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October-December 2013

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Brigade CommanderCol. Brian S. Eifler

Brigade Command Sergeant Major Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy N. Johnson

Public Affairs OfficerCapt. Evan SchritchfieldEditor-in-Chief and PhotojournalistSgt. Brian C. Erickson

BRONCO PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Unit Public Affairs Representatives

2nd Battalion 27th Infantry Regiment SSG AXE

2nd Battalion 35th Infantry Regiment SGT FRIEBURG

3rd Squadron 4th Calvary Regiment LT KAREFA-JOHNSON

3rd Battalion 7th Field Artillery RegimentSSG HARVEY

3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion SPC MOSELER

325th Brigade Support Battalion LT HYERS AND SSG GARCIA

Broadcast JournalistSgt. Vanessa Atchley

The Bronco Bulletin is published quarterly by the 3rd Brigade Combat Team Public Af-fairs Office. All photos not credited are official 3BCT photos.

Please send photos you’d like to be fea-tured in this publication to:broncobrigade3@gmail.com

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, recreate a holi-day picture 64 years after the original was taken.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brian C. Erickson)

On the Front: Staff Sgt. Christopher Harvey, low crawls under 25 meters of wire during 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment’s Legacy Challenge at Bellows Air Force Station on Dec. 4, 2013.

Bronco Highlight: Soldiers cap off “Week of the Bronco” with crest formation

1:Straight from the horSe’S mouth: Words by Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Johnson

2: validation: 2-35 trains conducts training at MCTAB

3: raider ConQueSt: 3-4 conducts live fire exercise

4: SoldierS aidS aCCident: Private helps to save 3 from SUV

5: water Survival 2-27 soldiers go through combat water survival

6: moving on: Broncos say farewell to newest retirees

7: BronCo welCome new CSm: Command Sgt. Maj. Johnson joins the Broncos

8: operation overload: 3-7 takes training mission to Kauai

9: woldhound Soldier raiSeS money: Sgt. Charlot collects glass bottles for Holy Family Home

10: dCg-S viSitS motorpool: Brig. Gen. McCaffrey visits 325 BSB motorpool

11: doC. altmann room Brigade DFAC dedicates a room to Staff Sgt. Joseph J. Altmann

12: retention Retention NCOIC says a few words

13: Chaplain’S Corner Words from the Bronco chaplain

14: frSa newSletter Upcoming events for family readiness

Table of Contents

STRAIGHTFROM

THEHORSE’SMOUTH

Bronco Ohana,

Having surpassed my first 90 days as your Com-mand Sergeant Major, I’d like to take this opportu-nity to share with you my assessment of our bri-gade from my optic – we are well postured to take the fight to the enemy TONIGHT if called upon, and win. We have an amazing team [of teams] and I am extremely proud of what you all are doing each and every day.

Of course, there are always ways to improve our-selves and we need to search out those ways. We should never allow our pride to get in the way of our expected development. So how do we get after it? We do it each and every day by continuing to engage our Soldiers. We utilize our counseling programs at the C-B-T and effectively and ef-ficiently develop our Soldiers into future leaders; and we don’t lose sight of the fact that our Non-commissioned and Commissioned Officers require continued development as well. Counseling is one of our most effective means of developing current and future leaders, and if we don’t get it right we’ll continue to pay the price.

Another way that we continue to get better in the area of Leader Development is through our selection for those who will attend PME or other

functional courses. We must invest in those who we know are going to provide an excellent return, not only to our brigade, but also to the Army. The 25th ID is a leadership factory, and our brigade has the only light capability, so we need to con-tinue taking advantage of what’s offered to us. But during this process we can’t forget the importance of getting our Soldiers to their requisite PME (WLC, ALC, SLC) for their continued develop-ment. If we fail to ensure they’re adequately pre-pared to attend, and then attend, then we’re hurt-ing more than just the individual—we’re hurting the unit and Army as a whole. I need you all to apply direct pressure to this open wound and not remove that dressing until the bleeding has been controlled.

Again, I’m very proud to serve as your Command Sergeant Major and I look forward to the chal-lenges we will face together in the future.

None Better!!!

Words from Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy N. Johnson

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Soldiers from 2nd Bat-talion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, conducted a multiple day exercise at Bellows Marine Corps Training Base Nov. 13, 2013.

