1. Tarheel
Guardsman
December 2012/January 2013
Merry Christmas and
Happy Holidays
from the Staff and Officers
of the
North Carolina
National Guard Association
Inside:
Combined Event Registration
and Information — pages 6-7
875th EN CO News — pages 14-15
2. TAG’s
Oct. 31, I'm reminded of the funeral of 1st Lt. Ashley White-Stumpf
who was laid to rest a year ago today. I'm reminded of the four brave
men of MAFFS 7 who gave their lives in July while fighting fires in
South Dakota. I'm reminded of the three brave Soldiers of the 514th
Military Police Company who died at the hands of a cowardly suicide
C bomber in Khost City, Afghanistan, Oct. 1.
We can never forget that freedom indeed is not free and that it takes
the courage of heroes such as these to preserve it for all of us.
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At the same time, I'm also reminded of the great successes we've
achieved. We officially dedicated a new Joint Force Headquarters
Building. We have deployed and welcomed home hundreds of Soldiers
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and Airmen who have gone in harm's way for our state and our nation.
At this moment, we are demobilizing dozens of Soldiers and Airmen
who answered the call to state duty in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy.
Also at this moment, Airmen in Charlotte and Stanly County are ready-
n ing engineer force packages for use in helping our fellow Americans
who are suffering in the wake of Sandy's destruction wrought in the
Northeastern United States. And at the Army Aviation Support Facility
e in Morrisville, aviators from Salisbury and Morrisville are preparing
to lead a task force of helicopters to New Jersey to bolster the disaster-
relief mission spearheaded by the nation's National Guard.
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All of these things point up the reasons our nation needs a strong
and relevant National Guard. Indeed, as I've said many times, we are
Maj. Gen. Gregory A. Lusk the most cost-effective, ready, reliable and responsive military force for
the state and the country. We are the most experienced force we've ever
Adjutant General of NC been. We cannot fail to remind everyone we can of this fact as we face
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the prospect of extraordinarily lean financial times in 2013.
nother year has ended, and we ap- I want to salute you all for being part of our Always Ready, Ready
proach a new one with hope and antici- Team! Families and employers are certainly included in that salute. We
pation. At the same time, we remember couldn't do our jobs without them.
the milestones of the past year, some good and Be safe heading into the new year. Keep striving to always be the
some painful, and accept them as part of the best. Let me know how I can support you.
difficult jobs we volunteered to do, and the I wish you and yours a very happy holiday season and a prosperous
joys and difficulties endured by our families new year.
and employers as we do them. Always Ready, Ready Team!
I can't help but think back on the faces we
no longer see in our ranks. As I write this on
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NC Assistant Adjutant General Air – Brig. Gen. Todd Kelly
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NC Command Chief Warrant Officer Rick Comer
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3. TARHEEL GUARDSMAN
Official publication of the North Carolina National Guard Association
DECEMBER 2012/JANUARY 2013 Volume 46 Number 6
Contents:
Scholarship Applications:
NCNGA:
Convention Information 6,7 Applications will be accepted for
the 2013-14 school year as follows:
Educational Foundation Golf Tournament Application 9
In Memoriam List 10 College Students — 1 Feb 2013
Legacy Bridge Program 12 High School Students — 1 Mar 2013
Application for Office 13
Applications and scholarship
NC National Guard: amounts are on our website:
Donated Art Work 5 www.ncnga.org/education-founda-
875th EN CO 14,15 tion-2/scholarship-information/
Officers Executive Council Deadline for submitting articles to the
Tarheel Guardsman:
President 30 HBCT
th
Ronnie Honeycutt Scott Schnack FEB/MAR issue: 4 JAN 2013
Vice President Bobby Lumsden
130th MEB Send articles/photos to Teri Foster,
Bernie Williford Editor at the NCNGA (7410 Chapel Hill
Diana Stumpf Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607-5047) or email
Past President Russell Thorington (teri.gregory.foster@gmail.com)
Fisk Outwater 60th Troop Command
Secretary-Treasurer Tom Holcomb
Adene Tyler Dale Baker, Jr. Address changes or questions?
449th TAB Call us toll free in NC at
Judge Advocate 1-800-821-6159 or if
Thomas Underwood
Rick Fay out of state, 919-851-3390.
