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  • 1.1st Engineer Battalion U.S. ARMYNewsletter 1st Engineer BattalionMARCH 2012 COMMANDERS COLUMNI hope this newsletter finds our Soldiers and the FRGs,Families doing well as we prepare to enter thethat week Inside this issue:spring season. Compared to last year, the winterwould notwas calm and quiet unfortunately, we didnt have beeneven get a single snow day. Regardless, I hopesuccessful. Commanders Column1you have all enjoyed the winter months this year.In closing, I CSM Commentary2This is a very difficult article to write as it is my want tolast one. I will change command on the 3 rd ofthank all ofApril and move to the 1st Infantry Division staff our FRGsChaplains Corner 3where I will deploy for a few months to Afghani-and thestan. I can honestly say that commanding thisleadershipbattalion has been the top honor of my career.Family Readiness4for each ofThere has been nothing better that I have experi- Groupthem. There are so many who helped toenced in my 18 years in the Army. Each andmake the battalion successful that I wont listevery one of you made that possible, and Kimnames for fear of forgetting someone. Myand I thank you from the bottom of our hearts.Volunteer Recognition 5most enjoyable times were spent at our twoChristmas parties, the Halloween Trunk-or-Treat, Apple Days, the Diehard Ball, and onWe have accomplished so many amazing things Hammer6and on. I never did anything for these eventstogether. From the recovery and reset from theexcept explain a vision and then show up. Inlast battalion deployment - to our preparationsevery case, they were all world class eventsfor the next deployment, this battalion hasthat everyone enjoyed greatly.Work Horse7always set the standard that other Army unitsaspire to reach. Probably my best memory withthe Soldiers was the two week field trainingIt has been an honor to know each and everyone of you. I thank you for your service to Bulldawgs 8-9exercise that we conducted last summer in Junethis battalion and to our country. God blessof 2011. It was very intense training, we didnteach of you and always take care of yoursleep much, but when we completed it, wereached a training level that has not beenfamily and take care of the Oldest and Most Coldsteel 10reached by another Engineer Battalion in years. I Decorated Engineer Battalion in the Unitedcan say that with confidence because Ive seen so States Army. Until we meet again many other units over the past 8 years that Assassins 11werent given the chance to train on the full spec-trum of engineer missions. We had a window ofopportunity and our leaders and Soldiers took Community Events12-14advantage of it. I am proud of thoseaccomplishments.I also remember our Diehard Week last yearwhen we hung the 66th combat streamer on ourcolors, unveiled the Diehard Wall of Honor,competed against each other in sporting eventsthroughout the week, and culminated the 165thbirthday celebration with the Diehard Ball. Thatpoint in time was when I believe the cohesionand morale of the battalion reached an incrediblelevel and we were able to build upon that. With-out the incredible support from our Families and

2. Page 21st Engineer Battalion NewsletterCSM COMMENTARYWe have transitioned from our well deserved Christmas leave period into our spring seasonand we have managed to accomplish this safely with everyone coming back from leave readyto accomplish the tasks and training that lies ahead. The hard work of our Soldiers andLeaders daily within this Battalion speaks for itself and it will never go unnoticed. Aftercompleting our Christmas leave we have completed Company Weapons Ranges, DemolitionsRanges, Route Clearance Training, Low Density MOS Training, STT Training and a tough intenseBattalion Squad Competition in which the entire Battalion executed and supported flawlessly.I am convinced that whatever mission that is placed before you will be accomplished becauseof your hard work, commitment and selfless service to our Battalion and to our countrybecause you represent the best that our Army has to offer and I am proud of youraccomplishments. And I want to personally thank you for allowing me the opportunity toserve with you for this short period of time and allowing me to be a part of this Great Team.I can honestly say that I have learned a great deal from every Soldier and Leader within thisBattalion and I hope that I can take what I have learned during my short tenure here to makeme a better leader and a better person.I would also like to thank the Battalion Staff, S-3 NCOIC, Platoon Sergeants, First Sergeants,Platoon Leaders, Commanders and their families for giving me the opportunity to serve withyou and I am very grateful for the support that you have given during my tenure and I wishyou and your families continued success in all of your future endeavors. I have served inseveral units in my career but this will go down as one of the best and I thank you for whatyou do daily. ALWAYS FIRST!!!! DIEHARD !!!! D7 3. 