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The Ripley Reporter

Vol. 10, Issue 6

Camp Ripley, Minnesota June 2017


Ripley Reporter Page 2 Minnesota National Guard Facebook Pages https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaNationalGuard/ https://www.facebook.com/CampRipley/ https://www.facebook.com/ArdenHillsArmyTrainingSite/ https://www.facebook.com/148thFighterWing/ https://www.facebook.com/133rdAirliftWing/ https://www.facebook.com/TheRedBulls/ https://www.facebook.com/84th-Troop-Command/

In This IssueCamp Ripley Outdoor ProgramsPg. 2 - 3

Cyber Security and AwarenessPg. 3

Camp Ripley’s Training Support UnitPg. 4 - 5

ESGR in Minnesota Pg. 5

Governor’s Fishing OpenerPG. 6 - 7 Operation Future WarriorPg. 8 - 9

More About Camp Ripley Pg. 9

Health & Fitness Month Pg. 10 - 11

Events Calendar Pg. 11

Safety Pg. 12

We recognize that all Veterans and Service-member sacrifice for our country during times of peace and war in places we are not often

aware of. These men and women

volunteered to leave their lives behind in order to defend the things that are dear to us all.

It is our priviliage and honor to be able to give back just a small

amount of what they enjoy about being an American and a

Minnesotan.

Open Tuesday - Thursday 0900 - 1730

June 1 - Aug 31, 2017North side of bldg. 7-67 attached to the PX

$14.00


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Call 320-632-7375 To Report Suspicious Activity

Trolling for the Troops, as well as the Turkey and Deer Hunts held at Camp Ripley, allow these organizations to get behind the veterans and Service members to help maintain the bond Minnesotans have with their community and environment It also provides an opportunity for relationship building between older veterans, current veterans and young Service mem-bers

The programs keep building on positive experiances with support from several veterans’ organizations and local business-es such as Cabelas, Seafoam Motor Treatment, Minnesota Elks Club and the American Foods Group, as well as Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Upper-Mississippi River Smallies Club and Lindner Angling Edge.

“The outdoor events are a small and critical piece to continued healing for all combat veterans and positive examples for currently serving Soldiers,” said Col Scott St Sauver, Camp Ripley Post Commander

Events like the DAV Turkey Hunt and Trolling for the Troops reenforces the mission statement that any veteran or Ser-vice-member who has served their country, deserves a day to relax in the outdoors. It is through their assistance that nearly 200 veterans and Service-members each year take part in these events.

“Our biggest benefit from this is in the sustainment of longevity,” said Minnesota Veterans Outdoor Coordinator Dennis Erie. “I greatly appreciate anyone who can contribute to helping us establish strength and stability for our programs.”

In today’s social media environment, we divulge extraordinary details about ourselves. Everything from homes, kids, friends, and when we’re picking up our morning coffee! This information allows for those we love to “stay connected”; but it also allows for a complete stranger to know us also.

At times, nefarious individuals can take this information and literally become YOU on the internet. No, not the Brad Paisley “I’m so much cooler online” types but the types who want to commit fraud, threaten those we love, or access personal information.

Report Imposters Immediately!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/help/306643639690823Twitter: https://support.twitter.com/forms/impersonationInternet Crime Complaint Center: https://www.ic3.gov/default.aspxGoogle+: https://support.google.com/plus/troubleshooter/1715140?hl=enInstagram: https://help.instagram.com/contact/636276399721841LinkedIn Imposter: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/61664/reporting-fake-pro-files?lang=enLinkedIn False Information: https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/ask/TS-NFPI


Ripley Reporter Page 4Camp Ripley’s Training Support Unit keeps the base runningArticle & Photos By: Staff Sgt. Anthony HouseyCamp Ripley Public AffairsCAMP RIPLEY, Minn. – The Camp Ripley Training Support Unit is designated to the care, upkeep and assistance to the installation and those utilizing the facility.

“The Training Support Unit’s (TSU) primary focus is to support unit training requirements and ensure smooth operations here on Camp Ripley and the Arden Hills Army Training Site in the metro,” said Sgt. 1st Class Terry Clabo, Training Sup-port Unit Readiness NCO.

