94th Engineer Battalion quarterly newsletter.

1. The Wolverzine
9 4 T H E N G I N E E R B A T T A L I O N M A R C H 2 0 1 1
FRG
From the Command
MEETINGS:
HHC FRG - 5:30,
1st Tues, Company
FSC FRG - 5:30, Soldiers, Families, and Friends of Vibrant Response CCMRF exer- great job Vipers! The 232nd
1st Tues, Sto- the Wolverine Battalion: my wife cise. The Soldiers of the com- Engineer Company is busy pre-
negate Comm. Tish and I want to take a second pany executed paring for a change of
Center and thank all of you for your convoys of over command between CPT
support and for your awesome 600 miles each Cassandra McGinnis and
77th FRG - 5:30, work over the last two years. way, cleared rub- CPT Dave McKelvin…
1st Tues, Battalion What an incredible honor for us ble from a simu- the Warriors executed
to be involved with the fantastic lated nuclear the month of inventories
103rd FRG - 5:30,
leaders and Soldiers of this bat- disaster, prepared extremely well. Great
1st Wed, Battalion
talion! We will always remember a displaced per- job Warriors! The
232nd FRG - 6:30, fondly our time here. We want sons camp, and Spartans continue to
2nd Tues, Com- to welcome the Calese family: numerous other support the entire bat-
pany Gary and Laura. We wish them engineer tasks. talion well. They just
all the best as they start their Great job Out- executed another trip up
journey as the Wolverine Com- laws. The 103rd Engineer Com- to St. Louis to pick up some very
INSIDE mand Team. I ask that you do pany assisted the Brigade and the nice shirts and fleece pullovers
THIS ISSUE: for them as you have for us and post by being the “pusher unit” from Operation Home Front.
then, as always, everyone will to get all convoys, equipment, Everyone owes the Spartans a
ACS 2 share continued success. and personnel out of Fort Leo- “thank you” for their efforts.
The 77th Engineer Company is nard Wood efficiently. The Vi- HHC continues to execute plan-
HHC back from Camp Atterbury, IN pers also “cut the ribbon” on ning and synchronizing in support
3
where they performed extremely Range 12 and turned that new of the battalion and brigade and
well in support of this year’s facility over to Range Control… Continued on page 2
FSC 4
Greetings From Your Advisors
77th 5
103rd 6
232nd 7 I can't believe March is here al- cated to the 94th EN BN, and
ready! Spring is upon us and has always put the needs of oth-
hopefully Winter is behind us! ers before her own. This kind of
Chaplain 8 We want to welcome all those care and support are not easily
who are new and hope those found! Tish is an amazing person
who are leaving have a safe and and one to emulate. Thanks for
Milestones 9
pleasant journey. Tish Anderson your time, effort, wisdom, and
is moving on...and she will really guidance.
94th Engineer Battalion
be missed! She has been so dedi- Sheree Senior Advisors, Tish
Anderson & Sheree Keel

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Command cont’d
they continue to do it well. less Days and the 4th MEB Ball www.facebook.com/94thEngin
Thanks Headhunters. are also opportunities for Sol- eerBattalion.
The upcoming few months will diers and their Families to LTC Anderson
be busy…nothing new there. come out and be a part of fun Wolverine 6
With ENFORCE coming up, events. In early May, every
most senior engineers in the company will head out on
Regiment will be on Fort Leo- FTXs to train on their tactical
nard Wood and there will be tasks, so please plan accord-
numerous opportunities for ingly.
Soldiers and Families to partici- Keep up the great work WOL-
pate. The Battalion Plaque VERINES, and ensure you all
Dedication and the ENFORCE stay in touch with the battalion
ball on the 9th of April are by looking at our FACEBOOK
both great opportunities to be fan page. The address for the
a part of ENFORCE. Daunt- fan page is:
FRG Leader Contact Info ACS Promotes Family Readiness
HHC Because the Army demands that its Soldiers be in a constant state of readiness, Soldiers' Families
Tami Hines must also be ready to handle whatever comes their way 24/7/365. "Family readiness" means
Headhunters_FRG@yahoo.com spouses and dependents can function independently, efficiently and effectively on their own when
the military member is gone from the household for long periods of time. It means anything and
FSC everything from managing the checkbook and keeping the family car running to handling medical
Amanda Robinette emergencies and school issues.
