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FREEDOM/GUARDIAN
ATSCOM/164TH TAOG
Volume 2, Issue 11 November 2011
Month of the Military
Family
National American Indian
Heritage Month
November 3
Garrison Workforce
Briefing, Theater,
0930-1330
November 6
End Daylight Savings
Time
November 7
WIND Meeting,
Regimental Conference
Room, 1000-1100
November 10
Veterans Day Ceremony,
Veterans Park
November 11
Veterans Day
November 14
DONSA
November 18
Newcomers Welcome
Briefing, The Landing,
0830-1030
November 24
Thanksgiving Day
If you have questions or suggestions concerning this newsletter, please don’t hesitate to contact Marie
Stallworth, FRSA for 164th TAOG, Bldg. 30501, Cairns Army Airfield, Fort Rucker, AL 36362. Telephone:
334-255-8919 or Email: [email protected]
COL James Macklin, Brigade Commander
Visit us at www.facebook.com/ATSCOMTAOG
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HHC 164TH TAOG
HHC and 597th Soldier and Spouse,
I would like to officially welcome the Sol-
diers and Spouses of the 597th Maintenance Detachment to our
family readiness group. Our first combined meeting I think
was a success and I hope that each of you continue to partici-
pate in this thriving organization. Be aware that this month has
two holidays with double the opportunity to spend ample time
with the family. Just be safe over the holidays and take care of
yourself and your family.
UPCOMING FAMILY EVENTS
Our monthly Hail and Farewell will be on 4 November at the
Ft. Rucker Bowling Alley at 1130. We will be welcoming 1 Soldier into the unit that will be
working in the personnel management office. The following week is the FRG Social with a
cooking class given by Eduardo Renta. The social will be back at the usual time and place,
The Commons at 1800. We need to have an RSVP by 4 November who plans on attending.
This way we can purchase the supplies before the class the following week. This will be the
only social event for the month but there are also fundraising opportunities. Check out the
fundraising page for more information.
UPCOMING TRAINING EVENTS
For the month of November, the Soldiers will be preparing equipment for upcoming field ex-
ercises as well as conducting a 6 mile road march in full uniform with a ruck sack. They have
all done well on the past two 4 mile marches and they are looking forward to this next chal-
lenge. Every few weeks we had a couple more miles as we work towards our goal of 12 miles
happening at the beginning of the New Year.
GERMAN ARMED FORCES PROFICIENCY BADGE COMPETITION
The Warhawks have 5 Soldiers that have been training diligently to compete for the German
Armed Forced Proficiency Badge; SPC Young, SGT Jarrell, SGT McManus, SGT Baldwin,
and myself. For the past 4 weeks, the 5 of us have been working every morning on running,
sprinting, shot put throwing, long jumping, swimming, as well as a 7.5 mile ruck march to top
it off. It has been exciting and challenging for many but as you read, this will be in the com-
petition phase with a completion date of 4 November. Wish us luck.
I would like to clarify a recent email that went out about our Facebook site. The site that our
FRG will be using to receive information is the ATSCOM/TAOG FRG site. Please reference
that for all questions. http://www.facebook.com/#!/ATSCOMTAOG
~Warhawk 6
Families of the 597th,
The change in weather means a change in season. Winter will soon be here and with that
comes the cold temperatures so be prepared to bundle up. I encourage each of you to get
out and enjoy all that Fort Rucker has to offer. Please take a look at the Fort Rucker MWR
website to see what all is taking place around the local area.
This past month‟s calendar was very busy. We pushed out our new SRA 18 team and
welcomed back the Soldiers of SRA 17. SFC Bernal and I are very proud of what they have
done while we stand ready to support the spouses of SRA 18.
Of course, the Reorganization of the 597th to a detachment was of great significance to the
unit. CPT Brad Deloach and his wife Rebecca will certainly be missed. CPT Deloach has
dedicated the last 12 months of his life to this organization in preparation of the detachment.
He will definitely leave the 597th better than he found it. CPT Deloach will be moving to
the HHC 164th TAOG S-3 in preparation for the upcoming ATSSE deployment. Dejah and
I wish him and Rebecca the best on their next assignment. Thank you Sir for a job well
done!
The combined HHC/597th FRG meeting for this month is on the night of the 8th. I want to
invite each of you to come out enjoy in the cooking event planned. This will allow you, the
Family member, to see what you can do when it comes to creating a Thanksgiving Feast. I
know some of you have to work, but these types of events will be on-going, so please come
when you can.
It is amazing how fast the time goes. The month of November also highlights Veterans
Day. I ask that everyone takes time to think of what that means. It is a time to celebrate
what your Soldier does for this great Nation. Did you know that our Armed Forces make up
less than one percent of our total population? Our all volunteer force is the best in the world
and you should be proud of your Soldier. This time also marks a chance for us to remember
those who sacrifice everyday for our great nation.
