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2012-13 NCNGA Executive Council

Pictured left to right: (Front Row) Bobby Lumsden - 30th HBCT; Scott Schnack - 30th HBCT; Ronnie Honeycutt - President; Bernie Williford - Vice President; Wes Morrison - JFHQ-NC (Second Row) Diana Stumpf - 130th MEB; Wendy Larsen - NC Air National Guard; Charlene Johnson - JFHQ-NC; Russell Thorington - 130th MEB (Third Row) Ron Hill - 139th Regiment (CA); Rick Fay - Judge Advocate (Fourth Row) Lonnie Brooks - Junior Council; Thomas Un-derwood - 449th TAB; Billy Hill - 113th SUS BDE; Stephen McCormick - 113th SUS BDE (Fifth Row) Leverne Jackman, Jr. - Junior Council; Stephen Davis - 449th TAB; John Sweat - Active Associate Class. Not pictured - Fisk Outwater - Immediate Past President; Tom Holcomb - 60th Troop Command; Dale Baker, Jr. - 60th Troop Command; Todd Helms - 139th Regiment (CA); Scott Harrell - NC Air National Guard; and Al Rose - Active Associate Class.

— AUG/SEP 2012 Tarheel Guardsmanwww.ncnga.org

Hire a VeteranOn the streets of Tuz he walked point, leading men in a dangerous and unpredictable Iraqi combat zone. Along a main supply route snak-ing through the rugged terrain of Afghanistan, she managed a supply convoy. When floods blocked roads in Eastern North Carolina, citi-zen soldiers and airmen ensured helicopters

and high-water vehicles delivered food and medical supplies to isolated storm victims. Sadly, people like these often find the leadership and intelligence that make them successful while in harm’s way don’t always guarantee them a productive place in our country’s workforce. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics put the overall national unem-ployment rate among post-9/11 veterans at an average of 12.1 percent for 2011. More appalling - and shameful - among vets age 18 to 24, it was an astounding 29.1 percent! A survey conducted by the North Carolina National Guard earlier this year found the rate among its Soldiers and Airmen to be 16.5 per-cent, not counting full-time students. That rate far exceeds the state’s overall rate of 9.4 and the national average of 8.2. I want to encourage employers with openings to think strongly about hiring a veteran to become a part of their winning teams. What’s in it for you? Syracuse University’s Institute for Veter-ans and Military Families recently cited studies showing the military prepares people well for the 21st-Century workforce, particularly in technology fields. It noted vets bring experience in skilled trades and management, and a significant number have active security clearances. Further, many vets are willing to relocate to take a job. And they possess core values like loyalty, respect, integrity and a commitment to excel-lence. The men and women in the North Carolina National Guard, like all vets, bring an abundance of talent to the table, and they can put that tal-ent to work for you. We give them awesome leadership responsibilities, even at the lowest ranks. More than 19,100 have risen to the challenge since 9/11. Their experience on the front line can improve your bottom line. Hire a vet!Find resources for hiring vets at http://www.nc.ngb.army.mil/Careers/Pages/default.aspx.

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Adjutant General of NC

NC Adjutant General – MG Greg Luskhttp://www.facebook.com/NCAdjutantGeneralhttp://twitter.com/NCTAG

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NC Command Chief Warrant Officer Rick Comerhttp://www.facebook.com/pages/NC-Command-Chief-Warrant-Officer/261726843901458http://www.twitter.com/NCCWO

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www.ncnga.orgTarheel Guardsman AUG/SEP 2012 —

AUG/SEP 2012 Volume 46 Number 4

NCNGA:Scholarship Recipients 8,11Educational Foundation Winners 9Legacy Bridge Program 10In Memoriam 15

NC National Guard:MAFFS #7 5113th SUS BDE NCO Induction Ceremony 6Yama Sakura 61 Exercise 14,15

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TARHEEL GUARDSMANOfficial publication of the North Carolina National Guard Association

Contents:

Deadline for submitting articles to the Tarheel Guardsman:

OCT/NOV issue: 4 SEP 2012

Send articles/photos to Teri Foster, Editor at the NCNGA (7410 Chapel Hill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607-5047) or email ([email protected])

Officers Executive Council

President Ronnie Honeycutt

Vice PresidentBernie Williford

Past PresidentFisk Outwater

Secretary-TreasurerAdene Tyler

Judge AdvocateRick Fay

ChaplainK. Carl Singley

30th HBCTScott Schnack

Bobby Lumsden130th MEB

Diana StumpfRussell Thorington

60th Troop CommandTom HolcombDale Baker, Jr.

449th TABThomas Underwood

Stephen Davis113th Sustainment BDE

Billy HillStephen McCormick

JFHQ-NCCharlene Johnson

Wes Morrison139th Regiment (CA)

Ronald HillK. Todd Helms

Air GuardWendy LarsenScott Harrell

Associate ClassJohn Sweat, Jr.

