A look

back at
2010
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Waves of troops,
helicopters head out
page 4

Gavin takes reins

of calvary unit
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CSTP graduates
5,000th student
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December 2011
ARKANSAS
MINUTEMAN
Editorial staff
Capt. Chris Heathscott
State Public Affairs Officer
Lt. Col. Keith Moore
Agriculture Development Team
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Northwest Office
Sgt. 1st Class Chris Durney
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FROM THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
A great
year
As in the past, 2010
presented some heavy
challenges in our effort
to balance our missions
at home and abroad. For-
tunately, the Soldiers,
Airmen and civilian em-
ployees within our orga-
nization worked together
to achieve success, just as
they have always done.
Throughout the year
these men and women
have made our state proud
through hard work, readi-
ness and overseas service.
The Arkansas Nation-
al Guard has responded
to state emergencies, in-
cluding late-night calls for
support due to tornadoes
and the search for survi-
vors of severe flooding.
Our counterdrug person-
nel helped civil authori-
ties recover more than
$200 million worth of
stolen material, and we
helped the state “take-
back” approximately two
and a half tons of unused
prescription drugs.
We continued our ef-
forts to ensure a positive
future for our nation by
operating two youth pro-
grams, and supporting a
third on Camp Robinson.
And we continued our
mission to help ensure
a strong military force
through our two training
sites, and through train-
ing at the Little Rock Air
Force Base.
We also put our own
readiness to the test in
support of operations
overseas. Our Soldiers
cleared the Afghan road-
ways of explosives, and
Soldiers and Airmen
worked with Afghan fam-
ers to improve their com-
merce. The year witnessed
our Airmen in the skies
ARKANSASMINUTEMAN
over Afghanistan while
others here at home sup-
ported overseas missions
through data interpreta-
tion and intelligence sup-
port. And, when an earth-
quake devastated Haiti,
our Airmen stepped up to
help. Many of our Army
aviators are making a dif-
ference in Kosovo.
The men and women
of the Arkansas Nation-
al Guard are only able to
take on these challeng-
es due to the tremendous
support from Families,
friends, employers, leg-
islators and entire com-
munities throughout the
state. Without this sup-
port we would not be able
to respond to these calls to
serve with such strength
and determination.
2011 looks to be anoth-
er historic year for the Ar-
kansas National Guard
and we pledge to continue
to be always ready, always
there.
Maj. Gen. William Wofford
The Adjutant General
of Arkansas
ON THE COVER
Photo by Capt. Chris Heathscott
Centuries-old Italian honor
bestowed on Adjutant General
Story and photos by Sgt. Shannon Myers
National Guard Marksmanship Training Centerublic Affairs
CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, Ark. –
Maj. Gen. William D. Wofford, the adjutant
general of Arkansas, was presented with an
honor originating thousands of miles away
and dating hundreds of years back.
The Sacred Military Constantinian Or-
der of Saint George, which originated along
the Italian peninsula hundreds of years
ago, was bestowed upon Wofford Dec. 4,
2010. The honor was arranged by the Ital-
ian marksmanship team that participat-
ed in the 2010 Armed Forces Skill at Arms
Meeting here in October.
“I never expected this,” said Wofford
during a ceremony at the center. He was
told to expect some sort of presentation
during a visit, but was surprised by the
unique and ancient honor.
According to an official web site, the or-
der counts among its ranks aristocracy
from the former Kingdom of the Two Si-
cilies, royals, nobles, statesmen and other
noted persons from across the world. There
are currently approximately 2,800 mem-
bers.
PATR IOTIC
GOODBYE. A
young man watch-
es as his father’s
UH-60 Blackhawk
takes off from the
Army Aviation Sup-
port Facility at
Camp Robinson
on its way to Fort
Hood, Texas. 2010
saw a flurry of de-
partures and home-
comings, including
missions in Afghani-
stan and Kosovo.
See Page 6 for a
wrapup of another
historic year.
3
ANCIENT HONOR.
Maj. Gen. William Wof-
ford, the adjutant general
of Arkansas, and Brig.
Gen. Travis Balch, chief
of staff of the Arkansas
Air National Guard, at a
Dec. 4, 2010 ceremony
in which Wofford was be-
stowed the Sacred Mili-
tary Constantinian Order
of St. George, an ancient
honor originating on the
Italian peninsula hun-
dreds of years ago.
According to the web site, the order is
shrouded in medieval history and legend,
and named for St. George, a Christian mar-
tyr born around the year 270, and who be-
came a military officer in the Roman Im-
perial Army. Many legends have been told
about St. George over the centuries, and
he is depicted in Orthodox art as slaying a
dragon. In the Middle Ages, he came to be
known as the Patron of the Knights.
The Italian team brought the order’s
medal and certification with them, along
with a traditional dress uniform from the
Corps of the Carabineers, a paramilitary
organization that is an Italian equivalent to
the National Guard.
“On behalf of all the members of the Ar-
kansas National Guard, I am truly honored
to be included in the prestigious Constan-
tinian Order of St. George,” said Wofford.
“It is a privilege for all of us to serve and
train with our brothers-in-arms from Italy.”
According to Wofford, “the uniform of
the Corps of Carabineers will be proudly
displayed at the headquarters of the Marks-
manship Training Center, symbolizing the
great team spirit of our partnership” with
the Italians.
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4 ARKANSASMINUTEMAN December 2011

