1. Liberty Times
TASK FORCE
MOUNTAIN EAGLE
277TH AVIATION
SUPPORT BATTALION
HOT TOPICS
 Alpha FRG Meet-
V O L U M E I , I S S U E 2 7 J U L Y 2 0 1 2 U N E 2 0 1 2
ing: Thursday, July
19, 2012, 5:30pm at
Eagle Commander’s Corner
277th Rhicard
Community Center
 No Bravo FRG
Meeting.
 Charlie FRG Meet- Families are that there are mixed of great volunteers that, together, will
ing - Thursday, feelings about the FRG and the lead a deliberate campaign to achieve our
August 9, 2012, organization. While some view vision. Success for all FRGs happens at
4:30pm at the Char- that there is goodness in the group, company level. But they cannot get there
lie Company Build- many view the FRG groups as alone. They will need your help. You
ing. ―clicky,‖ ―political‖ and of no are the source of those great volunteers. I
 HSC FRG Meeting: value to their own lives. This is fully understand that not all can volunteer
Thursday, August not surprising, especially in an but many can. Volunteerism is the most
9, 2012, 5:00pm at organization that has over 350 valuable component of establishing an
HSC Classroom, By LTC Enrique Ortiz
immediate families and over 800 FRG and ultimately caring for our fami-
20345 Anaconda Rd Battalion Commander total Soldiers, all with extended lies. Secondly, they need to be able to
Mountain Eagle Families, families. I want to clarify that talk to all of you and share information
Let me begin by saying that extended families to our single with you. This is the second most critical
Diana and I are extremely excited Soldiers are equally as important component of our strategy. Connecting
and blessed with the opportunity as immediate families. Many with you (it does not matter if it’s in per-
to be a part of you - the Mountain single Soldiers have a perception son, phone, email, social media, etc) lets
Eagle Family. You all are, and that the FRG does not really apply us know what your needs are, what sup-
CONTACTS have been, an incredible team that to them. Nothing can be further port you need, what we need to fix, what
has endured and accomplished a from the truth. I firmly believe family services we can coordinate, etc.
BATTALION STAFF lot in this past year. As a Com- that the FRG is here for ALL Sol- Connecting also serves as an opportunity
DUTY DESK mander, I can say that we, the diers and Families. That is why I to share critical information and aware-
315-774-1200 Army, recognize your commit- make a point of highlighting ex- ness of the organization. We also will
ment and sincerely appreciate the tended families. My responsibility establish processes and systems that de-
CHAPLAIN sacrifices you make every day. against all these perceptions is to scribe the ―how‖ to deal with expected
(CPT) LOVE As the new Mountain Eagle 6, I eliminate them and establish trust and unexpected situations. We will also
315-681-0883 think it is important that the first and confidence in the FRG. My exercise those processes to make sure
thing I share with you is my view vision has three focus areas for the they actually work. Finally, we need to
FAMILY READINESS
and strategy for the FRG. To me, next two years: to establish a get your honest feedback regularly. You
SUPPORT
the Family Readiness Group is the Family Readiness Group that ef- are our quality assurance and ultimately
ASSISTANT (FRSA)
most important means I have to fectively improves our Families the measure of success.
MICHELE GALLOWAY
take care of you. The FRG is a readiness and resiliency, to earn I honestly believe that Family is the
315-774-1206 trust as a key source of support strength of our Soldiers. Diana and I are
group of exceptional family volun-
teers teamed with unit command- during any emergency and to earn committed to this belief. We look for-
MILITARY FAMILY a reputation for great family care ward to meeting everyone as we settle
LIFE CONSULTANT
ers for the purpose of increasing
your ability to be ready to deal and compassion. into Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain
(MFLC) To get there, my Company Division.
with the tough Army lifestyle
315-405-7449 Commanders will fully commit to
through support, information and
315-212-6919 placing command emphasis on the Freedom and Liberty!
relationships. My initial impres-
sions about the Mountain Eagle final objective – Family Readi-
ARMY COMMUNITY
ness. First, they will build a team ―Mountain Eagle 6‖
SERVICE (ACS)
INFORMATION
AND REFERRAL Family Readiness Group Advisor’s Updates
315-772-6557
1-800-826-0886 By Diana Ortiz to do is take this opportunity but I have come to realize that
FRG Advisor to THANK YOU all for the once we look back we are
MILITARY
ONESOURCE
daily sacrifices that you and amazed about what was ac-
Hello to all the great your loved ones make and complished and how strong we
1-800-342-9647
277th Soldiers and Families! will be making in the up- can all be if we stick together
This is my first article and coming months. The Army and support each other. Fam-
the first thing I would like Life is full of tough moments ily Readiness Group is an es-
For the rest of the article, go to page 8.

