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DESERT EAGLE
USMTM
Thomas P. Harwood III
Maj Gen, USAF
Chief
Mission Partners
OPM-SANG
Paul J. Laughlin
BG, USA
Program Manager
FSF-TAG
Gary L. McGinnis
COL, USA
Program Manager
MIPF-TAG
Robert Klapproth
CAPT, USCG
Program Manager
879th ESFS
David M. Knight
Major, USAF
Commander
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E S K A N
N E W S L E T T E R
United States Navy Celebrates 239th Birthday
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The United States Navy traces its origins to the Continental Navy, which the Continental Congress
established on 13 October 1775, by authorizing the procurement, fitting out, manning, and dispatch of two
armed vessels to cruise in search of munitions ships supplying the British Army in America. The legislation
also established a Naval Committee to supervise the work. All together, the Continental Navy numbered
some fifty ships over the course of the war, with approximately twenty warships active at its maximum
strength.
After the American War for Independence, Congress sold the surviving ships of the Continental Navy and
released the seamen and officers. The Constitution of the United States, ratified in 1789, empowered
Congress "to provide and maintain a navy." Acting on this authority, Congress ordered the construction and
manning of six frigates in 1794, and the War Department administered naval affairs from that year until
Congress established the Department of the Navy on 30 April 1798.
On 13 October, the Naval Forces
Division gathered to celebrate the birth
of our United States Navy with a
presentation and ceremonial cake
cutting. CAPT Eric Anderson, NFD
Chief, presided over the ceremony,
while LCDR John Blake provided the
p r e s e n t a t i on , a n d Y N 1 E l oi s e
Chambers organized the event. Cutting
the cake were CAPT Anderson and
NFD’s oldest and youngest members,
YN1 Chambers and LT Andrew Saleh,
respectively.
Submitted by LCDR John Blake, NFD Riyadh
Photos by Miss Noraini Solkaply
Clockwise from Top Left: LCDR Blake gives the Navy Birthday presentation;
LT Saleh, CAPT Anderson, and YN1 Chambers cut the ceremonial birthday
cake; Naval Forces Division personnel celebrating the 239th Birthday of our
United States Navy.
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SAILING THE SEAS OF SAND
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The Naval Forces Division (NFD) is
one of the smallest elements of USMTM, but
serves a critical role in advising the Royal
Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) as they manage
the lifecycle of their existing systems, train
their next generation of personnel, and seek to
recapitalize their Eastern and Western Fleets
with the newer naval vessels, aircraft, and
equipment. Led by CAPT Eric Anderson, we
engage with all levels of the RSNF, from
junior sailors to the RSNF Chief of Naval
Operations in Riyadh.
In recent months, the NFD has
welcomed many new faces. Recent arrivals
include our new Division Chief, CAPT Eric
Anderson. As all NFD Division Chiefs are,
The NFD Chief, CAPT Anderson, receiving a gift from acting RSNF
he is a Surface Warfare Officer and brings a Western Fleet Commander, RADM Al-Zahrani, during his visit to Jeddah .
considerable amount of “Gator Navy” and
Mine Warfare experience to his role as our head advisor. His previous assignment was to U.S. Fleet Forces Command, where he
served in the Fleet Training Requirements and Policy (N71) Directorate, Combined Joint Operations from the Sea Centre of
Excellence, and N042 Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Division as the AT Policy and Requirements Branch Head. His most recent
deployed assignment was Chief Staff Officer for Mine Countermeasures Squadron Five/Commander Task Force 52 in Bahrain. Our
new NFD Engineering Advisor, LCDR Scott Delwiche, brings a submariner’s perspective to a navy without any submarines, but
still facing a potential undersea threat. His last assignment was at the Naval Postgraduate School. LT Tim Uchida, of Whittier, CA,
is our new Training Advisor to the RSNF. He will work closely with the Naval Education & Training Security Assistance Field
Activity to schedule and program hundreds of RSNF personnel for training in the United States. Our new Logistics Advisor,
CDR Dave Kunselman brings a diverse background of experience in both aviation and surface commands. His last assignment was
to the Pentagon working for the OPNAV Staff, N4 – Material Readiness & Logistics. He is originally from Dover, PA and is an
avid guitar player. Finally, also a part of our Navy family on Eskan, but working as a Joint Advisory Division Exercise Officer is
CDR Dave Faught. From Virginia Beach, VA, his last assignment was as a Student, National War College, Washington, DC.
