The document provides an update from the command team of the 94th Engineer Battalion about recent and upcoming events and training. It discusses how the battalion recently completed training at Fort Riley, which helped prepare soldiers for future deployments and operations. It thanks families for their support during this training. It also highlights several upcoming battalion events in June, July, and August and thanks Family Readiness Group leaders for their important volunteer work supporting soldiers and families.
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The Wolverzine Battalion Command Team Message
1. The Wolverzine
9 4 T H E N G I N E E R B A T T A L I O N J U N E 2 0 1 0
DATES FOR
YOUR CAL-
Command Team Message
ENDAR
Brigade Change
of Command
from COL Ris-
berg to COL Soldiers, Families, and Friends of Freedom tasks. Every platoon What a great event and all of the
Rangel, June 25th the Wolverine Battalion; CSM that went through the training Soldiers and Family Members
Keel and I want to take a minute had nothing but seemed to genuinely
Wolverine Activ-
and thank you for all that you do great things to say enjoy themselves out on
ity Day, July 1st
to make this Battalion a success and the leaders Colyer Park in the sun-
Couples in Arms every day. We are honored to and Soldiers all shine. If you didn’t hear,
5-session rela- serve in the 94th Engineer Battal- came away with the battalion’s sports
tionship seminar. ion, and we are truly thankful for an appreciation teams did incredibly
Sign up, by July each opportunity that we have to for how intellec- well…we outright won 7
6th. 596-0212 interact with you. Do not think tually difficult that of the competitions,
for a minute that either of us conflict is. During came in 2nd in three, and
Battalion Organi-
zation Day, Au-
takes being a Command Team the Fort Riley came in 3rd in 2. At the
gust 5th for granted...it is truly a privilege training density, end of the day, we were
and we would do if forever if the we also had Sol- WAY AHEAD of the
Army would let us. diers in Romania and in Germany other battalions, and CSM Keel
INSIDE The Battalion continues to exe- supporting other operations. Of and I had the honor of accepting
THIS ISSUE: cute extremely well. The trip course, they represented the the BDE Dauntless Days Shield
that we took to Fort Riley for battalion well and we hope that which we will hold for the next
FRG??? 2 will lead to some construction year until the Dauntless Days
training was incredible. We
completed a range density and projects in Europe! 2011!
HHC 3 followed it up with a very realis- We returned from Fort Riley just As we look forward, we have
tic platoon training event mod- in time for the Brigade’s sports
eled on Operation Enduring competition: “Dauntless Days”! Cont’d on page 2
FSC 4
Greetings from our Advisors
77th 5
103rd 6
232nd 7 Tish and I would like to welcome Best wishes to those Soldiers
all those who are new to the who will be leaving the Battalion
Battalion. and venturing on to new and
Chaplain 8 exciting places!
Summer is peeking around the
corner and I think most of us are GO WOLVERINES!
Milestones 9 glad the icy roads are a thing of Tish Anderson
the past! It has been a busy year
with many more great adven- Sheree Keel
94th Engineer Battalion
tures in front of us.
Senior Advisors, Tish
Anderson & Sheree Keel
2. PAGE 2
Message cont’d
more great training planned. gade Tactical Training Base work they do for our Soldiers
At the end of September, we here on Fort Leonard Wood. and Families is awesome.
expect to send two platoons For everyone involved in that Thank you for all the “behind
out to the U.S. Southern Bor- project, you know how big it the scenes” work that you do;
der to build roads for the U.S. is. The battalion is in the proc- don’t ever think it goes un-
Border Patrol. One of the ess of building 42 SEAhuts that noticed or is not important. It
projects is in Laredo, Texas, the 1st Engineer Brigade will is noticed and it is incredibly
and the other project is in use to house initial entry Sol- important!
Nogales, Arizona. These pro- diers during field problems. CSM Dewayne Keel
jects are excellent training for We will end this entry into the
platoons and ensure that we LTC Jeffery Anderson
Wolverzine by thanking some
are trained in construction and pretty special people. The
project management. FRG leaders in each company
Also in the Fall, we expect to are some really amazing people
complete the 1st Engineer Bri- and the amount of volunteer
FRG Leader Contact Info
HHC
What is an FRG?
