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10A • August 18, 2016 • FORT BLISS BUGLE
‘Dragons’ successfully complete integration operations
By 1st Lt. Mark Brake
Battery D, 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 11th ADA Brigade
MCGREGOR RANGE, N.M. – At 4:30
a.m. most of El Paso was probably still
snoozing with no intention of waking up for
at least another hour, with one exception.
The reconnaissance team of Battery D,
“Dragons,” 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Terminal High Altitude Air Defense
(THAAD), 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, was wide-awake at McGregor Range
July 6.
They were formed up and prepared to roll
out for the battery’s first training exercise
since their return from Guam five months
ago. Just as the reconnaissance team left the
gate to spearhead the operations, the rest of
the unit arrived and prepared to do the same.
The Dragons successfully conducted system integration checkout operations from
July 6 through 15 on their newly received
THAAD equipment. The SICO was conducted to ensure all THAAD equipment
was in full working order. This SICO was
especially unique because the Dragons were
field testing a brand new configuration of the
weapon system which uses less equipment
but still accomplishes the THAAD mission.
“I am extremely proud to be a part of the
Dragon family and even more proud of all
the Soldiers who pulled together to make
this operation a complete success,” said
Capt. Mison Kang, commander, Battery D,
2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Terminal High Altitude Air Defense, 11th Air
“We put a lot of emphasis on preparing for this
SICO because it is our
first field operation since
we returned, and it really
paid off during the operations.”
>> Spc. Jason Seymour
1st Lt. Mark Brake / Btry. D, 2nd ADA Regt., 11th ADA Bde.
Soldiers assigned to Battery D, 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Terminal High Altitude Air Defense,
11th Air Defense Artillery, erect a lightening protection kit for the AN/TPY-2 radar during their system
integration and check out at Tobin Wells July 6.
Defense Artillery Brigade. “Thanks to their
hard work and determination, we are ready
to accomplish any mission assigned.”
Btry. D has been receiving brand-new
equipment since May and simultaneously
preparing for the SICO.
“Preparations started eight weeks ago
with the quarterly maintenance period we
conducted to make sure the equipment received was within basic working order,” said
Spc. Jason Seymour, THAAD system maintainer, Btry. D, 2nd ADA Regt., THAAD,
11th ADA Bde. “We put a lot of emphasis
on preparing for this SICO because it is our
first field operation since we returned, and it
really paid off during the operations.”
Representatives from Lockheed-Martin,
Raytheon and the Missile Defense Agency
were on hand and assisted the Dragons during the integration operation.
Now with the SICO successfully completed, the Dragons turn their sights towards
upcoming training in September to prepare
for a global response force mission.
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12A • August 18, 2016 • FORT BLISS BUGLE
California, Maryland Guardsmen deploy to GTMO
By Adam Holguin
Mobilization and Deployment, DPTMS Public Affairs
The 330th Military Police Company, a
California Army National Guard company
based out of Ontario, California, and the
29th Military Police Company Forward,
Maryland Army National Guard from Westminster, Maryland, departed the Silas L. Copeland Arrival/Departure Airfield Control
Group for a nine-month mission in support
of Operation Enduring Freedom at Guantanamo Naval Base, Cuba, Aug. 8.
The 330th MP Co. will provide military
police operations, while the 29th MP Co.
will provide quick response forces for exter-
nal security.
“This mission is really important … everyone has put in so much effort in defeating
all these terrorists and this is the last step,
bringing them to justice,” said Capt. Christopher Price, commander, 330th MP Co.
Completing the mission to standard and
bringing home everyone safely is the top
priority for both companies, but the leadership also supports their Soldiers in advancing their careers and education during this
deployment.
“Soldier care and welfare is of paramount importance to us,” said 1st Sgt. Lorenzo Dominguez, first sergeant, 330th MP
Co. “We want to make sure that everyone
is taking advantage of the educational programs available to them. Whether it’s Warrior Leaders Course, structured self-development courses, enrolling in college or a
university online, we encourage that career
enhancement.”
“My goal for these guys is just to develop
them as professionals as efficiently as we
possibly can,” said 1st Lt. Scott Conner, detachment commander, 29th Military Police
Company Forward. “I want them to look at
this period as a time where they can develop
professionally and hopefully bring back a lot
of skills to the company.”
