the guns newsletter 1 nov 2012
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Guns Attack,
October and the beginning of November proved to be a great time for our
unit and the ACB! Not only did we show our unit pride in supporting the
FRG, but we conducted critical training at Fort Rucker (Dunker Training) as
well as here at Fort Hood. It takes engaged leaders to successfully and safely
accomplish our training plans, build esprit-de-corps, and ensure we negotiate
this period of transition—Soldiers and Families PCSing and ETSing.
Periods of Transition are typically the most tumultuous and dangerous for
our Soldiers. I expect that we will see numerous Soldiers and Families leave
our formation from now through the beginning of February as well as a few
new faces coming in. I know we will accomplish all of our training
requirements while taking care of Soldiers, always! I ask that we take extra
care to address risk during these periods of transition.
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LTC Hank Perry
V OLUME 1 , ISSUE 4
NOVEMBER 2012
4-227th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion
The Guns Attack Newsletter
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Bounty Hunters 4
Panthers 5
Diamondbacks 6
Snake Eyes 7
Unforgiven 8-9
Equalizers 10
SHARP 11
Chaplains Corner 12
FRG Corner 13-14
4-227th ARB Birthdays 15
Events Calendar 16
Commander of 4-227th Attack Reconnaissance
Battalion, LTC Hank Perry
For Halloween this year, Guns Attack put on a wonderful
Trunk-o-Treat and Haunted Hangar for our Families. I am
very proud of every company for making this an event to
remember! Julia and I know our kids had a great time and
Delta Company’s haunted hangar (coordinated by Mrs. Niki
McCoubrey) did not disappoint! We were all amazed at the
level of effort put into the vehicle decorations as well as the
time spent making the haunted hangar spooky enough to
scare some of the adults. Thanks again to our FRG
volunteers for dedicating their time!
On November 1st, COL Mendenhall held the inaugural
1ACB Officer and Warrant Officer of the Quarter Board.
We had LT’s Arrington and Goodwin along with CW2
Hughes represent themselves and our Battalion with
distinction. All three gave tremendous effort in preparing
and standing before the board members while answering
questions about 1st CAV’s history, Safety, Family programs,
and Doctrine.
As we approach Thanksgiving and the Holiday period, let
us all remember those who are serving in harms’ way and let
us be grateful for what we are blessed with.
As I close, I want to remind everyone that we anticipate
our 4-227th ARB Holiday Formal “Resilient Together” on
13 DEC from 1800-2200 in the Club Hood Ball Room to be
a great success. We will show our Guns Attack pride while
enjoying a wonderful meal, music, and poignant words from
our guest speaker, MG Ierardi.
As always, it is an honor to serve as your commander. Take an active role in making the Army and
this unit better every day!
“GUNS ATTACK!”
Gun 6 Notes
LTC Hank Perry
P AGE 2 4 -227TH ATTACK RECONNAISSANCE BATTALION
Mrs. McCoubrey prepares to invite all the little ghouls and goblins
into the spook house.
The Trunk-or-Treat was a huge success.
GUNS!!
October has flown past, placing Halloween in our rearview mirror for another year. Great showing
at the battalion Haunted hanger and Trunk-or-Treat, thanks to everyone for coming out and
participating in the fun. Thanks also goes out to all the company reps for their time spent setting up the
haunted hangar and everyone that decorated their vehicle. The holiday season is fast approaching and
we have many activities planned, from the battalion formal, to a TOCEX, leading up to gunnery in
January, and we also have airfield gate guard. So stay focused on the tasks at hand and remember
preparation is the key to mission success. Congratulations also to SPC Yetter from A Co, for winning
the Soldier of the Month board for October, great job!
With Thanksgiving approaching quickly, remember SAFETY first, when cooking your turkey or
ham. Whether you’re baking, smoking or frying, be aware of unforeseen events. A cooking fire can
turn a holiday feast into a Family tragedy; make safety part of your cooking recipe. Have a safe and
happy holiday season!!
Keep up the good work!!!
“GUNS ATTACK!”
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Command Sergeant Major of 4-227th Attack
Reconnaissance Battalion, CSM Zach Hurst.