Al RoseJunior CouncilLonnie Brooks

Leverne Jackman, Jr.Teri Foster, Editor

The Tarheel Guardsman, (ISSN 10618392) is published six times a year for the Army and Air National Guard of North Carolina, by the North Carolina National Guard Association, 7410 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607-5047. Periodicals postage paid at Raleigh, NC 27676-9651. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Tarheel Guardsman, 7410 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607-5047. The Tarheel Guardsman is the official publication of the North Carolina National Guard Association, a non-profit organization. The publica-tion’s mission is to promote the general welfare of the NCNGA, assist in increasing the readiness of the NC Army and Air National Guard of North Carolina and serve as a vehicle of expression for members of the National Guard. Members receive the publication free with their membership. The annual subscription rate for non-members of the Association is $15.00. Please include your old address and unit when requesting change of address. Deadline for submitted material to the Tarheel Guardsman is the 5th of the month, two months preceding the calendar date of issue. Manuscripts and photographs on subjects of general interest are invited. Unless oth-erwise indicated, material may be reprinted provided credit is given to the Tarheel Guardsman and the author where listed. Articles and photos will not be returned, unless requested. (USPS 533-640) Advertising is accepted. For details contact the Association headquar-ters. Advertising, including political ads, published in this publication does not represent the endorsement or approval of the North Carolina National Guard Association.

STAFFExecutive Director

Adene TylerInsurance Administrator

Teri FosterAssistant Insurance Administrator

Rhonda ArndtExecutive Assistant

Kathy FordNCNGA Educational Foundation

AdministratorPeggy Robinson

Look for a major announcement concerning the 2013 convention in the October/November issue of the Tarheel Guardsman. We are so ex-cited, we may have to leak the news on our website (www.ncnga.org) before the magazine comes out, so keep checking the web!


RALEIGH, NC – Contact means to reach out to someone or a term used by pilots when start-ing an aircraft engine. In the case of a recent mission by Airmen of the North Carolina Air National Guard (NCANG), it perhaps means both. Fourteen NCANG Airmen completed a 20-day mission, April 16 through May 6, flying many thousands of miles for the humanitarian civic assistance mission Pacific Angel which provided medical aid to Laos. “This is part of Pacific Command and Pa-cific Air Force Theater Engagement Plan,” said

Air Force Brig. Gen. Todd Kelly, NCNG as-sistant adjutant general for air. “They provide funding for about four civil-medical or civil-military operations per year with department of defense assets.” The ongoing mission brings United States Air Force, Navy, and Lao medical profession-als together at the Lao-Mongolian Friendship Hospital and District Hospital in Phonsavahn to provide general medicine, optometry and dental services. “It is an opportunity to forge military rela-tionships and build trust,” said Kelly. It is one thing to plan a mission covering more than 16,000 miles with multiple stop-overs carrying critical medical supplies and personnel over one ocean, two continents, 12 time zones and many mountains, but to do it successfully is another.

“It is a real-world mission with multiple stops including California, Hawaii, Guam, Philippines, Laos and Thailand and overfly-ing Cambodia and Vietnam,” said Air Force Col. Charles D. Davis, III, NCNG Joint Force Headquarters Air National Guard director of operations. Most of the C-130 Hercules Aircraft flight crew were traditional Citizen-Airmen with full time civilian jobs. “We showed we can do the mission and fly into unimproved areas with limited support,” said Davis. After about 8,000 miles, the aircraft approached

Phonsavan, a small city of about 37,000, located in rolling hills and for-ests in the center of northern Laos. “We were probably the first C-130 from the US in Laos in years,” said Davis. The crews and the medical personnel were welcomed upon arrival at the Lao airfield as local officials quickly offloaded the supplies. “We got a warm reception, very friendly and no problems,” said Davis. The operation is part of continuing US Pacific Command’s part-nering with other governments, non-governmental agencies and multilateral militaries in the region to provide training and assistance to their citizens. “It gives our Airmen a chance to operate in an area we normally do not and work jointly with other services,” said Kelly. Drop everything, plan and execute a complex humanitarian mission supporting multiple agencies with international repercussions over thou-sands of miles with Citizen-Airmen who live and work full-time civilian jobs in communities across North Carolina, yeah the NCANG does that.

NC Air Guard Airmen Fly Humanitarian Mission To LaosBy Army Staff Sgt. Robert Jordan, NCNGDonated Photos By NCANG


CHARLOTTE, NC – The North Carolina Air National Guard's 145th Airlift Wing, based here, sent two aircraft equipped with the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System to Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO, the morning of June 30, 2012 to support firefighting efforts throughout the Rocky Mountain area. MAFFS is a joint Department of Defense and US Forest Service program designed to provide addition-al aerial firefighting resources when commercial and private air tankers are no longer able to meet the needs of the forest service. The Charlotte-based aircraft joined C-130s from the Wyoming Air National Guard's 153rd Airlift Wing and the US Air Force Reserve's 302nd Airlift Wing based in Colorado, which have been operating from Colorado Springs since June 25. Additionally, C-130s from the California Air National Guard's 146th Airlift Wing were also joining the effort. MAFFS is a self-contained aerial firefighting system owned by the US Forest Service that can discharge 3,000 gallons of water or fire retardant in less than five seconds, covering an area one-quarter of a mile long by 100 feet wide. Once the load is discharged, it can be refilled in less than 12 minutes. Retardant is dis-charged along the leading edge of a fire while water can be dropped directly on the flames. On Sunday evening, July 1, 2012 at approximately 6:30 p.m. mountain time, MAFFS # 7, which be-longed to the NC Air National Guard, crashed near the town of Edgemont, SD while fighting the White Draw Fire. There were six crew members on board. We have lost four members of our Air National Guard family with two more individuals who are seriously injured. The cause of the crash is still under investi-gation. Our hearts and prayers go out to the family members and our brothers and sisters of the NC Air National Guard.

