The Attack Sentinel Volume 1 Issue 2 April 2011

PAO– SGT Chamberlaine

Photographer—PFC Copeland

Editor– CPT Leppert

This Army newsletter is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of

the Attack Sentinel are not necessarily official views of, or edited by, the U.S. Government, Department of

Defense, or the Department of the Army. The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility of the

Task Force Attack Public Affairs Office, APO AE 09380

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page 1 Attack 6 Sends

Page 2 Attack 7 Sends

Page 3 HHC

Page 4 A Co.

Page 5-7 B Co.

Page 8 D Co.

Page 9 E Co.

Page 10 Chaplain’s Corner

Page 11 Easter Celebration

Page 12 Patching Ceremony

ATTACK 6 SENDS

Attack 6 has prepared a special video on the TF Facebook page. It is a personal

address to the family and friends of our great Soldiers. He would like to offer a

warm invitation to the families and friends of TF Attack, to view his special mes-

sage. The link is http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/EAGLE-ATTACK-

3-101-Aviation-Regiment/121845181161557

ATTACK 7 SENDS

Well it has been a little over two months deployed and the time has just been rac-

ing by (for us:). The Task Force is doing great, from newly selected folks for pro-

motion to our Soldiers competing at the Brigade level boards and winning (SGT

Palmer and SPC Delerson). We have set off at a record pace and the Team is do-

ing phenomenal, we all have reasons to be proud of our Team. Constantly I try

and remind our Soldiers that this deployment is more like a marathon and not a

sprint. The Team is truly working hard accomplishing our mission and improving

the quality of life while at the same time pacing ourselves for the long haul.

I would like to thank all the families for the unwavering support they are giving

their Soldiers because the first few months are always the hardest. To all the agen-

cies, groups, churches and loved ones that send care packages in support of our

troops, thank you very much! The support letters and care packages are truly mo-

rale boosters, keep'em coming! We are still in the early stages of our task here and

we still need the support you give to sustain our pace. Please continue to keep the

Team in your prayers and may God continue to bless each of you.

- CSM Green

“Attack 7”

TERMINATORS

We have all made it through another month and things are going very well. We are going to begin

sending people home on leave soon and that is a great sign that we are chipping away at the time over here.

I’m going to encourage all of you to take part in activities that make the time go by faster.

One great program that we will be offering is Financial Peace University. It is a program that

teaches good financial habits and is very informative on a wide range of financial subjects. Many marriages

have difficulty with dealing with finances and this is a great way to meet financial goals and get on the same

page with your spouse. Many of us are able to save quite a bit during a deployment and this program can

help you focus on the goals you would like to reach. It is also something that the two of you can do together

regardless of distance.

Please continue to encourage your loved ones. They are doing a great job and it helps to get to hear it

from you. Keep up the good work at home and thank you for all your support.

Happy Easter!

CPT Huffman

Always smiling!

SGT Thomas and SPC Glover taking a

break from all of that planning

SPC Dass and SPC Hood drink that much

needed coffee!

MSG Deeds dinner!!

What a great looking crew!!

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Greetings again to all the friends and families of the Killer Spades. Spring has sprung in TK! The birds are chirping and

the wildflowers are blooming...well, there’s a lot more bats and the poppy season is in full swing...but it’s spring nonetheless. It’s

warmed up quite a bit since we arrived and there have only been a handful of bad weather days. Everyone has settled into a rou-

tine more or less, and it’s business as usual with Alpha Company. Our pilots are flying around the clock and working with some

excellent units in the process. Most of our new friends are Australian and I speak for all Killer Spades when I say we could not be

happier to work with such an outstanding group of dedicated professionals.

Speaking of professionals, the Killer Spade maintainers and test pilots have been working furiously to keep our birds in the

air; a task they have executed to near perfection. Our crew chiefs are some of the best in the business and the quality of work

shows it. We’ve still got a long road ahead of us before this deployment is over, but with the way things are rolling it will seem like

an eternity for our enemy.

Earlier this month Task Force Attack held a combat patch ceremony for all first time deployers in which commanders

awarded their Soldiers with a Screaming Eagle patch on the right shoulder. The patch denotes wartime service with the 101st Air-

borne Division and is worn with pride by these new recipients. Two Alpha Company Soldiers were also awarded Army Achieve-

ment Medals. SGT Dickson and SGT Harting were presented this award for their outstanding efforts during the aircraft build

process in Kandahar which allowed the Killer Spades to quickly take over the fight here in our AO. Congratulations to these

awardees.