Gun 9 Notes
CSM Zach Hurst
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HHC Bounty Hunters
Commander: CPT David Florez
First Sergeant: 1SG Michael Arceneaux
Bounty Hunters Family,
The holidays are finally approaching, and we are preparing for many activities from the Holiday
Formal to the field exercises in the coming months. We have been running at full speed and starting to
feel the effects of the personnel leaving our formation as we talked about last month. Even though
many of our new Soldiers will be showing up after the New
Year, a few have shown up this past month. It is great to see
new faces in our formations, as we welcome PV2 Alexander
Jackson and PV1 Malik Willis, who have recently joined the
Bounty Hunters Family. We hope to mentor and build our
team through hard work and dedication, so that we can be
ready for any mission that comes our way.
This month was full of a number of really important
promotions and reenlistments. Congratulations goes out to
SSG Thomas Childers and SSG Lacresha Riddle, who were
promoted to Sergeants First Class. This is a big step in their
career progressing, and we know that no matter where they
end up the Army is going to benefit from these promotions.
Re-enlistments included SPC Joseph Wood, SPC Marvin Rozier, SPC Raphel Palmore, SGT Moses
Ramos, and SPC Dominique Hughes who will all be priceless assets to
the United States Army. We wish all of these fine Soldiers the best of
luck as they continue to push forward with their careers.
On a spookier note, 1LT Ables took 1st place for the spookiest
trunk during our battalion Trunk-or-Treat, with over 30 vehicles
participating. This was a great event, and our Bounty Hunters
represented with some really great trunks, along with plenty of candy
for the kids. Everyone that came out to support this great event were
glad that they did.
It is important for us to be well prepared for any future operations
that may arise by getting trained up the best we can. The coming
month will prove to be busy as we prepare for our upcoming field
exercise. We will continue to drive on and would like for everyone to remain SAFE as we continue to
train-up for our future deployment.
“BOUNTY HUNTERS!”
1LT Ables’ trunk was a spooky hit!
SPC Marvin Rozier standing proud during his reenlistment.
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A CO Panthers
Commander: CPT Ian Benson
First Sergeant: 1SG Julius Decipulo
Family and Friends of the Panthers,
October has been another busy month for the Panthers. Weapons qualifications and the APFT got
the month started with a bang. Alpha Company Soldiers assisted the Brigade in conducting the Small
Arms Range operations and also performed well on the range when qualifying. The Company has
continued to push hard in Reset activities as we continue to reset our vehicles, CBRN, and
communications equipment. Despite our high operations tempo, Panther crew chiefs and pilots
continue to provide exemplary maintenance and mission support.
We would like to congratulate SGT Cawley on his graduation from the Hazardous Materials Course
and the Environmental Compliance Course. SPC West also deserves huge congratulations for
graduating the Warrior Leader Course. Alpha Company continues to be strengthened from within by
the educational accomplishments of our Soldiers.
Our pilots continue to train in preparation for our upcoming deployment, attending
Dunker/HEEDS re-qualification at Ft Rucker, AL. The Helicopter Over Water Survival Training
(HOST) facility at Ft Rucker will be training Alpha Company aviators on how to egress a helicopter
while underwater, upside down and in total darkness. This training is essential for safety in over water
helicopter operations. We also continue to prepare for
upcoming gunnery operations with weapon systems and
gunnery classes. Congratulate to CW2 Josh Kepple and
CW2 Josh Grogan for their stellar performance during their
Pilot-in-Command stateside evaluation.
This month provided Alpha Company with great
opportunities to support our adopted school, Trimmier
Elementary. CW2 Hall, SGT Cawley and SPC Schiavo
served as judges for the school’s Step Team tryouts. CW2
Ruark, CW2 Tippie and SSG Jennings also volunteered
their time assisting with Picture Day and an unscheduled fire drill. We look forward to many more
upcoming service opportunities at Trimmier Elementary School.
In the spirit of football season, Alpha Company enjoyed challenging Bravo Company and HHC to
a few rigorous games of ultimate football. To up the challenge, the crew chiefs faced off against our
own pilots. The crew chiefs pulled off an incredible victory with a last second interception by SGT
Thompson.
Our end of the month activities included the Hail and Farewell as well as the Battalion Trunk-or-
Treat Halloween Celebration. Also, great job goes out to SPC Yetter and CW2 Hughes for
representing Alpha company in the Soldier of the Month and Warrant Officer of the Quarter Boards.
“PANTHERS!”
