The Warhorse Pride is a bi-monthly newsletter produced by the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division, for the Soldiers, Families and friends of the "Warhorse" Brigade.

1. Serving the Soldiers, Civilians and Families of 2nd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div.
Issue 136 December 20, 2013
Sgt. 1st. Class Michael Prieditis, center, brigade information operations noncommissioned officer-in-charge, HHT, 2nd STB, 2nd ABCT, instructs senior leaders of the “Warhorse”
Brigade on basic combatives moves as part of Warhorse Academy on Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Dec. 4. Warhorse Academy is a nine-day course designed to increase senior leader’s
knowledge on topics such as combatives, resiliency and physical readiness training.
Senior leaders back to school
Story and photos by
Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch
2nd ABCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.
C
AMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – A
true leader never stops learning
and ensuring he is up-to-date on
the latest regulations and training.
For senior leaders of 2ndABCT, 4th Inf.
Div., the opportunity is right in front of them
and they are taking full advantage during the
“Warhorse” Academy, on Camp Buehring,
Kuwait, Dec. 1-10.
The nine-day course, aimed at increasing
senior leader’s knowledge in subjects such as
physical readiness training and combatives
allows participants a chance to take a break
from their daily work schedules and focus on
growing as a leader.
“With a better understanding of the
subjects that were taught to our senior
leaders at the Warhorse Academy, it
will directly benefit our junior leaders
and Soldiers throughout the brigade’s
formations,” said 1st. Lt. John Jeffries, HHC,
1st Bn., 67th Armor, Reg., 2nd ABCT.
The leaders also learned about Army
programs both new and old.
“What I took away from the course was
a better understanding of the material that
we as leaders need to bring back to our
formations and teach out junior leaders
and Soldiers,” said Jeffries. “Having a
better understanding on the important
subjects that we were taught such as suicide
See COMPETITION, Page 4

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Warhorse Pride
Issue 136 December 20, 2013
Soldiers receive special visitor
Story and photos by
Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch
2nd ABCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.
C
AMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – “We
are out here for you guys,” said
Alaina Blair, country music star.
“You guys put your lives on the line everyday
for us, so it is the least we can do. I’m excited
to entertain you guys!”
Blair, and members of her band,
visited Soldiers of 1st Bn., 67th Armor
Reg., to learn about the “Death Dealers”
equipment, sign some autographs and simply
get to know the Soldiers.
“It was nice for her to be able to take the
time and raise the morale,” said Spc. Tim
Ingoldsby, armor crewman, Company A,
1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg. “I don’t think they
realize how much we appreciate the little
things.”
Soldiers displayed equipment and
weapons for Blair to see and interact with.
“It’s amazing and incredible to see
everything out here,” said Blair. “When you
hear about people coming over to the Middle
East and Soldiers coming over to the Middle
East, you kind of have a picture in your head
of what’s going on, but you really don’t know
until you come out here and see for yourself,
it is very eye opening.”
During her visit with the Soldiers, Blair
decided to put on a small show and sing a
song.
“They were almost as excited as I was,”
said Blair. “I still think I was more excited.”
The Soldiers appreciated having the
chance to meet Blair and know they were
lucky.
“Leaders do care, they care about the
morale,” said Ingoldsby. “It was excellent that
they passed it through and it went through
the leadership to provide this opportunity to
be able to meet her.”
Blair looks forward to having the chance
to come back and visit Soldiers again.
“Anytime they want us to come out,
we will definitely be here because we have
enjoyed the few days we have been out here
and we are looking forward to the rest of the
tour,” said Blair.
Blair plans to visit as many Soldiers as
possible as her tour continues through Dec.
20.
Soldiers of 1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg., 2nd ABCT, and Alaina Blair, center, country music star, pose for a photo during her
visit to Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Dec. 8,. Blair, along with members of her band, visited Camp Buehring as part of a five-day
concert tour through Kuwait.
Alaina Blair, left, country music star, sings an original song for Soldiers of 1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg., 2nd ABCT, during her
visit to Camp Buehring, Dec. 8. Blair and members of her band visited the “Death Dealer” Soldiers, signed autographs and
took photos with them.