It’s not all work in TK, however we all manage to find ways to have a good time and there’s never a day where we don’t at

least try. April 1, 2011 marked the first Alpha Company “Vest Day” where Soldiers wore their fashionable yet flame retardant

combat vests to work. The festivities were such a hit that the first of every month is now officially Vest Day. SFC Brunney and his

team of crew chiefs have totally remodeled their workspace by building walls, desks, entertainment areas, a massive deck with sun-

shade, and a smoke/break area complete with furniture. There is talk of a hot tub and grotto bar in the near future…

Finally, all of the Killer Spades would like to say thank you to the FRG for the outstanding support of their Soldiers. Most

recently we all received an Easter Basket which was quite a surprise. It’s very reassuring to know that our families are informed

and taken care of on the home front. We always look forward to the packages, messages, and delicious treats, so keep them com-

ing! Until next month…

Killer Spade 26

David B. Stamps

Hello Kingsmen Family and Friends!

Happy Easter! I hope this note finds you all well. It

seems like only yesterday I was writing the first news-

letter, but we now use the term “Afghanistan time”

since the tempo is sooo fast, it makes three weeks

seem like three days….which is a good thing! The last

members of our Kingsmen Family have officially ar-

rived: CW2 Gordon Sarazen and CW2 Jason Hodge have

joined the fight and we are very happy to have the

whole Kingsmen team on the ground as we attack the

mission at full speed.

The Spring season has arrived and while we desire nothing more than to be home with family and friends, we know that you keep us close to home in your thoughts and prayers. The weather has thankfully been kind so far, however, the temperatures are rapidly ris-ing! The quality of life is great compared to other places we could be; we have great dining facilities, no more than two to a room, beds, mattresses, sufficient cooling/heating, and the best mission in Regional Com-mand-South! All things considered, not too bad at all!

Soldiers do have access to MWR phones and com-puters, and may even have internet in their rooms if they are willing to pay the fees. Please be aware that during the common usage hours, the communication lines may be quite slow due to the volume of users, however, as always, please be patient and I am positive your Soldier will be able to get in touch with you! We are trying to ensure the net users understand that fami-lies want the ability to use Skype, which may mean they need to sacrifice streaming music, movies, and large downloads!

The Kingsmen have been receiving numerous letters and packages! There is nothing better than seeing the smile on our Soldier’s face when they are carrying a letter or package from home, although you may want to lay off on the Girl Scout cookies a bit or you might have some thicker Soldiers coming home! On a serious note, without the love, support, and positive attitude of those we’ve left behind, these deployments would be much more difficult, so please keep it up!

The Kingsmen continue a phenomenal track record of performance to date and are earning a great reputation from our Coalition partners for their professionalism and commitment to accomplishing the mission. Our crew chiefs have had their hands full keeping our heli-copters flying, but they are

doing an outstanding job, by far the hardest workers I know!! We can definitely be considered the premier Air Assault Company in Regional Command South! The unit has continued to do extremely well in all it’s endeavors from flying as chase birds for MedEvac missions, to battlefield circulation and Tactical Air Assaults. I can honestly say I have never been more proud of a group of crew chiefs, door gunners, and pilots as I am of this group. We have had two helicop-ters go through a three week extensive Preventive Maintenance Inspection in order to ensure they are sustained for the fight (don’t worry, it’s normally scheduled work!) Special thanks to SPC David Thompson and SPC John Martinez for their out-standing work at Kandahar and FOB Wolverine while supervising the maintenance. We will always do our best to keep you informed since the families are the most integral part of the Kingsmen team that keep us going. Please let us know if there is anything you may need! Continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers; honor us by living in peace and we will continue to serve you with pride and distinction!

Tiger Maintenance working on one of the Apaches during a 250 hour inspection.

April has been a busy

month for the Soldiers in

Tiger Maintenance.

Between regular mainte-

nance, Apache phases, and

the daily grind of living in

Afghanistan these Soldiers

have done a great job of

keeping their spirits high

and getting the job done.

SFC Wietzema on the TRIMAX fire extinguisher.

The Soldiers of Task Force

Attack were given classes

on the TRIMAX fire extin-

guisher. After the class the

Soldiers were given the

chance to use the extin-

guisher on the flightline.

Got Maintenance?

Is that a bird? No it’s a plane….C17!

One of the big developments here at Tarin Kowt has

been the runway completion this month. This al-

lowed an Air Force C17 to arrive and pick up one of

our beloved Blackhawks for transport down to Kan-

dahar for scheduled maintenance. The mission of

loading this Blackhawk was a team effort put forth

by the Soldiers of Tiger Maintenance. The journey

started from the hangar, towed off-road, across the

active runway, to its final destination onto the C17.

Great work on a job well done!!

SSG Bullard getting his facial by the

maintenance barber

SPC Rosario.

