FAMILY TREE
229th Main Support Battalion
Volume 1, Issue 2, August 2002
Annual Training Highlights
In this issue, we feature many pictures and highlights of
the activities and achievements during AT this past
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MSG Duke of HSC is reenlisted by BG Warren Sumpter
on June 12, 2002 at Fort AP Hill, VA
SPC Hartman of CO C is reenlisted by BG Warren Sumpter
on June 12, 2002 at Fort AP Hill, VA
In This Issue...
Company Information and AT Highlights.................. 2-4
Benefits and Other Useful Information......................5-8
Family Readiness and Support......................................9
Coming to Terms............................................................10
Points of Contact............................................................10
SGT Trish of HSC is reenlisted by BG Carole Briscoe
on June 17, 2002 at Fort AP Hill, VA
Family Tree
Company Information
FAMILY TREE
Recognition Corner
Headquarters 229th Main Support
Battalion
29th Infantry Division (Light)
Camp Fretterd Armory Camp Fretterd Military Reservation
5405 Rue Saint Lo Drive
Reisterstown, Maryland 21136-4540
We pay homage to these soldiers, who have recently enlisted, received awards, earned
promotions, or participated in other noteworthy events. Congratualations and best
wishes to you all!
Note: Promoted soldiers are listed by their new rank. Only the names of those submitted
as of August 15, 2002 are listed; any omissions are unintentional.
COPYWRITER/
DESKTOP PUBLISHER
Daree Allen-Woodard
Welcome
COPYEDITOR
CPT Lessie Hill
Welcome Back
The 229th MSB extends a warm, hearty welcome to our new battalion chaplain, CPT
Tyson Wood.
SGT Delcine Ford, SFC Forrester, SFC Collins, SFC Segwick, SSG Mathias, and all
others who recently returned from their mission in Bosnia.
CONTRIBUTORS
CPT Lessie Hill
SGT Michael Cheese
SFC Peg Compton
SPC Anthony
MSG Rudi Thomas
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The Family Tree is a quarterly
publication of the Family Readiness
and Support Group of the Maryland
National Guard, 229th MSB. Its
purpose is to educate, inform, and
support Army National Guard family
members of the 229th MSB. For
article submissions, questions, and
suggestions, contact the Copywriter.
Congratulations
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LTC Tendler and his wife, who welcomed their new son, Alexander,
weighing 7 pounds and 4 ounces.
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SPC Keysha Adams and her husband, who welcomed
their new daughter, Kayla Marie, weighing 5 pounds and
10 ounces.
Thank You
To CPL G. Reid and CPL Pinder, HSC 229TH MSB, who did a wonderful job of handling
the retention center during AT.
UPAR Representative of the Month
SPC Anthony, CO A (ORD MAINT) 229TH MSB, who did an
outstanding job capturing our "AT Highlights" for this issue
of the newsletter.
Promotions - 229TH MSB
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SGT Patricia Jones
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SSG Tony Redd
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SPC Chad Altiero
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PV2 Marlow Talley
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SGT Kirk Cleary
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SGT Angella Vassell
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SPC Tolson
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SPC G. Smith
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CPT Danita Ladson
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PFC Cottrell
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SPC H. Clark
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SPC Z. Butler
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Awards and Achievements - HSC 229TH MSB
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SPC Chiedoziem Jordan – Completed PLDC
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PFC Latia Adams – Completed BCT
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PV2 Amparo Martinez – Completed RTS
Awards and Achievements - CO B (TMT) 229TH MSB
For supporting COMET inspection:
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SPC A. McLamb (ARCOM)
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SSG G. Brooks (ARCOM)
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SGT M. White (ARCOM)
Awards and Achievements - CO A (ORD MAINT)
229TH MSB
For completing NCOES/MOS:
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PV1 James Bailey – June 17, 2002
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SGT Peter Bieniek – June 27, 2002
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PV1 Bernard Ceo – Jul 23, 2002
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SPC Aaron Geisbert – July 20, 2002
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SGT David Penley– July 27, 2002
Company Information and AT Highlights
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SGT Nyoka White – July 20, 2002
SPC Tawanda Mincey – August 2, 2002
PV2 David Spicer – July 3, 2002
Reenlistments - HSC, 229TH MSB
SGT Terry Trish
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SFC Leonard Linton, Jr.