Waves of Soldiers and Airmen depart state

170 mobilize, 25 given
send-off ceremony
CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, Ark. – Early on the
morning of Dec. 2, 2010, two Arkansas National Guard
units comprising approximately 170 troops departed the
state for mobilization training in anticipation of overseas
deployments. Another 25 were given a send-off ceremony
in anticipation of an early 2011 departure.
On December 2, approximately 60 Soldiers and Airmen
of the Arkansas National Guard’s second Agricultural De-
velopment Team departed Camp Robinson for Camp At-
terbury, Ind., to begin mobilization training for an early
2011 deployment to Afghanistan. The second ADT will re-
place the state’s first ADT, which is due back to the U.S. in
late January or early February.
Also on December 2, approximately 110 Soldiers with
the Arkansas Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 185th
Aviation Regiment (Air Assault) of the 77th Theater Avi-
ation Brigade, departed Camp Robinson for Fort Hood,
Texas to prepare for an early 2011 deployment in support
of Operation New Dawn in Iraq.
The aviation unit departed in four waves, with the
first group departing by bus. Three groups of five UH-60
Blackhawks, each carrying approximately five crewmem-
bers, departed the Army Aviation Support Facility at Camp
Robinson between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. The unit will have
a direct support mission under the U.S. Army’s 4th Infan- Photo by Capt. Chris Heathscott
try Division for the northern portion of Iraq. THE COLORS GO TOO. Members of the Arkansas National Guard’s second Agricultural Development Team show off
Then on Dec. 4, 2010, approximately 25 Soldiers with their guidon before boarding a bus to Camp Atterbury, Ind., to prepare for a year-long deployment to Afghanistan.
the Camp Robinson based 449th Aviation Support Bat-
talion of the 77th, were honored with a sendoff ceremo-
ny. The unit is slated to depart for Camp Atterbury in ear-
ly 2011 to prepare for a helicopter maintenance mission in
Kosovo.

Photo by Capt. Chris Heathscott

Photo by Capt. Chris Heathscott
A GOOD HUG. A member of the Arkansas National
Guard’s second ADT hugs his son before boarding a bus to
Camp Atterbury, Ind., December 4.
HOLDING ON. A member of the 1st Battalion, 185th
Aviation Regiment, 77th Theater Aviation Brigade, gets a
last hug from his wife prior to boarding a UH-60 Blackhawk
for the trip to Fort Hood, Texas, where the unit will prepare
for deployment to Iraq.
Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Chris A. Durney
HEADING OUT. A UH-60 Blackhawk of the 1st Battal-
ion, 185th Aviation Regiment, 77th Theater Aviation Bri-
gade, prepares to head out to Fort Hood, Texas as the first
wave of five Blackhawks departs.
December 2011 ARKANSASMINUTEMAN 5

SEND-OFF CEREMONY.
Approximately 25 members
of the 449th Aviation Support
Battalion, 77th Theater Avia-
tion Brigade, stand in forma-
tion during a send-off ceremo-
ny Dec. 4, 2010 at the Army
Aviation Support Facility on
Camp Robinson. The Soldiers
are slated to depart for Camp
Atterbury, Ind., to prepare for
a deployment to Kosovo.