Stephen Davis
Chaplain Our email address is
113th Sustainment BDE
K. Carl Singley ncnga@bellsouth.net
Billy Hill and our web site is
Stephen McCormick www.ncnga.org
STAFF
JFHQ-NC
Executive Director Charlene Johnson The Tarheel Guardsman, (ISSN 10618392) is published bi-monthly for
the Army and Air National Guard of North Carolina, by the North
Adene Tyler Wes Morrison Carolina National Guard Association, 7410 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh,
NC 27607-5047. Periodicals postage paid at Raleigh, NC 27676-9651.
Insurance Administrator 139th Regiment (CA) POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Tarheel Guardsman, 7410
Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607-5047.
Teri Foster Ronald Hill The Tarheel Guardsman is the official publication of the North
Carolina National Guard Association, a non-profit organization. The
Assistant Insurance K. Todd Helms publication’s mission is to promote the general welfare of the NCNGA,
Administrator Air Guard
assist in increasing the readiness of the NC Army and Air National
Guard of North Carolina and serve as a vehicle of expression for
Rhonda Arndt members of the National Guard.
Wendy Larsen Members receive the publication free with their membership. The
Executive Assistant annual subscription rate for non-members of the Association is $15.00.
Kathy Ford
Scott Harrell Please include your old address when requesting change of address.
Deadline for submitted material to the Tarheel Guardsman is
NCNGA Educational Associate Class the 5th of the month, two months preceding the calendar date of
issue. Manuscripts and photographs on subjects of general interest
Foundation John Sweat, Jr. are invited. Unless otherwise indicated, material may be reprinted
provided credit is given to the Tarheel Guardsman and the author
Administrator Al Rose where listed. Articles and photos will not be returned, unless requested.
Peggy Robinson Junior Council (USPS 533-640)
Advertising is accepted. For details contact the Association
Lonnie Brooks headquarters. Advertising, including political ads, published in this
publication does not represent the endorsement or approval of the
Teri Foster, Editor Leverne Jackman, Jr. North Carolina National Guard Association.
Tarheel Guardsman — December 2012/January 2013 — Page 3
4. Are YOU insured through the NCNGA and need to update your beneficiary?
Please use this form and mail it to us (see #4 on instructions for address).
American Equity Change of Beneficiary/Name Form
Instructions:
1) Complete sections that are applicable.
2) Have someone other than beneficiary witness signature.
3) Member’s signature, printed name & SSN must be completed.
4) Send form (with original signature) to NCNGA, 7410 Chapel Hill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607-5047.
5) Questions? Please call 1-800-821-6159 (NC only) or 919-851-3390, ext 1 for Teri Foster or ext 0 for Rhonda Arndt.
American Equity Life North Carolina National
Insurance Company POLICY SERVICE FORM Guard Association
BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION
I (we) ask the beneficiary of the above policy be changed as shown below. All prior beneficiary designations are revoked. I (we) agree that the
Company is free from liability in relying on a statement about birth, death, marriage, names, addresses and other facts concerning all beneficiaries
from any other one. Unless otherwise stated, the survivors of a beneficiary class share equal amounts of the proceeds.
I would like to change my Beneficiary on my Group Life Policy to:
List beneficiary’s full name and address Relationship Date of % of
To insured Birth Proceeds
_________________________________________________ ______________ ___/___/___ ____
_________________________________________________ ______________ ___/___/___ ____
Relationship Date of % of
List beneficiary’s full name and address To insured Birth Proceeds
_________________________________________________ ______________ ___/___/___ ____
_________________________________________________ ______________ ___/___/___ ____
If none of the above are living or this designation is ineffective proceeds will be paid to the insured’s estate. If you name a Trust as the Benefi-
ciary, submit a copy of the trust for our file.
Unless the Company has been notified of a community property interest in this policy, the Company shall be entitled to rely on it’s good faith
belief that no such interest exists and assumes no responsibility for inquiry. The insured and/or policyowner signing this form agrees to indem-
nify and hold the Company harmless from the consequences of accepting this transaction.
1. NAME CHANGE : Insured
Former Name ______________________________________ New Name_________________________________________
Date Named Changed ___/___/___ Reason _____________________________________
2. ADDRESS CHANGE: Owner Insured
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State zip
3. Lost policy Request :
____ I am unable to find the policy named above. I request that the company issue a Certificate, which validates all of the provisions
of the last Policy.
__________________________________ ________________________________________________ Date ___/___/___
Signature of Witness Signature of Insured Member
Member’s Name: ________________________________________ Member’s SSN: _________________________________________
(Please Print)
The Company has recorded the change requested and retained a photocopy of the request. Date ___/___/___ By ____________________
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5. Donated Artwork Honors N.C. Guard at Headquarters
By Deputy Command Historian Army 1st Lt. Sean Daily
RALEIGH, NC — North Carolina National
Guard Soldiers, Airmen, veterans and retirees
from across the state donated artwork for the
new NCNG Joint Force Headquarters.