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B Co Diamondbacks Commander: CPT Michael Pearce
First Sergeant: 1SG Bobby Lucas
Diamondbacks Families and Friends,
The Team completed numerous training flights, focusing primarily on completing our annual
requirements and keeping our aircrews current. We will soon be flying and maintaining more aircraft
as more of them return from reset, and our crews, along with our crew chiefs, are eager to be back in
the saddle doing what they love. We continue our mission supporting training flights even while
completing other vital tasks in preparation for deployment. The team continues inducting items into
and then receiving them back from reset with vehicles, NBC gear, aircraft, and numerous other types of
equipment. The Change of Command inventories, Maintenance walkthrough with the Deputy
Commander of the 1st Cavalry Division, and the Container yard inspections have kept us on our toes,
but as always, the Soldiers of Bravo Company are ready for any challenge. The Company also
completed several ranges this month, where our Soldiers posted impressive scores with the M9 Pistol,
M4 Carbine, M16 rifle and the M249 SAW.
As always, the Soldiers of Bravo Company continue to advance themselves and develop their skills
in Soldiering. CW2 Jason Sillasen is headed to Fort Rucker to become qualified as an Instructor Pilot,
CW2 Dave Elder returns to Fort Rucker to complete his Maintenance Test Pilot course, and SPC
Brandon Endres will complete the Armorer course this month.
The Diamondback Family gives a sad farewell to 1SG Jarrard Banks this month. After two long
and challenging years, he will be moving from Bravo over to HHC to do great things for the Operations
shop. Bravo Company’s loss will most certainly be their gain, and while he isn’t moving far, he will be
missed. Our new 1SG is Bobby Lucas who comes to us from 615th ASB, just down the road. He
served there as 1SG of B CO and PC NCOIC. His wealth of experience is sure to be a tremendous
asset to the Company.
“DIAMONDBACKS!”
A number of our pilots just returned
to Fort Rucker in order to recertify on
the “Dunker” course. These crazy
souls knowingly strap themselves
into an aircraft, which they know will
be flipped upside down and dropped
into water while blindfolded!
4-227TH ATTACK RECONNAISSANCE BATTALION
Greetings Snake Eyes Family!
October is already gone! And while it’s no surprise, given the rapid pace of daily operations we’ve
had, we’re still sad to see the end of one of Texas’ mildest months.
Over the course of the month, we sent several pilots to Fort Rucker, Alabama for Helicopter Over-
Water Survival Training/Dunker, and continue to cycle the rest through. We continued the on-going
process of bringing our veteran aviators back up to currency, and progressing our newest. We
participated in, and manned, the Battalion Small Arms Ranges, conducted a PT test, and passed our
Arms Room inspection with an “Excellent” rating. On that last note, congratulations to SPC Larson,
whose meticulous preparation has earned an unheard-of “Excellent” rating on the last two formal Arms
Room inspections, and to CPL Reed for his flawless execution of the inspection in SPC Larson’s
absence. The Snake Eyes also performed flawlessly in the monthly Battalion Run, inducted one
aircraft into reset, and received another out of reset.
Additionally this month, we participated in the Combined
Federal Campaign- donation reception is ongoing (see SGT
Coleman), began ticket sales for the 2012 Guns Holiday Formal,
which is set for 1800-2200 December 13, 2012 (see 1LT
Fernandez), and helped host the BN Trunk-or-Treat, which was
a smashing success. One
thing we did not do; we
didn’t hold our latest FRG
meeting, and we still owe
you all a new date for that.
The Guns Hail and
Farewell took place this month as well, and we had our share of
each, whether or not the individuals were actually able to attend
the event.
We welcomed CW2 Sprankles and his wife, Katie. Fresh
from Germany, Mr. Sprankles will be an invaluable addition to
our ranks.
We farewelled CPT Carmody, who has journeyed all the way down the hall to the S-3 shop, and
1SG Anthony, who after what can only be described as an interminably long time, has taken his much-
deserved retirement (we love you, Top). Both are already sorely missed, and their selfless
contributions to our company were critical in developing and maintaining the operational unit that we
are today.
“SNAKE EYES!”
C CO Snake Eyes
Commander: CPT Mark Warfield
First Sergeant: 1SG Joseph Mungin
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1SG Mungin enjoying the Trunk-or-Treat.
CPT Warfield gathering goodies with his Family.
