| 06/27/2011

The 108th Griffon Association announces the First Annual Soldiers and Families Golf Tournament to be held at the Pine Island Country Club, Charlotte, NC on the 26th day of September, 2011. Read More...

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By Cpt. Jennifer K. Cotten | 12/05/2011

LAWTON, Okla. — The 95th will spearhead the second iteration of Army Reserve Soldiers to train the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) as part of the NATO Training Mission - Afghanistan (NTMA). Task Force Griffon, as it will be known, is made up of units from the 95th Training Division (IET), 412th Theater Engineer Command, 416th Theater Engineer Command, 377th Theater Support Command, 200th Military Police Command, and the Military Intelligence Readiness Command. The task force will be commanded by Col. William M. Snyder, commander, 2nd Brigade, 95th Training Division (IET). “Soldiers recently completed their latest phase in preparation ... Read More...

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By Cpt. Patrick Olson | 12/05/2011

ROSWELL, N.M. — Nine drill sergeants from 3-378th Regiment, 1st Brigade, 95th Training Division (IET) from Norman, Okla. traveled to Roswell, N.M. to spend a week helping train New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) cadet Recruits at Training (RATs). NMMI is one of five military junior colleges in the United States, and the only state-supported military college located in the western United States. NMMI includes a college preparatory four-year high school, and a two- year junior college. Since 1891, NMMI’s mission statement has been “to educate, train, and prepare young men and women to be leaders capable of critical thinking and sound analysi... Read More...

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By Sgt. 1st Class Lawrence Wiggins | 12/05/2011

FORT JACKSON, S.C. — After 33 years of operation, the United States Army Reserve Drill Sergeant School, 108th Training Command (IET), graduated its last class of 60 drill sergeants on Sept. 24. Both components will now be consolidated at the US Army Drill Sergeant School located at Ft. Jackson. The post movie theater was filled with families, leadership and fellow Soldiers eager to see Class 005-11 (Option 5) graduate. Among the 60 graduates, three Soldiers stood out among the rest, graduating with top honors. Sgt. Jonathan Roy, 1st Battalion, 304th Regiment, 98th Training Division (IET), was identified as the Distinguished Honor Graduate fo... Read More...

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By Staff Sgt. Richard Harris | 12/05/2011

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — America was founded by individuals who possessed a strong conviction in the idea of citizenship. It was this certainty that their civic duty and responsibility to the public would be the firm foundation to the creation of a strong community. They believed that our nation’s success and survivability hinged on its citizens patriotic yearning to put the needs of the nation above their own personal aspirations. One motivated individual could make a difference. While many citizens today may doubt the power of one, Staff Sgt. George Dadson of the 98th Training Division does not follow that mantra. Dadson embodies the enhanced sen... Read More...

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By Sgt. 1st Class Lisa M. Litchfield | 12/05/2011

ALBANY, N.Y. — Sometimes, the answer to a question will depend on who you ask the question of. In this case, the question is, “do you consider Julian With a hero?” If you ask Julian With, the answer is no. In fact, Julian will tell you that he was “simply doing his job, not looking for a medal,” on the day that he pulled an Iraqi Sgt. Maj. and several Soldiers from their ammunition loaded, overturned, burning vehicle and performing immediate first aid with no regard to his personal safety. If you ask nine-year old Dalton Augar, With’s stepson, he will look at you with bright shining eyes and tell you that he has always known his dad was a he... Read More...

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| 12/05/2011

Name, Rank and Unit: Dale A McCurdy, Capt., HHC, 95th Training Division (IET), Fort Sill, Okla. Military Occupation: Operations Officer Civilian Occupation: College Instructor When and why did you join the Army Reserve? I enlisted in 1990 while in my second year of college. The recruiter did a great job of promoting the GI Bill and the “one weekend a month, two weeks in the summer” concept. At first, being in the Army Reserve was all about the money for college. When the Army downsized in the mid-90s, I transferred from an OSUT infantry battalion to the 95th Division Band. My reason for remaining in the Reserve changed from a financial focus... Read More...

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| 12/05/2011

Name, Rank and Unit: Paul M. McGuire, Sgt. First Class, HHC, 95th Training Division, Fort Sill, Okla. Military Occupation: Public Affairs NCO Civilian Occupation: Public Affairs Specialist When and why did you join the Army Reserve? I joined the Army Reserve in 1997 shortly after I fulfilled my initial six-year active duty commitment. I originally planned to make a “clean break” from the Army and just go back to school, but a buddy of mine who’d transitioned to the Reserves a year or so earlier kept urging me to join him. As a full-time student supporting my family on the GI Bill, school loans, part-time jobs and government assistance, the p... Read More...