The 76 artworks donated by more than 22
individuals and organizations showcase mili-
tary history and values throughout the ages.
The NCNG gathered the paintings, pho-
tographs and other artworks over a period of
years. “It is a legacy of where we have been
so the younger Guard generation know where
we are going,” said NCNG Deputy Command
Historian Army 1st Lt. Sean Daily.
The project lead by Daily collected the
works over 15 months for display throughout
the 246,000 square foot building. Soldiers,
Airmen, and state employees from the several
state agencies located here with visitors are Retired Army Col. Lawrence L. Steed, serving more than 30 years
often seen admiring the art. with the North Carolina National Guard beginning in 1940, visits his
“When people saw the art go up what began former headquarters to donate artwork for display at the NCNG’s new
as a modest project evolved into a mission with headquarters here last year. (US Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Robert
meaning,” said Daily. Jordan, North Carolina National Guard Public Affairs)
The artworks are more than adornment.
They reflect the values of the organization
and those who donated. A ceremonial sword Don’t forget the Tarheel Retiree Homecoming
given as a gift to then Col. Greg Lusk by an to be held Thursday, 13 December 2012. The
Iraqi leader, stands in a display case with war
trophies and other artifacts for 100 years of
event starts at 1000 HRS and will be held at the
war and conflict. Artwork depicting a Soldier New Joint Force Headquarters, 1636 Gold Star
with an angel’s wings reflecting the duty and Drive, Raleigh NC. To register or for more in-
selfless service expected of all the Guard.
“It is a true testimonial that leaders leave formation, please contact MSG Jimmy Bright at
for generations to come,” said Daily. 919-664-6000 ext 46843; SGT Kalithia Adams at
If you are interested in donating artwork, 919-664-6000 ext 46902; or CPT Matthew Boyle
please call 1st Lt. Dailey at 1-800-621-4136.
at 919-664-6000 ext 46829.
Paid Advertisement
The North Carolina Department
of the American Legion
Thanks You for Your Service to
Our State and Nation!
We invite you to visit any of our 334
Posts, statewide, visit our website
www.nclegion.org,
email us at nclegion@nc.rr.com,
or call 919-832-7506.
“For God and Country -
Still Serving Proudly.”
Tarheel Guardsman — December 2012/January 2013 — Page 5
6. NC National Guard Association & NCNG Combined Event Registration
Twin City Quarter, Winston-Salem, NC
25-27 April 2013
Association First
Rank Member Convention
Registrant’s Name _____________________________________ __________ Yes No Yes No
Spouse/Guest Name ___________________________________ __________ Yes No Yes No
Address ________________________________________________________ Unit:
City_______________________________ State________ Zip____________ ______________________
Telephone ____________________________E-mail_____________________________________________
COMBINED EVENT REGISTRATION FEES
Saturday Dinner Choices
Retirees & Spouse/Guest By 31 March *After 1 April
(based on rank at retirement) Per person Per person Total Attendee: Spouse/Guest:
E1-E4 & Spouse/Guest $20 $30 $
Beef Beef
Chicken
Chicken
E5-E7/WO1-WO2/O1-O2 & Spouse/Guest $35 $45 Vegetarian
Vegetarian
All other ranks & Spouse/Guest $40 $50
Seating Preference (if any)
Non-Military $35 $45
_____Joint Force Headquarters
Child(ren) (meal only) $20 $30 _____145th Airlift Wing
Credit Card Fee $3 _____60th Troop Command
_____130th MEB
TOTAL $
_____30th Armored Bde Combat Team
*We are unable to accept registration AFTER 15 April 2013
_____449th Theater Aviation Brigade
Attending Business Session: Attending Friday Dance: _____113th Sustainment Brigade
Member: Friday Yes No Member: Yes No
_____139th Regiment (Combat Arms)
Saturday Yes No Spouse/Guest: Yes No
_____Open Seating
Method of Payment: ____Check enclosed (payable to NCNGA) ____Charge my: ____MasterCard ____Visa
Account #________________________________ Expiration date ____________3 digit security code ______
Authorized Signature ____________________________________________________________________
There will be a $23 Fee for Returned Checks.