Lt. Col. Paul Mikeal156th Airlift Squadron

Mooresville, NC

Major Joe McCormick156th Airlift Squadron

Belmont, NC

Major Ryan Scott David156th Airlift Squadron

Boone, NC

Master Sgt Robert S. Cannon145th OPS SPT FLT

Charlotte, NC


CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait — The 113th Sus-tainment Brigade hosted a noncommissioned officers’ induction ceremony here June 7 for 63 new sergeants. The ceremony was attended by command sergeants major from across Camp Arifjan, and more than 200 guests watched as the Soldiers were welcomed into the ranks of the NCO corps. The guest speaker for the ceremony was Command Sgt. Maj. Charles M. Tobin of the 1st Theater Sustainment Command. Tobin, in his thirtieth year of Army service, moved from the podium to speak directly to the inductees about what it means to be an NCO. Tobin spoke of his son, currently a cadet at the US Military Academy at West Point, ask-ing advice for when he enters the Army. “I told my son that when you get to your first duty assignment, the Army will provide you with a NCO, and to listen to and learn from that sergeant,” Tobin said. 1st Sgt Carly Tanner of the 113th Special Troops Battalion had 23 Soldiers inducted into the NCO corps at the ceremony. “This moment is very symbolic for us, the senior NCOs, and for the new NCOs here,” Carly said. “Once a Soldier pins on the stripes of a sergeant, he or she is expected to lead, to train and mentor and

to take care of their Soldiers. It is a big responsibility and this ceremony explains the significance of their new rank and what is expected of them and all NCOs.” The ceremony was led by Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Scott of the 113th Special Troops Battalion, who said it was a very important mile-stone in the new sergeants’ careers.

“The tradition of the induction ceremony into the NCO corps is one way that we, as senior NCOs, can let a newly-promoted sergeant feel the magic that we felt when we were in their boots,” Scott said. “The cer-

emony allows us to instill in that Soldier the significance of being an NCO and also gives them their first experience of the pride and respect that goes along with being a member of the NCO corps.” The final event in the hour-long ceremony was the sponsorship of each new NCO. Each new sergeant was “sponsored,” or announced, by their unit’s first sergeant. After being sponsored, the new sergeant walked through a ceremonial NCO corps archway and crossed the line of authority, where they were met by battalion command ser-geants major and handed a signed copy of the NCO Creed, a copy of the Charge of the NCO signed by their first sergeant, and an informational NCO leadership compact disk. They then recited the NCO Creed in unison. Scott spoke directly to the new NCOs at the close of the ceremony, telling them to honor the corps every day, in and out of uniform, to continue to be the backbone of the Army, and to train and lead the next generation of American Sol-diers.

113th Sustainment Brigade Hosts NCO Induction CeremonyBy Maj. Matt DeVivo, 113th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs

Once all sergeants passed through the “Line of Authority” and were greeted into the non-commissioned officer Corps by their sergeant major and first sergeant, they returned to their seats and in unison recited the NCO Creed.

A new sergeant prepares to walk through a ceremonial NCO Corps archway and cross the “Line of Authority,” where he will be met by Battalion Command Sergeants Major.


The following is an investor alert issued by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and is provided by the NC Secretary of State Securities Division for informational purposes only.

1. What are the plan’s tax implications? Tax treatment of college savings plan contribu-tions, earnings, and withdrawals varies from one state to another. A number of states allow residents who participate in their own state’s plans to claim a partial or full state income tax deduction on contributions. In addition, many states provide residents with a state tax break on money taken out of 529 plans to pay qualified college expenses. Make sure you understand your state’s tax treatment of con-tributions to, and earnings distributions from, both in-state and out-of-state 529 plans.

2. What are the plan’s expenses? All College Savings Plans have associated costs, which can affect your investment return. Plans sold by financial professionals often cost more than plans purchased directly from the state. These extra costs generally stem from sales loads or other fees associated with share classes, an-nual distribution fees, including fees used to compensate the financial professional. You are entitled to a complete list of the costs associ-ated with the plans – be sure to ask for it.

3. How are you compensated for these plans? Ask whether the adviser or broker receives a commission from any of the plans he or she is recommending. You also should be sure to ask about the plans offered by your home state to ensure that the plan you ultimately select best suits your needs.

4. Does an out-of-state plan’s perfor-mance or costs outweigh tax benefits of a home state plan? No two plans are exact-ly alike, and in some cases, it might make sense to consider an out-of-state plan. For example, if your in-state plan offers a tax deduction, but is saddled with high fees and poor performance, an out-of-state plan with lower fees and stronger perfor-mance may be the better choice.

