Sep 2013 - 416th Encom Association

416TH ENCOM ASSOCIATION
“past and present serving together for the future”
Volume 13, Number 2 – Fall, 2013
President’s Comments . . .
IS TIME AGAIN to meet the two challenges I presented to the
IT
membership two years ago: Attend Association functions and
increase membership.
The annual meeting is coming up 1-3 November. It is a special
meeting because of the Operation Iraqi Freedom Reunion. I hope to
see each of you to celebrate this event. We will also be electing a new
board. I look forward to presenting the person of the year, someone
who has made great contribution to our association
The biannual membership drive is underway now. If you are a
life member, thank you for your membership and commitment to the
purpose of the association. If you are a bi-annual member, thanks for
the past support and I ask you to again renew your membership,
President COL (R) Dewayne Nelson
hopefully to a life membership. For everyone, the “bring a buddy”
program is still in place. If you know someone who is not a member, get them to join.
I EXTEND A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE BOARD FOR THEIR SUPPORT NOT ONLY TO THE
ASSOCIATION BUT TO ME DURING THE PAST TWO YEARS. We end the period a stronger
organization.
Congress and, at times, the Pentagon are working against our purpose. Watch what they
are doing and let your legislators know what you think of issues like a hollow force, increased
medical cost, and spending on issues not directed by the constitution.
In the spring newsletter, and also in this newsletter, United States Automobile Association,
(USAA) has provided support to the ENCOM Association with a paid ad in each publication. Their
financial support is greatly appreciated. If you are not a member, I ask that you consider becoming one. I have been a member since 1978 and strongly endorse them.
USAA membership is a privilege earned by those in uniform — and it's a privilege that can
be handed down to your children. Membership is open to, active, retired and honorably separated
officers and enlisted personnel of the U.S. military.

Officer candidates in commissioning programs (Academy, ROTC, OCS/OTS).

Adult children of USAA members who have or had a USAA auto or property insurance policy.

Widows, widowers and former spouses of USAA members who have or had a USAA auto or
property insurance policy while married.
In addition, certain products, including all investments products, all insurance, all banking
products — checking, savings, CDs and credit cards — and all shopping and Services Discounts
are available to members.
PRESIDENT COL (R) DEWAYNE NELSON
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INTRODUCTION OF
OUR NEW PRESIDENT
COL (R) JOHN GESSNER
 Retired from active duty in 2010 after
Homeland Security Customs and
Border Protection.
 Served in the 416th from 1995-2006.
 Wartime Service: 2002-2003 Opera-
32 years of service.
tions Enduring and Iraqi Freedom,
serving as the Bagram Afghanistan
Base Engineer, G-7 Engineer Design
Team Chief and Deputy G-7 for
Operations.
 Last positions in the 416th were as
DCofS G-3 (Operations) and G-7
(Engineer) concurrently.
 Last position on active duty as Military
Deputy to the Engineering Construction
and Support Office in support of the
Corps mission to the Department of
Awards include the Silver DeFleury
Medal, Legion of Merit and
2 Bronze Stars.
416th ENCOM Treasurer’s Report
416th BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Submitted by COL (R) William Hawes
OFFICERS
President ........................................ COL (R) DeWAYNE NELSON
President (Elect) ............................. COL (R) JOHN GESSNER
Vice President (Membership) .......... LTC (R) THOMAS RYTERSKE
Vice President (Pgms & Activ) ......... LTC (R) LAWRENCE CZEPIEL
Secretary ........................................ BG (R) JACK KOTTER.