Robin Edwards
In 1942, the Army philosophy was "the Army takes care of its own." Today, the philosophy is "the
FSCFRG94@yahoo.com
Army takes care of its own by teaching its own to take care of themselves." Thanks to the lessons
learned by families who have gone before, today's Army families are stronger and more self-reliant
77th
than ever.
Angie Bryant
Outlaws77@yahoo.com ACS provides a comprehensive range of social services programs that serve to strengthen our
soldiers and families. ACS provides assistance and support in some of the following areas:
103rd Information & Referral Assistance:
Nyree Bradford - Links soldiers and family members to service providers on post and off post.
Amanda Almeida - If you have a question, call ACS, they’ll help you find the answer.
Viper_FRG@hotmail.com
Financial Readiness:
- Financial counseling and planning for transition (retirement, leaving military service)
232nd
- Consumer information (assistance with home, car, insurance, and other major purchases)
Mara Tate
- Money, debt, and checkbook management
232ndFRG@gmail.com
- Financial planning for relocation (permanent change of station moves)
- Credit education
- Financial counseling for first term Soldiers
Employment Readiness:
- Job preparation workshops
- Job development and contact with potential employers
- Job skill development and assessment
Continued on page 3
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3. 94TH ENGINEER BATTALION PAGE 3
HHC Headhunter Headlines
are prepared for our next mission this month which is in perfect time
or exercise when it arises. In addi- to let people know if they are ready
tion, we completed a company to go to the beach this summer.
inspection that went very well and CPT Dennis Hines
has shown all the hard work that
everyone has put into their job
over the last several months. For
the rest of the month we will be
As we shake off the last remainders preparing for the battalion change
of the winter we have a lot to look of command where we will sadly
back on and be proud of in HHC. say good bye to LTC Anderson and
We have successfully recovered his family. We will also be taking “How
from our FTX at Fort Chaffee and our bi-annual physical fitness test
wonderful it is
that nobody
FRG Leader Nook
need wait a
single moment
before starting
This month’s FRG meeting was LTC Anderson. 1st SGT Hall’s miss them; however, we most as-
to improve the
informative and inventive as we Change of Responsibility will take suredly wish them well!!
combined forces with the 103rd’s place on April 5th. He and his family world.”
FRG. The ladies from MWR came will be sorely missed but fondly
to inform all of us about what the remembered. LTC Anderson’s Tami Hines ~Anne Frank
EDGE! program has to offer to Change of Command will take place (254)291-4613
military families year-round and, on March 31st. He and Tish have
many times, virtually free of charge. always gone out of their way for
March also brings the sad anticipa- the families of our company and
tion of the ensuing departure of have always been an exemplary
HHC’s own 1st SGT Hall, as well as example of a team. We will surely
ACS continued
Relocation Readiness:
- Relocation counseling/advocacy before, during and after moves
- Lending closet of basic household items for families during relocation.
- Outreach for waiting families
Family Advocacy Program (FAP):
- Couples communication classes
- Parenting classes
- New Parent Education and Support Program
- Victim Advocacy
Two other great programs, among others at ACS, are Army Family Team Building and the Army Family Action Plan
which also fall under ACS.
So when you need some help or have a question, seek out your ACS office, they’re trained and ready to help. Call
596-0212 for more information or go to www.myarmyonesource.com to locate an office near you.