The Soldiers of 597th continue to impress the command, and I am very proud to be a part of
this outstanding organization. If there is anything that Dejah or I can do for you, please to
do not hesitate to ask.
Fast and Furious!
597TH MAINTENANCE DETACHMENT
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CHAPLAIN
Hello 164th TAOG Family!
“Remember to Say Thanks”
During this time last year several Soldiers from the unit left
their families and deployed to Kuwait. Shortly after, my
assistant and I were planning to conduct a battlefield circu-
lation to visit the troops in Afghanistan for Thanksgiving.
Upon arriving at Farah, Afghanistan, our final stop, there
was not a MacDonald‟s, IHOP, Starbucks Coffee Shop or
even a Wal-Mart. That‟s right, no Wal-Mart! It quickly
reminded me, how often we take things for granted. On
Thanksgiving Day, however, my new Family and I made a
bee-line to the dining facility and as Apple Bee‟s would say “We ate good in the
neighborhood.” Even though I was not with my immediate Family, I remembered to
thank God that my Family in the USA was doing well. Often times, if we are not careful,
we can become overly engulfed by what we do not have, and fail to remember to thank
God for what we do have! One such Biblical story illustrates an ungrateful act by a group
blessed by God.
In Luke 17:12-17, “As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met
him … When he saw them, he said, „Go, show yourselves to the priests.‟ And as they
went, they were cleansed. One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising
God in a loud voice.” This story points out several reasons as to why we should be grate-
ful.
First, all ten men had a need to be healed of leprosy. Due to this disease, they
were not allowed to enter the city to be with their families. They could not enjoy the com-
fort of their home, attend church, and could not be employed. In the midst of a vital need
among them, which they could not resolve on their own, they saw hope in God.
Secondly, with His unfailing love, God had mercy upon them in their hour of need
and miraculously cured them of the dreadful disease. In Luke 17, verses 17-18, Luke re-
veal three questions: “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Was no one
found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” Basically, only one out of
the ten healed men displayed an act of gratefulness and remembered to say thanks to God
for the blessing he received.
The purpose of this story is to challenge us to be thankful for God‟s blessings and
to glorify Him with praise. Has God ever made provisions for you during your hour of
need? During this Thanksgiving Day, do not mirror the nine men with unthankful atti-
tudes, but give thanks to God, just as one of the ten men did for his healing. In the words
of a hymnologist, “Count your blessings, name them one by one, see what God hath
done.” Surely, after counting, you too will remember to say thanks to God for meeting
needs in your life. Happy Thanksgiving!
164th TAOG UMT
CH (MAJ) A. Gerald DuBose SSG Farrington Office: 255-8968 BB: 470-6436
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hails
MAJ John Fernan SPC Dafeney Williams
The next Hail and Farewell for HHC 164th TAOG will be 4 November
2011 from 1130-1300 at the Fort Rucker Bowling
Alley. Families are welcome to participate!
Featured Soldier of the Month
SSG Jacob Dockery is the featured Soldier for November. He joined the
Army in 2003 out of Jacksonville, Florida, and attended basic training at Fort
Jackson, South Carolina. He completed (AIT) Advance individual training for
25Q (Multi-channel Transmissions Operator Maintainer) in 2003 but later
reclassified to a 25B (Information Systems Analysis) in 2006. He currently works
in the communication field with an emphasis on computers. SSG Dockery has
completed a 12 month tour at Camp Red Cloud in Korea and three deployments,
two to Iraq and one to Kuwait. His achievements include three Army
Commendation medals and two Army Achievement medals. He is currently on
track to graduate with an Associate’s Degree from Enterprise State in December
and later will attend Florida Institute of Technology where he will pursue a degree
in Computer Information Systems. SSG Dockery became a newlywed as of
September 26, 2011 to his beautiful wife, Jessica, with the ceremony being held at
the Walt Disney World resort.
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FAMILY READINESS SUPPORT ASSISTANT, FRSA
TRIBUTE TO THE MILITARY FAMILY
POC: Marie Stallworth, FRSA, 255-8919/
Fort Rucker Festival Field:
Date: 5 November 11
Time: 10:00 a.m.-2p.m.
In conjunction with AAAA Chili Cookoff, activities and events will
include:
Recognition of Military Families of Excellence
Recognition of Essay and Art Contest Winners
Fun Activities for the entire family
Children‟s Inflatables
Entertainment
Check out the Fort Rucker FMWR Facebook page for details on all of the activities and discounts for Sol-
dier and their Families during the month of November. You can receive discounts from the following:
Center Library, Arts & Crafts Center, Automotive Skills Center, Leisure Travel, Riding Stables, Outdoor
Recreation/Lake Lodging, Silver Wings Golf Course, Physical Fitness Facilities, Child Youth & School
Services, Rucker Lanes, The Landing, The Landing Zone, & Starbucks!
