1. The Wolverzine
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FRG
From the Command
MEETINGS:
 HHC FRG - 5:30,
2nd Tues, Piney
Hills Comm. Cen-
ter Wolverines, the awesome capability of a hori- As you read this, the Outlaws
We are now officially busy! zontal Engineer company. Addi- should be more than half way
 FSC FRG - 5:30, 1st tionally, the 232nd done with their con-
Tues, Stonegate
Thanks to the planning efforts of
the battalion staff, and the prepa- has a better feel struction missions at Ft.
Comm. Center
ration efforts of the companies, for the mission Riley. The local leader-
 77th FRG - 5:30, 1st we are executing multiple pro- they may get called ship is already more than
Tues, Specker jects at Ft. Leonard Wood, Ft. to do in the next pleased with the quality
Chapel Riley, and in Columbus, NM. We year. While the construction we are
have accumulated enough con- Warriors trained providing. We are mak-
 103rd FRG - 5:30, on cleaning up ing Ft. Riley a better
struction requests to keep us
1st Thurs, USO after a disaster, the place to train and work.
busy through next fall. This is
good news; the Soldiers I talk to Vipers almost got My hat’s off to the Out-
 232nd FRG - 5:30,
2nd Tues, Company are excited to be doing their to do exactly that. laws.
jobs. By holiday time, we will be US Forces Command alerted Currently we are preparing for
ready to take a little break and units all across America to come our field training exercise at Ft.
INSIDE spend some quality family time. to the aid of those in need on Riley. This FTX, sandwiched
THIS ISSUE: the East Coast in the wake of between Columbus weekend and
Congratulations to the Warriors Hurricane Irene. The 103rd
of the 232nd Engineer Company Halloween, will ensure we main-
jumped through hoops to be tain our war fighting skills. I
HHC 3 for a first class performance at ready to drive to the East Coast, know we are good at construc-
Camp Atterbury in August. I but alas the damage was not as
think the Army’s leaders of do- tion; it’s operating in a hostile
FSC 4 bad as expected. A disciplined environment that we must con-
mestic response missions now response; my appreciation for
have a better understanding of being ready in such short notice. Continued on page 2
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Spouse Greetings
This month, as the Nation re- amazing group of Families, Sol- friendship to the girls and me as
AFTB 8 members such a huge and tragic diers and friends here with the we settle in to Fort Leonard
loss of lives during the 9-11 at- Wolverines. I cannot properly Wood after our move from Vir-
tacks, as well as the too- put in words my THANKS to the ginia. Since this Army thing is a
Milestones 9
numerous-to-count deployments many people (CSM Keel & whole Family affair, I must also
that have followed, I am starkly Sheree, Stephanie Leary, Corlee thank my Mom for once again
reminded of how blessed and Winkler, Jenny Petty, the FRG stepping in to help us while we
lucky I am to have my own Fam- leaders, and many, many more) got our dual military assignments
ily back together AND to join an who have opened their hearts of
Continued on page 2

2. PAGE 2
Command cont’d
tinue to train on. These are now it will not be mandatory. Stephanie Leary who does so
the Soldier skills that will en- Having said that; we are mak- much for our families, but
sure we all come home from ing it a special time that most refuses to take credit for any-
whenever we get “the call”. of us will “want” to go to. thing.
Predictability in our schedule is More details will be available in We’ve got about a month and
one of my focus areas. We the coming weeks. a half of sprinting left to do,
have a very good idea where All of the company changes of then we can settle down into a
everyone will be from now command are complete for garrison routine, and the holi-
until Christmas. If you don’t this Summer, so our teams day season. Please stay safe.
know what’s going on in your should be stable from now Wolverine 6
team; ask your chain of com- until then. The next big
mand. They know. Speaking changes will be the loss of MAJ LTC Gary Calese
of Christmas, we are already (P) Winkler to Brigade staff
deep into planning for the this Winter, and the change
Wolverine Ball on the 2nd of out of Command Sergeant
December (thanks to MAJ Major Keel with CSM J. John-
Petty). This is going to be a son sometime this Spring. As
first class event. I will tell you always, a “shout out” to
FRG Leader Contact Info
HHC
Greetings cont’d
aligned. In my few weeks of Through the month of Octo- ests. I look forward to seeing
Shelly Hughes
being here, I am over- ber especially, I am hoping we you at these events and
Headhunters_FRG@yahoo.com
whelmed by the great team can get our Families together around the community.