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FSC Spartan Word
Spartan Soldiers and Families, same path and we will do just
Thanks for another safe and fine.
successful quarter. Our com- CPT
pany Soldiers and Families have Robinette
endured another battalion
FTX, reacted to the tornado
on post, held an outstanding
FRG meeting in March about
resiliency, executed a road
cleanup, battalion change of
command, and much more. All
this was done safely and exe-
cuted flawlessly. As we con-
tinue to head into a busy next
quarter let’s continue on the
Spartan Soldiers on the M249 Range at Fort Chaffee.
“Volunteers don’t
FRG Leader Nook
get paid, not At our March FRG meeting, other spouses and families are going to help support you
we had JP Flores, from Army make them more bearable. during your career as a military
because they’re Community Service, attend One of the best ways to build spouse.
our meeting to brief about the these connections with other Thank you to all you attended
worthless, but
Master Resiliency Training spouses is within your FRG our last meeting, and I hope
because they’re course. He was full of informa- and events sponsored by the you found this information just
tion, but the one thing that Battalion. This is a great way to as valuable as I did. We look
priceless.” stuck out for me was how find a battle buddy and find forward to seeing you at the
important connections with people who can offer advice next FSC FRG meeting on
~Sherry other people were in order for and share their lessons learned April 5 in the Motorpool!!
Anderson someone to bounce back when about the military lifestyle.
life gets tough. As military Whether it is a neighbor who Amanda Robinette
spouses, each day offers a new is just starting his/her military (816)248-1779
challenge, whether our sol- career or a spouse who has Robin Edwards
diers are home or not. The nineteen years experience, (870)688-3833
connections we make with these are the friendships that
SSG Essington assist the 193rd with M88
SSG Bevins and Soldiers from distribution
support after the tornado came through
platoon clear a building during the mounted FSC got some great recovery operations their motorpool and overturned vehicles.
land navigation course at FCAR. training during the FCAR FTX. Below are
SPC Collard and SSG Bullock recovering
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5. 94TH ENGINEER BATTALION PAGE 5
77th Rock Steady Report
incident on domestic soil. Army Corps of Engineers.
Mission preparation required train- A month of preparation culminated
ing for all sections of the company. in a week long exercise at Camp
The mission required that the Engi- Atterbury, Indiana. The successful
neer Company, having already execution of missions, ranging from
proven themselves on several con- construction of a FEMA base-camp
struction missions, familiarize them- to route clearance, and even to
selves with radiological environ- humanitarian efforts brought praise
ments. The company reviewed from all branches. The 77th Engi-
The 77th Engineer Company, part of procedures for applying pro-masks, neers’ ability to think outside of the
the 94th Engineer Battalion has CBRN first aid, and using equip- box showed the US Army Joint
spent the past month participating ment to measure radiological dos- Task Force the true meaning of
in a Joint Task Force Operation ages while out of the FOB. Com- “Essayons!”
(Vibrant Response 11.1) designed pany Warrant Officers dry-ran the
to train for and assess the US “Nobody can
Tele-engineering kits, a reach back
Army’s ability to manage conse- tool to obtain advice from the do everything,
quences following a catastrophic
but everyone
can do
FRG Leader Nook something.”
~Unknown
The 77th FRG said our farewells at THANK YOU to all the 77th Sol-
the Change of Responsibility Cere- diers and Families, as well as LTC
mony to First Sergeant Skillings Anderson and Family, who stepped
and welcomed new First Sergeant up and provided donations to this
Barkefeld on January 16th, 2011. cause, it is an honor for us to work
We offered a Health Promotions alongside all of you!! We are pre-
class and the turn out was amazing! paring for the Company FTX, an
During January we provided relief ACS Financial Class, and we’ve also
effort, food and beverages, to all starting the planning Our Company
the Soldiers performing recovery Organizational Day.