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D Co Unforgiven
UNFORGIVEN Family and Friends,
A happy and productive October is behind us and the
holiday season is in full swing! The Unforgiven team, being the
largest in the Battalion, has continued to take on mission after
mission to ensure the success not only of our own unit but of
those around us. I want to give a big thank you to our Soldiers
who are diligently executing these wide-spread responsibilities
as well as the Family members supporting them! I additionally
want to give my
heartfelt thanks to all
those who participated in the Battalion’s Trunk-or-Treat, and
our own Haunted House at the Halloween event. These team
building experiences not only provided a safe environment for
the unit’s children to have some Halloween fun, but also
strengthened the link between our Soldiers and their Families
by allowing Family
members to check out
our aviation
maintenance facility
on Fort Hood.
With such a large formation, Delta Company is often gifted
with the opportunity to promote and award several Soldiers
each month. October was no exception, and it proved to be a
great opportunity to recognize some outstanding performers for
their hard work! Congratulations are due to newly promoted
Private First Class John Kernes of Shops Platoon, and Private First Class Juventino Portillo of
Maintenance Platoon. Their increased rank is representative of their dedication to exceeding the
standards of their profession.
It’s always tough to see those teammates who are PCSing
or ETSing move on, but it’s also a great opportunity to reward
them for all they’ve given us. SPC Andrew Pierson, SPC Mark
Phillippi, and SPC Frank Burkett of Maintenance were each
awarded the Army Achievement Medal for ETS. We wish
each of them luck as they move back into civilian life.
Additionally, we said goodbye to SGT Francis Leach of Shops
who was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for PCS.
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Commander: CPT James Carroll
First Sergeant: 1SG Duane Dohrmann
Family and friends were able to enjoy the view from inside the
Apache.
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D Co Unforgiven
Since there are so many personnel on their way in or out of
the unit during this transitional period, I’d like to again highlight
some upcoming training events that will affect some of our
Soldiers’ working schedules: December 13th will mark the first
Battalion Ball since our unit’s redeployment from Afghanistan.
Tickets are on sale now, and all are encouraged to attend with
their spouse or significant other. Shortly after that, many of our
Soldiers will have the opportunity to take some leave over the
Christmas Holiday. Finally, the Battalion will go to the field for a
few weeks in January in
support of an Aerial Gunnery
intended to qualify our aircrews on their weapons systems. This
will be a tremendous effort from Delta Company, from running
the FARP pads to maintaining Apaches outside of the sterile
hangar environment, and will involve the entire Company at one
point or another. Our Soldiers will be learning and validating
military skills that we haven’t exercised in a while. This will be a
great opportunity to get
back to some of the basics
of Soldiering.
Finally, I’d like to remind everybody that the upcoming
holiday season can be very joyous for many reasons, but also
marks a time of increased stress and Family turbulence for
many. Our unit and Army have tremendous resources for
helping Soldiers and Families who need support, be it
counseling, financial, or
simply someone to talk to.
There is absolutely no negative connotation associated with
making use of these critical resources. If you or someone you
know needs to reach out, please don’t hesitate to make contact
with either our chain of command, our unit Chaplain, or another
organization such as Military One Source.
Thank you all for your continued support and participation.
Please remember that our Family Readiness Group is there for all
of us, and it works because all of us participate. Have a great
Thanksgiving!
“UNFORGIVEN!”
Children enjoyed themselves as they went vehicle to vehicle
Trunk-or-Treating.
Inside the Delta Company Spook House.
Mrs. McCoubrey inviting the next victims into the Spook
House.
SSG Bedsole, SGT Burcham, and PV2 Butler in the shops section office.
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E CO Equalizers
Happy Holidays from the Equalizers!
This month has been extremely busy as we move
into the holiday season. Our Soldiers are doing
amazing things each day, working hard, and staying
motivated. We are excited to welcome 1SG Jose
Ventura to our team. 1SG and his Family join us
from Fort Drum, New York. He is a wheeled vehicle
mechanic by trade, and has held several positions in
Korea and
Germany. I
am sure he
will provide
sound
leadership and guidance, and play an integral role as my battle
buddy and the other half of the Equalizer command team.
This month SPC Hopkins and SGT Sandiego successfully
graduated from the Warrior Leaders Course. We were also
proud to promote PFC Kaczan and reenlist SPC Nikic. The
Battalion Trunk-or-Treat event went off without a hitch. We
appreciate all of the
Equalizer Families
who came out to
show their support.
I, 1SG Ventura, SFC
Sparks, SPC Fleming, SPC Kepner, and PFC Garretson all
decorated our cars and brought candy. Several Families
came to trunk-or-treat and tour the haunted hangar. SPC
Fleming scared all of the children with his ghastly decorated
1959 Cadillac hearse. He took home the award for “Most
Creative.”
