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FROM THE COMMANDER—LTC Joel Stephenson
Greetings once again from the Maverick Battalion and Minnesota State, Mankato. I would like to begin by highlighting a few key accomplishments since our last update.
Last May the program commissioned 15 Second Lieutenants into the active Army, National
Guard, and United States Army Reserve, exceeding our commission mission for the third year in a
row. Jeremy Milstead finished second out of 4,702 Cadets on the FY10 National Order of Merit List,
the highest standing for any Cadet in the history of our program.
This year’s senior class contains Caitlin Christopherson, a Nurse Major and the first female Cadet Battalion Commander in the last ten years. In addition, we have four Distinguished Military Graduates,
and Heather Bissonette, another Nurse Major, was recently selected by USAA as a national scholarship recipient.
This past summer several Cadets participated in worldwide internships sponsored by the
Army. These competitive internships provide our students an opportunity to experience foreign cultures and/or unique aspects of the military. Six Cadets traveled to locations that included Ghana,
Tanzania, Costa Rica, Russia, Germany, and Eastern Europe. Three others interned at an Army Hospital in Hawaii, and five more attended Airborne, Air Assault and SF dive school at various locations
throughout the United States.
The future looks bright. Both the classes of 2012 and 2013 will graduate and commission
nearly twenty lieutenants, a number not approached in perhaps ten or fifteen years. Our freshman
class includes nine scholarship Cadets, two Eagle Scouts, and a high school Valedictorian. I would
like to thank you – friends and alumni of Minnesota State, Mankato Army ROTC – for your efforts in
continuing to promote the Maverick Battalion.
GO MAVERICKS!
Cadre and Staff of the Maverick Battalion
Inside this issue:
From the Commander
1
Maverick News
2
Cadre Leadership
Professor of Military Science
Commandant of Cadets
Executive Officer
Recruiting Operations Officer
Asst. Professor of Military Science
Operations NCO
LTC Joel Stephenson
MSG Don Friend
MAJ Jerry Bohl
CPT(P) Chris Rogers
CPT Sara Livingston
SFC Michael Goldner
Human Resources Technician
Office Administrative Secretary
Supply Technician
Ms. Jean Andresen
Ms. Gail Abraham
Ms. Kris Boyce
Cadet Leadership SY 2010-2011
Battalion Commander
Battalion Sergeant Major
CDT Caitlin Christopherson
CDT JT Kedzeirski
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Maverick BN ROTC places 2nd at the 26th Army Ten-Miler
BY: 2LT Tim Harting
LTC Stephenson, LTs Harting and Milstead along with CDTs Piepho, Sweeney and Kasprisin
traveled to Washington, D.C. on October 24, 2010 to take part in the 26th Army Ten-Miler Race. This
was the first year that the Maverick Battalion sent runners to the race. The Army Ten-Miler, the third
largest ten-miler race in the world, is held annually in D.C. and hosts over thirty-thousand runners. The
Army Ten-Miler is one of the few events where military personnel from all branches, posts, and ranks
can partake in an event driven by camaraderie and competitiveness. Military brass such as Army Chief
of Staff General George Casey Jr. and Sergeant-Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston were present at
the race to see the runners off at the start line.
The Army Ten-Miler route started at the Pentagon and wound down towards Arlington Cemetery. Runners crossed the Potomac River on Memorial Highway and passed by such monuments as
Lincoln’s Memorial, the Watergate Hotel, the Smithsonian Museums, and the Washington Monument.
It was hard for runners not to be motivated during the run, as the Army band had groups playing music at various points along the route. Even several hundred wounded warriors ran in the race, which
brought inspiration to all involved.
Maverick Battalion ROTC took second-place in the ROTC team division out of over fifty ROTC
teams from across the nation. The team had a combined time of 4:13:31 (a total of the top four scores in
the team). The team consisted of Lieutenant Colonel Joel Stephenson, Second Lieutenant Tim Harting,
Second Lieutenant Jeremy Milstead, Cadet Marcus Piepho, Cadet Dan Sweeney, and Cadet Jon
Kasprisin. Even though a smaller ROTC program than most, the Maverick Battalion showed that it was
competitive with the largest schools in the nation.
The race was not the only objective of the Maverick Battalion’s trip to Washington D.C. Arriving
a few days before the race, the cadets were able to tour the Pentagon and see the office of the Army
Chief of Staff, as well as to meet General Casey himself. The cadets also toured the Military Advanced
Training Center (MATC) at Walter Reed Medical Center where physical rehabilitation is performed for
wounded warriors from Iraq and Afghanistan. At Arlington National Cemetery, the Minnesota cadets
were able to greet World War II veterans who were flown to Washington D.C. on a ―Veteran’s Honor
Flight.‖ Honor flights give veterans a chance to witness the monuments erected in recognition of their
feats of valor. The culminating event was witnessing the veteran’s visit to the World War II Memorial.
