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501st SBDE vocalist recruited to sing with 8th Army Band

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By Sgt. Danielle Ferrer USAG CARROLL, South Korea - ―Music was always around the house, all kinds of music.‖ said Sgt. M.E. Wilson Sr., an Ammunitions Specialist with the 501st Sustainment Brigade. Wilson said that his passion for music developed early on, thanks to his mother who was a music teacher. ―My mother exposed my older brother and I to many types of concerts, such as Fran & Tiesher, Ramsey Lewis, the Young Holt Trio, the Philadelphia Philharmonic, the Temptations, the Four Tops and the Staple Singers,‖ said Wilson. ―One concert I will never forget was when my mother was directing the City 5th Grade Choir‖ Wilson said that as she directed the Battle Hymn of the Republic, a teacher whispered in her ear that President John F. Kennedy had been assassinated. ―I was a child but I could tell something very bad had happened,‖ said Wilson. ―I witnessed my mother‘s professionalism that allowed her to continue.‖ It was a moment Wilson said he will never forget. ―The Battle Hymn means something a lot different to me then it may to others,‖ said Wilson. One moment that had a profound impact of Wilson, occurred when he was 8 years old. Wilson attended a Duke Ellington concert. After the concert Wilson had the opportunity to meet the jazz legend. Wilson marveled at the singer‘s tuxedo. ―He replied ‗Always be ready, you never know who will be in the audience,‘ he was right,‖ said Wilson. ―From that conversation, I have always made it a point to treat the audience special by being dressed to entertain and not to step onstage unless I am ready to take care of business.‖ It was through that early influence, that Wilson developed his own voice and talent; a talent that managed to capture the attention of Brig. Gen Thomas Harvey, former commander for the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command. After his performance at the 501th Sustainment Brigade‘s Spring Ball in April, Wilson was invited to perform at the 19th ESC‘s 236th Army Birthday Ball. Once again, Wilson‘s booming tenor voice garnered much attention, this time from Lt. Gen. John Johnson, 8th Army Commander. Following his performance, Wilson was once again asked to perform as a vocalist with the 8th Army Band.

Sgt. M. E. Wilson Sr., entertains the crowd during the 501st Sustainment Brigade Spring Ball in Daegu, South Korea in April. Wilson, who attributes his musical success to his upbringing, was recently selected to join the 8th Army Band. (Photo by Kimberly Triplett)

―I am honored to be selected as a vocalist for the 8th Army Band,‖ said Wilson. ―It is truly a great moment for me, for it allows me the opportunity to perform and entertain service members and their families. That‘s something I take very seriously.‖ Wilson considers himself to be something of a romantic performer. ―I try to create a romantic atmosphere for the listener, especially couples,‖ said Wilson. ―When I step on stage, I will take you with me.‖ Wilson says that he is most comfortable when he is on the stage. ―I am able to be exactly who I am, I know exactly what to do,‖ said Wilson. ―The crowd, the microphone and music are all there and I am at home. My mission is to take you on a musical trip, for as long as I stand in front of you.‖

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Darrell C. Duckworth

Command Sgt Maj. Larry Donaldson

By Col. Darrell C. Duckworth and Command Sgt. Major Larry Donaldson

The month of July hosted Independence Day celebrations. It consisted of rest and relaxation for many Soldiers who chose this time to take leave. July was the time for Battalion Organization Days, Korean-American Friendship Circle Closing Ceremonies and summer manning. The battle rhythm was less vigorous than most months throughout the year. Now, the approach of August, the Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG) and Warpath exercises signal the end of the vacation mind-set. I want to stress and encourage a ―back to basics‖ mentality. With summer manning traditionally signaling change throughout the 501st Sustainment Brigade and the Army, Leaders and Soldiers need to be extra vigilant in emphasizing the basics. Get hooked-on LSSD: Leadership, Safety, Standards and Discipline during the upcoming UFG to ensure that Brigade expectations are met and composite risk management is integrated in all tasks. Practice risk reduction measures and emphasize safety in every aspect of operations. LSSD is the drug of choice when seeking to remind, encourage and reward Soldiers and Leaders for doing the right thing. Leaders must remind each and every person in the 501st Brigade of their role‘s and responsibilities to maintain integrity by being transparent in all words, actions and activities both in one‘s work and one‘s personal life. Everyone sets an example for someone. Someone is always watching the way one conducts oneself. For many Soldiers it is more important than ever to maintain discipline and practice the characteristics the Army wants to retain. Mentorship of Leaders on LSSD and the Army Values is invaluable to this Brigade. The Soldiers who the Army wants to retain and who this Brigade wants to develop are well-rounded individuals fitting the total Soldier concept. This means these Soldiers are physically fit as well as mentally fit. As new personnel arrive to our formations, work together to carry-out strategic level operations that affect the way Soldiers react at all levels. Communication in a timely, effective and efficient manner is key in both the effective planning and implementation of all operations. If you are not getting what you need then ask for help. Follow these words of wisdom: always communicate what is happening with the second in command first and if you are not briefing your boss every day or at least trying to, then you are not doing your job. Setting your boss and Soldiers up for success, sets you up for success.

