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A look

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CSTP graduatesCSTP graduates5,000th student5,000th studentpage 10page 10


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2 December 2011 A R K A N S A SM I N U T E M A N

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3December 2011 A R K A N S A SM I N U T E M A N

As in the past, 2010presented some heavy challenges in our effortto balance our missionsat home and abroad. For-

tunately, the Soldiers, Airmen and civilian em-ployees within our orga-nization worked togetherto achieve success, just asthey have always done.

Throughout the yearthese men and womenhave made our state proudthrough hard work, readi-ness and overseas service.

The Arkansas Nation-al Guard has respondedto state emergencies, in-cluding late-night calls forsupport due to tornadoesand the search for survi- vors of severe ooding.Our counterdrug person-nel helped civil authori-ties recover more than$200 million worth of stolen material, and wehelped the state take- back approximately twoand a half tons of unusedprescription drugs.

We continued our ef-forts to ensure a positivefuture for our nation by operating two youth pro-grams, and supporting athird on Camp Robinson. And we continued ourmission to help ensurea strong military forcethrough our two training

sites, and through train-ing at the Little Rock AirForce Base.

We also put our ownreadiness to the test insupport of operationsoverseas. Our Soldierscleared the Afghan road- ways of explosives, andSoldiers and Airmen worked with Afghan fam-ers to improve their com-merce. The year witnessedour Airmen in the skies

over Afghanistan whileothers here at home sup-ported overseas missionsthrough data interpreta-tion and intelligence sup-

port. And, when an earth-quake devastated Haiti,our Airmen stepped up tohelp. Many of our Army aviators are making a dif-ference in Kosovo.

The men and womenof the Arkansas Nation-al Guard are only able totake on these challeng-es due to the tremendoussupport from Families,friends, employers, leg-islators and entire com-munities throughout thestate. Without this sup-port we would not be ableto respond to these calls toserve with such strengthand determination.

2011 looks to be anoth-er historic year for the Ar-kansas National Guardand we pledge to continueto be always ready, alwaysthere.

Maj. Gen. William Wofford The Adjutant General

of Arkansas

Editorial staff Capt. Chris Heathscott

State Public Affairs Of cer

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P A T R I O T I CGOODBYE. Ayoung man watch-es as his fathers

UH-60 Blackhawktakes off from theArmy Aviation Sup-port Facility atCamp Robinsonon its way to FortHood, Texas. 2010saw a urry of de-partures and home-comings, includingmissions in Afghani-stan and Kosovo.See Page 6 for awrapup of anotherhistoric year.

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CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, Ark. Maj. Gen. William D. Wofford, the adjutantgeneral of Arkansas, was presented with anhonor originating thousands of miles away

and dating hundreds of years back.The Sacred Military Constantinian Or-der of Saint George, which originated alongthe Italian peninsula hundreds of yearsago, 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 ArmsMeeting here in October.

I never expected this, said Woffordduring a ceremony at the center. He wastold to expect some sort of presentationduring a visit, but was surprised by theunique and ancient honor.

According to an of

cial web site, the or-der counts among its ranks aristocracy from the former Kingdom of the Two Si-cilies, royals, nobles, statesmen and othernoted persons from across the world. Thereare currently approximately 2,800 members.

According to the web site, the order isshrouded 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 of cer in the Roman Im-perial Army. Many legends have been toldabout St. George over the centuries, and

he is depicted in Orthodox art as slaying adragon. In the Middle Ages, he came to beknown as the Patron of the Knights.

The Italian team brought the ordersmedal and certi cation with them, along with a traditional dress uniform from theCorps of the Carabineers, a paramilitary organization that is an Italian equivalent tothe National Guard.

On behalf of all the members of the Ar-kansas National Guard, I am truly honoredto 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 thegreat team spirit of our partnership withthe Italians.

ANCIENT HONOR.Maj . Gen. William Wof-ford, the adjutant generalof Arkansas, and Brig.Gen. Travis Balch, chief of staff of the Arkansas

Air National Guard, at aDec. 4, 2010 ceremonyin which Wofford was be-stowed the Sacred Mili-tary Constantinian Orderof St. George, an ancienthonor originating on theItalian peninsula hun-dreds of years ago.