Our Jubail Detachment has seen considerable turnover, with most of the personnel rotating out over the summer.
LCDR Scott Millhouse is our new Engineering Advisor in Jubail, where he will provide his expertise on ship maintenance and
overhaul to the RSNF Eastern Fleet. He is originally from Lancaster, PA and was a Submarine Officer before transitioning to being
an Engineering Duty Officer. His last assignment was as Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Groton, CT. Our new Logistics Advisor to
the Eastern Fleet, LCDR Karl Hickman, hails from Baton Rouge, LA. His previous tour of duty was at MCAS Cherry Point, NC as
Contracting Officer/Navy Liaison for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. Jubail’s new Training Advisor is LT Kenneth Hanna, a
Surface Warfare Officer with extensive knowledge of maritime operations that will benefit the Eastern Fleet as they continue to
expand their capabilities. LT Andrew Saleh, Jubail’s new Operations Advisor, brings the rigorous “attention to detail” of a Nuclear
Surface Warfare Officer to one of our most demanding positions. His previous assignment was aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Our new Electronic Warfare Advisor to the RSNF is Cryptologic (Technical Branch) Chief Valentino Espinoza. He brings a
significant amount of training experience to his position having previously served as a curriculum writer for the Center for
Information Dominance. The newest member of NFD Jubail Detachment is Damage Control Chief (SW/AW) Shawn Hoeflich from
Batesville, AR who was previously stationed onboard USS Halyburton.
Submitted by LCDR John Blake, NFD Riyadh
Air and Missile Division PATRIOT Sustainment Training
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United States Military Training Mission
Air and Missile Division (USMTM-AMD)
recently concluded a three-week PATRIOT
sustainment training course for the Royal Saudi
Air Defense Forces (RSADF) 104 Battalion in
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The training consisted of
classroom and hands-on instruction designed to
build upon the foundational knowledge of the
PATRIOT fire-control and launcher crews in
preparation for 104 Battalion’s upcoming mission
readiness evaluation. Major Scott Rost, the Senior
Riyadh AMD Advisor, led the five Soldier training
team throughout the course of instruction and
explained, “We tailored the training plan to focus CW3 Jake Ammann teaches a tabular display class for
on specific topics that would best enhance the PATRIOT Engagement Control Station operators.
Battalion’s capability to carry out their mission of providing air defense coverage of the Riyadh sector. The
division’s PATRIOT sustainment training program conducts similar three week training sessions to all of the
RSADF Battalions as part of its yearly training plan.”
USMTM-AMD has completed five Battalion training sessions for the current training cycle and, as
stated by the AMD Deputy Chief Lieutenant
Colonel Mike Brandt, “providing training to Saudi
units is a unique part of our mission set given to us
under the 1977 Accords and a key element in
enhancing the national security objectives of both
the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia.” The Air and Missile Division currently
manages over 20 foreign military sales cases valued
in excess of $4.2 billion, with several high priority
cases involving the acquisition of PATRIOT
Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles, the
PATRIOT upgrade to Configuration-3 software and Brigadier General Bader bin Mohammad thanks MAJ Rost
and his team for preparing 104 BN for success in their
hardware, and a case involving shared early warning upcoming missile defense evaluations.
of potential air and missile defense threats.
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Air and Missile Division
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In the coming weeks, Air Missile Division
will co-host its Semi-Annual Training Conference
with RSADF leadership to develop Battalion
training objectives for 2015, incorporating tactics,
techniques and procedures for new equipment
obtained through the FMS program. Additionally,
the division will participate in the Air and Missile
Defense Conference co-hosted by the Missile
Defense Agency and the RSADF. This annual event
serves as a useful forum for USMTM, Army Central
Command, Air Force Central Command and the
Royal Saudi Air Forces to review and discuss all air
and missile defense efforts involving the Kingdom,
to refine the theater air and missile defense design
and to further the strategic partnership of our two
countries.
RSADF soldiers practice PATRIOT launcher
power on procedures.