The California and Maryland companies
completed training at McGregor Range,
New Mexico, with 5th Armor Brigade and
the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security in advance of this mission.
“The training here was really great, really professional … We did a lot of scenario
based training that built cohesion in our
company, the collective exercises were really good, effective,” Price said. “I think we
were a great company when we got here, but
now I think we are an even better company
as we leave.”
See GUARDSMEN Page 13A
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Photos by Adam Holguin /Mobilization and Deployment, DPTMS Public Affairs
Soldiers assigned to the 330th Military Police Company and the 29th Military Police Company Forward take a final walk stateside from the Silas L. Copeland Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group
to the aircraft that will transport them to Guantanamo Naval Base, Cuba, on a military police operations mission, Aug. 8.
GUARDSMEN Continued from Page 12A
The training was key in getting some of
the young Soldiers up to speed and comfortable with what will be expected of them for
the next nine months.
“We have several Soldiers who have never
deployed before, so for them this is an amazing opportunity to do what they joined the
Army to do,” Dominguez said. “There is a
lot of camaraderie, excitement that’s been
developed through the training and the misery spent in the Texas heat. It’s been challenging, it’s been tough and we are ready.”
With morale high in both companies, most
Soldiers were excited to start the mission,
many spent their last moments stateside talking with friends and family at home. The
command teams were grateful for the continued support the Soldiers have received from
the Golden and Old Line states.
“To the families, first of all thank you.
Your sons and daughters are going forward
to do an incredibly important mission that
I know they are going to succeed very well
at,” Conner said. “They will do an absolutely fantastic job, I can tell you that already.
And we are honored to have every last one
of them.”
“We all trust each other, we all have loyalty to each other, and we are very close …
We are all just ready to go,” Conner said.
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Capt. Christopher John Price, left, commander,
330th Military Police Company and 1st Sgt. Lorenzo Dominguez, first sergeant, 330th MP Co.,
stand in front of the American flag that hangs in
the Silas L. Copeland Arrival/Departure Airfield
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Photos by Gil Telles / Installation Public Affairs
Receiving the “Order of St. Michael,” Chief Warrant Officer 4 Eric Ray, left, salutes Lt. Col. Ryan McAfee.
The Order of St. Michael is presented to Army aviators whose subordinates, peers and superiors have
contributed significantly to the promotion and advancement of Army aviation during their military career. They must have demonstrated the highest standards of integrity and moral character, as well as
having displayed an outstanding degree of professional competence and distinguished service within
the community of United States Army Aviation. Col. Adam Hinsdale also was recognized with this accolade.
Completing his last official flight in an RC-12X Guardrail aircraft, Col. Adam Hinsdale receives a customary champagne welcome from his staff at the airfield tarmac on Biggs Army Airfield, Aug. 4.
Army aviators celebrate last hurrah after flight
By Gil Telles
Installation Public Affairs
BIGGS ARMY AIRFIELD, Texas – In the cockpit of an
Army RC-12X Guardrail aircraft, two Army aviators prepared for their last hoorah aboard this unique Army aviation
asset. Col. Adam Hinsdale, commander, and Chief Warrant
Officer 4 Eric Ray, standardizations officer, both assigned to
116th Military Intelligence Brigade, parent unit to the 204th
Military Intelligence Battalion here, are retiring.
They began their last flight by conducting the familiar routine of a preflight check prior to departing Biggs Army Air-
field, Texas, for their last military flight, Aug. 4.
Hinsdale’s career spanned more than three decades, and
Ray’s more than 26 years. Their careers included experience
in multiple rotary and fixed wing aircraft.
“Typically the last flight is kind of a big deal in the Army.
The water cannons, the Order of St. Michael, (was) a little
bit unexpected. They kept it well hidden from us, but usually
they do something like this as a good send off,” Ray said.
A water cannon salute from Fort Bliss Fire Department
firetrucks awaited their arrival as they taxied onto the tarmac.
Also, they received a champagne soaking by staff members
upon exiting the bird. The two aviators received the honor of
being inducted into the Order of St. Michael for being outstanding Army aviators.
Hinsdale and Ray commented on what they will miss the
most.
“The camaraderie and Soldiers,” Ray said.
“Soldiers, most definitely Soldiers,” Hinsdale said.
Their Soldiers replied in kind with many well wishes, congratulations and a final farewell salute.
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