Tami Hines The Family Readiness Group iency among the members by • A surrogate parent
(254)291-4613 (FRG) is an official Army pro- providing information, referral
Headhunter_FRG@yahoo.com
• A social worker
gram established by the com- assistance and mutual concern.
mander and run by volunteers. • A taxi or bus service
FSC
3. The FRG provides activities
The organization consists of all and support that enhance the • A loan agency
Amanda Robinette
assigned Soldiers (married and well-being and esprit de corps What it boils down to is that
(816)248-1779
amanda_robinette@hotmail.com
single), DA Civilians, volun- within the unit. the FRG is here to provide you
teers and families (immediate The FRG mission is to: with information and to help
77th
and extended) that together you find the resources that you
provide mutual support and • Act as an extension of the need. The more volunteers
Angie Bryant unit in providing official, accu-
(573)647-6268
assistance and a network of FRGs have the more programs
communications among the rate command information and social activities FRGs can
Outlaws77@yahoo.com
family members, the chain of • Provide mutual support be- offer. In turn these resources
command, and community tween the command and the and activities provide opportu-
103rd
resources. FRG membership nities for Families to build ef-
Elizabeth Hernandez
The FRG assists the unit com- • Advocate more efficient use fective support systems around
(336)442-9667
mander is three ways: of community resources themselves.
Julie Arnold
(573)452-2346 1. The FRG conducts activities • Help families
Viper_FRG@hotmail.com that enhance the flow of infor- solve problems at
mation between command and the lowest level.
232nd families. It provides feedback The FRG is not: -
Tiffany Rice on the state of the unit’s fami-
(573)765-3658 lies to the command and dis- • A part of the
Sarah Wallace seminates information to fami- Casualty notifica-
(573)337-4372 lies received from the com- tion team
232nd FRG@gmail.com mand. • A babysitting
2. The FRG encourages resil- service
THE WOLVERZINE
3. 94TH ENGINEER BATTALION PAGE 3
HHC Headhunter Headlines
Hello to all the family Soldiers within the BN the Rear D for the entire family.
and friends of HHC, received the best train- We would love feedback from the
94th EN BN. The last ing that could be pro- families about this so that we can
few months have been vided. We would like continue to provide you the
very busy for everyone to thank all of the fami- needed support while your Soldier
within the BN and that lies that were impacted is away from home. Finally we
included many of the by this and thank each would like to thank everyone for
Soldiers within HHC. of you for your contin- helping make the transition be-
Over the month of May ued support while we tween myself and CPT Drake very
the entire BN rotated up to Fort deploy to the field to prepare for smooth, and we wish her and her
Riley to participate in a field training deployments. In addition, to de- husband a happy farewell as they
exercise to prepare us for a tactical ploying a large portion of the staff get ready to move on with their
environment. Many people on staff to Fort Riley an equal amount of military career. “To the world
within HHC spent the entire month people stayed back here at Fort CPT Dennis Hines
up at Fort Riley to ensure that all Leonard Wood to assist in running
you may be just
one person, but
to one person
FRG Leader’s Nook you may be the
world.”
- Brandi Snyder
Taking up the position as FRG that no one outside the realm of what it was meant to be: a group of
leader was not a decision that I the military could possibly under- friends who can actually understand
made easily. The FRG, for me, was stand. So, as the year rolls along, what the person next to them
unfamiliar and unknown and, there- and as our military families continue might be going through. We are
fore, to be its leader, seemed to be to live, love, and learn together, my planning a bake sale so that we may
a daunting and ambiguous task. hope, as the new FRG leader, is to raise funds for a Company Org
Growing up in the military as I did, build friendships within our circle of Day/BBQ during either the month
showed me the amazing dynamics soldiers and loved ones. I hope that of July or August. I look forward to
that military families possess. How- we can spend our meetings laughing meeting you all!
ever, military families must also and learning about one another so Tami Hines
endure hardships and heartaches that we may utilize the FRG for
4. PAGE 4
FSC Renegade Remarks
First off, I want to thank the Engineers making it a success- that were on rear detachment
Soldiers and Families of For- ful field training exercise. Our that kept us ahead on mainte-
ward Support Company for company overcame many nance while sustaining the
your continuous support. I am shortfalls with personnel and Cont’d on page 11
honored to serve as your com- equipment and still made the
mander and as LTC Anderson mission happen. Our
always preaches, I treat it as a Soldiers received realistic
gift every day. Right after tak- training to include react-
ing command, we started to ing to IEDs, sniper fire,
plan for the Fort Riley Field small arms fire, media
Training Exercise. From April engagements, and many
25th to May 22nd, more than 35 other exercises to train
Soldiers from the Forward for Operation Enduring
Support Company deployed to Freedom.
