Combat engineers from Company C, 2nd STB launched an M58 Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC) to breach an obstacle at the Udairi Range Complex in Camp Buehring Kuwait on March 12. The MICLIC detonated approximately 1,700 pounds of C4 explosives. Soldiers from the 204th BSB received two days of CBRN decontamination training to ensure they could properly conduct decontamination operations. The training focused on priorities and procedures for decontamination. The article also discusses the induction of 42 Soldiers into the Warhorse Top 10% program for their excellence in fitness, marksmanship, education and Army values.

1. Serving the Soldiers, Civilians and Families of 2nd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div. Vol. 2, Issue 6 March 14, 2014
Combat engineers, Co. C, 2nd STB launch an M58 Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC) to breach and obsticle during a MICLIC live fire at the Udairi Range Complex,
Camp Buehring Kuwait, March 12.
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Combat engineers, Co. C, 2nd STB explode approximately 1700 lbs. of C4 explosives of an M58 Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC) to breach an obsticacle during a
MICLIC live fire at the Udairi Range Complex, Camp Buehring Kuwait, March 12.
Photos by: Sgt. Marcus Fichtl, 2nd ABCT PAO

2. Warhorse PridePage 2 Vol. 2, Issue 6 March 14, 2014
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s temperatures start to rise in the Middle East, Soldiers are
beginning to train with water, but no one is cooling down as
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training is
the focus for the 204th BSB.
Soldiers of 2nd STB certified “Roughrider” Soldiers in the areas of
operational decontamination and chemical gear exchange on Camp
Buehring, Kuwait, March 12.
“The main focus is to bring some type of positive informational
awareness about CBRN to the units,” said Staff Sgt. Joshua Thorton,
an instructor and the battalion CBRN noncommissioned officer-in-
charge, 204th BSB. “Being the CBRN representative for company and
battalion level, you have to make training relevant and you have to
make people aware of the type of threats that are out there.”
With the oversight of 2nd STB, the support battalion’s Soldiers
received two days of training to ensure they were capable of
conducting organized decon in case the primary team is unavailable.
“I wanted to give the 204th CBRN representatives as well as their
decon team members an overview and an outlook on operational
decon because we would be the secondary asset to perform decon for
the brigade,” said Thornton, a native of Crestview, Fla.
Most of the Soldiers that participated in the training haven’t
touched CBRN equipment since basic training.
“It is something that is different,” said Pfc. Rebecca Curlee, a native
of Eagle River, Alaska and a health care specialist assigned to Co. C,
204th BSB. “It is something that we are not used to and it is out of out
comfort zone.”
Story and Photos by Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch
2nd ABCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.
Decontamination Training
Two CBRN Strykers, HHC, 2nd STB prepare to be decontaminated by Soldiers, HHC, Company C,
204th BSB.
A Soldier from Co. C, 204th BSB decons a CBRN Stryker.
A Soldier from Co. C, 204th BSB decons a vehicle during CBRN decon tra
Soldiers from Co. C, 204th BSB.

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Senior CRBN leadership identified a few things that the Soldiers
must take away from the training.
“They emphasized don’t contaminate each other,” said Curlee. “They
are making sure we use the correct procedures and methods. They
are really making sure everyone does it the right way.”
And what did Thornton think the Soldiers focused on during the
training?
“I think they took away what their priorities are in the event we
come under some type of chemical contamination,” said Thornton.
“They took away what their duties and responsibilities are, as far as
setting up and running an operational decon lane.
As the two-day instruction neared an end, leaders knew the
training conducted was important.
“I feel grateful for the fact that the brigade is emphasizing CBRN
skills,” said Sfc. Patrick Fanning, senior brigade CBRN NCO.
“Sometimes it gets lost in all of our other priorities, but I feel pretty
happy that we got this opportunity.”
As the training came to an end, the instructors felt positive in the
abilities of the newly certified decon team.
“I would say they have grown tremendously over the last two days,”
said Thornton. “I feel like their level of confidence in the CBRN
program at the unit level has grown.”
aining at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, March 12. The event administered by CBRN Soldiers, HHC, 2nd STB trained the non-CBRN
Soldiers, Co. C, 204th BSB, decon a vehicle.
A Soldier from Co. C, 204th BSB, prepares to
exit his CBRN suit.

