1. 1st Engineer Battalion U.S. ARMY
Newsletter 1st Engineer Battalion
MARCH 2012
COMMANDER’S COLUMN
I hope this newsletter finds our Soldiers and the FRGs,
Families doing well as we prepare to enter the that week Inside this issue:
spring season. Compared to last year, the winter would not
was calm and quiet – unfortunately, we didn’t have been
even get a single snow day. Regardless, I hope successful. Commander’s Column 1
you have all enjoyed the winter months this year.
In closing, I CSM Commentary 2
This is a very difficult article to write as it is my want to
last one. I will change command on the 3 rd of thank all of
April and move to the 1st Infantry Division staff our FRGs Chaplain’s Corner 3
where I will deploy for a few months to Afghani- and the
stan. I can honestly say that commanding this
leadership
battalion has been the top honor of my career. Family Readiness 4
for each of
There has been nothing better that I have experi- Group
them. There are so many who helped to
enced in my 18 years in the Army. Each and
make the battalion successful that I won’t list
every one of you made that possible, and Kim
names for fear of forgetting someone. My
and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Volunteer Recognition 5
most enjoyable times were spent at our two
Christmas parties, the Halloween Trunk-or-
Treat, Apple Days, the Diehard Ball, and on
We have accomplished so many amazing things Hammer 6
and on. I never did anything for these events
together. From the recovery and reset from the
except explain a vision and then show up. In
last battalion deployment - to our preparations
every case, they were all world class events
for the next deployment, this battalion has
that everyone enjoyed greatly. Work Horse 7
always set the standard that other Army units
aspire to reach. Probably my best memory with
the Soldiers was the two week field training It has been an honor to know each and every
one of you. I thank you for your service to Bulldawgs 8-9
exercise that we conducted last summer in June
this battalion and to our country. God bless
of 2011. It was very intense training, we didn’t
each of you and always take care of your
sleep much, but when we completed it, we
reached a training level that has not been family and take care of the Oldest and Most Coldsteel 10
reached by another Engineer Battalion in years. I Decorated Engineer Battalion in the United
can say that with confidence because I’ve seen so States Army. Until we meet again –
many other units over the past 8 years that Assassins 11
weren’t given the chance to train on the full spec-
trum of engineer missions. We had a window of
opportunity and our leaders and Soldiers took Community Events 12-14
advantage of it. I am proud of those
accomplishments.
I also remember our Diehard Week last year
when we hung the 66th combat streamer on our
colors, unveiled the Diehard Wall of Honor,
competed against each other in sporting events
throughout the week, and culminated the 165th
birthday celebration with the Diehard Ball. That
point in time was when I believe the cohesion
and morale of the battalion reached an incredible
level and we were able to build upon that. With-
out the incredible support from our Families and

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CSM COMMENTARY
We have transitioned from our well deserved Christmas leave period into our spring season
and we have managed to accomplish this safely with everyone coming back from leave ready
to accomplish the tasks and training that lies ahead. The hard work of our Soldiers and
Leaders daily within this Battalion speaks for itself and it will never go unnoticed. After
completing our Christmas leave we have completed Company Weapons Ranges, Demolitions
Ranges, Route Clearance Training, Low Density MOS Training, STT Training and a tough intense
Battalion Squad Competition in which the entire Battalion executed and supported flawlessly.
I am convinced that whatever mission that is placed before you will be accomplished because
of your hard work, commitment and selfless service to our Battalion and to our country
because you represent the best that our Army has to offer and I am proud of your
accomplishments. And I want to personally thank you for allowing me the opportunity to
serve with you for this short period of time and allowing me to be a part of this Great Team.
I can honestly say that I have learned a great deal from every Soldier and Leader within this
Battalion and I hope that I can take what I have learned during my short tenure here to make
me a better leader and a better person.
I would also like to thank the Battalion Staff, S-3 NCOIC, Platoon Sergeants, First Sergeants,
Platoon Leaders, Commanders and their families for giving me the opportunity to serve with
you and I am very grateful for the support that you have given during my tenure and I wish
you and your families continued success in all of your future endeavors. I have served in
several units in my career but this will go down as one of the best and I thank you for what
you do daily.
ALWAYS FIRST!!!! DIEHARD !!!! D7