Photo by Capt. Chris Heathscott

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6 ARKANSASMINUTEMAN December 2011

A LOOK BACK AT 2010 Arrivals and depar

2010 goes into the history books as a busy year for the Arkan-
sas Guard, marked by a series of departures, arrivals and state ac-
Feb. 25, 2010
tive duty missions. The year saw major construction plans come to Over 40 organizations from across the state meet at Camp Jo- More than
fruition, the development of Arkansas’ first agricultural develop- seph T. Robinson as part of the first ever meeting of the Arkansas Guard’s 39th Inf
ment team, five major overseas deployments, the death of a Medal Suicide Prevention Network. cure environme
of Honor recipient, Guard response to the devastation in Haiti, 39 in Monticello.
state active duty missions, and an earthquake response workshop
at Camp Robinson. June 12, 20
The following is quick glance back at the top stories of 2010. For
a more detailed listing, take a look at the 2010 Annual Report at The latest ad
www.arguard.org/public affairs/index.asp, or on our Facebook to Fort Chaffe
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business with
Jan. 10, 2010 bon cutting cer
at the post’s new
For heroic actions in an attempt to save a life during an incident solidated Mainte
at Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, Maj. Steven Hall and Chief War- Facility. The $27
rant Officer Ricky Bullinger are awarded the Soldier’s Medal. Maj. lion, 181,007
Michael Henderson, along with Hall and Bullinger, received the foot, facility hou
National Guard Association of Arkansas’ Valley Forge Certificate sonnel, and is de
for actions during the attempt.

Jan. 21, 2010 March 8, 2010

After a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastates the island nation
of Haiti, seven members of the Air National Guard’s 123rd Intelli-
gence Squadron depart the state in response to Arkansas’ first call
for Guard support there.
Jan. 25, 2010
The Arkansas Army National Guard’s 1037th Route Clearance
Company, which departed the state in November 2009, prepares
to depart Fort McCoy, Wis., for a nine-month deployment to Af-
ghanistan.
Jan. 31, 2010
Thirty-eight members of the 188th Fighter Wing’s Civil Engi-
neering Squadron return from a six-month deployment to U.S. Na-
val Station Guantanamo Bay Cuba.
More than 200 members of the 188th Fighter Wing depart Fort Medal of Ho
Smith for Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan as part of an Aero- Nick Bacon, pas
space Expeditionary Force (AEF) rotation, joining 50 Airmen from morial service is
the 188th who departed the state in January. The wing’s A-10 Thun- tery in North Lit
derbolt II “Warthogs” fly close air support while in country and re- Guard Military F
turn to a hero’s welcome May 17, 2010.
March 8, 2010
Approximately 20 troops join the Arkansas State Police, the
Drug Enforcement Agency, the Newton County Sheriff and the
14th Drug Task Force in the search for the body of a man suspected
to have been murdered in relation to a drug operation. The Arkan-
sas National Guard Counter Drug Program provides ground sur-
veillance personnel, aerial surveillance, ground penetrating radar,
bulldozers and excavating equipment in the effort.