Maverick Battalion ROTC plans to continue its participation in the Army Ten-Miler Race. It was
an inspiring and motivating experience for all the cadets and cadre who traveled to D.C. from Minnesota.
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Ranger Challenge 2010
Maverick Battalion News
BY: 2LT Jeremy Milstead
On the second weekend of
October, Maverick BN Cadets made
their way up to Camp Ripley, MN to
compete in the 2010 Ranger Challenge Competition. With high expectations, a rigorous training regimen,
and numerous returning, top tier
performers, the team showed up at
the competition with the will to fight.
This year’s 2010 Maverick Battalion
Ranger Challenge team was made up
of seniors Marcus Piepho, Dan
Sweeney, and Caitlin Christopherson; juniors Lance Switzer, Joseph
Kienholz, Eric Pittelkow, and Phil
Kaminsky; sophomore Alex McGillick; freshman Eric Debruzzi; and coaches Jeremy Milstead and
Timothy Harting.
Ranger Challenge is a highly physical and mentally demanding activity which is why it is often
labeled the Army ROTC's varsity sport. The season runs from August through mid-October every year,
though training occurs on a yearlong basis. The culmination of the season is a three day competition at
Camp Ripley, MN focusing on basic military skills, in which the schools across the Midwest convene at
one central location. Each team then pits their best warriors against all the other teams in the Region.
Ranger Challenge began back in 1986 as a competition between ROTC cadets and the United States
Army Rangers in physical fitness and marksmanship. However, over the past three decades Ranger
Challenge has evolved significantly, into a competition designed to assess cadet's physical aptitude,
mental toughness, and knowledge of military skills.
This year’s Ranger Challenge events included an early morning physical fitness test, a hand grenade assault course, land navigation, written test on small unit tactics, construction and crossing of a
one rope bridge, rifle marksmanship, timed weapons assembly/disassembly, and finished with a grueling 10 kilometer run in full battle-rattle. Training for this competition begins early in the fall and selection for the team is on a competitive basis. Physical Training for the Ranger Challenge Team prospects is
Monday through Friday until the week of the competition. Only the best of the Maverick Battalion
represents itself in this brigade wide competition against every ROTC battalion that fields a team in the
Midwest’s 3rd Brigade. The competition includes, but is not limited to, teams from the University of
Minnesota, St. Johns University, the University of North Dakota, North Dakota State University, South
Dakota State University, and the University of North Dakota.
This year’s Ranger Challenge team finished with an overall 3rd place, consistently placing in top
tier positions in each event to include: a 2nd place finish on the written patrol test, a 2nd place finish on
the weapons assembly/disassembly, 3rd place finish on the one-rope-bridge, and a 3rd place finish on the
fitness test.
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Maverick Battalion News
New Cadet Professional Development Programs (CPDT)
Cadet Professional Development Programs are designed to offer summer and winter break
training opportunities and internships to better develop the future leaders of the Army. Maverick Battalion Cadets were able to attend numerous variations on the CPDT program this last
summer. Below are a few explanations the different catagories of training and internships.
CULTURE AND LANGUAGE AWARENESS PROGRAM (CULP)
The Department of the Army is currently developing a comprehensive strategy to define, assess and train culture and language proficiency skills. Part of this strategy is expected to address how Cadet Command increases Cadet language learning exposure. Cultural awareness
training is already incorporated into the curriculum at LDAC, and now via many more overseas culture immersion internship opportunities. Increase number of Cadet cultural immersion
opportunities using existing programs to minimize additional resource requirements. Participating Cadets develop cultural awareness skills and appreciation of cultural differences and
recognize the potential impact on assigned missions. From www.rotc.usaac.army.mil
CADET TROOP LEADER TRAINING (CTLT)
The CTLT track provides Cadets the opportunity to experience leadership in the Army TO&E
units over a three to four week period. Cadets serve in LT level leadership positions in active
duty units. Assignments include units that are located CONUS and OCONUS. Cadets are assigned an unit mentor and are provided on-post lodging and meals. This program is exclusively designed for MSIII Cadets either before or after LDAC.
INTERNSHIPS
The internship track offers a myriad of opportunities for Cadets who seek additional training in
specialized areas such as scientific application, engineering, nursing, medicine, intelligence,
cultural awareness and language proficiency. The internship types, locations and allocations
change significantly from year to year. Cadet Command is working to increase these opportunities. The programs are meant primarily for MSII and MSII Cadets.
