1. Liberty Times
TASK FORCE
MOUNTAIN EAGLE
277TH AVIATION
SUPPORT BATTALION
HOT TOPICS
 No Alpha FRG
V O L U M E I , I S S U E 2 8 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 2 .
Meeting.
 No Bravo FRG

Meeting.
Charlie FRG Meet-
ing: Thursday,
Eagle Commander’s Corner
September 13,
2012, 4:30pm, that our Soldiers need to feel like tional brief which will lay out the road
Company Head- their family is cared for and we will face together for the next year.
quarters. ready should he or she have to It will also give me the opportunity to
 HSC FRG Meeting: answer the call of duty. This describe the battalion‘s family readiness
Thursday, Septem- feeling extends to the Spouses of framework and highlight the numerous
ber 13, 2012, those Soldiers who need to feel resources available to you, the Army
5:00pm at HSC loved, secured and cared by their Family. You can also expect to see
Classroom, Soldier Spouse and an institution many events populating the calendar.
20345 Anaconda Rd
By LTC Enrique Ortiz that relies on their sacrifices to You will see a Halloween Organiza-
Battalion Commander achieve its mission. Extended tional Day, Thanksgiving food drives,
families of single Soldiers are Christmas gift drives, and even an end
Mountain Eagle Families, also just as critical to this feeling. of year holiday event. You can also
I just finish publishing my Single Soldiers have significant expect a second battalion level meeting
command philosophy for the others that deserve to know what in December to educate all the families
battalion. This document shares is going on with their loved ones on our general deployment process and
my command beliefs and also and may also need support. In procedures for family notifications, key
identifies what my priorities are the end, we cannot forget that we callers, go teams and care teams, social
CONTACTS going to be during my tenure. are all just one family. media, etc. Next year is still open on
Most new commanders come in I recognize the criticality of the calendar but we will plan more so-
BATTALION STAFF
and publish this document based these feelings and my obligation cial events and also focus on scenario
DUTY DESK
on their own experience and val- as your Commander to care for based rehearsals of the procedures we
315-774-1200
ues; however, I took two months you and get you ready. My Com- learned during this year‘s training.
CHAPLAIN to get to know this battalion be- pany Commanders and I have a There are so many moving pieces in
(MAJ) JOHNSON fore publishing my philosophy. I plan to meet this obligation. One our organization, but caring for you and
315-774-1207 am very happy I did. I have of the first things they will do is getting you ready for contingencies are
learned many things during that to make personal contact with all two fundamental and permanent compo-
FAMILY READINESS time but what is most clear to me the immediate families here in nents of our success. I believe we have
SUPPORT now is that our Soldier‘s combat the Drum community. This is a good plan and with your help we can
ASSISTANT (FRSA) readiness is predicated on three important to us because of two make it a reality. Thank you for all you
MICHELE GALLOWAY fundamentals before he or she reasons. First, I want to let you do and give. I know you don‘t hear this
315-774-1206 can come to work ready to train know that we care and second we affirmation enough but never forget that
to go to combat. The first two need to ask for your help in we (the Army, the Division, the Brigade
MILITARY FAMILY are individual and personal. Sol- standing up our volunteer support and Task Force Mountain Eagle) truly
LIFE CONSULTANT diers must possess the right disci- network. In the next couple of appreciate your selfless sacrifices.
(MFLC)
pline and must be fit mentally months, I will hold my initial
315-405-7449
and physically before anything family briefs laying out what the
315-212-6919
else. However, the very next next year will look like for the TF
ARMY COMMUNITY
priority is the need for family Mountain Eagle Family. This is
SERVICE (ACS)
readiness and caring. I believe an extremely important informa-
INFORMATION
AND REFERRAL Family Readiness Group Advisor’s Updates
315-772-6557
1-800-826-0886 B y D i a n a O r t i z teers to build each Company Soldiers and their families
FRG Advisor team. I encourage everyone within the Company. Please
MILITARY
ONESOURCE
to either speak to your single keep in mind that your Com-
Mountain Eagle Soldiers & soldier representative or the pany’s FRG is only as fun
1-800-342-9647
Families, FRG leader to find out how and efficient as its members
we are starting to gear you, your spouse or your make it. These coming months
up and welcoming volun- parents can support other will be training months for
For the rest of the article, go to page 8.

2. PAGE 2
Headquarters & Support Company - Battle Penguins
bers and Soldiers that attended. HSC is in need of volunteers,
We had a great turnout of people specifically for key callers. Key
and it showed that people care callers are the people who have a
about our organization. set amount of spouses/family mem-
bers that they are responsible for
calling when any information is
needed to be passed out. If anyone
is interested, please contact myself
By CPT Natalie Nissen or our FRG leader, Dawnmarie
HSC Company Commander
Degrave.