Treasurer ........................................ COL (R) WILLIAM HAWES
Past President ................................ MG (R) ROBERT HEINE
Treasurer’s Report, August 7, 2013
Opening Balance January 1, 2013 ................ $7,013.82
Activities:
January 01, 2013-August 7, 2013
Expenses
NCO and Soldier of the Year Awards
(2 each @ $200) .............................. $ 400.00
deFleury Medals ............................................ $ 100.00
Deposit on OIF Reunion ................................ $1,000.00
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Total Expenses............................................... $1,500.00
DIRECTORS At-Large
CSM (R) WILLIAM LAKE
COL (R) FRAN STROUSE
SGM (R) DAN LOPOTOWSKI
Website: http://encomassociation.info/board.asp
Income
Membership
Bi-Annual......................................... $ 50.00
Life .................................................. $ 300.00
OIF Reunion
Ticket Sales...................................... $ 100.00
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Volume 13 Number 2 — Fall, 2013
Donations ........................................ $ 820.00
Ads in program ................................ $ 520.00
USAA ad in Newsletter .................................. $ 75.00
Net profit from
2012 Annual Meeting ..................... $ 370.30
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Total Income ................................................. $2,235.30
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Closing Balance August 7, 2013..................... $7,749.12
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News: Chicago
White Sox honors Soldier's service
416th Theater Engineer Command
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Darrin McDufford
CHICAGO - The sky was blue and sprinkled with billowy white clouds as a screaming
cheerful crowd reacted to the action flowing on the field. But baseball wasn’t the only thing
drawing eyes and cheers to this crowd of nearly 25,000 baseball lovers.
The Chicago White Sox honored Army Lt. Col. William Holstine of the 416th Theater Engineer Command as the Hero of the Game. The 29-year veteran served from 2002-2004
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lt. Col. William Holstine and his wife attend
the Chicago White Sox Game August 10
where he was recognized as the team's
"Hero of the Game."
He began his career in 1984 as a private and supply specialist. Two years later he entered
the Army Reserve with the 863rd Engineer Battalion. A few years more he found his calling
and contracted as a cadet in the Army Reserve Officers Training Corp. and soon became a
second lieutenant.
Holstine earned a master’s degree in business administration and went to build a career as
a financial advisor who managed more than $150 million in assets. He also provided financial planning to individuals and small business.
His career progressed and wanting to serve the Army more he became an Active Guard Reserve Soldier and began building a career in operations. After his overseas deployment to Southwest Asia he returned and served as an assistant professor of military science from 2006-2007 at
Wheaton College in Wheaton, Ill.
All this determination and success doesn’t prevent the unsuspected occurrence of a major health issue.
“In February 2013, I was diagnosed with stomach cancer while stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C.,” said Holstine. “The Army then transferred me to the
416th Theater Engineer Command in Darien, Ill., while I undertake treatment at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.”
His daughter's softball team, the Aurora Area Girls Softball Association, learned of his medical condition and decided to recognize him during the
"All-Star" game over the summer. They introduced him to the crowd, brought him onto the field and as a gift provided me 5 tickets to the Chicago
White Sox game which were donated by the Chicago White Sox.
“Kailie came to us and addressed that her dad’s illness had escalated from stage 3 to stage 4,” said Coach Jose Rios. “Her teammates wanted to
show support for her father so we did at the all-star game in July. This prompted the idea for him to be honored with the Sox.”
Carolyn Gerard, Holstine’s sister-in-law, started the process by contacting the Chicago White Sox to have him honored at a game.
“Bill is wonderful father and husband. He’s served his country. I’ve seen him at his lowest lows. This was a way to help him get through his illness
by showing him he has support,” said Gerard.
She put forth effort to save her brother-in-law because he’s always given so much. “His cancer wasn’t going away and I have done a lot of reading
and I’ve got him on some holistic treatment with alkaline diet and raw foods. He’s doing better and he’s feeling better. The support of people have
made him feel uplifted,” said Gerard.
He is not cancer free and is still battling stage IV stomach cancer. In July he began a combination of medical treatments such as chemotherapy
and alternative treatments such as a high alkaline diet, acupuncture, massage, chiropractor care and medical staff retests quarterly to determine
his progress.
What’s this mean to Holstine to have so many people stress how much they care to see him honored in front of thousands?
Holstine responds, “At first I was a little hesitant, but I thought about the big picture and it’s really not about me, but more about recognizing all of
our men and women who have served and continue to serve in our Armed Forces protecting our great nation. I guess I’m just the lucky one who
gets to be here today to represent all of those true heroes…it’s very humbling.”
“My family and I are having a great time, I feel so blessed. I want to express my sincere thanks to the Chicago White Sox and to all my family and
friends who are here today celebrating this time with me and my family."