NASAA warns Investors to Do Their Homework Before Investing in 529 College Savings PlansBy Barbara Bennett, Investor Education Specialist, NC Secretary of State Securities Division

The North Carolina Secretary of State Securities Division highly recommends that before selecting any plan recommended by a financial professional, it is always wise to do your own research to double-check his or her advice. For more information about College Savings Plans, the Securities Division offers a downloadable booklet, “Where to Invset Your Col-lege Money,”at http://www.secretary.state.nc.us/sec/brochures.aspx#. Also NASAA, along with the College Savings Plan Network and the Investment Company Institute, offers a free brochure, “A Guide to Un-derstanding College Savings Plans,” available on the NASAA Web site at: http://www.nasaa.org/investor_education/3136.cfm.

PLAN TO ATTEND134th NGAUS GENERAL CONFERENCE

AND EXHIBITITIONSEPTEMBER 9-12, 2012

RENO SPARKS CONVENTION CENTER - RENO, NV2012 THEME

THE NATIONAL GUARD: HOMETOWN FORCE, GLOBAL REACH

The North Carolina Department of the American Legion

Thanks You for Your Service to Our State and Nation!

We invite you to visit any of our 334 Posts, statewide, visit our website

www.nclegion.org, email us at [email protected],

or call 919-832-7506.“For God and Country - Still Serving Proudly.”

All North Carolina National Guard Officers are invited to attend the 134th National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Reno, Nevada, 9-12 September. Please visit http://www.ngausconference.com/Home for more detailed conference information. For questions and/or to obtain a copy of the registration form, please contact CPT Brian Y. McIlvaine at 919-664-6068 or [email protected].

http://www.secretary.state.nc.us/sec/brochures.aspx#

http://www.nasaa.org/investor_education/3136.cfm


Memorial/Special Scholarships

Len Adams Memorial Scholarship - $1,000

Daniel C. Hill (North Wilkesboro) – NC State UniversitySon of Mr. & Mrs. Reginald Hill, Jr. – HQ 505th ENGR BN

Air National Guard Chapter Scholarship - $1,000

Barry A. Plemmons (Candler) – NC State University145 AMXS

CMSgt George R. Auten Memorial Perpetual Scholarship - $1,000

Dustin D. Cocklereece (Stoneville) – NC State UniversitySon of Mr. & Mrs. Larry Cocklereece – Associate Member

Dare Reese “John” Beam Memorial Scholarship - $400

Kimberly K. Harrelson (Hamlet) – Richmond Community College – HHC 105th EN BN

Danny E. Bowers Memorial Scholarship - $400

Harley N. Davis (Deep Run) – Lenior Community CollegeGranddaughter of the late Verner A. Abbott, III

Eliza R. Green (Bahama) – Durham Technical Community College - Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Randall E. Green – JFHQ-NC

Alannah S. Wagner (Kannapolis) – Rowan-Cabarrus Community CollegeDaughter of Barbara Wagner & Edward W. Wagner, II – Associate Member

Roy L. Brantley Memorial Perpetual Scholarship - $1,000

Angelica R. Rangel (Mt. Airy) – UNC at GreensboroCo B 690th BSB

Captain Chris Cash Memorial Scholarship - $1,000

Faith J. Locklear (Battleboro) – UNC at PembrokeDaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Locklear – Associate Member

Jessica G. Pope (Rocky Mount) – East Carolina UniversityDaughter of Mr. Jeffrey L. Pope – Associate Member

CMSgt David A. Earnhardt Memorial Scholarship - $1,000

Tanner A. Trantham (Eden) – UNC at Chapel HillGrandson of Frank D. O’Dell – Associate Member

CMSgt David A. Earnhardt Memorial Scholarship - $400

Samantha M. Starcher (York, SC) – York Technical CollegeGranddaughter of Thomas A. Pilon – Associate Member

Walter R. Freeze Memorial Scholarship - $1,000

Kathryn B. Bennett (Advance) – Appalachian State UniversityDaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Marvin E. Bennett – Associate Member

Elmer C. Hardison Memorial Scholarship - $1,000

Kayla M. McGuire (Matthews) – UNC at Chapel Hill.Granddaughter of Mr. Lloyd Murray – Associate Member

William E. Ingram Memorial Scholarship - $1,000

Victoria A. Huggins (Lumberton) – UNC at PembrokeDaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Terrell Huggins – EEE 113th SUS BDE

Wes and Betsy Ives Memorial Perpetual Scholarship $1,000

Ashely M. Wilson (Hope Mills) – UNC at AshevilleGranddaughter of Mr. Ronald J. Carnahan – Associate Member

Wesley Draughn Ives Memorial Perpetual Scholarship - $1,000

Jaclyn E. Hagan (Catawba) – UNC at WilmingtonDaughter of Kimberly Harrelson – HHC 105th EN BN (CBT)

Dorothy Ledbetter Memorial Scholarship - $1,000

Sasha S. Doss (Collinsville VA) – Washington & Lee UniversityDaughter of Jonathan D. Doss – JFHQ-NC

