Volume 1, Issue 1 December 2012

The PRO-Gram
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Inside this issue:

PRO6/PRO9 HHB and Alpha Battery Bravo Battery and Golf Co. Calendar /Chaplain/FRSA

2-321 Field Artillery Regiment (ABN) Bldg B-1329 Salerno Road Fort Bragg, NC 28310 BN Staff Duty Phone: 910-396-0896

PRO6 - LTC Jason Jones

To the Troopers of the Professional Battalion. You have worked hard over the last year and have faced and overcome many challenges with the utmost professionalism. You deserve this block leave period. I know many of you are looking forward to taking leave and will be traveling around the world in order to reunite with family and loved ones. Be reminded that this is one of the busiest travel seasons of the year so I ask that you take special care to ensure your safety as you embark upon your respective journeys. Take care of yourselves, your buddies, and your Families throughout the holidays and into the New Year. Each and every one of you are invaluable to our Nation and its future. I wish each of you a safe and joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year. I look forward to working with each of you as we overcome the challenges of the coming year. God bless you and your Families, God bless the Professionals, the 4th BCT, the 82nd Airborne, and the United States Army. GO PRO!

Greetings to the Troopers, Families, and friends of PRO. How time flies. It has already been a month since I have taken command of this great Battalion. I continue to be amazed by the outstanding achievements and efforts of the Professional Troopers. As I have stated in the past, I am truly honored to be a part of this great organization. I would like to thank the family and friends of the Battalion for their dedication and support to our Troopers. As we enter the Holiday season, Stacy and I want to extend our warmest greetings to each of you and your families. This is a special time of the year for the Jones family and is an opportunity to spend extra time with family and friends, reflect on the past year, and anticipate the opportunities that lie ahead. As you celebrate this holiday season, I ask that you take a moment to remember those Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines who are deployed around the world away from their families. We must also remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives in service to this great Nation, and our Wounded Warriors, who are fighting to recover from their injuries.

PRO6: LTC Jason Jones

PRO9 - CSM John Condliffe

Hot Links:
Like us on Facebook PRO: 2-321st (ABN) FA 4BCT: 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division Ft Bragg Info: www.bragg.army.mil Army Community Services (ACS): 910-396-8682 or 8683 Military One Source : 800-342-8847 4BCT Military Family Life Consultant (MFLC): 910-709-4093 The Watters Center (Chaplain Counseling): 910-396-6564 MWR: www.fortbraggmwr.com Military Acronym's: militaryacronyms.net

Helloooo PRO! We are well into the Holiday season and I wanted to take a quick minute to remind you to be safe as you travel or enjoy any activities that may involve risk. All of our Troopers deserve this block leave we are about to start, being with Family and loved ones during this time of year helps to raise spirits. After any time away from home, however long or short it may be, it is nice to relax. Too many times in our profession we are called upon to make a sacrifice of our precious time and the ones that suffer the most are the Families, so please enjoy your time off. Our past year has gone by so fast and the Troopers of PRO have done so many things to be proud of and

they have set the bar very high. Each time I see a senior leader from this Division they are congratulating this BN on our amazing achievements. These words mean a lot when a one or two star general says it, because they get to see much more of how the Army is progressing. When your Trooper returns from leave, back to the Center of the Universethe mighty 82nd Air- PRO9: CSM John borne Division, they will be challenged, I Condliffe promise. In accordance with true PRO passion, they will attack each day and perform above all expectations and continue to write another page of history for this fantastic Artillery Battalion. GOOOO PRO!

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Headquarters and Headquarters BatteryHurricanes

HHB Upcoming Events
FRG Meeting : TBD early January 2013

CPT Jones/1SG Hatfield

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Paratroopers of Hurricane Battery! The Battery has accomplished a lot in the last 12 months. Team Hurricane has led the way during a very successful NTC Rotation at Ft. Irwin, California. This resulted in the Battalion setting the standard during our most recent deployment to the Maiwand district in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. During the deployment, Team Hurricane spearheaded the training and development of countless Afghan National Army Soldiers and Afghan Local Police. The team mentored and guided our counterparts in D-30 Howitzer training and Police mentorship, and participated in countless combat patrols. During these operations Team Hurricane executed 100% accuracy and attention to detail allowing no injuries during the entire deployment. The PSD ensured that the Commander could reach all points in the battle space with confidence. As the Battery transitioned back to Ft. Bragg NC, Team Hurricane focused on getting the Battalion back on the Garrison battle rhythm. The Battery worked diligently to reset all equipment and systems to prepare the unit for the Brigade, Battalion and Battery level Changes of Command. During this busy time of inventories and reset the Battery also began regaining their airborne proficiency; with jumps on Sicily, Holland and Luzon Drop Zones. Team Hurricane also had an opportunity to regain a footing in their home lives with a well deserved block leave. This let our Paratroopers reconnect with loved ones and recharge the batteries for the upcoming second quarter training cycles.