Holstine’s 14-year old daughter, Kaelie, responded about her father’s newfound fame, “It’s so cool that my dad was picked to do this. This is a
great experience for me and for my entire family. I think it’s amazing how much love, help, and support we have received by so many people since
my dad was diagnosed with cancer. I feel like most people take this as a burden or tragedy, but I like to look on the brighter side of things. I take
this as an eye opener. Also, I love that my dad is home more often. I’m so proud of my dad as he has been so strong for all of us, he is definitely
my hero.”
Read more: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/113129/chicago-white-sox-honors-soldiers-service#.UipCslwo7bh#ixzz2e9IS2uST
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A WILL TO THE WISE
W
E ARE ALL AWARE that as each day
passes we get that much closer to meeting the grim reaper. Even though that is a
foreseeability, we still don’t know when,
where, or under what circumstances. But we
can plan; especially to make it easier on our
family and other loved ones.
distribution of your assets. Especially if you
have minor children, you should have at least
a will so that guardians of the persons and
trustees for assets are named to take care of
your minor children and their assets upon
your death.
If you have substantial or unusual assets –
such as inherited wealth, or a family businessand in cases of a second marriage, particularly
where there are children from the previous
marriage or from the second marriage, make
your financial plans to take care of what you
want done in your absence. Avoid family disagreements after your death while you can do
so now.
One such way to discuss with your attorney an estate plan that will transfer you assets
(property) at death to your family, loved ones,
or significant others with the least problem.
Surely there are people in our lives whom we
love and would want to provide for were we
to die tomorrow. Conversely, there are others
whom we dislike and would prefer to keep as
far as possible from our assets. A will is esA will puts you in charge of your financial
sential to insure our preferences at time of
death and to make such choices legally bind- estate at your death and thereafter. If you
ing when we are no longer around to make leave it up to State law to decide the distribution, it may not be what you would have choour wishes known.
sen. Do you want your 18 year old child to
A will indicates who gets our property and have your fortune at age 18 or after he/she
when; it names an executor to handle and graduates college? What do you think that
manage our estate, pay our debts, taxes, and child of yours will do with the assets of the
administrative expenses (if any) and distrib- estate at age 18? Is it a car or an education
utes our estate in the manner indicated in the that gets paid? You decide.
will. You can also provide for a guardianship
Even though there are will kits available to
for minors, and trust provisions for distribution to those minors or other adult individuals help prepare such a document, I would not adand specify the circumstances and date for vise their use. See and talk with your attorney
who has much more legal experience and
distribution.
knowledge than you or some legal kit. Don’t
Who needs a will? Everyone should have fall for the old saying that “(H)e who repreat least a simple will no matter what your situ- sents himself has a fool for a lawyer”. Don’t
ation. It is a document you need to discuss be that fool. Do it right the first time.
with your local attorney and determine the
(Article submitted by LTC (R) LAWRENCE CZEPIEL)
best way to express your preferences for the
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U.S. Army Reserve Command
News: Army Reserve soldier trains to teach and lead
Sgt. Carina Garcia
F
ORT McCOY, Wis. - Army Reserve Spc. Mitchell Fromm, represents the 428th Engineer Company, Wausau,
Wis., at the 2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior competition at Fort McCoy, Wis.
“I chose to compete to test my skills and knowledge as a soldier,”
Fromm said. “This competition represents the quality of soldier I
strive to be and represents my pride in my unit.”
As a combat engineer, he volunteers for every training opportunity
his unit has to offer, to include the Reserve Foreign Exchange Program. Fromm said he joined the military because he wanted to do
everything, so he seeks out every class possible and accepts every
opportunity forwarded to him.
“I want to learn and pass everything I can to everyone else, so as
long as I keep advancing and doing new things I will stick it out
for the long haul and make the Army a career,” Fromm said.
A native of Marathon City, Wis., and a firefighter with the Stevens
Point Fire Department, Fromm is dedicated to working with the
community. He has participated in numerous community outreach
events, and spent one month in New York City during the Hurricane Sandy relief, which he contributes as being a huge turning
point in his life. He was assigned to a key leadership role which
helped him as an Army Reserve leader. Fromm also spent a week
in New Orleans for the Hurricane Katrina relief and a summer
working with handicapped children at the Wisconsin Lions Camp.
“I’m young and able bodied, so as long as I can share that I feel I
have a responsibility to other people, and that is what definitely
keeps me in the Army and fire department,” Fromm said with determination. “I have a responsibility to everyone else and I feel
very strongly about that.”