Camp Ripley features numerous ranges and state-of-the-art training facilities to support military, law enforcement, first responder and inter-agency partner training requirements. The installation is structured to have a full complement of automated small arms and large caliber weapon ranges as well as several specialized training facilities.

The many acres of maneuver training areas are capable of supporting a heavy brigade combat team in addition small units which may utilize training facilities such as the Rappel Tower, Confidence Course, Demolition Range, Vehicle Recovery Range or Land Navigation Course.

“Our mission has always been to provide the best support, facilities, and resources to our customers enabling them to train in a realistic environment while being a good neighbor to the surround-ing communities,” said Maj. Christal Cheney, Training Support Unit com-mander.

During training the first weekend of May, the Training Support Unit direct-ly supported 33 ranges for units conducting weapons qualification, medical simulations training and vehicle recovery. Additionally, the Training Support Unit provided coverage for over 40 training areas utilized for drivers training, field training exercises and tank gunnery.

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Contact InformationKim BrouilletVolunteer Support Technician8180 Belden Blvd. Cottage Grove MN 55016 [email protected]

Eric RolstadProgram Support Specialist 15000 Highway 115 Little Falls MN [email protected]

ESGR informs and educates service members and their civilian employers regarding their rights and

responsibilities governed by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). ESGR does not have statutory authority to enforce, but serves as a neutral, free resource to

employers and service members. http://www.esgr.mil/minnesota

SiebenCarey honored with ‘Above and Beyond’ Award by Department of Defense

SiebenCarey President Jim Carey will accept the award on behalf of the law firm and will be accompanied by Lindsey Lasky, General Harry Sieben, an attorney at SiebenCarey and a Major General in the Minnesota National Guard and Cheryl Johnson, the law firm’s administrator.

The award is given to companies and institutions that go above and beyond the legal requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act by providing their Guard and Reserve employees additional, non-mandated benefits such as differential or full pay to offset lost wages, extended health benefits and other similar benefits.http://www.knowyourrights.com/newsarticles/siebencarey-receives-above-and-beyond-award.aspx

Service Members Are Encouraged to Utilize the Battle Buddy System On and Off Post!

(Continued from Pg. 4) “We supported the need and activities for everyone from the Boy Scouts to Fish & Wildlife Service to sling-loading for a UH60 Blackhawk helicopter and firing Abrams tanks,” said 1st Sgt. Donnie Hance during the unit’s final formation on Sunday.

The Ammunition Office on Camp Ripley serviced over 12 units with ammu-nition ranging from 9-mm pistol rounds to 120-mm tank rounds.

“Sunday was a busy day as everyone was coming down for turn in,” said Master. Sgt. Chad Turner, ammunition handler with the Training Support

Unit. “We were able to receive all twelve major units and process their requests with zero losses.”

Training area and range coordination on the installation is managed by the Range Control Office which provides guid-ance, safety validations and management for everyone utilizing the 53,000-acre training area. In addition to their training, units draw billets from Camp Ripley as well as logistical items from the Supply & Services Office. Each item, building and requested article needs to be inspected and received prior to the unit’s complete departure from Camp Ripley.

Camp Ripley Public Affairs The Training Support Unit supports operations every day on Camp Ripley and continues to maintain the readiness of their Soldiers as well. During the recent Drill weekend, the TSU conducted their own primary weapons qualification range for M16 rifle and M9 pistol as well as completion of an Army Physical Fitness Test and man-datory briefings.

“I am very proud and honored to be the commander of such as great group of professionals. They are always ready and play a vital role in the success of Camp Ripley as a training installation,” added Cheney.



Outdoor RecreationCamp Ripley has several outdoor recreational facilities. Equipment is available from the Supply and Services Division. Phone: (320) 616-3130/3128. Facilities include: Swimming, Softball, Tennis, Basketball, Horseshoes, Cross Country Skiing, Volleyball, Running Track, Picnic Ar-eas, Snowshoeing, Fishing, Boating, Canoes, Badminton, and Archery.

