Farewell
Farewell
From the Commanding General...

Maj. Gen. James B. Mallory III | 06/07/2010

As I reflect on the last 38 months in command I marvel at the accomplishments of the Soldiers of the 108th Training Command — but am not surprised.  I knew that as we consolidated, reorganized and transformed Initial Entry Training units from six di... Read More...

Goodbye to Major General James B. Mallory III
Goodbye to Major General James B. Mallory III
From the Command Sergeant Major...

Command Sgt. Maj. William J. Payne | 06/07/2010

I first met then Lt. Col. James Mallory almost 15 years ago as part of 1st Team, the senior leadership team for 1st Brigade, 108th Division Training.  I was a 1st Sgt. and acting Command Sgt. Maj. in the 2nd Battalion, 485th Regiment in Asheboro, N.... Read More...

104th bids farewell to Vancouver barracks
104th bids farewell to Vancouver barracks

Brig. Gen. Daniel York | 06/07/2010

The 104th Division’s ties to the Pacific Northwest began in World War II, when the Division trained at Camp Adair, Oregon. Our nickname, the Timberwolves, and shoulder patch, a howling wolf symbolizes the free spirit of the Northwest.  Our ties were... Read More...

95th Training Division (IET) Iron Men of Metz
95th Training Division (IET) Iron Men of Metz

Brig. Gen. Roger B. Duff | 06/07/2010

Drill Sergeants are held to the highest standards and our nation places enormous expectations on our Soldiers. The 95th Division provides premier Drill Sergeants to the U.S. Army and delivers the finest training to the newest members of our Army. Ou... Read More...

98th Training Division (IET) Iroquois Warriors
98th Training Division (IET) Iroquois Warriors

Brig. Gen. Robert P. Stall | 06/07/2010

This has been a very busy year for the Soldiers and Families of the 98 th Division.  Our Drill Sergeants, Instructors, and the Soldiers that support them have conducted a wide variety of missions both overseas and here in the United States.  Our Dr... Read More...

Farewell and welcome!
Farewell and welcome!
From the desk of the SCXO

Larry M. Cruz | 06/07/2010

As you read this article we will have essentially bid farewell to Maj. Gen. James Mallory, commanding general 108th Training Command (IET) and welcomed his successor, who at the time of my writing this article has not be announced.  What is known is... Read More...

The desire to become a Warrant Officer and ‘new’ vacancies
The desire to become a Warrant Officer and ‘new’ vacancies

Command Chief Warrant Officer Shirley Moser | 06/07/2010

A beautiful fresh Spring season is upon us! The sun actually peaked through the clouds.  How marvelous it seems after the cold, bleak winter we all endured.  It is with this beautiful season that I feel invigorated to face the very important issues ... Read More...

Alcohol Awareness

| 06/07/2010

Alcohol dependence (defined as five or more drinks in the same sitting) is a powerful disorder with enormous health consequences. Alcohol dependence and chronic, excessive alcohol consumption are associated with a high risk of developing various typ... Read More...

A brief history of the 104th Training Division Timberwolves

Compiled by Maj. Jefferson Davis | 06/07/2010

  The 104th Division was formed in August of 1921, in the Organized Reserves, as the United States Army Reserves was known then.  Its headquarters was at Fort Douglas, Utah, drawing its soldiers from Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and Nevad... Read More...

Best Warrior Competition:
Best Warrior Competition:
95th Division Warriors compete for Title

Capt. Jennifer K. Cotton | 06/07/2010

This year’s 95th Training Division (IET) Best Warrior Competition (BWC) was hosted by 3rd Brigade from March 28 through April 2 at Fort Knox, Ky. The competition kicked off with 25 soldiers vying for titles of Soldier, Non-Commissioned Officer and D... Read More...

98th Division Soldiers return to school
98th Division Soldiers return to school

Col. Paul Wegman | 06/07/2010

Soldiers of the 98th Training Division (IET) returned to school from March 8th through 14th at Iroquois University.  Their campus was the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Atlanta, Ga. and their professors were Soldiers and civilians from the 98th Training Divi... Read More...

Distinguished honor graduate drawn to Military at young age
Distinguished honor graduate drawn to Military at young age

Sgt. 1st Class Marty A. Collins | 06/07/2010

As a kid, Staff Sgt. Jason Sterling liked to ride his mountain bike around his tiny hometown of 583 people. He also watched in curiosity as his father put on his Battle Dress Uniform and headed out the door to “play Army.”  The Fordland, Mo., native... Read More...

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The Griffon Summer 2010

Vol. 34.2 | Summer 2010

The Griffon
The Griffon is written and published quarterly in the interest of the 108th National Training Command.






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