Braxton Bragger Newsletter July 2015

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1 Braxton Bragger Newsletter July 2015 Board of Directors President Joy Thrash Executive Vice President Andrew McFowler Past President Sharon Lewis Secretary Hillary Luton Treasurer Adam Morris VP for Administration Joseph Adamczyk VP for Awards George Quigley VP for Corporate Memberships Rodney Anderson VP for DOD Civilian Affairs Charles Pimble VP for Family Support Activities VACANT VP for Individual Membership Roger Vickers VP for Guard & Reserve Affairs Wally Wallace VP for NCO & Enlisted Affairs Cris Nunez VP for Programs Maria Rizzotto VP for Resolutions & Legislative Affairs Bill Shiflett VP for Scholarships Rodney Anderson VP for Retiree & Veterans Affairs Willie Wright VP for Raffle Activities Robert McBride VP for Wounded Warrior Program Kelly O Neil MAL for Special Chapter Activities Mark Acker MAL for Community Outreach Edmund Scarborough VP for Wounded Warrior Programs Kelly O Neil Assistant Secretary/Liaison Gary Kirschenman Web Site: hbraxtonbraggc@nc.rr.com Chapter President s Message This time of year brings lots of celebrations, reflections and somber remembrances for Military Members and their supporters. In April, we celebrated the Month of the Military Child. This was a special time to honor the youngest among us who provide support and meaning to the sacrifices their parents endure. They show us courage and strength facing their own unique sacrifices and challenges. They show the pride and honor of being in a Military Family and we say a special thank you to these young people in our military communities! May brought a time of reflection and remembrances of lives that have been sacrificed for our Country. For many families Memorial Day brought fond memories, painful recollections, and a time to reflect on loved ones who are no longer here with friends and families. For the families who were remembering a fallen loved one you are forever in the nation s thoughts and prayers. For those who gave the ultimate sacrifice we will always remember, honor and Salute You! June brought in a time of celebration for the Army. This year the Army celebrated its 240 th birthday. Although the Army has faced many changes and challenges it remains the greatest Army in the World because of the men and women who serve every day. They continue to prove our Army is the Best with history and world changing successes. To the Army.Happy Birthday! To our Veterans and those who continue to serve a heartfelt Thank You! AUSA Braxton Bragg Chapter wishes you a wonderful summer with family and friends! 1

Army 240th Birthday Calibration On June 14, 2015 our Army celebrated 240 years of service in protecting and defending our way of life. AUSA is proud to support our Army and those who serve.

2 Army 240th Birthday Calibration On June 14, 2015 our Army celebrated 240 years of service in protecting and defending our way of life. AUSA is proud to support our Army and those who serve. We enjoy many freedoms as a nation, yet freedom is not free. Our freedoms are recorded in laws but secured by the brave and courageous men and women who serve in Army uniform. We are so proud of our Army and celebrate this 240 th Birthday. Braxton Bragg AUSA hosted three special events on June 11 th in recognition of the Army s birthday. There were cake celebrations at both commissaries as well as a cake ceremony at the Airborne Special Operations Museum as part of the annual scholarship awards ceremony. Thanks to the commissary for their partnership and cake donation, and to all who attended to show our love and respect for our Army. MG (Ret) Rodney O. Anderson VP for Corporate Membership We Need You! The Braxton Bragg Chapter of AUSA provides the local voice for the Army and support for the Soldier in maintaining the readiness of the Army at Fort Bragg and throughout the state of North Carolina. We are engaged and involved, you can be too, Join AUSA Today! We assist Soldiers and families from arrival through departure. We affirm the invaluable role of Army families in keeping our Army Strong. We avow the awesome role of DA civilians perform in sustaining our force. We applaud our Veterans for their service in their generation and their continued support. We aid our wounded, ill and injured warriors to recover and overcome their challenges. We advance and promote military education. We award scholarships annually to those seeking higher education. We assert the importance of readiness as the bottom line mission of our Army. We cannot do it alone we need your membership and support to better support our Army at Fort Bragg and across the state of North Carolina. MG (Ret) Rodney O. Anderson VP for Corporate Membership ARMY Strong! AUSA Strong! FAMILY Strong! 2

BOSS Fit To Fight EXPO Event Board members from the Braxton Bragg Chapter of the Association of the United States Army attended the Fort Bragg Better Opportunities for Single

The event focused on the Life Skills of the Single Soldiers on Fort Bragg and improving their resiliency.

