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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Homecoming Ceremonies and Information

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: FOUO

To All:

The time is finally here.  Task Force Sequin is Coming Home!  The following information was released this morning from the 56 IBCT and 3-144 IN BN.

Two Homecoming ceremonies are planned for separate locations as given below.  

PALESTINE Group:Date:  22 MAY 2013 (Departure from platform)
Arrival Time:  on or about 3:00 PM for the Ceremony
Location:  Palestine Armory, 601 Armory Road, Palestine, TX  75801

FORT WORTH Group:Date:  23 May 2013 (Departure from platform)
ARRIVAL TIME:  on or about 3:00 PM for the Ceremony
LOCATION:  Cobb Park Armory, 2101 Cobb Park Road, Fort Worth, TX  76105

Soldiers will contact their Family Members as soon as they receive their travel itineraries.  Please allow a minimum of 4-5 business days before expecting your call.

Congratulations! to everyone.  I know you are all extremely excited.  Any additional information that may be released will be forwarded as soon as I receive it. 

Sunday, April 7, 2013

OPSEC

Always remember that the movement, time dates, locations of out soldiers is NEVER to be discussed, especially on any social media, operational security (OPSEC) is very serious. Violators can not only delay departures and arrivals, but you can also be prosecuted! When in doubt! Don't post!!!!

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

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Saturday, February 23, 2013

Dear Family Members of the Charlie Company FRG group,
I am Thomas G. Pledger, the new Company Commander for Charlie Company. Your Soldiers are doing outstanding work here in Afghanistan. During my short time here they have begun working side by side with the Afghans and have opened a completely New Entry Control Point providing better security for Shindand Airbase.
All of your loved ones have begun the process of getting our equipment and work areas ready to hand over to our replacements that will be arriving in theater soon.
We are currently scheduled to de-mobilization at Camp Shelby, date to be determined, approximately May. This will be an extremely busy time and unfortunately, family time will be non-existent. The first time your Soldiers will be available for reunions, will be upon return to the unit armories. Please do not drive to Camp Shelby. Our goal at Camp Shelby is to De-Mobilize as fast as possible, so that the family reunions will be expedited.
Once again, I reiterate, please do not drive to Camp Shelby upon our return, your Soldiers will be unavailable to be seen as we will be trying to get De-Mobilized as quickly as possible.
If you have any concerns please feel free to email me at thomas.pledger@us.army.mil.

Vr

Thomas G. Pledger
CPT, IN
Commanding

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

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Friday, December 7, 2012

Letter of Appreciation from the Regional Commander

Today at Shindand Air Base, Deputy Commander of Regional Command-West Colonel Mark A. Bertolini presented a Letter of Appreciation from the Regional Commander, Brigadier General Luigi Chapperini (Italian Army), for the outstanding support t...
hat the Task Force has provided to the Regional Command-West overall.

The certificate reads as:
International Security Assistance Force
Regional Command West
Headquarters

Letter of Appreciation
Presented to
Task Force Bowie

In recognition of outstanding support of Regional Command-West, Italian Task Force North retrograde operations from 01 September 2012 to 05 September 2012. Task Force Bowie is presented with this Letter of Appreciation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom while serving in Regional Command-West Afghanistan. Task Force Bowie's efforts greatly contributed to the safety and security of coalition forces and the Afghan people. As a representative of the International Security Assistance Forces in Regional Command-West , you are to be congratulated for your efforts.

I can proudly state that Task Force Bowie has performed an outstanding job with total dedication to the ISAF mission and is a great credit to your Country, the United States Army and the Texas Army National Guard.

signed
Luigi CHAPPERINI
Brigadier General, ITA Army
Commander RC-W

Monday, December 3, 2012

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JANUARY 19, 2013 IS ABOUT THE WHOLE FAMILY!!!
Challenge America Military Opportunities (CAMO) welcomes all Dallas-area veterans and their families to the inaugural CAMO Family Fitness Day, Saturday, January 19, 2013, on the field of iconic Cowboys Stadium. CAMO Family Fitness Day, focusing on comprehensive soldier and family fitness, brings a day of fun with Dallas-based sports professionals and free resources and seminars led by veteran and family support organizations. The day will end with a good old-fashioned picnic-style, star-studded evening concert on the field, hosted by Honorary CAMO Co-Founders Vince Gill and Amy Grant and friends.



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Saturday, 19 January 2013 – CAMO Family Fitness Day – Cowboys Stadium

■8am – 3pm Dr. Oz’s “15-minute Physicals” (pre-registration required)
■11am – 4pm Symposium for Military, Veterans, and Family Members; Veteran-Serving Organizations, and Veteran-Hiring Businesses (by invitation only)
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Submit your Nomination for MILITARY SPOUSE OF THE YEAR, 2013!

Nominations Closing Soon!
Be sure to nominate a deserving Military Spouse, for the
Military Spouse of the Year, 2013.

This is the time to honor the women that Stand Beside the Uniform!
 


If you have any questions, please feel free to email me - Tessa

tessa.smith07@yahoo.com
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 Military Spouse of the Year 2013
 
 


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The Military Spouse of the Year® award solicits nominations from the military community as well as all Americans in the late fall. Three distinct phases of voting follow, culminating in the announcement of the Military Spouse of the Year® at an annual awards luncheon in our nation's capital in early May. The event attracts Congressional members, senior military and Department of Defense leadership.

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