Feb. 6, 2010
Family and friends said their goodbyes to the Soldiers and Air-
men of the Arkansas National Guard’s first Agricultural Develop-
ment Team, which departed the state for their mobilization station
to prepare for a year-long deployment to Afghanistan. The team
is charged with helping to increase agriculture production, gener-
ate jobs and reinvigorate the agriculture economic system in Zabul
province
More than 2
Feb. 8, 2010 states, and sever
The Arkansas National Guard son to plan for th
answers the call to provide four- Madrid Seismic
wheel drive ambulance support ning were the su
to Pulaski and Faulkner Coun- April 14, 2010 tional Guard Pro
ties due to severe weather. A to-
tal of four military ambulances Approximately 60 Soldiers with two units of the Arkansas Army
and eight personnel are tasked to National Guard’s 77th Theater Aviation Brigade depart for mobili-
zation training at Camp Atterbury, Ind., in anticipation of a deploy- Soldiers and A
support Metropolitan Emergency
ment to Kosovo. Members of Headquarters, Headquarters Compa- terdrug Program
Medical Services (MEMS) during
ny, and Detachment 1, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 114th Aviation mately two and
the icy conditions.
Regiment kiss friends and Family goodbye at Camp Robinson. medications acr
Drug Take-Back
 December 2011 ARKANSASMINUTEMAN 7

rtures mark busy year

May 21-23, 2010
30 Soldiers with the Arkansas Army National
fantry Brigade Combat Team provide a safe and se-
nt for the “Arkansas Mission of Mercy” dental clinic
Oct. 2, 2010 vember 13, the Soldiers were honored in Jonesboro with a belated
Veterans Day celebration and parade.
Maj. Gen. Ron Chastain, the deputy commanding general for
the Army National Guard at the United States Forces Command,
and former adjutant general of Arkansas, was honored in a retire-
ment ceremony.

