ROTC Alumni Board President

This past year convinced me even more that we are in good hands. CMU's Cadets whom I have met demonstrate numerous leadership qualities: dedication, initiative, bearing, knowledge, tact, focus and more. I witnessed their achievements at an April awards ceremony and their Commissioning Ceremony in May. As always their Mili-tary Ball was an exciting, enjoyable evening. General Colin Powell complimented them also during his January speech at Central.

In closing, I want to commend LTC Thayer, his cadre and staff. They have been key to the proven success of Central's Cadets. Theodore Hummel Class of 1958

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Alumni Newsletter Central Michigan University ROTC Chippewa Battalion

2012-2013

Volume 13 / Fall 2013

ROTC 2012-13

PMS LTC Greg Thayer, SMI MSG Darrell Bailey

with Cadet Battalion Commander Jessica Slavin and Cadet Command Sergeant Major Andrew Prueter

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The State of the Chippewa Battalion

Commander, Professor of Military Science

LTC Greg Thayer

Greeting s Chippewa Battalion! We just completed another outstanding year, and we’re starting a new one with the dedication & completion of the much needed Field Leaders Reaction Course! I would like to thank all the Alumni, Uni-versity Staff, and other donors for their support on the project, and a special thanks to former PMS LTC Aaron Kalloch for his idea, and Alumni Class of 65 BG John Kulhavi for his vision and drive for the project. Thank you gentlemen!

CMU’s ROTC Battalion is one built on a legacy of excellence, and our Cadets are continuing that legacy in everything they do. The Alumni should be proud of them, I know I am.

We have an outstanding program here at CMU, and our exceptional Cadre and Staff are committed to providing the best training and support to our Cadets.

Our Cadets have excelled in every way over the past year. This summer we sent 33 Cadets to camp (LDAC), a record number (at least over the past 25

years) for the Chippewa Battalion. At LDAC our Cadets excelled at every endeavor, achieving a physical fit-ness test average score of 274 out of 300 points, earning 9 excellence ratings, and 5 Cadets earning the cov-eted Recondo Badge.

Of note, this past December 2LT Joe Graffeo placed 21’st out of 5500 Cadets who accessed for Commission-ing, placing him in the top 1% in the Nation.

This past winter, CDT John Grabow was awarded the Association of the United States Army’s Golden Saber award at the Greater Michigan Awards Banquet for being selected as the number 1 Cadet in the State of Michigan, possibly another first for the Chippewa Battalion.

During the last Ranger Challenge Competition our Cadets placed 2nd in the rifle marksmanship portion of the event, beating out 42 other teams.

That being said, we need .22 long rifle ammo. I would like to thank BG Kulhavi again for his donation of funds to purchase new competition rifles and pistols for the Battalion. My intent is that every 2LT leaves CMU knowing how to shoot proficiently with both the rifle and pistol, and with the shortage of ammo across the Na-tion, it’s becoming difficult to train to the level we need to meet that intent. So if you have a box of .22 long rifle you’re not using we could sure use it!

We are ramping up for the many events this year, one of which is the Senior’s Broadening Experience from 18 to 22 OCT, where we take the Seniors to Gettysburg battlefield to do a battlefield analysis & staff ride, then travel to the Nation’s Capitol where they visit Arlington and brief on an American who is buried there and their significant contributions to our Country, and then we culminate with the Association of the United Sates Army annual convention. This trip is funded by Terry Moore, CMU Alumni Class of 65, and everyone involved learns and grows immensely from this trip. Thank you, Mr. Moore for your continued support! As our pro-gram grows, the financial need for this trip increases as well. If you could see your way to sending any amount of support, it will be greatly appreciated.

In closing, again I’d like to congratulate and thank the Cadre, Staff, and Cadets of the Battalion for their hard work and dedication to our organization, the University and our Country, it is truly a privilege to be serving America here at CMU.

Sincerely, LTC Greg Thayer.

