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Three Fury Team, as I reflect on the past two months since our last newsletter, I am humbled by the hard work, professionalism and dedication of our Cav Troopers and Families. Thank you for what you do
3FURY6/3FURY9 Havoc and Apocalypse Troops Blackjack and Chainsaw Troops Demon Troop/Chaplain Calander
4-73rd Cavalry Squadron Bldg C-1536 Waal Road Fort Bragg, NC 28310 SQN Staff Duty Phone: 910-543-7009
Three Fury Team, as I reflect on the past two months since our last newsletter, I am humbled by the hard work, professionalism and dedication of our Cav Troopers and Families. Thank you for what you do every day! April and May marked the beginning of our intensive training cycle and culminated with All American Week and the remembrance of our fallen heroes on Memorial Day. The intensive training cycle proved quite rewarding and the Troops made great strides in reconnaissance, maneuver, indirect fires, logistics, as well as our command systems and communications. For the first time since deployment we exercised all war fighting functions across the squadron and for the first time in several years we worked on our core reconnaissance and gunnery tasks. You should be proud of your accomplishments as you reflect on the numerous nights training in the field, various marksmanship ranges, section and platoon night live fires, air assault missions and multi-day situational training exercises. We all learned a great deal and the squadron is more ready and postured to take it to the next level during training in June and the 4th quarter. Also in April and May our great Troopers, family members and volun- 3 FURY6: LTC Purdy Mark teers continued to build the team with numerous new volunteers in the family readiness groups conducting family and social functions that strengthened the Fury Cav Family. THANK YOU! Hot Links: Looking forward to June we will once again hit the training hard with a fire support exercise, Troop and Like us on Facebook Squadron field training and a Joint Operational Access Exercise (JOAX), during which we will execute multiple 3 FURY: 4-73rd CAV SQN airborne operations and perform our out load mission in support of the Panther Brigade(3 rd BCT). July will afford us time to recover and take some well deserved block leave. Living in this area of North Carolina 4BCT: 4th Brigade Combat there are many great opportunities to enjoy the summer and so, I wish you a most enjoyable and safe sumTeam, 82nd Airborne Division mer.
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CPT Pat Byrne, Jennifer, and Patrick, the new Havoc 6 and family.
My greetings to all of you! I am excited to join the 4-73 Cav Team, and I appreciate the warm welcome. In the last few weeks Havoc has had a number of great events. Recently our troopers returned from the field training exercise and though we kept them overnight, they really got great training. With the experience and seniority of most Havoc Troopers they played the role of observers, mentors, and coaches to the other Troop and Platoon leaders conducting training missions throughout the Fort Bragg Reservation Area. Congratulations to SGT Mount for his acceptance into the Army Green to Gold Program! In closing Mrs. Jennifer Byrne will be taking over the role as FRG Leader, our thanks to Mrs. Lyndsey Proctor for her great energy and we look forward to her continued support as one of the lead volunteers in HHT.
In the Yellow shirt is SSG Bolin who took the most bids for the Pie in the Face FRG fundraiser.
Very Respectfully, barbed wire obstacle during the LT Lloyd L. Polette Cup. CPT Byrne Havoc 6
Births
Cooper Reese Murray was born 23 May 2013 at 0927. He is 8lbs 15oz and 21 in long. The whole family is doing well.
1SG Murray, and many from the Havoc Team looking great for the MAJ Buddy Ferris, CPT Eli Myers, CPT Andrew Duggins, 1LT Change of Command between CPT Chuck Tinsley, 1LT Jaridd Leute, 1LT Kevin Kerr, 1LT Brad Eli Myers and CPT Pat Byrne.
FAREWELLS
Smith, SFC Jason McCormick, SFC Keith Hambright, SFC Albert Karch, SPC Martien Vest.
1LT Katie Hill and 1LT Zach March, pose with their spouses following the Polette Cup. Congratulations :
Weddings
CPT Andrew & Kali Duggins, April 26th
To SFC Keith Hambright as a Distinguished Member of Welcome the 508th PIR. SFC HamCSM Charles Gregory bright began his service to the Regiment when it stood MAJ Jaron Wharton back up in May 2006 on Stang field. During his CPT Pat Byrne three deployments to Afghanistan he has been CPT Ryan Gregory decorated multiple times CPT Geoffrey Washburn for valor and wounded three times in combat. SFC Hambright could always be Left: Chaplain Harlow depended on to accomplish diligently making his any task or mission with highly commendable results. He is rounds during the ITC PCSing this month to Ft. Polk, LA. We wish him the best of luck Field problem at Range and always soft landings! His leadership will be greatly missed. 63.
