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[1] February 2011 CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH TF 1-182 participates in a special ceremony to salute Black History Month Task Force 1-182: The official newsletter for the Soldiers, friends and families of the Deuce. Check us out on Facebook “182nd Field Artillery” Dressed in the dark blue uniforms of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, five soldiers gathered on stage and reenacted a prayer the night before the unit’s historic assault on Fort Wagner. The scene from the movie “Glory” was presented as part of the opening ceremonies for Black History month as Zone 1 Chapel on Camp Arifijan, Kuwait, Feb 10th. Titled “African Americans and the Civil War, Honoring the Heroes,” the event was hosted by the 197th Fires Brigade, N.H. Army Guard, and co- sponsored by the Area Support Group-Kuwait and the Camp Arifijan Equal Opportunity community. “The reality is that all African Americans, just as all those of every race, color and creed contribute in some way both great and small, to the collective history of a proud nation,” said Col. Peter Corey, commander of the 197th. Between clips of “Glory” shown on a large screen, Sgt. Kimmy Calhoun of ASG Kuwait played the role of Sgt. Major Mulcahy, who inspired his men to strength in the evening prior to the assault on Fort Wagner. “We fight for TF 1 - 182 freedom and we are men,” Calhoun said. Calhoun’s men were played by Spc. Errol Worme of ASG- Kuwait; Staff Sgt. Roderick Callaway and 1st Lt. Ross Wallace of 1st Battalion, 182nd Field Artillery, Michigan Army Guard; and Sgt. Travoris Myles of the 160th Signal Brigade. They clapped in rhythm and sang, “Oh my Lord, Lord, Lord,” an old Negro spiritual. The ceremony’s guest speaker said the event has his chance to educate people who were unfamiliar with black history. See the full story by SFC Neal Mitchell on the 197th Fires brigade Facebook page: “Granite Thunder”
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Michigan's 1/182nd FA FEB 2011 Newsletter
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February 2011
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH TF 1-182 participates in a special ceremony to salute Black History Month
Task Force 1-182:The official newsletter for the Soldiers, friends and families of the Deuce.
Check us out on Facebook “182nd Field Artillery”
Dressed in the dark blue uniforms of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, five soldiers gathered on stage and reenacted a prayer the night before the unit’s historic assault on Fort Wagner. The scene from the movie “Glory” was presented as part of the opening ceremonies for Black History month as Zone 1 Chapel on Camp Arifijan, Kuwait, Feb 10th. Titled “African Americans and the Civil War, Honoring the Heroes,” the event was hosted by the 197th Fires Brigade, N.H. Army Guard, and co-sponsored by the Area
Support Group-Kuwait and the Camp Arifijan Equal Opportunity community. “The reality is that all African Americans, just as all those of every race, color and creed contribute in some way both great and small, to the collective history of a proud nation,” said Col. Peter Corey, commander of the 197th. Between clips of “Glory” shown on a large screen, Sgt. Kimmy Calhoun of ASG Kuwait played the role of Sgt. Major Mulcahy, who inspired his men to strength in the evening prior to the assault on Fort Wagner. “We fight for
TF 1 - 182
freedom and we are men,” Calhoun said. Calhoun’s men were played by Spc. Errol Worme of ASG-Kuwait; Staff Sgt. Roderick Callaway and 1st Lt. Ross Wallace of 1st Battalion, 182nd Field Artillery, Michigan Army Guard; and Sgt. Travoris Myles of the 160th Signal Brigade. They clapped in rhythm and sang, “Oh my Lord, Lord, Lord,” an old Negro spiritual. The ceremony’s guest speaker said the event has his chance to educate people who were unfamiliar with black history. See the full story by SFC Neal Mitchell on the 197th Fires brigade Facebook page: “Granite Thunder”
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A visit from the General
Hero of the Month
Major General Cannon, a Michigan native, took time out of his busy schedule to visit and dine with the members of TF 1-182 this February. The commander of the 46th MP Group sat with Soldiers to chat and even deliver some coins. Major General Cannon also was able to visit our sister Michigan battalion, TF 1/119th, in Camp Virginia.