2. PAGE 2
Headquarters & Support Company - Battle Penguins
dillo, PFC Brian Trull, PFC Parker and PFC Rinna
Kevin Thach and the new- Thach.
est member to the Non- There will not be a for-
Commissioned Officer mal FRG meeting this
Corps, SGT Jesse Smith. month as we are planning
This is the first month I get our Company Organiza-
By CPT Natalie Nissen to announce the new Bat- tional Day on 27 July. Lo-
HSC Company Commander
talion Commander, LTC cation is to be determined
Hello Families of HSC Ortiz and welcome his fam- and will go out during com-
277 ASB, July will be a ily. We also have a new pany formations and emails
short month as most of it Support Operations Ser- through myself and the
is focused on spending geant Major, SGM Rodney FRG leader.
time with family. Soldiers Harris which is a great ad-
have been encouraged to dition to the HSC family. CPT Natalie Nissen
take block leave at the In addition to that we have Talon 6
beginning of July. a few new members to (315)774-1465
The company had HSC. PFC Juan Angel, natalie.nissen@us.army.mil
three promotions this SPC Travis Baxley, SGT
month. PV2 Erik Sor- Ross Dennison, SGT Corey
HSC Family Readiness Group Notes
Dawn Marie DeGrave town's Farmers Market is
HSC FRG Leader Wednesdays from 0630 -1500.
Carthage Farmers Market Fri-
Hello Everyone, days 0700-1400, and Clayton
I hope this finds everyone Farmers Markets Thursdays
well. Not much going on this 1 6 0 0 - 1 8 0 0 .
month. I would like to say
hello to some of our new sol- Thank you so much!
diers, CW2 Jeanbaptiste,
Roudy, PV2 Mosier, Zach- DawnMarie DeGrave
ary,CW2 Prince, Clever, 2LT 315-777-6152
Rodriguez, Stephanie and Dawnmarie.Degrave
PV2 Sordillo, Erik. @us.army.mil
We would also like to con-
gratulate CPT Koch, James
and his wife who gave birth to
a 6lb, 10oz baby boy named
Gracen James on 24 May at
5:14am.
There are a number of ac-
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3. VOLUME I, ISSUE 27
PAGE 3
Alpha Company - Atlas
By CPT Bryan Bolin participated this month,
A Company Commander I appreciate your support. We
continuing to build our A Company
The month of June has been family and each month more families
full of fun and excitement. At the attend the FRG meetings and that’s a
company we have been finishing good sign.
up with our gunnery support, con- The next couple of weeks will go
ducted training with the National by quickly, just remember to be safe,
Guard, and have been preparing have fun, and I will see you at the
for the company BBQ on the 29th. BBQ on the 29th of June.
The BBQ will be held at Reming-
ton Park on main post and will ―On our shoulders!‖
start at 1300. Food prep and set up
will begin at 1130 for those who CPT Bryan Bolin
wish to volunteer to assist. There 315-774-1041
will be bouncy castles, volleyball, Bryan.bolin@us.army.mil
games, and other events for all the
family to enjoy.
I hope all families are taking
advantage of block leave. This is
the perfect time to recharge your
batteries and enjoy time with fami-
lies or to just get away for a bit.