Submitted by MAJ Nikolai J. Moore
AMD Advisor
LTC
Combined Federal Campaign
1 September 2014 — 7 November 2014
USMTM Points of Contact:
YN1 Eloise Chambers
Naval Forces Division
[email protected]
SSgt Katherine Lamb
J1
[email protected]
SSgt Christian Boyd
J1
[email protected]
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Ceremony Marks Delivery of AH-64E Helicopters
to Royal Saudi Land Forces
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King Khalid Military City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
15 Sep 2014
As part of a foreign military sales program, the RSLF is
scheduled to receive a total of 36 AH-64Es along with
associated operator’s training, maintenance training, and
repair parts. These new aircraft not only stand as a
significant increase in the number of Apache helicopters
owned by the RSLF, they also represent an increase in
capability over the previous AH-64Ds. The AH-64E
provides increased power compared to the AH-64D
through the incorporation of new engines, a redesigned
transmission, and composite main rotor blades. Additionally, a number of digital system enhancements serve to
reduce pilot workload and give the AH-64Es instrument
flight rules capability.
LTG Eid, RSLF Commander, cuts ribbon to officially
open Longbow Crew Trainer facility, assisted by
MG Fahad, NW Area Commander, and
BG Abdullah, Commander of 1st Aviation Group.
Coinciding with delivery of aircraft 21 through 24 of this program, the Royal Saudi Land Forces’
1st Aviation Group held a ceremony on 15 September at King Khalid Military City. The ceremony opened
with arrival of distinguished guests and included several speeches, a video on the capabilities of the
AH-64E, and a flight demonstration by a RSLF pilot flying one of the new aircraft. Prior to the conclusion
of the ceremony, LTG Eid, Commander of the RSLF presented awards to personnel involved in the Apache
fielding and provided graduation certificates to the most recent class of Saudi pilots to complete AH-64E
transition training.
During his remarks at the ceremony, LTG Eid expressed
thanks to all involved in the process of upgrading the
Land Forces and stated his appreciation for the,
“friendship and cooperation from the United States.”
Notable U.S. military attendees at the ceremony
included COL Rick Story, Deputy Chief of USMTM,
COL Quincy Norman, Chief of USMTM Land Forces
Division, and COL Jeff Hager, Apache Program
Manager.
COL Norman, LFD Chief, MSG Flippo and members of
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KKMC Detachment in front of one of the new
AH-64Es.
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Delivery of AH-64E Helicopters
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Immediately preceding the ceremony, LTG Eid and BG Al-Sharani, Commander of the 1st
Aviation Group, officially opened the KKMC Longbow Crew Trainer facility. The LCT is a
containerized flight simulator for the AH-64 which allows for aircrew training on all aspects of
aircraft operation in an immersive virtual environment. Availability of this simulator at KKMC
represents an excellent capability for training new RSLF aviators and maintaining flight proficiency
of pilots within the 1st Group.
Following the ceremony, the distinguished guests traveled across the airfield to observe unloading
of the RSLF’s four newest AH-64Es from the Antonov cargo plane which carried the helicopters
from the Apache production facility in Mesa, Arizona to Saudi Arabia.
Personnel from the RSLF, USMTM, PM Apache, and Boeing pose in front of the
Antonov which delivered four new aircraft the day of the ceremony.
Submitted by: MAJ David Jones, Land Forces Division, KKMC
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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE/
EARNEST LEADER 2015
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From August 12th-14th, 2014, members from USMTM's Combined Arms Training Team (CATT)
Tabuk, Army Forces Central Command (ARCENT) and Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) participated in a
Concept Development Conference (CDC) for a major upcoming Command Post Exercise (CPX),
EARNEST LEADER 2015. The conference was chaired by the Commander of Northwest Area Command
(NWAC), MG Saad Al Garni and ARCENT's exercise planner, LTC Peter Boretsky. ARCENT's team will
design the framework and scenario for the exercise based on the training objectives and training audience
identified by RSLF. Also participating in the conference was the entirety of CATT Tabuk, headed by LTC
Mel E. Sanders, leaders from each of NWAC's subordinate brigades and representatives from LFD and
RSLF in Riyadh. In total, over 40 leaders, planners and staff participated in the conference.
EARNEST LEADER 2015 will take place early next year and is designed to train and practice
leaders and staff at the Brigade level and above. By using a network of computers, the operators build
realistic simulations based on parameters replicating friendly and enemy capabilities and situational factors.