SPC Matthews
SPC Matthews received the honor of being named Hero of the Month for January. SPC Matthews, after spending many hours outside of the normal duty day, noticed several M1151 HMMWVs having continued alternator problems after their 200 to 400 amp upgrade. SPC Matthews diagnosed the original mechanics who installed the alternators used the incorrect torque sequence causing significant strain on the entire M1151 pulley and electrical system. SPC Matthew’s initiative and diligence in finding this installation error saved our Maintenance Section countless hours repairing several dozen alternators and saved the US Army an estimated $21,000 to date in repair parts and labor costs. SPC Matthew’s effort on this project is in keeping with the finest traditions of excellence within our Task Force and the United States Army.
- CSM Kevin Day
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SPC Sanville jumps boat to boat to help deliver medical aid
Exercise, exercise, exercise!
TF 1-182 was pleased to participate in a joint offshore exercise that began with the Army Boats and concluded with the assistance of the Navy’s PT Boats, the Coast Guard’s skiffs, Army and Navy MEDEVAC helicopters and finally TF 1-182 medics. The scenario: USAV (United States Army Vessel) Five Forks and Churubusco received contact from an unknown small naval vessel while in international waters. The small unknown naval vessel was played by a Navy PT Boat with tan camo-netting on it. Upon initial contact, Navy PT Boats and Coast Guard skiffs are dispatched with TF 1-182 medics to assist the wounded. During the firefight both the USAV Churubusco and Five Forks take casualties and the Five Forks lost a man overboard, simulated with a red flotation suit. The Soldier overboard is rescued by the crew of USAV Churubusco. SPC Sanville, on one of the Navy PT boats, makes a daring boat-to-boat jump to assist with the casualties on the USAV Churubusco. After analyzing the patients, the critically injured on both boats are evacuated to the TF 1-182 Troop Medical Care center via helicopter on both Army and Naval MEDEVAC (medical evacuation) helicopters.
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Congratulations TF 1-182 would like to formally congratulate these Soldiers for their accomplishments over the last month:
SGT Siklawi, G. on his promotion to SSG
CPT Reed, CW3 Banuskevich, MAJ Frazer and CPT Livingston all achieved a score 290 or higher on their Army Physical Fitness Test.
SPC Matthews achieved Hero of the Month
SGT Vaughn received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his excellence while serving as a supervisor in the Combined Joint Logistics Operations Center (CJLOC)
MAJ Frazer received the Army Commendation Medal for his assistance in mobilization
SGT Fall and SPC Ryan-Meredith receive Army Commendation Medals for excelling at their respective schools.
SGT Vaughn
MAJ Frazer
SPC Ryan-Meredith and SGT Fall
SSG Siklawi
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The NFL Alumni Tour with the Buffalo JIlls
In the build-up to the Super Bowl, Camp Patriot was blessed with not one, but two different tours involving NFL stars. This tour included the alumni greats: Ed White, Lyle Blackwood, Ken Greene and Ray Carolin. A special treat was given to Camp Patriot with a performance by the Buffalo Jills cheerleading team. As apart of their act, the Jills also had a “dance off” competition involving our Soldiers and Sailors.
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Family Readiness GroupThe Soldiers of Task Force 182nd are proud
to be members of Operation New Dawn
and support the Army’s mission of victory in
the Middle East. A major part of the
success lies in the support of their families.
Please support the 182nd Family
Readiness Group. Email:
Credits:• Author: 2LT Shane Hoover• Photography: SGT Aaron Staley• Photography: 2LT Shane Hoover• Photography: 1LT Anthony Ashford
Any Questions or Concerns:Please e-mail the PAO officer at:
TF 1- 182Currently Reporting From:
Camp Patriot, Kuwait
The NFL Super Sunday Tour
Our second tour featured Drew Bennett, Madieu Williams, and two time SuperBowl winner Daniel Graham, with two Denver Bronco cheerleaders. The visit included a trip to the Naval Special Warfare unit on base, which let the stars experience and test the equipment they had, including a bomb-diffusing robot and the “bomb suit”.
