ion Battery Plant in Nersac, France. They currently live in Angouleme France and now a daughter Venice Elizabeth. He is working in the G3 section at the 46th Military Police Command. (as of March 2012) MAJ Andrew Theume (‘01) Ft Riley, KS is an engineer officer. He has deployed to Iraq three times. Twice with the 4th Infantry Division (OIF I and OIF 08-09) as a platoon leader, Deputy MiTT Chief and Company Commander. His last Deployment was from June of 2010 to June of 2011 as an individual augmentee to Headquarters, United States Forces - Iraq. During this deployment he was the Engineer Plans Officer in the USF-I J5 Plans cell. He was privileged to be part of the group of people that wrote the campaign plan for the final withdrawal from Iraq. He married his wife Andrea this past September 2011. She is an active duty

captain in the JAG Corps. She's a Notre Dame Law graduate. (as of March 2012)


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Alumni & Donors: ROTC Alumni and friends, your donations and support have made it possible for the Chippewa Battalion to rank in the top 30% of all United States ROTC Battalions. Donations make it possible for cadets to experience training opportunities which in turn produce first-rate Officers in the United States Army. Donations make it possible to support numerous cadet scholarships; trips such as the annual visit to Washington DC for seniors; clubs; intramural sports; trophies and awards; training events (Norwegian Road March, Marathons) and much more.

ROTC ACCOUNTS INCLUDE:

ROTC Development Fund—Used for individual scholarships as well as funding for supplies, field exercises, equipment, clubs, and intramurals beyond what Cadet Command and the University can fund. GEN John Kulhavi Scholarship—Awarded to high quality, scholar, athlete, leader Cadets, based on merit and financial need. COL William B. Nolde Scholarship—Awarded to contracted ROTC Cadets with a sophomore or junior status. Michigan 22 and Beyond Fund—Awards scholarships to Cadets with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and is also used to support program activities. Field Leadership Reaction Course (FLRC)—current campaign to build and FLRC in Mt. Pleasant for the students at CMU and the community. (see page 6) These accounts actively support the future Officers in the United States Army. Cadets time at camps, field trainings, and other required events make it difficult to have a job, therefore, your donations help supplement their income to focus on academics and ROTC. You may contribute to one of the existing accounts at any time or you can create your own charitable endowment fund. Your gift may quality you for a federal charitable tax deduction, as gifts to Central Michigan University qualify as charitable contributions to higher education for which the federal government permits a deduction for individuals who itemize on tax returns. Additionally, you have an option of ensuring continued support for the CMU Army ROTC program through a gift designated within your estate. Legacy gifts can be made now or deferred to a later time. Some types of planned gifts enable you to support CMU and receive tax benefits up front, while allowing you to sustain your current lifestyle by making use of bequests through a will, retirement plan assets, and charitable trusts. For information regarding legacy gifts and the many benefits such planning has for your estate, contact Lesa Smith at: [email protected] or 989-774-3354.


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Central Michigan University ROTC Chippewa Battalion 2011 …...Terry served as president of ROTC AA 2009-2011. Terry is President Emeritus of Mid Michigan Health. ... Service Medal,