NURSE SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAM (NSTP)
Cadets with an academic major of Nursing are the only Cadets eligible to apply for this program. Cadets are assigned to Medical Facilities both CONUS and OCONUS. NSTP provides
nursing Cadets with opportunities to develop and practice leadership in a clinical environment.
Cadets work side-by-side with an Army Nurse Corps Officer.
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Cadet Zach Hendrickson—CULP Ghana
This past summer, from 10 May to 5 June 2010, I participated in the Army ROTC’s Cultural Understanding and Language Program. Through this program, I had the privilege of traveling to the Volta Region of Ghana with several other cadets from around the nation.
In Ghana, we stayed in the city of Hohoe, Ghana. This is located in the Volta Region in Southeastern part of the country. We [cadets] worked and stayed with an organization called Cross Cultural Solutions. Through this program, many of us were placed in different places throughout the city. I was placed
as a teacher in a public school. My experience at the school was unforgettable. I worked for 3 hours every
morning until noon. I worked in a ―P6‖ classroom, as they would call it teaching English, Social Studies,
Culture of Minnesota, as well as Physical Science. I was able to create my own lesson plans and carry out
the lessons as I wished. I also was able to participate in the children’s extracurricular activities (mainly
soccer). I also got to visit an orphanage in the city and attend a Sunday morning church service with the
every one of the children.
Outside of teaching, we did much traveling on some weekdays as well as the weekdays. We visited Wli Waterfalls, Cape Coast (on the Atlantic Ocean) that included Elmina slave castle and a tropical
canopy walk, as well as numerous locations along the Volta River. Outside of organized cultural learning
activities, we spent much of our time in the market places bartering and simply getting to know the people by talking with total strangers!
The culture and people of Ghana are beautiful. This has expanded my cultural understanding in
terms of being on a different continent and experiencing a society nothing like what I am used to.
AKPEH KA KA KA (Thank You)
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Cadet Jonathan Kasprisin —CULP Russia
I am Jonathan Kasprisin, a junior Chemistry major at Gustavus Adolphus College. As an ROTC Cadet I was privileged to participate in a
CULP, Cultural Understanding and Language Program, internship to
Russia. The internship took twenty Cadets and two Cadre through
four phases. Phase one was a five day preparatory course at Fort Monmouth. Phase two was nineteen days in Moscow, Russia. We stayed at
the Moscow State Linguistics University in the international student
dormitories. Mornings consisted of Russian Language course, with an
hour course about Russian Cultural. Afternoons focused on cultural
immersion and fun activities. We took tours of the city, museums, and
places of historical interest. Phase Three was four days in St. Petersburg, and Phase Four was four days in Volgograd (Stalingrad). During phase two through four, we visited and learned about places such
as the Kremlin, Stalingrad, the Summer and Winter Palaces of the
Tsars and Stalin’s bunker. One of the other cultural activities that we
were able to do was see a Russian ballet, put on by the Bolshoy Theater in the Place of Congress. Overall the trip was an amazing and enlightening experience. The activities
we were involved in were all fascinating and being in a completely different culture has increased my
confidence in my ability to handle situations in foreign or confusing environments. This experience has
also motivated me to become more knowledgeable about worldly situations and continue taking Russian
language classes.
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Cadet Kim Bracht—Internship El Salvador
This past summer, in 2010, I went to the country Costa Rica, and it was an experience that changed
my whole outlook on the world. It made me realize that there is a lot more out there than little old Mankato, MN! I was really nervous to fly out there, but once we settled down at our home base in the city of
Cartago, everything started to feel like home. I probably did more on that trip than I have ever done in
my entire life.
The first week, we had orientation for the nursing home that we worked at, and sometimes it was
a struggle because of the language barrier, but just knowing that they were happy to have us there made
it a quite enjoyable experience. The first weekend off, we went to the Rainforest. We went zip lining down
an inactive volcano, rappelled down a 150 foot cliff, and went horseback riding the first night. The second
night, we visited the hot springs, and did some site seeing. When we went back to our home base, after
that weekend, we had another week of volunteer work where we pulled weeds, laid concrete, visited
with the residents, and planted flowers.
After the second week, we went to the beach in the province, Limon. There, we had a bunch of
free time to explore the gorgeous white sandy beaches, snorkel, surf, eat food, get sun burnt, walk
around, look at all the little shops, and anything else we could find. After our second weekend off, we
proceeded back to the home base, and worked at a poor, run-down elementary school in need of help.
There, we painted their whole building, which wasn’t very big, played games with the children, and laid
more concrete to make another play area for them.