We are excited to receive a new addition to the Equalizer
Family. On October 15th PFC Ramirez and his wife Maria
welcomed the birth of their first child Valerie. This little bundle of joy weighed in at 7lbs. Mom and
child are doing well, congrats!
We encourage all spouses to participate in the FRG. Mrs. Villafane held an informal coffee
gathering for spouses at the Clear Creek McDonalds recently, and everyone that attended had a great
time.
As we welcome in a new command team, we sadly bid farewell to 1SG Kennedy as he moves on to
Korea. 1SG Kennedy has been a part of the Equalizer Family since 2009. He has had a major impact
on countless Soldier, Officers, and NCOs. He will truly be missed, and we wish him the best of luck in
his future endeavors.
“LEAD THE WAY!”
“EQUALIZERS!”
Commander: CPT Omar Villafane
First Sergeant: 1SG Jose Ventura
LTC Perry, SPC Nickic, and CSM Hurst after her reenlistment ceremony.
1SG Ventura’s change of responsibility ceremony.
SPC Fleming and his 1959 Cadillac Hearse.
4-227TH ATTACK RECONNAISSANCE BATTALION V OLUME 1 , ISSUE 4
Guns Attack Family,
Do you have questions on what to do if you or someone you know is sexually assaulted? If you
have been sexually assaulted, think you have been sexually assaulted or know someone who has been
sexually assaulted:
1. Go to a safe location away from the attacker.
2. Contact your local Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), Victim Advocate (VA),
healthcare provider, or SHARP Representative. You may also contact your chain of command or law
enforcement (military or civilian). However, just remember, if you do inform your chain of command
or law enforcement, an investigation will occur and you will not have the option of making a Restricted
Report.
3. Seek medical care as soon as possible. Even if you do not have any visible physical injuries, you
may be at risk of becoming pregnant or acquiring a sexually transmitted disease. Ask the healthcare
provider to conduct a sexual assault forensic examination (SAFE) to preserve forensic
evidence. If you suspect you had been drugged, request that a urine sample be collected.
4. Preserve all evidence of the assault. Do not bathe, wash your hands, eat or drink or brush your
teeth. Do not clean or straighten up the crime scene.
5. Write down, tape or record by any other means all the details you can recall about the assault and
your assailant.
And remember, the Guns Team is always here to help in any situation. So continue to watch out
for each other in order to ensure our unit continues to remain the best in the Army.
Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention
BN SHARP: SSG(P) LaCresha Riddle
BN SHARP ALT: SSG Joseph Smith
TITLE Rank First Last Office Cell Email 4-227
BN SHARP PRI SFC LaCresha Riddle (440)969-5017 [email protected]
BN SHARP ALT SSG Joseph Smith (319)651-9405 [email protected]
HHC SHARP PRI SSG Yavel Pereiradiez (254)295-7364 [email protected]
HHC SHARP ALT CPT Whitney Winchester (407)538-4311 [email protected]
A Co SHARP PRI CW2 Kevin Ruark (502)994-4125 [email protected]
A Co SHARP ALT SFC Bienvenido Lopeztorres (254)768-7712 [email protected]
B Co SHARP PRI CW2 James Altaffer [email protected]
B Co SHARP ALT CW2 Whitney Grovenstein (928)830-5954 [email protected]
C Co SHARP PRI CW2 Gregory Kilpatrick (269)599-5541 [email protected]
C Co SHARP ALT SSG Derek Nelson (254)423-2552 [email protected]
D Co SHARP PRI SSG Sean Harris (254)702-1509 [email protected]
D Co SHARP ALT SSG Robert Siling (254)383-9204 [email protected]
E Co SHARP PRI SSG LaCresha McDonald (863)669-9537 [email protected]
E Co SHARP ALT SSG Brent Willoughby (254) 462-5791 [email protected]
FAMILY AFFAIRS!
When we think about our Chaplains, most of the time, we like to put them in boxes. These
stereotypical boxes in which most service members place our Chaplains is spiritual in nature, and we
label them as “Religious Gurus”. In these boxes, we put them in, we expect them to be someone who
performs marriage ceremonies, preaches on Sundays, conducts Bible studies,
counsels Soldiers, and conducts funerals. However, Chaplains are much more
than that, they are your friends. The Bible says in Proverb 18:24 “A man of
many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than
a brother.” A brother is one who can look out for you not only in the spiritual
level but in all levels of your life. A true brother, or Soldier, is one who seeks
out self improvements, and will look for means and ways to assist or support
others to do the same.