Fort Riley, Kansas providing Thanks to the Soldiers
logistical support for the 94th
SPC Haislip works on a MMWV before
it redeploys to FLW.
FRG Leader’s Nook
“A good memory is When I volunteered for the greatly impacted how I see the hosted a spouses’ night out at
Forward Support Company role of the FRG within a mili- Sweetwater BBQ, held multiple
one that can (FSC) FRG leader position last tary community. As the FSC fundraisers, presented hand-
March, I had only had a vague FRG continues to grow and outs from ITR, had monthly
remember the
idea of what holding this posi- develop, we are hoping that FRG meetings, and created a
day’s blessings and tion would all entail. At first it the family members will be- Meal Team. Our next meeting
was overwhelming, but as I come more involved, more is an ice cream social on July 6,
forget the day’s began to meet the families informed, and more self reliant. 2010 from 5:30-6:30 at the
within the company, I knew To meet these goals, we or- Stonegate Community Center.
troubles.” that this position was a bless- ganized a family picnic at Co- Amanda Robinette
ing. The people I have met lyer Park while the soldiers
these past three months have were at the Ft. Riley FTX,
Raising
money for
our FRG
events at
the Brigade
Org Day
THE WOLVERZINE
5. 94TH ENGINEER BATTALION PAGE 5
77th Rock Steady Report
On the 13th of May, separated from our take place. There were trying times
the 77th Engineer garrison responsibilities. to be certain, but through every-
Company made the Had we conducted the one’s efforts, some critical adjust-
trip back home. For same training at Fort ments were made.
the two weeks Leonard Wood, many The last days of the exercise
prior, much training issues would have called were allocated for the “capstone”
was conducted. Soldiers from the exer- event, in which a compound mis-
Ranges on the cise. sion was externally and formally
M249, M240b, M2 Individual Soldiers gained evaluated. I think that all the OC’s
and convoy live-fire the benefit of seeing the did a great job in being objective in
make the list of familiarity and pro- refinement of small unit tactics, their evaluations. Some great com-
ficiency ranges. Most of the period techniques and procedures, better ments and recommendations for
spent in Kansas was reacting to known as TTP’s. improving our tactical skills came
external missions, allowing the It was obvious in the first week of out of the capstone event, and the
platoon leaders, platoon Sergeants, the exercise that changes would OC’s are deserving of much of this
Squad and team leaders to hone have to be made, and it was largely credit.
many of their tactical leadership thanks to the support, cooperation Rock Steady Outlaws.
skills. In this regard, effectiveness of and motivation within the platoons
training was capitalized due to being that allowed this critical step to
1SG Gaa delivers PMI to SPC Lariver and PV2
Alcazar on the M240b.
FRG Leader’s Nook
Having just arrived from Ft. spouses / Family members and to of Command (Cpt Hamilton), and
Richardson, AK, this is the first step make sure that community re- August 20th Spouses PT.
in my personal philosophy; “The sources are understood and avail- I can’t wait to meet everyone at
key to my Soldier’s success is to be able. I would like to see the number these events and be sure to check
an active and informed spouse”. of volunteers and participants in- your E-Mail for future details on
This is why I have chosen to be the crease and for us to work as a team these events!
new FRG Leader for 77th. with a common interest.
Angie Bryant
My goals for this FRG are to main- Upcoming Events; July 16 kids PT,
tain an open forum, maintain rumor July 23rd Company Organizational
control, distribute information to Day, August 13th Company Change
6. PAGE 6
103rd Viper Bytes
As we complete another great and we rose quite a bit of Vipers on 31July at the
quarter of training and mis- money for future events. We Waynesville Park in the shelter
sions I would like to take a got together again for Daunt- across from the splash park.
minute to acknowledge a few less days where there were The money we have raised will
of the things that have been sporting competitions and a fund this fun event for all.
happening and also look for- BBQ. We again had a lot of First platoon has been working
ward to some planned events. fun and raised some money at the Ammunition Supply
We have accomplished many with the dunk tank. We also Point on Fort Leonard Wood.
great things and the future continued to have our monthly They have improved the secu-
looks to be as busy as ever. meetings in the battalion con- rity of this facility by increasing
The FRG came to the motor ference room on the first the stand-off around the pe-
pool and held a pie in the face Wednesday of each month at rimeter. Second platoon fin-
fundraiser that allowed us to 1800. (There will be no July ished the earthwork for a fu-
vent some of our frustrations meeting). There is a back to ture motor cycle safety course.