“The main idea of this exercise is to perform the evacu-ation of the civilians without the use of combat force,” said Maj. Lazander Tomlinson, 25th ID plans officer who was role playing as the Consulate General for theexercise.

As soon as the Cacti hit their landing zone at Bellows they had to head to the compound designated as the host countries consulate.

Once they arrived at their destination the first part of the mission came to life as they made sure the com-pound was secure.

“The three main goals of this mission are security around the consulate,medical screening of the civilians and marshalling operations,” said Tomlinson.

At the consulate, the task force commander, Lt. Col.

James B. Bartholomees, received the up to date status of the situation.

The next part of the mission was to get Soldiers in to the surrounding villages to evacuate the civilians who needed help to the Evacuation Control Center.

After the civilians were evacuated to a safer location, the unit could call back its troop and draw the exercise to a close.

During the exercise, role players were given guidance on what was going on, but were able to play it out as they saw fit as long as it stayed in line with the overall mission.

According to the task force commander, the exercise was a success.

“Exercises like these only strengthen and prepare our unit,” said Bartholomees

“Cacti” completes validation exercise

Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 25th Infantry Regiment, advance toward a simulated U.S. Conulate during a training exercise at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows on Nov. 13, 2013. (Photo by Sgt. Brian C. Erickson, 3rd Brigade Combat Team)

Story and photo by Sgt. Brian C. Erickson, 3rd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs

“If we do not practice it now, you won’t do it combat,” said Lt. Col. David Zinn, commander, 3-4 Cav. Regt., 3rd BCT, 25th ID.Not only is the utilization of live ammunition to con-duct battle drills increase the realism of training, but it also build confidence and “espirit de corps” amongst soldiers. One of the fundamentals stressed during this exercise is precision marksmanship. “If you fire a round not aimed at anything, then it is a wasted round,” said Command Sgt. Maj. James Westo-ver, senior enlisted advisor, 3-4 Cav. Regt., 3rd BCT, 25th ID.Soldiers practiced blank iterations relentlessly in order to prepare themselves for both the day and night live-fire. Maj. Gen. Kurt Fuller, commander, 25th ID, paid a visit to the Soldiers during their mission. While in the field he took time to answer questions the Soldiers

were curious about.Despite the decrease in government funding and the downsizing of the military, Fuller firmly closed his remarks with, “We can and we will still train.”

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii- It is early morning on Nov. 18, at Firing Point 202 off Kolekole pass. The sounds of cadences from soldiers conducting physical training echo through the range. The smell of gun powder and burnt coniferous trees linger in the air. As an anxious platoon of soldiers from Apache Troop 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment,3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, move into position on the pickup zone be-fore the break of dawn. Suddenly, the trees part ways like waves over North Shore as three UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters, with hover into position over Schofield to air assault the Soldiers onto a landing zone.The Raiders conducted a week long platoon live-fire exercise from 17 to 22 Nov. 2013. The training includ-ed scenarios that challenged the critical thinking of the platoon leader as well as the physical and mental duress of his platoon. Some of the scenarios include: calling for indirect fire, and integrating close combat attacks with Kiowa helicopters.

Soldiers from Apache Troop 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, exit a Blackhawk Helicopter during Operation Raider Conquest.

Soldiers from Blackfoot Troop use live rounds and smoke grenades to conceal their movement up to a building on KR-5 for Operation Raider Conquest.

operation

Strory by 2nd Lt.Nathan Sitterley 3rd Squadron, 4th Calvary Regiment

raider conquest

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — It was 5:45 p.m. at the end of the workday, here, Friday, Sept. 13.

Drivers and passengers were sitting in their vehicles, but traffic wasn’t moving.

As cars slowly began to move forward, the reason for the delay came into view: A sports utility vehicle had just flipped over in an accident, en route to the H-2.“Oh my gosh, did that really just happen?” said Pvt.

Tyler Kleinow to his friend in the passenger seat, Pvt. 1st Class Dalton Reidel.

With no official officers to address the accident, Kleinow, assigned to Company F, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, and Reidel, Co. A, 225th Bde. Support Bn., 2nd Stryker

BCT, exited their vehicle without hesitation and ran to the overturned vehicle.