1st Engineer Battalion Newsletter Page 3Chaplains Corner Be Strong inGood day!His StrengthIt has been a pleasure working with you all as your battalion chaplain for such a short period oftime. Upon this New Year and as many of you continue to carry the torch of patriotism, I wouldencourage you to not miss out on those special moments with your family, friends and to staygrounded in your faith. As I attended one of my soldiers weddings from down range a few weeksago from the Nebraska National Guard I was introduced to this interesting and yet thoughtprovoking phrase: Love is a gift from God, it is the essence of Life and to be united in the love ofGod with one another are we lavished with the meaning of life, for most would think the oppositeof love is hate, but it isnt, actually the opposite of love is selfishness.To place ones needs before yourself, to aid a friend, to utilize your time productively and withpassion is what we have been created for. What is your passion? For many of us our passion is themilitary and for some, it is not. The reality of life is that we must always continue to know thatGod is the One who promotes and the one who demotes and within the elements of life we mustalways remember that life is a journey full of adversity, depression, happy moments and joy but inthe waves of life may we continue to know that Jesus Christ is like that anchor in the ocean thatwill keep you secure to the bottom of the ocean floor and even though your little ship may beginto crack or weaken on the course of lifes waves as it crashes against the sides of your ship decks,just know when you are fastened to the Power Source of life (GOD), then are you a winner and aperson who has substance within.Always stay true to who you are, giving honor to your God and to your family values.Remember a demotion could actually be a promotion from God! My father taught me this at ayoung age as he once thought his sales career was over in the late 70s by some false accusationsfrom another co-worker but actually the very opposite could have been so true as it allotted himto pursue another industry in sales making him ten times more successful. Know that God issovereign and will guide you as you seek Him first. You see my friends it is not what you do, whomakes you who you are but who you are in what you do that makes you. Never lie, always betruthful and honest and make friends that make you better and who dont bring you down. It isthe pursuit of righteousness that makes you good and true in Gods sight. It is His ways that willmake you that leader, mother, father, and spouse you have always dreamed of becoming. Takecharge of your life! The only person you can control is you and knowthat with Christ all things are possible. Set good work boundaries andrelational boundaries that will establish ways that are prosperous andgood. I hope this note of encouragement has been a delight to yourheart as your eyes are fixed on the Creator rather than the creation!Dream big!I can do all things through Christ, which strengthens me.- King James Version (1611) Philippians 4:13 4. Page 4 1st Engineer Battalion NewsletterOne finalvacancyFSC needs a newPrimary Custodian due to a PCSUpcoming Dates FRG Leadership*FRG Company Meetings-Monthly-GetHHCCo-Leaders Megan Diamondwith your leader for information. and C.C, Chappelle *22-23 MAR 12 1 ID Training [email protected] *26 MAR 1272nd FRG MeetingFSC-Leader-2LT Chelsea Habermaas*27 MAR 1241st FRG Meeting [email protected]*28 MAR 12 FSC FRG Meeting41st-Leader-Jennifer [email protected]*30 MAR 12111th FRG Meeting 72nd-Co-Leaders- *3 APR 12Battalion Change of CommandBrandi Kriegshauser and Brandy Davis*3 APR 12HHC FRG Meeting [email protected] [email protected] *6 APR 12Fort Riley Network Meeting 111th-Leader-Michelle Barr *4 MAY 12Fort Riley Network [email protected]*11 MAY 12HHC and FSCCustodians (CU) & Alternates (AL) Change of Command HHC-CU-Emily Jones-AL-Angela Tate FSC-CU-Amber Walker-AL-Stevie-Rae Ham We have some vacancies, please feel free 41st-CU-Kymberly Dillon-AL-Sarah Devine to jump on board and volunteer. We will72nd-CU-Courtney Phillips-AL-VACANTalso need Key-Callers and Care Team Members. We look forward to hearing 111th-CU-Tequra Washburn-AL-VACANTfrom you.A special thanks to our volun-teers. We could not do what wedo