Complete & Return To:
NCNGA, 7410 Chapel Hill Rd. Raleigh, NC 27607 (Or Fax to: 919-859-4990 Or Call: 919-851-3390)
Links to on-line registration and hotel registration are available on our website at:
http://www.ncnga.org/CombinedEvent2
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7. COMBINED EVENT NC National Guard Association
INFORMATION &
The North Carolina National Guard Association’s
NC National Guard
Annual Convention, and the Enlisted and Officer
Military Balls are joining forces in 2013 for a spe- Combined Event
cial weekend of fun, fellowship and camaraderie. 25-27 April 2013
This event will be held 25-27 April 2013 at the
Twin City Quarter in Winston-Salem, NC. What Tentative Schedule of Events
is the Twin City Quarter? It is comprised of the
Marriott Hotel, Embassy Suites Hotel and Benton Thursday, 25 April 2013
Convention Center — all connected with a covered
walkway and in beautiful, downtown Winston- 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Educational Foundation Golf
Salem. Tournament - Tanglewood Golf
Why combine all these events? Well, we hope Club, Clemmons, NC
to save you some money and eliminate another
6:30 p.m. - until Educational Foundation Reverse
Guard related weekend. We really hope you will Drawing - Winston-Salem Armory
plan to come early and enjoy the activities of the
NC National Guard Association annual conven- Friday, 26 April 2013
tion. For one registration price, you can attend
the Business Sessions and learn about YOUR 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration/Exhibitors/
Association, attend the Friday night hospitality Silent Auction
rooms and dance — and then attend the grand
finale: The Combined Event Ball. 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. First Business Session
If you are able to come on Thursday, you 52nd Annual Convention
can participate in the NCNGA Educational
Foundation’s golf tournament and later that 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Enlisted/Junior Office Forum
evening, try your luck at winning $4,000 at the
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Hospitality Rooms Open
Foundation’s annual Reverse Drawing (ticket
required). Then you will have most of Friday to 8:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Dance/DJ/Cash Bar
enjoy a visit to Old Salem, the downtown arts
district, the Winston Cup Museum for race fans, the
Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, shopping, Saturday, 27 April 2013
or golf before joining the Association for their ac-
tivities on Friday afternoon/evening. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration/Exhibitors/
Hotel rooms are blocked for Thursday, Friday Silent Auction
and Saturday — so reserve your room today!
(Hotel information is on the back page.) 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Second Business Session
Are you a regular attendee to the NC National Awards & Installation Ceremonies
Guard Association Annual Convention? If so, don’t
worry — this is going to be a unique event and a lot 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. NCNGA Auxiliary Business Session
of fun. There will be a lot of attendees for the din-
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Unit Representative Workshop
ner and dance on Saturday evening, and the dress
will remind those of you that have been attending 12:00 noon Enlisted Awards Luncheon
for quite a few years of the “old times” when we
used to dress up for the Saturday evening event. 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Educational Foundation
You will also have the opportunity to meet the Annual Meeting
leadership of the NC National Guard and visit with
your current and former unit members. It is going 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Social Hour/Cash Bar/Hosp. Rms
to be fun and different — don’t miss this event!
5:45 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Dinner/Dance/Cash Bar
We look forward to seeing you there!
Tarheel Guardsman — December 2012/January 2013 — Page 7
9. PLAY GOLF AND SUPPORT
THE NCNGA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 10th Annual
FORMAT: 18-Hole Captain’s Choice
Danny E.
WHERE: Tanglewood Golf Club, Clemmons, NC 27012 Bowers
WHEN: Thursday, April 25, 2013 – Shotgun Start at 9:00 AM
ENTRY FEE: $65.00 (Make checks payable to NCNGA Educational Foundation, Inc.) Memorial
DEADLINE FOR REGISTERING: All checks must be received by Monday, 2 April 2013
TEAM PRIZES: 1st Place Team — 4th Place Team
Tournament
MAIL TO: NCNGA Educational Foundation, Inc., 7410 Chapel Hill Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
The cost includes cart and green fee, all prizes (Longest Drive Front and Back Nine,
A total of 80 golfers
were greeted with a
beautiful day for golf and a
Closest to the Hole All Par 3’s, Hole in One All Par 3’s, Putting Contest at Conclusion golf course in prime condi-
of Round, Door Prizes) and Driving Range prior to round. Mulligans may be purchased tion to host a great event.
for $5.00 (3 for $10.00). Money from mulligans will be added to the donation s to the Piney Point Golf Club was
NCNGA Educational Foundation. Cost for Putting Contest is $10.00. Prize for Putting the proud host of this event
Contest is 50/50 split the pot on the cost, with the remainder also added to the donations to for the 10th year in a row.
the NCNGA Educational Foundation. The 10th Annual Danny
E. Bowers Memorial
You may put together your own team or sign up individually and I will place you on a Tournament was a proud
team. tribute to the man the tour-
nament was named after.