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MSG Robert Duke
New Enlistments - CO A (ORD MAINT) 229TH MSB
PV2 McKnight
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PV2 F. Hyman
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New Enlistment - CO A (ORD MAINT) 229TH MSB
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SPC C. Carr
New Enlistment - CO B (TMT) 229TH MSB
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SPC Francis Gray
SPC Adams takes a well-deserved break in Hohenfels, Germany
New Enlistments - CO C (MED) 229TH MSB
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SPC Hartman
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SPC Lee
Awards and Achievements - HSC, 229TH MSB
For completing NCOES/MOS :
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SPC Zachary Caster – June 28, 2002
1SG Jimmy Gordon – July 20 2002
In ranks inspect the 229th MSB and 729th FSB
in Grafenwohr, Germany
SGT Redd & SPC Marshall troubleshoot a generator
in Grafenwohr, Germany
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More AT Highlights
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Females in CO A Chillin-SGT Simonton, SGT Guess, SPC Clark,
SPC Graham, SPC Rice in Hohenfels, Germany
Soldiers works on the powerpack in Hohenfels, Germany
SPC Anthony works on the Direct Supply Electric System
Test Set (DSET) in Grafenwohr, Germany
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Benefits and Other Useful Information
Military ID Cards
Military Time
All NG family members need to have military ID cards.
The ID card is the key to obtaining military benefits,
such as:
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Exchange privileges
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Commissary privileges
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Recreational facilities
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Military discounts
The military uses a 24-hour clock, rather than a 12-hour
clock with “A.M.” or “P. M.” Appended as we civilians
do. The abbreviated chart below is a conversion chart to
give you an idea of the relationship between military time
and civilian time.
Military Time
Civilian Time
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While Guard members are on active duty orders, they
and their families are eligible for additional benefits,
such as health insurance (TRICARE).
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All family members must meet one of the following
requirements to be eligible to receive military ID
cards:
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Spouse
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Widow/widower
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Children under age 10 who do not live with
the Guard member
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Unmarried children aged 10-21
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Unmarried children over 21 who are disabled
and unable to support themselves
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Parents/In-laws if Guard member provides
over 50% of their income
When you apply for an ID card, be sure to bring the
appropriate military orders, certificates, or legal
documents to the military base with you in order to
prove your eligibility.
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1000
1200
1300
2400
1:00 (a.m.)
10:00 (a.m.)
12:00 noon
1:00 p.m.
12:00 midnight
For all hours (on the hour) that we call 1:00 A.M. through
9:00 A.M., the
military calls “Ohone-hundred”
through “Oh-ninehundred.” For
times between
each hour, the time
would be
announced as say,
“Oh-nine-thirty,”
instead of “ninethirty A.M.” For
times between
10:59 A.M. and
12:59 A.M., the military members would say, “Elevenhundred” through “Twenty-four hundred hours.”
Obtaining LES Information
The leave earnings statement (LES) for each soldier was previously sent to the soldier's home
by mail. LES information can now be accessed online by going to https://emss.dfas.mil.
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Benefits and Other Useful Information
Commissary
Commissaries are supermarkets located on military
installations. As part of the National Guard family, you
can make up to 24 visits per year. You will be required to
show your military identification and Commissary
Privelege Card upon checkout. You can save up to 30%
on your grocery bill by purchasing your groceries from a
commissary instead going to a local civilian supermarket.
USAA
Educational Opportunities
One of the benefits of serving in the Armed Forces is the
range of educational opportunities
available both while serving and after separation. More and
more programs are being designed
to accommodate active
military personnel and
working adults. If you are
interested in pursuing
your undergraduate or
graduate degree, you can
request free information on
various online
and offline programs at http://
www.military.com/.
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United Services Automobile Association (USAA) is a
financial services company that serves the military
and their families, offering life, health, property, and
auto insurance, annuities, mutual funds, banking
services, financial planning,
catalog merchandise services, to
name a few. The private, memberowned company was founded in
1922 and headquartered in San
Antonio, TX. USAA was ranked
224th on the 2001 Fortune 500 list
of top U. S. companies, and is currently ranked 215th
on their 2002 list.
To request information, go to the Military website at
http://www.military.com/MilitaryReport/?ESRC=
army-a.nl&file=MR_Education_Benefits2.
Also included at that URL is a link to a customized webpage
that lists specific benefits of soldiers, based on their service
and status.