Due to block leave being 1-15
July, our monthly FRG meeting
will be conducted on 19 July at
1730 at the Rhicard hills commu-
nity center. Thank you to all the
families who
Alpha Company Family Readiness Group Updates
Sarah Popp opportunity to work with the Command Also we are still looking for
A Company FRG Leader and fellow family members. I hope that some more volunteers, Key call-
the volunteers in the company will keep ers, a co-treasure, event planners,
Hello Alpha Eagle Families, up the good work and the support contin- etc.. If you are interested please
I hope that everybody is getting out and ues. I have built some great friendships get a hold of me.
enjoying this awesome weather. River with my fellow Alpha Eagles. I will miss Our Next meeting will be July
Fest and Mountain Fest are at the end of you all. I will still be around till the first 19th @ Richard Hills Community
the month and they are great events. We week of August. Center 5:30 Pot Luck Dinner/
also have our Company Organization Day That being said we are now on the Splash Park Family Fun. Bring a
coming up. It’s going to be a great day of search for the New FRG leader that will dinner dish and juice or soda to
fun and hopefully plenty of sun shine. step up and help support the families as share and don’t forget your towels.
Then it’s summer Block Leave time. Time the company goes from reset to pre de- This will be my last meeting.
to Relax and really enjoy. I hope every- ployment prep in the follow months and
body has a great month. deployment within the next year. Our Soldiers, Our Family, On Our
My husband has received Orders this I would like to say thanks to Candy Shoulders
month so it looks like we will be leaving Kinne for taking over as the Treasurer and Sarah Popp
soon. His report date is the first week of a key caller. Thank you to Thelma Web 937-541-6371
Sept. (Ft. Polk) for becoming a key caller. And BIG allie299@yahoo.com
I have not been the FRG Leader that thanks to all that have helped out the last
long but I’m sure glad that I have had the few months.

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Bravo Company - Hangar Rats
By MAJ Ryan Guthrie mand and General Staff College LizSantana,
B Company Commander CGSC (otherwise known as and PFC
Intermediate Level Education Oehldrich.
Greetings Hangar Rat Fami- ILE). They only send two types Select Soldiers
lies: of people to Fort Leavenworth, were promoted
The times for summer time majors and crooks. I leave the to the rank of
fun activities are upon us. On company in excellent hands Specialist: SPC Abuya, SPC
8 June 2012, the company had with a vast experience base. Bauman, and SPC Bredwell.
a day of rafting on the Black MAJ Boyer will surely lead and We also received and wel-
River. Families were wel- mentor our unit and Families comed outstanding Soldiers to
come to attend with their Sol- through the next year and de- our formation in June. We wel-
diers and we had a great turn- ployment with great success. comed PFC Klevans to avionics
out of 90 Soldiers and family The company distributed platoon, PFC Przyblyla, PFC
members. The water levels multiple awards this month to Suarez, PFC Zepkowski, and
were unusually high with lar- our Soldiers as they depart the PV2 Mauracooper and his wife
ger grade rapids which turned unit. The Army Commendation to shops platoon. Our newest
out to be exciting for some Medal was awarded to SGT additions are greatly welcomed
and a bit terrifying for others. Byrd, SGT Flores, SSG Heri- into the fold of our unit with
Overall, it was a day of ex- tage, and SPC Hines for their enthusiasm.
periences and memories. I outstanding service to the unit.
was grateful to share it with The Army Achievement Medal Signing Out,
you before my departure. was presented to SPC DeJesus,
This will be my last news- SSG Lang, and SSG DiazPadro. MAJ Ryan A Guthrie
letter submission. On 25 June The unit promoted our worthy Hangar Rat 6
2012, I will change command and newest Soldiers. The fol- (315) 772-4239
with MAJ Del Boyer. I am lowing Soldiers were promoted ryan.a.guthrie@us.army.mil
leaving for Fort Leavenworth, to Private First Class: PFC
Kansas to attend the Com- Johnson, PFC King, PFC
Bravo Company Family Readiness Group Updates
Gigi Tomsu several summer concerts with need of key callers. If you
B Company FRG Leader Blake Shelton, Bill Cosby, and are interested, the next key
Journey. caller training will be July
Hello Bravo Company
It is sad to say that this will 12th at 10-11:30am and 2-
Families and Soldiers! It is
be my last newsletter. My 3:30pm at the ACS. Call 315
summer time, which means
family and I will be PCSing. I -772-0470/2828 to register.
many activities will be within
am proud to have had the op- Also, there will be no
your reach. At our last FRG
portunity to be your FRG FRG meeting for the month
meeting, we mentioned a lot
leader. I had a great time, and of July. I hope everyone en-
of activities to do throughout
I am glad to have met a few joys their block leave. I wish
the summer. There will be
new faces. Thank you for be- you farewell! Hopefully we
Independence Day fireworks
ing part of the FRG and also may cross paths again. Take
at multiple locations. Clayton
thank you to our volunteers. care.
will be on July 3rd at dusk.