The Soldiers noticed that the vehicle was notably smoking, indicating the chance it could catch on fire at

any moment. They knew they had to hurry.“My father is a firefighter, and it just felt like the right

thing to do,” said Kleinow.Kleinow and Reidel pulled two small children from the rear seats of the SUV. Once the children were safe, they

returned to help the mother out of the vehicle.Kleinow explained that his military training has in-

stilled in him the responsibility to assist and to always protect those in harm’s way, no matter who they are.

“We ask our Soldiers to take action and make a differ-ence in whatever that situation is,” said Lt. Col. Barrette

Bernard, commander, 2-27th Inf. Regt.“That’s exactly what he (Kleinow) did,” Bernard contin-ued. “He saw people in need, and he didn’t hesitate. He

went to the problem, and he took action, and in this case, he probably saved lives.”

Pvt. Tyler Kleinow. Co. F, 2nd Bat-talion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team

Soldiers save Three

Pvt. 1st Class Dalton Reidel, Co. A, 225th Brigade. Support Battalion., 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team

Story by Staff Sgt. Karenlee Axe2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment,

3rd Brigade Combat Team, UPAR

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — The Scouts of 2nd Bat-talion, 27th Infantry Regiment, “Wolfhounds,” 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Inf. Division, held an as-sessment to evaluate Soldiers on East Range, here, Nov. 5-7.The physically demanding challenge was to determine if any Wolfhounds could make the cut for the Scout Platoon. Any Soldier within the unit who is in good standing in the eyes of the command and has the de-sire to part of the scouts may to try out for the platoon.“I like to take every opportunity given to me,” ex-plained Pvt. Tyler Szczecina, Company B.Szczecina has been with the unit less than six months and got the chance to go out for the Scout Platoon because of the outstanding level of physical fitness and professionalism he dem-onstrated.As a member of a Scout Platoon, Soldiers often operate in decentralized locations that require highly motivated, disciplined and competent warriors to be successful.During the assessment, the candidates began their days as early as 4:30 a.m. Events included the Ranger Physical Fitness Test, Combat Water Survival Assessment, day and night land naviga-tion, a 3-mile run combined with an obstacle course, a 12-mile road march with a three-hour time limit and a selection board.

“The Scout assessment is intense and well-rounded training used to test the knowledge and limitation on how far you will push yourself,” said Spc. Edward Marshall, Headquarters and Headquarters Co. “It re-ally introduces a new aspect of battle by introducing reconnaissance and surveillance opposed to focusing primarily on destroying the objective.”Of the 29 Soldiers who tried out for the platoon, only 13 were selected.

Story by Staff Sgt. Karenlee Axe, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment

East Range obstacle course (U.S. Army Photo by Grace Lu, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)

A Soldier from 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd BCT. 25th ID, jumps off the high dive dur-ing the Combat Water Survival Assessment, Nov. 6, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Lt. Grace Lu, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regti-ment, 3rd BCT, 25th ID)

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Soldiers of the 25th Infantry Division said farewell to the division’s 18 most recent retirees during a retirement ceremony at Sgt. Smith Theater, here, Sept. 18.“Today marks the transition point in their lives, these leaders and their families,” said Col. Brian Eifler, com-mander, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, and guest speaker of the ceremony.“Many (of the retirees) will continue to serve our na-tion in DOD (Department of Defense) agencies,” Eifler continued. “Some will be pilots, some will start their own business, some will simply start or continue to raise their families. We even have a novelist.“(But today) they step out of uniform for the last time and into a new chapter in their lives,” Eifler concluded.Each retiree received a retirement award and certifi-cate, as well as a certificate of appreciation signed by President Barack Obama, a retirement pin and a U.S. flag.And while many have already decided what they are going to do postretirement, there are some who will

take their time in deciding their next move.“I haven’t completely decided what I am going to do af-ter retirement,’ said Sgt. 1st Class Randy Von Magnus, a retiree from 325th Bde. Support Battalion, 3rd BCT.No matter where their path may lead, Eifler best summed up what these Soldiers’ careers have meant in a few short words of encouragement.“These patriots have clearly left their mark on the force,” said Eifler. “You (the retirees) have sacrificed much and have earned the right to be proud.”Retirees “stepping into next chapter” in clude the fol-lowing:

Chief Warrant Officer 3 William SwovelandSgt. Maj. Joseph CamachoSgt. 1st Class Eric FieldsSgt. 1st Class Saifoloi Filisi Jr.Sgt. 1st Class Shannon GreenoSgt. 1st Class Randy Von MagnusStaff Sgt. Rocky CadabonaStaff Sgt. John Crowder

1st Lt. Kolby Kendrick, Co. D, 2nd Bn., 27th Inf. Regt., applies a pressure bandage to a simulated casu-alty as he attempts to earn the Expert Infantryman Badge, July 30. (Photo by Sgt. Brian Erickson, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs)

3BCT BIDS FAREWELL TO NEWEST RETIREES

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Com-mand Sgt. Maj. David Clark handed over his title of senior enlisted ad-viser of 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division to Com-mand Sgt. Maj. Timothy Johnson during a change of responsibility ceremony at F Quad, here, Oct. 29.