spirit you all have. I am also while the Battalion is away for Laura Calese
FSC
awestruck by how many training. The Family Readiness Battalion Senior Advisor
Melissa Simulcik
opportunities there are to be Groups and our Battalion
Robin Edwards
involved in the community FRSA are working on some
FSCFRG94@yahoo.com
and just have fun together. I great ideas that involve the
look forward to helping the whole range of Wolverine
77th
Families in any way that I can. Family age groups and inter-
Angie Bryant
Outlaws77@yahoo.com
103rd
Amanda Almeida
Oyu McGlothlin
Viper_FRG@hotmail.com
232nd
Mara Tate
FRG232nd2011@live.com
See pages 8
and 10 for
more info on
the AFTB
program.
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HHC Headhunter Headlines
ence for me to get to know the ing of the other companies while
Soldiers. we also conduct individual training,
On 30 June, we welcomed back a range density where we will fire
SGT Fleming and the six other all of our weapons system, a con-
Soldiers of the 562nd Fire Fighter voy live fire exercise. We antici-
detachment returned from a year pate this being a very rewarding
long deployment to FOB Wolver- and productive time.
ine, Afghanistan. You can keep in touch and stay
To the Soldiers, Families, and informed by checking out our Face-
rd
Friends of the HHC Head Hunters: This month the 83 Concrete De-
tachment is transferring to the book page: http://
Summer is drawing to a close, and 103rd EN Co, where they will have www.facebook.com/pages/94th-
we are enjoying the cooler weather more opportunity to assist in con- Engineer-HHC-
over the last few weeks. struction projects and make con- FRG/178770138816962
We have stayed busy this summer crete. Lindsay and I look forward to get-
with a Range density at FT Chaffee, The next big event for the Battalion ting to know all of you more during
AR. This was my first training ex- is our FTX from 12 -29 October at our time together.
ercise as the new HHC com- FT Riley, KS. HHC will be playing a CPT Aaron Ferguson
mander, and it was a great experi- critical role in supporting the train-
FRG Leader Nook
Hello, my name is Rachelle Hughes, braced me to be the FRG Leader. I HHC Family Game Night once a
and I am the new FRG leader for have a lot of exciting ideas for ac- month or every other month.
HHC. I am married to PFC Hughes. tivities that we can do as a group. I Anyone with any ideas of activities
We have been married for 8 years. am looking forward to having a they would like to have are wel-
We have six children; Anthony, 20, Spouse’s Ice Cream Social, where come to call me or email me their
Samantha, 19, Endya, 16, Chantelle, all the wives can get together and ideas. I am hoping that I am able to
12, Ean, 10, and Xavye, 4. I was meet. We are going to have the 1 st add a little spice to our Company.
born and raised in Saint Louis. We Annual Madden 2012 Tournament Here is my contact information;
have been here at Fort Leonard Fundraiser, October 1st at the Piney email – rachellehughes@yahoo.com
Wood for 4 years now. Hills Center. I am going to find out or phone – (573) 452-2196.
I am happy that the 94th has em- how many would like to have a 94th
Wolverine Olympics Day 9/1/11
FRG volunteers Dominicha Anderson, Shelly
Hughes & Tina Balvanz working a fundraiser

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FSC Spartan Word
Hello Wolverine, and espe- won’t want to be at the meet- the Army needs your Soldier
cially Spartan, families! As the ing. I will try to hold meetings to be away.
new FSC Commander, this is in conjunction with fun things, CPT Joshua Simulcik
my first Wolverzine. Some of such as mini-golf, go-carts, or
you have already had a chance whatever else the families want
to meet me and my wife, to do.
Melissa; I look forward to The primary purpose is to link
meeting the rest of you as time the families together and with
goes on. the chain of command, so that
We will be having monthly we know each other and can
FRG meetings on the first help each other. We will have
Tuesday of every month unless guest speakers about programs
holidays or other events inter- you request information on,
fere. In this, I have taken MG and we will discuss the com-
Quantock’s advice to heart; if pany’s upcoming battle rhythm
the Commander doesn’t want so that you can plan family
to be at the meeting, families time around those times when
FRG Leader Nook
Summer was a busy time with come out for mini-golf at our season approaches, remember
lots of change for the FSC! I September meeting. We hope that we are all “family” and
have enjoyed getting to meet to keep combining “sharing here to help each other. Please
many of the FSC families and information” with “family fun” feel free to contact me if there
look forward to spending time at future meetings. I hope you is anything I can do to help you
with you in the coming will feel free to share your or your family.
months. suggestions for FRG activities Melissa Simulcik
The FSC Organizational Day and meeting programs. (410)790-8115
was fun for everyone, and our The coming months will be Robin Edwards
FRG meetings are shaping up busy and exciting for Soldiers (870)688-3833
to be enjoyable as well. It was and Family members. As the
great to have so many families sometimes-stressful holiday
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77th Rock Steady Report
Thanks to all Outlaws especially ule.