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Chaplain’s Corner Be Strong in
Good day!
His Strength
It has been a pleasure working with you all as your battalion chaplain for such a short period of
time. Upon this New Year and as many of you continue to carry the torch of patriotism, I would
encourage you to not miss out on those special moments with your family, friends and to stay
grounded in your faith. As I attended one of my soldier’s weddings from down range a few weeks
ago from the Nebraska National Guard I was introduced to this interesting and yet thought
provoking phrase: ―Love is a gift from God, it is the essence of Life and to be united in the love of
God with one another are we lavished with the meaning of life, for most would think the opposite
of love is hate, but it isn’t, actually the opposite of love is selfishness.
To place one’s needs before yourself, to aid a friend, to utilize your time productively and with
passion is what we have been created for. What is your passion? For many of us our passion is the
military and for some, it is not. The reality of life is that we must always continue to know that
God is the One who promotes and the one who demotes and within the elements of life we must
always remember that life is a journey full of adversity, depression, happy moments and joy but in
the waves of life may we continue to know that Jesus Christ is like that anchor in the ocean that
will keep you secure to the bottom of the ocean floor and even though your little ship may begin
to crack or weaken on the course of life’s waves as it crashes against the sides of your ship decks,
just know when you are fastened to the Power Source of life (GOD), then are you a winner and a
person who has substance within.
Always stay true to who you are, giving honor to your God and to your family values.
Remember a demotion could actually be a promotion from God! My father taught me this at a
young age as he once thought his sales career was over in the late 70’s by some false accusations
from another co-worker but actually the very opposite could have been so true as it allotted him
to pursue another industry in sales making him ten times more successful. Know that God is
sovereign and will guide you as you seek Him first. You see my friends it is not what you do, who
makes you who you are but who you are in what you do that makes you. Never lie, always be
truthful and honest and make friends that make you better and who don’t bring you down. It is
the pursuit of righteousness that makes you good and true in God’s sight. It is His ways that will
make you that leader, mother, father, and spouse you have always dreamed of becoming. Take
charge of your life! The only person you can control is you and know
that with Christ all things are possible. Set good work boundaries and
relational boundaries that will establish ways that are prosperous and
good. I hope this note of encouragement has been a delight to your
heart as your eyes are fixed on the Creator rather than the creation!
Dream big!
―I can do all things through Christ, which strengthens me.‖
- King James Version (1611) Philippians 4:13

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One final
vacancy—
FSC needs a new
Primary Custodian due to a PCS
Upcoming Dates
FRG Leadership
*FRG Company Meetings-Monthly-Get
HHC—Co-Leaders– Megan Diamond
with your leader for information.
and
C.C, Chappelle *22-23 MAR 12 — 1 ID Training Holiday
hhc.1en.frg@gmail.com *26 MAR 12—72nd FRG Meeting
FSC-Leader-2LT Chelsea Habermaas
*27 MAR 12—41st FRG Meeting
fsc.frg1en@gmail.com
*28 MAR 12— FSC FRG Meeting
41st-Leader-Jennifer Black
41engfrg@gmail.com *30 MAR 12—111th FRG Meeting
72nd-Co-Leaders- *3 APR 12—Battalion Change of Command
Brandi Kriegshauser and Brandy Davis
*3 APR 12—HHC FRG Meeting
brandiacey13@hotmail.com or
brandydavis80@yahoo.com *6 APR 12—Fort Riley Network Meeting
111th-Leader-Michelle Barr *4 MAY 12—Fort Riley Network Meeting
111thfrg@gmail.com
*11 MAY 12—HHC and FSC
Custodians (CU) & Alternates (AL)
Change of Command
HHC-CU-Emily Jones-AL-Angela Tate
FSC-CU-Amber Walker-AL-Stevie-Rae Ham
We have some vacancies, please feel free
41st-CU-Kymberly Dillon-AL-Sarah Devine to jump on board and volunteer. We will
72nd-CU-Courtney Phillips-AL-VACANT also need Key-Callers and Care Team
Members. We look forward to hearing
111th-CU-Tequra Washburn-AL-VACANT from you.
A special thanks to our volun-
teers. We could not do what we
do without you.
We will have opportunities for fund- raising in May.
I have been here for only a few short Be thinking about what you would like to serve for the Die Hard Activities.
months. I can honestly say that I feel very Please let me know so I can get your requests in to MWR.
blessed to be here. It is my pleasure to
serve you as the Battalion Family Readiness
Support Assistant (FRSA). If I can be of Special Note-You can take the food handlers course online at the hospital
assistance to you in any way, please contact website.
me. My office hours are typically 9-5, but http://iach.amedd.army.mil/sections/NCD/Online_Food_Handlers_PPT.pdf
some days it varies due to mission
essential requirements. If you have ideas
or need resources, I can help with that
too. I have an open door policy.
Respectfully, Rita Burnett