Hello Families of HSC 277
HSC Families/Soldiers
ASB,
September will be flying by
at Remington Park
before we know it. This month is enjoying Org Day!
full of training throughout the
entire brigade. The FRG will
also begin stepping up their ac-
tivity by incorporating fundrais- The next company FRG meet-
ers and events for single Soldiers ing is on 13 September at the HSC,
and families. 277 ASB classroom, Building Natalie Nissen
The company‘s organiza- 20345, Anaconda Road (on the Talon 6
tional day on 27 July was a great airfield). If families would like free (315)774-1465
success. I would like to person- child care, please contact Ms. natalie.nissen@us.army.mil
ally thank all of the family mem- Michele Galloway, 774-1206.
HSC Family Readiness Group Notes
Dawn Marie DeGrave
HSC FRG Leader
Happy School Days, it's that
time of year when parents are
jumping up and down because
school is going to be right
around the corner.
Lets pray for a healthy school
year. Even though it is still sum-
mer, some bugs are playing hide
and seek. So pile on the soap,
anti-bacterial gel and so on so
we can have germ free kids HSC FRG Leader Dawn-
Marie DeGrave preparing
to cut the cake for HSC
DawnMarie DeGrave
Families/Soldiers at Org
HSC ORG DAY!!
315-777-6152
Dawnmarie.Degrave
Day!
@us.army.mil
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3. VOLUME I, ISSUE 28
PAGE 3
Alpha Company - Atlas
By CPT Bryan Bolin what we have to do if it weren‘t for
A Company Commander the families supporting us. I appreci-
ate all that you do and wish you the
Greetings Alpha Company fami- best.
lies!
The next couple of months are ―On our shoulders!‖
going to be demanding on you Sol-
diers. We have several support
missions coming throughout Sep-
tember and October. We will be
sending information to the families
through the FRG so that you are
informed. Also, during our Sep-
tember FRG meeting we are invit-
ing LTC Ortiz to come and speak
to our families about the road
ahead and the road to war. We
will send out the dates and location
when details are finalized.
If anyone is interested in volun-
teering for the FRG feel free to
stop by the office and talk to me
about which position interests you.
We are looking for a new FRG
Leader as well as key callers. I
want to take this opportunity to
thank all of the families of Alpha
Company for all that you do and
all your support. We could not do
Alpha Company Family Readiness Group Updates
Sarah Popp hope that everybody had a great Block Set up Crew
A Company FRG Leader Leave and enjoyed the fun filled sunny SGT Popp, SGT Smith, E.,SPC
days with the Family. Peeples, SPC Alcalde, SPC Vil-
Hello Alpha Eagle Family,
I would like to give a BIG Thank you chez, SPC Santos, PFC Dolan,
to all those who helped with the Alpha SPC Daniels, E., SPC McCarthy,
By the time that this newsletter is
ORG day. Family Members Candy SPC Pezner, SPC Quiles
published the Family and I will be well
Kinne & Thelma Webb: you two are Grill Masters
on our way to Fort Polk, LA. So this
awesome and I‘m so glad you were SGT Popp
will be my last newsletter article. I will
there to help and keep me going. I could SGT Kinne
miss you all dearly. When you have
not have made this day happen without Clean up Crew
been with the same group of people for
you. I know we had a few hiccups early 1st Squad
almost 5 years (that‘s a long time in the
that morning, but we got everything SGT Kinne
Army Life) We build some really good SPC Webb
done and I hope that everybody enjoyed
friendships, And those friendships are Thanks Alpha!
the Day.
what is making this move a little harder
than I thought it would be. I hope that
Thanks again everybody,
the support and the friendships continue
Alpha Family STRONG.
without me here. The Alpha Family is
Former Alpha FRG Leader Sarah
Strong and I have faith that it will. I
Popp…Out.