Your commitment is what
Alexandria Bay and Sackets
makes a difference. On that Gigi Tomsu
Harbor will be on July 4th at
note, I would encourage all of 315-777-6521
dusk. Also, the Jefferson
you to contribute some of your bco.277_frg@yahoo.com
County Fair will be July 10th-
time to become a volunteer for
15th R Y Fairgrounds, and
L I B E at Tthe T I M E S
your FRG. We are still in

5. VOLUME I, ISSUE 27 PAGE 5
Charlie Company - Ravens
standing tall and looking good during This month we are also having our
the ceremony. company organization day at Remington
The Ravens then ran an M16 and Pond’s Tranquility Pavilion from 10
M4 rifle zero and qualification range A.M. to 2 P.M on June 28, 2012. There
By CPT Matthew Thompson for the battalion. In four days, over will be barbeque, some fun games, and a
C Company Commander 350 Soldiers from our battalion were bouncy castle and playground for the
able to zero and qualify on their as- kids. This is also the same day as
If you are up here in the North signed weapon. The Soldiers get 18 Mountain Fest which starts later on that
Country, hopefully you have been rounds of ammunition to zero their afternoon, so it will be a great day to
out enjoying the beautiful weather sites on their weapon, and then con- come out to Fort Drum and witness all
and the best time of the year here at duct a 40 round qualification table at the festivities if you are in the area, and
Fort Drum. This month we wel- targets out to 300 meters. be sure and stay for the Salute the Na-
comed in our new battalion com- The rest of the month was spent tion ceremony that evening.
mand team during the change of preparing for this summer’s big train- Whatever your plans are over block
command held during the first week ing event, Mountain Peak, which will leave, I hope you have a great time, take
of the month. The Ravens were involve most of the division conduct- care and come back safe! I hope to see
ing a large scale training exercise on everyone at Remington Pond on the 28th!
Fort Drum. This 10 day event starts
shortly after our return from our sum- CPT Matthew K. Thompson
Online VMIS FRG mer block leave. The Ravens have 315-774-1056
Volunteer Registration been training on our High Capacity – Matthew.k.thompson1@us.army.mil
Line of Site communications systems
Visit www.myarmyonesource.com in preparation for the exercise.
There are options to Login with your
username and password or Register if
you don’t have a profile.
Charlie Company FRG Notes
Megan Wilson family work day. As far as an FRG
Fill out your information. C Company FRG Leader
meeting in July, that is still a work in
When you’ve created a profile, click
on ―Volunteer‖ on the top right sec- Hey everybody! C Co FRG progress. We will inform everybody
tion of the page. This will take you to Leader Megan Wilson here. A as soon as we know more about what
the Volunteer Management Informa- LOT of things have been going on is going on. Also in July we have a
tion System (VMIS) around C Co. We had an FRG couple births that are supposed to be
Click on ―Opportunity Locator‖ Meeting on June 14th but due to C happening so that is something else
Select ―Fort Drum‖ under Military Co running a range it was a very we will announce when the time
Community and ―FRG: 10 AVN– small turn out. However, we will comes. That pretty much does it for
277‖ under the Organization and click
be having a Company ORG day now. Can’t wait to see everybody at
Search.
on June 28th at 1000 to 1400 at ORG day!
Choose the volunteer position you’d
like to apply for. When the new page Remington Park. We are going to
loads, click Apply. have a bouncy house, the pavilion Until next time everybody!
we reserved is right next to the
dog park so families can bring Sincerely,
Check out the FRSA Flash!
their dogs, we are grilling and we
The 277th ASB FRSA Flash has lots of Megan Wilson
in-formation and is our Weekly News- will be playing games! Fun times 315-777-1593
letter for our Family Members and Sol- will be had. In July we have a lot m-Murdock@hotmail.com
diers. If you are not receiving the FRSA
Flash, please contact the 277th FRSA
of things going on again. Block
Michele Galloway at 315-774-1206 or leave, training in the field, and a
Michele.e.galloway@us.army.mil.