ACS will also have an information table and offer cake each Tuesday in November at the PX from 11:30
a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
Hello Warhawks and welcome to the new Soldiers and
Spouses of 597th.
I think our first meeting went very well and I am
looking forward to upcoming events with each of you.
I would really like to encourage those interested to
come out to the cooking class and learn to make a
special Thanksgiving dish. The FRG is supporting
this event so no money is required and daycare can be provided just as usual. There might
even be some door prices.
If you would like to work at the Thrift Shop, there will be a couple opportunities in
November. The hours are from 10-2, Wednesday through Friday, but you can work
whatever length works best with your schedule. Every little things counts.
We always continue to need volunteers, especially with the upcoming holidays. Check out
the fundraising flyer for more information on how you can participate. Volunteers are
important and it is with volunteers that this unit can be successful in communications,
planning, and execution. Those really put forth the effort and provide time with the unit
will be awarded accordingly. We like to recognize those that give their time as a thank you
and appreciation for what you do. Please help out where you can by letting me know what
you can offer to the company, anything can help.
~Megan
TAOG FRG LEADER
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November 4th
Promotion Points Parent Support Program,
9-11 am at the Early Childhood Activity
Center, Bldg. 3705, Dean St. Please contact
FAP at 255-3898.
November 7th & 14th
Divorce/Separation Co-Parenting Workshop,
9am-12pm at the Early Childhood Activity
Center, Bldg 3705, Dean St. Please contact
FAP at 255-3898
November 8th
Stress Management Workshop, 9am-12 pm at
the Early Childhood Activity Center, Bldg
3705, Dean St. Please contact FAP at
255-3898
November 10th
FRG Power Training, 8:00am-12:00pm, Bldg.
5700, Rm 371F. For more information con-
tact Curtis Williams at
255-9578
November 15th
Hunter Education Courses, 5:30pm-9:30pm,
Adams Hall, Bldg. 5419, Rm 120, Contact
Outdoor Recreation, 255-4040
November 22nd & 29th
Anger Management Workshop, 9am-11:30am,
Early Childhood Activity Center, For child-
care and registration contact FAP at 255-3898
http://www.dliflc.edu/index.html
Soldiers now can earn up to 16 promotion points for completing
the Headstart2 language training program. Soldiers must register
for an Army Training Requirements and Resources System ac-
count, known as ATTRS, to earn points in any of those target
languages. For now, promotion points only apply to enlisted sol-
diers. Officers don't earn promotion points. The following link
is what published in reference to how Soldiers can earn
promotion points for completion of Headstart2:
http://www.army.mil/article/67702/
Onlinelanguagetrainingnowearnspromotionpoi
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6:15 p.m. to 10:15
KiD’s CoRnEr
Family & MWR Ornament Contest
Prizes awarded to first-place entries in the following categories: 3-4 years, 6-8 years, and
9-11 years. An overall winner will also be awarded and will help light the Post Christmas Tree at
the Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 1, 2011. Ornaments may be turned in to the Youth
Services Center, Child Development Center, or Central Registration in Bldg. 5700. All entries will
be displayed on the Post Christmas Tree. Please label your entry with the child‟s name and age, and the
guardian‟s name and contact information. For more information, please call 255-1749.
“Family is a circle of strength and love…
With every birth and every union the cir-
cle grows…Every joy shared adds more
love…Every crisis faced together makes
the circle grow stronger.”
To apply as a TAOG FRG Volunteer, simply
contact Marie Stallworth, FRSA,
[email protected]/334-255-8919
Remember, all volunteer must be registered in
VMIS, www.armyonesource.com. Contact us for
help!!!!
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Fort Rucker Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Enjoy a delightful evening of music, hot chocolate, the
lighting of the post Christmas Tree, and a very special visitor
from the North Pole from 5-6pm! Afterward, enjoy
complimentary photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus at The
Landing - they may also have some treats for those good
girls and boys! A buffet-style dinner will also be available
for purchase at The Landing following the ceremony. Buffet
choice of pasta and sauces, salad bar, assorted cookies, tea,
soda, and coffee. Adults-$8, 12 and under $5, children 3 and
under are free. Families of 4-2adults & 2 kids 12 &
under-$20.
Event is free and open to the public. EFMP friendly. In case
of inclement weather, the event will take place at The
Landing. For more information, please call 255-1749 or visit
ftruckermwr.com.
Check out www.ftruckermwr.com to find out
what’s happening in the Fort Rucker
Community. Also, Like us on facebook.com/
ATSCOMTAOG.