501st Sustainment Brigade is hooked on LSSD! It effects everything that we do!

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EDITORIAL

LSSD

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FEATURE

By Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Kosterman

USAG CARROLL, South Korea—On the afternoon of July 7, Pfc. Alex Baines

witnessed an event that could have ended tragically had it not for his quick

thinking.

While walking from his barracks to the taxi stand, he heard the sound of

screeching tires. The sound was not loud, but it was close; close enough to get his

attention and cause him to look in the direction of the sound.

―I saw a person driving (another vehicle) into a gold car,‖ said Baines, a

176th Financial Management Company Soldier. ―I thought it was a fender bender;

not a big deal.‖

Then, something unexpected happened. The driver reversed her vehicle a

short distance and accelerated to ram the gold vehicle again. This red flag event

caused Baines and a captain standing nearby to approach the vehicle.

They saw the driver was still conscious and moving, so they shouted to

see if the individual was okay. All they heard was a mumble. A civilian noticed the

event and wandered over to see what was going on.

After several failed attempts by those present to reach emergency

services, a successful call was made. The driver began to speak and told them

her husband worked inside an adjacent building. The civilian knew her husband

and ran to go get him, and returned shortly thereafter with the spouse.

After the two had returned, the captain noticed the driver cutting herself

with a box cutter.

Baines attempted to get the box cutter, but found the doors locked. He

noticed a window on the other side of the vehicle was slightly open. He moved to

the window and pushed down on it until there was enough room to squeeze his

arm in to unlock the vehicle.

After unlocking the door, Baines entered the car and wrestled away the

box cutter as the others watched.

The immediate danger appeared to be over, but as Baines unbuckled the

driver‘s seatbelt he noticed that the driver‘s wrist was bleeding, and that the cut

was severe. It needed immediate attention, but the emergency service had yet to

arrive.

―She was bleeding out of her left wrist,‖ said Baines as he recalled the

event. Baines saw a neck tie in the vehicle‘s back seat and quickly created a

tourniquet to stop the bleeding.

The driver lost consciousness shortly after aid was rendered. His actions,

however, resulted in saving the woman‘s life. Emergency services arrived soon after

and transported the woman to a nearby medical facility.

On July 22, Baines received the Army Commendation Medal from Brig. Gen.

Paul Hurley, commander of the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command.

Hurley said he is ―extremely proud‖ of Baines and that he is glad to serve in

as a commander with Soldiers like Baines.

Baines said the one thing he hopes others understand from this event is that

killing yourself is not the right answer.

―There‘s always somebody there to help you.‖

Brig. Gen. Paul C. Hurley (left) pins an Army Commendation Medal on Pfc. Alex Baines (right), a 501st Sustainment Brigade Soldier, at Camp Carroll, South Korea July 22, during a visit to learn first hand about one of his subordinate units. Baines was awarded the medal for saving a civilian's life a few weeks earlier. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Kosterman)

501st Sustainment Brigade Soldier saves a life, earns recognition from 19th ESC commander

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By Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Kosterman USAG CARROLL, South Korea - In 2010, the Department of the Army declared August to be Anti-terrorism Awareness Month. During this month, the Army promotes its antiterrorism (AT) and force protection (FP) programs. These programs are designed to protect personnel, information, property, and facilities in all locations and situations against terrorism. ―Antiterrorism Awareness Month is an excellent opportunity to educate Army personnel and Families about iWATCH,‖ said Sgt. 1st Class Gerald Artis, the ATFP program NCOIC for 501st Sustainment Brigade. iWATCH ARMY is an Army-wide modern version of the neighborhood watch program focused on the threat of terrorist activity. The program is designed to heighten public awareness to the indicators of terrorist or criminal activity and encourage reporting of suspicious behavior or activity to Military Police or local law enforcement agencies for investigation. Members of 501st Sustainment Brigade and other units maintain their preparedness against terrorism and attacks through annual training. Artis said the Army recognizes the importance of encouraging the community to keep an eye out for suspicious activity. To report a AT/FP incident, call one of the following numbers and report the incident to local authorities: -Military Police (CW) 768-4141 or (CC) 765-8310 -Daegu MI 768-6776 or Cell 010-695-0763 -Waegwan MI dial 765-7327 or Cell 010-8831-6664 -Busan MI 763-3030 or 011-9903-0993