Centuries-old Italian honorbestowed on Adjutant General Story and photos by Sgt. Shannon MyersNational Guard Marksmanship Training Centerublic Affairs

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CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, Ark. Early on themorning of Dec. 2, 2010, two Arkansas National Guardunits comprising approximately 170 troops departed thestate for mobilization training in anticipation of overseasdeployments. Another 25 were given a send-off ceremony in anticipation of an early 2011 departure.

On December 2, approximately 60 Soldiers and Airmenof the Arkansas National Guards 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 states rst ADT, which is due back to the U.S. inlate January or early February.

Also on December 2, approximately 110 Soldiers withthe Arkansas Army National Guards 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 supportof Operation New Dawn in Iraq.

The aviation unit departed in four waves, with the rst group departing by bus. Three groups of ve UH-60Blackhawks, each carrying approximately ve crewmem-

bers, departed the Army Aviation Support Facility at CampRobinson between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. The unit will havea direct support mission under the U.S. Armys 4th Infan-try Division for the northern portion of Iraq.

Then on Dec. 4, 2010, approximately 25 Soldiers withthe 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 inKosovo.

Waves of Soldiers and Airmen depart state170 mobilize, 25 givensend-off ceremony


THE COLORS GO TOO. Members of the Arkansas National Guards second Agricultural Development Team show off their guidon before boarding a bus to Camp Atterbury, Ind., to prepare for a year-long deployment to Afghanistan.


A GOOD HUG. A member of the Arkansas NationalGuards second ADT hugs his son before boarding a bus toCamp Atterbury, Ind., December 4.


HOLDING ON. A member of the 1st Battalion, 185thAviation Regiment, 77th Theater Aviation Brigade, gets alast hug from his wife prior to boarding a UH- 60 Blackhawkfor the trip to Fort Hood, Texas, where the unit will preparefor 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 rstwave of ve Blackhawks departs.


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SEND-OFF CEREMONY.Approximately 25 membersof the 449th Aviation SupportBattalion, 77th Theater Avia-

tion Brigade, stand in forma-tion during a send-off ceremo-ny Dec. 4, 2010 at the ArmyAviation Support Facility onCamp Robinson. The Soldiersare slated to depart for CampAtterbury, Ind., to prepare fora deployment to Kosovo.



LOADING UP. Members of the Arkansas National Guards second ADT get ready toboard buses December 2 for the trip to Camp Atterbury, Ind.

S H O W I N GSUPPORT. ASoldier enjoystime with hisFamily prior toboarding a bus toCamp Atterbury,Ind., where the

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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-tive duty missions. The year saw major construction plans come tofruition, the development of Arkansas rst agricultural develop-ment team, ve major overseas deployments, the death of a Medalof Honor recipient, Guard response to the devastation in Haiti, 39state active duty missions, and an earthquake response workshopat Camp Robinson.

The following is quick glance back at the top stories of 2010. Fora more detailed listing, take a look at the 2010 Annual Report at www.arguard.org/public affairs/index.asp, or on our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Arkansas-National-Guard/147727854767.

Jan. 10, 2010For heroic actions in an attempt to save a life during an incident

at Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, Maj. Steven Hall and Chief War-rant Of cer Ricky Bullinger are awarded the Soldiers Medal. Maj.Michael Henderson, along with Hall and Bullinger, received theNational Guard Association of Arkansas Valley Forge Certi catefor actions during the attempt.

Jan. 21, 2010 After a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastates the island nation

of Haiti, seven members of the Air National Guards 123rd Intelli-gence Squadron depart the state in response to Arkansas rst callfor Guard support there.

Jan. 25, 2010The Arkansas Army National Guards 1037th Route Clearance

Company, which departed the state in November 2009, preparesto depart Fort McCoy, Wis., for a nine-month deployment to Af-ghanistan.

Jan. 31, 2010Thirty-eight members of the 188th Fighter Wings Civil Engi-

neering Squadron return from a six-month deployment to U.S. Na- val Station Guantanamo Bay Cuba.

Feb. 6, 2010Family and friends said their goodbyes to the Soldiers and Air-

men of the Arkansas National Guards rst Agricultural Develop-ment Team, which departed the state for their mobilization stationto prepare for a year-long deployment to Afghanistan. The teamis charged with helping to increase agriculture production, gener-ate jobs and reinvigorate the agriculture economic system in Zabul

provinceFeb. 8, 2010

The Arkansas National Guardanswers the call to provide four- wheel drive ambulance supportto Pulaski and Faulkner Coun-ties due to severe weather. A to-tal of four military ambulancesand eight personnel are tasked tosupport Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) duringthe icy conditions.