CPT Brent Hamilton and 1SG 2nd Platoon is finishing up their pro-
Barkefelt for the coordination of an ject at Thayer Elementary School,
OUTSTANDING Change of Com- which is looking good and has been
mand. There were many compli- a great opportunity to get back into
ments and praise for the Soldiers of construction mode.
the 77th. Great Job Outlaws!!
I’d, also, like to take the time to
As you know, the majority of the introduce myself, CPT Ben Ashton,
Company (1st and 3rd PLTs with my wife Emily and 3 kids Kate (4),
OUTLAW FAMILIES HQ) has been up at Ft Riley, KS Anna (2), and James (5 months).
The last 30 days have been quite constructing various projects for We are happy to be here and look
busy for the Outlaws. It started most of September. 1st Platoon has forward to meeting all of you.
with conducting a detailed inven- the job of building 3 wood buildings Those of you we have met have
tory of ALL the Company’s equip- and a guard tower. 3rd Platoon’s done a tremendous job of welcom-
ment and tools. The Soldiers were projects at Ft Riley consist of con- ing us and we thank you for your
motivated and cheerful during this structing sidewalks and a concrete efforts, they are greatly appreci-
long, hot, monotonous time. Thank staircase. Both Platoons have done ated.
You! a great job and are ahead of sched-
CPT Ben Ashton
FRG Leader Nook
77th FRG Hosted a Pool Party for Gilmore, Sgt. Linden and SSG pating in a Construction Project at
the Company. We had a great turn Bannister. Ft. Riley and the BN FTX will fol-
out and it was nice to see everyone Gifts we provided by FRG Mem- low. We will hold our normal
and bring the summer to an end! bers and we had a lot of fun with meetings to keep everyone upto
The 77th said farewell to Cpt. the Baby Shower Games. date, and to begin planning fundrais-
Brent Hamilton and his wife Dani at ers and specifics concerning our
At BN Sports Day the FRG pro- Holiday Get Together. Volunteer
the Change of Command Cere- vided Soldiers and Families with
mony and welcomed Cpt. Ashton positions are available, we are in
hamburgers and hotdogs and a BIG need of fresh new faces and ideas!!
and his wife Emily. thank you to 1SG Barkafelt for
We hosted Our first FRG Baby providing Chips and Drinks! Angie Bryant
Shower for four of our expecting (573)647-6268
Our Soldiers are currently partici-
Spouses / Soldiers; Sgt. Collins, Spc.
Angie setting up food for
the FRG Family Day
Change of Command

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103rd Viper Bytes
Hello Vipers and families, the training. 2nd Platoon sent a events going on around post
last few months have been large number of Soldiers up to or within the company. To
very busy for the 103rd. We Fort Riley to build a parking lot help with this we have created
had to say a very sad goodbye out at the MPRC. They are a Facebook page for our com-
to CPT Todd and Nyree Brad- working in conjunction with pany, which you can find it
ford. We want to thank them the 77th EN CO and they have from the 94th EN BN page.
for all of their hard work over done an outstanding job. 3rd Please take a look when you
the last year and wish them Platoon just kicked off a road have a chance.
the best in their upcoming improvement mission out at CPT Dennis Hines
assignment with the 509th. As Range 21/22 and they will be
we begin to close out the end working on that through the
of this fiscal year we have been winter months, which will
very busy. 1st Platoon has challenge them as they battle
been working diligently out at the winter weather. With all
Range 18 emplacing two berms of this going on we realize that
that will assist with future it is easy to forget some of the
FRG Leader Nook
Hello Families! This month has sold hotdogs, hamburgers, information.
been a pretty exciting month. pasta salad and beans. We Amanda Almeida
We held a Self Care Class at have another fundraiser com- (239)826-4419
our last FRG meeting. Atten- ing up on the 14th of October
dees can now receive free at Bldg 470. It will be a Bake Oyu McGlothlin
over the counter medications Sale and your assistance and/or (312)719-0743
at the Pharmacy. Don’t forget goodies will be needed.