work, due to the tornado damage. Angie Bryant, (573)647-6268

6. PAGE 6
103rd Viper Bytes
Hello Vipers and the Viper ting ceremony, officially hand- much to both the Soldiers and
Family! The cold has finally ing over Range 12 to the instal- families! Once again, I am very
lifted, but not before the com- lation. Job Well Done! We thankful for all of the support
pany deployed to Fort Chaffee, said goodbye to some key that our Viper families provide
Arkansas for a field exercise. leaders this quarter, 1LT Mike for us. Our FRG leadership has
Through snow, rain, sleet and Tollison and SFC Jaime Lopez changed over, and I am sure
wind, the Vipers conducted have moved on to other places that they will continue to plan
tactical training, weapons quali- in the battalion. Both served and execute great events for
fication, and redeployed with the Viper Company with dis- all the families! Until next
an unmatched success rate. I tinction, and will be missed! time…VIPERS, FIRST
am so very proud of their This quarter also brings to an STRIKE!!! ~CPT Bradford
execution during the exercise, end an era for the Wolverines.
and am thankful for the sup- LTC Anderson and Tish will be
port the families provided leaving us. That team has been
while we were gone. 2nd pla- an institution, and will be
toon conducted a ribbon cut- missed, as well. They meant so
FRG Leader Nook
“Volunteers do not So Spring is around the corner, have finished the event. Come
which means more sun and out and support us, we would
necessarily have beautiful weather. The FRG appreciate to have dona-
will be planning an Egg Hunt tions and any suggestions.
the time; they just
for the children and parents ~Viper FRG
have the heart.” during the month of April,
more information will be put
~Elizabeth out soon. Also during the FRG Leaders
month of April we will be sup- Nyree Bradford
Andrew porting all of the soldiers dur- (573)528-0575
ing their 100% PT test. We will
be holding an FRG Breakfast at Amanda Almeida
the company after the soldiers (239)826-4419
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7. 94TH ENGINEER BATTALION PAGE 7
232nd Warrior Review
and wet but we all made it through your hard work and dedication….I
safely. appreciate everything you do, and
We also had a couple of promo- continue to be ALL THAT YOU
tions! CPL Williams advanced to CAN BE! WARRIORS!
the rank of SGT and SPC Reich Cassandra D. McGinnis
advanced to the rank of CPL. Good
CASSANDRA D. McGINNIS
Job and Well Deserved!
CPT, EN
Commanding
MISSIONS:
Recently we just returned from a
long trip to Ft. Chaffee Arkansas, “Every action
23 January 2011 – 9 February 2011.
We put our OEF/OIF Battle Drills in our lives
into action, learned much more,
touches on
and overall had a much needed UPCOMING EVENTS:
bonding experience for all the new The 28th of March we will be hav- some chord
Soldiers, new lieutenants, and the ing a change of command ceremony
Company as a whole. It was cold that will vibrate
for CPT MCkelvin’s arrival and CPT
McGinnis’s departure. in eternity.”
CLOSING COMMENTS: ~Edwin
With my last and final
Hubbel Chapin
words as your Com-
pany Commander,
thanks to all the Sol-
diers, Spouses, and
Family members for all
FRG Leader Nook
Hello to everyone! My name is are a few interesting facts about happy to be part of this company
Mara Tate and I am the new FRG your new FRG leader...I have B.S. and FRG, my goal is to support
Leader for 232nd Company. We Degree in Business and Finance and families and encourage everyone to
moved here in January from Hawaii. a Masters in Education - even get involved. During our tour in
We originally are from St. Louis, so though I’m not working I utilize my Hawaii my husband deployed to
yes we are used to this crazy win- degrees in everyday living. I am half Iraq for 14 months and during that
ter weather. My husband is prior Sicilian, and I love to cook, espe- time I was actively involved in our
service and in 2007 decided to go cially a good homemade Italian dish. FRG and loved every minute. I can’t
back into the Army after a 10 year Our faith is very important to us express to you how much I love
break in service, so we have been and plays a major role in our family being an Army wife, if there is any-
active for 4 years. We have been life. I am actively involved in thing you may need please contact
married for 8 years, and we have 2 PWOC which is Protestant me. Thank you all and I look for-
children. Our daughter is 4.5 and Women of the Chapel and would ward to getting to know everyone!
our son is 2. I am at stay at home encourage anyone who is inter- Mara Tate
mom - and love every minute! Here ested to contact me. I am very (314)496-7719

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Chaplain’s Blessings
Two Strong Bonds events
were recently conducted for
the 94th. One was with mar-
ried Soldiers and their Families
and another was for our single
Soldiers.