This will replicate the outcomes and benefits (or consequences) of notional forces which are operating
under the guidance of NWAC's leadership through their orders and guidance. The exercise also allows
Brigade and Division level headquarters to train, practice and assess their ability to effectively plan and
react to tactical, operational and strategic situations without the financial and time-based costs or risks
associated with the physical maneuver of these large forces.
RSLF, NWAC, ARCENT and CATT Tabuk leaders and staff worked closely together throughout the
conference to determine the exercise content, timeline, parameters, support requirements and training audience.
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CONFERENCE/ EARNEST LEADER 2015
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Though the exercise will be tailored to meet the specific training objectives of RSLF and NWAC
leadership, the specific scenarios and outcomes are not pre-determined and will be presented to them in
a realistic and unpredictable manner. After the initial scenario is given, the development of the situation
within the exercise will progress according to the actions of the notional units as directed by NWAC's
leadership. They will constantly have to re-assess the "battlefield" situation and adjust or react in the
appropriate manner to achieve the desired endstate with optimum results. This will test and train the
leadership and staffs of the participating units constantly throughout the simulation and provide
invaluable opportunities for leaders and advisors to fine-tune and provide feedback in accordance with
the unit leaders' focus areas.
Over the three days of the CDC, the Leadership and staffs of NWAC, ARCENT and LFD
worked together to establish and refine the details of the CPX, including the target training audience,
exercise structure and hierarchy, future planning requirements and scenario focus areas to maximize the
training value and best meet the RSLF's Commander's intent. The discussions and planning that were
conducted during the conference also refined the concepts and details of other major cooperative
training exercises that will be conducted later in the year. This training will build on the development
that will be achieved during EARNEST LEADER 2015. This work has been an exercise in planning
and training that has benefited both US and Saudi forces and strengthened our relationships and mutual
improvement. It was concluded in proper fashion with a feast and the opportunity to socialize and
extend friendships outside of official duties, courtesy of Northwest Area Command hosts.
Major General Saad Al Gharni, Commander of
Royal Saudi Land Forces' Northwest Area Command
gives his guidance for the planning and execution of
EARNEST LEADER 2015.
Submitted by MAJ Christopher M. Lofton
CATT Tabuk Infantry Advisor, USMTM LFD
Saudi Arabian and American participants extended
their partnership and friendship, and enjoyed a feast
together at the end of the conference.
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Joint Special Operations University President Visits Tabuk
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From August 24-25, 2014, the President of the Joint Special Operations University
(JSOU), Dr. Brian Maher, visited the Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) Airborne School and
Special Warfare Training Center on King Abdulaziz Military City, Tabuk, Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia. The purpose of Dr. Maher's visit was to conduct an office call with the Airborne School
and Special Warfare Training Center Commander and to observe one of the JSOU Mobile
Education Team (MET) courses in action.
The first day's visit began with an office call with BG Mansour Al Motairi, the Airborne
School and Special Warfare Training Center Commander. The meeting attendees consisted of
BG Mansour Al Motairi, Dr. Maher, the JSOU Director of Operational Studies, Mr. Hal McNair,
lead instructor for the Operational Planning Course (OPC), Mr. David Hopley, Combined Arms
Training Team (CATT) Tabuk Chief, LTC Mel Sanders, and the CATT Tabuk Noncommissioned
Officer in Charge (NCOIC) MSG Steven Brittain. The focus of the meeting was to discuss the
future of JSOU in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and how to sustain academic training to Saudi
special operations forces Soldiers. Also discussed was the importance of the United States
Military Training Mission's (USMTM) support and the impact it has on enabling the various
programs that JSOU has to offer.
On the second day of Dr. Maher's visit, BG Mansour and his staff invited Dr. Maher to a
luncheon at the Airborne School and Special Warfare Training Center's Officer's Mess. Also in
attendance at the luncheon were Mr. McNair, instructors of the OPC, Mr. David Hopley, Mr. Phil
Wyllie, and Mr. Joseph Lloyd and the representatives of USMTM's CATT Tabuk, LTC Mel
Sanders, and MSG Steven Brittain, SFC Joshua Staugler, the Combined Arms and Special
Operations Forces (SOF) advisor, and MAJ Larry Lee, the team's Military Intelligence advisor.