“A standard bearer is the one who Soldiers look up to for an example,” said Col. Brian Eifler, commander, 3rd BCT. “Command Sgt. Maj. Clark is the enforcer of standards and, more importantly, he is a leader, a developer, and leaves be-hind a tremendous legacy modeling a standard for all of us to strive and meet.”

Clark thanked the Soldiers for all the positive things that the brigade

has accomplished during his time as command sergeant major.

“To all our leaders in the Bronco Brigade, thank you for making it matter,” Clark said. “The Soldiers standing here today are the true tes-tament of our high standards and strong leadership.”

Living up to the legacy he is leav-ing behind, Clark challenged the brigade in his speech.

“Continue to get after it each and every day, living up to the officer, NCO (noncommissioned officer) and Soldier creed,” said Clark.

With a new command sergeant major taking over, Eifler made sure to confirm to the Soldiers that this

is the guy for the job.

“Look no further than Command Sgt. Maj. Johnson; he has been found worthy of this awesome responsibility,” said Eifler. “He has stood the test, has tremendous experience and, most importantly, (has) proven leadership.”

In wrapping up the ceremony, Johnson let the Soldiers know this is where he wants to be.

“I have been looking forward to the opportunity of coming back here and lead since I left eight years ago,” said Johnson. “I am proud to be your new command sergeant major.”

Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy Johnson (front), senior enlisted adviser, 3rd BCT, 25th ID, salutes the brigade commander for the first time as the new brigade command sergeant major during a change of responsibility ceremony, Oct. 29.

Broncos welcome new CSMStory and photo by: Sgt. Brian C. Erickson, 3rd Brigade Combat Team

Soldiers from 3-7th FA Regt., 3rd BCT, 25th ID, remove a M119A2 105mm-towed howitzer from a vehicle as they begin to occupy a Kauai beach point, Nov. 18, for a realistic beach deployment exercise.

PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY BARKING SANDS, Kauai — Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment, “Never Broken,” 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, conducted an exercise, here, Nov. 18-21.“The objective of this exercise was to load a firing platoon and actually fly away to a remote location with coastal environment to conduct beach placement of our artillery platoon,” said Lt. Col. George Hammar, commander, 3-7th FA Regt.In order to get the 3-7th to Kauai, the unit had to call upon Coast Guard, Air Force and Army pilots to transport vehicles and Soldiers across the ocean using helicopters and a C-17 Globemaster III cargo plane.“It was good training for these guys to load up on to the birds, since they have never done it before,” said Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Grigsby, 2nd platoon ser-geant, Battery A, 3-7th FA Regt.When the plane landed at Barking Sands, the Soldiers wasted no time getting the vehicles ready to unload and move toward their objective. The challenge began once they arrived — the Soldiers had 18 minutes to occupy the area with their M119A2 105mm-towed howitzers.“The goal is to be the fastest section on the gun line,”

said Sgt. Tarweh Witherspoon, Btry. A, 3-7th FA Regt.As soon as the Soldiers finished occupying the beach, the missions started coming across the radio from the operations center.According to Grigsby, the sections completed routine crew drills and placement as if the regiment would be firing live rounds off the beach during each firing mis-sion that came across the radio.Between the firing missions the sections took the op-portunity to train Soldiers by working with maps and radios, common skill tasks and cross-training on the weapons system, said Grigsby.“This exercise has given me the opportunity to learn how to operate all the different positions on the weap-on system,” said Pfc. Justin Cook, Btry. A, 3-7th FA Regt.At the end of the exercise, Hammar had nothing but good things to say about what his Soldiers had accom-plished.“We were able to land in an austere environment, roll out the back of the C-17, occupy and be ready to go in the time standard,” said Hammar. “The exercise went very well. The Soldiers did a phenomenal job.”