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Apocalypse Troop
Apocalypse Troop Upcoming Events:
17 JUN 03 JUL 2013: Outload Support 13 JUL 29 JUL 2013: Summer Block Leave Period
Thoughts from the Commander and First Sergeants Hide Site The last few months have flown by down here in Apocalypse Troop. Since the last newsletter, we have welcomed almost 30 new faces to our team, celebrated 17 promotions, and bid farewell to six Paratroopers who in their own way contributed to making this organization so great. Your Paratroopers have been hard at work these past few months executing collective training designed to help shape and refine our warrior skills and build a cohesive team. At the end of March the Troop fired a mounted Cavalry Gunnery range, the first time many of the members of our organization had participated in an un-stabilized gunnery. Following gunnery the Troop completed Section level STXs, incorporating rotary wing assets and returning us back to the basics of being a Scout. After firing a mounted Section Live Fire, the Troop deliberately recovered its equipment and culminated our collective training with a Platoon Live Fire and Platoon STX Lanes. With the passing of each collective training event, our young Paratroopers continue to impress us with their hard work and effort. The Troop hosted the first major FRG function of the year, a Spring Fling, on 25 April. Thanks to the dedication of our many volunteers, and the support of the Paratroopers, friends, and families of Apocalypse the event was a huge success, allowing us to raise almost $570.00 for the FRG. As always, thank you for your continued support to your Paratrooper and to our team. We are excited about what we see in the future for this fantastic organization. Last but not least, remember, if you aint CAV, you aint Very Respectfully, APOCALYPSE 6 & APOCALYPSE 7
Troopers from 2ND PLT prepare to conduct a lane during PLT STX.
The men of Apocalypse Troop pose for a photo at the end of the Troops Spring Fling.
Troopers from 3RD PLT finish staging their vehicles at the Troop COF prior to rolling out for Platoon Live Fires.
SFC Ayres, the Platoon Sergeant for 2nd Platoon, prepares to lead the platoon through a STX Lane.
SPCs Rinck, Obregon, and Boldt relax prior to participating in an airborne operation.
Apocalypse Troop bid farewell to SPC Prine, seen here receiving his ETS award.
Welcome:
1LT Cleveland 1LT Hendley SFC Butler SSG Hernandez SSG Stoops SGT Bicking SGT Fitz SPC Banta SPC Gaska SPC Lockard SPC Oneil SPC Osborne SPC Robbins SPC Young PFC Maurais PFC Roberts PFC Roper PFC Spears
PFC Wright PV2 Byasee PV2 Chambers PV2 Davis PV2 Giles PV2 Hernandez PV2 Keys PV2 Lacy PV2 Maxey PV2 Ommaha PV2 Prigmore
Promotions:
SGT Cummings SPC Fink SPC Gaska SPC Whitney PFC Cadero PFC Cunningham PFC Wright PV2 Byasee
PV2 Chambers PV2 Davis PV2 Giles PV2 Hernandez PV2 Keys PV2 Lacy PV2 Maxey PV2 Ommaha PV2 Prigmore
PV2 John Darcy, winner of the 4BCT Trooper of the Quarter Board.
Farewell: 1LT Mogard SSG Sickelbaugh SGT Garmon SGT Trant SPC Prine PVT Thomas
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Former Blackjack XO LT March catches his breath after the OCourse during the LT Polette Cup
CDR: Over the past six weeks, the Troopers of Blackjack have risen to the occasion and exceeded the standard time and time again. During this quarter we have honed and improved upon the fundamental skills that were learned during the last quarter. We executed both section and platoon situational training exercises as well as section and platoon live fire exercises. Despite the long hours and harsh conditions, your troopers performed extremely well. I personally want to thank the families of Blackjack Troop for their support and encouragement during these past two months, while the men have spent long stretches of time in the field. I couldnt be more proud of this troop and I look forward to what the next quarter has to offer. No Luck, Just Skill! Blackjack 6 1SG: I want to thank everyone for the warm reception I have received during my first few months as a member of the Blackjack family. These initial months as Troop 1SG have been challenging, but also extremely rewarding. The Blackjack Troopers have proven to be some of the most professional, and hardest working individuals that I have had the pleasure of working with during my military career. During this break from time in the field I encourage each and everyone of you to spend time with your families. I am excited about this upcoming quarter and I cant wait to see what the future holds. All the Way Blackjack 7
Blackjack Troopers rehearse how to properly search a live EPW Blackjack Troop Births We would like to welcome
SPC Pachecos wife gave birth to a 7 1b. Baby Boy named Jayden Azier on May 14th.