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By Ms. Deborah Williams | 12/05/2011

CONOVER, N.C. — On June 12, Rock Barn honored the men and women of the Armed Forces at the Greater Hickory Classic Golf Tournament. In the opening ceremonies, Emily Wallace sang the National Anthem and the Colors were presented by the Wounded Warrior Foundation. Larry Nelson, Vietnam Veteran and World Golf Hall of Fame member, participated in the flag-raising ceremony accompanied by the Hickory High School Junior ROTC flag detail. In the tournament’s eight-year history, they have done quite a few military salutes. “We are proud to salute our military heroes and welcome them to the Greater Hickory Classic at Rock Barn,” said Jim Correll, exec... Read More...

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By Command Sgt. Maj. Joe Payne | 12/05/2011

As my 27 year association with the 108th comes to a close I leave with not only great memories but also knowing that this command has given me much more than I could have ever given back in return. With the exception of going to the residence course at the Sergeants Major Academy in 1994 and being deployed to Iraq in 2006, the Griffon has been on my shoulder faithfully since 1984. I am proud to have been a member of the first battalion in the history of the 108th; 1st Battalion, 485th Regiment, to have been mobilized in the service of our country in support of Operation Desert Storm and again to have been selected to be the Command Sergeant ... Read More...

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By Spc. Rich Barkemeyer | 12/05/2011

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — During the weekend of Aug. 12-14, the 108th Training Command (IET) hosted a Strong Bonds Retreat on Hilton Head Island, S.C., to help married couples and single Soldiers enhance and strengthen their relationships. Started in 1997 with just four events, Strong Bonds has spread throughout the Army and Army Reserve, and now reaches more than 160,000 Soldiers and Family members per year. Over the course of the weekend, Strong Bonds attendees participated in various workshops covering such topics as problem solving, commitment, and most importantly, communication. “This program was designed by some folks out in Colorado... Read More...

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By Capt. Jennifer K. Cotten | 12/05/2011

NEW ORLEANS — The 95th Infantry Division Association members met in New Orleans August 3-8 for their 62nd reunion. The Association, originally a WWII organization, has expanded its ranks by actively recruiting 95th soldiers from all eras and chose New Orleans as a locale that has something for veterans of all ages. Maj. Gen. (Ret.) James E. Archer, former 95th commanding general and current president of the Association said, “95TH Division Soldiers who have served in the past decade have played a material role in the defense of our Nation and built upon the legacy of the Iron Men of Metz and the reunions have provided an impetus for the surv... Read More...

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By Sgt. 1st Class Lisa M. Litchfield | 12/05/2011

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — It was this time last year when the World War II veteran “Nightfighters” of the 104th Infantry Division made the difficult but necessary decision to declare 2010 the last official reunion of the National Timberwolf Association. Citing failing health and travel difficulties, the veterans were devastated to lose a 65-year tradition, but realized they could simply no longer bear the burden of the logistics, organization, planning and execution. Thankfully, the next generation was ready and waiting to answer the call. The National Timberwolf “Pup” Association, comprised of “grateful sons, daughters, families and dear friends of ... Read More...

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By Lt. Col. Dennis Witmer | 12/05/2011

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The 108th Training Command (IET) is competing in its third consecutive Army Community of Excellence (ACOE) competition. This is the first year that the command has qualified as a finalist, outscoring other competitors to include Regional Support Commands. As a finalist for the 2011 ACOE Competition, the command received a site visit which consisted of a team of three examiners visiting the 108th Training Command Headquarters. Their primary objective of their two day, extensive interviews was to validate the information contained in our 2011 ACOE submission packet. The winner and runner-up of the ACOE competition should be a... Read More...

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By Staff Sgt. LaTonya Y. Kelly | 12/05/2011

ORLANDO, Fla. — The 95th Training Division (IET) sponsored a Yellow Ribbon event in Orlando for the families of deployed Task Force Scorpion Soldiers currently in Afghanistan. The Soldiers make up members of the 95th, 98th, and the 104th Divisions. The September 15-18 event provided families with free travel, hotel accommodations, mid-deployment information, and counseling that is useful during temporary family separation. The Family Readiness team there effectively promoted military benefits and increased morale for family members. The Yellow Ribbon event raises Soldier and family readiness through resources for resiliency, substance abuse ... Read More...

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