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essthanonepercentoftheAmericanpopulationcurrentlyserves
in the Armed Forces, and the 2nd ABCT inducted 42 from that
one percent into the brigade’s Top Ten Percent Program at the
Oasis Stage, Camp Buehring, Kuwait, March 8.
The program recognized Soldiers who scored at the top of the Army
Physical Fitness Test and marksmanship qualification, enrolled in
college courses, certified on a five-mile run and 20km ruck and
exemplified the Army’s values.
Col. Omar Jones IV, commander, 2nd ABCT, said the Soldiers
dedication to physical, military and educational excellence exemplified
what it meant to be a Warhorse Soldier and a leader.
Jones identified Spc. Brice Kunkel, fire control repairer, Co. B, 204th
BSB, and Sgt. Joshua Troyer, gunner, Battery B, 3rd Bn., 16th FA Reg.,
as leading examples as what it means to part of the top ten percent.
“Sgt. Troyer’s company had eight APFT failures and four overweight
Soldiers, and so far seven of the eight Soldiers have passed their APFT
and all four overweight Soldiers are back to Army fitness standards,”
said Jones.
Troyer a Loveland, Colo., native is currently working toward a degree
in Kinesiology for his love of fitness and its importance in a Soldiers
career.
“I’ve always strived to max out everything and be the best at
everything,” said Troyer. “But my goal this deployment has been
bettering my Soldiers and helping them improve in their career.
Ten years from now, he hopes to be leading Soldiers as a senior
noncommissioned officer.
WarhorseTop 10% program
Story and photo by Sgt. Marcus FIchtl
2nd ABCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.
Col.OmarJonesIV,commander,2ndArmoredBrigadeCombatTeam,4thInfantryDivision,speaksaboutthe42SoldierswhowereinductedintotheWarhorseTopTenPercentProgram
attheOasisStage,CampBuehringKuwait,March8,2014.
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As Kunkel walked across the stage, Jones spoke about his
accomplishments financially for himself and for the brigade.
“Spc. Kunkel has not only paid off debts he acquired before this
deployment, he’s saved the Army more than $500,000 repairing
Bradley Fighting Vehicles,” said Jones.
If his friends were asked to describe him, Kunkel said they would
mention he “works out a lot,” but when they were asked to describe the
Kingsville, Texas native, the word dedication came to mind.
“Everytime I wake up, I try to work the hardest for my family,” said
Kunkel.
One of seven kids, Kunkel, grew up in a town that didn’t have a future
for him.
“When I was growing up, I didn’t have anything,” said Kunkel. “Now
I try to give everything I can for my family. I’m trying to work for a
better life. I joined the Army to achieve a better lifestyle and so far, so
well.”
Married with one child, an associate’s degree in hand and almost
$30, 000 in the bank, Kunkel is well on his way toward a better life, and
he shows no signs of stopping.
“I hate sitting still for a long time, I’m impatient,” said Kunkel. “I
always need to be doing something.”
There is no time for sitting still for Troyer, Kunkel and the other 40
Soldiers inducted into the top ten percent program. To remain part
of the programs, they will have to maintain their current level of
achievement.

5. HIMARSRockets in flight
Two M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems assigned to the 41st Fires Brigade, Ft. Hood, Texas, fire rockets during a live fire at the Udairi Range Complex, Camp
Buehring Kuwait, March 13, 2014. The Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th
Infantry Division provided radar coverage as Company C, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd ABCT provided forward observers to the live fire.
Co. A 1-67 AR explosives training
A Soldier from Co. A, 1st Bn., 67th Ar. Reg., sets a training claymore prior to a
claymore, grenade and bangalore torpedo range, Udairi Range Complex, Camp
Buehring, Kuwait, March.12.
Soldiers from Co. A, 1st Bn., 67th Ar. Reg., measure out detenation cord for a
bangalore torpedo during a claymore, grenade and bangalore torpedo range,
Udairi Range Complex, Camp Buehring, Kuwait, March 12.
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Photo by: Sgt. Marcus Fichtl, 2nd ABCT PAO
Photos by: Sgt. Marcus Fichtl, 2nd ABCT PAO