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SPC Charles Edwards received VOQ recognition with 4HBCT for 4th QTR. He is in the 41st
Company.
January 2012 FRG Round-Up Recognitions
4HBCT Bracelet Recipients: HHC – Ashley Tate, Emily Jones, Alyssa Gibson, and Kristin Gibson;
FSC – Stevie Rae Ham, Amber Walker, and Emily Bowers; 41st – Sara Vaughn, Teresa Reeves,
Tracy Elwood, Dawn Floyd, Kymberly Dillon, Larissa Edwards, and Alicia Evans;
72nd – Courtney Phillips; 111th – Michelle Barr.
Certificates of Appreciation: FSC – SPC Laurielle Bishop, SGT Dennis Bowers, and
SPC Robert Deldeo; 41st – Corey McMillan (teen), 1LT Diamond, 1LT Hattoum, 2LT Dillon,
Dakota McMillan (teen), PFC Arce, PFC Banuelos, PFC McKim, PFC Moore, PFC Noller,
PFC Ortega, PFC Paige, PFC Taylor, SFC Black, Sgt Elwood, Sgt Herrera, SGT Lichtenstieger,
Sgt Brule, SPC Bryant, SPC Devine, SPC Edwards, SPC Henson, SPC Medlock, SPC Perryman,
SSG Reeves, SSG Vaughn; 72nd – SPC Lopez, PFC Works, PFC Juhl, SGT Kriegshauser, PFC Sick,
PV2 Pena, Jenn Hagg, SSG Hagg, PV2 Clevenger, 1LT McBride, SPC Carll, SPC Duke, SGT Davis;
111th - SGT Brian Barber, PFC Allen Branon, PFC Phillip Brunet, PFC Todd Cram, PFC Anthony
Elias, PFC Frantz Forestal, PFC Gregor Francis, Christina Gary, PFC Augusta Hubbs, PVT Brett
Padgett, PV2 Shawn Perkins, Sandra Rios, Anna Marie Robinson, SFC Kenneth Robinson,
1LT Owen Washburn, SPC Jonathan Wicker, and PV2 Kristopher Ybarra.
Charms were also given to FRG Leaders, Custodians, Key Callers, and volunteers with 15+ hours
of volunteer contributions.
February 2012,
Jennifer Black, Julie Fiedler, and Megan Diamond were presented the Patriot
Service Medal. They are in the 41st Company.

6. Page 6 Headquarters Company
The Hammer
Hello Hammer Family and friends,
It has been a quick minute since the last Company Newsletter and
there is a lot to catch up on. Hammer Company has conducted multiple
training events to include two field training exercises, Diehard Stakes and
multiple weapon ranges since the last Newsletter. The 2011 Holiday Party
was a huge success. Being the humble company that Hammer is, it was the
cookie decorating table that was the biggest hit of the party.
This upcoming quarter will be fast and furious. There are multiple
training events that involve Hammer. There are also a lot of Soldiers that will
be attending schools and classes to learn new skills for the upcoming
deployment.
I can assure you that command will train tough, realistic and to
standard while allowing maximum family time for the Soldiers.
I must admit, it is with a heavy heart that prior to the next newsletter
I will be rotating out of command on 11 May. Mary and I would like
to take this chance to thank all of the supportive family of volunteers
that made this tour of command so enjoyable. We would like to
thank all of you who have volunteered your time.
Thanks for a great command,
Hammer 6
Hammer Soldiers that left us
PFC Brunson, SPC Garib
New Hammer Family Members
Tucker Rayfield
Welcoming new Hammer Soldiers
PVT Lumia, SSG Smith, SSG Hall, SFC Davis, PFC Thomas, SSG Wilkes, PFC Leford