Feb. 25, 2010Over 40 organizations from across the state meet at Camp Jo-

seph T. Robinson as part of the rst ever meeting of the ArkansasSuicide Prevention Network.

March 8, 2010More than 200 members of the 188th Fighter Wing depart Fort

Smith for Kandahar Air eld in Afghanistan as part of an Aero-space Expeditionary Force (AEF) rotation, joining 50 Airmen fromthe 188th who departed the state in January. The wings A-10 Thun-derbolt II Warthogs y close air support while in country and re-turn to a heros welcome May 17, 2010.

March 8, 2010 Approximately 20 troops join the Arkansas State Police, the

Drug Enforcement Agency, the Newton County Sheriff and the14th Drug Task Force in the search for the body of a man suspectedto have been murdered in relation to a drug operation. The Arkan-sas National Guard Counter Drug Program provides ground surveillance personnel, aerial surveillance, ground penetrating radar, bulldozers and excavating equipment in the effort.

April 14, 2010 Approximately 60 Soldiers with two units of the Arkansas Army

National Guards 77th Theater Aviation Brigade depart for mobili-zation training at Camp Atterbury, Ind., in anticipation of a deploy-ment to Kosovo. Members of Headquarters, Headquarters Compa-ny, and Detachment 1, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 114th Aviation

Regiment kiss friends and Family goodbye at Camp Robinson.

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May 21-23, 201030 Soldiers with the Arkansas Army Nationalantry Brigade Combat Team provide a safe and se-nt for the Arkansas Mission of Mercy dental clinic

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Con-nance.5 mil-squareses both Army Reserve and National Guard per-signed to streamline the maintenance process.

July 17, 2010nor recipient and long-time advocate for veterans,ses away after a battle with cancer. A special me-held July 24 at the Arkansas State Veterans Ceme-tle Rock, featuring a 29-person Arkansas Nationaluneral Honors team.

Sept. 14-16, 201050 National Guard leaders from more than 30al South American countries, met at Camp Robin-e eventuality of a major earthquake along the New Zone. Capabilities, shortfalls and response plan- bjects of the three-day workshop held at the Na-fessional Education.

Sept. 25, 2010 Airmen with the Arkansas National Guards Coun-

played a major role in the recovery of approxi-a half tons of unused and unwanted prescriptionoss the state as part of the National Prescriptionevent.

Oct. 2, 2010Maj. 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.

Oct. 5, 11, 14, 2010 A series of range res affected the Robinson Maneuver Train-

ing Center, sending clouds of smoke and ash over the post and sur-rounding communities. The initial blaze began October 5 when around red from M203 Grenade Launcher started a grass re onRange 16. While this re smoldered, a second blaze ared up Octo-

ber 11 on the east side of the post near Kellogg Valley. In each case,Camp Robinson Fire and Public Safety personnel, and post engi-neers were joined by aviators from the 77th Theater Aviation Bri-gade ying UH-60 Blackhawks equipped with bambi buckets todouse the ames. Then, on October 14, the initial re re-ignited inthe RMTC impact area. The post fought the blaze with a controlledback burn from the rebreak which helped the re burn itself out.Nearly 3,000 acres of the post were left charred.

Oct. 16, 2010 Arkansas Army National Guard Recruit Sustainment Program

Warriors and cadre participated in the nationwide Guard the En- vironment program by picking up trash and debris throughout ar-

eas of Hope and Russellville, Ark.Nov. 1, 2010Having found

and cleared morethan 120 impro- vised explosive de- vices over a ninemonth deploymentin Afghanistan, the1037th Route Clear-ance Company re-turned to a heros welcome. On No-

vember 13, the Soldiers were honored in Jonesboro with a belated Veterans Day celebration and parade.

Nov. 23, 2010Sgt. Russell Doc Collier, an Arkansas National Guard combat

medic killed in action while serving in Iraq six years ago, was me-morialized at Fort Hood, Texas, with the naming of one of the postsfour health clinics in his honor.

Dec. 2, 2010 Approximately 170 Soldiers and Airmen in two different

units departed thestate for nal mobili-zation training in an-ticipation of deploy-ments to Afghanistanand Iraq. Approxi-mately 60 Soldiersand Airmen with the Arkansas NationalGuards second Ag-ricultural Develop-ment Team boarded buses at Camp Rob-inson for Camp Atter- bury, Ind., to preparefor a year-long de-ployment to Afghani-stan, where they willrelieve the rst ADT. Across Camp Robin-son, 110 Soldiers with

the 1st Battalion, 185th Aviation Regiment, 77th Theater Avia-tion Brigade, departed the state in four waves for Fort Hood,Texas to prepare for a nine-month deployment in support of Operation New Dawn.

