1. A COMPANY, 1ST STB, 1ST ABCT, 1ST ID
Aveng er times
Volume 2, Issue 7
14 September 2012
Fun tim es and g r eat trai nin g INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Over the past month we have right support if and when they need ● Platoon Highlights
had a lot of great training going on it. We can’t forget that we are their
from drivers training, new family. While we ● Army Family Team Bldg
to ranges, to certifica- all have families in an- ● Spouses Shoot Night
tions. All the Aven- other state, when you
gers are working enter the Army your ● Contact Information
hard to make sure we unit becomes your new
are set up for success family. This is more
in the future. LT than a job, your su-
Mawyin ran a range pervisors care when
and SGT Dorff ran pre you have issues and FACEBOOK AND
marksmanship in- will help you get them PHOTOS:
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2012 Avenger Pool Party
day that day. He tion or assistance. If it’s money prob-
lems, education questions, counsel- 2012 August Range
had a surprise visit
from his wife as ing, drug or alcohol issues, new par-
well. ent questions we have lots of
trained people ready to help. Please
We continue to have a lot of ask– if we don’t know we will find
new people come to the company. out.
Make sure you take the extra time and
effort to meet them and make them Never Quit!
feel welcome. Hook them up with the Avenger 6

2. PAGE 2 AVENGER TIMES
ISR Platoon
September is just kicking off and Mcmullen. Driving can be a danger- ing alley for some tough competition
already 1st Platoon has completed ous activity, but with a know-it-all/do against 4th platoon. We crushed
lots of training. -it-all kind of Soldier like them into the
SGT Dorff, SPC PFC Horne as dust in the
Pavlich, SPC their instruc- first game,
Mcmullen, SPC tor, they will but sadly suc-
Lewis, PFC Wil- be more cumbed to
liams, PFC Na, and than pre- them in the
PV2 Davis all com- pared to op- second game,
pleted the DCGS- erate our but finished
A NET/NEF on 30 platoon vehi- off with a
August. The cles. small lead in
DCGS course took The platoon the third and
2 long weeks, but is highly anticipating the final game. 1st Platoon!
they all survived MI academy courses com-
death by Power- Sadly, all of these festivities must end
ing up in the near future. as we say our goodbyes to SGT Bald-
Point and came These courses will help our
out unscathed and with a better win who will be leaving September
analysts gain a better understanding 10 2012, to go to Korea. Everyone
understanding of the system. of the Intelligence Process and how wish her the best of luck in her future
Currently we have SGT Crawford our jobs help to support the Bri- endeavors.
and PFC Gerhardt working hard at gade’s mission.
GEOINT courses. Also, currently in A to Z!!!
During our last resiliency training day
Driver’s Training are PFC Castillo, we had a wonderful breakfast at
SPC Lewis, PFC Price, and SPC IHOP before striking out at the bowl-
MSG Platoon
August was a busy month for full 28 days, and they couldn’t Iraq and have served as great
the MSG Platoon. Several train- be happier. The MSG Platoon leaders back in garrison and they
ing events, including JRTC, also had to say goodbye to will be greatly missed by all. PFC
kept the office Guadian also went to the Ammo
mostly empty Handler course to assist in unit
during the entire readiness. SSG Krause played a
month. Ser- big part in unit readiness last
geants King, month, as he completed the
Scaife, Lucas, SHARP and EO classes; becoming
and Boyce em- the EO representative for the
barked on an company. The IEW shop also had
epic journey to an eventful time putting up the
Ft. Polk, LA. to be shelter on one of their vehicles.
OCT’s for 4-4 CW2 Meyers has the battle scar
Cav’s JRTC rotation. They two wonderful NCO’s, SGT’s on his forehead to prove what a
bathed in the luxury of 100 Harris, who ETS’d and SGT challenge it was. MSG has a lot of
Soldier bays and enjoyed the Gordon who PCS’d to Ft Hua- solid training coming up in the
wonderful cuisine of MRE’s, chuca. Both were instrumental month of September, which we
hot A’s and the chow hall for a in the success of the unit in are all looking forward to.