010
ddition
ee Ma-
g Cen-
ens for
a rib-
remony
w Con-
enance
7.5 mil-
square
uses both Army Reserve and National Guard per-
esigned to streamline the maintenance process. Nov. 23, 2010
Sgt. Russell “Doc” Collier, an Arkansas National Guard combat
July 17, 2010 medic killed in action while serving in Iraq six years ago, was me-
nor recipient and long-time advocate for veterans, morialized at Fort Hood, Texas, with the naming of one of the post’s
sses away after a battle with cancer. A special me- four health clinics in his honor.
s held July 24 at the Arkansas State Veterans Ceme-
ttle Rock, featuring a 29-person Arkansas National Dec. 2, 2010
Funeral Honors team.
Approximately 170 Soldiers and Airmen in two different
Oct. 5, 11, 14, 2010 units departed the
A series of range fires affected the Robinson Maneuver Train- state for final mobili-
ing Center, sending clouds of smoke and ash over the post and sur- zation training in an-
rounding communities. The initial blaze began October 5 when a
ticipation of deploy-
round fired from M203 Grenade Launcher started a grass fire on
Range 16. While this fire smoldered, a second blaze flared up Octo- ments to Afghanistan
ber 11 on the east side of the post near Kellogg Valley. In each case, and Iraq. Approxi-
Camp Robinson Fire and Public Safety personnel, and post engi- mately 60 Soldiers
neers were joined by aviators from the 77th Theater Aviation Bri- and Airmen with the
gade flying UH-60 Blackhawks equipped with “bambi” buckets to Arkansas National
douse the flames. Then, on October 14, the initial fire re-ignited in Guard’s second Ag-
the RMTC impact area. The post fought the blaze with a controlled ricultural Develop-
“back burn” from the firebreak which helped the fire burn itself out.
Nearly 3,000 acres of the post were left charred. ment Team boarded
buses at Camp Rob-
Oct. 16, 2010ß inson for Camp Atter-
bury, Ind., to prepare
Arkansas Army National Guard Recruit Sustainment Program for a year-long de-
Warriors and cadre participated in the nationwide “Guard the En-
ployment to Afghani-
vironment” program by picking up trash and debris throughout ar-
Sept. 14-16, 2010 eas of Hope and Russellville, Ark. stan, where they will
relieve the first ADT.
250 National Guard leaders from more than 30
ral South American countries, met at Camp Robin- Nov. 1, 2010 Across Camp Robin-
son, 110 Soldiers with
he eventuality of a major earthquake along the New Having found the 1st Battalion, 185th Aviation Regiment, 77th Theater Avia-
c Zone. Capabilities, shortfalls and response plan- and cleared more
ubjects of the three-day workshop held at the Na- tion Brigade, departed the state in four waves for Fort Hood,
than 120 impro-
ofessional Education. vised explosive de- Texas to prepare for a nine-month deployment in support of
vices over a nine Operation New Dawn.
Sept. 25, 2010 month deployment
Airmen with the Arkansas National Guard’s Coun- in Afghanistan, the Dec. 4, 2010
m played a major role in the recovery of approxi- 1037th Route Clear- Approximately 25 Soldiers with the 77th TAB’s 449th Aviation
d a half tons of unused and unwanted prescription ance Company re- Support Battalion departed Camp Robinson for Camp Atterbury,
ross the state as part of the National Prescription turned to a hero’s Ind., to prepare for an early 2011 deployment to Kosovo.
k event. welcome. On No-
8 ARKANSASMINUTEMAN
Cavalry unit receives new commander
Lt. Col. Sean Gavan
takes reins
CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, Ark. –
Lt. Col. Sean Gavan accepted command of
the 1st Squadron, 151st Cavalry Regiment
during a formal change of command cere-
mony here Dec. 5, 2010.
Lt. Col. Andreas De Kunffy handed over
the reins after commanding the 39th In-
fantry Brigade Combat Team unit for two
years. The battalion-sized cavalry squad-
ron is headquartered in Warren, Ark., and
has units in El Dorado, Crossett, Magnolia,
Camden, Fordyce and Monticello.
Col. Kirk VanPelt, the commander of
the 39th IBCT, officiated over the ceremo-
ny and accepted the squadron guidon from
De Kunffy before handing it to Gavan.
December 2011
COMAN D E R - IN - CH IE F.
Capt. Bridgette Scott hands
President Barack Obama a Pur-
ple Heart medal during the resi-
dent’s recent visit to Bagram
Air Base in Afghanistan. Scott
is the medical readiness offi -
cer for the 188th Fighter Wing
Medical Group of the Arkansas
Air National Guard based in Fort
Smith, Ark. She is currently de-
ployed to Bagram, where she
functions as the executive offi -
cer for the 455th Expeditionary
Medical Group.
(BELOW) SALUTING THE COL-
ORS. Lt. Col. Andreas De Kunffy,
the outgoing commander of the 1st
Squadron, 151st Cavalry Regiment
of the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat
Team, salutes the colors during a
change of command ceremony Dec. 5
in which Lt. Col. Sean Gavan accepted
command of the Warren-based unit.
Photo by Spc. Walter Guthrie, 119th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
A SHARP FORMATION. Command Sgt. Maj. Doug Pettit salutes the colors
during a change of command ceremony in which Lt. Col. Sean Gavan accepted
command of the 1st Squadron, 151st Cavalry Regiment of the 39th Infantry Bri-
Photo by Spc. Walter Guthrie, 119th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
gade Combat Team.
December 2011 ARKANSASMINUTEMAN 9

Unit’s new designation reflects Field Artillery past The Arkansas National “I see the unit climbing,
Bentonville forward support company re-designated as 936th Guard’s 936th was activat- and they are getting better
By Spc. Stephanie Hernandez 142nd Field Artillery Bat- “We had the opportu- opportunity to do this.” ed during WWII and the and better all the time.”
119th Mobile Public Affairs talion’s lineage, as the Bat- nity to re-designate the A lot of people do not Korean War. In 1959 the “This ceremony was our
Detachment talion was formerly known unit to reflect the history of know, without looking at 936th was re-designated as opportunity to honor our
as the 936th FA Battalion. our battalion,” said Lt. Col. the lineage, that the 936th the 1-142nd. heritage,” explained Tee-
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The location of the event Johnny Teegardin, former was a huge component of
The 1142nd Forward Sup- thing,” said Ret. Command Korean War veterans to see
honored the fact that the battalion commander. “It’s our heritage, continued
port Company was re- Sgt. Maj. Samuel R. Brazell their history is being car-
936th FA Battalion’s HQ an honor for us to have the Teegardin.
designated as the 936th and Korean War veteran. ried on.”
Forward Support Compa- was located in Berryville,
ny during a ceremony Dec. AR. The 936th FSC, which
4, 2010 at the Berryville ar- provides support to the
mory. 1-142nd Field Artillery Bat-
The new name pays talion, is based in Benton-
homage to the 1st Battalion ville, AR.