without you. We will have opportunities for fund-raising in May.I have been here for only a few shortBe thinking about what you would like to serve for the Die Hard Activities.months. I can honestly say that I feel veryPlease let me know so I can get your requests in to MWR.blessed to be here. It is my pleasure toserve you as the Battalion Family ReadinessSupport Assistant (FRSA). If I can be of Special Note-You can take the food handlers course online at the hospitalassistance to you in any way, please contact website.me. My office hours are typically 9-5, but http://iach.amedd.army.mil/sections/NCD/Online_Food_Handlers_PPT.pdfsome days it varies due to missionessential requirements. If you have ideasor need resources, I can help with thattoo. I have an open door policy.Respectfully, Rita Burnett 5. 1st Engineer Battalion NewsletterPage 5SPC Charles Edwards received VOQ recognition with 4HBCT for 4th QTR. He is in the 41stCompany.January 2012 FRG Round-Up Recognitions4HBCT Bracelet Recipients: HHC Ashley Tate, Emily Jones, Alyssa Gibson, and Kristin Gibson; FSC Stevie Rae Ham, Amber Walker, and Emily Bowers; 41st Sara Vaughn, Teresa Reeves, Tracy Elwood, Dawn Floyd, Kymberly Dillon, Larissa Edwards, and Alicia Evans;72nd Courtney Phillips; 111th Michelle Barr.Certificates of Appreciation: FSC SPC Laurielle Bishop, SGT Dennis Bowers, andSPC Robert Deldeo; 41st Corey McMillan (teen), 1LT Diamond, 1LT Hattoum, 2LT Dillon,Dakota McMillan (teen), PFC Arce, PFC Banuelos, PFC McKim, PFC Moore, PFC Noller,PFC Ortega, PFC Paige, PFC Taylor, SFC Black, Sgt Elwood, Sgt Herrera, SGT Lichtenstieger, Sgt Brule, SPC Bryant, SPC Devine, SPC Edwards, SPC Henson, SPC Medlock, SPC Perryman,SSG Reeves, SSG Vaughn; 72nd SPC Lopez, PFC Works, PFC Juhl, SGT Kriegshauser, PFC Sick,PV2 Pena, Jenn Hagg, SSG Hagg, PV2 Clevenger, 1LT McBride, SPC Carll, SPC Duke, SGT Davis;111th - SGT Brian Barber, PFC Allen Branon, PFC Phillip Brunet, PFC Todd Cram, PFC Anthony Elias, PFC Frantz Forestal, PFC Gregor Francis, Christina Gary, PFC Augusta Hubbs, PVT BrettPadgett, PV2 Shawn Perkins, Sandra Rios, Anna Marie Robinson, SFC Kenneth Robinson, 1LT Owen Washburn, SPC Jonathan Wicker, and PV2 Kristopher Ybarra.Charms were also given to FRG Leaders, Custodians, Key Callers, and volunteers with 15+ hoursof volunteer contributions.February 2012, Jennifer Black, Julie Fiedler, and Megan Diamond were presented the PatriotService Medal. They are in the 41st Company. 6. Page 6Headquarters Company The HammerHello Hammer Family and friends,It has been a quick minute since the last Company Newsletter andthere is a lot to catch up on. Hammer Company has conducted multipletraining events to include two field training exercises, Diehard Stakes andmultiple weapon ranges since the last Newsletter. The 2011 Holiday Partywas a huge success. Being the humble company that Hammer is, it was thecookie decorating table that was the biggest hit of the party.This upcoming quarter will be fast and furious. There are multipletraining events that involve Hammer. There are also a lot of Soldiers that willbe attending schools and classes to learn new skills for the upcomingdeployment.I can assure you that command will train tough, realistic and tostandard while allowing maximum family time for the Soldiers.I must admit, it is with a heavy heart that prior to the next newsletterI will be rotating out of command on 11 May. Mary and I would liketo take this chance to thank all of the supportive family of volunteersthat made this tour of command so enjoyable. We would like tothank all of you who have volunteered your time.Thanks for a great command,Hammer 6Hammer Soldiers that left usPFC Brunson, SPC GaribNew Hammer Family MembersTucker RayfieldWelcoming new Hammer SoldiersPVT Lumia, SSG Smith, SSG Hall, SFC Davis, PFC Thomas, SSG Wilkes, PFC Leford 7. Page 7 Forward Support Company WORK HORSE ReviewIt has been long in the making, but it is finally here! We have a new face to the company, and are now calledthe WORK HORSE!! We have shed the sheeps skin showing the battalion we are strong and steady andhere to support the fight. The WORK HORSE has a hand in everything the Battalion does and is responsiblefor ensuring they have what they need to complete the mission. The war-fighter has never had it so good!A Bright Future for MaintenanceThe Maintenance Platoon worked hardbefore block leave moving the motorpool to itsnew home while maintaining scheduled andunscheduled services for FSC and HHC. InJanuary, 2LT Chelsea Habermaas took over as the Platoon Leader for 1LT Epp, who is nowworking as the XO for 165th Movement Control . The platoon also has a newPlatoon