on others. It was a fun event school BBQ planned for all of
the Soldiers and Families of the Cont’d on page 10
FRG Leader’s Nook
Hello Viper Family, again was very successful. In gifts for the kids at Waynesville
“Dream as if What a great past few months August we are looking forward Park. FRG meetings are held
we have had. Over the months to the Spouses Cookie Ex- the first Wednesday of every
you’ll live forever, change and Bake sale at the month at 1800 in the Battalion
we have had several fundrais-
Motor Pool. The FRG partici- Conference Room everyone is
live as if you’ll die ers. In April we did a Company
Pie in the Face which was a lot pates in and puts on fundrais- welcome to attend. We look
today.” of fun and raised substantial ers in order to give back to forward to seeing all Vipers
amount of money. Thank you the soldiers and their families currently a part of the Com-
- James Dean with events like the upcoming pany and all new Vipers.
to all those who so kindly took
a pie in the face. In May we Back to School Bash that is Elizabeth Hernandez & Julie
participated in Dauntless Org planned for late July. We will Arnold
Day with a Dunk Tank and have a BBQ with activities and
Photos
from our
Dunktank
and Pie-in-
the-Face
Fundraisers.
THE WOLVERZINE
7. 94TH ENGINEER BATTALION PAGE 7
232nd Warrior Review
To the 232nd Family,
It has been a very busy quarter for us. Many have left, and many newcom-
ers have taken their place. This quarter has been quite rewarding with our
involvement in the PIES East Elementary event (Partners In Education),
Fort Riley exercise, and our crazy Family Focused Pie-in the- Face event.
CPT Cassandra McGinnis
SSG Delaney and SSG Miranda grading
SGT Corp being pied by his 5 yr old high aptitude placement tests for East
daughter, Dakota. Elementary children.
SPC Whalen doing arts and crafts with
children.
SPC Cardona being pied by his lovely
wife, Carlotta.
SPC Hammond engaging in an educa-
tional board game to enhance math
skills.
SFC Hightower cheating, but still got it SSG Wright and SPC Conrad preparing
good! material for paper projects.
Cont’d on page 11
8. PAGE 8
Chaplain’s Blessings
The Wolverines Strong Bonds Our next events:
Families, Couples, and Singles 30 July - 1August for Families
weekend retreat is designed to at 1000 Hills Resort, Branson.
strengthen relationships inspire
hope and rekindle marriages 26-28 August for Singles
- even start the journey of “How Not to Marry Jerk” at
healing for relationships under Chateau on the Lake in Bran-
fire. son.
Talk to your spouse, friend, Chaplain Kevin Daul
and supervisor about Strong (573)596-5439
Bonds.
BOSS
The mission of BOSS is to issues on quality of life, and to Iowa Ave, 1530.
continually progress and im- be involved with leadership Upcoming Activities
prove the quality of life for developing activities.
single service members July 4th - 4th of July Celebra-
Single Service Members are tion & Army Soldier Show
(bonafide bachelors, geographi- encouraged to voice their con-
cal bachelors and single par- cerns to their unit BOSS rep- July 10th - Paint Ball
ents) on Fort Leonard Wood. resentative who will in turn July 17th/24th AquaPalooza /
94th BOSS Rep -
And to provide and participate express the issues at the Night at LORA
SGT Ribultan in social, recreational, and weekly BOSS meetings. Aug 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Op-
educational events, to partici-
FLW POCs - pate in community service BOSS meetings are held the eration Rising Star
Tristan, 596-4398 projects, to voice concerns and 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the
Andrea, 596-4862
month at USO, Bldg 805
Summertime Fun
Here are five programs/links to check out as 3. The Armed
you plan your summer vacation fun. Forces Vacation Club
1. Armed Forces Recreation Center Resorts is a space available program offering week long
stays for only $329 per unit at locations around
- Shades of Green, Orlando FL the world. www.afvclub.com
www.shadesofgreen.org
- Hale Koa, Honolulu, HI 4. Information, Tickets, and Recreation (ITR)
www.haleloa.com offers discounted tickets to many local and
- Cape Henry Inn, Chesapeake Bay, VA favorite attractions.
www.capehenryinn.com www.fortleonardwood.com/itr.htm
2. The largest collection of military travel dis- 5. Vacation Rewards is a travel discount pro-
counts can be found at gram which has recently added cruises to their
www.GuideToMilitaryTravel.com list of discount opportunities.