3 BOSS Fit To Fight EXPO Event Board members from the Braxton Bragg Chapter of the Association of the United States Army attended the Fort Bragg Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Fit to Fight Exposition held at the Fort Bragg Conference and Catering Center on March 27, The event focused on the Life Skills of the Single Soldiers on Fort Bragg and improving their resiliency. The Braxton Bragg Chapter communicated the mission of the Association to the hundreds of participants and distributed AUSA gift bags containing promotional and educational items. Presentation of Award to CSM Jesse Andrews CSM(Ret) Andrew McFowler, Executive Vice President of the Braxton Bragg Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) presented CSM Jessie Andrews, the former Task Force Bragg CSM, with an award of appreciation for his continued support of the AUSA. The Award was presented on behalf of AUSA during a farewell luncheon hosted by XVIII Airborne Corps held on March 11, 2015 at Sports USA, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. 3

Presentation of Award to Mr. Charles Pimble Ms. Joy Thrash, President of the Braxton Bragg Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) presented Mr.

years! The chapter also recognized Mr. Pimble for his continued contributions and support of the AUSA.

AUSA Department of the Army Civilian of the Year 2015 Charles E.

4 Presentation of Award to Mr. Charles Pimble Ms. Joy Thrash, President of the Braxton Bragg Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) presented Mr. Charles Pimble, USASOC Secretary General Staff and the Braxton Bragg Chapter s Vice President for DOD Civilian Affairs with an award for his retirement from the military and SOF Community after 44 years! The chapter also recognized Mr. Pimble for his continued contributions and support of the AUSA. The Award was presented on behalf of AUSA during a retirement dinner hosted by USASOC held on March 25, 2015 at the Fort Bragg Conference and Catering Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. AUSA Department of the Army Civilian of the Year 2015 Charles E. Pimble VP for DOD Civilian Affairs presented the Braxton Bragg Chapter of the Association of the United States Army Department of the Army Civilian of the Year 2015 plaque to Mr. George "Phil" P. Maughan, Executive Assistant/Secretary General Staff of the United States Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne). Mr. Maughan represented the Braxton Bragg Chapter in the Association of the United States Army regional competition. Fort Bragg Run to Honor In honor of National Military Appreciation Month (May), Fort Bragg hosted the Run to Honor event at Hedrick s Stadium, May 16, The purpose of the event was to thank and honor military members for their service. The memorial featured boots with postcards bearing the name of a fallen service member and miniature sized American flags inside to honor service members who lost their lives in combat. Hundreds of families and friends of fallen soldiers witnessed and participated in the ceremony and 5K walk/run. Vendors and organizations that provide resources to assist military personnel and their families participated. The Braxton Bragg chapter communicated the mission of AUSA, and distributed promotional and educational items. 4

Retiree Spotlight Mr. Charles E. Pimble, a native South Carolinian, currently works as the Secretary to the General Staff, United States Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg.