3. VOLUME 2, ISSUE 7 PAGE 3
uav platoon
During the month of Au- currently attending WLC. We is expected
gust, SGT Prunty and SPC wish you good luck. This is has out of an
Williams went to Fort and is still a very busy month Avenger
Huachuca to attend the for flight operations with the Platoon
IO/SO course. This is a very UAV platoon. Operations sup- Sergeant.
challenging course that porting 1-16 Infantry mortar 2 L T
requires a lot of studying, platoon, so that
hard work and motivation. they can qualify
and operations
with 1-6 CAB to
aid them with
their Gunnery
qualification.
We are proud to
introduce SSG Mawyin conducted water sur-
Minter to the vival training on the 7th of Sep-
These two UAV platoon as the new tember for the company again.
Soldiers Platoon Sergeant. He has We hope it was a great learn-
demonstrated to all of the others their been instructing at the 15J ing experience and you all en-
Never Quit attitude. They are now the A.I.T. for the past three joyed it. Again SSG Minter,
UAV platoon Standardization and In- years. He has only been welcome to the platoon!
structor Operators. Congratulations to here a couple of weeks,
you two. Job well done! SPC Bender is but is demonstrating what
HUMINT Platoon
To start the month of August, 4th bined Brigade MSO Situational morer Supervisor schools. Several
Platoon trained Training Exercise Soldiers form 4th Platoon also quali-
on the Biomet- with both Soldiers fied on crew service weapons. To
rics Automated from 4th Platoon end the month, CW2 Davis, as well
Tool Kit. This and Soldiers from as a couple of Soldiers from HHC
week long train- 2HBCT. The train- BDE left for training and certification
ing refreshed ing focused on im- in order to stand up a live environ-
the minds of the proving perishable, ment training mission here on Fort
troops with pre- low density MOS Riley, KS. They are leading the way
vious experience skills with minimal within the Army, as they are only
gained during costs. Fourth Pla- one of three FORSCOM units that
deployments toon increased pro- have started the process to comply
with BATS Systems in order to ficiency and accuracy of their with the Army Chief Of Staff G2, LTG
maintain mission readiness. For MOS skills on average 18% over Mary Legerie’s guidance. LTG
the new Soldiers this training the week. This training also Legerie’s guidance for MI is that pro-
equipped them with essential helped prepare Soldiers for a fu- grams, resources, and facilities must
knowledge needed to assist in ture Brigade Field training exer- be provided in order to ensure “No
conducting effective operations cise. SPC Marketon-Snowden MI Soldier at rest…No Cold Starts.”
in a deployed environment. The and SPC Vassalli attended both
Platoon then conducted a com- the Unit Armorer and Unit Ar-

4. A COMPANY, 1ST STB, 1ST ABCT, 1ST ID
A Company, 1-1 STB Upcoming Events:
Building 7243 Bamford
Sep 19– Spouses only Shooting Night at Godfrey’s, Junction City
Commander: CPT Priscella A. Nohle;
priscella.a.nohle@us.army.mil Oct 1– Pie in the Face Fundraiser (Motor pool, 1100)
785-340-2863
1SG Pete Olynick
Oct 11– Etiquette Class – Pack/pick up your lunch (1200, Clsrm)
peter.olynick@us.army.mil
785-307-4857 Oct 17– Avenger Family Group Meeting (Chocolate Drawing)
Courtney Kunze– Avenger Family Group Leader at the USO (1800)
Courtney.kunze@gmail.com
419-310-1870 Oct 19– Avenger T Shirt Day Fundraiser
Trudy Bloomquist– Funds Custodian/Assistant Leader (suggested donation E grade or O grade+10)
trudyfang@gmail.com
757-969-7840
Nov 16– Avenger Ball! Clarion Manhattan
AVENGER SAFETY MESSAGE
avenger DON’T’s…
DON’T DRINK and DRIVE
DON’T DO DRUGS
DON’T DECK your DARLIN
This month we will be having a Suicide Aware-
ness Stand down day. We take this opportunity
to recognize the things we are doing well to
prevent suicide and refresh our knowledge of
things we can do to help each other out. Aven-
gers- Great job doing the right thing!
New to the Army? This is a great way to
meet other people and learn what to expect.
Avenger Family Group
hosts….
SPOUSES SHOOT NIGHT
Godfrey’s Range in JC
Wednesday 19 Sep 2012
...no gun required,
there will be food
and a short weapon
class followed by an
opportunity to fire a
variety of guns.
If you haven’t let us know
you are coming please do
so...we want to get enough
food.
POC for the event is Trudy
Bloomquist at
757-969-7840