Guardian Family, Since I’m the Battalion Commander I will take advantage of this opportunity to express how pleased I am with the direction and accomplishments of the battalion. Specifically, the Drill Sergeants and company Command Teams are doing a phenomenal job transforming civilians into Soldiers. Just recently, Bravo Company pioneered the Army’s new Rifle Marksmanship Program and achieved amazing results—91% first time “GO” rating and qualified 100% of their Trainees. Echo Company followed suit with 88% first time “GO” rating and also qualified 100%. Charlie Company continues to be the BN Command Team’s expeditionary training pioneers; first with the FTX III Omega Squad and soon with the Urban Operations Omega Squad Training. Alpha and Delta Companies are doing an outstanding job with training their new cycles with approximately 1/2 of their Trainees being high school juniors. I imagine they will need some much deserved leave following these two cycles. The staff continues to juggle the requirements of all five companies in different cycles and dealing with the good ideas the CSM and I come up with. Thanks to the entire Bat-talion for doing an outstanding job. If you haven’t noticed, we are NOW in the Missouri Summer where temperatures are reaching upper 90s and with the high humidity, the effects are like sitting in a sauna well over 100 degrees. Take some time to prepare your families to combat the effects of sun, heat and humidity. Enjoy the Summer but make sure you are protected! I’ve spent nearly a quarter of a century in the Army and have seen many Army Families destroyed because of the lack of balancing personal lives with the responsibilities and priorities of the Army. Like most Soldiers, it is easy to ask our families to forgive us for missing significant family and personal priorities. The basic training environment is a very demanding situation, but we must be able to balance the priorities of the Army with our personal needs. I ask the families help remind their Soldier to seek balance and take advantage of the few moments and make those precious moments count. As we come to the conclusion of the fiscal year 2014 (September 30 2014), Soldiers who have ex-cess leave will lose those days. Do not let your Soldier lose the leave days, they have earned. Thank you for your support to your Soldier, Sincerely LTC Alexis (Lex) Neal

Guardian 6 says, “Be balanced”

Points of Interest

Suicide Prevention Aids:

For Families Too! https://

www.us.army.mil/suite/

page/503094

JOIN 3-10 FACE-

BOOK: “Battalion

Frg Guardians”

Comprehensive Resil-

ience Modules for Sol-

diers and Family Mem-

bers: http://

www.army.mil/CSF/

Remember BOSS!! http://

www.fortleonardwoodm

wr.com/boss.php

G6 & G&7

MWR & Event Info

1

2-3

A Co 4

B Co 5

C Co 6

D Co 7

E Co 8

Chaplain

Resiliency

9

“This newsletter contains official and unofficial information.” The inclusion of some unofficial information in this FRG newsletter has not increased the cost to the Government, in accordance with DOD 4525.8-M.

Guardian Family, In the last seven months, I have had the opportunity to work with some of the best Officers, Non-Commissioned Offi-cers, and civilians in my 23 years of service. Just like all units in the Army, Soldiers rotate out and leave behind their footprints on the organization. I feel confident that these Soldiers and Leaders will move on and create new footprints in their next organizations. I would like to highlight 1SG Hughes (A CO), CPT Franchitti (B CO), 1SG Bonilla and CPT Meany (C CO) and Ms. Elizabeth for their outstanding contributions to the Guardian battalion. These leaders have been excellent mentors and role models for the Soldiers within the battalion. Take the time between assign-ments to reenergize and enjoy the family. The Battalion Commander puts a lot of emphasis on balance, this is your opportunity tip the scale toward your family, you have earned it. Thank you and your family for your continued ser-vice and support to the Army. I would also like to recognize the new leadership that has been added to the battalion, 1SG Davis and CPT Nobles of (E CO). They have become valued members of the Guardian Team. I look forward to seeing the direction they take Echo Company. As for the Soldiers, civilians and family members of the Guardian battalion that keep us moving in the right direction, thank you for your tireless days of grinding and getting after our mission. The Battalion Commander and I, recognize the countless hours you dedicate to transforming civilians into Soldiers. It’s a mission few can accomplish as suc-cessful as you have. I am very proud to be part of an organization that is filled with so many professional Officers, NCO’s, Soldiers and civilians. Courage and Fidelity!! Sincerely, CSM Chris Grant

Volume IV Issue 2 April-June 2014 (FY 14 3rd Q)

Guardian 7

Newcomer’s Orientation

Jul 17th/Aug 21st, 0830 Main Post Chapel

Parent’s Day Bowling

Jul 24th, 1100-2100, $1/game, Daugherty

Youth Sports Coaches Needed

Soccer, Flag Football, B-ball, Track, Cheer

Call 596-0209

Cardboard Boat Race!