The RSLF attendees at the luncheon were BG Mansour Al Motairi, the 64th Special Forces
Brigade Commander, BG Mohammed Al Qatani and the Airborne School and Special Warfare
Training Center Deputy Commander, BG Mohammed Al Zahrani.
Dr. Maher also observed RSLF students attending the MET Operational Planning Course
(OPC) during the two day visit in Tabuk. The OPC was held and hosted by the RSLF's Airborne
School and Special Warfare Training Center in one of their classrooms dedicated strictly for
JSOU courses. The OPC consisted of 15 students from various RSLF units ranging from the 64th
Special Forces Brigade, 1st Airborne Brigade, Officers and NCOs from the Airborne School and
Special Warfare Training Center, RSLF aviation staff officers from the 3rd Aviation Group and
officers from the RSLF Special Forces Command based in Riyadh.
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JSOU President’s visit to Tabuk
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The OPC focuses on operational planning in the joint environment for the RSLF students. It
addresses joint operational planning principles and processes and utilizes a scenario driven practical
exercise that requires the application of all elements of the joint operational planning process. During
the last portion of the course, the RSLF students form into small joint planning groups to analyze
and identify recommended solutions to an operational problem and develop briefings to present to
Mr. David Hopley, their commander and their lead instructor.
The Operational Planning Course concluded at the end of the three weeks with all 15
students graduating and gaining a better understanding of operational planning in a joint
environment. Students are able to take this wealth of knowledge and apply what they've learned to
help their units in future operational planning, as well as, able to share what they've learned with
their leadership, peers, and subordinates.
MAJ Larry Lee, CATT Tabuk Military
Advisor building rapport during lunch
Submitted by: MAJ Larry Lee
USMTM, Land Forces Division
Tabuk
DOLLAR$ and $EN$E
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Greetings Eskan Village!
Allow me to introduce myself. I am CPT Aaron D. Kinder, USMTM’s
Finance and Accounting Officer. I have replaced CPT William R.
Edwards.
In the past Dollar$ and $en$e, CPT Edwards harped about investing for
your retirement using the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and the importance of
getting out of debt. I am going to focus more on Financial Education, so
that you are not a prisoner to the financial system.
Financial Education! What do you mean CPT Kinder? Well, let’s take a
look at this. One’s first step into financial education may have come from their parents guiding them through
a financial decision. Examples of these decisions could have been the first time you opened a checking
account, buying your first car or applying for your first credit card. How do you know this was the right
choice? While parents mean well, you are constrained to their financial knowledge, and let’s just say that
Mom’s and Dad’s financial knowledge may not have been the best at all times.
The next most common form of financial education comes from traditional schooling. This education is where
you might pick up some formal accounting, finance, investing and economic knowledge. On the other hand,
this form of education is more guided to prepare you to be an employee inside of a much larger financial
system.
Finally, reading non-fiction personal finance books, investment books, accounting books, etc., is a great place
to advance your knowledge. However, these types of books can be broken down into two classes: Class 1
“talking head authors” and Class 2 “known professional business authors”. Understanding that there are two
classes of authors will help you understand the philosophy and take control of your personal finances.
Examples of Class 1 would be authors like Suze Orman, Dave Ramsey and Jim Cramer. Examples of Class 2
would be authors like Robert Kiyosaki, Donald Trump, and Warren Buffet.
Class 1 authors are more inclined to guide you into saving your money, paying off debt, investing in mutual
funds, max out your 401k, IRA’s, Roth IRA’s, TSP, SIMPLEs, etc. This guidance keeps your money tied to
the market and reads more like a sales pitch. Anything that reads like a sales pitch makes me say hummmmm.
Class 2 authors are more inclined to guide you into understanding why creating a business is better than investing into stocks of another business. They teach the three definitions of income as defined by the Internal
Revenue Service (IRS) and why this is important to you. They also teach debt equals leverage and paying
debt off might not be the right move in a debt base monetary system. This type of guidance educates on the
financial environment, not on the investment itself.
Neither class of authors is wrong in their books. It is up to the readers to determine their own path to financial
freedom. This freedom is defined by each and every one of us. It’s personal; therefore, each and every one
of us should continue to grow our financial knowledge first, then invest later.