Indoor RecreationIndoor recreational facilities include: The Recreation & Training Center (Bldg 6-97), Welness Center (Bldg 10-67) and the Training & Community Center (Bldg 11-1 Closed Jun-Aug 2017). Camp Ripley facilities can be used for Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, use of Wellness Room, Ma-chine & Free Weights, Exercise Machines, Sauna as well as organized PT.

Minnesota Guardsmen join in on Governor’s Fishing OpenerArticle & Photos by: Staff Sgt. Anthony HouseyCamp Ripley Public Affairs

CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. – The 70th Annual Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener was held in St. Cloud May 11-14, 2017.As part of the traditional event dating back to 1948, four members of the Minnesota National Guard were welcomed as guests to join everyone on the Mississippi River.

“It’s an honor for the Minnesota National Guard to participate in one of our state’s premier events,” said Maj. Scott Ingalsbe of the Minnesota National Guard. “The opportunity to get outside and enjoy some fun on the water is part of what makes living and serving in Minnesota so great.” he added.

The Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener was created by the 27th Minnesota Governor, Luther Wallace Youngdahl in 1948 as an event to improve Minne-sota’s economy through the development and promotion of the state’s outdoor recreational opportunities.

The first opener was a cooperative promotion between the state’s resort indus-try, media, and public officials. Today, the emphasis is even broader, celebrating the kickoff of the summer season while highlighting the importance of tourism and recreational opportunities statewide.

Four members of the Minnesota National Guard were able to take part in the events in St. Cloud during some of Minne-sota’s great early summer weather.

“The first day we got paired up with the hosts that would take us out on the water; we had a great time, lots of fun,” said Staff Sgt. Casey Illies with B Company, 334th Brigade Engineer Battalion.

Some of the best caught out of Illies’ boat which included House Speak-er Kurdt Daudt, was several 16” smallmouth bass that they released as well as a few catfish. “We didn’t get anything too big, but it was so much fun,” added Illies.




(Continued from Pg. 6)Further up river Staff Sgt. Tim Krouth of the Camp Ripley Training Support Unit, and his wife Becky, caught and released an 18” Walleye as well as two Northerns measuring in around 24”.

“What a great fishing opener, not a lot of fish but great stories and great weather,” said Krouth. We were able to get out on the Mississippi River with our guide Kevin Luhmann and found some exciting spots,” he added.

Next year’s Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener will be held May 10-13 in Spicer on Green Lake, the largest lake in the Willmar Lakes area. This will be the second time in the history of the event that it will be held on Green Lake.

Explore Minnesota, the state’s tourism promotion office, organizes this event each year in coordination with a host community. The 71st annual Governor’s Fishing

Opener will be hosted collaboratively by the communities of the Willmar Lakes area, including Willmar, Spicer and New London, and smaller communities within Kandiyohi County. Green Lake last host-ed the event in 1995.

“In the beautiful Willmar Lakes area, Spicer’s Green Lake offers terrific fishing and other great recreational activities,” said Governor Mark Dayton. “I thank the community leaders for hosting this great Min-nesota tradition, and I look forward to opening next year’s summer fishing season on Green Lake.”

The Mission of AHATS is to serve as a local training area (LTA) for all military services, law enforcement and civilian agencies as well as environmental and wildlife conservation programs. This training area provides the customer with the high-est quality training atmosphere and resources available while continuing a positive relationship with partnering agencies and the local community.

AHATS Operations Staff Sgt. Janice Hawkins [email protected] 651-282-4421

Listen in monthly as Camp Ripley goes on the air in your community with KLTF AM960, KXRA

AM1490/FM100.3 and WJJY FM106.7



Camp Ripley PXHours of Operation

For the Month of JuneOpen Daily

1000 - 2000 hours

Weekly Sales &

Promotions

Operation Future Warrior, Rain or ShineArticle & Photos by: Staff Sgt. Anthony Housey Camp Ripley Public Affairs

CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. – More than 900 recruits from the Min-nesota National Guard came to Camp Ripley May 19-21, 2017 for Operation Future Warrior.

Young men and women who volunteered to join the Minnesota Army National Guard got to experience a small taste of basic train-ing and military training during the three day event.

“The intent of Operation Future Warrior is removing the mystery of the training recruits will experience when attending Basic Com-bat and Advance Individualized Training,” said Lt. Col. Eduardo Suarez, recruiting and retention battalion commander.