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Forward Support Company
WORK HORSE Review
It has been long in the making, but it is finally here! We have a new face to the company, and are now called
the WORK HORSE!! We have shed the sheep’s skin showing the battalion we are strong and steady and
here to support the fight. The WORK HORSE has a hand in everything the Battalion does and is responsible
for ensuring they have what they need to complete the mission. The war-fighter has never had it so good!
A Bright Future for Maintenance
The Maintenance Platoon worked hard
before block leave moving the motorpool to it’s
new home while maintaining scheduled and
unscheduled services for FSC and HHC. In
January, 2LT Chelsea Habermaas took over as the Platoon Leader for 1LT Epp, who is now
working as the XO for 165th Movement Control . The platoon also has a new
Platoon Sergeant, SSG Lonnie Kincaid, who is very excited to take over the position. The
platoon also welcomed PFC Belt and PFC Pellatier, along with PFC Whyte and
PFC Smythers from 41st Route Clearance Company.
Recently, Soldiers partook in M916 Driver’s Training, NVG training, and will soon train on the convoy simulators. Over the next couple of months, the platoon
will be extremely busy training up for deployment, our S&R Section will be focusing on training for recovery missions, we will be increasing scheduled services to
prepare for LBE turn-in, and many of our Soldiers will attend an array of Army schools.
A few Soldiers I’d like to recognize for their tireless dedication to duty are; SGT Smalley, SPC Lang, SPC Palmer, PFC Patterson, and PFC Ledet. Their hard
work has greatly affected the efficiency and morale of the Maintenance Platoon and their continual daily effort does not go unnoticed.
-WORK HORSE 86, 2LT Chelsea Habermaas
The Distribution Platoon has been working hard behind the scenes the last to 2-34 Armor.
couple of months to ensure that the battalion can conduct extensive The Distribution Platoon also planned, prepared and supervised the Obstacle
training while still completing administrative requirements such as supporting Course event during the battalions Diehard Stakes exercise. The eighteen squads
ranges, moving motorpools, and turning excess competed to achieve the best time on the nine obstacles to help determine
equipment in to the parts program. which squad would be named the top
squad of the battalion for Diehard Stakes
The Platoon had a huge job in moving the
2012.
battalion from the old to the new motorpools. In
Along with daily missions, the platoon
addition to moving our own equipment, Distro
has continued to work hard refining their
was responsible for moving nearly 65 tons of
abilities on important skills that will be
battalions Class IV supplies as well as completing
needed down range. Soldiers have been
the rigorous EPA inspections and coordination
required in order to turn the old motorpool over training diligently on Gun crew
certifications, Combat life saver classes,
Language courses and convoy training to
Upcoming Events! ensure that they are as best prepared as
MARCH 3 April: Diehard Change of Command / they can be when we deploy to
Change of Responsibility Afghanistan.
12– 15 March: Battalion Field Training
16-20 April: Platoon Field Training Support
Exercise
23-27 April: Platoon Field Training Support
12 March: 10, 17, 24 March: Women’s -WORK HORSE 26, 1LT Jacy Schmidt
MAY
Self-Defense Courses
11 May: WORK HORSE Change of Com-
19-23 March: Spring Break mand Ceremony
19-22 March: Family Resiliency Training
FRG Leadership
16-18 May: Diehard Sports Week and
29 March: WORK HORSE Field Training We are always seeking new Volunteers for the WORK HORSE Family
Battalion Ball on 18 May
Exercise Readiness Group.
JUNE
APRIL If anyone is interested in supporting your troops, please contact me,
2 April-11 May WORK HORSE Change of 1-30 June: National Training Center Rotation
CPT Gardner at jacob,b,gardner@us.army.mil.
Command Inventories 11-14 June: Family Resiliency Training
I would just like to take a small part of this page to say that the experience I’ve had in leading this company has been a fantastic journey. The challenges
thrown at the company were met head-on with WORK HORSE Soldiers who have resourced this Battalion to no end. It is with mixed emotions that I
will pass on the command of this great unit in May, However, I am absolutely positive that the Soldiers of the WORK HORSE will continue to meet all
challenges head-on as they head to NTC, and the deployment!
-WORK HORSE 6, CPT Jacob Gardner

