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. Issue 133 November 8, 2013
Serving the Soldiers, Civilians and Families of 2nd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div.
Sister brigades switch out in Kuwait
Col. Omar Jones IV, left, commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Lehtonen, senior enlisted leader, both of the 2nd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div., uncase the brigade colors during a Transfer
of Authority Ceremony between the “Warhorse” Brigade and 1st ABCT, 4th Inf. Div., on Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Nov. 4, 2013. “We are ready to partner closely with our Kuwaiti
brothers as we build on the close bonds formed by the “Raider” team and their predecessors,” said Jones.
Story and photos
Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch
2nd ABCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.
C
AMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – The
“Warhorse” Brigade officially
replaced their sister brigade, 1st
ABCT, 4th Inf. Div., during a Transfer of
Authority Ceremony on Camp Buehring,
Kuwait, Nov. 4.
During the ceremony, 2nd ABCT, 4th
Inf. Div., took over the the mission of joint
partnership and promoting security and
stabilization in the region.
“We are ready to execute theater security
cooperation exercises across the region, as we
strengthen our relationship and improve our
readiness and that of our peers,” said Col.
Omar Jones IV, commander, 2nd ABCT, 4th
Infantry Division, addressing the Soldiers
during the ceremony.
For a year prior to the deployment, 2nd
ABCT Soldiers conducted extensive training,
and leadership said they have no doubts on
their ability to assume the mission.
“We trained at home, at Pinon Canyon
and at the National Training Center, to be
experts at our craft; war fighting,” said Jones.
“No brigade in the Army is better trained
than you are today.”
As the mission for Soldiers of 1st ABCT,
4th Inf. Div., is coming to an end, the
mission for Warhorse Soldiers is just starting.
“I am very proud that it is (2nd Brigade)
here, taking over the mission,” said Col. Joel
K. Tyler, commander, 1st ABCT, 4th Inf. Div.
“You know that I understand what it takes to
get here; all the hard work at every echelon,
and I know you have made the brigade ready
for any challenge. You will take this mission
to greater levels of achievement, and you will
have opportunities we only dreamed of.”
Throughout the deployment, Soldiers
will participate in a wide variety of missions
across the U.S. Army Central area of
operations.
“You will join a great team of land force
See CEREMONY, Page 2

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Battalions uncase colors
LEFT:
Soldiers of
2nd STB
stand at
attention
during the
battalion’s
Transfer of
Authority
Ceremony
at
Lonestar
Field on
Camp
Buehring,
Kuwait,
Oct. 25.
From CEREMONY, Page 1
professionals; experts in the Middle East
and Central Asia,” said Lt. Gen. James L.
Terry, commanding general, USARCENT
and Coalition Forces Land Component
Command. “This is one of the most volatile
and strategically important regions in the
world; and I am sure, and I am confident,
that you and your Soldiers are up for the task
ahead of you.”
Through the months ahead, the Warhorse
Brigade will start from where their sister
brigade left off, by adding to the partnership
with the Kuwaitis.
“We are ready to partner closely with our
Kuwaiti brothers as we build on the close
bonds formed by the Raider team and their
predecessors,” said Jones.
Jones ended the ceremony with words of
encouragement for all Soldiers of the brigade.
“Remain ready, and be the best
professional partner you can be to our
friends in Kuwait and across the region.
Disciplined units and engaged leaders will
be successful in any mission, and will always
take care of their Soldiers. It is my honor to
be a part of your team.”
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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. Marcus Fichtl...............................Layout and Design
Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch............................................Editor
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LEFT: Lt.
Col. Keith
Jarolimek,
commander
and
Command
Sgt. Maj.
Benito
Perez,
senior
enlisted
leader,
3rd Bn.,
16th FAR,
uncase the
battalion
colors in
Kuwait,
Nov. 2.
LEFT: Lt.
Col Joshua
Wright,
commander
and
Command
Sgt. Maj.
Dennis
Bellinger,
senior enlisted
leader, 1st Bn.,
67th Armor
Reg. uncase
the battalion
colors
on Camp
Buehring,
Kuwait, Oct.
25.
Soldiers of the 2nd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div., stand at attention as the flag of Lt. Gen. James L. Terry, commanding general, U.S.
Army Central and Coalition Forces Land Component Command, flaps in the wind during a Transfer of Authority Ceremony
on Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Nov. 4, 2013. First ABCT, 4th Inf. Div., Soldiers are preparing to head home after a nine-month
deployment while 2nd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div., Soldiers assume the mission to partner and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with
their Kuwaiti counterparts.
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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
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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 133 November 8, 2013