5 Retiree Spotlight Mr. Charles E. Pimble, a native South Carolinian, currently works as the Secretary to the General Staff, United States Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg. He was commissioned in May 1969 and entered active duty in November at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. After attending the Field Artillery Officers Basic Course, he studied Turkish at the Defense Language Institute, Presidio of Monterey, California. His follow on assignment to Turkey ( ) introduced him to the Special Ammunition arena where he commanded the site for one year prior to rotating to Italy. An assignment with the 559th United States Army Artillery Group ( ) resulted in duties as Executive Officer of a SAS site, Race Relations Instructor, and Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the group. Mr. Pimble returned to Fort Sill for the Field Artillery Officers Advance course in the fall of Upon completion, he was assigned to Army Readiness 1, Fort Devens Massachusetts where he worked with the Reserve and National Guard Units throughout New England. January thru June 1980, he studied Italian and returned to the 559th Army Artillery Group, as the S-3. During the summer of 1983, Mr. Pimble arrived at Fort Bragg to complete the requirements for Foreign Area Officer course. Upon graduation from this course and the Psychological Operations course, he joined the Special Operations Forces community. After the United States Army Special Operations Command stood up in December 1989, Lieutenant Colonel Pimble departed in June of 1990 for his final assignment to the Joint United States Mission for Military Aid to Turkey (JUSMMAT) Ankara, Turkey. His military awards and decorations include the Army Achievement medal, Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit. Mr Pimble attended South Carolina State University in Orangeburg where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics. He received his Masters in Education from Boston University. He worked with theater at South Carolina State, the Vicenza (vi-chin-za) Playhouse in Italy, and the Fort Bragg Playhouse. Mr. Pimble is the author of a book of poems entitled First Take. He has appeared in a Discovery Channel Documentary. He has been an International Military Student Sponsor for the past 20 years. Mr. Pimble is North Carolina's third recipient of the prestigious Four Points of the Crown Award which was established by the Miss America Scholarship Pageant in He has judged numerous pageants at the local and state levels to include Maryland and Virginia. He is currently on the Accredited List of Chief Judges for the Miss North Carolina Scholarship Pageant. Mr Pimble is the Department of the Army 2013 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Roy Wilkins Renown Service Award recipient. In 2014 he received the United States Army Special Operations Command s inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award which is named in his honor for presentation to future recipients: The Charles E. Pimble SODAC (Special Operations Department of the Army Civilians) Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Pimble retired in July with credit for 45 years of combined service. 5

XVIII Airborne Corps Change of Command The Association of the United States Army Braxton Bragg Chapter board members attended the XVIII Airborne Corps Change of Command on the Main Post Parade Field

The Braxton Bragg Chapter appreciates the continued support and contributions of the outgoing Commander Lt. Gen.

Command (Expeditionary) (3rd ESC) Patch Ceremony on Wright Field, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, June 3, 2015.

6 XVIII Airborne Corps Change of Command The Association of the United States Army Braxton Bragg Chapter board members attended the XVIII Airborne Corps Change of Command on the Main Post Parade Field on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, May 5, Lt. Gen. Joseph Anderson relinquished command to Maj. Gen. Stephen Townsend during the ceremony. The Braxton Bragg Chapter appreciates the continued support and contributions of the outgoing Commander Lt. Gen. Anderson to the Association of the United States 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) The Association of the United States Army Braxton Bragg Chapter board members attended the 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) (3rd ESC) Patch Ceremony on Wright Field, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, June 3, The patch changing ceremony symbolized and officially recognized the 264 th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion and the 330 th Movement Control Battalion as subordinate Battalions under the 3rd ESC. Brigadier General Donnie Walker Jr., Commanding General of the 3rd ESC, and Command Sergeant Major Edward A. Bell, Command Sergeant Major of the 3rd ESC, both stood proud in welcoming the two units into its family. Fort Bragg Tour of Troops Concert Braxton Bragg chapter board members attended the Tour for the Troops concert on Fort Bragg, May 15, The concert was presented by the Air Force Reserve and featured country music artist Billy Currington. The concert was yet another event in honor of National Military Appreciation Month, with the purpose to honor service members who lost their lives in combat. Thousands flooded the Fort Bragg main post parade field for the free concert! The crowed enjoyed the live music and entertainment in celebration of our troops. 6