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DECEMBER 2012 JOSEPH E. GRAFFEO* Branched: Aviation (Active Duty) Hometown: Huntsville, AL CURRIE A. TIGHE (FSU) Branched: Medical (Army Nurse) Hometown: Midland, MI

MAY 2013 MATTHEW ALEXANDER* Branched: Aviation (Active Duty) Hometown: Clarkston, MI CAMERON ALLEN Branched: Military Police (National Guard) Hometown: Howell, MI MALORIE COLE (FSU) Branched: Adjutant General Corps (Active Duty) Hometown: Howard City, MI JEWEL COLON (FSU) Branched: Adjutant General Corps (National Guard) Hometown: Grand Blanc, MI JOHN-MARK GRABOW* Branched: Armor (Active Duty) Hometown: LeRoy, MI JOSHUA HOISINGTON Branched: Ordnance (National Guard) Hometown: Mt. Pleasant, MI CHRISTOPHER JABLONOWSKI Branched: Signal Corp (Army Reserves) Hometown: Columbus, MI NOLAN KIISKILA Branched: Ordnance (Active Duty) Hometown: Leonard, MI

CASEY LUKE (FSU)* Branched: Armor (Active Duty) Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI BRYCE MASTERSON Branched: Field Artillery (National Guard) Hometown: Sterling Height, MI

JESSICA SLAVIN Branched: Air Defense Artillery (Active Duty) Hometown: Dearborn, MI FOREST TOPPING Branched: Signal (Active Duty) Hometown: Dowagiac, MI

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2013 SEAN A. ARMSTRONG Branched: Ordnance (National Guard) Hometown: Walled Lake, MI ZACHARY BENKE* Branched: Medical Services (National Guard) Hometown: Stevensville, MI NICHOLAS P. FIEBKE Branched: Ordnance (Active Duty) Hometown: Commerce, MI MARSHALL J. HALAS* Branched: Infantry (National Guard) Hometown: Tawas City, MI DANIEL R, LAJOIE Branched: Ordnance (Active Duty) Hometown: Allendale, MI MICHAEL LOSINSKI (FSU) Branched: Military Police (National Guard) Hometown: Sterling Heights, MI JARED J. MULLINS Branched: Air Defense Artillery (Active Duty) Hometown: Milan, MI DRAKE C. PATTEE (FSU) Branched: Nursing Corps (Active Duty) Hometown: Flushing, MI ANDREW C. PRUETER Branched: Ordnance (National Guard) Hometown: Walled Lake, MI STEVEN G. SCOLES Branched: Field Artillery (National Guard) Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI

Alumni Newsletter

Central Michigan University

2LT Graffeo Dec. 2012

2LT Tighe Dec. 2012

2LT’s May 2013

2LT Lajoie Aug. 2013

2LT’s Armstrong, Fiebke, Halas, Scoles, Prueter, Mullins Sept. 2013

2LT Benke Aug 2013

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RANGER CHALLENGE October 12, 2012 by CDT Nicholas Palka The Ranger Challenge Team departed for the 7th Brigade Bold Warrior Challenge Competition at Ft. Knox Kentucky. Eight weeks prior to the competition, a team of eleven of the most disciplined, highly motivated, and physically fit Cadets were chosen to represent the Chippewa Battalion. In the weeks prior the Cadets endured intense training which included a rigorous physical fitness program, construction and use of a one rope bridge, first aid, land navigation, basic rifle marksmanship, common Cadet Skills, and team building exercises. The overall competition consisted of 44 teams from various ROTC programs across Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. Each team had to complete a range of missions within assigned guidelines while ensuring that each participant maintained their more than 40 pounds of personal equipment while moving as a team across a course that spans over 10 miles. Some of the different events that were encountered at the competition include the one rope bridge, rifle marksmanship, obstacle courses, rappelling from the 60 foot rappel tower, conducting re-supply missions, weapons assembly and disassembly, physical fitness tests, land navigation and water born operations using zodiac water craft. The competition challenged each cadet’s physical and mental toughness helping them to develop many useful skills such as teamwork, leadership, discipline, determination, attention to detail, problem solving, and decision making. This competition helped to sharpen Cadets knowledge and enhance their leadership skills. The Chippewa Battalion Ranger Challenge Team concluded the competition proudly and honorably represented CMU Army ROTC program by placing second overall in Rifle Marksmanship, and making a strong competitive placement in all other events.

BROADENING EXPERIENCE October 19-22, 2012 the senior Cadets from CMU and FSU had the opportunity to travel to Gettysburg and Wash-ington DC. The Cadets learned about our country's history and how we came to be where we are today. At Gettysburg, Cadets traveled to the places where many significant battles took place including The Battle of Gettysburg. Cadets were responsible for explaining what happened during that specific battle. One Cadet explained the Union positions, one the Confederate positions, and another how different units from Michigan were involved. The next day they toured Arlington National Cemetery, where Cadets gave a short biography on some of the important figures buried there. The Cadets also watched the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of Unknown Soldiers. They visited the National Mall and other National Monuments. The final day was spent at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) convention. The AUSA convention hosts the Army's top contractors displaying products, ranging from boots and knives, all the way to tanks and HMMWVs. The convention provided Cadets the opportunity to learn about Army equipment, and to network with many Army Officers and company executives. The annual trip to Washington DC was made possible by one ROTC Alumni Mr. Terry Moore. A big thanks from all the Cadets for a wonderful experience.