I must confess, I love the 4-227th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion with all
my heart. I love the unit because each and every member is like Family to me.
And because our unit is a Family, I enjoy assisting and supporting my fellow
Guns Attack Team any way I can. Also, I want everyone to know that your
Unit Ministry Team is ready at anytime for any issues our Soldiers may have,
from spiritual to educational needs, to include proctoring exams. A true servant will always go beyond
his scope of duty to help anyone. No wonder the Lord said it is “more blessed to give than to receive.”
Giving out or serving others is the best examples of leadership. I pray that we all give our best in
everything we do in order to make our unit and country a better place.
“GOD AND COUNTRY!”
Chaplains Corner
Chaplain: CPT Emmanuel Woods
Chaplains Assistant: SGT Desiree Garrity; PVT Dezmon Worth
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CH Woods proctoring an exam for
one of the Guns Attack Team.
FRG Corner
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Guns Family and Friends:
The Trunk-or-Treat and Haunted Hangar were a huge success.
There were lots of spooky little ghouls and goblins making their
way around to each trunk in order to get their fill of goodies. There
was also plenty of spooktacular fun inside the Guns Attack Hangar
as Family and friends made their way through the frightening
haunted house, and enjoyed other fun filled games, trying to win
lots of treats.
Speaking of winning, the Trunk-or-Treat ended with the
presentation of “The Most Creative” and “The Spookiest” trunks.
Congratulations goes out to SPC Carlos Fleming for winning “The
Most Creative” and 1LT Daniel Ables for winning “The
Spookiest”, great job, and thanks to all our Trunk-or-Treat
volunteers who made this event so memorable.
Also, be on the look out for the 4-227th ARB Holiday Formal
which will be held on 13 DEC from 1800-2200 in the Club Hood
Ball Room. This will be a great event for all, and we look forward
to seeing everyone there.
Some other events to be on the lookout for in the coming month:
BN Steering Committee Meetings are held on the second
Tuesday of each month.
Nature in Lights at BLORA starts on 17 NOV 2012 and goes through 6 JAN 2013, times are 1730-
2300.
Child passenger safety seat inspections at Sprocket Auto Crafts is on 30 NOV 2012.
We would like to take this time to introduce our new 4-227th ARB Family Readiness Support
Assistant, Mr. Charles Lyons. We look forward to his guidance and insight in order to enhance our
FRG. As always, continue to stay engaged with your company FRG Leaders on upcoming events and
useful resources within the Battalion and local area. And if you have any questions, comments or
concerns do not hesitate to contact your company FRG Leader or our Battalion Senior Advisor Mrs.
Julia Perry at [email protected].
TITLE First Last Spouse Home Cell Email
4-227
BN SENIOR ADVISOR Julia Perry LTC Henry 254-319-2448 [email protected]
HHC Crystal Florez CPT David 254-289-0728 [email protected]
A COMPANY Ashton West SPC Benjamin 817-791-0872 [email protected]
B COMPANY April Pearce CPT Michael 850-445-6915 [email protected]
C COMPANY Helen Warfield CPT Mark 717-799-3900 [email protected]
D COMPANY Niki McCoubrey SSG Michael 254-449-5800 [email protected]
E COMPANY Deserae Villafane CPT Omar 757-880-0187 [email protected]
4-227TH ATTACK RECONNAISSANCE BATTALION
Congratulations SPC Fleming on winning the Most
Creative trunk.
Congratulations LT Ables on winning the Spookiest trunk.
Not sure who to contact?