Sergeant, SSG Lonnie Kincaid, who is very excited to take over the position. Theplatoon also welcomed PFC Belt and PFC Pellatier, along with PFC Whyte andPFC Smythers from 41st Route Clearance Company. Recently, Soldiers partook in M916 Drivers Training, NVG training, and will soon train on the convoy simulators. Over the next couple of months, the platoonwill be extremely busy training up for deployment, our S&R Section will be focusing on training for recovery missions, we will be increasing scheduled services toprepare for LBE turn-in, and many of our Soldiers will attend an array of Army schools. A few Soldiers Id like to recognize for their tireless dedication to duty are; SGT Smalley, SPC Lang, SPC Palmer, PFC Patterson, and PFC Ledet. Their hardwork has greatly affected the efficiency and morale of the Maintenance Platoon and their continual daily effort does not go unnoticed.-WORK HORSE 86, 2LT Chelsea Habermaas The Distribution Platoon has been working hard behind the scenes the lastto 2-34 Armor.couple of months to ensure that the battalion can conduct extensive The Distribution Platoon also planned, prepared and supervised the Obstacletraining while still completing administrative requirements such as supportingCourse event during the battalions Diehard Stakes exercise. The eighteen squads ranges, moving motorpools, and turning excesscompeted to achieve the best time on the nine obstacles to help determine equipment in to the parts program. which squad would be named the topsquad of the battalion for Diehard Stakes The Platoon had a huge job in moving the2012.battalion from the old to the new motorpools. InAlong with daily missions, the platoonaddition to moving our own equipment, Distrohas continued to work hard refining theirwas responsible for moving nearly 65 tons ofabilities on important skills that will bebattalions Class IV supplies as well as completingneeded down range. Soldiers have beenthe rigorous EPA inspections and coordinationrequired in order to turn the old motorpool overtraining diligently on Gun crewcertifications, Combat life saver classes,Language courses and convoy training toUpcoming Events!ensure that they are as best prepared asMARCH3 April: Diehard Change of Command / they can be when we deploy to Change of Responsibility Afghanistan.12 15 March: Battalion Field Training 16-20 April: Platoon Field Training SupportExercise 23-27 April: Platoon Field Training Support12 March: 10, 17, 24 March: Womens -WORK HORSE 26, 1LT Jacy Schmidt MAYSelf-Defense Courses 11 May: WORK HORSE Change of Com-19-23 March: Spring Breakmand Ceremony19-22 March: Family Resiliency TrainingFRG Leadership 16-18 May: Diehard Sports Week and29 March: WORK HORSE Field Training We are always seeking new Volunteers for the WORK HORSE Family Battalion Ball on 18 MayExerciseReadiness Group. JUNEAPRIL If anyone is interested in supporting your troops, please contact me,2 April-11 May WORK HORSE Change of1-30 June: National Training Center RotationCPT Gardner at jacob,b,[email protected] Inventories11-14 June: Family Resiliency TrainingI would just like to take a small part of this page to say that the experience Ive had in leading this company has been a fantastic journey. The challengesthrown at the company were met head-on with WORK HORSE Soldiers who have resourced this Battalion to no end. It is with mixed emotions that Iwill pass on the command of this great unit in May, However, I am absolutely positive that the Soldiers of the WORK HORSE will continue to meet allchallenges head-on as they head to NTC, and the deployment!-WORK HORSE 6, CPT Jacob Gardner 8. Page 841st Engineer Company The Bulldawg TimesFrom the Commander and First SergeantBy: CPT Christopher Adkins and SFC Jason Elwood It has been another busy quarter for the Bulldawgs. January wasfilled with long days and late nights as the Soldiers trained and qualified ona variety of weapons and demolitions. The company also fielded six squadsduring the battalions Diehard Stakes Competition. All the squads finishedwithin the top ten. The best performing squads were SSG VanCampsPrepping Demo.squad with an overall first place win, SSG Vaughns squad with an overallsecond place win, and SPC Celayas squad with an overall fourth place.All Soldiers should be proud in how they performed during this intensecompetition. The Bulldawgs once again proved how they dominateeverything they do!!! - Respect AllFear NoneBULLDAWGS!!!Emplacing Cratering Charges. M2 0.50 cal range. Interrogating a possible IED.FMT working hard on the company fleet. SPC Kirby enjoying some hot chocolate.1st Platoon going to the max.CPT Adkins/CPT Keesling Change of Command On March 