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Guard Detail 1 WINTER 2014

A CHRONICLE OF THE MISSISSIPPI ARMY AND AIR NATIONAL GUARD

WINTER 2014

GUARD DETAIL


THE ADJUTANT GENERAL

Maj. Gen. Augustus L. Collins

PUBLIC AFFAIRS STAFF

EditorLt. Col. Tim Powell (Ret.)

Asst. Editor

1st Lt. Ben Mackin

Master Sgt. Sandy Ates (Ret.)

phone (601) 313-6271.

VISIT US AT:

www.ms.ng.mil-

FRONT COVER: A member of the Mississippi

Army National Guard’s 185th Theater Avia-

tion Battalion tests night vision goggles before

the Combat Readiness Training Center (ANG)

Public Affairs.

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full-moon night at the Camp McCain

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lic Affairs Detachment).


Although each member of

172nd Airlift Wing participating in

the 2013 Air Force Marathon suc-

sense of well-deserved accomplish-

ment was felt long before each run-

ner completed

the 26.2 mile

run at Wright-

Patterson Air

“It’s not all

about running

it’s the journey

said Master

Wilson when

talking about

the demand-

ing process of

preparing for a

marathon. “It

to do your long

training runs

unless you have

people telling

you can do any-

thing you set

your mind on.

The marathon

is just the prize

Wilson

who was

joined by fel-

based on the path she followed to

become a long-distance runner.

“I started training for mara-

thons because I had gained a lot of

completed 12 of these grueling

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posed to do our physical training.

I had some friends who joined the

The value of the Marathon

Makeover program also paid divi-

dends for Wicker whose participa-

tion in the Air Force event marked

the Wright-Patterson Air Force

Base course after beginning the

25% of the female division with

a time of 4:13:50. Once I start-

me to be better. It was a chal-

The Air Force marathon course

is a 26.2 mile run that traverses

historical places at Wright-Patter-

Prairie Flying

Wright Broth-

ers Memorial

Monument.

“Most of

the marathon

is run on base

Wilson. “You

run along the

between dif-

ferent types of

aircraft includ-

ing running un-

right before the

Senior Air-

man Josie

Wicker

is glad to

Force Marathon held recently at

Wright Patterson Air Force Base

in Ohio. She was one of three

who participated from the 172nd

Airlift Wing in Flowood, Miss.


Year’s Resolutions probably have

the highest mortality rates of any-

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at least make one that has a snow-

I have a suggestion for one

and will certainly please every-

one around you the entire new

others care about hearing other

people’s cell phone conversations.

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ing and mostly unnecessary. My

sister and niece were my guests for

no interest whatsoever in what I was

saying. I always try to be consider-

ate with cell phone calls and other

interruptions in the public domain.

I boarded a plane one morn-

in the seat behind me struck up a

cell phone conversation reminis-

diatribe while chasing the Bandit.

he searched the faces of passengers

hoping for looks of amazement at

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man has a cell phone brain deep in

the ear and a voice that would top

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sion turns into a lasting one of

all be cognizant of this and use this

as a starting point for a successful

My reaction to those out there

who would attempt to invade my

Until next time……………………

From the EditorBy Lt. Col. (Retired) Timothy J. Powell


watching as he folded his wings

his body towards the earth at over

Phantom II reconnaissance air-

calm and fought tirelessly to keep

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The program began in earnest in

Guard Bureau contacted base lead-

ership about the possibility of utiliz-

ing Meridian-based crew members

surveillance and reconnaissance

The two-and-a-half year training

mission maintaining critical man-

power support as the 186th ARW

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alongside national and state repre-

“There is nothing better than

looking out on the ramp and seeing

a lot of talk today about what I did

but the truth of the matter is there

were so many people who had a

through the Academy of Military

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Prior to assuming his cur-

Other military assignments in-

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merous awards and accolades

touching note to those who served

under him for seven years.

“It has been an honor and a

pleasure to serve with each and

are the “standard by which oth-


Guard Welcomes

Organization

“We’re very happy to have the

Soldiers and Airmen have deployed

on mentorship and exposure to seasoned Veterans. We’re

visit www.rocksinc.org. The MSNG

student.shu.edu.

TAG RUN -


Refueling Wing’s incoming

the adjutant general of

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the assumption of com-

mand ceremony. (Photo by

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“This is such a wonderful op-

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who started special events for the

Batson kids through its Adopt-

in their battle with illnesses and

many are unable to go home to be

to these kids when we visit them at

and 25 members of the Madison-

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spent chat time with children that

the hospital to make special visits

to those unable to attend the party.

There were small stuffed

before leaving early to go home

with his parents for the holidays.

“We made sure we read his

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feel so good to be able to do some-

the senior class at MRA must

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ect hours before graduating.

“It was a lot of fun for them

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“that the visit is part of the senior’s

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to do this for the children at the hos-

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is always among the front-runners

in helping those in need. “This

little bit of time spent with these

children is something they will

20 years supporting this remark-

able bunch of people at Batson

Guard members host Christmas party


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to celebrate life and raise suicide awareness during

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mitment to bring something positive out of his family’s

pain.