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Bravo Company - Hangar Rats
By MAJ Del Boyer
B Company Commander
Bravo Company Family Readiness Group Updates
Karri Boyer
B Company FRG Leader
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5. VOLUME I, ISSUE 28 PAGE 5
Charlie Company - Ravens
(CPN) teams to support the exercise position of distinct honor within the
that took place over a two week period Army. Since December, 1SG Adelbert
on Fort Drum, NY‘s training area. Dunn had served in the position, guiding
Each CPN team consists of four Ravens and mentoring all of the Soldiers in the
By CPT Matthew Thompson and their computer and satellite equip- company into an outstanding young or-
C Company Commander ment that gives commanders access to ganization. We welcome in 1SG John
I hope everyone had a chance to secure voice and data, essentially ac- Rogers and his family, joining us from a
enjoy a couple of weeks off for block cess to the internet to communicate and tour in Korea, and we know that he will
leave at the beginning of July and collaborate to complete their assigned take care of us and lead us on to even big-
hopefully that was an enjoyable time missions. It is an incredibly important ger and better accomplishments as we
spent with loved ones. The Ravens job and critical to the success of those prepare for the next fight. The next few
were immediately back at work the units. The four CPN teams provided months will have the Ravens spreading
week after block leave, preparing for support to 2nd Brigade Combat Team‘s out all over the country to support major
the 10th Mountain Division‘s major B & C Troops, 1-89 Cavalry Squadron, training events to prepare the 10th Combat
summer exercise, dubbed Mountain and A Company, 2-14 Infantry Battal- Aviation Brigade for future combat opera-
Peak. Charlie Company sent out ion, and our own Combat Aviation Bri- tions. If you have been considering get-
four of our Command Post Node gade‘s, 6-6 Cavalry Squadron. Each of ting more involved in the FRG, now is
the teams did an outstanding job sup- definitely the time to get on board! Enjoy
Online VMIS FRG porting the units and we received much the last couple weeks of summer, winter is
kudos from the supported units on their fast approaching!
Volunteer Registration performance.
Visit www.myarmyonesource.com This month we also had a transition CPT Matthew K. Thompson
in our first sergeant position. For those 315-774-1056
There are options to Login with your of you who may not be familiar, the Matthew.k.thompson1@us.army.mil
username and password or Register if first sergeant is the highest ranking
you don‘t have a profile. enlisted Soldier in the company and a
Fill out your information.
When you‘ve created a profile, click on
―Volunteer‖ on the top right section of
Charlie Company First Sergeant
the page. This will take you to the Vol- By 1SG John D. Rogers that all of you have worked so hard to
C Company First Sergeant
unteer Management Information System build. Please know that my door is al-
(VMIS) ways open. Thank you all in advance
It brings me great pleasure
Click on ―Opportunity Locator‖ for my wife, Mison, my two sons, for your service, support, and sacrifice
Select ―Fort Drum‖ under Military and I to be a part of the Raven Fam- you all have given to the unit, the Army,
Community and ―FRG: 10 AVN– 277‖ ily. I would like to thank each of and our fine Nation.
under the Organization and click Search. you for welcoming me with open
Choose the volunteer position you‘d like arms into the Company, My family 1SG John D. Rogers
to apply for. When the new page loads, will join me at the end of this month 315-774-1058
click Apply. and I know you will do the same for John.d.rogers32.mil@mail.mil
them. It is definitely an honor and a
Check out the FRSA Flash! privilege to be serving amongst each
The 277th ASB FRSA Flash has lots of and every one of you. I look forward
in-formation and is our Bi-weekly News-
letter for our Family Members and Sol-
to getting out and meeting all the Sol-
diers. If you are not receiving the FRSA diers and Family members over the
Flash, please contact the 277th FRSA next few weeks. I have heard nothing
Michele Galloway at 315-774-1206 or but great things about Charlie Com-
Michele.e.galloway@us.army.mil.
pany. I know together we can con-
tinue to maintain the great reputation

6. PAGE 6
There is a time for everything!!!
DID YOU KNOW?
By CPT Steven Love Mountain Eagle 277 battalion, ships are where the greatest joys in
THANKS! You have supported me life will be experienced. Truly that
Army Community Service in ways that have made my life is where the greatest pain comes
(ACS) has clinical Military There is an appointed time for
everything. And there is a time much richer. A man should not be from as well. To live life well is to
Family Life Consultants for every event under heaven— measured by the possessions he has love life, to love life is to love and
(MFLCs) available for walk- 2
A time to give birth and a time or the awards or accolades he ac- be loved. You cannot do that if you
in confidential consults? If to die; A time to plant and a time quires but by the way he loves and don‘t find strength, meaning and
you feel you need some- to uproot what is planted. he is loved. 277 I have felt the joy that only God can give. My
one to talk to or are hav-
3
A time to kill and a time to heal; Love! Relationships have been a faith has been my foundation, a
A time to tear down and a time to great part of my ‗time‘ here and strength that settles me in the
ing marital problems, that would not be possible without storms and balances me in the emo-
please call them at 315-212 build up.