6. PAGE 6
How Often Do We Say God Bless You?
DID YOU KNOW?
By CPT Steven Love contentious, angry, short- 29:11-13 ―For I know the
Army Community Service fused, prone to fits of out- plans that I have for you,'
(ACS) has clinical Military How often do we say bursts, one who sows seeds declares the LORD 'plans for
Family Life Consultants God bless you? of strife, impatient, jealous, welfare and not for calamity
(MFLCs) available for walk- A lot, but how often do boastful, arrogant, inability to give you a future and a
in confidential consults? If we push His blessings to endure and persevere. hope. Then you will call
you feel you need some- away? "God cannot give I believe a true sense of upon me and come and pray
one to talk to or are hav- us a happiness and peace peace starts with the Spirit to me, and I will listen to
ing marital problems, apart from Himself, be- of God dwelling within you. you. You will seek me and
please call them at 315-212 cause it is not there. There
-6919 or just stop by M-F
That is why C.S. Lewis said find me when you search for
is no such thing." apart from God there is no me with all your heart.‖
8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
C.S. Lewis such thing as one having God we thank you that
ACS also has a Financial You can’t go through happiness and peace. you care for us and want to
Readiness Program that life and not get discour- So often we think if I bless us. Help us to seek you
provides free counseling or aged. To be blue, to be could remove this problem I and know the difference be-
advice on financial matters? sad, happens. But for some could have happiness and tween the things that matter
They can provide all types people being happy does- peace. But having peace and and the things that don’t.
of financial assistance: pull n’t happen near enough… contentment doesn’t happen Enjoy your summer as you
credit reports, budgeting, can I get an Amen? because we remove the seek His peace!
debt management, invest- I, like anyone, like to problems; it will take place
ing, etc. Call 772-0050 for be happy. But more impor- because we enter into the Love Big Live Well
more info. tantly I have found that presence of God and then He Chaplain Love
what I need is peace. shows up with peace, love
Think about it, to not have and joy.
Behavioral Health Con- peace within you is to be In the Bible Jeremiah
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@us.army.mil
FRG Leaders
After Hours Emergency HSC – Dawn Marie DeGrave cell: 315-777-6152;
Services (Holidays and Dawnmarie.degrave@us.army.mil
Weekends) Before 9:00 A Co – Sarah Popp-cell: 937-541-6371, allie299@yahoo.com
pm: Acute Care Clinic, B Co—GiGi Tomsu-cell: 315-777-6521, gigitomsu@gmail.com
315-772-5236 C Co—Megan Wilson-cell: 818-279-3927, M-MURDOCK@HOTMAIL.COM
After 9:00 pm: Samaritan FRG Advisors
Medical Center Emer- Diana Ortiz – cell: 571-228-1962, email dianaortiz2410@gmail.com
gency Department: 315-
785-4100
Local 24-Hour Crisis Line:
315-785-4516
National Suicide Preven- BLUEBERRY MONTH
tion Lifeline: 1-800-273- HOT DOG MONTH
TALK
ICE CREAM MONTH
Suicide Prevention Action HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!
Network (SPAN):
ww.spanusa.org
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7. VOLUME I, ISSUE 27 PAGE 7
July 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Block leave
8 9 30 june-14 july 2012
10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 ALPHA 20 21
FRG MTG
5:30PM RHI-
CARD CMTY
CTR
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 Key Caller 31 Training/Classes
FRG Suspenses
Adv 1-2:30pm BDE/BN/CO FRG Meet-
ings/Training/Events
Community Events Upcoming Key Caller Need Help?
Call or visit Military
Class Dates:
 Watertown Concert in the Park, July July 12th
OneSource to find infor-
3rd, 6pm, Thompson Park All Classes are at ACS from mation about taxes, par-
 Commissary Open, July 4th, 9am— 2-3:30 p.m. or 5-6:30p.m. enting, deployments,
3pm finances, taxes, counsel-
 DPAO/Toyota Concert Series: Blake Call Mobilization and Deployment to ing, PCS moves & more!
Shelton, July 6th, 7pm, The Fair- register at 315-772-0470.
grounds.