For additional information, contact Terry Westbrook at (919) 664-6393 Danny was an avid golfer,
which makes it fitting to
Open to all golfers during the 52nd NCNGA Annual Convention in Winston-Salem, NC host a golf tournament in
and their guests. All proceeds go to the NCNGA Educational Foundation. Check must his name every year. He
accompany entry form. Convention attendance not required to enter tournament. Entry fee was also a long-time mem-
will be returned if tournament is cancelled due to rain. ber of the NC Air National
Guard and a proud member
If you would like to register as a team, all four entry forms must be submitted together of the military. This tourna-
with checks totaling $260.00. ment raises funds for schol-
arships that are awarded
Name ____________________________________
through the NCNGA
Address_______________________________________________________________ Educational Foundation.
The scholarships are named
Phone: (home) _________________________ (work) _________________________ in honor of Danny E.
Bowers. The tournament
I declare myself physically able to compete in this event. I waive all rights for claims for would not have been a
injury or illness which may occur during this event. success without the help
family, friends, players
Signature:__________________________ Date:_____________________ and sponsors to contribute
and help in many different
NCNGA Educational Foundation estimates the value for each entrant to be $45.00. Chari- ways.
table contributions are deductible only to the extent that they exceed the value of any Recipients of this
goods and services received. Your cancelled check is acknowledgement of your contribu- year’s Danny E. Bowers
tion. Memorial Scholarship were
Harley Davis, Eliza Green
and Alannah Wagner.
Biltmore Tickets — Only $35 each**
(Gate/Online prices - $49-$64)
Biltmore is delighted to offer members of NC National Guard Association a special discount
on estate admission tickets. Biltmore is a unique 8,000-acre estate nestled in the scenic Blue
Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. (Biltmore discount tickets are for NCNGA
members and their families only.) **Does not apply to candle-light tour tickets.
Discount tickets can be purchased by contacting Kathy Ford at the NCNGA — 1-800-821-
6159 ext 2 or you can purchase the discounted tickets at http://www.biltmore.com/ncnga.
Tarheel Guardsman — December 2012/January 2013 — Page 9
10. Travel Suggestions from our Members:
A
few of our members have been sending military bases state-side and all are staffed with very professional
me information on their travels and people who don’t hesitate to make your stay enjoyable.” — CW3 (Ret)
when they stay at military lodging or Asa Russ
campgrounds. If there is somewhere you have Another member wrote to tell me about the Kennedy Space Center
been and would like to have it mentioned, in Florida, which operates the Kennedy Athletic, Recreation, and Social
please send them to me at teri.gregory.foster@ (KARS) Park. The KARS Parks are operated and maintained by non-ap-
gmail.com. propriated funds generated by the Exchange Stores, Child Development
“My wife and I have spent several Center and KARS Park membership and facility usage fees. Until
Christmas’ at the Hale Koa on Ft DeRussy recently, KARS Park was only open to NASA employees and military
AFRC in Honolulu. The Hale Koa is located assigned at the Kennedy Space Center, along with family and friends.
on Waikiki Beach. This is as fine a hotel as you However, they recently opened KARS Park to active duty and retired
will find, great location, good food, BX military personnel. Note that the KARS Park website still hasn’t been
on-site and great room rates. Excellent en- changed to mention military are eligible.
tertainment is offered during the week at very KARS Park has numerous outdoor recreational facilities, including
modest prices. Past experience dictates making a RV Park and campground. There’s 104 RV sites that include water
reservations months in advance especially dur- and electric. They also have 2 dump stations. You do need to purchase
ing the Christmas season. If you are looking an annual KARS Park membership, which is only $15 a year.
for more adventure the Kilauea Military Camp Another place to keep in mind, if you are planning a trip to Florida,
on the Big Island is a great place to stay. It is is the Key West Naval Air Station in Key West. One of our members
located on the Kilauea National Volcano Park. visited this location and said it was very nice and reasonably priced.
Small cabins dot the camp and are quiet nice. For more information on military campgrounds, check out this site:
Just a short drive to see active volcanoes and http://www.militarycampgrounds.us/.
great hiking trails. We have visited several Happy Travels!