“I went into a major depression after losing my child

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his seminars.

told me that my story makes an impact because it’s

from the heart. My story has given some the courage to

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slogged through ankle-deep water and got splashed

with glow-in-the=dark acrylic paint by volunteers stag-

gering across the route.

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hind the madness.

“I think it helped people realize that this isn’t a topic

this event will give somebody the push they need to get

help.

Mississippian joins splash and dash in suicide prevention

Volunteers throw paint on Soldiers and civilians during the Sara Smiles Neon Splash Dash at Camp Buerhing, Kuwait, in Sept.


A Gift of Thanks

different things to different people.

the best shopping deals before the

holiday shopping frenzy. For mili-

remembrance.

In honor of their service and

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ey and purchased 30 gas gift cards

valued at $20 each to hand deliver

“Once a year we host a weekend

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dent Ministry.

“This is a way to teach our youth

to appreciate our military and share

Over 70 youth between the ages

of 13 to 18 years old participated in

led the charge for coordination and

planning of the community activities

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care assistance to elderly commu-

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tion to local community members

in need as well as the efforts of

‘Packing the Bus’ for an upcoming

bus and supply donation to a Belize

Ministry.

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plained that it was important for

their youth to make a difference in

the community.

“We strive hard to teach our

students to make a difference in the

lives of those around them. Further-

all men and women of our armed

forces and anything we can do to

with the current economic situa-

tions and with the recovery of the

recent government shutdowns and

cards would be a simple way to

greatly show appreciation for the

military.

“We are thankful for the oppor-

are therefore called to do is to lay

said Pippen.

Macedonia Baptist Church of Petal raised the funds to purchase the gas gift cards in honor of


By: Maj. Deidre Smith Camp Shelby Public

A Legacy Remembered

It is the roar of the crowd, the triumphant energy in the air and the

a legacy in the American passion of -

ed season and of course an almost three feet tall gleaming trophy. The 38th Division “Cycloners” Soldier football team was victorious on the

-ing deployed in support of World War II as members of the Allied

The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum recently obtained the V Corps (Fifth Corps) Army football championship trophy won by the “Cycloners” Soldier Football team in 1941. The team was undefeated against other Soldier football teams from training camps in the South-eastern United States. All of the dates, opponents and scores are en-graved on the trophy.

The 38th Division was stationed at Camp Shelby from February

Theater of Operations in late 1942. The division consisted of National Guardsmen from Indiana, Ken-tucky and West Virginia. The “Cy-cloners” played all of their home games at USM’s (then Mississippi Southern College) football stadium and were cheered on by the local Hattiesburg High School’s cheer-leaders.

The museum received the tro-phy from Ms. Ginny Sidlowski,

daughter of the Cycloners’ coach, Wayne T. Sandefur. Sandefur was a star football player at Purdue University and, after college, be-came a high school football coach in Indiana. He also obtained a

Indiana National Guard. While at Camp Shelby, Lieutenant Sand-efur met and married his wife, Ms. Sarah Rhodes of Hattiesburg. The couple was married on November 15, 1941. Sarah’s sister, George Ann, was one of the Hattiesburg High School cheerleaders that often cheered for the Cycloners. Ms. George Ann Rhodes also attended the dedication.

Lieutenant Sandefur served heroically in World War II. He was promoted to Captain while overseas and earned two Silver Star Medals for valor during the Philip-pine Liberation campaign (1945). After World War II, Captain Sande-fur remained in the Army Reserves during his career with the Physical Education College at the University of Florida. He was promoted to the rank of Colonel in 1962 before re-tiring from the Army Reserves.

The 1941 V Corps Football Trophy is the focal point of a larger exhibit about Colonel Sandefur’s time at Camp Shelby and honor-able service in World War II.

WW II Trophy dedication

When asked about the Family’s feelings upon the trophy’s return to Camp Shelby, Ginny Sandefur-Sid-lowski replied, “We feel wonderful. When I was a little girl, this trophy sat on the shelf and we would walk by it and look at it and kind of stand in awe and wonder at what this big huge trophy was. The sad thing about being a little girl is that you don’t think to ask the ques-tions that you wish you would have

-gether and decided that this trophy belongs someplace besides in our personal possessions, in our closet. So that got the whole thing started and I started digging through my dad’s memorabilia and that’s where we have the exhibit, and I have to thank my sisters for helping me put the whole thing together and con-tribute, sending me over the things that they had stored in their shoe-boxes, etc.”

This trophy meant a lot to the Soldiers who won it back in 1941, but the dedication date was very

“This (November 15th) is the 71st Wedding anniversary of my parents. Back in 1942 on Nov. 15, they were married at the Camp Shelby chapel,” said Sidlowski.

Mississippi Armed Forces Museum Director, Chad Daniels


explained that the dedication of this trophy also had a distinct tie back to the Hattiesburg community.

“This is one of those great stories where you have a link between Camp Shelby, between the University of Southern Mississippi and Hattiesburg and it’s really great to have it here because so many people in Hattiesburg helped to support the Soldiers when they were playing their games and then bring home the trophy. It was something celebrated in the area so it’s really good to have it here because it has that real community connection and real Camp Shelby connection too,” said Daniels.