8, 2012 I will hand the Guidon off to CPT Matthew Keesling after over eighteen months as the commander of the 41st Engineer Company. I would like to thank all the officers, NCOs, Soldiers, and Families of the 41st Engineer Company for making this one of the toughest, but best experiences of my life. I will never forget you and I wish everyone a great future. The company will welcome CPT Keesling as the new commander and I know the Soldiers look forward to his leadership and experience as the company trains for deployment to Afghanistan. Bulldawg 6 Signing OffCPT Chris Adkins 9. Page 941st Engineer Company The Bulldawg TimesThe month of February brought the annualDiehard Stakes competition, a battalion wide 1st Platoonsquad level competition. The competitionentailed completing nine demanding eventsover four days, ranging from land navigationto mounted route clearance all while road marching from one event to another. The platoons teamconsisted of SGT Brule, PFC Joseph, PFC McKim, PFC Ortega, PV2 Basiaga, PV2 Hershley, PV2 Mackey,and was led by SSG Vaughn. When all the events were complete the team finished in second place, anoutstanding result. The greatest benefits of the competition though are the experience the Soldiersgained from completing demanding tasks under pressure and also knowing now where the platoon hasthe greatest potential for growth.In preparation for Diehard Stakes, 2nd Platoon has been hard2nd Platoon at work. All types of training have been conducted to ensurethe entire platoon was prepared for the challenges of such adifficult and exhausting competition. Long days of land navigation training on TA-24 as well as Leaders Reaction Course and Confidence Course training have been executed to ensure Soldiers were ready for the competition. Ruck marches that felt unending were conducted at least once a week. Additionally, dismounted route clearance training with the use of paintball guns was undertaken. Soldiers enjoyed the fun and challenging nature of using paintball guns and two Soldiers, SPC Paige and SPC Sanchez, were promoted to E-4 while their uniforms were covered with exploded paintballs. But the multiple months of hard and realistic training did not go unrewarded, 2nd Squad, 2nd Platoon took first place in Diehard stakes. To top everything off, 1st Squad, 2nd Platoon placed forth, which is the highest of any squad ran by a Specialist. Such a performance by 2nd Platoon was only made possible because of the expert knowledge of its Non-commissioned Officers as well as the unparalleled dedication and motivation of the Soldiers. For many of the Soldiers, this was the firstachievement medal they had received in their young careerand for many it will not be3rd Platoon the last.No better time for training than a beautiful winter day in Ft. Riley Kansas. With ablistering winter temperature of -3, Bulldawg Soldiers of the 41st Engineer Company,1st Engineer Battalion braved the elements and proved their expertise during a cratering demolition exercise on 19 January 2012. Twenty-two soldiers from 3rdPlatoon led the way by flawlessly executing a successful detonation of a shaping and a cratering charge and coordinating and organizing the range activities to optimize training effectiveness and efficiency. During the days events, the soldiers of 3rdplatoon showed their resolve by pressing forward and keeping moral at a maximumthrough teamwork and training. Never stopping to look back and always moving forward, safety remained thepriority of the day. ALWAYS FIRST!4th Platoon conducted Field Leader Reaction4th Platoon Course (FLRC) training on 8 FEB 12. TheFLRC course is made up of many complexobstacles that are based on historical events. Each obstacle has a specific mission and very specificparameters as to what the unit executing the course may and may not do. 4 th Platoon completed thistraining as a way to build unit cohesion and test the ability of leaders as well as Soldiers to solveproblems when given difficult situations. FMT So far 2012 has been a busy year for 41sts Maintenance Platoon. Several major vehicle repairshave already been conducted, to include replacing the transmission output on the M88Recovery Vehicle and rebuilding the engine on an RG-31. These two major projects werecompleted in conjunction with routine scheduled and unscheduled vehicle services andmaintenance. Though the platoon did not participate in the recent Engineer-focusedDiehard Stakes, they still provided support for the event, to include recovering a stuckBuffalo vehicle. This real-world recovery provided the platoon with more experiencerecovering vehicles they will be working with on the upcoming deployment, as well asgiving them practice at a situation that could easily arise while in Afghanistan. 