SSG Walker and SFC Storm conduct PMCS in the Motorpool

SGT and Mrs. Downs and SPC Schafer at the Holiday Party

HHB Promotions SPC Gonzales and SPC Bell, CPT Winchester and SSG Gravett New Troopers SGT Mrozek 1LT Flores 1LT Boone CPT Ciaramitaro CPT Davidson CPT Dudley Promotions

Thanksgiving Meal Serving MAJ Felter, 1LT Mawyer, 1LT Matammu

Birthdays No December Birthdays

Births No December Births

CPT Winchester SSG Gravett SPC Bell SPC Gonzalez SPC Manley SPC Alexander Conducts a PLF

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Alpha BatteryAssassins
Alpha Battery Upcoming Events

CPT Turner/1SG Martinez

FRG Meeting : 24 January 2013 at 1500 Hours Happy Holidays from Team Assassin!

As 2012 comes to an end, Alpha Battery would like to take this opportunity to thank all our families and friends who have supported us over the past year. It has been a fast-paced year that has seen the Battery re-organize as a maneuver element and hone their skills in an Intense Training Cycle and National Training Center rotation at Fort Irwin, CA. All the training and long hours led to our successful deployment and redeployment from the Zharay and Maiwand Districts in Southern Afghanistan. The Battery has performed well above the standard and none of it would have been possible without the love and support of our families and friends.
LT Johnson at Toy Drop with Thomas Keiser of the Panthers

SSG Oros Promotion

PFC Hutchings and SPC Rooker at CLS Birthdays NOV

PFC Carlton NOV 4 SPC Valenciano NOV 7 SPC Edwards NOV 14 PFC Contreras NOV 16 SPC Castorena NOV 27 SGT Cortez NOV 28

December saw the departure of CPT Garrison as the Alpha Battery Commander and welcomed CPT Turner, as he and 1SG Martinez lead the battery through re-consolidation as a conventional Field Artillery Battery and regain the core competencies of Airborne Artillerymen. The next few months will see our Paratroopers return to their craft of delivering timely and effective fires for the 4TH Brigade Combat Team. It is an exciting time for the unit and the men that make it such an outstanding outfit. We look forward to continuing to update you on the success of the Battery and hope that 2013 continues to bless you and yours!

1LT Agees Promotion

New Troopers DEC SGT Merino DEC 3 SPC Christiana DEC 5 SPC Dowsett DEC 5 SGT Libro DEC 5 PF Wulff DEC 9 SGT Ambrose DEC 19 PFC Lee DEC 22 SGT Galeano DEC 23 SSG Mesarina DEC 28 SPC Carmona DEC 28 Births No New Troopers in DEC

Promotions NOV SSG Oros 1LT Agee DEC SSG Dominguez SPC Lane SPC Caughey SPC Dowsett PV2 Ratliff

Madeline De La Cruz (7 NOV) Parents: SGT Bryce De La Cruz and Samantha De La Cruz

Alpha Battery Formation for Change of Command

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Bravo BatteryBarbarians
Bravo Battery Upcoming Events
FRG Meeting : 16 January 2013

CPT Gilstrap/1SG Carter

Happy Holidays from the Barbarians!

This past year has held quite a bit for the Battery mortar live fire exercises, receiving and returning new equipment, a deployment, a coming home, and block leave. Through this, the Families of the Barbarians have remained a constant source of support for the Paratroopers in this Battery. As the Barbarians move into the holiday season, please enjoy much needed time with your families and continue to recharge your internal Batteries. 2013 will bring plenty of opportunities for training and we ask for your continued support throughout those endeavors. Bravo Battery will look forward to continuing the running of the Family Readiness Group and incorporating your Families into our team.
Warrior Adventure Quest Broomball Event Parachute Draw on Sicily DZ SFC Yeager and PFC Burgess draw Parachutes at Sicily DZ

Best of the Best Howitzer Sec. Awarded 2nd Place

SSG Furler Promotion

New Troopers Birthdays PFC Joseph King 8 DEC PFC Wesley Batoha 22 DEC SPC Quinn Willis 27 DEC PVT Butler PVT Palo

Promotions Births Levi Michael Hanson, 6 November 2012 Parents: SSG and Mrs. Michael Hanson 1LT Woolwine, 1LT Cook, and CPT Gilstrap conduct change of command inventories SSG Thomas Furler SGT Skeeter Muecke SPC Francis Gamboa SPC Javier Basulto SPC Edwin RiveraLopez SPC Fred Miley