Dec. 4, 2010 Approximately 25 Soldiers with the 77th TABs 449th Aviation

Support Battalion departed Camp Robinson for Camp Atterbury,Ind., to prepare for an early 2011 deployment to Kosovo.

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CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, Ark. Lt. Col. Sean Gavan accepted command of the 1st Squadron, 151st Cavalry Regimentduring 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., andhas units in El Dorado, Crossett, Magnolia,Camden, Fordyce and Monticello.

Col. Kirk VanPelt, the commander of the 39th IBCT, of ciated over the ceremo-ny and accepted the squadron guidon from

De Kunffy before handing it to Gavan.

COMANDER-IN-CHIEF.Capt. Bridgette Scott handsPresident Barack Obama a Pur-ple Heart medal during the resi-dents recent visit to Bagram

Air Base in Afghanistan. Scottis the medical readiness of-cer for the 188th Fighter WingMedical Group of the ArkansasAir National Guard based in FortSmith, Ark. She is currently de-ployed to Bagram, where shefunctions as the executive of-cer for the 455th ExpeditionaryMedical Group.

Cavalry unit receives new commanderLt. Col. Sean Gavantakes reins

Photo by Spc. Walter Guthrie, 119th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

A SHARP FORMATION. Command Sgt. Maj. Doug Pettit salutes the colorsduring 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-gade Combat Team.

(BELOW) SALUTING THE COL-ORS . Lt. Col. Andreas De Kunffy,the outgoing commander of the 1stSquadron, 151st Cavalry Regimentof the 39th Infantry Brigade CombatTeam, salutes the colors during achange of command ceremony Dec. 5in which Lt. Col. Sean Gavan acceptedcommand of the Warren-based unit.

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BERRYVILLE, Ark. The 1142nd Forward Sup-port Company was re-designated as the 936thForward Support Compa-ny during a ceremony Dec.4, 2010 at the Berryville ar-mory.

The new name payshomage to the 1st Battalion

142nd Field Artillery Bat-talions lineage, as the Bat-talion was formerly knownas the 936th FA Battalion.

The location of the eventhonored the fact that the936th FA Battalions HQ was located in Berryville, AR. The 936th FSC, whichprovides support to the1-142nd Field Artillery Bat-talion, is based in Benton- ville, AR.

We had the opportu-nity to re-designate theunit to re ect the history of our battalion, said Lt. Col.Johnny Teegardin, former battalion commander. Itsan honor for us to have the

opportunity to do this. A lot of people do not

know, without looking atthe lineage, that the 936th was a huge component of our heritage, continuedTeegardin.

The Arkansas NationalGuards 936th was activat-ed during WWII and the

Korean War. In 1959 the936th was re-designated asthe 1-142nd.

I think its a goodthing, said Ret. CommandSgt. Maj. Samuel R. Brazelland Korean War veteran.

I see the unit climbing,and they are getting betterand better all the time.

This ceremony was ouropportunity to honor ourheritage, explained Tee-gardin. This allows ourKorean War veterans to seetheir history is being car-ried on.

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Units new designation re ects Field Artillery pastBentonville forward support company re-designated as 936thBy Spc. Stephanie Hernandez119th Mobile Public AffairsDetachment

NEW COLORS -- 1st Sgt. Warren Hill and Cpt. Tye Park-er show off the new guidon of the 936th Forward SupportCompany. The 1142nd Forward Support Company was re-designated as the 936th during a December 4 ceremony inBerryville, paying homage to the 1st Battalion 142nd FieldArtillery Battalions lineage. The Battalion was formerlyknown as the 936th Field Artillery Battalion, which foughtin World War II and in Korea.


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CAMP JOSEPH T. ROB-INSON, Ark. More than5,000 young men haveearned a second chancethrough the Arkansas Na-tional Guards Civilian Stu-dent Training Programsince it was established by the state legislature in1993. On Dec. 17, 2010 63marched across the stage asgraduates of the program.

According to Mr. Rich-ard N. Wilson, programdirector of the Camp Rob-inson-based CSTP, the Fri-day afternoon gradua-tion brought the total up to5,026 young men who haveturned their lives aroundthrough the nine-week res-idential behavior manage-ment program.