Source: http://www.military.com
Sources: USAA 2001 Report to Members; May/June
2002 issue of USAA Magazine
Soldiers Readiness Processing (SRP)
What is SRP? SRP prepares, validates, and reports individual and unit readiness for deployment, or updates personnel/ finance records,
receives medical and dental examimaitons, and/or completes Will and Power of Attorney documents.
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Documents needed for SRP to update Soldiers' records
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Employer contact info
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Family information (DOB, SSN, Address, etc.)
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Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificates of dependents, Court
Orders for support, Mortgage agreement, lease agreement
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Recent military documents
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Civilian medical records/shot records
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Benefits and Other Useful Information
Hotels Offer Free Stays
to Returning
Servicemembers
The next time a servicemember returns to the United
States on leave, the first night back in the United
States can be a free stay in a hotel, thanks to a joint
project between the USO and the Asian American
Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA).
The campaign, “101,000 Room Nights for America,” is
meant to show appreciation for U.S. military members.
If the program is
successful, it will be
opened to all USO
centers overseas. The
vouchers are good for a
one-night stay, with no
more than two adults per
room, although younger
family members are
welcome to stay with the
adults. The campaign
offered 90,000 rooms for
free nights.
Resources
Armed Forces Vacation Club
http://www.afvclub.com
Army and Air Force Exchange Service
http://www.AAFES.com
Army National Guard
http://www.arng.army.mil
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To date, 145 individual hotels are participating in the
project. The hotels are located in 20 states and
Canada. The contact information for our local
participating hotel is:
Quality Inn & Suites,
7200 Baltimore Avenue,
College Park, MD
Paul B. Patel
(301) 864-5820
Go to http://www.aahoa.com/roomnights/ for the
complete list of participating hotels.
Source: http://www.military.com/
Corporate Gray Job Fair
http://www.bluetogray.com/jobfairs.htm
Military Deals and Discounts
http://www.military.com/Deals/Deals?ESRC=mr.nl
Military Living
http://www.militaryliving.com
USAA
http://www.usaa.com
USAA Educational Foundation
http://www.usaaedfoundation.org
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Benefits and Other Useful Information
Corporate Gray Job
Fair
Where:
Ernst Community Cultural Center
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale Campus
8333 Little River Turnpike
Annandale, VA
When:
Friday, September 27
Job Fair 10am - 2pm
Workshops 9 - 9:45am and 2pm - 4pm
Who:
All separating, retiring, former, and retired
military personnel and their adult family
members
All Ranks (officer and enlisted)
All Services including National Guard
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Armed Forces Vacation Club
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The Armed Forces Vacation Club (AFVC) is a “Space
Available” program that offers Department of Defense
affiliated personnel the opportunity to take affordable
condominium vacations at resorts around the world for only
$234 per unit per week. The AFVC uses excess inventory at
condominium timeshare resorts. If you enjoy off-season
activities in popular locations without the hassle of highseason prices,
crowds, and
lines or if you
can travel on
10 days notice
or less, the
AFVC offers
an incredible
vacation
value. All
Uniformed
Services Members (current or retired, active and inactive)
and their adult dependents (ages 21 and up) are eligible to
participate in this program.
For more information visit the Armed Forces Vacation Club
online at http://www.afvclub.com.
Special thanks to SGT Michael Cheese, formerly of 229th
MSB (now in 729th FSB) , for contributing information about
this web site.
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Details:
Corporate Gray website at
http://www.bluetogray.com/jobfairs.htm.
AAFES Exchange Catalog
The AAFES Fall & Winter 2002 Exchange catalog, available July 23,
2002, is divided into 18 merchandise categories, and is valid
through January 20, 2003. Active duty military members, military
retirees, National Guardsmen, and their family members are
authorized to shop. Orders can also be placed by mail, fax or
phone. To place orders toll free from the United States or Puerto
Rico call 1-800-527-2345 or FAX 1-800-446-0163. You can also shop
your Exchange Catalog on the Internet at www.AAFES.com.
Source:
http://www.military.com/MilitaryReport/?file=MR_AAFES_072202
SRP (Cont'd)
Location: CFMR
Units: HSC, 229th MSB and Co C (MED), 229th MSB
Date: September 21, 2002 (HSC) and
September 22, 2002 (CO C)
Time 0730 to completion
Process: Soldiers sign in, receive briefing (45mins),
process through each station.