Pursuing a bachelors with a double major in communications and
health promotions, Fromm would like to be a group fitness trainer
for any type of civil service job whether it be Army, police or firefighters.
U.S. Army Spc. Mitchell Fromm, assigned to the
428th Engineer Company, runs toward the finish
line of the 10 kilometer road march during the
2013 Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition at
Fort McCoy, Wis., June 26, 2013. (Photo by U.S.
Army Reserve Sgt. Carina Garcia/Released)
“Those are the guys that need to be fit because they get that split second where it really counts and need to call on themselves and I would like to train them to that point both in the nutritional and physical aspects,” Fromm said. He also feels
that the full body wellness comes from many components.
Seeking out training of all aspects can go hand-in-hand to provide a different outlook and perspective on how to lead
and teach soldiers and coworkers in both the Army Reserve and civilian jobs.
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416th TEC and 88th RSC Announce Top NCO
and Soldier at Regional Best Warrior
By Sgt. 1st Class Marisol Hernandez, 416th TEC PAO
FORT MCCOY, Wis.-- As most made plans for their summer vacation to visit family or maybe the tropical islands, if they’re lucky, three U.S. Army
Reserve Soldiers had a paid vacation to Fort McCoy, Wis. to compete for title of Best Warrior at the Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition. The
416th Theater Engineer Command and the 88th Regional Support Command combined forces to host the 2013 regional BWC, April 28-May 2.
Eleven Soldiers representing down-trace units from the two commands endured the week-long competition, consisting of 15 events that measured
not only their physical stamina but their mental toughness as well. — The 2012 416th TEC’s Noncommissioned Officer of the year, Cpl. Lance
Clifford, an intelligence analyst from the 301st Maneuver Enchantment Brigade, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, returned to defend his
title and came out on top, once again. — "[I’m] definitely doing better than I did last year in a good majority of the events,” said Clifford. “I just feel
like I'm more physically fit. I'm stronger. I've been rucking to get ready for this and overall I just feel better about my performance this year than last
year."—Spc. Mitchell Fromm, a combat engineer with the 428th Engineer Company out of Wausau, Wis., took the title of Soldier of the Year for the
416th TEC while Staff Sgt. Israel Guerrero, a Warrior Leader Course instructor from the Noncommissioned Officer Academy in Camp Parks, Calif.,
took the title of NCO of the year for the 88th RSC.
The motivation behind competitors competing in this event was ultimately come out on top, but many competed for other reasons as well.—“I
want to display the total Soldier concept and put the years of training and experience I have obtained to the test,” stated Guerrero. “The standardbased competition has warrior tasks and battle drills that are crucial to the survival of Soldiers on the battlefield, and this competition will test me in
these areas.”— "I just enjoy the camaraderie that we get through this competition," said Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Ertl, a human resources specialist
from the 88th RSC. "You can't get that anywhere else.”
With events like Combatives, ruck march, appearance board and the infamous mystery events, Soldiers competing for Best Warrior have to be
well-rounded in all Soldiering skills.—"I've learned it doesn't matter how hard you train, sometimes you run into someone training harder," said
Staff Sgt. Cristobal Santana, a Warrior Leader Course instructor with the Staff Sgt. Todd R. Cornell NCO Academy in Fort McCoy. —"So as I'm
doing things, and getting better at things, I always keep that in the back of my mind -- that someone out there is training just a little bit harder than I
am," added Santana."It kind of keeps me always moving forward."
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Serving the Total Force and the Nation
LTG Jeffrey W. Talley, Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General, US Army Reserve Command
AR SITREP (Excerpts from LTG Talley's Army Reserve update as of 15 July 2013)
Examples of Army Reserve capabilities currently supporting
OCOMs and ASCCs (Excerpts related to 416th )
T
HE 416th TEC successfully completed the
Beyond the Horizons (BTH-PAN); a multicompo, joint, interagency exercise. The BTH
Panama Task Force completed 6 engineer projects
across western Panama which included 2 clinics, a
school and multiple upgrades to two FOB's.
PAD. The 416 TEC engineer team conducted assessments and site surveys for eleven separate sites and
provided comprehensive written products to CENTCOM.