―People on and off post are extremely important to the overall safety and security of what we do,‖ said Artis. ―We all need to stay vigilant because threats exist everywhere. That‘s why there‘s annual anti-terrorism training for Soldiers and our civilian workforce.‖ To update one‘s AT Level I training, log on to https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/. The training is updated from previous versions. Family members that are 14 years or older who are command sponsored are also expected to have AT Level I training. According to the defense Technical Information Center, all training completed prior to March 2010 has been removed from the system, including certificates.

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Top, left —Cpl. Alex Rodriguez (top), 2nd Infantry Division, is choked by Christian Gomez (bottom), 501st Special Troops Battalion during the Area IV Better Opportunities for Single and Unaccompanied Soldiers Combatives Tournament at USAG Carroll, South Korea Apr. 16. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Kosterman) Bottom, center—A member of the 551st Inland Cargo Transfer Company brings a smile to a Korean boy‘s face as the two operate a crane on a M984A4 Heavy Expand Mobility Tactical truck with a Load Handling System during the Armed Forces Day Open House at USAG Walker, South Korea May 7 The purpose of the open house was to demonstrate good will and enhance relations with the base‘s local population. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Kosterman) Bottom, right—Staff Sgt. Dana McCall, a 501st Special Troops Battalion Soldier, lights candles to signify the lives that were lost during the Holocaust, at the Days of Remembrance Holocaust Commemoration at the Community Activities Center at USAG Carroll, South Korea May 6, 2011. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Wallace)

Sgt. Cynthia Samudio (top, right), a 501st Special Troops Battalion medic, observes as a Expert Field Medical Badge candidate practices skills that are tested during the EFMB qualification lanes at Warrior Base, South Korea May 13, 2011. Samudio and other Soldiers from across South Korea served as cadre, staff and test board members for the EFMB test. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Wallace)

Pfc. Ellen Annibale, a 501st Special Troops Battalion human resource specialist, works at a forms inspection station during a noncombatant evacuation operations exercise called Courageous Channel at the Kelly Gym at USAG Walker, South Korea May 20, 2011. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Wallace)

Photos from the past quarter

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Bottom, left — Soldiers from the 498th Combat Sus-tainment Support Battalion get hit by a simulated road-side bomb during a convoy live fire exercise at Night-mare Range, South Korea May 4. (Photo by Pfc. Sung Kwang-jae) Top, left — Pfc. Brandon McPhatter (center), a 501st Special Troops Battalion human resource specialist, soars above his opponent to score at the USAG Carroll Crown Jewel Gym at USAG Carroll, South Korea Apr. 18. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Wallace)

Top, right — Member of Headquarters and Headquar-ters Company, 501st Special Troops Battalion, pose for a photo after winning the Area IV Indoor Soccer League Championship at the Crown Jewel Gym at USAG Carroll, South Korea Apr. 12. The team later won the 8th Army championship. (Courtesy photo)

Bottom, right — Soldiers from the different battalions of the 501st Sustainment Brigade stand in formation during the Korean Augmentation to the United States Army Soldier Friendship Week opening day ceremony at Kelly Field at USAG Walker, South Korea Apr. 18. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Wallace)