In Memoriam
Listed below are members (and non-members), spouses and dependent children that have recently passed away. If we
have missed someone, please contact the Editor, Teri Foster at teri.gregory.foster@gmail.com or 800-821-6159 ext 1.
Juanita H. Smith Kenneth M. Jeremy F. Hardison* Thomas W. Carlee “Ray”
Spouse of Funderburke 514th MP Co Throneburg, Jr. Earnhardt, Jr.
Clyde L. Smith Charlotte, NC Maysville, NC Mebane, NC Raleigh, NC
Lowell, NC 9 September 2012 1 October 2012 21 October 2012 3 November 2012
16 August 2011
Bobbie L. Massey Eddie N. Clark Stacy H. Bolton, Jr. Talmage “Clem”
Gisela Eubanks Spouse of Apex, NC Stedman, NC Rowland
Spouse of George R. Massey, Jr. 2 October 2012 23 October 2012 Hampstead, NC
Marvin W. Eubanks Zebulon, NC 4 November 2012
Washington, NC 12 September 2012 Bill E. Holbrooks George P. Vincent
30 July 2012 Stanfield, NC Denver, NC Donte L. Tatum
Ernest A. Epley 4 October 2012 24 October 2012 Son of
Samuel T. Gragg Morganton, NC Danny L. Tatum
Michael R. Sherrill
Hudson, NC 22 September 2012 James A. Barwick EEE 113th SUS BDE
Stanley, NC
18 August 2012 Mount Olive, NC Greensboro, NC
6 October 2012
Thomas J. Butler IV* 25 October 2012 5 November 2012
Joseph E. Orland 514th MP Co Brenda Dores
Kannapolis, NC Leland, NC Spouse of Bennie H. Deal Jason A. Smallwood
26 August 2012 1 October 2012 Haynes B. Dores Morganton, NC 881st EN CO FWD
Mount Olive, NC 27 October 2012 Aulander, NC
Kevin Jaimes Donna Rae Johnson* 10 October 2012 5 November 2012
Det 1 NCARNG RRB 514th MP Co John F. Perkinson, Jr.
Tarboro, NC Raeford, NC Amber D. Bolton Henderson, NC *Killed in Action
7 September 2012 1 October 2012 HHC 105th EN BN (CBT) 1 November 2012
Raeford, NC
21 October 2012
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11. What is Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Lending?
By Barbara Bennett, Investor Education Specialist, NC Secretary of State Securities Division
Peer–to-peer lending, also known as social lend- Lenders review loan listings and choose specific borrower postings to
ing, person-to-person lending or P2P, allows indi- bid on and fund.
viduals and small businesses to obtain unsecured The platform may perform only a minimal check of the borrower’s
loans from other persons. A fundamental compo- credit information, income, bankruptcy records or claimed plans for the
nent of P2P lending is the use of the Internet as a funds loaned.
marketplace. Recent economic downturns caused Peer-to-peer lenders make consumer loans and often issue securities,
financial institutions to be increasingly cautious possibly making them eligible to be regulated by the U.S. Securities and
about making loans. Through online P2P lend- Exchange Commission (SEC), state regulators or state banking regulators.
ing, borrowers generally obtain loans that would The notes issued however, are not FDIC-insured, nor are they guaranteed
otherwise be difficult or costly to obtain from by any federal or state agency. Default rates on P2P loans may be unusually
traditional banks. high, exceeding 25% on some platforms. There may well be very good
Loan matchmakers on P2P lending websites, reasons why a bank would not lend to the borrower.
called “platforms,” connect those who need Protect yourself! Be skeptical of investment opportunities on the
money (borrowers) with people looking for an Internet. Online newsletters, message boards and chat rooms are potential
investment (lenders). With an endless variety havens for scams. Do your homework, verify all information and only
of loan structures, it’s difficult to generalize the invest money you can afford to lose.
risks. The P2P lending business model is still in When considering any investment, protect yourself from fraud by
its infancy and some borrowers may be unsea- contacting the NC Securities Division at 919-733-3924 or 800-688-4507
soned businesses. Loans are unsecured, leaving for background and licensing information. One simple phone call could
investors no legal ability to pursue borrowers for help you spot the red flags of fraud and avoid losing your money on a
loan default. scam. Visit our website at www.sosnc.com to read more about Peer-to-Peer
The borrower typically is an individual or Lending and all our other great literature, including the new editions of the
small business that posts a loan request with a Financial Field Manual; The Personal Finance Guide For Military Families
brief narrative describing the anticipated use of and Salute to Smart Investing.
the loaned funds.