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41st Engineer Company
The Bulldawg Times
From the Commander and First Sergeant
By: CPT Christopher Adkins and SFC Jason Elwood
It has been another busy quarter for the Bulldawgs. January was
filled with long days and late nights as the Soldiers trained and qualified on
a variety of weapons and demolitions. The company also fielded six squads
during the battalion’s Diehard Stakes Competition. All the squads finished
within the top ten. The best performing squads were SSG VanCamp’s
Prepping Demo.
squad with an overall first place win, SSG Vaughn’s squad with an overall
second place win, and SPC Celaya’s squad with an overall fourth place.
All Soldiers should be proud in how they performed during this intense
competition. The Bulldawgs once again proved how they dominate
everything they do!!! - Respect All—Fear None—BULLDAWGS!!!
Emplacing Cratering Charges.
M2 0.50 cal range.
Interrogating a possible IED.
FMT working hard on the company fleet. SPC Kirby enjoying some hot chocolate.
1st Platoon going to the max.
CPT Adkins/CPT Keesling Change of Command
On March 8, 2012 I will hand the Guidon off to CPT Matthew
Keesling after over eighteen months as the commander of the 41st Engineer
Company. I would like to thank all the officers, NCOs, Soldiers, and Families
of the 41st Engineer Company for making this one of the toughest, but best
experiences of my life. I will never forget you and I wish everyone a great
future. The company will welcome CPT Keesling as the new commander
and I know the Soldiers look forward to his leadership and experience as the
company trains for deployment to Afghanistan.
Bulldawg 6 Signing Off—CPT Chris Adkins

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41st Engineer Company
The Bulldawg Times
The month of February brought the annual
Diehard Stakes competition, a battalion wide
1st Platoon squad level competition. The competition
entailed completing nine demanding events
over four days, ranging from land navigation
to mounted route clearance all while road marching from one event to another. The platoon’s team
consisted of SGT Brule, PFC Joseph, PFC McKim, PFC Ortega, PV2 Basiaga, PV2 Hershley, PV2 Mackey,
and was led by SSG Vaughn. When all the events were complete the team finished in second place, an
outstanding result. The greatest benefits of the competition though are the experience the Soldiers
gained from completing demanding tasks under pressure and also knowing now where the platoon has
the greatest potential for growth.
In preparation for Diehard Stakes, 2nd Platoon has been hard
2nd Platoon at work. All types of training have been conducted to ensure
the entire platoon was prepared for the challenges of such a
difficult and exhausting competition. Long days of land
navigation training on TA-24 as well as Leaders Reaction Course and Confidence Course training have been executed to ensure
Soldiers were ready for the competition. Ruck marches that felt unending were conducted at least once a week. Additionally,
dismounted route clearance training with the use of paintball guns was undertaken. Soldiers enjoyed the fun and challenging nature
of using paintball guns and two Soldiers, SPC Paige and SPC Sanchez, were promoted to E-4 while their uniforms were covered
with exploded paintballs. But the multiple months of hard and realistic training did not go unrewarded, 2nd Squad, 2nd Platoon took
first place in Diehard stakes. To top everything off, 1st Squad, 2nd Platoon placed forth, which is the highest of any squad ran by a
Specialist. Such a performance by 2nd Platoon was only made possible because of the expert knowledge of its Non-commissioned
Officers as well as the unparalleled dedication and motivation of the Soldiers. For many of the Soldiers, this was the first
achievement medal they had received in their young career
and for many it will not be
3rd Platoon the last.
No better time for training than a beautiful winter day in Ft. Riley Kansas. With a
blistering winter temperature of -3, Bulldawg Soldiers of the 41st Engineer Company,
1st Engineer Battalion braved the elements and proved their expertise during a
cratering demolition exercise on 19 January 2012. Twenty-two soldiers from 3rd
Platoon led the way by flawlessly executing a successful detonation of a shaping and
a cratering charge and coordinating and organizing the range activities to optimize
training effectiveness and efficiency. During the day’s events, the soldiers of 3rd
platoon showed their resolve by pressing forward and keeping moral at a maximum
through teamwork and training. Never stopping to look back and always moving forward, safety remained the
priority of the day. ALWAYS FIRST!
4th Platoon conducted Field Leader Reaction
4th Platoon Course (FLRC) training on 8 FEB 12. The
FLRC course is made up of many complex
obstacles that are based on historical events. Each obstacle has a specific mission and very specific
parameters as to what the unit executing the course may and may not do. 4 th Platoon completed this
training as a way to build unit cohesion and test the ability of leaders as well as Soldiers to solve
problems when given difficult situations.
FMT So far 2012 has been a busy year
for 41st’s Maintenance Platoon.
Several major vehicle repairs
have already been conducted, to include replacing the transmission output on the M88
Recovery Vehicle and rebuilding the engine on an RG-31. These two major projects were
completed in conjunction with routine scheduled and unscheduled vehicle services and
maintenance. Though the platoon did not participate in the recent Engineer-focused
―Diehard Stakes,‖ they still provided support for the event, to include recovering a stuck
Buffalo vehicle. This real-world recovery provided the platoon with more experience
recovering vehicles they will be working with on the upcoming deployment, as well as
giving them practice at a situation that could easily arise while in Afghanistan.