FALL FTX September 21-22, 2012 by CDT Nolan Kiiskila Field Training Exercise took place at Fort Custer in Augusta, Michigan. Cadets completed events such as Leader Reaction Course, land navigation, and finally MOUT training. MOUT is an acronym for Military Operations in Urban Terrain. The Cadets were treated to a one way ride on UH 60 Blackhawks thanks to the Michigan National Guard. Despite the rain, the Cadets still managed to complete the challenges presented to them and learned something about leadership in the process. For the practical exercise they had to plot points on a map and then use the map and compass to find those points in the woods. It is training designed to teach Cadets how to move and clear buildings in an urban environment. Cadets were given formal instruction and practice in both simulated buildings and actual wooden structures. To maximize the fun and the training value the cadets used paintball guns. After several games of paintball, ammunition expended, and smiles on everyone’s faces, the battalion packed up its gear and headed back to Mount Pleasant via buses.

Preparing for takeoff!

Team work...

Cadet Events

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THE RIVALRY RUN, November 2, 2012 by CDT Andrew C. Prueter This is a 120 mile relay race that is held prior to the start of the Central Michigan/Western Michigan football game. Each year, the two ROTC Battalions coordinate a safe route for Cadets to run the game football from the visiting University to the host University. This year, twenty-three Cadets from Central Michigan took part in the event. Beginning at 2:00pm, 12 cadets ran from Kelly/Shorts Stadium to the Ionia State Park; it took the Chippewa Battalion just under nine hours to complete their leg of the race. The two schools met at midnight on the eve of the game to complete the exchange, and then made their way home. The Rivalry Run has become a tradition between the Bronco and Chippewa Battalions, and is a great way for Cadets to demonstrate their physical endurance as well as show their pride for Central Michigan University and the Chippewa Battalion.

GAFPB February 22-23 and April 12-13, 2013 by CDT Jared Mullins The Chippewa Battalion participated in two qualification events this year, so Cadets would have the opportunity to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB). Overall, 7 cadets earned the gold medal, and 1 Cadet earned the silver medal. The qualification events included a 5k run, a 200m swim, a first aid test, a 9mm marksmanship event, track events including a 100m sprint, long jump or high jump, shot put, and the event ends in a rucksack march. Each event has different standards in order to achieve the different medals. For example to get gold you must complete a 7.5 mile rucksack march, while silver had to complete 5.6 miles, and bronze had to complete 3.1 miles. All the cadets enjoyed participating in the GAFPB it brought the Cadets closer together and although they could not work as a team, they were constantly encouraging one another.

COMBINED FIELD TRAINING EXERCISE (CFTX) March 22-24, 2013 by CPT Justin Adcock This year’s Michigan Combined Field Training Exercise (CFTX) was conducted from March 22-24, 2013 with four inches of snow on the ground at Fort Custer in Augusta Michigan. The CFTX is constructed to mirror the Leader Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) at Fort Lewis, WA in order to prepare Cadets to excel during this required assessment course. Cadets perform squad tactics with Cadets from other Michigan universities to include Notre Dame, thus they have to integrate quickly and take charge of the squad during their assigned leadership rotation. After putting Cadets in these nerve racking and demanding situations, Cadre can then evaluate the Cadets behavior and leadership skills. Each squad tactics lane is followed-up with a counseling session with the Cadre evaluator to discuss sustains and improves. Another vital training event at the CFTX is land navigation. Cadets conduct two iterations of night land navigation on separate nights to ensure the Cadets have mastered the required land navigation skills for not only LDAC, but as a Soldier as well. Finally, the Cadets are exposed to some of the facets of military lifestyle such as: weapons safety and accountability, operating under stressful conditions, consuming MRE’s, and operating on minimal sleep. This year’s group of LDAC bound Cadets performed excellently, setting the stage for a successful experience at LDAC.