7 Corporate Membership 555th P.I.A. AAFMAA Wealth Management & Trust ACCU-FAB, Inc. Airborne & Special Operations Museum Allstate Glass AVI Tactical Systems, LLC Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Bass Air Conditioning Co. BGF Industries Biz Card Xpress Booz Allen Hamilton Bragg Mutual Federal Credit Union Bryan Honda Buckeye Fire Equipment Bullard Furniture, Inc. Business Resource Management, LLC Cagle Furniture Co. Campbell University Captain Jerry s Seafood Rest. Carolina Specialties of NC, Inc. Cashwell Appliance Parts City of Fayetteville Coldwell Banker Advantage Corvias Military Living Covan Worldwide Moving Inc. Cumberland County Business Network D3M, LLC Dr. H. Zack Smith, DDS, MS, PA Dr. Kenneth B. Lewis, DDS Eastern Turf Equipment, Inc. Eben Concepts Edwards Music Co. EJ White & Associates, Inc. Fastsigns Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Center Fayetteville State University Fayetteville Technical Community College FDR-Inc. First Citizens Bank & Trust First Command Financial Services Frank Dawkins Inc. (Realtor) Franklin County Economic Development Ft. Bragg Federal Credit Union Future Technologies Incorporated George T. Bond Company Gerbings Global Services Corp. Goldston s Beach, Inc. Hallmark Spa & Pools Hendrick Chrysler Jeep Hendrick Motorsports IEM Institute for Defense & Business K2 Solutions, Inc. Kalli Ziegler Properties Lafayette Ford Leith of Fayetteville, Inc. MBDI McLamb s Auto Salvage, Inc. Methodist University Middle Creek Creative School Military Business Park, Inc. Military Products Inc. Mission Ready Services Moorman, Kizer & Reitzel, Inc. NC Military Business Center New Breed Logistics Noregon Systems Nucor Steel Hertford Oak Grove Technologies, LLC Osprey Global Solutions Partnership For Children of Cumberland County, Inc. Peadens Seafood & Catering Inc. Penfed Credit Union Pinehurst Resort Powers Swain Chevrolet Precision Solutions Group, Inc. Pro Image Raytheon Company Ft Bragg Field Office Reed-Lallier Chevrolet, Inc. Rhudy s Inc. Richard R Barbaro DDS PA Rick Hendrick Toyota RML Communications Ruhl Tech Engineering Saab Barracuda, LLC SAS Institute Single Source Real Estate Services Strategic Solutions Unlimited, Inc. Swayne G. Hamlet a& Associates 7

8 Corporate Membership Continued Tar Heel Furniture Gallery Inc. The Fayetteville Observer The Hamlin Companies Tom J Keith & Associates Inc. Top Bragg Realty & Property Management Town of Spring Lake Ty s Custom Picture Framing USO of North Carolina Wake Forest University Walsingham Group West Point Society Of The Piedmont Worldwide Language Resources, Inc Scholarship Program 2015 The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) is a non-profit educational organization committed to advancing the educational aspirations of future generations. Each year the Braxton Bragg Chapter of AUSA conducts a Spring scholarship fundraising campaign to support students enrolled in higher education. This year Braxton Bragg AUSA awarded 20 $1,000 scholarships to qualified applicants pursuing undergraduate and graduate studies. These scholarships were made possible because of generous corporate, community and individual donations. The scholarship awards ceremony was conducted at the Airborne Special Operations Museum on June 11 th, with guest remarks by Major General Barrye L. Price, Deputy Chief of Staff, G1, Forces Command. Award recipients, their parents and several community leaders attended and were treated to a guided tour of the museum after the ceremony. We applaud sponsors, donors, parents and students for your respective roles in advancing higher education. Education makes individuals strong, members make AUSA strong, the Army strong and keeps our Nation Strong. Scholarship Recipients Leslie Bryant, Emily Burke, Matthew Calvelo, Randy Cherry, Rourke Donahue, Tyler Elrod, David Garcia, Jacob Gordner, A Marah Hawkins, Robert Heritage, Evan Lindsay, Michael Lindsay, Wayne Lindsay, Dillon Luedtke, Connor Morschauser, Joseph Musiol, Kevin O Connor, Victoria Turner, Andrew Wanovich and Cody Weyhrich. Corporate Membership MG (Ret) Rodney Anderson VP for Scholarships AUSA s Corporate Members are local businesses, large corporations, civic groups, veteran s organizations, societies and Local Community Groups. This program provides Corporate Members the opportunity to demonstrate to the community that they supports Soldiers and their families while strengthening their own business opportunities. Click Here for more information about Corporate Membership and then Click Here to go online and join. Individual Membership AUSA is YOUR Voice on Capital Hill. For over sixty-five years AUSA has been protecting you benefits through congressional testimony, Hill visits and grassroots advocacy. AUSA continually educates members of Congress on critical issues that directly affect YOU and your family. Your membership will guarantee that AUA remains strong so we can continue to pursue the philosophy of maintaining a strong national defense with special concern for the Army. Click Here for more information about Individual Membership and then Click Here to go online and join. 8

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Maple Hill Veteran s Cemetery Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony 30 May 2011 LTG Formica Remarks as Presented

Maple Hill Veteran s Cemetery Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony 30 May 2011 LTG Formica Remarks as Presented Good morning. You know, I wasn t really quite sure what to expect today at this event. But