Serving the Soldiers, Civilians and Families of 2nd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div. Issue 133 November 8, 2013

Sister brigades switch out in Kuwait

Story and photos Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch2nd ABCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – The “Warhorse” Brigade officially replaced their sister brigade, 1st

ABCT, 4th Inf. Div., during a Transfer of Authority Ceremony on Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Nov. 4.

During the ceremony, 2nd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div., took over the the mission of joint partnership and promoting security and stabilization in the region.

“We are ready to execute theater security cooperation exercises across the region, as we

Col. Omar Jones IV, left, commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Lehtonen, senior enlisted leader, both of the 2nd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div., uncase the brigade colors during a Transfer of Authority Ceremony between the “Warhorse” Brigade and 1st ABCT, 4th Inf. Div., on Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Nov. 4, 2013. “We are ready to partner closely with our Kuwaiti brothers as we build on the close bonds formed by the “Raider” team and their predecessors,” said Jones.

strengthen our relationship and improve our readiness and that of our peers,” said Col. Omar Jones IV, commander, 2nd ABCT, 4th Infantry Division, addressing the Soldiers during the ceremony.

For a year prior to the deployment, 2nd ABCT Soldiers conducted extensive training, and leadership said they have no doubts on their ability to assume the mission.

“We trained at home, at Pinon Canyon and at the National Training Center, to be experts at our craft; war fighting,” said Jones. “No brigade in the Army is better trained than you are today.”

As the mission for Soldiers of 1st ABCT, 4th Inf. Div., is coming to an end, the

mission for Warhorse Soldiers is just starting.“I am very proud that it is (2nd Brigade)

here, taking over the mission,” said Col. Joel K. Tyler, commander, 1st ABCT, 4th Inf. Div. “You know that I understand what it takes to get here; all the hard work at every echelon, and I know you have made the brigade ready for any challenge. You will take this mission to greater levels of achievement, and you will have opportunities we only dreamed of.”

Throughout the deployment, Soldiers will participate in a wide variety of missions across the U.S. Army Central area of operations.

“You will join a great team of land force See CEREMONY, Page 2

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Col. Omar Jones IV......................2nd ABCT CommanderCommand Sgt. Maj. Robert Lehtonen 2nd ABCT CSMMaj. Chris Maestas.................................................PAO OICStaff Sgt. Andrew Porch..................................PAO NCOICSgt. Marcus Fichtl...............................Layout and DesignStaff Sgt. Andrew Porch............................................Editor

Warhorse Pride

Soldiers of the 2nd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div., stand at attention as the flag of Lt. Gen. James L. Terry, commanding general, U.S. Army Central and Coalition Forces Land Component Command, flaps in the wind during a Transfer of Authority Ceremony on Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Nov. 4, 2013. First ABCT, 4th Inf. Div., Soldiers are preparing to head home after a nine-month deployment while 2nd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div., Soldiers assume the mission to partner and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their Kuwaiti counterparts.

professionals; experts in the Middle East and Central Asia,” said Lt. Gen. James L. Terry, commanding general, USARCENT and Coalition Forces Land Component Command. “This is one of the most volatile and strategically important regions in the world; and I am sure, and I am confident, that you and your Soldiers are up for the task ahead of you.”

Through the months ahead, the Warhorse Brigade will start from where their sister brigade left off, by adding to the partnership with the Kuwaitis.

“We are ready to partner closely with our Kuwaiti brothers as we build on the close bonds formed by the Raider team and their predecessors,” said Jones.

Jones ended the ceremony with words of encouragement for all Soldiers of the brigade.

“Remain ready, and be the best professional partner you can be to our friends in Kuwait and across the region. Disciplined units and engaged leaders will be successful in any mission, and will always take care of their Soldiers. It is my honor to be a part of your team.”

From CEREMONY, Page 1

Battalions uncase colorsLEFT: Soldiers of 2nd STB stand at attention during the battalion’s Transfer of Authority Ceremony at Lonestar Field on Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Oct. 25.

LEFT: Lt. Col Joshua Wright, commander and Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Bellinger, senior enlisted leader, 1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg. uncase the battalion colors on Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Oct. 25.

LEFT: Lt. Col. Keith Jarolimek, commander and Command Sgt. Maj. Benito Perez, senior enlisted leader, 3rd Bn., 16th FAR, uncase the battalion colors in Kuwait, Nov. 2.

3-16 FARDyanne Beckman.........................................................526-1635dyanne.m.beckman.civ@mail.mil

1-67 ARSGT James Riggs...........................................................524-1476James.g.riggs.mil@mail.mil

204th BSBMSG Nolan Johnson....................................................526-4172nolan.j.johnson.mil@mail.mil

2-8 INUrsula Pittman...........................................................526-0727ursula.t.pittman.civ@mail.mil 2 STBSGT Tanisha Scott.....................................................503-2602tanisha.m.scott2.mil@mail.mil

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2nd ABCTValarie Adams............................................................524-4797valarie.a.adams.civ@mail.mil

1-10 CAVFrancy Arvizu..............................................................526-1946francy.arvizu.civ@mail.mil

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