ROTC NORWEGIAN FOOT MARCH, October 20, 2012 by CDT William Cynecki The foot march took place at the University of Southern Indiana. This was the first experience I had with ROTC outside the Chippewa Battalion. It was great to see Cadets from all over the region competing and showing a strong sense of camaraderie for one another. The landscape, near the campus of Indiana Southern University, provided a beautiful view during the 30k March. The road march tested Cadets, not only their measure of physicality, but also their measure of mental fortitude. Though the march wasn’t easy, I’m proud to say I did it and I’m also proud to say I will be there to do it again next year, HOOAH!

CDT’s Mullins & Fiebke

CDT’s Cynecki & Czech & SFC Joe Harvey

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Mu Sigma by CDT Andrew Stow The club Mu Sigma was in a transitional period this year, moving from primarily focusing on tutoring and fundraisers to expanding into the general community here at Central Michigan. One way that this has happened was with the teaming up of the Central Michigan Honors College in an attempted to raise greater funds for the Wounded Warrior Project. Both groups are underway in working together to create a large fundraiser for the next academic year. Other groups have come to Mu Sigma and have requested their assistance in helping them as well, with one such group asking if Mu Sigma would be interested in reading to children in the community. Several Cadets traveled to the site and read to the students, representing Mu Sigma and ROTC in a positive spotlight as they branched out to assist the general community. Mu Sigma also started to move to private one-on-one tutoring instead of having Cadets sit in Battalion for general tutoring hours. So far, Mu Sigma has receive a greater response to this switch with many more Cadets coming in and requesting to be paired with another Cadet at a convenient time for the both of them. There are also plans for a large, campus wide fundraiser called the "Maroon Platoon", which would have students from all over campus register teams of four people as they would compete in various ROTC-esq events though-out the campus in competition to be crowned "Maroon Platoon"; the winner will receive a T-shirt and a CMU Chippewa Battalion Challenge Coin. While the academic year is quickly coming to a close, the upcoming officials are already hard at work planning out next year’s activities in order to continue to change Mu Sigma and expand the club to not only play a larger role in the Chippewa Battalion, but a larger role in the community as well.

The Queens Guard Club by CDT Jared Mullins The Queens Guard Club supports all ROTC and community events in need of a highly disciplined and honorable force for various ceremonies. These include the raising and lowering of the American Flag at home football games, conducting a saber ceremony for the homecoming football game, leading parades, and teaching flag etiquette and how to fold the American Flag to CMU classes. The Queens Guard also presents the colors at various events including assemblies for Veterans Day, Military Balls, and most notably for Ret. Gen. Colin Powell's speech at CMU. All cadets in the club are experts in drilling with rifles and marching with the colors all while being in sync with one another. The CMU Queens Guard are a select few who represent the Chippewa Battalion with the utmost respect and pride, and set a standard of excellence for the rest of the battalion to follow.

ROTC CLUBS

Cannon Club by CDT Mark Calder

The Red Leg Cannon Club is a Registered Student Organization (RSO) for students enrolled in Central Michigan University’s ROTC program. In the club, the members learn how to properly clean and fire a pack 75 Howitzer that was used in the Vietnam War. Every home football game, when the Chippewa’s score either by touchdown, field goal, or a safety, the Cannon Club will fire a blank round out of the cannon. After the football season ends, the Cannon Club continues to meet and they learn how to properly clean and maintain the pack 75 Howitzer. In our last meeting on 17 Apr 2013, the Cannon Club held elections for the Officer positions to serve in the next academic year. CDT Connor Plantz was elected President, CDT Steven Calder was elected Vice President, CDT Marcus Rice was elected Treasurer, and CDT Daniel Czech was elected Secretary. At the conclusion of the meeting, members were given Cannon Club T-shirts purchased with funds received for being an RSO on campus. Marksmanship Club by CDT Pierce My name is CDT Pierce and I am the president of Marksmanship Club. For this club, we shoot weekly at either the Kulhavi Range in Finch or at Isabella Rod & Gun Range. We shoot mainly .22 rifles, but this year we also have pistols. Last year we competed in a CMP shooting competition at Demmer Ranger (MSU) in Lansing and plan on competing again this year. The club is pursuing an affiliation with the CMP. Marksmanship Club is a great way to get used to firing weapons and understanding proper shooting techniques. It’s a great way to be around weapons and fun people.

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MILITARY BALL February 9, 2013 by CDT Kirsten Jex The 2013 Chippewa Battalion Military Ball was held at the Bucks Run Golf Club in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The evening’s events began with the posting of the colors by the CMU ROTC Queens Guard, followed by some welcoming remarks from the nights Master of Ceremonies, Cadet Sean Armstrong of CMU. Various cadets from both CMU and Ferris State’s Bulldog Company lead invocation, the Soldier’s Creed, the Cadet Creed, several traditional toasts, as well as a moment of silence for those who have fallen.