Aug 16th, 1000 TA 250 Lake

Call 596-6913 to

register

Upcoming Events!

Participate in the Commander’s Cup 3-10!

Guardian Guidon

What’s There to Do?

Check out FLW website for

Apr-Jun community events:

There’s a lot to do. Check-

out all the fun things at…

http://

www.fortleonardwoodmwr.

com

CYS has free child-

care available two

nights a month for

those attending an

FRG meeting: July 3 & 15—1800-

2030 Aug 7 & 19—1800-

2030 Make sure your chil-

dren are registered

with CYS the week

prior!

Call 573-596-0200

Page 2

Who: All families, friends,

and personnel of the Guard-

ian BN

What:: Softball Games

When: Thursdays at 1800 or

1900

Where: Sports Complex B

off Minnesota

Come cheer on your 3-10

team!!

Do You Know?

3rd Bn, 10th Infantry

has participated in 24

military campaigns

from the Civil War

to World War II. The Battalion won

the French Croix de

Guerre (War Cross)

for its gallantry at

Moselle River in

WWII.

Golf season is

In full swing! Red, White, and Blue

Golf Scramble Jul 5 Commander’s Golf

Scrambles:

1200, Fridays -

Jun 11

Aug 8

Sep 12

Piney Valley G.C.

Movie in the

Park

August 22

2100

Free and open

to the public

(no pets)

Guardian Guidon Page 2

SKIES Unlimited

Classes

Learn to Swim $45 DFC

Gymnastics @Pippin YC

Martial Arts: M/W@CDC

Dance: $35/mo at School

of Perf. Arts Music&Movement $40

Piano, Guitar, Violin and

Voice lessons:

Private, 30 min $60

Group, 60 min $43

Call 573-596-0200/0120

For more info!

Davidson Fitness Center Pool is

CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS

through 1 Aug 14.

Mission training can be done at Lieber

Heights Pool 0730-1030, with PT 0500-0630

and lap swim 0630-0730 and 1130-1230

Upcoming MWR Events!

Guardian Guidon Page 4

Alpha

Company

News

CONGRATS!

SSG Ngov: Drill Sergeant of Cycle 02-14

SSG Ngov and family (baby daughter)

SSG Galvan and family (baby daughter)

Omega Squad 4 June 14

HAILS: WELCOME

SFC Bright as the incoming 1SG

SSG Galvan and Family

SSG Smith and Family FAREWELLS

We are saddened to see 1SG Hughes and his fam-

ily leave, but they will be enjoying their new as-

signment in Miami. Both you and Brandi who

had contributed so much to the Titan and

Guardian Family will be truly missed!

We are also saddened at the loss of one of our

exceptional Drill Sergeants, DS Harrigan. She

won both Drill Sergeant of the Cycle and Support

of the Cycle during her time in Alpha Company.

Good luck SSG Harrigan!!

Titan 6

Greetings!!! We are excited to announce the new-

est arrivals to our Titan Family. DS Ngov and wife

Kim had a beautiful baby daughter Katana. We

would also like to welcome DS Galvan and his fam-

ily to the team and they brought with them an-

other beautiful baby daughter name Charalei born

May 30. Although we are excited to announce

our smallest Titans, we are sad to let the BEST

first sergeant in the battalion go. 1SG Hughes had

been a tremendous asset to this great organiza-

tion. He has been the backbone and the one that

kept everything running. His technical and tactical

expertise, organization skills, and inspirational

speeches will be truly missed. - CPT Barnes -

1SG’s Corner As the new Titan 7, I want to take

this time to wish the Hughes’ family

best wishes with their new duty sta-

tion. As for the Cadre members of A Co

3-10 IN, I know we have the best

Team in the BDE, and I can’t wait

to work with all of you.