to pick up your cards at the I would like to thank all of our
Health Promotion office at the volunteers for their help. We
new clinic. We had a wonder- couldn’t do it without you.
ful time on the 19th at the Please don’t hesitate to stop
BBQ in the motor pool. We by our new Facebook page for
http://www.facebook.com/pages/103rd-Engineer-Company-FRG/166344670115487
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232nd Warrior Review
become stronger and smarter also did a great job balancing our
through our experiences...without construction projects on Fort Leo-
forgetting to have a little fun. The nard Wood by completing Range
Warriors and their families success- 11 and TA 244 construction pro-
fully completed two training de- jects, and starting the TA 74A con-
ployments: movement to and from struction project for the NCO
Fort Chaffee, AR to qualify on Academy. The Warriors continue
weapon systems and movement to to provide high quality products
and from Camp Atterbury, IN for that the company and battalion are
To the Soldiers, Families, and an FTX to prepare us for our consistently known for. Thank you
Friends of the 232nd Warriors: CBRN mission starting in October. all for your continued support and I
My, how the time flies when we are We ensured that we took time to invite everyone to attend our FRG
having fun! First, I want to thank thank our families and Soldiers and meetings every 2nd Tuesday of the
the families, friends, and Soldiers of had some fun at the Company Or- month and our Spouse’s Night Out
the 232nd Warriors for their contin- ganizational Day held at LORA. once a quarter.
ued support over the last quarter. The event was great as we enjoyed CPT David McKelvin
We have been exceptionally busy in the sun with great food, water
but everyone remained safe and has sports, and a lot of volleyball! We
FRG Leader Nook
Hello Friends and Family of 232nd, for our holiday Party in December. and everyone is welcome! Our
What a great summer we have had! I would like to say a Big THANK FRG meetings are held the 2nd
It was a little hot, but I'm glad to YOU and Welcome to our newest Tuesday of every month, please
see fall around the corner! FRG members: Mrs. Renee Moorid- come check it out – we are looking
ian our new 232nd Treasurer and forward to seeing all our 232nd
Over the summer we had several Mrs. Kristin Camacho our 232nd friends and family!
fundraising events. We had a Pie in Secretary. These Ladies are amazing
the face, BBQ at the motor-pool, and we are so lucky to have them
Dunk tank, and snow cones at the as part of our FRG. Mara Tate
Battalion Olympics Day. We are (314)496-7719
looking forward to our upcoming If you are interested in becoming a
bake sale and car wash in Septem- volunteer within our FRG please do
ber. We are currently fundraising not hesitate to contact me, anyone
1SG Lopez in the Dunk Tank

8. PAGE 8
Chaplain’s Blessings
Chaplain Chad Davis
(573)433-1672
4th MEB Bible Study
Wednesdays 1130-1230
Specker Chapel
Lunch provided
Army Family Team Building
Army Family Team Building is a responsibility for yourself and nication skills, personal rela-
series of training modules your Family. The training is tionships, and stress manage-
taught through the Army available to Soldiers, Family ment skills. Discover how
Community Service office that members of all Soldiers, De- teams form and grow, how to
cover topics such as basic partment of Defense civilians solve problems and how to
information about the Army, and volunteers. resolve personal conflict. Ac-
personal growth skills and AFTB Level I Modules train quire knowledge on Army
leadership skills. AFTB im- basic information about the traditions, customs, courtesies
proves personal and Family Army. Learn about the Army and protocol.
preparedness which enhances life and how to maneuver AFTB Level III Modules train
overall Army readiness and through daily challenges by leadership skills. Thrive in the
helps America’s Army adapt to discovering how to decipher Army and civilian life by ex-
a changing world. Army acronyms, utilize Com- panding leadership skills, effec-
AFTB helps you to not just munity Resources, attain bet- tive communication techniques
cope with, but enjoy the mili- ter financial readiness and and learning to mentor others
tary lifestyle. Many of the understand the goal and impact into leadership positions.
courses can be applied toward of the Army mission on daily Learn about the different lead-
resume’ and career building, life. ership styles, how to run an
self-development and leader- AFTB Level II Modules train effective meeting, how to man-
ship skills. Active duty Soldiers personal growth skills. Grow age group conflict and how to
can earn promotion points for personally through self- coach and mentor others.
participating in the training. development modules. Learn Contact ACS at 596-0212 for
AFTB provides the knowledge how to improve your commu- more info on classes available
and self-confidence to take here at Ft. Leonard Wood.