The BTH Panama Task Force also conducted a
MEDRETE mission in Panama which provided medical treatment for a total of 13,640 patients; 5179 patients were treated in Veraguas from 13-27 April /
497 patients were treated in Santiago from 28 Apr-11
May / 2907 patients were treated in the Darien
MEDRETE from 11-25 May and 5057 patients were
treated in the Panama East MEDRETE.
In addition, the 207th PAD established a CPIC as
well as conducted multiple media engagement events
including press conferences, media escorts, training
event coverage and distribution of PA products.
ARCENT/CENTCOM:
A note back from the SOCCENT PAO indicated
that the 207th PAD was the best PA unit to participate in the exercise since its inception in 2010. The
207th PAD produced a short documentary that is
currently running on the Pentagon Channel.
The final personnel from the BTH TF trail party
departed Panama on 9 July and have assimilated
back into their respective Army Reserve formations.
The BTH Panama Task Force equipment shipped
from the Panama port on 10 July and is expected to
arrive back in CONUS at the end of August.
The 416th TEC sent two Soldiers to Shaw AFB
from 8-12 July to conduct OPLAN reviews. Both
Soldiers completed getting "read on" to the four required caveats at Fort Sheridan, IL on 26 June and
are currently in the process of reviewing the identified OPLANS.
The 416th TEC participated in the initial SOUTHCOM Regionally Aligned Forces (RAF) Community
of Interest (COI) SVTC on Tuesday 9 Jul 13. The
discussion was focused on SOUTHCOM units of
interest (assigned, allocated and service retainedCOCOM aligned) as well as mission opportunities
for FY15.
ARNORTH/NORTHCOM:
MG David J. Conboy, Cdr, 416th TEC conducted a
key leader engagement from 28-30 June in San Antonio, TX. MG Conboy had an office call with the
incoming ARNORTH Commanding General, MG
Wiggins as well as the engineer staffs of both ARNORTH and ARSOUTH. The 416 TEC is currently
developing plans to support ARSOUTH with a DCP
(-) as an Engineer command and control element for
the Ardent Sentry exercise in FY14.
The key takeaway for SOUTHCOM and ARSOUTH was the need to conduct mission analysis,
planning and budgeting far enough in advance so
that they can fully utilize ARNG and USAR assets.
The 416th TEC had two teams supporting the Eager Lion exercise in Amman, Jordan from 4-24 June,
an engineer team of seven Soldiers and the 207th
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(Article submitted by
COL (R) WILLIAM HAWES)
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RESUME OF SERVICE CAREER
of
EUGENE JOSEPH LEBOEUF, Colonel, Engineer (USAR),
YEARS OF COMMISSIONED SERVICE Over 27 years
TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE Over 27 years
PRESENT ASSIGNMENT COS, 416th TEC.
CURRENT OCCUPATION Associate Department Chair and Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
MILITARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED
United States Army Airborne School
United States Army Air Assault School
United States Army Ranger School
United States Army Engineer Officer Basic Course
United States Army Engineer Officer Advanced Course
United States Army Combined Arms and Services Staff School
United States Army Command and General Staff Officer Course
United States Navy Contingency Engineering Course
United States Joint Forces Staff College Advanced Joint Professional Military Education Course
United States Army War College
EDUCATIONAL DEGREES
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology – B.S. Degree – Civil Engineering
Northwestern University – M.S. Degree – Industrial Engineering and Management Science
Stanford University – M.S. Degree – Civil Engineering
The University of Michigan – Ph.D. Degree – Environmental Engineering
United States Army War College – M.S. Degree – Strategic Studies
EUGENE JOSEPH LEBOEUF,
COLONEL, ENGINEER (USAR)
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Registered Professional Engineer: Tennessee and Missouri, since 1992.