CSTP is designed toprovide a structured, dis-cipline-based, military-modeled environment fornonviolent offenders, rang-ing in age from 13 to 17 whoare enrolled under court or-

der.Our graduation rate is90 percent, said Wilson.Its a long, hard, road along nine weeks. This is agood day for these youngmen, and a good day for theprogram.

During the ceremony,the young men marchedinto a packed auditoriumat the 233rd Regiment, Re-gional Training CentersGeneral Instruction Build-ing here to a roaring ca-dence wearing their sig-nature blue sport coat andshirt, tie, and kaki pants.

We hope that while youve been here that the

staff and cadre have im-parted on you some wis-dom and life skills thatcarry you through to suc-cess, said Maj. Gen. Wil-liam Wofford, the adjutantgeneral of Arkansas as the

key note speaker. I know youve learned much and all you need to be successful.

Then Wofford spoke tothe many friends and fam-ilies of the graduates. I want you to know that these young men have foundout that they can do some

things they didnt know they could do, and that they can do some things youdidnt know they could do.

Although CSTP is not aGED program, more than580 graduates have earned

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CAMP JOSEPH T.ROBINSON, Ark. - Ac-cording to the new di-rector of the ArkansasNational Guard YouthChallenge Program,Douglas Walker, enhanc-ing recruiting and com-munity awareness, teach-ing leadership trainingthat encourages self dis-cipline and accountabil-ity, and increasing themedical personnel willstrengthen the program.

Douglas took over theposition as YCP directorin October and seeks touse his broad experiencein education and profes-

sional development to ad- vance YCP, a preventiveprogram for at risk youth who have dropped out of school or are seen as po-tential high school drop-outs.

"For nine years, I de-signed curriculum and

taught developmentcourses for employees of the state of Arkansas. Thelower, mid and high lev-el management coursesthat have been present-ed to state employees arenow being put into prac-tice here, for students andstaff," said Douglas.

The free 22-week resi-dential program for stu-

dents ages 16-19 focuses

on developing skills suchas responsible citizen-ship, academic excellence,life-coping and service tocommunity according tothe YCP website.

"Our students are giv-en options here; academ-ic classes are held every

day," said Douglas. According to Douglas,

earning a GED diploma is just one of the education-al opportunities availableat YCP. Students can alsotake the college entranceexams such as the ACTand the Compass test andother optional career ex-ams like the Armed Ser- vices Vocational Aptitude

Three focus areas key toYouth Challenge ProgramBy Donna L. SheltonArkansas National Guard Public Affairs

Civilian Student Training Program graduates 5,000th young man


READY TO GO. Young

men enrolled in the ArkansasNational Guards Civilian Stu-dent Training Program beginto march into an auditorium atCamp Robinson for their grad-uation from the nine-weekresidential phase of the adju-dicated program. The Decem-ber 17 graduation marked the5,026th graduate.


FINAL STEPS. Graduates line up for their walk across the stage during a December17 ceremony marking their completion of the nine-week residential phase of the ArkansasNational Guards Civilian Student Training Program for adjudicated young men.


CONGRATULATIONS.Maj. Gen. William Wof-ford, the adjutant generalof Arkansas, congratulatesone of 63 graduates of theCivilian Student TrainingProgram during a Decem-ber 17 ceremony at CampRobinson. More than 5,000young men have success-fully navigated the programfor adjudicated young men.

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Hardin, Paul D.Mueller, Stefan H.Rodman, Joshua R.Rust, Timothy A.77th TABBerger, Keith A.

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Battery and the Career Readiness exam.The Career Readiness exam is given inpartnership with the Arkansas departmentof Workforce Services.

"The ultimate goal of the program is toset up the students for success later alongthe way. Because we have so many ways tohelp ensure the success of cadets, I think we are one of Arkansas's best kept secrets.Interested students can even apply to WestPoint, thanks to non-congressional slots setaside for reserve components," said Doug-las.

The next YCP class graduates January 14, 2011 and the newest students will beginclass on January 28. Douglas said a smallnumber of slots are still available for thatclass.

"A student can come to YCP and really excel. They can do well mentally and phys-ically and along with learning behaviormodi cation, they can attain the tools they need to succeed," he said.

"We want the community to know thatthis program is a viable option that works

for Arkansas youth," said Douglas.

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