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9. 94TH ENGINEER BATTALION PAGE 9
Farewell My Friend
So Long, Farewell, auf Wiedersehen, FSC - 1LT Brown
Good-bye. To all of you who are leav- 77th - none
ing to move on to bigger and better
things we wish you good luck in your 103rd - SGT Rodgers, SGT
life and career. Haynes, SPC Reed
HHC - SGT McLemore, SPC 232nd - none
Wynn, PFC Leonard, SPC McKin-
ney, PFC Haynes
Special Deliveries
HHC - SPC Hessler & Mrs. LaRiviere, baby boy, Jace Edward Hessler on 27
August.
FSC - SPC & Mrs. Harkness, baby boy Jared Zachary on 6 August; SPC & Mrs.
Underwood, baby girl Liliane Amelia on 11 August.
77th - SPC & Mrs. Linden, baby girl Cheyenne Faith on 14 August; SSG & Mrs. Bannister, baby
girl on 2 July; SSG & Mrs. Collins, baby boy on 26 August; Mr & Mrs. Williams on 11 August; Mr.
& Mrs. Bannister, baby boy Dayvid.
103rd - SGT & Mrs. Eskridge, baby boy Kollin Jace on 6 June; Mr. & Mrs. Green, baby Girl Ha-
ley on 25 June; Mr. & Mrs. Gray, baby boy Gene on 29 June; PFC & Mrs. Evans, baby boy Joseph
James on 3 August; SPC & Mrs. Whitaker, baby boy Colton on 3 August; SPC & Mrs. Cruze,
baby Boy Charles David III on 6 August; PV2 Mouhamed & Mrs. Fall, baby Diery Fall on 28 Au-
gust.
232nd - PFC & Mrs. Ou, baby girl Cassidy on 23 July; 1LT & Mrs. Tollison, baby girl Danielle
Marie on 24 August; SGT & Mrs. Rice, baby boy Brian Allen born 16 September.
Welcome Wolverines!
We welcome into the ranks of the 77th 232nd
Wolverines the following Soldiers and SFC Franklin, PVT MacDonald, SPC SPC Singer, SGT
Families: McLaughlin Harky, SFC Matte-
son and family, SPC
103rd Cobb, SPC Hearn
HHC PFC Carlson, PFC Crabtree, SGT
SGT Campbell, PVT Holman, SSG Drake, PFC Dunn, PV2 Glass, SGT
McIntosh, MSG Pacheco, PVT Gar- Grrenidge, SGT Hatfield, PFC Her-
cia. nandez-Garcia, CPT Hines, PFC
FSC Lorenz, PFC Moskvicheva, SFC
WO Choate, 2LT Mathews, SGT Peters, PV2 Ricks, SSG Robinson,
Swegger, SSG Ruegger 2LT Surprenant, PFC Taylor.

10. 94th Engineer FRG Steering Committee
Mission Statement:
We will listen to and handle Family member concerns and
issues with respect, understanding, and kindness.
94th Engineer Battalion
We will provide the necessary, appropriate communications
Stephanie D. Leary
and resources to help Family members stay informed, knowl-
Family Readiness Support Assistant
edgeable, and educated.
Bldg 1022 East 20th Street We will reach out personally to all Family members with
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 genuine concern and appreciations in order to sustain, sup-
Phone: (573)596-0131 ext 6-3968 port and motivate them throughout their Wolverine tours.
Cell: (573)837-8086
We will act responsibly with the financial assets and re-
E-mail: stephanie.leary@us.army.mil
sources of the 94th Engineer Battalion and promise to use
Join us on Facebook! these monies to benefit the Wolverine Family members as a
www.facebook.com/94thEngineer Battalion whole.
“Building Firm Foundations”
FRSA Note
Do you ever feel like your Soldier is will help you with any of the above
speaking a foreign language to you? goals. Ask your Soldier to attend
Do you want to become a more em- with you too, they can earn promo-
powered military spouse? Want to tion points and may be eligible for a
help other military spouses? Then get 4th MEB one day pass for attending
involved in Army Family Team Build- AFTB Level I.
ing! AFTB offers many classes that
The inclusion of some unofficial information in this FRG Newsletter has not increased the costs to the Government, in
accordance with DoD 4525.8-M, Official Mail Management Manual.