Exceptional Family Day at LORA

05 June 2014

Bushmasters

Bushmasters Page 5 Guardian Guidon

Bravo Company: Hails & Farewells

Special Announcements......

Accolades:

SSG Sequeira

DS of the Cycle 02-14

Join Bravo Company

facebook page and

catch all the great

photos of your DS

training Soldiers.

“The Way Ahead”

Grad Date: 17 Jul 2014

Change of Command

18 Jul 2014

Cycle Reset: ends 18 Jul - 11 Aug 2014

We are scheduled to pick up

Soldiers 11Aug 2014

B CO is saddened to re-port our latest Cadre

departure:

SFC Crain and Cari Crain PCS to Camp Casey,

South Korea

B CO is excited to welcome our newest templar

member:

o Kenshin Alexander Taylor was born on 3 June 2014 in Tokyo, Japan from SSG Tay-lor Dale and Rika!

Templar Command Team This past Quarter has been a successful one for our Cadre: SSG Willis has made the list for promotion to Sergeant First Class. The Company has excelled through the Battalion’s Initial Command Inspection in all areas. Kudos to each and everyone of B Co’s Cadres. Three Cadre have undergone surgery this past quarter but have all recovered well: SSG Austin, 1LT Luster and SSG Givens. Families: Kenshin Alexander Taylor was born on 3 June 2014 in Tokyo, Japan from SSG Taylor Dale and Rika. Both mother and son are in good health! A handsome addition to the Bravo Templar family. Take a peak at the little munchkin below :)

Page 6 Guardian Guidon

C7

C6

Charlie Company, As my duty of responsibility comes to an end, I look back and enjoyed every day that I spent with the Company and all of the won-derful Drill Sergeants and Cadre that made it enjoyable. As we head into Summer, I rec-ommend that you explore some of FLW’s outdoor recreational areas both on and off post. Take care Centurions and continue to uphold the Charlie Company legacy.

-1SG Jimmy Bonilla (706) 536-2444

jimmy.bonilla.mil@mail.mil

Congratulations to SFC Strahl for his selection as the Post Drill Sergeant of the Quarter. His superior efforts this Quarter are truly deserving of recognition. SSG Rivera led 2nd Pla-toon Pitbulls to win the Drill and Ceremonies (D&C) competition on June 11, 2014. SSG Rivera and the Pitbulls distinguished themselves by executing D&C with discipline and precision. Congratulations 2nd Platoon Pitbulls! Congratulations to 3rd Platoon Death Dealers for winning the top overall final Army Physical Fitness Test score!

Centurions, Our shared time is coming to an end as we prepare to welcome CPT Norgard. Truly what I will miss the most is serving with out-standing Drill Sergeants and cadre that make C Company a special place. Although this assignment is ending, my commitment to everyone assigned here will not. I am always available. Thank you for the hard work you, Soldiers and family, have given to this organization. The Sol-diers who have graduated through us are a leg-acy worth being proud of. Rock, Charlie, Rock!

-Captain Dan Meany

(907) 750-7095 daniel.p.meany.mil@mail.mil

SSG Elisan, DS

SSG Jones, DS 1LT Keshel, XO

CPT Martz , Texas

FRG News

Hails Farewells

Our next FRG meeting will be on July 3rd at the Go-kart track at 5pm. We will review the upcoming training events, late nights during the next training cycle.

Company News

Check our Facebook for photos and news

Page 7

Comments

CPT Chad E. Williams

Regard your soldiers as your children, and they

will follow you into the deepest valleys; look on

them as your own beloved sons, and they will

stand by you even unto death.

-Sun Tzu

Praetorian 6

Births

Congratulations to the Helton family, SSG Helton and his wife brought a baby girl into the world .

Hails D CO is excited to welcome the arrival of: DS Manela when she graduates from the Drill Sergeant Course.

Farewells:

D CO wishes the best of luck to the following cadre:

SSG(P) Martin and family SFC Salvati

Delta Company News Extra, Extra, Read all about it!!!!!!

Cycle 03-14

Pickup:

23 June 2014

Special Announcements

FRG

Delta Company will continue to support the Battalion FRG events. D Co will also open team building events to the families of our cadre during cycle reset.