www.govVacationRewards.com
THE WOLVERZINE
9. 94TH ENGINEER BATTALION PAGE 9
Farewell My Friend
So Long, Farewell, auf Wiedersehen, 77th 232nd
Good-bye. To all of you who are leav- Seibert, Kotas, Rose, J., Rose, V., PFC Beemer,
ing to move on to bigger and better Cotto, Wallace, Hoffman, Williams, SPC Evangelista,
things we wish you good luck in your P. Meskauskas, Pilago, Douglas, SGT Ferguson,
life and career. Narvaez, Thompson, Braselton, SPC Kitchen, SGT Ritte-Bradshaw,
Stone, Milis, Missler, Jones, Cole- SFC Street, SGT Corp, SGT Ribul-
FSC man ton, SPC Shamblin, S., SPC Sham-
103rd blin, M., SGT Culbreath, SGT Olter,
SPC Lyons, SPC Blythe, SPC Schel- SPC McAlister, SPC Hammond,
has, SPC Richard, SGT Crouch, SFC Kirkman, SGT Ellis, SGT Mon- SGT Burke
SGT Dingey, SSG Chillers, tanez, SGT Quick, SPC Capps,
1LT McIntyre SPC Cowley, SPC Miller, J., SPC
Miller, L., SPC Shibley
Special Deliveries
HHC - Robert Danger Keglovitz
FSC - Jenna Grace Stone , Joseph Robert Pack
77th - Michael Robert Benvignati, Jada Renee Williams
103rd - Vincent Javari Wayne Gonsalves, Georgia Violet Baas, and Keagan Marshall VanWinkle
232nd - Kaitlyn Grace Anderson, twins Payton Marie and Isaiah David Edwards
Welcome Wolverines!
We welcome into the ranks of the family, SSG Bullock & familly, SFC Garrett, SGT Haynes & family, SGT
Wolverines the following Soldiers Wallace, 2LT Howard, 1LT Moore Morris, SGT Young & family, SGT
and Families: & family Amato, PFC Eady and PV2 Branan,
HHC - SPC Ramos & family, SSG 77th - SFC Gonzales & family, Alca- SSG Edmondson & family
Masters & family zar, Bankhead, Bryant & family, 232nd - PFC Fulmore, SGT Crow-
FSC - PVT Minoske, PVT Snow, Debona, Johnson, W., Jones, J. & ley & family, SGT Clem & family,
PVT Collins, PVT Gonzales, PVT family, Moseman, Sutton, Vaimauga, SGT Gifford, SGT Mooradian &
Engelsman, PVT Bonham & family, Williams, M., Olsen, Bitner, Carter family, PV2 Rembert, PVT Smith,
PVT Kjergaard & family, PV2 Lizano & family, Eggleston & family, Hall & SPC Sullivan & family, SGT Kellogg
& family, PV2 Kellogg & family, PFC family, McMahon & family, Scroggins & family, SSG Abney & family, PV2
Tukes, PFC Pascual, PFC Poltorat- & family, Upchurch, Vosick & family, Tate & family, PV2 Osterreich &
skiy, PFC Jones, SPC Rosales & Woods family, PV2 Acosta & family, SFC
family, SPC Ortega, SGT Quick & 103rd - SGT Enns & family, SGT Kieffer & family.
10. 94TH ENGINEER BATTALION PAGE 10
103rd cont’d
The weather was a constant battle of the Families at Fort Leonard Wood. The week of 7-10 Septem-
on this project, so it was great to Wood made this a very successful ber is scheduled as a Company
get it finished. Third platoon also training event. Field Training Exercise (FTX). We
finished a very long project at the As we look forward to next quar- will stay in the field and focus on
FORSCOM Tactical Training Base. ter, we will continue to be busy. tactical training during this time. As
They expanded the size of the area The Vipers will welcome CPT Todd you can see, the summer is packed
and it is a better training facility Bradford and his Family as he as- full of great training events so
because of their efforts. The me- sumes command of this fine organi- please take advantage of the max
chanics have continued to labor zation. We will have a week of leave period and prepare for the
away and get all missions accom- ranges and a week of equipment busy schedule.