Family Readiness Support Assistant
For 1st Air Cavalry BDE can help:
HELPFUL INFORMATION
Army OneSource
www.myarmyonesource.com
Army Family Team Building
Volunteer Opportunities
Army Life Information
Please call 1-800-342-9647
HELPFUL PHONE NUMBERS
ACS: 254-287-4227
Housing: 254-287-7807
Nurse Advice Line: 254-553-3695
Relocation Readiness: 254-287-4471
TRICARE: 800-444-5445
Darnell Appt Line: 254-288-8888
III Corps Hotline: 254-287-2580
Fort Hood Operator: 254-287-1110
Family Assistance Center: 254-286-5768
Family Advocacy Program: 254-618-7582
New Parent Support Program: 254-287-2286
Military Police (24 hrs): 254-287-2176
School Liaison Office: 254-553-3340
Child & Youth Services: 254-287-8029
Fort Hood Abuse Hotline: 254-287-2273
Employment Readiness Branch: 254-288-2089
EFMP: 254-287-1673
Important Phone Numbers & Contacts
Brigade Staff Duty: 254-618-8559
Battalion Staff Duty: 254-553-7839
Post Information: 254-287-1110
Brigade Military Family Life Consultant:
Eddie Rayford
Contact Info: 254-317-3517
BDE FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT
ASSISTANT
Melany Loftin
Office: 224-553-7487
Cell: 254-630-6673
Bldg 87016 Section D
West Fort Hood, TX 76544
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FRG Corner
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RANK LAST NAME FIRST NAME BIRTHDAY SSG MCDONALD LACRESHA 2-Nov
SPC COCHRAN GLENN 4-Nov
SGT MILLER SHYTERIA 4-Nov
SGT COLEMAN DONALD 6-Nov
SPC BRELAND CHRISTOPHER 8-Nov
SGT MARATITA CHRISTOPHER 9-Nov
SGT HENRY POLEAT 10-Nov
SGT KEEN MATTHEW 11-Nov
PFC JENKINS KRISTOPHER 12-Nov
SPC ROZIER MARVIN 13-Nov
SGT HUNT AUSTIN 13-Nov
SPC OUYANG RIDONG 15-Nov
CW2 ALTAFFER JAMES 15-Nov
SSG NELSON DEREK 16-Nov
SPC LU CHRISTOPHER 17-Nov
CPT CARMODY HARRISON 17-Nov
SSG MILLER CRAIG 17-Nov
PFC LOPEZMARTINEZ LISANDRO 18-Nov
SGT GOODLOE ANDRE 18-Nov
SFC RIVERA VICTOR 20-Nov
SFC CARNEY LEE 21-Nov
PFC RODRIGUEZ BRYAN 22-Nov
1LT WRIGHT TANESHINA 24-Nov
SPC HARPER MICHAEL 24-Nov
CW2 HARRIS JOSHUA 26-Nov
SPC NEWCOMB JUSTIN 26-Nov
SSG PEREIRADIEZ YAVEL 28-Nov
SPC MERLINO TIMOTHY 29-Nov
P AGE 16 4 -227TH ATTACK RECONNAISSANCE BATTALION
Octo
be
r 2
8
Su
nd
ay
Mo
nd
ay
Tu
esd
ay
We
dn
esd
ay
Th
urs
da
yF
rid
ay
Sa
turd
ay
29
30
31
No
ve
mb
er
12
3
45
67
89
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
De
ce
mb
er
1
No
ve
mb
er
12
Co
mm
un
ity S
erv
ice
s –
Blu
e
FR
G In
form
atio
n –
Ye
llow
Arm
y E
xe
rcis
es –
Re
d
Mis
ce
llan
eo
us –
Ora
ng
e
Arm
y h
ap
pe
nin
gs -
Gre
en
Lo
ne
Sta
r R
ally, G
alv
es
ton
, T
XC
hri
stm
as
Ma
gic
, W
ich
ita
Fa
lls,
TX
Su
ga
r P
lum
Ma
rke
t, S
taff
ord
, T
X
HP
A H
ap
py
Ho
lly
da
ys
Ba
za
ar,
Un
ive
rsit
y P
ark
, T
X
Fa
ll F
es
tiv
al,
Ho
us
ton