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72nd MAC “COLDSTEEL!”
Upcoming FTX:
A Quarter in Review The Battalion will begin a Field Training
The past month can only be described with one word: busy. The Exercise on Monday, March 12th that
beginning of February was marked by the change of command between will run until Friday, March 16th. The
the outgoing commander, CPT Ian Welch, and the incoming focus of the exercise is to train vehicle
commander, CPT Ashton Shoults, on February 9 . The change of crews on gunnery. During the week,
th
command inventories went smoothly, but there was just one bone of the platoons will also be afforded the
contention between the two officers. CPT Welch is convinced that opportunity to conduct Route
Clearance Training. At ―o’ dark thirty‖
on Friday, March 16th, the company will
return from the field and begin recovery
operations before the weekend.
Update Corner
New COLDSTEEL SOLDIERS
Mad Dogs: PV2 Cotes from Wisconsin and
the New York Giants’ Super Bowl victory over the New England
PVT Ricks from Chicago
Patriots was his going away present, but CPT Shoults maintains that it Dirty Deuce: PVT Collette from Flower Mound, TX
was his welcoming present. The Giants’ PR department has yet to and SPC Francis from Milford, KS
Outlaws: PV2 Meyer and PFC Wilson, both from
return our phone calls so we can put it to rest. In other news, the California
platoon’s have done some outstanding training and competed hard in Wrench: 2LT Rumfelt recently is now the PL for
Diehard Stakes immediately following the change of command. It was FMT
In addition, the mechanics have now integrated and
a weeklong challenge centered on the squads that tested every facet of work directly with the platoons, much like they
their Soldiering abilities as Combat Engineers. After the first ruck will operate during deployment.
march, it was apparent to all that the week would be a demanding one
that would challenge their stamina, intestinal fortitude, and ability to Additions
SSG Ekis and Cassandra, SPC Fields and Delisa,
think under stress. No praise is too high for the level of effort and SPC O’Connor and Isabella, and
dedication that the squads put forth. They lived up to the Engineer PV2 DeBoard and Taylor all got hitched!
slogan: ―Essayons!‖ Since the competition, the company has been busy SPC Chitwood had a baby boy named Mason,
getting ready for the March FTX and sending a lot of Soldiers away to PFC Huber had a baby girl named McKenzie,
beautiful Fort Leonard Wood for some schooling on their Sapper and PFC Wilter had a baby boy named Dorian!
tasks. Upcoming Events
12-16 MAR: BN FTX
FRG Plug: Please come to the next FRG meeting 17-25 MAR: Opportunity Leave (Spring Break)
27 MAR: FRG Meeting
on March 27th at 1800. Once deployed, the FRG’s efforts 06-09 APR: Training Holiday (Easter Weekend)
will be critical to the morale and welfare of the Soldiers 25-27 APR: BN FTX
18 MAY: CASTLE BALL!
and mission success. Please contact Brandy Davis at
760-835-3644 for more info.

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ASSASSINS
The Assassins have continue’ to clear the way
during 1st Quarter. We have remained busy and
steadfast as we prepare for our upcoming
Operation Enduring Freedom deployment. In
mid-January the Company went to the field in
Fort Riley's hilly Eastern training areas focusing on
route clearance patrols and ending the week with a
demolition and shotgun range. The rest of the
month was followed by machinegun and individual
weapons ranges. During February the Assassins
Sapper Squads participated in the Annual DIEHARD
Stakes Squad competition with 1st Squad, 2nd Pla-
toon coming in 3rd place overall of 18 Squads in the
Battalion. As we enter the month of March the
Assassins will be busy with sending Soldiers to
schools and conducting a week long field training 111th Soldier firing the M2 .50 caliber Machinegun at Range 7
exercise from the 12th to the 16th of March. There
will be an opportunity leave period from
17 to 25 March that is in conjunction with the
majority of the Fort Riley area school systems
spring break. As we move towards our deployment
the Company will continue to gain and lose Soldiers
and I would like to welcome all new Assassin family
members and say thank you to all the families that
will be leaving us for supporting your Soldier and
the Company.
Assassin 6
1st Platoon Buffalo interrogating a possible IED during
the Company FTX
111th Soldiers performing pull-ups for DIEHARD Stakes on the new 111th
111th Soldier emplacing a M18 Claymore Mine
pull-up tree.
during the Company Demolition range

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14. Page 14 COMMUNITY EVENTS