MAJOR DUTY ASSIGNMENTS
FROM
TO
Active Duty
MAY 1985
AUG 1985
SEP 1985
AUG 1986
SEP 1986
FEB 1987
MAR 1987
MAY 1987
MAY 1987
NOV 1987
NOV 1987
APR 1988
APR 1988
AUG 1990
AUG 1990
DEC 1990
JAN 1991
MAY 1991
MAY 1991
JAN 1992
JAN 1992
SEP 1992
Gold Bar Recruiter, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, Indiana
U.S. Army Technological Enrichment Program Fellow, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
Student, Engineer Officer Basic Course, Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Assistant Battalion S4, 2d Engineer Battalion (Combat), 2d Infantry Division, Korea
Platoon Leader, Company B, 2d Engineer Battalion (Combat), 2d Infantry Division, Korea
Executive Officer, Company B, 2d Engineer Battalion (Combat), 2d
Infantry Division, Korea
Deputy Area Commander, U.S. Army Engineer District, Nashville, Tennessee, with duty in Pineville, Kentucky
Student, Engineer Officer Advanced Course, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
Battalion Maintenance Officer, 12th Engineer Battalion, 3d Armored Division, Southwest Asia (Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait)
Assistant Battalion S3, 554th Engineer Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
Instructor and Doctrine Writer, U.S. Army Engineer School, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
USAR – Not on Active Duty
OCT 1992
JUL 1995
Individual Ready Reserve
AUG 1995
AUG 2000
Instructor (IMA), Department of Systems Engineering, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York
JUL 1996
AUG 2000
MACOM Personnel Staff Officer (IMA), U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York
SEP 2000
JUN 2007
Engineering Plans and Logistics Officer (DIMA), Headquarters, U.S. Pacific Command, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii
(Student, U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officer Course, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, JUN 2004; Student, Joint
Forces Staff College Advanced Joint Professional Military Education Course, SEP 2006)
JUN 2007
APR 2008
Assistant Division Commander (DIMA), Pacific Ocean Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Shafter, Hawaii
APR 2008
MAY 2010
MAY 2010
FEB 2012
Battalion Commander (TPU), 1st BN, 100th RGT (EN), 1st BDE (EN), 102nd DIV (MS), Knoxville, Tennessee
(Student, U.S. Army War College JUN 2008 to JUL 2010)
Military Chief, Emergency Operations Center (DIMA), Pacific Ocean Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Shafter, Hawaii
FEB 2012
JUL 2013
AUG 13
Present
ASSIGNMENT
Commander (TPU), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contingency
Response Unit, 416th Theater Engineer Command, Washington, DC
COS, 416th TEC.
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PROMOTIONS
DATES OF APPOINTMENT
Rank
2LT
1LT
CPT
CPT
MAJ
LTC
COL
Component
AUS
AUS
AUS
USAR
USAR
USAR
USAR
Date
25 MAY 1985
22 NOV 1986
01 DEC 1989
30 SEP 1992
01 NOV 1997
31 OCT 2004
01 MAY 2010
U.S. DECORATIONS AND BADGES
Bronze Star Medal
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
Southwest Asia Service Medal (with 2 Bronze Service Stars)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Government of Kuwait)
Valorous Unit Commendation
Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation (with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster)
Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge
Ranger Tab
SOURCE OF COMMISION ROTC (DMG) (May 1985)
ADDENDUM A TO RESUME OF SERVICE CAREER
EUGENE JOSEPH LEBOEUF, Colonel, Engineer (USAR)
CURRENT OCCUPATION Associate Department Chair and Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Civil and
Environmental Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
NATURE, SCOPE, AND EXTENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
As Associate Chair, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has responsibility for assisting in the management and leadership of the
department, including 21 faculty, 5 staff, 120 undergraduates, 40 graduate students, and annual operating and research budget of over $7 million. As Director of Undergraduate Studies, responsible for oversight of undergraduate studies in civil engineering, including curriculum development, instructional laboratories and equipment, implementation of new initiatives, and graduate teaching assistant staffing. Serves as acting
chair in the chair’s absence.
As Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has responsibility for teaching and conducting research in environmental engineering and water resources engineering at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Responsible for procuring external funding to support
doctoral students in research and education. Provides service to the engineering profession, university, and civic communities.