Provided by: CPT Aaron D. Kinder
USMTM Finance and Accounting Officer
Your Eskan Air Force Post Office
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Greeting from your APO! The year 2014 has been a great year thus far, for all of us at the APO. After
many years, we are happy to bring to you a new look that has been lacking for sometime. Our new and
improved Postal Finance lobby has answers readily available to answer every question you might have.
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Each year, postal staff and APO go through an annual USAFCENT Postal Inspection; allowing 3 days for the APO to
demonstrate operations, determination and overall postal dedication. This year, it paid off, with Eskan APO receiving an
“EXCELLENT” rating and identified as the “Showcase Lobby for the AOR”. Thanks to our community for supporting and
helping Eskan APO achieve this milestone.
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Family Readiness Group Update
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The Family Readiness Group (FRG) reached out to Operation Write Home (OWH)
to participate in their distribution of cards. OWH is an organization that
supports armed forces by sending blank handmade greeting cards to write
home on, as well as “Any Hero” cards of gratitude to encourage them.
Several sets of homemade cards from people all around the US were placed in
the Post Office and ECC in late October. The cards are free and come in a
variety of themes including holiday, birthday, friendship and more. FRG will
replenish the cards every several months as they are received.
Welcome and Farewell
In October, FRG had a dinner meeting, to welcome new members and to pay
tribute to members leaving. Best wishes to MSgt Shawna Broussard-Jones (FRG
co-leader) and Mrs. Myriam Seymour (Welcome Bag Coordinator) for their
volunteerism, dedication, and contribution to the Eskan community.
If you are interested in joining FRG or learning more about the group, please
contact SSgt Toni Dudley ([email protected]).
Submitted by: Dr. Ely Harwood
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October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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Domestic violence is a behavior used by one person in a relationship to control the other. Domestic violence
can occur between partners that may be married, not married, living together, separated or dating.
Abuse is generally categorized as physical battering, sexual assault and emotional or psychological abuse,
and tends to escalate over a period of time. For military families, domestic violence may even take the shape
of withholding access to a military ID card.
October was dedicated as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in an effort to raise awareness
about a social epidemic that affects 1 in 4 women and 1 in 14 men during their lifetimes.
It was first observed in 1987 having evolved from the 1981 “Day of Unity.” and was conceived by the
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to connect advocates across the nation, who
were working to end violence against women and their children. The Day of Unity soon became an entire
week devoted to a range of activities conducted at the local, state, and national level. The activities
conducted were as varied and diverse as the program sponsors but had common themes:
Mourning those who have died because of domestic violence
Celebrating those who have survived
Connecting those who work to end violence
These three themes remain a key focus of DVAM events today. Public Law 101-112 was passed
designating October 1989 as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and similar legislation has
passed every year since.
Throughout military installations, both CONUS and OCONUS, events to bring awareness are also held. For
all military services, the Family Advocacy Program (FAP), victim advocacy and transitional compensation
exist to address family abuse through prevention, intervention, treatment and victim assistance.
For Support: Talk with a friend, co-worker, relative, or neighbor; contact the Chaplain or FAP (if
available); call the National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-SAFE [7233]); and confidential
counseling and referral to other resources are available through Military OneSource (800-342-9647).
Excerpts from Military OneSource: http://www.militaryonesource.mil/abuse?content_id=266706
Submitted by Annette Mandley, Family Readiness Coordinator
November is Native American Heritage Month
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What started at the turn of the century as an effort to
gain a day of recognition for the significant
contributions the first Americans made to the
establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in
a whole month being designated for that purpose.
One of the very proponents of an American Indian
Day was Dr. Arthur C. Parker, a Seneca Indian, who
was the director of the Museum of Arts and Science
in Rochester, N.Y. He persuaded the Boy Scouts of
America to set aside a day for the "First Americans"
and for three years, they adopted such a day. In
1915, the annual Congress of the American Indian
Association meeting in Lawrence, Kansas, formally
approved a plan concerning American Indian Day.
It directed its president, Rev. Sherman Coolidge, an
Arapahoe, to call upon the country to observe such a day. Coolidge issued a proclamation on Sept. 28, 1915,
which declared the second Saturday of each May as an American Indian Day and contained the first formal
appeal for recognition of Indians as citizens.