4
A time to weep and a time to you and those who have moved on. tional times. From there I find the
-6919 or just stop by M-F laugh; A time to mourn and a As I move forward I do so remem- ability to live well and to love oth-
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. time to dance. bering what and who has helped me ers and to love life. So may you
5
A time to throw stones and a be better and stronger for my next find in your time the ability to love
ACS also has a Financial time to gather stones; A time to chapter. I have benefitted im- God, love others and love life. May
Readiness Program that embrace and a time to shun em- mensely from my time here, and your time here be a season where
bracing. from the many people who have you look back and say in this time I
provides free counseling or 6 helped me, far too many to mention lived, I loved and I and others are
A time to search and a time to
advice on financial matters? here. better for it!
give up as lost; A time to keep
They can provide all types and a time to throw away. What do I leave with you? Two God Bless the great people who
of financial assistance: pull 7
A time to tear apart and a time things I have spoken of often. make up 277! Welcome to SPC
credit reports, budgeting, to sew together; A time to be First, the 4 Pillars. We are made Chris Holle, 277‘s new BN Chap-
debt management, invest- silent and a time to speak. Spiritually, Physically, Mentally lain assistant. He will be assisting
8
A time to love and a time to and Relationally. To Live well is to the Soldiers and navigating people
ing, etc. Call 772-0050 for
hate; A time for war and a time take care of all these and to keep in areas of ministry and the re-
more info. them balanced. Secondly, I have sources that are available.
for peace. Ecclesiastes 3
My time has come to move signed off on my letters with saying
on. For those in our community Love Big, Live Well. I do not be- LOVE BIG, LIVE WELL!
of the Freedom and Liberty, lieve you will love life if you do Chaplain Love
Behavioral Health Con- not live by loving people. Relation-
tacts: Suicide Resources/
Hotlines CONTACT INFORMATION
BN Staff Duty 774-1200
Connor Clinic Appoint- 24-hour BDE Staff Duty 774-1100
ment Line: 315-772-2778 FRSA 774-1206 email michele.e.galloway.civ@mail.mil
FRG Leaders
After Hours Emergency HSC – Dawn Marie DeGrave cell: 315-777-6152; email
Services (Holidays and Dawnmarie.degrave@us.army.mil
Weekends) Before 9:00 A Co – TBA
pm: Acute Care Clinic, B Co—Karri Boyer-cell: 315-767-6067, email Bco.277_frg@yahoo.com
315-772-5236 C Co—Megan Wilson-cell: 818-279-3927, email M-MURDOCK@HOTMAIL.COM
After 9:00 pm: Samaritan FRG Advisors
Medical Center Emer- Marion Harris - cell: 315-955-9106, email MISSA93DE@YAHOO.DE
gency Department: 315- Diana Ortiz – cell: 571-228-1962, email dianaortiz2410@gmail.com
785-4100
Local 24-Hour Crisis Line:
315-785-4516
National Suicide Preven-  Baby Safety Month
tion Lifeline: 1-800-273- L  Hispanic Heritage Month
O !!!
TALK O S  Self Improvement Month
Suicide Prevention Action CH IN
S G  National Courtesy Month
Network (SPAN):
ww.spanusa.org BE  Labor Day
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7. VOLUME I, ISSUE 28 PAGE 7
September 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Training/Classes 1
FRG Suspenses
BDE/BN/CO FRG
Meetings/Training/
Events
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
HOLIDAY
SCHOOL STARTS!!!
9 10 11 KEY 12 13 FRG LDR 14 15
CALLER TRAIN- TRAINING IN-
FORMAL
ING @ ACS
FUNDS TRAIN-
ING @ ACS
16 17 TREASURER 18 19 20 21 22
REPORT/
NEWSLETTER
SUBMISSION
DUE
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
Community Events Upcoming Key Caller Need Help?
Call or visit Military
Class Dates:
 Super Sign-Up, September 6th, 9am- September 11th
OneSource to find infor-
3pm, Commons. All Classes are at ACS from mation about taxes, par-
 BOSS Beach Bash, September 7th, 2-3:30 p.m. or 5-6:30p.m. enting, deployments,
11am-4pm, Remington Park. finances, taxes, counsel-
 In Her Shoes, September 7th, 9:30- Call Mobilization and Deployment to ing, PCS moves & more!
11:30am, Call 772-0593. register at 315-772-0470.