Strong Bonds events provide
relationship education and
skills training held in a retreat
setting to help enhance Soldier
and Family Readiness by build-
ing stronger Families.
We have another one sched-
uled for July, date to be deter-
mined.
In the meantime here are
some other opportunities for
Soldiers and Families:
“There is no "I" 4th MEB Bible Study Marriage Enrichment Lunch- Stress Management Seminar
Wednesdays 1130-1230 eon Mondays 1800-1900
in Team but
Specker Chapel Mondays 1130-1230 Specker Chapel
there is a "u" in 94th EN BN S-3 Conference
Lunch provided
Room
volunteer.”
Lunch Provided
~Unknown
Relocation Tools
The Department of Defense and Plan My Move are stream- Military Installations allows you
has several relocation tools lined, interactive, reliable and to view articles, photos, major
available for your use. Two of up to date moving applications. unit listings and contacts for
the tools, Military Installations Plan My Move provides you programs and services at in-
and Plan My Move, reside on with access to information stallations worldwide.
the MilitaryHOMEFRONT and about your entitlements and Our local ACS also offers
Military OneSource websites. benefits, to points of contact, classes and information pack-
These tools allow for utiliza- checklists, planning tools, and ets for those preparing to
tion of advanced technology information on education and move. Classes include moving
and reliable internet informa- employment. Plan My Move to an overseas location and
tion coupled with 24/7 services will put you and your family in budgeting for a PCS. Call 596-
available from Military One- charge of a smooth relocation 0212 for more info.
Source. Military Installations to your new duty assignment.
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9. 94TH ENGINEER BATTALION PAGE 9
Farewell My Friend
So Long, Farewell, auf Wiedersehen, ter, SGT Church, and SPC Raby 232nd
Good-bye. To all of you who are leav- 77th CPT McGinnis &
ing to move on to bigger and better none submitted family, 1SG Ellis, 1LT
things we wish you good luck in your Molloy, SFC Lepine,
life and career. 103rd SPC Ayotte, SPC Cardona.
SPC Durgin, SPC Harriman, SPC
HHC Lobdell and family, SSG Vanderlugt,
None submitted SGT Kaehr, SGT Hernandez and
FSC family, SPC Santiago, PFC Brandon,
SPC Badeaux, SGT Mingo, SPC SPC Smith, CPL Weiler, SPC Sto-
Pate, PFC Rosales-herring, SPC baugh, SGT McNealy.
Jones, SGT Pritchard, SGT Lancas-
Special Deliveries
HHC - Mr. & Mrs. Myers, Sura Isis Meyers born 22 December; SGT & Mr.
Crist, baby boy Bentley Crist born on 9 January.
FSC - SSG and Mrs. Wallace, baby girl Jocelyn Jo Wallace, born 7 February.
103rd - PFC & Mrs. Arzu, baby boy Christian Young; SPC & Mrs. Waldorf, twin girls Teegan
and Taylor; SSG & Mrs. Barnes, baby boy Avery Barnes; SGT & Mrs. Young, baby boy Avery;
SPC & Mrs. Lewis, baby boy Troy Lewis.
232nd - SGT & Mrs. Jackson, baby girl born16 November; PFC & Mrs. Kelly, baby girl born 14.
February. ♥
Welcome Wolverines!