Tarheel Guardsman — December 2012/January 2013 — Page 11
12. Legacy Bridge Program
L
ast year, Active Associate Representa- new revenue sources take a hit during lean times.
tive Al Rose introduced a program Please consider joining us in the Legacy Bridge Program. And, if
that is designed to financially carry the you would like to remember or honor someone, please consider making
Association through our present fiscal transi- a donation in their name. Take a few minutes to fill out the application
tion period. As we move from a system where and to write a check. Al and his team have started us in the right direc-
we depended on our investments and insurance tion. It is up to us now to make it happen.
premiums to pay our Association’s expenses Questions? Please call us at 919-851-3390.
to one that will rely on new revenue sources to
cover our budget, the Legacy Bridge Program
will provide the interim funds to meet budget
costs until the transition is complete. Our *Our Newest Members of the
projection is that this should occur within 2-3
years, and as such it is a closed end program. Legacy Bridge Program:
The short-term plan is to use the income
from the Legacy Bridge Program until our
new revenue sources come on-line allowing 235. Ben D. Hudson
us to insulate our investments so that they are 236. Allen C. Unger
allowed to grow over the long-term. At the end 237. John A. Varnum
of 2-3 years, the new revenue sources, along 238. In Honor of CH (COL) (Ret) Ray K. Hodge
with insurance premiums, will be our main in-
come sources and the Legacy Bridge Program
will close.
Long-term, we hope to reach an invest- *As of press time
ment fund goal of $3 million. At that point,
even at a modest 4%, the Association could
survive indefinitely should our insurance and
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13. Help Your Association –
Run for the NCNGA Executive Council!
The Nominating & Credentials Committee is actively seeking qualified candidates to run for Executive
Council seats. Upcoming vacancies for each major command will be filled at the next convention to be
held 25-27 April 2013 at the Twin City Quarters in Winston-Salem, NC.
Qualifications to run for office: you must be a member of the North Carolina National Guard
Association and have served on an active committee within the past five years (except Junior Council
members).
If you are qualified (see above) and interested in being an important part of your Association,
complete the application below and mail to the NCNGA. If you have any questions, please contact Teri
Foster at the NCNGA 1-800-821-6159 ext 1 (teri.gregory.foster@gmail.com).
2013-2014 Indicate office you want to be considered for:
Application for Nomination
Candidate for the Executive Council ___ President (at large)
North Carolina National Guard Association ___ Vice President (at large)
Name ___ 30th ABCT – Council Seat
___ 130th MEB – Two (2) Council Seats
Home Address
___ 60th Troop Command – Two (2) Council Seats
City State Zip ___ JFHQ-NC – Council Seat
Home Telephone No. ___ HQ 449th Theatre Avn Bde – Council Seat
___ 139th Regiment (CA) – Two (2) Council Seats
Business Telephone No.
___ HQ 113th Sustainment Bde – Council Seat
Unit ___ Air National Guard – Council Seat
Email address: ___ Junior Council – Council Seat
___ Associate Membership – Council Seat
Attach a list of your current/past committee Deadline for submitting applications: 1 April 2013
and/or Executive Council involvement.
NCNGA Educational Foundation Fundraiser Raffle
The North Carolina National Guard Association Educational Foundation will have a raffle with
the Grand Prize of $2,000 and a second prize of $100. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 and
can be purchased from any NCNGA Educational Foundation Board Member or by contacting
Peggy Robinson at 1-800-821-6159 ext. 5.
The drawing will be held during the 2013 Convention in Winston-Salem.
(Winner assumes all responsibility for local, state & federal taxes)
Would you like to win this Stanley Tool Box?
Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 and can be purchased
from any NCNGA Educational Foundation Board Member or
by contacting Peggy Robinson at 1-800-821-6159 ext. 5.
The drawing will be held during the 2013 Convention in
Winston-Salem.
Tarheel Guardsman — December 2012/January 2013 — Page 13
14. 875th Engineer Company Makes a Dent in Afghanistan
By U.S. Army Capt. Kent Caldwell, 505th Engineer Battalion
BALKH PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Camp
John Pratt construction reached another mile-
stone this week as the 875th Engineer Company
(Horizontal) completed the large earthen din-
ing facility pad and started excavation of the
storm water retention pond.
The storm water retention pond project
will be essential to drainage of the 880-acre
camp, which was recently dedicated and
named after fallen US Chief Warrant Officer
5 John C. Pratt. The camp is purposed as an
alternate retrograde staging area for troops and
equipment leaving Afghanistan.