LTC William C. Polk, Jr. Memorial Perpetual Scholarship $1,000

Taylor M. Luckie (Fort Mill SC) – Clemson UniversityDaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Luckie – Associate Member

Lucille Webster Stalls Memorial Teachers Scholarship - $1,000

Megan E. Aguilar (Apex) – UNC at Greensboro Spouse of Ronnie L. Aguilar – EEE 113th SUS BDE

COL Lon W. & Emma R. Taylor Memorial Perpetual Scholarship - $1,000

Dan R. Millard III (Pikeville) – UNC at WilmingtonGrandson of Mr. Dan R. Millard – Associate Member

USAA Scholarship - $1,000

Mara E. Doss (Collinsville VA) – Virginia Polytechnic Insti-tute & State UniversityDaughter of Jonathan D. Doss – JFHQ-NC

Ed and Trudy Webber Memorial Perpetual Scholarship – $1,000

Lindsey M. Dew of Holly Springs – Appalachian State UniversityDaughter of of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Dew – Det 1 B Co 2-151 AVN

NCNGA Educational Foundation, Inc.2012-13 Scholarship Recipients

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And the winners are!!!!

The South Carolina National Guard Armory in South Myrtle Beach was the location for the Educational Foundation annual Reverse Drawing on April 19, 2012. A good time was had by all.

Prize winners are:1st ticket drawn # 300 - $40 Ronnie Fields

Winners of every 25th ticket @ $50 each: Mark Pickett, Tim Harrison, Alydia Mitchell, Ray Wilson, Jay Baird, Jr., Mike Mays, Peggy Robinson, Hank Thomas, Maria Panero, and Thomas Bullock.

$100 Side Bar winner was Josh Price

$200 Side Bar winner was Karen Hill

Ticket # 150 – Hank Thomas

The $4,00 Grand Prize was split as follows: Ticket # 23 Andy & Dianne Hoyle Ticket # 43 Kelly Smith Ticket # 60 Maury Williams Ticket # 92 Scot Heineman Ticket # 93 Mike Sherrill Ticket # 119 Brenda Griffin Ticket # 147 Rex Sullivan Ticket # 149 Anita Tolev Ticket # 163 Edward Wagner Ticket # 180 Douglas Pittman

The Hardison “Party Wagon” was won by Chuck Miller. This raffle raised $1,343 for the Elmer Hardison Memorial Scholarship. Doris and Rex did another great job!

The $2,000 raffle was won by Curley Nimmons, with second prize of $100 going to Wayne Brantley.

The Foundation thanks everyone who bought/sold tickets to help raise funds for Educational scholarships. We sincerely appreciate your support.

Terry WestbrookFundraising Committee Chairman

Income ticket sales $ 5,564 Expenses:cost of tickets, postage & prize - 2,778Net Income $ 2,786

TOOL BOX RAFFLE $ 598

REVERSE DRAWING (4/19/12)Income ticket sales $ 10,680 Income side bars/misc auction 990Expenses (cost of tickets, meals & prizes - 5,919 Net Income $ 5,751

GOLF TOURNAMENT (4/19/12)Income: $ 7,635 Expenses: - 3,735 Net Income $ 3,900 SILENT AUCTION $ 1,137

FOUNDATION’S HEROES TRAVELING TROPHY 505th EN BN $ 100 SCHOLARSHIP FUND CONTRIBUTIONSLen Adams Memorial Scholarship Fund (505th BN EN) $ 1,000 Air National Guard Chapter Scholarship Fund 500 Danny E. Bowers Memorial Scholarship Fund 3,355Capt. Chris Cash Memorial Scholarship Fund 2,000CMSgt. David A. Earnhardt Memorial Scholarship Fund 1,800 Walter Freeze Memorial Scholarship Fund 2,770General Officers Scholarship Fund 1,100Elmer Hardison Memorial Scholarship Fund/wagon 1,343Dorothy Ledbetter Fund – Ladies Auxiliary 1,000Marvin &Thomas Ledbetter 500 Total $ 15,368 ENDOWMENT FUND CONTRIBUTIONS2011 Foundation BOD $ 500505th EN BN (in honor of CW5 Wayne Church) 100505th EN BN (in honorof SSG Michael Sherrill) 300 505th EN BN (in honor of MAJ Wayne Jenkins) 250505th EN BN (in honor of MSG Jamie Robinson) 250505th EN BN (in honor of Danny E. Hunter) 250Total $ 1,650 OTHER

NCNGA Annual Contritution to Gen.Fund $ 2,500 TOTAL NET INCOME $ 33,790

FINANCIAL STATEMENT NCNGA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

2012 RAFFLE

NCNGA Educational Foundation Winners for

Convention 2012


Legacy Bridge Program

Last year, Active Associate Rep-resentative Al Rose introduced a program that is designed to finan-

cially carry the Association through our present fiscal transition period. As we move from a system where we depended on our investments and insurance premi-ums to pay our Association’s expenses to one that will rely on new revenue sources to cover our budget, the Legacy Bridge Program will provide the interim funds to meet budget costs until the transition is complete. Our projection is that this should occur within 2-3 years, and as such it is a closed end program. The short-term plan is to use the in-come from the Legacy Bridge Program until our new revenue sources come on-line allowing us to insulate our investments so that they are allowed to grow over the long-term. At the end of 2-3 years, the new