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10 ARKANSASMINUTEMAN December 2011

Civilian Student Training Program graduates 5,000th young man

CAMP JOSEPH T. ROB-
INSON, Ark. – More than
5,000 young men have
earned a second chance
through the Arkansas Na-
tional Guard’s Civilian Stu-
dent Training Program
since it was established
by the state legislature in
1993. On Dec. 17, 2010 63
marched across the stage as
graduates of the program.
According to Mr. Rich-
ard N. Wilson, program
director of the Camp Rob-
inson-based CSTP, the Fri- Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Chris A. Durney

day afternoon gradua- READY TO GO. Young

tion brought the total up to
5,026 young men who have
turned their lives around
through the nine-week res-
idential behavior manage-
ment program.
CSTP is designed to
provide a structured, dis-
cipline-based, military-
modeled environment for
nonviolent offenders, rang-
ing in age from 13 to 17 who
are enrolled under court or-
der.
“Our graduation rate is
90 percent,” said Wilson.
“It’s a long, hard, road – a
long nine weeks. This is a
good day for these young
men, and a good day for the
program.”
men enrolled in the Arkansas
National Guard’s Civilian Stu-
dent Training Program begin
to march into an auditorium at
Camp Robinson for their grad-
uation from the nine-week
residential phase of the adju-
dicated program. The Decem-
ber 17 graduation marked the
5,026th graduate.
During the ceremony,
the young men marched
into a packed auditorium
at the 233rd Regiment, Re-
gional Training Center’s
General Instruction Build-
ing here to a roaring ca-
dence wearing their sig-
nature blue sport coat and
shirt, tie, and kaki pants.
“We hope that while
you’ve been here that the
Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Chris A. Durney
CONGRATULATIONS.
Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Chris A. Durney
Maj. Gen. William Wof-
FINAL STEPS. Graduates line up for their “walk across the stage” during a December
17 ceremony marking their completion of the nine-week residential phase of the Arkansas ford, the adjutant general
of Arkansas, congratulates
National Guard’s Civilian Student Training Program for adjudicated young men.
one of 63 graduates of the
staff and cadre have im- things they didn’t know their General Equivalency Civilian Student Training
parted on you some wis- they could do, and that they Degree. After completion of Program during a Decem-
dom and life skills that can do some things you the residential phase, a 12 ber 17 ceremony at Camp
carry you through to suc- didn’t know they could do.” month mentorship phase Robinson. More than 5,000
cess,” said Maj. Gen. Wil- Although CSTP is not a provides additional guid- young men have success-
liam Wofford, the adjutant GED program, more than ance for following the right fully navigated the program
general of Arkansas as the 580 graduates have earned path and finding success. for adjudicated young men.
key note speaker. “I know
you’ve learned much and all
you need to be successful.”
Then Wofford spoke to
the many friends and fam-
ilies of the graduates. “I
want you to know that these
young men have found
out that they can do some