Family Readiness and Support
Why We Need the Family
Readiness and Support
Program
Benefits of Joining the FRSG
During peacetime, the FRSG forms a network of families and
service members. This network helps to prepare families for
mobilization or deployment, and
ensures that all arrangements are
complete.
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Family readiness = mission readiness
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Develop relationships that enable effective
ongoing communication networks
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Foster a sense of belonging to all family members
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Create forums for family members to develop
friendships and support each other
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Enable service members to feel confident that their
family can take care of themselves, and are selfsufficient, during times of separation
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Families are educated on how to get assistance if
needed
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Families helping families!
During mobilization or
deployment, the network
supports families. The FRSG and
the military work together to
assist and support families with
their needs and concerns. Service members can then stay
focused on their duties during a separation, confident that
family matters will be taken care of.
Anyone interested in the military and its members can join
the FRSG, including Guard members. Why should you
join?
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In this way, the FRSG helps service members and families face
the challenges of mobilization or deployment.
Volunteering
Volunteering is a way to be involved, to better understand
the mission of the unit, and to relate and share coping
strategies. If you have an interest in the FRSG, the Guard,
and meeting others, check out the volunteer positions
below (or create your own)!
Note- you do not have to quit your day job to volunteer- if
you give as little as a few hours per month, we’d love to
have you! Military members can also participate as
volunteers, so long as they do not have a specific title.
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Secretary
Treasurer
Publicist
Historian
Newsletter Production Volunteer
Family Alert Roster Volunteer Callers
Fundraising Volunteer
Social Activities Volunteer
To participate in any FRSG activities at the 229th MSB,
contact DeLee Yaukey.
Family Network
Do you have a special skill or talent that may help
others? Networking is a great way to share and help
others. Share with us by contacting your FRSG POC
(see last page).
For detailed information on these positions, contact
DeLee Yaukey.
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Headquarters 229th Main Support Battalion
29th Infantry Division (Light)
Camp Fretterd Armory - Camp Fretterd Military Reservation
5405 Rue Saint Lo Drive
Reisterstown, Maryland 21136-4540
Family Tree
Coming to Terms
The military uses its own vocabulary to make communicating with other service members easier.
This a list of military acronyms used in this issue.
AAFES
AAHOA
AF VC
ARCOM
AT
BCT
BG
COMET
CPT
CW2
FRSG
HSC
MDNG
MED
MSG
MSB
NCOES
Army and Air Force Exchange
Asian American Hotel Owners
Armed Forces Vacation Club
Army Commendation Medal
Annual Training
Basic Training
Brigadier General
Command Maintenance Evaluation Team
Captain
Chief Warrant Officer 2
Family Readiness and Support Group
Headquarters and Supply Company/
High Speed Cobras
Maryland National Guard
Medical
Master Sergeant
Main Support Battalion
Noncommissioned Officer Education
System
National Guard
Ordnance and Maintenance
Primary Leadership Development Course
Private
Private First Class
Point of Contact
Recruit Training School
Sergeant First Class
Sergeant Major
Sergeant
Specialist
Soldiers Readiness Processing
Staff Sergeant
Transportation Motor Trucking
United Services Automobile Association
United Service Organization
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229th MSB Points of Contact
Company
HSC
NG
ORD MAINT
PLDC
PV1/PV2
PFC
POC
RTS
SFC
SGM
SGT
SPC
SRP
SSG
TMT
USAA
USO
Commander
CPT Danita Ladson
301-227-7824
First Sergeant
1SG Jimmy Gordon
410-592-3880 (H)
CPT Denise Walker
410-319-9336 (H)
410-576-1499 (W)
[email protected]
1SG Alan Badeaux
301-753-4324 (H)
301-449-4800 (W)
CO A
CO B
CPT Sandra Johnson
410-922-4240 (H)
410-686-3101 (W)
[email protected]
CO C
MAJ Leonard Kosicki
410-632-2828 (H)
410-641-9700 (W)
[email protected]
1SG William Horne
410-594-9517 (H)
410-539-5000 (W)
1SG John Bachmann
410-668-5262 (H)
Family Assistance Center
Points of Contact
Fifth Regiment Armory
SFC Larry Butts
410-576-6019
[email protected]
877-399-6221
229th MSB
FRSG Points of Contact
229th MSB Lead Volunteer
DeLee Yaukey, Battalion
Bobbie Keegan, CO A
Daree Allen-Woodard, CO C
Phone
301-540-2981
410-485-1436
301-952-8858