operation: overloadStory and photo by: Sgt. Brian C. Erickson

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — A Soldier in 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Divi-sion, raised more than $3,000 for Holy Family Home.Sgt. Jonathan Charlot, Company C, was tired of sitting on the sideline while others raised money for the organization, so he put a plan in motion.“I knew what my assets were this year and what I could possibly get from the community to give to the less fortunate people,” said Charlot.Charlot decided to raise money for the organization by collecting glass bottles.“I noticed one night how many beer bottles a bar goes through in a night, so I knew I could use that as a way to raise money for Holy Fam-ily Home,” said Charlot.Once he knew what he was going to do, he went home, made a flier showing how much the Holy Fam-ily Home means to the Wolfhounds

and brought it to a few owners to see if he could get the bottles at the end of the night when they close.After getting approval from some owners, he had to figure out a way to be able to pick up the bottles and still maintain his military duties.In order for him to fit everything into his schedule, he had to get up at 12:30 a.m. and head out to the different points to pick up the bot-tles. At one point, he was collecting from five different locations rang-ing from North Shore to Waikiki.The biggest collection was when he picked up 10,000 bottles in one outing.Every morning, as the sun was about to rise, he would find his way back to the installation and grab a nap before unit physical training.

Charlot started collecting on Oct. 11 and finished Nov. 21. He was able to raise $3,055 for the Holy Family Home organization in that span of time“It just blew me away with how much he was able to raise,” said 2nd Lt. Coren France, platoon leader, Co. C.,2-27th Inf. “What he did is inspir-ing, I am proud of him.”Sgt. Charlot received an Army Commendation Medal for his ef-forts.

Sgt. Jonathan Charlot, Charlie Compnay, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, poses for a picture with the bottles he collected teh night before.

2-27th’s Charlot raises thousandsStory by: Sgt. Brian C. Erickson

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Brig. Gen. Todd Mc-Caffrey, deputy commander (support), 25th Infantry Division, visited the 325th Brigade Support Battalion “Mustangs,” 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th ID’s newly acquired motor pool and Supply Support Ac-tivity (SSA), here, Dec. 3.The visit started with Lt. Col. Irving Cross, command-er, 325th BSB and his company commanders briefing McCaffrey on the battalion’s mission and current ca-pabilities. The brief also included upcoming changes and their long-term effects.McCaffrey reiterated the importance of the Mustangs’ readiness for when the entire brigade is called to deploy, and the importance of re-establishing proper maintenance and training on water and fuel equip-ment.McCaffrey then accompanied Cross to 3rd BCT’s new motor pool, where he was escorted through the differ-ent maintenance shops and briefed on their functions and capabilities by the respective leadership of each section.Company B warrant officers explained and demon-strated the capabilities gained in the new facilities as well as the difficulties remaining. By visiting indi-

vidual sections, McCaffrey was able to gain a full ap-preciation for the dedication of each section and the Blacksmith Maintenance Team as a whole.Once finished at the motor pool, Capt. Guecheon Theobal, Co. A, escorted McCaffrey to the SSA, which his company operates for the brigade. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Daniel Cadena introduced McCaffrey to the new facility.McCaffrey stated that he is proud of how the SSA has postured itself for future success when the automa-tion system changes over to Global Combat Support System (GCSS)-Army. He was also pleased that they had the best conversion scorecard, which shows the amount of errors that need to be fixed prior to con-version to GCSS-Army.After the morning activities, McCaffrey joined the Mustang’s leadership at the 3rd BCT dining facil-ity and a closeout conference in the “Bronco Room.” McCaffrey commented on the success of the unit and how it needs to re-establish lines of communication with its higher level of sustainment.His final recommendation was to transition the units into a more preparedness stance instead of just execu-tion.

Mustangs’ new motor pool reviewed by Brig. Gen. Story by Capt. Benjamin Clapp,325th Brigade Support Battalion

Brig. Gen. Todd McCaffrey (left), deputy commander-support, 25th ID, discusses the workings of a howitzer barrel with Staff Sgt. Jose Villamansatiago, Co. B, 325th BSB, 3rd BCT, 25th ID, during a recent visit to the Mustang’s newly acquired motor pool and Supply Support Activity, Dec. 3. (Photo courtesy 325th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Bde. Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - The 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, dedicated a portion of their dining facility to Staff Sgt. Joseph J. Altmann on Dec. 16, 2013.