10. Page 1072nd Engineer Company72nd MAC COLDSTEEL!Upcoming FTX:A Quarter in Review The Battalion will begin a Field TrainingThe past month can only be described with one word: busy. The Exercise on Monday, March 12th thatbeginning of February was marked by the change of command between will run until Friday, March 16th. Thethe outgoing commander, CPT Ian Welch, and the incoming focus of the exercise is to train vehiclecommander, CPT Ashton Shoults, on February 9 . The change of crews on gunnery. During the week,thcommand inventories went smoothly, but there was just one bone of the platoons will also be afforded thecontention between the two officers. CPT Welch is convinced thatopportunity to conduct RouteClearance Training. At o dark thirtyon Friday, March 16th, the company willreturn from the field and begin recoveryoperations before the weekend. Update CornerNew COLDSTEEL SOLDIERS Mad Dogs: PV2 Cotes from Wisconsin andthe New York Giants Super Bowl victory over the New EnglandPVT Ricks from ChicagoPatriots was his going away present, but CPT Shoults maintains that it Dirty Deuce: PVT Collette from Flower Mound, TXwas his welcoming present. The Giants PR department has yet to and SPC Francis from Milford, KS Outlaws: PV2 Meyer and PFC Wilson, both fromreturn our phone calls so we can put it to rest. In other news, the Californiaplatoons have done some outstanding training and competed hard in Wrench: 2LT Rumfelt recently is now the PL forDiehard Stakes immediately following the change of command. It wasFMT In addition, the mechanics have now integrated anda weeklong challenge centered on the squads that tested every facet ofwork directly with the platoons, much like theytheir Soldiering abilities as Combat Engineers. After the first ruckwill operate during deployment.march, it was apparent to all that the week would be a demanding onethat would challenge their stamina, intestinal fortitude, and ability to Additions SSG Ekis and Cassandra, SPC Fields and Delisa,think under stress. No praise is too high for the level of effort andSPC OConnor and Isabella, anddedication that the squads put forth. They lived up to the EngineerPV2 DeBoard and Taylor all got hitched!slogan: Essayons! Since the competition, the company has been busy SPC Chitwood had a baby boy named Mason,getting ready for the March FTX and sending a lot of Soldiers away toPFC Huber had a baby girl named McKenzie,beautiful Fort Leonard Wood for some schooling on their Sapper and PFC Wilter had a baby boy named Dorian!tasks. Upcoming Events 12-16 MAR: BN FTXFRG Plug: Please come to the next FRG meeting17-25 MAR: Opportunity Leave (Spring Break) 27 MAR: FRG Meetingon March 27th at 1800. Once deployed, the FRGs efforts06-09 APR: Training Holiday (Easter Weekend)will be critical to the morale and welfare of the Soldiers 25-27 APR: BN FTX 18 MAY: CASTLE BALL!and mission success. Please contact Brandy Davis at760-835-3644 for more info. 11. 111th Engineer Company Page 11 ASSASSINSThe Assassins have continue to clear the wayduring 1st Quarter. We have remained busy andsteadfast as we prepare for our upcomingOperation Enduring Freedom deployment. Inmid-January the Company went to the field inFort Rileys hilly Eastern training areas focusing onroute clearance patrols and ending the week with ademolition and shotgun range. The rest of themonth was followed by machinegun and individualweapons ranges. During February the AssassinsSapper Squads participated in the Annual DIEHARDStakes Squad competition with 1st Squad, 2nd Pla-toon coming in 3rd place overall of 18 Squads in theBattalion. As we enter the month of March theAssassins will be busy with sending Soldiers toschools and conducting a week long field training 111th Soldier firing the M2 .50 caliber Machinegun at Range 7exercise from the 12th to the 16th of March. Therewill be an opportunity leave period from17 to 25 March that is in conjunction with themajority of the Fort Riley area school systemsspring break. As we move towards our deploymentthe Company will continue to gain and lose Soldiersand I would like to welcome all new Assassin familymembers and say thank you to all the families thatwill be leaving us for supporting your Soldier andthe Company. Assassin 61st Platoon Buffalo interrogating a possible IED duringthe Company FTX 111th Soldiers performing pull-ups for DIEHARD Stakes on the new 111th 111th Soldier emplacing a M18 Claymore Mine pull-up tree. during the Company Demolition range 12. Page 121st Engineer Battalion Newsletter8 APRIL 12 13. Page 13 14. Page 14 COMMUNITY EVENTS