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Golf CompanyGrizzlies
Golf Company Upcoming Events
FRG Meeting : TBD early January 2013

CPT Ferretti/1SG Trusty

Happy Holidays from Team Grizzly! We have had a fast and furyious 2012. The Company has accomplished a lot in the last year; a seven month deployment, resetting all of the Battalion equipment, sending Soldiers and NCOs to schools, and most importantly, spending time with our loved ones. As we approach 2013, Team Grizzly will prepare for Battalion and Brigade level training cycles, new Soldiers joining the team, tenured Soldiers leaving the team, and building core logistical competency. As our team resets and settles into the battle rhythm, we will ensure the Soldiers are receiving quality training in their job field as well as airborne operations. In the next year we hope to incorporate more FRG social functions and ensure our Soldiers and Family members are well connected.
PT SPC Monahan, SGT Phillips and SSG Craft 1LT Mackenzie Promotion with his wife Amy SPC Diesburg Re-enlistment administered by CW2 Dulaney

Ft Bragg Wrestling Tourney SPC Monahan (1st Place) and SGT Oelracht (2nd Place)

Birthdays NOV PV2 Burton - NOV 6 SPC Mokarska - NOV 13 CW2 Dulaney - NOV 15 PFC Colvin - NOV 17 PFC Russell - NOV 18 SGT Mckenzie - NOV 25 SGT Valcena - NOV 29

DEC SGT Hammer - DEC 4 SFC Flanagan - DEC 8 1LT Griego - DEC10 SGT Connell - DEC 11 SSG Jarrett DEC 17 SGT Chuol - DEC 24

New Troopers PV2 JOEL BURTON PV2 ALEX NAPOLI PFC JONATHAN PEREZ SPC TIMOTHY WOODS

Promotions NOV SPC Mincks SPC Nichols 1LT Mackenzie Golf Company Omelet Competition: SGT Daniels was named the winner DEC PFC Forbes SPC Meier SGT Scales

Births Charity Grace Binta Smith (6 NOV) Parents: SPC Fatimata Smith and SGT Ricardo Smith

Training Schedule and Upcoming Important Events

Upcoming Training Events FRG Representatives FRSA: Mr. Leon Walden: 910-396-0956 HHB: Mrs. Shelly Mawyer: 703-629-7409 Alpha: Mrs. Christina Turner: 859-433-1627 Bravo: Mrs. Leah Brunner: 316-734-1582 Golf: Mrs. Mandy Jo Downey: 910-224-4244

FDC University BIG 3 Certifications Upcoming Training Holidays Christmas Block Leave: 14 DEC2 JAN MLK Holiday: 18-21 JAN Upcoming FRG Events BN Steering Committee Meeting: 10 JAN Strong Bonds Events Singles: 1-3 FEB Married: 8-10 MAR

FRG in Action
Volunteers Always Welcome!

Righteous Endeavour Prints Available - $40.00 POC: SFC Kalili (4BCT Command Suite) celecia.k.kalili.mil@mail.mil

PRO Battalion Print - $30.00 (includes s/h) POC: MSG John Costa 910-584-6230 www.jctastudios.com

Chaplains Corner
The Unit Ministry Team (UMT) consists of the Chaplain and Chaplain Assistant. We stand ready to serve Troopers and Families. The UMT provides religious resources, 100% confidential counseling for Troopers and Families, as well as opportunities for Singles/Married Troopers and Families to grow personally, professionally and spiritually. As we begin this special season filled with festivities and fun, I encourage each of you to think about the real significance of this season in your lives. Spend time with friends and loved ones and count your blessings. Merry Christmas,
CH (CPT) Cliff Jones Clifford.l.jones16.mil@mail.mil 910-396-0909 SPC Grant Van Brimmer (Chaplain Assistant)

FRSA Corner
The Family Readiness System can be a big help to Families when their Paratrooper deploys, but relies heavily on the support of volunteers. Without your support, the Unit FRGs wont be able to fill the needs of Families. Positions for volunteers are not related in any way to the rank or duty position of your Paratrooperand spouse are encouraged to volunteer for any position.

PRO Troopers Of The Month

HHB: SPC Joseph Welsbacher Alpha: PFC Shawn Hutchings Bravo: PFC Lawrence Cooke Golf: PFC Brianna Blanchard CONGRATULATIONS!

If you or someone you know would be interested in volunteering, or just want additional information, please contact me. Mr. Leon Walden (FRSA) Leon.l.walden.civ@mail.mil 910-396-0956.