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FEATURE

Summer Heat Safety: Are You Ready For The Heat? By Staff Sgt. Daniel Wallace USAG CARROLL, South Korea – August is typically the hottest month of the year in South Korea. The average daytime temperature is 88 degrees Fahrenheit. Dave Harper, 501st Sustainment Brigade safety manager, said the best defense against the heat is people. ―It's Soldiers, civilians and even Family Members watching out for one another and making sure that we can properly identify heat casualties,‖ said Harper. ―We need to make sure we can recognize the early signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses so we can identify those people most at risk.‖ Harper stated those most susceptible to becoming a heat casualty are the young, old and the sick. Another problem the safety manager identified is the cost of combating the temperatures. ―One of the problems that we have out here is that because of the high cost of energy a lot of Family members will turn off their air conditioning units while trying to save money, but what they don't realize at the time is that they make themselves more susceptible to becoming a heat casualty,‖ said Harper. Harper said that one thing that leaders need to ensure is that young Soldiers have proper training on summer heat safety. The safety manager added that units must follow and enforce safety standards, such as providing adequate breaks while working in addition to setting up wet-bulb monitors for the heat index. Using common sense is a good method for combating heat, said Staff Sgt. Michele Inez, a 501st Special Troops Battalion medic. ―Dehydration is the first sign and biggest reason people become victims or a heat related illness,‖ said Inez. ―During any hot weather, leaders need to be watching and ensure that the Soldiers are drinking water or sports drinks with electrolytes and staying away from highly-caffeinated drinks.‖ Inez said when Soldiers end up in the hospital

due to heat-related illnesses, it means the Army is

losing manpower and compromising mission success.

Common signs and symptoms of heat stroke include: -High body temperature -Absence of sweating accompanied by hot red or flushed dry skin -Rapid pulse difficulty breathing -Strange behavior -Confusion, disorientation, and/or hallucinations -Agitation Common signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and cramps include: -Profuse sweating -Weakness and\or fatigue -Dizziness -Muscle cramps -Headache

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194th CSSB Provider Day

A Soldier (left) from the 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion prepares to shoot a basketball at the Super Gym at USAG Humphreys, South Korea July 22. (Photo by Sgt. David Alvarado).

A Soldier (right) from the 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion throws a football during a football game at the field outside the Super Gym at USAG Humphreys, South Korea July 22. Pfc. Matthew Linden, a 46th Transportation Company mechanic, said that he loved all the sporting events and there was a lot of par-ticipation from every company at the Provider Day. (Photo by Sgt. David Alvarado).

Command Sgt. Maj. William E. Satterwhite (center, left), the 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion com-mand sergeant major, salutes Lt. Col. Todd Fish (center, right), the 194th CSSB commander at a baseball field outside the Super Gym at USAG Humphreys, South Korea July 22. Satterwhite said that during the Provider Day Soldiers and their Families were out ―building ca-maraderie‖ and taking the time to ―step back and re-lax.‖ (Photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Wallace).

(Clockwise from top left) A Soldier (right) from the 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion runs to escape opposing players during a football game at a field out-side the Super Gym at USAG Humphreys, South Korea July 22. Cpl. Benjamin Burns, a 46th Transportation Company truck driver said that he felt his Family was enjoyed their time at Provider Day, a time when the Soldiers and Family members of the 194th CSSB came together to play in sports and have a fun time. (Photo by Sgt. David Alvarado).

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94th MP BN dedicated to local community

By 557th Military Police Company USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea – Soldiers of the 557th Military Police Company, 94th Military Police Battalion are charged with protecting service members assigned to Camp Humphreys. This service to others, however, is not confined just to the base. ―We‘re dedicated to serving the local communities on USAG Humphreys as well as in the greater Pyeongtaek area,‖ said 2nd Lt. Joseph H. Wahl, a platoon leader in the 557th MP Co. ―The Soldiers of the 557th MP Co. participate in several events each month that better our standing and unit visibility with the local populace.‖ One such event is the volunteer work with the Cheongdam High School in Paengseong-eub. The school was adopted in May by 557th MP Co.‘s 2nd Platoon. The adoption came with the signing of a memorandum of agreement following months of planning and coordination with the staff at the school. ―Julia‖ Yim Young-ok, the school‘s head English teacher, said she is excited to see the level of support and enthusiasm of the Soldiers that attend the volunteer events. The Soldiers aid the students with learning American conversational English by speaking with them about various topics. ―The students enjoy the visits by the Soldiers and consistently ask that Soldiers stay longer each visit and to come back as soon as possible,‖ said Wahl. ―The students learn valuable lessons in reading and writing the English language and also discover more about American culture in their conversations with the Soldiers.‖ Wahl explained that this is advantageous to both parties because the Soldiers and students are able to learn about each other‘s culture through conversation. The platoon leader adds that these meetings provide the military policemen with an opportunity to truly experience Korean culture and are a wanted break from the demanding schedule that the Soldiers face as members of the Military Police Corps. ―Who knows what the possibilities are from this

program – we‘re making friendships that could last a

lifetime,‖ said Wahl.