Personal Financial Counselor, is back
 Jefferson County Fair, July 10-15, The
and available every Thursday from
Fairgrounds.
1pm to 3pm in the 277th Battalions
 Fort Drum ACAP Career Fair, July
Classroom. Call him at 586-350-
12th, 10am—2pm.
7650 to help set up a budget, check
 Lewis County Fair, July 17-21, Lewis
your credit, develop a plan to get out
County Fairgrounds.
of debt, get started investing, or what-
 DPAO/Toyota Concert Series: Bill ever you need assistance with. You
Cosby, July 28th, 7pm, The Fair- can also always call Financial Readi-
grounds. ness at 772-0050 for this same type of
assistance.

8. PAGE 8
Family Readiness Group Advisor’s Updates, continued
sential part as it helps us all to stay and great as its members make it. warm welcome we received coming
connected and it supports communi- Our kids and I are excited to be here into this Battalion. Now it is our
cation during separation. I encour- in Ft. Drum. Coming from Korea we turn to wish you all a fun and memo-
age all families to stay connected and really appreciate the fresh air and end- rable summer time! I look forward
find time even during the coming less outdoor options that Jefferson to meeting each and every one of
summer months to attend the County offers. We look forward to you at the many upcoming events on
monthly FRG meetings, functions or fishing for our own salmon, visiting or off post. If you have questions or
fundraisers. Looking back on our local farmers markets and getting to have any kind of need please do not
past years, I can attest that the FRG see the many islands and shores in the hesitate to contact your company
has helped us endure more than 4 North American region. FRG leader. They are always happy
deployments. I have been driving around Ft. to assist and connect you with the
I sincerely respect and appreciate Drum and I am impressed by what is right person to support you. My
the hard work that FRG leaders and offered on this installation. A ―Wow family and I are excited to be here
volunteers do for their Company moment‖ was the visit we made to the and it is our honor to be part of the
families & single Soldiers. These ACS Center. What a wonderful build- Mountain Eagle Task Force!
are pure volunteer jobs marked by ing full of resources and information!
selfless hard work for the benefit of We got a binder full of local options, a Diana Ortiz
all families in the unit. I would en- gift for my kids and a cool bag just for
courage families in the companies to taking the time to pass by. I encour-
support your FRG with ideas and age everyone to do this if you are new
suggestions or maybe sign up as a or maybe got here months back but
volunteer if you have an extra hour have not really seen the area yet.
or two. I very much believe in this In the name of my family and my-
golden rule: An FRG is as strong self, I want to thank you all for the
Eye On The Eagle WELCOME LTC & MRS. ORTIZ
LTC & MRS. DIANA ORTIZ
AND CHILDREN:
ANNA, SOFIA AND MAX.
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9. PAGE9
PICTURES
ARMY PHOTO BY CPT Melinda Walden
B 277th ASB, TF Mountain Eagle.
SSG Lang received his PCS award and
gift from MAJ Ryan Guthrie.
Ravens standing tall during the battalion change of command ceremony on June 4, 2012.

10. PICTURES CONTINUED PAGE10
Charlie Company
waits for the first
firers to arrive for
the M16 and M4
range on June 15,
2012.
Staff Sergeant Kevin
Pearson, the Range
Safety Officer, hands
out ear plugs to firers
from HSC on June 15,
2012

11. PICTURES CONTINUED PAGE11
Sergeant Nicholas Ellis observes as
the initial firing order begins zeroing
their rifles on June 15, 2012.
OUR SOLDIERS, OUR HEROES - Soldiers Prayer
All the Soldiers are Heroes to me;
They fight in order that we can be free.
Our fathers and mothers have gone before;
They defended our Country by going to war.
Our soldiers are fighting for freedom each day.
Some lose their lives; it's a high price they pay.
They fight for our country, for me and for you;
So our children are free, and grandchildren too.
Until we find a better way,
To stop the terrorists, in the games they play.
To guarantee that we're safe in our land
Our soldiers will continue to fight in the sand.
Our dream is to have them all home again;
For our Country to be safe for each & every man.
In the meantime we know Freedom's not free.
Thanks to the Soldiers - you're Heroes to me.

12. PAGE 12
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@us.army.mil
during its 2008-2009 deployment.
“Freedom and Liberty”