MWR Information:

Go to the FLW Website at:

www.fortleonardwoodmwr.co

m for more details.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Delta-

Company-3rd-BN-10th-Infantry-Regiment/

Guardian Guidon

Misc Info:

This past cycle was a challeng-ing one, but we got through it. We had a three week cycle reset and we took advantage of our time by authorizing block leave and refitting for the up-coming cycle. We are expect-ing the arrival of 3 new Drill Sergeants, we are excited to bring in some new personalities into the Praetorian family.

Next Fill: June 23, 2014

Next Graduation: August

Page 8 Guardian Guidon

Gladiator 7 Comments

1SG Donnie Davis

I am elated to serve as the First Sergeant of

Echo Company, an I look forward to the

challenges ahead. To the cadre and drill ser-

geants thanks for the warm welcome. I chal-

lenge the Drill Sergeants of E CO. to main-

tain the Army standard in transforming civil-

ian volunteers into competent, confident

and disciplined Soldiers to live by the Army

values. Continue to train them to be physical

and mentally prepared to transition into

their next phase of IET Training. Within my

first three weeks I appreciate the hard work

and dedication the cadre and drill sergeants

demonstrate daily. This company would not

be as successful if not for the sacrifice they

make daily. Gladiator 7 out.

26-27 JUN: Field Training

Exercise 2

14-17 JUL: Field Training

Exercise 3

17 JUL: Night Infiltration

Course; Rites of Passage

23 JUL: Family Day

24 JUL: Graduation

1SG Davis

DS Egan

DS Hernandez

DS Battle - Italy

DS Auzenne - 58th Trans

DS Roberts - 43rd

Reception BN

Hails

Farewells

Echo Company

Comments

CPT Benjamin Nobles

As the new Echo Company Commander,

I would like to take this opportunity to

formally thank everyone who helped my

first few weeks of command go smoothly .

As a new commander, I am truly fortu-

nate to have inherited such a professional

and well-run company from CPT Black.

Each one of you has stepped up to the

plate and are doing a great job of training

our latest group over 220 new trainees

(not to mention breaking in a new com-

pany Command Team). I look forward to working with everyone here at Echo and

across the battalion as we continue the

process of turning civilians into Soldiers.

Gladiator 6 Out.

Gladiator 6

Cycle Schedule 25-26 JUN: Spouses’ Day

27 JUN: Green Dragon

Ball

30 JUN: Company FRG

Meeting

04 JUL: Post Independ-

ence Day Celebration

23 JUL: FRG Meeting,

Hail and Farewell

FRG/Events

http://www.facebook.com/pages/

EchoCompany3dBattalion10thIn-

fantryRegiment

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2. Choose the tasks you wish to undertake.

3. Learn to say “No” gracefully.

4. Don’t procrastinate.

5. Renegotiate your commitments when necessary.

6. Acknowledge you can’t do it all (You’re only human).

7. Recognize your stress levels early and do what you can.

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~For more info, go to www.how-to-self.com

Chaplain’s Corner by CPT Opp

Page 9

Don’t Be Afraid!

God did not give us a

spirit of fear, but of

power, love and sound

thinking. ~ 2 Tim. 1:7

6 Ways to Celebrate Your Freedom!

Champions of Resiliency Bethany Hamilton: Shark Attack to Soul Surfer

Stress Busting Tip

Do Right.

~Deborah Smith Peques

(30 Days to Taming Your Stress)

Give a man a fish and

you feed him for a

day. Teach a man how to

fish and you feed him

for a life-time.

~Chinese Proverb

Guardian Guidon

1. Invite Friends Over for a BBQ.

2. Host a Backyard Party.

3. Reflect on the Cost of Freedom.

4. Go to the Lake to Swim and Fish.

5. Go see a Fireworks Show.

6. Watch Patriotic Films.

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through her story of determination, faith and hope.

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off her left arm and seemed to end her career as a rising

surf star. Miraculously, just one month after the attack, Bethany returned to the water and just over a year later

won her first National title. In 2007, Bethany realized

her dream of surfing professionally and since then her

story has been told in an autobiography and in the 2011

film, Soul Surfer. She also married Adam. Dirks in 2013.

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