April Birthdays:

1 April- PFC Miller

5 April- PV2 Sawaya

7 April– PFC Barnett

7 April SGT Pritchard

10 April– PFC Romberger

15 April– SPC Mason

22 April– SGT Gregory

22 April– SPC Lavender

25 April– CW2 Carrillo

28 April– PV2 Aguilar

We would like to give a

warm welcome to one

of our newest Tiger

cubs. Elizabeth Miller

born 25 March.

Congrats SSG Miller!

AIR ASSAULT!

Tiger Maintenance

Birthdays 1 APR PFC Ashby, Julienne 6 APR SGT Lewis, Justin 23 APR SPC Parker, Christopher 24 APR PV2 Newell, Christopher 30 APR Henderson, Jiles Significant Events SGT Palmer, Joanna won the Battalion NCO of the Qtr. SPC Delerson, Brandon won Battalion Soldier of the Qtr. and Brigade Soldier of the Qtr. 2LT Foulkes, Jamillah promoted to 1LT

SPC Brandon Duenne and his wife Elizabeth welcomed Preston Duenne, 6lbs, 10ozs and 21in on 19 Apr 2011.

Commander’s Corner

Echo Company continues to do well here in Multinational Base Tarin Kowt. Our Soldiers have done extremely well at our

recent boards, both at the Battalion and Brigade level. It’s a great way to show the rest of the Brigade that we’re a highly mo-

tivated and professional group of Soldiers: true Warriors! R&R is starting and I hope you all have an enjoyable time. These

Soldiers work hard while deployed and a little break is well deserved. We’ve posted some pictures on our BN Facebook page.

Please be sure to go check it out! (do a search for Eagle Attack 3-101 Aviation Regiment) Also, we’ll be starting a new seg-

ment where we’ll answer questions. Please e-mail any questions you may have to our newly promoted 1LT Foulkes @ Jamil-

lah.foulkes@afghan.swa.army.mil. Who knows, maybe your question will appear in the next monthly newsletter!

WARRIORS, another great month down!!! E Company, 3-101 AVN REGT, was very busy this month. E Co. ended the

month of March by participating in the traditional 101st Airborne Division Patch Ceremony signifying the wearing of the 101st

patch on the right arm. Congratulations to SGT Joanna Palmer of Distro Platoon, for winning the Battalion NCO of the Quar-

ter. SPC Brandon Delerson also of Distro Platoon, won the Battalion Soldier of the Quarter, then he went on to win Brigade

Soldier of the Quarter. Maintenance Platoon Leader 2LT Jamillah Foulkes was pinned to 1LT by her husband 1SG David

Foulkes who visited during his deployment. Everyone seems to being making good use of their time, by participating in every-

thing from church activities; and playing in a variety of sports. Soldiers had the opportunity to attend a prayer breakfast lead

by our Chaplin, CPT Cheney. The DFAC manager Greg Fleming provided the troops

with a great atmosphere and a little jazz dining in

celebration of Easter.

Spiritual Staying Power James 1:2-4: “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endur-ance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” It is just a fact of life: you and me will always encounter some measure of trouble. Adversity, whether it comes in the form of marital mis-communication, parenting challenges with a teen or a geographical separation due to a deployment is a natural part of military life. How-ever, I believe God uses troubles and oftentimes uses them repeatedly to teach us about ourselves and even more importantly about His character. Moreover, God doesn‟t allow difficulties to come into our lives to zap us, but rather it is His intent for us to gain His perspec-tive on the trials/troubles and develop spiritual staying power. How does the above scripture assist us in developing spiritual staying power? First, God wants you to have His divine perspective in your ATTITUDE. In other words, you are to consider a particular brand of trou-ble—whether that is an untimely death in your family or your car breaking down as you are trying to make an important meeting—with all joy. What is joy? Joy is a settled gladness that God is with me in whatever circumstance I go through. The Bible says of Jesus, “who for the JOY set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame” (Hebrews 12:2). Jesus faced the cruelty of the cross with unwavering resolve because He entrusted Himself to His Heavenly Father. Warren Wiersbe provides this insight about facing adversity, “Our values determines our evaluations. If we value comfort more than character, then trials will upset us. If we value the material and physical more than the spiritual, we will not be able to „count it all joy.‟ If we live only for the present and forget the future, the trials will make us bitter, not better.” Secondly, God wants you to have His divine perspective in your EXPERIENCE. Spiritual endurance or staying power means that you patiently remain under the pressure. In other words, spiritual staying power is developed by waiting on God to take you through and re-move your troubles and to teach you from it. This invariably reveals what is going on in your heart, but more importantly it reveals the compassionate heart of God. We are praying for all of our Attack Strong Families to have spiritual staying power in the coming weeks and months. Trust God with whatever you are facing… TF ATK Religious Support Team: Chaplain Cheney PFC Jackson

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

EASTER CELEBRATION AT TK!!

PATCHING CEREMONY