Pfc. Erika Fanning, a 557th Military Police Company medic, spends time volunteering to teach English at Cheongdam High School. (Photo courtesy of 557th MP Co)

A 557th Military Police Company medic, spends time with stu-dents of Cheongdam High School. Members of the 557th MP Co. routinely share experiences with the students to improve cross cultural under-standing. (Photo courtesy of 557th MP Co)

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498th CSSB forms partnership with Asiana Airlines

Lt. Col. Ric Lebron, com-mander of 498th Combat Sustainment Support Battal-ion, signs a mutual agree-ment with Chang Man-woo, the Busan regional manager of Asiana Airlines Feb. 8, 2011. Lebron said he wanted to partner with a business that shares similar practices and operations of the agreement between 498th CSSB and Asiana Airlines. Courtesy photo.

By Cpt. Belinda Trevillion USAG CARROLL, South Korea – When the

commanding general of the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command challenged his subordinate commanders last fall to seek opportunities to build the U.S.-South Korea relationship, Lt. Col. Ric Lebron knew exactly what he wanted to do. ―I wanted to partner with a business that shared similar business practices; an organization that understands logistical challenges on a grand scale,‖ said Lebron. Lebron‘s unit, the 498th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, a logistical unit based near Waegwan, South Korea extended its partnership-building efforts with Asiana Airlines. The first meeting between the 498th CSSB and Asiana happened Dec. 9, 2010. Two months later, a mutual agreement was reached which outlined the sharing of information, such as best business practices. Chang Man-woo, the Busan regional manager of Asiana Airlines, said that a relationship

By Cadet Benjamin Pereski BUSAN, South Korea— Members of the 498th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion and leaders from various Korean government and public facilities recently conducted visits to various locations in the Busan area with the intent to validate contingency operations plans. ―The site surveys were an effective way for the new 498th CSSB key leaders to gain a broader perspective of the internal and external operations that are required during an upcoming peninsula wide exercise called Victory Guardian,‖ said Capt. Belinda Trevillion, an operations officer in the 498th CSSB. The 551st Inland Cargo Transfer Company was able to visit and create a concept of support for the Busan train station, Busan Piers 1 and 8 and Sajik Stadium. This terrain walk gave valuable insight and feedback on how the leader‘s plans would be carried out, said Trevillion. A meeting with the International Relations Team from

Pukyong University was part of the tour. The IR team

provided refreshments, gave a briefing on the university‘s

values, and provided an explanation of the campus‘

facilities to assist the 498th CSSB in logistics planning.

The conference promoted Korean and American relations

through counterpart leader involvement and shared

educational concerns.

―All the personnel from Busan, Pukyong University,

(and) Pier 8 were extremely professional and welcoming.

(They) were very willing to facilitate personnel in the event

they were needed in order to fulfill our mission‖ explains

Chief Warrant Officer Terry Ward, the 501st Sustainment

Brigade support operations maintenance officer.

The tour also helped confirm that other facilities to be

used during contingency operations are ready for use.

Overall the tour gave valuable insight to the ―real-time‖

logistics and how they will affect not only Victory

Guardian, but 498th CSSB‘s wartime mission, and

increased Korean American relations, said a member of

the 498th CSSB.

498th CSSB Site conducts surveys

and leader conferences to

increase combat readiness

with the 498th CSSB is beneficial. He solidified the partnership by signing the agreement with Lebron Feb. 8, 2011. ―The 498th CSSB may deal with different cargo than Asiana Airlines, but the logistical problems for the two are similar; we have to deliver large amounts of goods on tight deadlines,‖ said Lebron. Along with establishing communiqué on business procedures, 498th CSSB and Asiana agreed to participate in quarterly community events together. The most recent event involved members of both the 498th CSSB and Asiana Airlines preparing and serving lunch for senior citizens in March at the Consolidated Social Welfare Center in Busan. In future meetings, Asiana Airlines representatives will visit 498th CSSB‘s headquarters to discuss future tours of facilities and job-training opportunities. Not only has Asiana Airlines been certified as a five-star airline, they were also recognized as the ―Airline of the Year‖ by Air Transport World in 2009, as well as being one of the largest logistics companies in Asia.