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Shots across the AO
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4th Infantry Division. The Warhorse Pide is an Army-
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Col. Omar Jones IV......................2nd ABCT Commander
Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Lehtonen 2nd ABCT CSM
Maj. Chris Maestas.................................................PAO OIC
Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch..................................PAO NCOIC
Sgt. Marcus Fichtl...............................Layout and Design
Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch............................................Editor
Warhorse Pride
Members of the 1st Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg., pose for a photo with Boy Scouts at
Camp Al Sayliyah, Qatar during a post-wide visit by the scouts.
Col. Omar Jones IV, commander 2nd ABCT, discusses the US-Kuwait partnership
with Kuwaiti Col. Khalid Saleh al-Sabah, Kuwaiti military police commander. MPs
from HHC, 2nd STB have been living, eating and parterning with Kuwaiti MPs.
Military Police, HHC, 2nd STB observe a sniper live fire with Kuwaiti MPs at Udairi
Range Complex, Camp Buehring, Kuwait. March 8. The U.S. MPs and Kuwaiti MPs
finished their ten week partnership, March 12.
Sgt.EuniceYi,2ndABCTparalegalNCOICposesforaphotowith“Article6”Lt.Gen.FloraD.
Darpino, atCampBuehring,Kuwait.Yiwasrecognizedforhermanycontributionstothe
WarhorseBrigade.
Photo by: Sgt. Marcus Fichtl, 2nd ABCT PAO Courtesy Photo
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8. Better Opportunities for Single SoldiersPage 7 Vol. 2, Issue 6 March 14, 2014
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MWR TOURS PHONE # 438-3056 I 0800-1700 HRS SAT - THURS
OASIS - MWR PALMS - UDAIRI CENTER
PHONE # 438 - 3202 OPEN 24 HRS
FITNESS CENTER PHONE # 438 - 3130 OPEN 24 HRS
Company Level Basketball League (05 January –
20 March ) - Buehring Basketball Courts
Company Level Basketball League (05 January – 20 March ) - Buehring Basketball Courts
Company Level Basketball League (05 January – 20 March ) - Buehring Basketball Courts
Company Level Basketball League (05 January – 20 March ) - Buehring Basketball Courts
Buehring Weekly 5K -
Eisenhower @ 0500
Karaoke Night - Oasis @
2000
Call of Duty Tournament –
Palms @ 1900
Mardi Gras Masquerade
Costume, Dance and Float
Parade Contest – Oasis @
1700
Salsa Night - Oasis @ 1900 Saturday Night Bingo - Oasis @
1900
Country Night - Oasis @ 2030
Buehring Weekly 5K -
Eisenhower @ 0500
Texas Hold em Poker
Tournament - Palms @
1900
Karaoke Night - Oasis @
2000
Saturday Night Bingo -
Oasis @ 1900
Top 40 Music Night – Oasis
@ 2030
RC Car Race - RC Race
Track near Softball Field @
1700
8 Ball Tournament - Udairi
Rec Center @ 1900
Spades Tournament - Oasis
@ 1900
R&B Dance Night - Oasis @
1900
Buehring Weekly 5K -
Eisenhower @ 0500
Saturday Night Bingo -
Oasis @ 1900
International Night – Oasis
@ 2030
Glow in the Dark Dodgeball
- Aerobic Tent @ 1800
Karaoke Night - Oasis @
2000
St. Patrick's Day Color Run
– Eisenhower @ 1800
St. Patrick's Day Minute To
Win It – Oasis @ 1900
Country Night - Oasis @
1900
Ping Pong Tournament -
Udairi Rec Center @ 1900
Buehring Weekly 5K -
Eisenhower @ 0500
Texas Hold em Poker
Tournament - Palms @
1900
Karaoke Night - Oasis @
2000
Bataan Memorial Ruck March
- Eisenhower @ 0500
RC Car Race - RC Race
Track near Softball Field @
1700
Dominoes Tournament –
Oasis @ 1900
9 Ball Tournament - Udairi
Rec Center @ 1900
Latin Dance Night - Oasis @
1900
4on4 Blind Volleyball –
Volleyball Court @ 1800
Women s History Month
Observance – Movie Theater @
1200
Saturday Night Bingo – Oasis @
1900
Top 40 Music Night – Oasis @ 2030
Saturday Night Bingo -
Oasis @ 1900
Mix Music Night - Oasis @
2030
Camp Buehring Marathon -
Eisenhower @ 0600