The year before this proclamation was issued, Red Fox James, a Blackfoot Indian, rode horseback from state
to state seeking approval for a day to honor Indians. On December 14, 1915, he presented the endorsements
of 24 state governments at the White House. There is no record, however, of such a national day being
proclaimed.
The first American Indian Day in a state was declared on the second Saturday in May 1916 by the governor
of New York. Several states celebrate the fourth Friday in September. In Illinois, for example, legislators
enacted such a day in 1919. Presently, several states have designated Columbus Day as Native American
Day, but it continues to be a day we observe without any recognition as a national legal holiday.
In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 "National
American Indian Heritage Month." Similar proclamations, under variants on the name (including "Native
American Heritage Month" and "National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month") have been
issued each year since 1994.
Information courtesy of the Bureau of Indian Affairs,
U.S. Department of the Interior
http://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/about/
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Winners of the Corn Hole Tournament
L to R: Second place were Rab and Field who won the
dart boards/darts; and Shearer and Kelly, the Winning
Team who selected the beach chairs.
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Many Hispanic Americans trace their roots to the cultures of the indigenous peoples of the Americas -including the Arawaks (Puerto Rico), the Aztecs (Mexico), the Incas (South America), the Mayas
(Central America), and the Tainos (in Cuba, Puerto Rico and other places). Some trace their roots to the
Spanish explorers -- who in the 1400s set out to find an easier and less costly way to trade with the Indies. Other Latinos trace their roots to the Africans who were brought as slaves to the New World.
For purposes of the U.S. Census, Hispanic Americans today are identified according to the parts of the
world that they or their ancestors came from, including Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain, or the nations
of Central or South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was
expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and
ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law
100-402.
Hispanic Heritage Month, whose roots go back to 1968, begins each year on September 15, the
anniversary of the independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala,
Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile and Belize also celebrate their independence days during this
period and Columbus Day (Día de la Raza) is October 12.
The theme for 2014 is, “Hispanics: A legacy of history, a present of action and a future of success.” Be
on the lookout for events happening on Eskan and help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Excerpts from: http://www.hispanicheritagemonth.org/History.html
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United States Marine Corps Birthday: 10 November
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A Legacy Is Born
Leading up to the American Revolution, a committee of the Continental Congress met to draft a
resolution calling for two battalions of Marines able to fight for independence at sea and on shore.
The resolution was approved on November 10, 1775, officially forming the Continental Marines.
As the first order of business, Samuel Nicholas became captain and commanding officer of the
newly formed Marines and visited numerous public inns and taverns throughout the city of
Philadelphia to begin recruiting. One of his first recruits was popular patriot and tavern owner
Robert Mullan. Capt Mullan owned Tun Tavern, which subsequently became part of military lore
as the birthplace of the Marine Corps.
From the naval actions of the Revolution to the mountains of Afghanistan, Marines have served
valiantly in every one of our nation's conflicts. For hundreds of years, Marines have fought, lived
and died with honor, continuing the Marine Corps legacy of service to our nation. Every Marine,
past and present, has earned their place within this proud culture of traditions, symbols and values.
Missions have changed over the years, but what has remained constant since November 10, 1775 is
our unyielding commitment to protecting the lives of our citizens and the interests of our nation.
Our purpose, by congressional mandate, is to be this nation's rapid response force; we are thus
called to be "most ready when the nation is least ready." From humanitarian relief efforts to combat
operations; from air, land and sea to every clime and place, the Marine Corps is ready to answer
our nation's call.
Each year, the Marine Corps marks November 10th with a celebration of the brave spirit which
compelled these men and thousands since to defend our country as United States Marines.
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From: http://www.marines.com/history-heritage/timeline
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Each year the President signs a proclamation declaring November Military
Family Appreciation Month. This annual proclamation marks the beginning of
a month-long celebration of the Military Family in which DoD and the nation
will honor the commitment and sacrifices made by the families of our
n a t i o n’s s e r v i c e m e m b e r s.
Editor:
Annette P. Mandley
Photo Credits:
MWR
Next quarterly newsletter - January 2015
Please submit articles, stories and pictures by 1 January 2015 to:
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