Following dinner, the Hall of Fame induction ceremony began. LTC Greg Thayer, the Chippewa Battalion Professor of Military Science, was pleased to induct MAJ (Ret) InSung Oaks Lee into the ROTC Hall of Fame. MAJ (Ret) Oaks Lee was commissioned from CMU ROTC in 1973 as an Armor Officer and served twenty years as such. His exceptional military accomplishments and involvement in the community made MAJ (Ret) Oaks Lee an outstanding Hall of Fame selection.

Chippewa Battalion then welcomed special guest speaker Dr. Mark Francek, a geography professor at CMU and heroic cancer survivor. Dr. Francek told guests stories laced with the wisdom he had acquired throughout his life and during his battle with cancer. The formal portion of the night was brought to an end with closing remarks from Battalion Commander Cadet Jessica Slavin and the retiring of the colors. Dancing and socializing then ensued, giving Cadets a chance to see LTC Thayer’s legendary dance moves. Everyone in attendance made it home safely and had a great time.

NOTICE: the next Military Ball will be held on February 15, 2014

Retired General Colin Powell spoke to a large crowd in the McGuirk Arena. He was brought to campus by the Philip A. Hart and William G. Milliken Endowed Speaker Series for Integrity in Politics as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Week celebration. Over 200 ROTC Cadets from the state of Michigan were present to hear Gen. Powell talk. At a reception prior to his speech, 10 ROTC Cadets were invited to meet Gen. Powell and had an opportunity for a question and answer session; the Cadets were thrilled with the experience. Gen. Colin Powell served as the 65th United States Secretary of State under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005. He is a retired four-star general in the United States Army. During his military career, he also served as National Security Advisor, Commander of the U.S. Army Forces and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. One of the most admired men in America, Gen. Colin Powell has been a leader for most of his life, having led troops as both a military leader, as chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, and as Secretary of State, but Powell believes a leader is more than just his or her title. Drawing on examples garnered from experience as both a leader on the world stage and as eyewitness to leadership in action, Powell illustrates for audiences precisely what it takes to be a leader, providing strategies for "taking charge" during times of great change and great crises. Powell demonstrates how to remain focused, take responsibility, and work towards improving processes, organizations, and people.

RETIRED GENERAL COLIN POWELL

January 24, 2013

Fred Mester (’59) Gen. Powell & David Mester

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Major (RET) Insung Oaks Lee Inducted into the Hall Of Fame at the 2013 Military Ball

Commissioned as an Armor Officer in 1973 and served 21 years as an Armor Officer while stationed at, Hawaii, Korea, and Germany as a Platoon Leader, Company Commander, Operations/Logistics, and Intelligence Officer, Battalion Executive Officer, and Military Attaché. His tours include assignments at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) as a Military Branch Chief where he was awarded the Legion of Merit for his work at the DIA and Pentagon; Senior Intelligence Officer at the USMC Intelligence Activity; as a civil service Senior Intelligence Officer in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Defense POW/MIA Office, he was nominated and graduated from the prestigious U.S. Army War College; Senior Intelligence Officer at the Transportation Security Administration; and culminated his military and civil service as the Deputy Chief of Operations at the Department of Homeland Security, National Operations Center.

His current religious and community voluntary services include: an ordained Bishop, a Chaplain at the Camp Rotary Boy Scout Camp, a member of the Planning Commission for the city of Harrison Michigan, and an Assistant Football Coach for Harrison High School. His accomplishments are outstanding to both the Military and the Community.

Mr. Lee and his wife Beverly (nee German) have been married for the past 41 years, they have five children and seven grandchildren.

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION FOR HALL OF FAME

1. Letter of nomination, stating achievements and contributions. 2. Supporting documentation to verify nominee’s eligibility (DD 214; Military/Civilian Resume; Officer Record Brief; and other pertinent information). 3. Current address, phone number and email address of yourself and the nominee. The ROTC Alumni Board is responsible for making the selection of the Hall of Fame members. Individuals must have made a significant contribution to ROTC achievement, tradition, or history. Normally, no person shall be eligible until after a period of 10 years subsequent to death, retirement, or departure from the Chip-pewa Battalion, which ever occurs earlier. Mail your nomination to: Central Michigan University Military Science Department Finch 111