plished despite being short handed. cross training in July. The end of As Stephanie, Whitney and I leave
While you may think your efforts July and early August is a time when the Vipers and move on to the next
go unnoticed, they don’t, and we we encourage Soldiers and Families chapter in our lives I would like to
know your work is what keeps us to take a much needed break and thank all of our dedicated Soldiers “Kindness is
rolling. The headquarters section enjoy some time off with a max and Families for you support and
had continued the exciting day-to- leave period. During the month of efforts. It has been an honor to difficult to give
day tasks that keep the company August and September we will serve with you all. The Army life is
running. They have also responded likely have a platoon doing a con- not an easy one and I appreciate away because
to all of the last minute requests struction project in Fort Riley, KS your selfless service. While you
from the 1SG and me. The entire it keeps
and a platoon at Ft. Irwin, CA serv- are all exceptional, no one can do
company moved over 1000 miles to ing as the environmental clean-up everything alone. Please remem- coming back.”
and from Fort Riley, KS and con- team and working on a construc- ber to lean on each other when in
ducted some very good training tion project. We will also be work- need and use the many resources - Unknown
while we were there. The hard ing on Fort Leonard Wood and that are provided to us all.
work of the Soldiers at Fort Riley preparing for future construction
and the selfless service and sacrifice CPT Wade Welsh
missions on and off of Fort Leonard
Vipers getting ready to run during the APFT
2nd Platoon working on the Motor
M2 .50 caliber machine gun night fire! Cycle Safety Course
1st Platoon working at the ASP 3rd Platoon spreading gravel at TA
246 (FORSCOM TTB).
11. FSC cont’d
PAGE 11
Battalion. Our Family Readi-
ness Group is in full swing and
is providing great family sup-
port to the FSC. We are con-
ducting numerous fund raisers
to raise money for a fun com-
pany organizational day on 1
July. Thanks again for every-
one’s hard work and support.
Renegades!
Distribution Platoon conducts an after action review after
CPT Steven Robinette
just reacting to an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
“I have not
failed. I have
just found Distribution Platoon conducts OEF related
operations.
10,000 ways SPC Collard is an asst. gunner for SSG Es-
sington during Fort Riley’s Range Density.
that it will
not work.
232nd cont’d
-Thomas A. Edison
2nd platoon executing
Company Led Train
Up.
1st platoon executing
CAPSTONE.
3rd platoon executing Company Led
SFC Henney hard at work.
Train Up.
THE WOLVERZINE
12. 94th Engineer FRG Steering Committee
Mission Statement:
We will listen to and handle Family member con-
cerns and issues with respect, understanding, and
kindness.
94th Engineer Battalion
We will provide the necessary, appropriate commu-
Stephanie D. Leary
nications and resources to help Family members stay
Family Readiness Support Assistant
informed, knowledgeable, and educated.
Bldg 1022 East 20th Street We will reach out personally to all Family members
Fort Leoanrd Wood, MO 65473 with genuine concern and appreciations in order to
Phone: (573)596-0131 x63968 sustain, support and motivate them throughout their
Cell: (573)837-8086 Wolverine tours.
E-mail: stephanie.leary@us.army.mil
We will act responsibly with the financial assets and
Join us on Facebook! Search for resources of the 94th Engineer Battalion and promise
our group, 94th Engineer Battalion to use these monies to benefit the Wolverine Family
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“Building Firm Foundations”
FRSA Note
My name is Stephanie Leary and I am job was not created to take the place check out the Opportunity Locator
the new Family Readiness Support of the FRG leader, but to help them under the Become a Volunteer link at
Assistant (FRSA) for the 94th Engi- in their volunteer position. After all, www.myarmyonesource.com and
neer Battalion. I am a military MP FRG leaders are a very valuable asset click on your unit.
spouse of 20 years, mom to three and within the unit, and we don’t want to One of my favorite quotes is “Some
an active volunteer. I’m very excited lose any of them due to burn out or people want it to happen, some wish
to be working with the Wolverine stress from the day to day operation it to happen, others make it happen”.
Soldiers, Families and FRG Volun- of a volunteer organization. Which one are you when it comes to
teers. Please feel free to stop by my All our FRG leaders truly care about our FRGs?
cubicle and say hi any time! the Families in our units and they
As an FRSA I serve as a liaison be- each have some great ideas. I am Stephanie Leary
tween the battalion and the unit level here to support them, but they can
FRGs. I do this by providing the com- always use your help and support too.
manders and FRG leaders administra- If you are interested in helping out
tive support, compiling and dissemi- please don’t hesitate to contact them
nating information, and by providing or myself to get started. To get an
guidance, support and referrals. This idea of what you can do to help out
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.