The construction of Camp John Pratt
retrograde facilities is currently the largest
troop-based construction effort and ranks as the
number one construction priority in Afghanistan.
It has significant strategic importance as the 2014
International Security Assistance Force with-
drawal deadline approaches. A loader gathers base material used for roads and other infrastruc-
The 411th Engineer Brigade, known as ture at Camp John Pratt. Soldiers of the 875th Engineer Company
Joint Task Force Empire, manages a joint work sunrise to sunset readying Camp John Pratt to serve as a
engineer task force composed of Army and Air major retrograde staging area in northern Afghanistan. (Photo by
Force engineers to accomplish this expansive US Army Capt. William Dudley, Task Force Hurricane)
construction mission. The 875th falls under
the direct operational control of Task Force cut and fill operations where the prior unit left off. The high sense of
Hurricane, a conglomeration of active, reserve, urgency continued as they transitioned to the storm water retention pond
and National Guard engineer units led by due to the approaching wet weather season. The equipment operators
members of the 841st Engineer Battalion out of will move more than 675,000 cubic yards of earth in 60 days. The end
Miami, FL. result will make a large dent in the Afghanistan countryside approxi-
The 875th Engineer Company hit the mately 27 acres by an average of 15 feet deep. Capt. William Dudley,
ground running in Afghanistan and continued 875th Company Commander, acknowledges the challenges inherent in
the project.
“The details of Camp John Pratt
construction as an overall mission are
very complex. The storm-water pond
construction, as well as many of the
other projects on this camp, allow for the
opportunity for me to use all the military
occupational specialties under my com-
mand and develop each soldier’s job
proficiency and leadership skills.”
Soldiers of the 875th Engineer Com-
pany use scrapers to excavate a
storm water drainage pond at Camp
John Pratt. The camp will serve as
a staging area for troop and equip-
ment withdrawing from Afghanistan.
(Photo by US Army Capt. William
Dudley, Task Force Hurricane)
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15. 875th EN CO
Submitted by SFC Willie N. Nethery, Operations NCO, 875th Engineer Company
The 875th Engineer Company Field Maintenance Team has been working around the clock since arriving in Afghanistan
on 15 August. They have brought equipment from 38% fully mission capable to 70% as of 25 September.
Members of the 875th maintenance team are shown
(left and below) constructing a new facility to perform
maintenance activities out of the weather and sun.
Maintenance operations were being conducted in a open
field when the unit arrived. The new area is called “Castle
Compound.” The road leading to the new maintenance
area will be named “Workhorse Way” in honor of the unit.
SGT Donald Brock repairs a
roller at old maintenance site.
Combat Patch Ceremony
T he 875th Engineer Company combat patch
ceremony was held on Camp Marmal
on 19 October. The 875th is attached to the
841st Engineer Battalion while stationed in
Afghanistan.
The Soldiers of the 875th Engineer Company
from North Wilkesboro and Lexington, NC
were honored on 19 October 2012 when they
were awarded the 130th Maneuver Enhancement
Brigade (MEB) shoulder sleeve insignia as a
"combat patch." The unit received this honor by
serving under the 130th MEB for over 30 consecu-
tive days in a deployed status.
The 875th is currently stationed in northern
Afghanistan conducting Engineer operations.
The 875th is led by Commander CPT William
M. Dudley from Concord, NC, and 1SG Ted A. SPC Reggie Shumate (guidon bearer) from Mulberry, NC and
Leonhardt from Dallas, NC. 841st CSM Paul Duros with the Marmal mountains as a back drop.
Tarheel Guardsman — December 2012/January 2013 — Page 15
16. Tarheel Guardsman Periodicals
NC National Guard Assoc. U. S. Postage
7410 Chapel Hill Road PAID
Raleigh, NC 27607-5047 Raleigh, NC
Please plan to attend the 2013 Combined Event — 25 - 27 April 2013.
See pages 6-7 for registration information.
The Twin City Quarter is
comprised of the
Marriott Hotel, Embassy Suites Hotel
and Benton Convention Center —
all connected with a covered walkway, in
beautiful, downtown Winston-Salem.
Embassy Suites —
Room Rate $107 plus tax
1-800-696-6107
Marriott —
Room Rate $97 plus tax
1-800-320-0934
Make your
reservations early!
Rooms are limited and
the cut-off is
31 March 2013.
(See NCNGA website
(www.ncnga.org)
for registration and
hotel information.)