NCNGA LEGACY BRIDGE PROGRAM DONATION

Name:

Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip:

Phone: ( ) NCNGA Life Member: Yes No

Unit: Rank:

E-Mail Address:

$100 Donation (Donations are not tax deductible)$25 Quarterly Installments _____ $100 Full Payment __________ Check _____ Money Order _____ Master Card/Visa (Add $2 credit card fee)Credit Card Information:Acct #__________________________________________ Exp Date: ___________ 3-digit Sec Code:__________ Signature: ____________________________________

Return Application & Payment To:

NCNGA ATTN: Legacy Bridge Program7410 Chapel Hill RoadRaleigh, NC 27607-5047

( ) I would like to make this donation in honor of ( ) in memory of ( )

revenue sources, along with insurance premiums, will be our main income sources and the Legacy Bridge Program will close. Long-term, we hope to reach an investment fund goal of $3 million. At that point, even at a modest 4%, the Association could survive indefinitely should our insurance and new revenue sources take a hit during lean times. Please consider joining us in the Legacy Bridge Program. And, if you would like to remember or honor someone, please consider making a donation in their name. Take a few minutes to fill out the application and to write a check. Al and his team have started us in the right direction. It is up to us now to make it hap-pen. Questions? Please call us at 919-851-3390.

*As of press time

228. In Honor of MG (Ret) Charles E. Scott229. George T. Paris

*Our Newest Members of the Legacy Bridge Program:


The Following Special Memorial Scholarships wereunable to be awarded due to no qualified candidates:

Ruth and Ellis Fulbright of Icard Memorial & National Merit Scholarship - $1,000 Weldon E. Holcomb Memorial Scholarship - $400 James B. “Sandy” Stokes, Jr. Memorial Scholarship - $400 Other Scholarships

Academic Excellence/Leadership Award - $1,000

Jesse R. Pope (Lake Lure) – Converse UniversityGranddaughter of Mr. & Mrs. W. Earl Willis – Associate Member

Anita Jordan Tyndall (Wendell) – UNC at GreensboroGranddaughter of the late Mr. Elmer C. Hardison & Doris Hardison – Associate Member

Citizenship Award - $1,000

Heather E. Armstrong (Charlotte) – Appalachian State UniversityDaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Wayne C. Armstrong, Jr. – Associate Member

Franklin E. Scott (Lucama) – NC State UniversityGrandson of Mr. James J. Reilly – Associate Member

Post Grad Scholarship - $800

Katherine L. Tompkins (Durham) – UNC at Chapel HillSpouse of Gregory A. Tompkins – DET 6 RSP

Special Population Scholarship - $800

Arthur T. Hohnsbehn (Garner) – Campbell UniversitySon of Mr. & Mrs. Arthur E. Hohnsbehn – Associate Member

General Scholarships - $400

Amber M. Sapp (East Bend) – Forsyth Technical Community CollegeDaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Wayne L. Sapp – Associate Member

General Scholarships - $800

Laurin A. Harrelson (Hamlet) – Wingate UniversityDaughter of Mr. Robert E. Harrelson, Jr. – HHC 105th EN BN (CBT) Crystal M. Kluttz (China Grove) – Cabarrus College of Health ScienceDaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Eddie M. Kluttz – Associate Member

Melinda D. Loftis (Peachland) – Wingate UniversityDaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Loftis – HHC 60th Troop Command

SECU Foundation/NCNGA Educational Foundation Scholarship - $10,000

Katie L. Dew (Holly Springs) – East Carolina UniversityDaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Dew – Det 1 B Co 2-151 AVN

SECU Foundation/NCNGA Educational Foundation Scholarship - $5,000

Travis A. Cuddington (Goldsboro) – Wayne Community CollegeSon of Mr. & Mrs. James A. Cuddington – Associate Member

NCNGA Educational Foundation, Inc.2012-13 Scholarship Recipients

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Scholarship Presentations —

Recently, two students were awarded scholarships from the NC National Guard Association Educational Foundation. At the Richmond Senior High School award ceremony on May 24th, Lauren Harrelson (below) was awarded a General Endowment Scholarship in the amount of $800. Lauren is the daughter of SFC Robert Harrelson of the 105th Engr Bn, Raeford. Lauren will attend Wingate University in the fall, majoring in Athletic Training, specializing in Orthopedics.

At the East Wake Academy awards ceremony, Jordan Tyndall (below) was presented with the Academic Excellence/Leadership Award in the amount of $1000. Jordan is the daughter of Sue Hardison and Ken Tyndall. Jordan will be attending UNC-Greensboro majoring in Sign Language Interpretation.

Lauren Harrelson, Robbie and Kim Harrelson

Jordan Tyndall and Sue Hardison

The Educational Foundation awarded 35 scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year.

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“Fairway to Honor” Charity Golf TournamentPlease join us as we honor our men and women of the North Carolina National Guard, and those organizations who support them and our community.