We welcome into the ranks of the 77th non, PV2 Barnett, PFC Steffl, SGT
Wolverines the following Soldiers and SSG Good and family, SGT Holliday Kean, SPC Sordahl, 2LT Con-
Families: and family, PFC Zhounbrovich and ger, SFC Jaime and family.
HHC family, SPC Sankovich and family, 232nd
CPT Ashton and family, PFC Banas PFC Hughes and family, PVT Aubin CPT McKelvin and family,
and family, and family, SPC Boose and family, SFC Lopez and family, 1LT
SGT Williams and family. Tollison and family, SFC
FSC
SSG Smith, SPC Cooper, PFC 103rd Brown, SPC Cady, SPC
McCaskill, CPL Bell and family, SPC PFC Sundan and family, SPC Kear Coyne, SPC Gifford, SPC Frey and
McGuirk, and SSG Vongphachanh, and family, SGT Wofford and fam- family, 2LT Brooks and family, SFC
SSG Burton and family, SPC Coo- ily, SPC Ghaidi and family, SGT Bulman and family, SPC Taylor and
per and family, PFC Risley and fam- Jenkins and family, SGT Taylor and family, SPC Tate and family.
ily, SGT Thorne and family. family, SGT Dickens, SGT Matlock,
SPC Elliott, PVT Haung, SGT Ze-

10. PAGE 10
Adpot a Highway Program
A Little Time Makes a Big ticipate, and encourage families Transportation provides trash
Difference! Volunteer To- & friends to make a difference bags, safety vest, caution signs,
day! in your community. It only Highway signs and collected
Since adopting a highway FSC takes a little time! For more bag pick up. To get started
has collected 25 bags of trash information, paperwork, and today contact Missouri De-
and several bags of aluminum. other ways to help during the partment of Transportation at
The aluminum collected is No MO Trash Bash visit their 1-888-275-6636 or visit their
donated to the Waynesville website at website www.modot.mo.gov
Animal Shelter to help offset www.nomoretrash.org . You click on the “Service” tab, then
their expenses. In only 5 can be entered for special “Community Service” and
hours utilizing approximately prizes for this event and also lastly the “Adopt A Highway”
55 volunteers over the span of receive No MO Trash Bash tab. It is just that simple!
a year FSC has made a big lapel pins for all your volun- A special thanks to all the vol-
impact on the community. teers. unteers from FSC this past
You can too! Adopting A Highway only year! Your service is greatly
April is No MO Trash Bash takes a once a quarter com- appreciated!
month for Missouri. This is a mitment to clean up at a mini-
time for you to educate, par- mum. The Department of
"Often we set out to
make a difference in
the lives of others
only to discover we
have made a
difference in our
own."
~Ellie Braun-Haley
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11. 94TH ENGINEER BATTALION PAGE 11
Month of the Military Child
Wanting to honor military kids for Piney Valley Golf Course - Free aways,
their sacrifices and courage, in 1986 small bucket of range balls during and free
Defense Secretary Casper April, Tuesday-Friday.1 per day. food.596-
Weinberger designated April as the Child must be accompanied by an 0238
Month of the Military Child. Since adult. Free Con-
then, military installations, organiza- Outdoor Adventure Center - No cert - The group All Star Weekend
tions and communities have created paintball field fees. $2 off paintball will be performing 10 April, 5pm at
special events to pay tribute to rental package.10% off all retail Waynesville High. They are a Radio
these little military heroes. items in the shop. Disney Top 10 Artist. Free. 596-
Here’s what’s in store for our kids Lake of the Ozarks Rec Center - 6913
here at Ft. Leonard Wood! Free fishing pole rental for kids. Youth Talent Show - 23 April from
Daugherty Bowling Alley - Dollar Community Fun Fair - 2 April from 1pm-4pm at the Pippen Youth Cen-
Days: $1 bowling/$ 1 shoe rental 11am-3pm at the CDC, bldg 615. ter. Event is free. To sign up to
Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm Lots of activities, door prizes, give- perform call 596-0209. “The world is
hugged by the
faithful arms
Veterans Affairs Services Alert of volunteers.”