 Teen Block Party, September
Personal Financial Counselor is avail-
8th,Youth Center.
able . Call him at 315-523-3765 to
 Family Night, September 11th, Com-
help set up a budget, check your
mons.
credit, develop a plan to get out of
 Teen Lock-In, September 14th, Youth
debt, get started investing, or what-
Center.
ever you need assistance with. You
 BOSS 5-K Run, September 15th, BOSS
can also always call Financial Readi-
 NYC/Yankees Game Trip, September ness at 772-0050 for this same type of
15th, Parks and Recreation. assistance.

8. PAGE 8
Family Readiness Group Advisor’s Updates, continued
volunteers and help to get to know images in our newsletter and once we
each other. Our goal is to build a find the perfect picture, we will create
strong support system for each Com- a new BN T-shirt. Ideas or designs can
pany. There always is someone be sent to our FRSA. The final choice
somewhere caring about the Soldier and the designer or photographer who
when he or she is deployed. Every- created that image will receive a price!
one is welcome to participate in your Submissions to: Michele.e.Galloway.
FRG. By everyone I mean your civ@mail.mil. We will offer a
spouse, parents, grandparents or girl- monthly QUIZ! Lets see how well
friend. Training will be provided and you know Ft. Drum and the surround-
volunteering an hour or two a month ing area. Send your answers via email
will make a difference for families to our FRSA and she will hand out a
and Soldiers. I look forward to meet $25 gift card to one correct answer
all the great FRG volunteers in up- each month. Winners will also be men-
coming events and trainings! tioned in our upcoming Newsletters.
On a second note we are calling all This quiz is open for all 277 ASB sol-
the photographers in the Battalion. diers and direct family members. En-
If you took a picture that best repre- joy & have fun while getting to know
sents the Battalion, please email it to your community!
our FRSA Michele Galloway. Pic-
tures that best represent your fellow
soldiers, the area and our great sol-
diers while they perform their daily
work. We will share those captured
Eye On The Eagle SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW – Quiz
You can win a $25 Gift Card! Send your correct answers to our FRSA: Michele.e.Galloway.civ@mail.mil.
She will draw one winner per month 5 days after the Newsletter is sent out. Hurry and Good luck!
September Quiz:
After a visit to the local Thompson Zoo in Watertown:
1- How many exhibits are sponsored by the 10th Mountain Division?
2- What are the three warning signs of a skunk before he sprays his special perfume?
3- How many gray wolfs are in the Zoo?
4- Name 5 common songbirds of northern New York
5- What are the other 4 colors that black bears can be?
6- Name a breakfast, lunch and dinner choice for Otters
Now to our wonderful Ft. Drum area:
7-How many islands can be found between Kingston and Brockville?
8- What is Tug Hill?
9- Fort Drum consists of how many acres?
Lets see who read the August FRSA Flash!
10- What must you do in order to learn life skills?
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9. PAGE9
PICTURES
The Ravens form up for the
Change of Responsibility
ceremony between 1SG
Adelbert Dunn and 1SG
John Rogers on August 3,
2012.
1SG Adelbert Dunn ad-
dresses the Ravens for the
last time during the Change
of Responsibility ceremony
on August 3, 2012.
SGT Aaron Kalinowski, SPC
Adela Lira, SPC Ramona
Gately, and PFC Shereena Mar-
tinek erect the 15 meter LOS
antenna mast during the divi-
sion’s Mountain Peak training
exercise.

10. PICTURES CONTINUED PAGE10
The CPN 533 team sets up a
15-meter LOS antenna to pro-
vide communications support to
6-6th Cavalry Squadron Head-
quarters during Mountain Peak.

11. PAGE 11
277th Aviation Support Battalion 277th Aviation Support Battalion History
10th Combat Aviation Brigade In February 2006, the 277th Aviation Support Battalion
deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring
Freedom VII, where it provided combat service and support
to the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade, Task Force Falcon.
The Unit redeployed in February of 2007 after earning the
Lieutenant General Ellis D. Parker Award for best Aviation
Battalion in 2006 and the Meritorious Unit Commendation.
20125 Hangar Access Road In October 2008, the 277th ASB deployed to Iraq in sup-
Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield port of Operation Iraqi Freedom 09-11, where it provided
Fort Drum, NY 13602 support and combat services to the 10th CAB, Task Force
Lightning. The unit redeployed in October 2009 and earned
Phone: 315-774-1206
the Lieutenant General Ellis D. Parker award for the Best
Fax: 315-774-1231
Combat Service Support Battalion for the work performed
E-mail: michele.e.galloway.civ@mail.mil
during its 2008-2009 deployment.
“Freedom and Liberty”