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Brigadier General DAVID LYNN WEEKS (USAR)
Deputy Commander (TPU)
416th Theater Engineer Command
Darien, Illinois 60561
since May 2013
SOURCE AND YEARS OF COMMISSIONED SERVICE
DIRECT, Over 30
CURRENT OCCUPATION
Command Executive Officer/GS14, 412th Theater Engineer
Command, Vicksburg, Mississippi
MILITARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED
Infantry Officer Basic Course
Engineer Officer Advanced Course
Combined Arms and Services Staff School
United States Army Command and General Staff College
United States Army War College
Advanced Joint Professional Military Education
EDUCATIONAL DEGREES
Louisiana Tech University - BS Degree - Accounting
United States Army War College - MSS Degree - Strategic Studies
Brigadier General DAVID LYNN WEEKS (USAR)
Deputy Commander (TPU)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
None recorded
PROMOTIONS
Rank
2LT
1LT
CPT
MAJ
LTC
COL
BG
DATES OF APPOINTMENT
Component
Date
USAR
04
Jun
USAR
03
Jun
USAR
15
Aug
USAR
15
Dec
USAR
25
Mar
USAR
31
Mar
USAR
10
Nov
83
86
88
92
99
04
09
MAJOR DUTY ASSIGNMENTS
FROM
TO
ASSIGNMENT
USAR - Not on Active Duty
Jun 83
May 85
Maintenance Officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 412th
Engineer Command, Vicksburg, Mississippi
Sep 87 Real Estate Officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 412th
Engineer Command, Vicksburg, Mississippi
Aug 88 Aide-de-Camp, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 412th
Engineer Command, Vicksburg, Mississippi
May 85
Sep 87
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Management Analyst, Assistant Chief of Staff, Comptroller, 412th Engineer Command, Vicksburg, Mississippi
Commandant, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 412th Engineer Command, Vicksburg, Mississippi
Plans Officer (Command Group), 412th Engineer Command, Vicksburg, Mississippi
S3, 467th Engineer Battalion (Corps) (Wheeled), Memphis, Tennessee
Assistant Plans Officer, Assistant Chief of Staff, G3, 412th Engineer Command, Vicksburg, Mississippi
Engineer Intelligence Officer, Assistant Chief of Staff, G2, 412th Engineer Command, Vicksburg, Mississippi
Commander, 3d Battalion 349th Regiment (Logistics Support Battalion), 3d Brigade, 87th Div. (Training Support),
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Deputy Chief of Staff, 412th Engineer Command, Vicksburg, Mississippi
Commander, 2d Simulation Exercise Group, 1st Brigade, 87th Division (Training Support), Birmingham, Alabama
USAR- On Active Duty
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Commander, 2d Simulation Exercise Group, 1st Brigade, 87th Division (Training Support), Birmingham, Alabama
Assistant Division Commander (Forward), 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized)/Deputy Commanding General (South),
First United States Army, Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Deputy Commander, 411th Engineer Brigade, Balad, Iraq
USAR - Not on Active Duty
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Deputy Commander, 411th Engineer Brigade, New Windsor, New York
Assistant Division Commander-Support, 108th Training Command (Initial Entry Training), Charlotte, North Carolina
Commander, 411th Engineer Brigade, New Windsor, New York
USAR- On Active Duty
Mar 12
Apr
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Commander, 411th Engineer Brigade, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
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USAR-Not on Active Duty
May 13
Present
SUMMARY OF JOINT EXPERIENCE
DATE
None
RANK
Deputy Commander, 416th Theater Engineer Command, Darien, Illinois
ASSIGNMENT
US DECORATIONS AND BADGES
Legion of Merit (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Commendation Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster)
Army Achievement Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster)
Combat Action Badge
As of 06 August 2013
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ENCOM Association Members gather
at the Naval Academy & Annapolis
. . . Save the Date: June 20-21, 2014
M
EMBERS of the 416th ENCOM Association will hold their
annual northeast reunion next year on Friday and Saturday,
June 20-21 at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. The
event will begin on Friday evening with an informal reception at the
Loews Hotel’s off the Annapolis harbor where we will socialize and
renew old friendships. Saturday morning our golfers will play a round
at the challenging U. S. Naval Academy’s Golf Course while others
toured the Armel-Leftwich Visitors
Center and U. S. Naval Academy’s Museum. The museum’s artifacts are displayed in galleries located on two floors in Preble
Hall. The first floor is devoted to the exhibit entitled ”Leadership
and Service: The History of the United States Navy and the Naval
Academy.” The famous Rogers Collection of antique ship models
is the focus of the second
floor exhibit.
After lunch we will take a walking tour with our very knowledgeable guide to tell the story of the U. S. Naval Academy. The
tour will highlight life at the U.S. Naval Academy past and present. Tour includes Lejeune Hall, Bancroft Hall, Tecumseh
Court, Herndon Monument, Main Chapel and Crypt of John
Paul Jones, Revolutionary War hero.