PVT Espinoza, pulling security during the STX/LFX that occurred in early May.
1LT Matthew Ludwig with Guidon bearer SPC Kyle MasurBlackjacks Mortar section laying down lain, lead Blackjack Troop during the CSM Change Of accurate fire during the Squadrons Mortar Responsibility Run on May 12th. Exercise.
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Chainsaw Troop
Chainsaw Troop
Chainsaw Troop Upcoming Events
Next Troop FRG Meeting: 29 May at 1830 (SQN Class Room)
SPC Dill pulling security and looking good during a PLT LFX. Special Recognition SGT Sabath was recognized as the Soldier of the Quarter for 4-73 CAV Promotions SGT Ruhl SPC Hartwig
The last few weeks have been pretty exciting for Chainsaw. We were able to get back into the wood line and return to our roots of patrolling. Our Troopers conducted Platoon Situational Training Exercises (STX) focusing on our recon skill set. The Men of Chainsaw then moved on to live fire exercises. They conducted several air assault operations in order to close with the enemy. After our time in the field, we shifted our focus to All American Week. The Men of Chainsaw participated in everything SSG Marcotte and SPC Conwell planfrom softball to parading. Our Snipers and Mortars took part ning a mortar mission in support of 1st in the Division Static Display, and were recognized for the PLTs LFX. professionalism and technical knowledge by the Division Deputy Command and Division Sergeant Major. As always, the Chainsaw family is grateful for the continued support we receive from you. With the lead of Nely Holmes, our FRG is rapidly gaining momentum, and we look forward to seeing many of our friends at our future FRG events. Chainsaw 6
2nd PLT conducts an after action review of one of their live fire exercises.
SPC Colt Sosebee poses with a Chainsaw Sniper during All American Week at the static display event
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Demon Troop
Demon Troop Upcoming Events
Outload Support (2 hour Recall) (17 June 3 July); Overnight Training (20-26 June); 4-7 July (4th of July Holiday); 13-29 July (Block Leave)
From the Commander and 1SG, Its been a great quarter so far in the Demon Family. Weve trained hard and played hard, participating in a two-week Intensive Training Cycle (ITC) and celebrating the 82nd Airborne Division during AllAmerican week. Your Demon Troopers performed exceptionally during our ITC, feeding, fueling, fixing, SGT Fitch, SPC Goble, and SGT distributing and arming the Squadron. Our DistribuDavoll during our Intensive tion Platoon culminated the training with a Training Exercise. mounted live-fire, exercising our machine gun skills and building our convoy team. As always, our field feeding section kept morale high by providing us hot meals and our maintenance platoon established a maintenance collection point and base maintenance, performing over 30 services. AllAmerican week provided time for our Troopers to compete against other units across the Division and allowed us to reflect on the historic and presSPC Jones, PFC Stallworth, PFC tigious unit that were a part of: the 82nd Airborne Harris, SGT Howard, PFC Curvin and SPC Anderson participate Division. Make no mistake, our Troopers are part on the Squadron flag football of an elite organization. They sacrifice day in and team. day out, but are always prepared to answer when called to serve. Be proud I know that we are! Below: 2LT Hannah Minney and 1LT SFC Bonnagio CPT Parker
Katie Hill test their combative skills against each other during the LT Lloyd L. Polette Cup .
SFC Bonnagio gives a block of instruction on the machine gun mount during our Two-Week field exercise.
SPC Hall celebrates a victory during All-American Combatives. He finished second overall in the Heavy-Weight division. Welcome PV2 McKay PV2 Buen SGT Morales SPC Ceballos SSG Laudano 2LT Minney
Promotions SPC Brewer SGT Bowles SFC Colson getting ready to take the saddle of the dunking booth during Demon Troops FRG fund raiser.
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4TH SQUADRON, 73RD CAVALRY REGIMENT BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM, 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA 28310