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By 1st Lt Bermeshia Thomas USAG CARROLL, South Korea – The 501st STB Organizational Day ended with a relay race that pitted the leadership of two companies against each other. The winner of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company versus the 176th Finan-cial Management Company relay sprint was HHC, culminating the end of 501st Special Troops Battalion‘s organizational day July 1. The day, designed to instill unit pride in its mem-bers and enhance morale of those assigned, saw members stationed throughout the Korean peninsula congregating on USAG Carroll‘s softball field to spend time together with Soldiers and Family members of the battalion. ―It doesn‘t matter who won the race because we all win with time off to relax and enjoy the good weather and each other,‖ said Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Kosterman, a 501st STB Sol-dier. Kosterman further explained that because the battalion is stationed at various places in South Korea, some Soldiers might not know some of the people they serve with. ―This (organizational day) is the perfect opportunity to put faces to names and meet with peo-ple throughout our battalion,‖ said Kosterman. ―People are the heart of any organization, and today is a day that celebrates our people.‖ Success of the organizational day, sometimes shortened to ―org day,‖ links directly to the unit‘s Family Readiness Group. The FRG is a group of volunteer spouses that work to promote unit cohesion and take care of fellow spouses of unit members‘ Families. During the org day, the volunteers ran a stand with baked goods, drinks, and candy. Volunteers organ-ized and ran other events, such as face painting, a balloon toss, and various relay games for the children. Musical chairs and dizzy bat was a hit with the younger crowd. Aisha Brown, an FRG leader said, ―We were glad that we could come out and help make this a family event. With school being out and the weather being great this time of year, it was wonderful to see the Soldiers get out of the office and have a day of fun; not only with their Families, but also with each other.‖

Other events during the org day included a tug of war and softball games. Hotdogs, hamburgers, and other food were served by members of the unit. ―It was a four-hour bus ride (to get here), but the activities and day away from the office made

it well worth it,‖ stated Pfc. Markeisha Williamson from 176th FMC.

501st STB conducts Organizational Day

The 176th Financial Management Company commander (right) chases after the 501st Head-quarters and Headquarters Company commander during the last leg of a relay race at the softball field at USAG Carroll, South Korea July 1. Soldiers, civilians and family members from the 501st HHC and the 176th FMC spent the day at the softball field competing in events dur-ing the 501st Special Troops Battalion organizational day. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Wallace)

The 501st Special Troops Battalion commander (center, circle) gives a safety briefing to the Soldiers of the 501st Headquarters and Headquarters Company and 176th Financial Management Company at the softball field at USAG Carroll, South Korea July 1. Soldiers, civilians and family members from the 501st Headquarters and Headquarters Company and the 176th FMC spent the day at the softball field while participating in the 501st STB organizational day. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Kosterman)

A Soldier from the 501st Headquarters and Headquarters Company gets her face painted under the pavilion at the softball field at USAG Carroll, South Korea July 1. Soldiers, civil-ians and family mem-bers from the 501st HHC and the 176th Financial Manage-ment Company spent the day at the softball field while participat-ing in the 501st Spe-cial Troops Battalion organizational day. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Wallace)

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Family Readiness Contact Information

The Champions Brigade Family Readiness Group works hard to help Sol-

diers and their Families by offering support and keeping Families up-to-

date on the latest information about their Soldiers. Family Readiness Sup-

port Assistants numbers are:

-501st Sustainment Brigade, 765-4536

-94th MP Bn. - 011-822-791-6060 / 724-6060

-194th CSSB - 011-82-31-690-6497 / 753-6497

-498th CSSB - 011-82-54-970-1035 / 765-1035

-501st STB - 011-82-54-970-4536 / 765-4536

All numbers listed as if calling from U.S., then DSN in Korea. If off post in

Korea, dial 0505, then the number.

Brig. Gen. Thomas Harvey (right), the former commander of the 19th Expedition-ary Sustainment Command, talks about the importance of why Staff Sgt. Carla Bovard (left), the Multifunctional Training Center senior instructor, and Sgt. Daniel Wallace (center), a 501st Sustainment Brigade public affairs NCO, received Army Commendation Medals at the 501st SBDE conference room at USAG Carroll, South Korea June 9. Both Bovard and Wallace received ARCOM‘s for their loyal and heroic actions in saving the life of Maj. Allen Crenshaw, the 194th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion support operations OIC, after he collapsed on a treadmill at the Crown Jewel Gym at USAG Carroll, South Korea. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Kos-terman)

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Our Parting Shot

1st Lt. Gerald Bolden (left), a member of the 501st Special Troops Battalion flag football team, prepares to throw the ball at USAG Carroll, South Korea Apr. 19. Bolden played quarterback for the 501st STB flag football team during the Korean Augmentation to the United States Army Soldier Friendship Week flag football tournament. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Wallace)

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