Three focus areas key to

Youth Challenge Program
By Donna L. Shelton sional development to ad- on developing skills such
Arkansas National Guard Public Affairs vance YCP, a preventive as responsible citizen-
program for at risk youth ship, academic excellence,
CAMP JOSEPH T.
who have dropped out of life-coping and service to
ROBINSON, Ark. - Ac-
school or are seen as po- community according to
cording to the new di-
tential high school drop- the YCP website.
rector of the Arkansas
outs. "Our students are giv-
National Guard Youth
"For nine years, I de- en options here; academ-
Challenge Program,
signed curriculum and ic classes are held every
Douglas Walker, enhanc-
taught development day," said Douglas.
ing recruiting and com-
courses for employees of According to Douglas,
munity awareness, teach-
the state of Arkansas. The earning a GED diploma is
ing leadership training
lower, mid and high lev- just one of the education-
that encourages self dis-
el management courses al opportunities available
cipline and accountabil-
that have been present- at YCP. Students can also
ity, and increasing the
ed to state employees are take the college entrance
medical personnel will
now being put into prac- exams such as the ACT
strengthen the program.
tice here, for students and and the Compass test and
Douglas took over the
staff," said Douglas. other optional career ex-
position as YCP director
The free 22-week resi- ams like the Armed Ser-
in October and seeks to
dential program for stu- vices Vocational Aptitude
use his broad experience
dents ages 16-19 focuses
in education and profes- See Key, page 12 Advertisement
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PROMOTIONS
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Williams, Travis P. Erwin, Gregory D. Neal, John F. Campbell, Joseph R.
77th TAB Jones, Desmond R. Owens, Terry L. Harner, Richard A.
39th IBCT Barron, Brian C.
Lopez, Mercy S. Stansbury, Carl M.
39th IBCT 87th TC
McAfee, Garrett J. Strawther, Raveen S.
Glover, Branden C. Meek, Brandon P. White, Patrick D. Baxter, Benjamin T.
Berry, Charles E. Alexander, Dominic A.
Hardy, Keshaun R. Moser, Davon T. Williams, Garrett H. Scott, Kelley J.
Bryant, Kenneth L. Ali, Shake
Leitz, Andrew R. Reed, Tyler G. Wise, Eric T. Tyner, Scott A.
Cobb, Barry L., Jr. Camarillo, Marco A.
87th TC 142nd FA
E6
Cobbs, Adrian T. Taylor, James A., Jr. Canada, Dustin D.
Coleman, Willie, Jr. Bass, Benjamin M. Vance, Theron A. Curtis, Jeremy L.
Beck, Zachariah L.
Davis, Blake A. Bozone, Brett A. 77th TAB Clairday, Jacob C.
Doughty, Byron A.
39th IBCT
Dove, Richard A., Jr. Graham, Christopher R. Fesperman, Eric L.
Busbey, Samantha M. Dyke, Mary E.
Duckworth, Rassermere J. Murphy, Christopher D. Freppon, Leah L. Chapman, James E.
Chandler, Christopher R. Estep, Mark C.
Edwards, Jerry W.J. Oberste, Alisha B. Hemund, James E., Jr. Harper, Christopher L.
Deans, Joseph R. Gardner, Philip T.
Emery, Ryan A. Phillips, Steven J. Holmes, Terry A., III Herman, Charles D.
Gower, Emery D. Parks, Adam J.
Gillis, Bryson L. Trayler, Zachary E., Jr. Hutson, Cody R. Robinson, Elaina P.
Lopez, Joshua M. Pruna, George M.
Lappin, Joel C. Wilson, Gregory S. Johnston, Stephen P. Smith, Christopher M.
Mathis, Zachary C. Rochier, Andrew C., IV
McGilton, Adam C. Lankford, Daniel E.
Milner, David A. RRB Mills, Andrew R. 77th TAB Lemaster, Seth W.
Smith, Timothy A.
Varnell, Joshua E.
Ayala, Quincy W. Morrison, Kanen D., Jr.
Minogue, Matthew L. Dewrell, Donald G. Logozzo, Christopher S. Willette, Scott M.
Reschke, Jason D.