Saturday evening we gather for a reception and dinner at
the Naval Academy Club. The Naval Academy Club is located on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy and
combines military history and prestige with fine dining and
customer service. Our guest and speaker for the occasion
will be from the
Speakers Bureau,
a team of topic experts who are currently either staff or faculty at the Naval Academy who speak on topics of interest.
Like our West Point Reunion, this may be one of the very
best northeast reunions. This truly will be a very special
weekend which you do not want to miss.
2015 Northeast Reunion:
Fort Belvoir & the National Museum of the U. S. Army
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
October 2013 – September 2014
I hereby apply for membership in the 416 ENCOM Association
 Two Year Membership ($10.00)
 Lifetime Membership ($100.00 one time fee)
 Associate Membership ($5.00)
Signature_____________________________________________ Date______________
Please make checks payable to 416 ENCOM Association and mail to:
Thomas P. Ryterske
5N135 Hanson Road
Lily Lake, IL 60175-8102
Member Information
(please fill this in so I can validate your member records)
Name (Last, First, M. Initial) ___________________________________________________
Rank: _____________________________________________________________________
Spouse’s Name______________________________________________________________
Mailing Address_____________________________________________________________
City _____________________________________State _________Zip_________________
Home Phone_______________________________________________________________
Work Phone________________________________________________________________
E-mail address______________________________________________________________
Last Unit Served_____________________________________________________________
NOTE to Life Members: Please send me an update on your contact information by E-mail to:
[email protected] or to my mailing address: 5N135 HANSON RD., LILY LAKE IL 60175-8102. Thank You.
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TriCare Seminar Held at Darien, IL 24 Aug 2013
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TriCare Seminar Held at Darien, IL 24 Aug 2013
A record turn out of 75 participants were on hand to participate in the Seminar
Hosted by BG (R) Jack Kotter in anticipation of the upcoming Changes in the
Health Care due to the Affordable Care Act that that will implemented by 01Jan
2014. COL (R) Homer DeWayne Nelson presented the various speakers and
made presentations to each of the speakers.
Eldest Veteran
in the crowd
Sees the light!
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416th ENCOM Association Hosts
“Operation Iraqi Freedom 10 - Yr. Reunion”
& “Association Annual Meeting”
01 November — 03 November 2013
Friday 01 Nov
No-Host Social 1800-2100 Fireside area near the Hyatt Lodge bar lounge
Casual attire, cash bar
The Hyatt Lodge at McDonalds’ Campus, 2815 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Saturday 02 Nov
Dinner with Cash Bar - Reception 1800-1900, Dinner 1900-2400, RM 134 & 136
Business Casual (Sport Coat & Tie), Cost: $50.00 per person
Dinner held in McDonalds’ Hamburger University located next door to the Lodge
Menu
Prairie Dinner Buffet: Midwest Prairie based cuisine with a variety of relishes,
Vegetables, fruits and dairy surrounding Wood Roasted Natural Chicken with Seasonal
Mushrooms and Planked Seasonal Midwest Fish with Toasted Almonds
Sunday 03 Nov
Breakfast on your own at the Lodge 0800-0930
Hotel Accommodations at the Hyatt Lodge:
Single/Double Room $119 per night plus tax
Individuals to make reservations and pay direct — reference “416th ENCOM Reunion”
Reservation Cut Off: 10/4/13 Call Central Reservations at 1-888-421-1442
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RSVP NLT 07 Oct 13
I plan on attending:
Friday No-Host Social
Saturday Dinner
Sunday Breakfast
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Name________________________________________ Guest __________________________
Address ______________________________________________
E-mail address ____________________________________________________
Unique dietary requirements __________________________________________
Amount Enclosed _____________ ($50.00 per person)
Make checks payable to: 416th ENCOM Association
Return to: COL (R) Lawrence J Slavicek, 3136 Raymond Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513
[email protected] 1-708-341-3619
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Volume 13 — Number 2 — Fall, 2013
416th Engineer Command
10S100 South Frontage Road
Darien, IL 60561-1780
Leon Ardelean……………Publisher
[email protected]
www.encomassociation.info