The trophy is currently being displayed at the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby as part of a new exhibit. The exhibit also pays tribute to Col. Sandefur and his distinguished accomplishments during his military career.

“Among a unit of really distinguished Soldiers, he (Sandefur) really stands out, awarded two Silver Stars for valor

the Lathe Island in the Philippines, but you know for every Soldier you have a story like that. You know thousands of connections, that all kind of happens here in the museum,” said Daniels.

The timing of the dedication during the week of Veteran’s day

“A lot of the exhibits in the museum are emblematic of so many who serve. We may focus on one Soldier here or there, it really speaks to

many who are not in the museum, but we recognize that service and remember that service. We shouldn’t forget what this is, this being around Veteran’s day- even better,” said Daniels.is a sign of the times and relic in history that embodies the success of Soldier athletes.

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taff Sgt. Timothy Munn with B Battery, 1st Battalion, 204th Air Defense Artillery, supervises target data entries prior to being sent out to the Avenger Air Defense System Nov. 2.


Charlie Battery 1st Battalion 204th Air De-

the units training mission Nov. 2.

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mission Nov. 2.

hands-on training after com-

pleting classroom instructions.

Anderson is assigned to Bravo

Battery 1st Battalion 204th Air

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Always on Ready...

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It is a cool autumn morning

the crews of the 185th Aviation

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ongoing process for aviation per-

sonnel in order to meet aviation

serves as one of the crew chiefs

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champion of helicopters.’ It can

reach speeds up to 167 mph and is

chain gun that have proven to be

very effective in the modern day

Yielding said that a huge part

of success for the Apache was the

Yielding communicated with his

crew and informed them what the

mission was for the day and told

inspections. The crews dispersed

upon the Apaches to start “un-wrap-

Yielding speaks very highly

are both full- time technicians and

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sures the training for all crew mem-

that is why Yielding says his crews

work so well alongside one another.

maintenance inspections the pilots

arrive; they work side-by-side with

the mechanics on up-to-date infor-

mation.

conduct checks and readings on the

a lot of trust in the crews that main-

tain the Apache and that teamwork

Weeks who is an instructor pilot

combat tours; his copilot for the

Apache mechanic before going to

When Weeks is asked what

fellow crew and pilots alike gather

around to listen; he smiles and tells

a story of a boy that had to take dai-

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taking pride in what he does. “You

can say I have the greatest job in the

Weeks and McIntosh climb into

twin-engines up; the blades begin

minutes the wind picks up and

the rumbling from the four rotary

is time to put the birds in the sky.

is silent once more with the crews

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ing completed. In perspective at the

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sion.

All guardsmen are from the Tu-

pelo area.

steady on the ready.


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from the unit continuously stay readiness trained.


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the start of the ribbon cutting ceremony.

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National Guard Readiness Center.


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Maj. Gen. Collins signs a portion of the ceremonial ribbon for Agriculture and Commerce Commis-


Guard hosted what was hailed as

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realistic combat training for the

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vited units from all over the country

In order to meet each unit’s

planners created a scenario based

west and north by aggressor na-

tions that tried to seize its recently

discovered natural gas deposits.

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destruction of enemy air defenses

in a counter-insurgency scenario.

“We focused on tactical level

training for all of the participat-

ing units incorporating all of their

“We crafted a war game scenario

that met all of those objectives and

then brought them here to par-

electronic warfare. The unit’s focus

was maintaining its skills after re-

turning from its recent Afghanistan

important because it gives us the

opportunity to maintain our readi-

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to train with joint forces provide

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sions included simulated air-to-air

Operations forces retook strategic

close air support and aeromedi-

cal evacuation teams transported

patients from one aircraft to an-

military airspace over the Gulf of

Range where units practice air-

plan for 2014 is to work towards

Israelis are coming back to Gulfport

aircraft. Based at the Naval

Air National Guard’s premier

held at the Trent Lott Combat

Readiness Training Center in

and realistic training for the

National Guard in a joint and

multinational environment

training event hosted by the Mississippi Air National Guard is providing tactical combat

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training event hosted by the Mississippi Air National

Guard is providing tactical combat training for com-


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tory and achievements in the Missis-

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who came before us while serving

as a military police battalion. We

wanted to bring them in and iden-

tify those leaders that have set the

path for this battalion and we want

have plenty of history and stories

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ton. After several years of strategic

planning and appropriated fund-

Military police personnel pro-

tect the lives and property on Army

installations by enforcing military

the MP’s also serve as a major force

in response to all state emergencies.

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forcement capabilities and being an

only domestic operations such as

hurricane relief but any disaster

operations. We are the enablers for

the governor and adjutant general

for the state. We also provide a

multitude of skills of law enforce-

ment detention operations as well

as a combat multiplier to engage

and destroy the enemy and provide

security. The skills are over-arched

provided support to the state and

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tinue to play a key role in future

operations. For years the unit has

been mobilized in support of the

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numerous of state emergencies.

“The battalion has and will

continue to play a vital role

in serving this great state and

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