E3
Moore, Colby B. Miller, Pavia C. McAllister, Earl W.
Morgan, Cody E. 87th TC McBride, Ronald V. 142nd FA
Odom, Aaron E. 87th TC Moore, Bobby L.
Ezika, Michael R. Harris, Brian A.
O’Neal, Kristopher G. 39th IBCT Moore, Hershel T. Clark, Patrick R. Oxley, Douglas J.
Pippenger, Billy G., Jr. Patton, Jordan E. Finley, Calvin D., III Stivers, Sara J.
Powell, Jonathan R. Austin, Joseph F.
Perry, Steven K. Gonzales, Ernest R. Story, Richard C.W. 87th TC
Priddy, Mackenzie A. Carmical, Andrew J. Holt, Katie L. Tsui, Fallon N.
Castro, Onan E. Poe, Norman L., Jr. Bishop, Charles D., Jr.
Pruitt, Anthony D. Vanover, Crystal M. Keefer, Salnave J. Waston, Djuana L. Mills, James L.
Cockrell, Michael B.
Rouse, Layne M.
Dodd, Kaleb S. CMTC Lafever, Hunter L. 142nd FA Roberts, Brian G.
Scott, Damien M. Marquez, Teresa MTC
Shirley, Anthony L. Earley, Brandon R. Wilhelm, David J. Morgan, Daffaney A. Campos, Jonathan I.
Gibson, Jeffrey D. Herman, Graham M.
Hardin, Paul D.

E4
Stafford, Zachary T. Rich, Patrick W.
Hankins, Matthew I. Mueller, Stefan H.
Tuberville, Daniel A.
Wade, Alex S. Langston, Rickey D., II
Rodriquez, Rochelle A.
Taylor, Samantha J. Rodman, Joshua R. 233rd RTI
Long, David P., II Rust, Timothy A.
142nd FA 39th IBCT Wilson, Steven T. Brown, Ryan S.
Morgan, Ryan K.
Nikolakakis, Alexander P. Bertschy, James C. RMTC 77th TAB
Achenbach, Bo T.
Dannels, Trey Tyler Rodriguez, Rosendo Borland, Allison R. Grage, Trent C., Jr. Berger, Keith A. See Promotions, page 12
Harper, Rennee S. Smith, Andrew D. Caldwell, Preston W.
Hyslip, Chance L. Strain, Timothy R. Douglas, Kenneth S.
Swaim, Justin P. Vannortrick, Jessika N. Dunham, Matthew W.
Teague, Tyler G. Warren, Coty R. Estes, Kenneth M., Jr.
Thomas, Cole L. Wertz, Williams W. Fox, Jacob L.
Toney, Chanisty A. 142nd FA Kellerman, Michael A.
Wells, Lindsey D. McMickle, Mitchell W.

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Brake, Charles B., Jr. Minor, Melissa R.
Morrison, Joseph R.

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E7 O2 Battery and the Career Readiness exam.

The Career Readiness exam is given in
39th IBCT 142nd FA partnership with the Arkansas department
39th IBCT of Workforce Services.
Edds, Katrina A. Golaway, Mark E.
Parker, Jason D. "The ultimate goal of the program is to
Pearson, Christopher A. set up the students for success later along
Walker, James D. 77th TAB 77th TAB the way. Because we have so many ways to
Gibbs, Matthew W. Desoto, Jason M. help ensure the success of cadets, I think
188th FW Patterson, Elizabeth A. we are one of Arkansas's best kept secrets.
Ullrich, Donald R., Jr.

189th AW
87th TC O5 Interested students can even apply to West
Point, thanks to non-congressional slots set
aside for reserve components," said Doug-
Byerly, Patrick H.
77th TAB las.

O3
Young, Angela L.
Wassom, Daniel R. The next YCP class graduates January
Lashbrook, Robert K. 14, 2011 and the newest students will begin

CW2
87th TC class on January 28. Douglas said a small
Lewis, Troy J.
39th IBCT number of slots are still available for that
Hale, Johnathan P. class.
JFHQ JFHQ
"A student can come to YCP and really

Jackson, Marzella L.
Caudill, Donald J.
142nd FA excel. They can do well mentally and phys-
Lecrone, Melissa A. ically and along with learning behavior
Chase, John T.
modification, they can attain the tools they

CW3
Cross, Harry T.
need to succeed," he said.
MEDCOM "We want the community to know that
Haywood, Breen A. 87th TC this program is a viable option that works

E8
Newell, George W., III
Tatum, John R., II
77th TAB for Arkansas youth," said Douglas.

Walker, Theresa L.A. West, Daniel S.

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