, T
X
20
12
Ho
lid
ay
Ma
rke
tpla
ce,
He
lote
s, T
X
Fin
e A
rts
Ma
rke
t, W
inn
sb
oro
, T
X
Ma
rke
t D
ay
s, R
ou
nd
Ro
ck
, T
X
Ho
lid
ay
Cra
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aza
ar,
Du
nc
an
ville
, T
X
Tra
inin
g H
olid
ay
1
2
Tra
inin
g H
olid
ay
9
Gu
n &
Kn
ife
Sh
ow
, B
allin
ge
r, T
X
Mis
tle
toe
& M
ag
ic, T
yle
r, T
X
Nu
tcra
ck
er
Ma
rke
t, H
ou
sto
n, T
X
Ve
lve
t S
toc
kin
g A
rt &
Cra
ft
Sh
ow
, W
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ste
r, T
X
No
ve
mb
er
Sh
ow
, C
orp
us
Ch
ris
ti,
TX
Ba
za
ar
& M
ark
et
pla
ce
, C
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a T
X
Ro
ya
lty
Pe
ca
n H
arv
es
t F
es
tiv
al,
Ca
ldw
ell
, T
X
Cit
y-w
ide
Ga
rag
e s
ale
, B
elt
on
TX
Ho
lid
ay
Ma
rke
t D
ay
,
Ge
org
eto
wn
, T
X
No
ve
mb
erf
es
t c
ar
& b
ike
sh
ow
,
Alv
in, T
X
A C
hri
stm
as
Aff
air
, A
us
tin
, T
XT
as
te o
f N
ort
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as
t, H
urs
t, T
X
Ho
lid
ay
in
th
e P
ine
s,
Na
co
gd
oc
he
s, T
X
No
ve
mb
er
Sh
ow
, A
rlin
gto
n, T
X
Dic
ke
ns
on
Cy
pre
ss
Cre
ek
,
Sp
rin
g, T
X
Se
as
ide
Tre
as
ure
Fe
sti
va
l,
Ga
lve
sto
n, T
X
De
ck
th
e H
alls, M
ou
nt
Ple
as
an
t,
TX
Ho
lid
ay
Ma
rke
t d
ay
s, N
ew
Bra
un
fels
, T
X
Re
al G
un
Sh
ow
, B
elt
on
, T
X
Ch
ris
tma
s S
ho
wc
as
e, S
an
An
ton
io, T
X
Ch
ris
tma
s in
Cro
ck
ett
, T
XH
olid
ay
Ha
ng
ar,
Wic
hit
a F
alls,
TX
Blu
e m
oo
n H
olid
ay
Ps
yc
hic
Fa
ir,
Da
lla
s, T
X
Ch
ris
tma
s M
err
y M
ark
etp
lac
e,
Gid
din
gs
, T
XN
ov
em
be
r S
ho
w,
Fre
de
ric
ks
bu
rg, T
X
Th
an
ks
giv
ing
We
ek
en
d,
Ke
rrv
ille
, T
X
Lig
hts
Sp
ec
tac
ula
r, J
oh
ns
on
Cit
y, T
X
Fe
sti
va
l o
f L
igh
ts, H
alle
tts
ville
,
TX
Ch
ris
tma
s in
Co
mfo
rt, T
X
Sa
nta
’s W
ork
sh
op
, H
ou
sto
n, T
X
Blu
e G
en
ie A
rt B
aza
ar,
Au
sti
n,
TX
Ma
in S
tre
et
Ma
rke
t, B
ea
um
on
t,
TX
Ho
lid
ay
Tra
de
da
ys
, H
um
ble
, T
X
Ch
ris
tma
s in
Fa
ir P
ark
, P
ari
s, T
XC
hri
stm
as
in
Str
oll M
ark
et,
Sa
lad
o, T
X
FH
OS
C L
un
ch
eo
n:
Alle
via
tin
g
Ho
lid
ay
Str
es
s
Ho
lid
ay
Ba
za
ar
KC
CC
(8-1
0 N
OV
)
Tra
inin
g H
olid
ay
2
2T
rain
ing
Ho
lida
y 2
3
Ve
tera
ns
Da
y P
ara
de
, K
ille
en
, T
X
20
12
Fo
od
fo
r F
am
ilie
s D
riv
e,
Kille
en
, T
XM
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d M
art
ial A
rts
Ev
en
t, K
CC
C,
Kille
en
, T
X
KIS
D T
ha
nk
sg
ivin
g H
olid
ay
Th
an
ks
giv
ing
Da
y
Co
mm
un
ity
Se
rvic
es
Co
un
cil
(CE
C, 0
93
0-1
03
0)
An
nu
al C
hri
stm
as
Pa
rad
e,
Sa
lad
o, T
X
CO
ME
X
CO
ME
X
FR
SC
Me
eti
ng
(1
13
0-1
30
0)
BN
Ha
ng
ar
2n
d F
loo
r
Na
ture
in
Lig
hts
, B
LO
RA
(1
6 N
OV
– 6
JA
N)
Na
ture
in
Lig
hts
, B
LO
RA
(1
6 N
OV
– 6
JA
N)
Na
ture
in
Lig
hts
BL
OR
A (
16
NO
V –
6 J
AN
)