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SFC Shawn Fries is a Michigan Army National Guard ROTC Liaison NCO at CMU, with 15 years of service in the Michigan Army National Guard. His home town is Greenville, Michigan. He has graduated from the following schools: BCT at Ft. Knox KY, AIT at Aberdeen Proving Grounds as a Small Arms specialist. Attended Recruiting and Retention school in 2003. He was honor graduate of PLDC, BNOC PH I and II, 11B (Infantry) reclassification school, and Army Basic Instructor School. During his career he earned the following awards: 4 Army Commendations, 4 Army Achievement, 1 Legion of Merit, and Master Recruiting Barge. Assignment history: various positions throughout the state of Michigan, most recently as

the MS I Instructor and ROTC Liaison NCO at Ferris State University ROTC. SFC Fries has been married to his wife Molly for 10 yrs, and has 2 daughters, Skyler and Cooper.

Welcome New Cadre

2013 Football

Schedule CMU vs:

Captain Tim Hardy October 12, 2012 United States Navy CMU Alumni 1981 “Leadership and Character” With his combined experience as the Navy Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer and working with the Defense Coordinating Element for FEMA in New England, and his current position as a Distribution Opera-tions Manager for Sunoco in New York he had much to share with the cadets.

Nolde Lecture Series Presenters

Ret. Brigadier General John E. Leatherman March 13, 2013 “Effective Leadership” General Leatherman’s military career began in 1968 serving on active duty. He has served as Armor Company Commander, Armor Battalion Commander, and Infantry Brigade Commander. He is a member of the Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame and a graduate of US Army War College. He served in Vietnam in 1969-70.

His final assignment was as the 38th Infantry Division Assistant Division Commander, Michigan Army National Guard Retiring in 2005.

Aug 31 Michigan

Sept 7 New Hampshire

Sept 14 Univ. of Nevada,

Las Vegas

Sep 21 Toledo

Sep 28 North Carolina

Oct 5 Miami (Ohio)

Oct 12 Ohio

Oct 19 Northern Illinois

(Homecoming)

Nov 6 Ball State

Nov 16 Western Michigan

Nov 23 UMass

Nov 20 Eastern Michigan

Dec 6 MAC Championship

Home in BOLD

The COL William B. Nolde Lecture Series began in 1998. In honor of COL Nolde, a Military Science professor at

CMU and the last official casualty of the Vietnam War, the series goal is to promote an understanding of the role the

U.S. Armed Forces plays in American society and his-tory. It is also designed to help students understand the importance of leadership roles in both society and the

military.

COL William Nolde

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SUMMER 2013 ROTC CADET EXPERIENCES

CULP Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency: CDT Tyler Womack, CULP. Togo, Africa (7 July to 8 August-2013 “Our mission in Togo was to teach Togolese Cadets English. While I was there it became clear to us that our mission was also to serve as ambassadors for America and develop a relationship between future officers in Togo and ourselves. We did so in order to better understand and communicate with their culture and so that they could do the same with ours. At the end of our mission, I definitely felt like we bridged a gap between American and African Cadets and Soldiers. Overall my experience was excellent and full of newl friendships.” CDT Stephanie Shivley, CULP Estonia “I traveled to Estonia, and toured by bus to cities getting to know the country and its culture. I met the US Ambassador and had two articles written about me since my heritage is Estonian. We visited Maarjakula Village which is a disability village and helped them build a dock, paint, a wheelchair ramp (among other things). In Tartu, we stayed with the Estonian Cadets and shot many different kinds of weapons. I learned a lot more about the culture and language while there, and how to work with a different culture's military. It can be difficult to cross the language barrier, but the more you learn about who the people are, the easier it is.”

CTLT Cadet Troop Leader Training: Alexander Biller, CTLT, Fort Benning, GA (7 July to 5 August 2013) “I got to act as a Platoon leader for a basic training unit. I took away, that as a leader, one needs to be confident and proficient across the numerous platforms that Soldiers use and train on. Also, that a leader needs to set the standard for the entire platoon and always leads from the front, and should never have a soldier perform any task that you would not be willing to do.”

CDT Bart Nolde, CTLT, Fort Jackson, SC (12 July to 3 August 2013) “The CTLT experience was an unforgettable experience. The most important things I took away from the experience was the amount of different officers we had access to. I was able to learn about 4 different branches in depth as well as get important leadership advice. I also enjoyed being able to act as an XO for a company and work with Soldiers and NCO's learning the importance of the Officer/NCO relationship.” CDT Mark Calder, CTLT, Camp Casey, Korea (21 July to 14 August 2013) “I worked with a MLRS (multiple launch rocket systems) Field Artillery Platoon while I was in Korea. My time there was very beneficial because I was able to see how Officers and NCO’s interact in the Army. Also it showed me the job of a Platoon Leader from an active duty perspective, not from a college course perspective.”