~Terri
Guillemets
An organization called Veterans approached or called, do not offer something similar sounding, hang up
Affairs Services (VAS) is providing them any information concerning the phone. Do not respond to
benefit and general information on yourself or data on other veterans. emails which suggest that they are
VA and gathering personal informa- The Department of Veterans Affairs from the VA. The VA never con-
tion on veterans. This organization does not randomly call veterans, ducts official business nor asks for
is not affiliated with VA in any way. nor does it ask veterans for infor- personal information by email.
Websites with the name "VA ser- mation which it does not already VA CENTRAL OFFICE
vices" immediately after the "www" have. If you have not dealt with the Office of Security and Law Enforce-
ARE NOT part of the Department VA previously and in person, then ment
of Veterans Affairs; the real VA you receive a call from someone
website ends in.gov. If saying they are with the VA or
KC Royals Military Child Appreciation
Kansas and Missouri's National Section Regular Price You Pay Free Activities Include:
Guard Teen Councils are joining
Field Box $34.00 $10.00 Sprint Fun Run (Kids run
together to sponsor a special event
the bases after the game!)
- Month of the Military Child - to Field Plaza $27.00 $10.00
celebrate our unsung heroes at the Face Painters
Hy-Vee Reserved
Kansas City Royals games Sunday, $19.00 $9.00 Caricatures & Balloon
Box
April 3, 2011 and Sunday, April 17, Artists
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Live Entertainment
a special discount in honor of local Hy-Vee Box $14.00 $5.00
military children. April 17th is Autograph
www.royals.com/nationalguard Afternoon.

12. 94th Engineer FRG Steering Committee
Mission Statement:
We will listen to and handle Family member concerns and
issues with respect, understanding, and kindness.
94th Engineer Battalion
We will provide the necessary, appropriate communications
Stephanie D. Leary
and resources to help Family members stay informed, knowl-
Family Readiness Support Assistant
edgeable, and educated.
Bldg 1022 East 20th Street We will reach out personally to all Family members with
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 genuine concern and appreciations in order to sustain, sup-
Phone: (573)596-0131 ext 6-3968 port and motivate them throughout their Wolverine tours.
Cell: (573)837-8086
We will act responsibly with the financial assets and re-
E-mail: stephanie.leary@us.army.mil
sources of the 94th Engineer Battalion and promise to use
Join us on Facebook! these monies to benefit the Wolverine Family members as a
www.facebook.com/94thEngineer Battalion whole.
“Building Firm Foundations”
FRSA Note
Last August the chairman of the Joint authorized ACS and unit officials may of war fighting readiness. Our Sol-
Chiefs of Staff sought to eliminate the contact Family members without the diers and Families must be kept in-
“yes-no” box on Family information Soldier's consent when relaying Fam- formed of available services and pro-
forms that determined if the unit ily readiness information. grams and how to access and use
could contact the family. Commanders can also leverage the them.
“There are just too many spouses resources of existing readiness affili- A ready Family is a Army Strong Fam-
whose spouse deploys where that ated programs such as Family Readi- ily.
box is checked no” Navy Admiral ness Groups, Family Readiness Sup-
Mike Mullen said. He wants to pre- port Assistants, and Army Commu-
vent that type of isolation and ensure nity Service.
families are better informed. Official Family readiness information
Therefore, the Chairman of the Joint includes information related to sup-
Chiefs of Staff recently initiated five port services and social, informa-
Integrated Process Teams (IPTs) to tional, caretaking, and morale-building
resolve Family support problems. activities aimed at enhancing prepar-
The Assistant Chief of Staff for Instal- edness for the Total Army Family.
lation Management determined that Family Readiness is the cornerstone
The inclusion of some unofficial information in this FRG Newsletter has not increased the costs to the Government, in
accordance with DoD 4525.8-M, Official Mail Management Manual.