Spartan Times Vol 3 - The USARAK Home Page - U.S. Army

From the BN CSMPage 4Happy New Year, 2011 is here and 2010 is now a page in history. I hope thateveryone had the chance to truly enjoy the holidays with their family and friends.This holiday season was a milestone in our unit’s history. For the first time in thepast 6 years, there was only one Soldier from the Battalion deployed over the holidayseason. SSG Hastings from the 28 th MP Detachment deployed to Afghanistan inDecember. We are confident that he will do an exceptional job and look forward tohis safe return. I want to thank all of our Soldiers and Families for a great 2010. Asa Battalion, we were very safe for the year. Our accident totals were very low andwe have to thank our Soldiers and Families for their efforts. There is no moreimportant task to me than our Soldier’s and Families' safety. Let’s work hard tomaintain the momentum into 2011!This past year has truly been a year of change for the Battalion. The Battalion deployed and redeployedthe 472 nd and redeployed the 545 th . All units changed commanders and 1SGs, and the JBER transitionis well under way. Not to mention the fact that we moved into the new Battalion Complex at JBER andalso moved the Arctic Titans into the newest and most modern barracks complex on Fort Wainwright. Wewill continue our robust training regimen for the 164 th MP Company as we prepare them for their upcomingdeployment. This remains the Battalion’s primary focus and will take the support of all units to make thetraining successful.Congratulations are in order for SGT Cavanaugh and SPC Ysasi both from the 545 th MP Company asthe Battalion and 3 rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade NCO and Soldier of the Quarter for 1 st Quarter FY2011. Starting next quarter we will run boards both at JBER and Fort Wainwright at the Battalion and Brigadelevel. These Soldiers are truly exceptional and will represent the Brigade in the upcoming U.S. ArmyAlaska NCO and Soldier of the Quarter board for JBER. This quarter 3 rd MEB will begin holding quarterboards for the Fort Wainwright units.Now that winter is upon us, we all must make an additional effort to maintain our physical fitness.Not only is this one of the most popular new year’s resolutions it is also imperative to the readiness of ourunit. As the weather gets colder we will sometimes lose the ability to run outside and do some to the traditionalfitness activities. I encourage you all to continue to improve your fitness by modifying your unit programsand participating in some of the exciting outdoor sporting events. Look for those activities that willpush you to your training heart rate for at least 30 minutes. Things like snow shoeing, cross country skiing,swimming, and road marches are great exercises which can help keep us fit. Let’s all stay on top of this sowe can continue to excel.Until next quarter, have a very safe and Happy New Year!HOOAH!CSM EppsSpartan 7―Achievement with Honor‖