Internships: CDT Kirsten Jex, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio Texas “I spent my internship working at the Holland Military Working Dog Veterinary Hospital, which is located on Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas. I was able to spend time in several departments within the hospital, including surgery, the medical clinic, the intensive care unit, rehabilitation, and radiology. The hospital was extremely busy, as anywhere from 650 to 850 canines were on post at any one time. The highlight of the whole experience was being able to scrub-in and assist in a caudectomy, or the surgical removal of a tail. Being able to watch the rehabilitation process of injured dogs was also extremely rewarding. The knowledge and experiences gained during my time at Holland Vet Hospital will help me greatly during my years in veterinary school, as well as during my career as an Officer in the Veterinary Corps.” CDT Karina Pierce, AMEDD Internship Army Medical Department, Fort Hood TX (4 June 2013 ) “During the month of June, I shadowed under a Physical Therapist in the Army. I got to see how physical therapy works in the Army and what to expect.” CDT Andrew Stow, Internship INSCOM Fort Belvoir, VA Military Intelligence (29 July to18 August 2013) “What I took away from this opportunity is the importance of taking care of your troops, if you get them to know that you believe in them and that your success as a group is attributed to them, then you can get them to follow you anywhere. It was also beneficial to see how the Army operates at the strategic level and the opportunity and learning experiences I received from working with high ranking Officers will be invaluable!”

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FIELD LEADER’S REACTION COURSE

GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY

SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

On Saturday, September 7, 2013, the Field Leader’s Reaction Course (FLRC) Dedication Ceremony took place to recognize and thank all who had worked diligently to make this course a reality. The FLRC is dedicated to LTC (Retired) Aaron Kalloch, former chairperson of the Military Science Department, who first presented the idea of CMU having their own course. BG (Ret) John Kulhavi (alumni from 1965) led the charge for fund raising and follow-through. A special thanks to the McGuirk families, who donated, cleared, and readied the land on which the course was built. Without the support of John G. Kulhavi, the McGuirk families, CHSBS Dean Pam Gates, Residence and Auxiliary Services, Facilities Management, and all of the CMU and ROTC alumni who contributed, this course would not have been possible. Alumni continue to provide support for the ROTC program and are instrumental in the success of every Cadets who commissions through the program.

The course consists of 10 obstacles designed to challenge Cadets mentally and physically to improve their leadership ability. The skills developed will include: thinking under pressure, building trust and teamwork, and learning to negotiate difficult physical obstacles.

LTC Thayer, Clarence Tuma, Bill Talcott, John

Kulhavi, David Burdette, Al Westrick, George

Clayton and LTC Kalloch

LTC (Ret) Aaron Kalloch

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Central Michigan University

MSG Darrell Bailey, Senior Military Instructor

CPT Justin Adcock, Asst. Professor of Military Science

SFC Shawn Fries, Training NCO

SGT Andrew Rasmussen, Nation Guard Liaison

Mr. Joe Kok, Recruiting Operations Officer

Mr. Larry Wilcox, Supply Technician

Mrs. Mary Brewer, Human Resource Technician

Mrs. Kim Bailey, Executive Secretary

CMU Current Cadet Enrollment: 103

ROTC Alumni Association Board 2012-13

COL (Ret) Theodore Hummel, President ‘58. Retired from Real Estate, Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009.

Donald P. Case, Vice President ‘60. Don served as the President of the ROTC AA from 2002 to 2005. ROTC Hall

of Fame, 2006.

John Fisher ‘70. John served as president of ROTC AA 2005-09. He is the Associate Vice President for

Residences and Auxiliary Services at CMU.

BG (Ret) John G. Kulhavi ‘65. Retired from Merrill Lynch & Co. Inducted as a Charter Member into the Hall of

Fame in 1997.

Honorable Fred M. Mester ‘59. Retired as Chief Judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court in MI. ROTC Hall of

Fame, 2001.

Norbert Miller ‘67. Retired from Montabella Community Schools.

Terence F. Moore ‘65. Terry served as president of ROTC AA 2009-2011. Terry is President Emeritus of Mid

Michigan Health. Inducted as a Charter Member of the ROTC Hall of Fame in1997.