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Warhorse Pride
Issue 136 December 20, 2013
‘Thunder’ sends rounds downrange
Photo by Maj. Chris Maestas
Photo by Maj. Chris Maestas
Soldiers of 3rd Bn., 16th FA Reg., 2nd ABCT, conduct a live-fire using their assigned M109A6
Paladin Self-Propelled 155 mm Howitzer during training at Udairi Rang near Camp
Buehring, Kuwait, Dec 12.
Soldiers of 3rd Bn., 16th FA Reg., 2nd ABCT, conduct a live-fire using their assigned M109A6
Paladin Self-Propelled 155 mm Howitzer during training at Udairi Rang near Camp
Buehring, Kuwait, Dec 12.
Leaders send joy through music
Photo by 2st Lt. Angela Vandersys
Maj. Davis Guida, executive officer, 204th BSB, Maj. Douglas Ball, brigade chaplain, and Capt. Mark Jeffords, brigade surgeon, all of 2nd ABCT, sing a song during the Camp Buehring Tree
Lighting Ceremony on Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Dec. 4.

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From COMPETITION, Page 1
prevention, sexual harassment, Army values/
ethics, equal opportunity, master resiliency
training and combatives will provide me
with the tools necessary to assure that
out junior leaders and Soldiers are being
effectively trained in each subject.”
As for the leadership who put the course
together, they put a good amount of work
into the planning for the academy.
“Warhorse Academy was conceived at the
National Training Center,” said 1st Lt. Jacob
Fellows, brigade provost marshal, HHC, 2nd
STB, 2nd ABCT. “There have been several
collective working groups to ensure that
everything was up to standard.”
The desired result of the training is to
better the unit and set leaders up for success
in future.
“We want to provide the leaders within
the brigade with the tools to effectively meet
the challenges of deployment while preparing
us for future opportunities in the Army,” said
Fellows.
The brigade plans to host the academy
each month for the remainder of the
deployment.
Sgt. 1st Class George Soloman, cannon crewmember,
Battery A, 3rd Bn., 16th FA Reg., 2nd ABCT conducts the
rower exercise during physical readiness training on Camp
Buehring, Kuwait, Dec. 5
Warhorse Pride
Col. Omar Jones IV......................2nd ABCT Commander
Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Lehtonen 2nd ABCT CSM
Maj. Chris Maestas.................................................PAO OIC
Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch..................................PAO NCOIC
Sgt. Matt Waymire.............................Layout and Design
Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch............................................Editor
Warhorse Pride
Issue 136 December 20, 2013
‘Talon’ Soldiers go urban
Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch
Soldiers of HHC, 2nd Bn., 8th Inf. Reg., 2nd ABCT, conduct high-low clearing procedures during Military Operations in
Urban Terrain training on Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Dec. 11.
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Family Readiness Group
FRSA Information
3-16 FAR
Dyanne Beckman.........................................................526-1635
dyanne.m.beckman.civ@mail.mil
2nd ABCT
Valarie Adams............................................................524-4797
valarie.a.adams.civ@mail.mil
1-67 AR
SGT James Riggs...........................................................524-1476
James.g.riggs.mil@mail.mil
1-10 CAV
Francy Arvizu..............................................................526-1946
francy.arvizu.civ@mail.mil
204th BSB
MSG Nolan Johnson....................................................526-4172
nolan.j.johnson.mil@mail.mil
Issue 136 December 20, 2013
2-8 IN
Ursula Pittman...........................................................526-0727
ursula.t.pittman.civ@mail.mil
2 STB
SGT Tanisha Scott.....................................................503-2602
tanisha.m.scott2.mil@mail.mil
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Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers
Issue 136 December 20, 2013