Known by those in his unit by just Doc., Altmann, was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division.

Altmann died Dec. 25, 2011 at FOB Bostick, Afghanistan, of injuries suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with small arms fire.

Story by Sgt. Brian C. Erickson, 3rd Brigade Combat Team Public AffairsDFAC unviels Doc. Altmann Room

Col. Brian S. Eifler, commander, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, and Nikki Lee Altmann unveil a display in remembrance of Staff Sgt. Joseph J. Altmann during a dedication ceremony at the brigade dining facility Dec. 16, 2013.

STAY ARMY

Brigade has a new retention NCOICMaster Sgt. Karen FieldsEmail: karen.a.fields.mil@mail.mil

For the latest information regarding policy updates and career progression please contact your unit’s retention NCOs.

A few words from the brigade retention NCOIC

The 3BCT Retention Team consists of the following retention NCOs. If interested in re-enlisting please contact the corresponding retention NCO for your battalion.

SFC Connie Harris, 2-27th INF BN Career Counselor

SFC Axer Marinocriad, 2-35th INF BN Career Counselor

SSG Walton, Wallata, 325 BSB Career Counselor

SSG Wolf, Christopher 3-4 CAV Career Counselor

SGT Valadez, Jaryd 3-4 CAV Retention NCO

SGT Watson, Sara 3-7 FA Career Counselor

SSG Coats, Shykera 3 BSTB Retention NCO

The new Fiscal Year is filled with new challenges and requirements to include a minimum and maximum on the number of Soldiers that will be allowed to reenlist. The FY15 Reenlistment Window is for those Soliders in the rank of SPC and above with an ETS date of 1 Jan 2014 through 30 Sep 2015. Ensure you see your Battalion Career Counselor for all the updates and procedure changes

Bronco Chaplain Corner

Bronco Family,

My Christian faith tells me that prayer is very important. There is something about prayer that is not of this earth. It connects us to our Creator and our God. Peter Kreeft is a professor of Philoso-phy at Boston College. He has written many books and debates and gives lectures all over the country. I was fascinated to read a page from him about prayer. One would think that this highly educated professional would have some formula of how to pray and give great wisdom on the subject. He did not, however give a prescription but rather a simple truth and cuts to the core. He said “just say Jesus, (or “Lord Jesus”, or “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner”). No matter the method, audible or silently He hears us and is close. I will tell you since I have done it myself; it makes a difference and keeps us connected to our God.

Unfortunately the Chaplain Corps at this time in history cannot offer overnight stays at four star Hawaii Hotels for Strong Bonds training. Bronco Resiliency UMT Training (BRUT): will be every first Wednesday of the month. If something changes in regards to funding for these events the 3rd BCT Unit Ministry Teams (UMTs) will ensure that we can have these in our Brigade. I also hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Strong Bonds training for the non-deploying Army is not funded this quarter for fiscal year fourteen. I hope and pray that the funding gets turned on again so we are able to get events. Positively, the UMT will offer short term training beginning in March for Families and Single Soldiers.

Bronco Resiliency UMT Training (BRUT) will offer similar training the first Wednesday of the each month. The training for Families will range from how to fight to Divorce proofing your marriage. The training will occur at various places on the Island and will take place from 0930-1530. Family and Single Soldier training rotates each month. The kick off will be March 5th with a Family train-ing. The next month will be the first Single Soldier event. Please see your individual Battalion Chaplain for details concerning these events. Each Battalion will have slots to attend the training events. There will be fun activities and we will take advantage of things that there are to do on the Island.

God Bless From Chaplain Crowley and SSG Hyer.

Question, comments or in need of a chat call us at the office or cell. The cell phone is text capable too.CH (MAJ) Robert Crowley Brigade Chaplain cell# 770-510-9299 SSG Michael Hyer Brigade Chaplain Assistant Office # 808-655-8441

UPCOMING EVENTS

January16th - BSB Car wash

February12th-13th - 325 BSB candy gram service for Valentine’s

March15th - 3-4 CAV Spring Ball

26th - 2-35 Cacti spouses “Take arms day”

May30th - 2-35 Cacti Ball

June16th - 2-35 Change of Command17th- 2-27 Change of Command18th - 3-4 Change of Command

19th - 3 BSTB Change od Command20th - 325 BSB Change of Command

27th - BDE Change of Command