Beginning on May 19th, recruits from all over Minnesota disembarked from the Military-style busses to make introduc-tions with their Drill Sergeants, team leaders and instructors as part of what is called HIRT, High Intensity Resilience Training. This training included events on the Confidence Course & the Leader’s Reaction Course in addition to a 30min-ute ‘Shark Attack’ simulating the intense first interactions recruits will make with Drill Sergeants at basic training.

“The main drive behind HIRT is to prepare these young warriors for what to expect at basic training. It’s so they can have a feel for the stressors and it will not be as much of a shock once they arrive at their training site,” said Sgt. 1st Class Amanda Hunt of the St. Cloud Recruiting Team.

With over 900 recruits from the eight Recruit Sustainment Program, RSP areas around the state, Camp Ripley’s training area became a very busy place. Events like Warrior Challenge tested each team of eight individuals through a physical fitness test, 5.3 mile ruck march, land navigation, and marksmanship on the EST2000 simulator.

“They were motivated and eager,” said Master Sgt. Duwayne Schmitz, First Sergeant for the Camp Ripley RSP. “Everyone was pumped up, even with the poor weather, and showed a high level of proficiency,” he added.



Ripley Reporter Page 9(Continued from Pg. 8) Since the RSP program’s inception in the mid-1990s the ideal result has been to create a career orientation opportunity for all recruits and their families to better understand the next steps before, during and after basic training. Operation Future Warrior is the next generation of that same in-tent and promotes a motivating Army environment generating awareness and education to prepare Minnesota National Guard Soldiers to get the most out of their careers.

By the second day, recruits were taking part in Soldier Training Readiness Modules and classes in basic Army tactics. As planned for the third day of the event, recruits were taken through the process of several administrative exercises and an awards ceremony. The usual Pass & Review event was cancelled due to the poor weather, but the exhausted recruits seemed to be proud of the accom-plishments they earned, the great time they had, and the cool stories to tell back home.

www.minnesotanationalguard.org/surveys/campripleyhunts



Dining Facility Hours and CostsBreakfast - 0600 to 0745 - $7.75Lunch - 1130 to 1300 - $7.75Dinner - 1630 to 1830 - $7.75

Thank You to Sgt. 1st Class (Ret.) Mark Baker for granting the Camp Ripley Public Affairs Office permission to include a Pvt. Murphy Cartoon in our monthly publication of the Ripley Reporter.

Mark Baker is the author/illustrator of Pvt. Murphy. Baker began drawing his award winning cartoon in the early 90s while he was stationed at Fort Bragg, NC. A former 19D Cavalry Scout and then 98C Signals Intelligence Analyst, Baker retired from the Army in 2007. A growing collection of his cartoons can be found on his website – pvtmurphy.net

Camp RipleyDEERS/ID Card Office

Camp Ripley- 320-616-2728

CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. – Employees and Soldiers on Camp Ripley are taking advan-tage of the warmer weather in Minnesota and stretching their legs as Health & Fitness Month kicks off May 1, 2017.

“Staying fit and healthy is important for an enjoyable and productive work environ-ment, plus it helps us remain ready and in compliance with Army standards,” ex-pressed Maj. Steven Hall, Operations Officer with Camp Ripley.

The events on Camp Ripley are inspired by the Global Employee Health & Fitness Month, which is an international observance of health and fitness in the workplace that was created in 1989.

The goal of ACTIVE Life and the National Association for Health and Fitness was ‘to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle to em-ployers and their employees through worksite health promotion activities and environments,’ according to a recent news release about the topic.

During the Month of May, Camp Ripley and the Minnesota National Guard will host several events with the interest of health and fit-ness as the driving factor behind them. On Camp Ripley the 3rd annual running of the Friday 5Ks will take place for Service-member, civilian employees, family members, dependents and retirees from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30a.m. at several locations around the installation over the month.

“We are fortunate to have work out facilities for the winter months, but 5k Fridays are a great motivator to get outside and socialize with other members of the Camp Ripley family” said Lt. Col. Chad Sackett, Camp Ripley deputy garrison commander.