EVENT: “Fairway to Honor” Charity Golf Tournament Sponsored by the Soldiers & Airmen Assistance Fund, Inc.- NC (SAAF)

WHEN: 23 August 2012 (Thursday)

WHERE: Crooked Creek Golf Course, 4621 Shady Greens Drive, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

FORMAT: 4-person Captain’s Choice. Open to all golfers.

PRICE: $60.00 per person (Drinks, Lunch, Green Fees, Cart, Range Balls, Gift Bag, and Prizes). Mulligan packages are $10 per player and will be sold at the registration table -- includes two mulli-gans, one raffle ticket. Red tee busters $5.00 (1 per player).

REGISTRATION: Begins at 0800. The driving range will be open during this time. At 0945 we ask all players to gather at the club house for a Color Guard ceremony and event kickoff. The shotgun start is at 1000. Golf awards, raffle prizes will be awarded immediately following play at 1630 p.m.

ON COURSE CONTESTS: Hole-in-One contest is for $10,000. Trophies will be given for the longest drive, closest to the pin, putting contest and the three teams with the lowest scores.

FOOD & REFRESHMENTS: The beverage cart is stocked with soft drinks, snacks and water. Lunch will be served while you are on the range.

SIGN UP: Send your list of team players to Dennis Roach, Director SAAF-NC, along with your checks or money orders payable to the SAAF, 7410 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607. Deadline for entry is 20 August 2012. Have questions? Give me a call at 919.971.2249 or email [email protected].

REGISTRATION FORM:

Name:__________________________________________ City:_____________________________

Phone #:________________________________ Email:_________________________________

My other 3 players are: 1._______________________________

2._______________________________ 3._______________________________

“Our goal is to improve the quality of life for our Guard families and to help the NC National Guard maintain the highest quality of morale and welfare for their troops”


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On May 5, 2012, Soldiers from 694th Maintenance Company in Snow Hill par-ticipated in Greene County’s 14th annual Relay for Life Event. This event raises money for cancer cure and promotes awareness within communities. Detach-ment Soldiers have been participating in this event for the past 5 years by escort-ing the Torch of Hope from the Greene County Courthouse to Greene County High School, for a total distance of 1.5 miles. This year’s torch run was particularly important for the Soldiers of Det 1 694th Maintenance Company, because one of their own has been fighting cancer for the past year. SPC Kyle Boyer, 22, from Asheville NC, who is a member of the 694th Maintenance Company, was diag-nosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. SPC Boyer has been undergoing treatments for the past year and has recently been told by physicians that the cancer is now in remis-

Soldiers Supporting One of Their Own at Relay for Life Event

sion. With Soldiers from the 694th Maintenance Company and Veterans marching behind him, SPC Boyer carried the Torch of Hope on its ceremonial lap around Greene Central’s High School track, with the song “God Bless the USA” playing in the background. SPC Boyer stated, “The Torch symbolizes the hope to keep going. It (cancer) wasn’t going to beat me. All it takes is hope and we can find a cure.” Submitted by SSG John S. Smith, HHC 690th BSB.


FORT LEWIS, Wash. -- Snowplows worked overtime here in February 2012, to clear snow from a parking lot in order to turn it into the site of the 449th Theater Aviation Brigade’s (TAB) main command post just two days be-fore the main body’s scheduled arrival. The 449th was preparing for Yama Sakura 61, an annual large-scale, bi-lateral exercise involving Japanese and US forces working at locations overseas and in the United States. The weather was only a small stumbling block for the Brigade thanks to a very persis-tent advanced party that was there to pave the way for the unit’s arrival. The exercise, in its entirety, proved to be a daunting challenge as the brigade rolled out their newly-fielded digital mission command post. Not only were they to complete the exercise successfully, but the staff teams of Headquarters Company were challenged with commanding two brigade headquarters simultaneously. When another Combat Aviation Brigade withdrew from the exercise, the 449th commander and opera-tions officer accepted the challenge of filling the critical void. To add further complication to complexity, the 449th enlisted force had to complete new digital equipment training as they began the exercise while the staff officers conducted two full cycles of military planning on two separate battle spaces and task organi-zations. Despite the obvious difficulties associated with the dual role mission, the Soldiers of the 449th Aviation Brigade completed their new

digital systems training in time to effect a successful operation from be-ginning to end. The 449th repeatedly dominated the linear battlefield with well-planned deep attack missions. They took the attack helicopter battalions deep behind the enemy’s front lines to consistently and successfully de-feat enemy Division and Corps centers of gravity. MAJ John Feutz, the unit’s chief of operations, who holds a civilian position as a Master Black Belt of Business Transformation for a large corporation, observed the progress the 449th Brigade made in a short pe-riod. “The 449th began as essentially a new organization approximately 12 months ago, due to turnover after their last deployment and then went to full mission command capability in an unusually short period of time,” said Feutz who noted the unit fielded new digital-mission command sys-tems, introduced a new tactical standard operating procedure, which it

had to write from scratch, and then held its first collaborative multiple-mission planning experi-ence within about 30 days of coming together. “If they would have stopped there, that could have been considered mission success. But then they completed a very successful bi-lateral exercise normally conducted by two separate aviation brigades – and did it as one.”

