New Mexico Minuteman - Spring 2012 - Keep Trees

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Warrant offi cers’ visit lifts Soldiers’ spirits at the Warrior Transition Unit By Chief Warrant Offi cer 3 Thomas Nathan Trujillo, Joint Forces Headquarters Property Book Offi cer In keeping with the fi nest traditions of the Warrant Offi cer Corps and the New Mexico National Guard, a group of warrant offi cers made a special holiday visit with recovering Soldiers at the Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Bliss, Texas, on Dec. 7, 2011. Chief Warrant Offi cers 5 Vicente Fernandez and Juan Espinosa, Chief Warrant Offi cers Arthur Buhl, Manny Frias, Delfi n Medina, Jesse Espinosa, Lawrence Jiron, Donald Bragg, NathanTrujillo, Karl Trujillo, Erwin Baca, Leticia Lopez and Joseph Sanchez, along with Command Sgt. Maj. Andy Maestas and Sgt. 1st Class Martin Gallegos had the pleasure of touring the beautiful WTU facility, meeting with assigned Soldiers and interacting with WTU staff. Frias talked with a young Soldier who said he was “extremely excited to be recently evaluated as ‘fi t for duty’ and could not wait to get back out to the fi eld.” The Soldiers assigned to the WTU were 22 NEW MEXICO Minuteman / Spring 2012 in high spirits and were happy to see the team of NMNG warrant offi cers there to support their recovery. To provide the best support possible and maximize their short visit, the team of warrant offi cers split into two groups following the tour, wrapped 130 gifts and decorated the WTU main lobby. Wrapping the gifts was not only fun for the team, but a learning experience for Fernandez since he had not had much practice in wrapping gifts. Buhl also sang Christmas carols to the team for entertainment. The WTU staff was enthusiastic and grateful to the teams for decorating the Christmas tree, lobby and donating money for the WTU Christmas party. Lori M. Boruff, human resources administrative assistant, commended the warrant offi cers and the New Mexico National Guard by saying she was “so grateful and truly appreciated our effort and support of the Warrior Transition Unit.” The warrant offi cers’ visit continued their annual tradition of supporting those who are less fortunate during the holiday season. The visit not only continues to build the already strong camaraderie among the warrant offi cer rank; it shows the true compassion and professionalism of the warrant offi cers and the New Mexico National Guard.
NMNG photojournalists sweep NGB Media Photo contest By Lt. Col. Jamison Herrera, State Public Affairs Offi cer The 2011 National Guard Bureau Media Contest results are in, and two members from the recently redeployed 200th Public Affairs Detachment were winners in the Deployed photo contest. Staff Sgt. Anna Doo took fi rst place with her “Ready to Respond” photo. Spc. Evan Lane earned second place with a photo featured on the cover of Guardian East Magazine, July 88M course drives over 50,000 accident-free miles, earns safety awards By Lt. Col. Jamison Herrera, State Public Affairs Offi cer The Regional Training Institute recently awarded eight Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 515th Regiment, safety awards for the outstanding safety training within the regiment. The 88M course Soldiers drove more than 50,000 miles over the past two years without any incidents or accidents. This accomplishment was achieved with instructors driving during the course with inexperienced student drivers on and off road. The mileage milestone also included state missions tasked from the G-3 in support of other programs and activities statewide. Personnel were awarded Army Achievement Awards and a trophy for their accomplishments. Those awarded were: Col. Eric Judkins presents awards to 2nd Battalion staff instructors for safety award recognition. Master Sgt. Reyes Marquez Master Sgt. Kimberly Turner Sgt. 1st Class Wael Alyasi Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Miera Ready to Respond by Staff Sgt. Anna Doo 88M Battalion Operations NCO 88M course manager senior instructor senior instructor Staff Sgt. Joaquin Casias Staff Sgt. Juan Montoya Staff Sgt. Gabriel Lovato Staff Sgt. Cesar Urrutia Cover photo for Guardian East Magazine, July 2011 by Spc. Evan Lane 2011. More than 800 entries from 44 states and one territory were judged. Top Army National Guard entries are forwarded to the Army’s Maj. Gen. Keith L. Ware Public Affairs competition. Historically, the National Guard as a whole performs extremely well at these higher level competitions. primary instructor primary instructor primary instructor primary instructor Spring 2012 / NEW MEXICO National Guard 23
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