LTC (Ret) Kenneth G. Scott, Secretary ‘60. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000.

William F. Sowle, Treasurer ‘55. Bill served as the first President of the ROTC AA from 1997-2002. ROTC Hall of

Fame, 2002.

Honorable Joseph P. Swallow ‘55 Chief Judge for the 26th Judicial Circuit Court in Michigan. ROTC Hall of Fame,

2001.

LTC Greg Thayer PMS/Chair of MSL Department and Ex Officio member of the ROTC Alumni Association Board.

I would like to introduce the Chippewa Battalion Cadre and Staff, a group of professional Soldiers and

civilians who continue to work diligently as leaders, teachers and advisers to the Cadets in the FSU and

CMU Military Science Department’s. LTC Greg Thayer, PMS

Ferris State University Bull Dog Company

MAJ Chuck Bron, Assistant Professor of Military Science

Jose Bonilla, MS III Instructor

Mr. Carey Jackson, MS II Instructor

SGT Stan Pelak, MI I Instructor, National Guard Liaison

FSU Current Cadet Enrollment: 63

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Page 13 Ferris State University, Bulldog Company

Ferris State University (FSU) commissioned 5 officers so far in 2013, with 4 more planned for Dec 2013. In 2014 we are expecting to commission 10 Lieutenants. Ferris is projected to send 12 Cadets to LDAC next summer. That will be the most that have ever represented Ferris. Ferris ROTC has 60 Cadets enrolled for Fall 2013. The Cadets had a great summer in 2013. We had 10 Cadets go to LDAC with 1 receiving an overall excel-lence ratings and another 1 received "Recondo". We had 2 Cadets get selected for Cultural Understanding and Language Proficiency (CULP) trips. Cadet Josh Camiller spent 3 weeks in Latvia and Cadet Stephanie Shivley spent 3 weeks in Estonia. Both were put into groups with other Cadets from around the country and not only spent time with the military of the country, but were taken on several site seeing tours. They have come back with a greater interest in learning about the countries they visited. Cadet Kyle Dolson was se-lected for Cadet Troop Leader Training in Korea. He spent 3 weeks there with an Active duty unit. Cadet Zachary Prahl went off to Camp Rilea, Oregon and qualified for the Air Assault badge. Respectfully, MAJ Chuck Bron ROTC@ferris.edu

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Page 14 Alumni & Donors:

ROTC Alumni and friends, your donations and support have made it possible for the Chippewa Battalion to

rank in the top 30% of all United States ROTC Battalions. Donations make it possible for Cadets to

experience extra opportunities which in turn produce first-rate Officers in the United States Army. Donations

make it possible to support numerous cadet scholarships, trips, clubs, intramural teams, provide new

weapons, trophies and awards, attend training events (Norwegian Road March, Marathons), and much more.

Most importantly this year, with numerous donations, the FLRC course was built. Your support continues to

impress me.

LTC Greg Thayer

ROTC accounts include:

ROTC Development Fund— Used for individual scholarships as well as funding for supplies, field exercises,

equipment, clubs, and intramurals beyond what Cadet Command and the University can fund.

GEN John Kulhavi Scholarship— Awarded to high quality, scholar, athlete, leader Cadets, based on merit

and financial need.

COL William B. Nolde Scholarship—Awarded to contracted ROTC Cadets with a sophomore or junior

status.

Michigan 22 and Beyond Fund— Awards scholarships to Cadets with a minimum GPA of 2.5, also used to

support program activities.

Field Leader’s Reaction Course-Donations would be used to maintain the course.

These accounts actively support the future Officers in the United States Army. Cadets time at camps, field

trainings, and other required events make it difficult to have a job, therefore your donations help supplement

their income to focus on Academics and ROTC. You may contribute to one of the existing accounts at any

time or you can create you own charitable endowment fund.

Your gift may quality you for a federal charitable tax deduction as gifts to Central Michigan University qualify

as charitable contributions to higher education for which the federal government permits a deduction for

individuals who itemize on tax returns.

Additionally, you have the option of ensuring continued support for the CMU Army ROTC program through a

gift designated within your estate. Legacy gifts can be made now or deferred to a later time. Some types of

planned gifts enable you to support CMU and receive tax benefits up front, while allowing you to sustain your

current lifestyle by making use of bequests through a will, retirement plan assets, and charitable trusts. For

information regarding legacy gifts and the many benefits such planning has for your estate, contact Lesa

Smith, at smith1ls@cmich.edu or 989-774-3354.

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