Additionally the staff on Camp Ripley has some of the training areas open to utilize during low demand times for several hours of independent exercise. ‘Exercise on the EVOC’ allows Camp Ripley employees the opportunity to use the 3.2 miles of undisturbed road which is commonly used for drivers training by the Military and the Minnesota State High-way Patrol.

Camp Ripley joins in on Health & Fitness Month Article & Photos By: Staff Sgt. Anthony HouseyMinnesota National Guard Public Affairs



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www.warrior180.org

Veterans Retiree Breakfast

8a.m.-11a.m.Camp Ripley

MN State Veteran Cemetery Open to the

Public - Tours1-4p.m.

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Pine Grove Zoo C.H.O.M.P.

11:30 am / 12:30 pm

DA & Command Photos at Camp Ripley

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www.vios.army.milAppointments

Mondays & Wednesdays

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Little Falls American Legion Post 46

Bingo 2p.m.


Bingo 2p.m.

Noon

9a.m.

7-9p.m.Great River Arts Little Falls

Camp Ripley Viking Club1800 to 0030 Monday-Saturday during the

months of June, July and August


Cheese Burger Night $2.50

Morrison County’s annual “Breakfast on the Farm” will be from 7:30

am - 11:30

Trolling for the Troops

Minnesota Fishing Museum - Fishing with the Pros

5p.m.-10p.m.Falls Ballroom in Little Falls

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Pine Grove Zoo - Critter Encounters

11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m.

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U.S. Army - 1775Camp Ripley - 1931

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Jeff and son Logan hit the water in Itasca Minnesota to spend two months kayaking the Mississippi River to bring awareness to veterans suicide. https://www.facebook.com/kayak4veterans


Ripley Reporter Page 12Camp Ripley Safety

Drivers need to recognize the special safety needs of pedestrians, especially those that are children. Young, elderly, disabled and intoxicated pedestrians are the most frequent victims in auto-pedestrian collisions.Generally, pedestrians have the right-of-way at all intersections; however, regardless of the rules of the road or right-of-way, drivers are obligated to exercise great care and extreme caution to avoid striking pedestrians.

What can drivers do to safely share the road with pedestrians?

• Do not become distracted. People can encounter pedestrians anytime and they should look out for pedestrians anywhere. Pedestrians can be very hard to see -- especially in bad weather or at night.

• When entering a crosswalk area, drive slowly and be prepared to stop. Don’t block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn. Stop for pedestrians who are in a crosswalk.

• Children are the least predictable pedestrians and the most difficult to see. Take precautions and always watch for children. Take extra care to look out for children not only in school zones, but also in residential areas, playgrounds and parks.

• Where a warning flasher or flashers are blinking, drivers must stop to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk or at an intersection with no marked crosswalk. Be extra cautious in school zones. Always stop when directed to do so by a school crossing guard.

What can a pedestrian do to prevent pedestrian accidents?

• Stay on the sidewalk when available and use crosswalks. Avoid walking in traffic where there are no sidewalks or crosswalks. Walk on the sidewalk. If you have to walk on a road that does not have sidewalks, walk facing traffic.

• Be prepared for the unexpected. Do not be surprised even if a motorist does something wrong like running a stop sign or red light, or making a sudden turn. Walk defensively.

• Look in all directions before entering the street. Cross streets at intersections whenever possible. Be especially alert to a vehicle that may be turning right on a red signal. If there are marked crosswalks, use them but do not assume that it is completely safe in a marked crosswalk. Make sure to always look in both directions and ensure the intersection is clear or the vehicles are stopping.

• Pedestrians are supposed to have the right-of-way in parking lots but many drivers do not wait for pedestrians. Be careful in parking lots. Parking lots can be more hazardous than streets. On streets the direction of traffic is usually known but in parking lots vehicles might be moving in all directions, including backwards.

THE RIPLEY REPORTER IS A PUBLICATION OF THE CAMP RIPLEY PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE. THE VIEWS, OPINIONS AND INFORMATION EXPRESSED IN THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE VIEWS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, STATE OF MINNESOTA, MINNESOTA NA-

TIONAL GUARD, THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OR THE CAMP RIPLEY GARRISON COMMANDER.

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