NC Soldiers Set the Standard at 2012 Yama Sakura

By LTC Brent A. Orr

FORT LEWIS, WA – Aerial view of the Command Post for the North Carolina National Guard’s 449th Theater Aviation Brigade in support of the Yama Sakura 61 exercise here. (US Army Photo by Maj. Michele Harper, 449th Theater Aviation Brigade)

FORT LEWIS, Wash. – Soldiers from the North Carolina National Guard’s 449th Theater Aviation Brigade man their stations in their brigade operations center in support of Yama Sakura 61 exercise here. (US Army Photo by Maj. Michele Harper, 449th Theater Aviation Brigade)

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Gary W. BordersShelby, NC

11 March 2012

Robert H. WatsonCharlotte, NC14 March 2012

Hugh H. Hill, Jr.Snow Hill, NC19 March 2012

Myrtle E. NormanSpouse of

Larry W. NormanErnul, NC

15 March 2012

Veronica M. WynnSpouse of

Charles R. WynnClinton, NC

24 March 2012

Edward L. Williams, Jr.Raleigh, NC

28 March 2012

Neal P. Taylor156th Airlift Sqdrn

Charlotte, NC29 March 2012

James K. HatcherCo B 1-130th Raleigh, NC

29 March 2012

Beth BarnhillSpouse of

James M. BarnhillDurham, NC15 April 2012

Romie V. LewterRoanoke Rapids, NC

20 April 2012

Jacqueline S. BellSpouse of Loyd M. Bell

Franklin, NC26 April 2012

Ronald A. WatkinsTimberlake, NC26 April 2012

Christopher D. HasbrouckDet 11 NCARNG RRB

Plymouth, NC2 May 2012

Derek L. LeesonBtry B 1-113th FA

Marshville, NC3 May 2012

Maxie G. TolarHQ 139th Regiment (CA)

Spring Lake, NC9 May 2012

Worth S. Russell, Jr.Charlotte, NC11 May 2012

Aubrey C. RichWake Forest, NC

15 May 2012

James L. HopperStaley, NC

16 May 2012

Donna J. LinaberrySpouse of

David L. LinaberryEden, NC

25 May 2012

Robert L. BraswellGastonia, NC3 June 2012

Barbara HudsonSpouse of Ben Hudson

Youngsville, NC4 June 2012

Raymond L. WatkinsLexington, NC

4 June 2012

James F. StricklandSmyrna, NC9 June 2012

Jerry E. Hinnant, Sr.Goldsboro, NC10 June 2012

Jimmie D. WoodHays, NC

15 June 2012

Stanley B. MercerWilson, NC

20 June 2012

Drury N. HelmsFort Mill, SC20 June 2012

Robert S. Cannon145th OPS SPT FLT

Charlotte, NC1 July 2012

Paul K. Mikeal156th Airlift SqdrnMooresville, NC

1 July 2012

Joe McCormick156th Airlift Sqdrn

Belmont, NC

Ryan Scott David156th Airlift Sqdrn

Boone, NC

Anthony T. Fico1452nd Trans (HET) Co

Cary, NC4 July 2012

Robert H. McCoy, Jr.Snow Hill, NC

4 July 2012

Frank “Danny” HuffOxford, NC5 July 2012

Listed below are those members (and non-members), spouses and dependent children that have passed away between March 11, 2012 and July 5, 2012. If we have missed someone, please contact the Editor, Teri Foster at [email protected] or 919-851-3390 ext 1.

In Memoriam

Feutz’s personal experience with effi-ciency and process improvement gave him a special appreciation for the challenge of inte-grating people, processes, and technology in the digital-mission command environment in order to achieve success through efficiency. The 449th Aviation Brigade was supple-mented by a battalion-level execution team, led by LTC Brett Russ and MAJ Benny Collins. Without this execution team, the Brigade’s directives, plans, and contingencies would not have come to fruition on the battlefield. The all-volunteer team was staffed primarily from the 1st Attack Battalion, 130th Aviation Regiment, with a leadership team from the 2nd Airfield Operations Battalion, 130th Aviation Regiment. “To plan and execute a cross-country deployment, then field, train, set-up, and ex-

ercise the digital-mission command systems successfully with all the war fighting functions on the modern battlefield, in a joint and multi-national environment, is a sound victory for the 449th Theater Aviation Brigade and all its hard working Soldiers,” said COL Todd Hunt, the 449th commander. He also conveyed his desire to continue the success-ful momentum in a series of battle drills and exercises that will take place over the next 12 months. The 449th Theater Aviation Brigade does not stop when things become difficult or challenging. Rather, it embraces tough, realistic training opportunities. As the global operational tempo changes, the 449th has found the opportunity to increase operational relevance by employing its battle drills in both the joint operational environment and the domestic operations arena. The digital-mission command systems provide a unique platform that enhances the art of command with the science of control in any environment. This pursuit of excellence is their way to demonstrate they are always ready and always there, trained and mission ready.

Yama Sakura 61 Exercise continued from page 14

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