The third week in the country, there was also a festival going on. There is a large basilica in the
town, and every year during the month of August, people from all over the country, as a tradition, walk
miles, and miles to pray and take holy water from a natural spring. The whole city was full of life during
this week. There was entertainment, and tons of great Costa Rican food. The last week there I also went
bungee jumping which was quite a rush!
After all the cultural things that I experienced in Costa Rica, I realize how much more is out there,
and it makes me want to get out of Mankato and go active duty after I commission. I met so many different kinds of people from all over the united states on the trip, and some of those blossomed into great
friends. I am very thankful for this trip that Army ROTC awarded me. Thank you, Army!
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Cadet Arie Emde—NSTP, Hawaii
After LDAC this summer, I participated in a month-long NSTP (Nursing Summer
Training Program) internship. The Army sent me to Tripler Army Medical Center
on the island of Oahu, in the city of Honolulu. I was there from 26 July until 21 August. Cadet Bissonette, and Cadet Stadther, and I were all there together and for the
exact same dates so we were able to see and do many different things together.
Out of the twenty seven days that we were there I worked nine twelve-hour
days. Before we left for any training this summer we were given the opportunity to
request what types of nursing we wanted to experience. For the first two weeks, I
spent my time following different nurses in a variety of fields that I am interested in.
I was able to shadow a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for two days, an Operating Room Nurse for two days, and an Intensive Care Unit Nurse for one day. I
found these experiences to be invaluable because it helped me narrow down what type of nursing I want
to go in to and what I needed to accomplish in order to get on track with that goal.
Following the first two weeks of ―shadowing‖ I was able to go to my floor. I was assigned to go to
5C2 which is a medical telemetry floor. Basically, it is a specific floor in the hospital that patients get sent
to if they are in respiratory and/or cardiovascular distress. They are sent to this floor because it is specially equipped with heart and lung monitoring devices so they are continuously watched by a specialist.
I had a phenomenal experience on this floor. My preceptor was very open to letting me try new things
and many of the other personnel on the floor took me under their wing when they had some sort of treatment or learning opportunity that I could participate in. It was incredibly different than any experience
that I have had through school or the civilian sector because of the amount of autonomy we were given
and how much hands-on experience was provided. In nursing school you have to study up on everything
for hours before you get to try anything, whereas at Tripler you were given a short explanation, shown
the supplies, and then expected to try it for yourself. I learned a great deal and have gained even more
appreciation for Army Nursing.
Considering that I was only at the hospital for nine out of the twenty seven days, the other eighteen days were essentially a paid vacation. The day after I got there, I invested in a bus pass with Cadet
Bissonette. This was the smartest decision that I made out there. We were able to travel anywhere on the
island as often as we wanted for our entire time out there. The place we frequented most often was Waikiki, which is a haven for tourists all over the world. There we experienced the night life, sat on the beach,
and did a great deal of shopping. We also visited the North Shore. It is known for its incredible surf in the
winter months, where waves can be as high as 30 feet. The atmosphere up there was very relaxed and
how most would consider ―native Hawaiians‖ to live. Some other things we were able to do were: visit
the Polynesian Culture Center, experience a Luau, go skydiving, go cliff jumping, climb the volcano craters, hike in the mountains, snorkel, see where Lost was filmed, and view Pirates of the Caribbean 4 being
filmed. These are some of the big events that we were able to partake in but we did much, much more.
This experience was so incredible. I was able to learn a lot and also have the vacation of my life at
the same time. The location was amazing because of the warm weather and beautiful scenery. In fact, I
requested this to be my first duty station once we complete our training down in San Antonio, Texas. If
there are any nurses who are reading this I would highly recommend taking advantage of this once-in-alifetime opportunity.
Hiking Koko Head Crater
Cadets Emde, Stadther and Bissonette go skydiving
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Class of 1982 memories submitted by Steve Parry, the first Gustavus ROTC Cadet.
STEVEN PARRY (82) - Here are some picture of the 1982 commissioning class. 1982 was the first class
that was a class with all there training done at MSU. It was the second class commissioned. I was the
first cadet from Gustavus and was followed a year later by Peter Ford. I was told that I was the 1st ROTC
cadet at Gustavus since WWII. I was a member of the MN National Guard (FA) while in college, but did
a branch change to Infantry prior to going on active duty in 1984. In 1985, I taught small unit tactics to
the ROTC cadets that came through Fort Lewis for summer training.
Commissioning Ceremony, 1982
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BG ALAN S. DOHRMANN (83) - In August of 2009, I assumed Command of the 141 MEB and deployed
it, along with units from 13 states and territories, to Camp Atterbury for post-mobilization training in
preparation for the KFOR 12 mission. Following post-mobilization training, I assumed command of Multinational Task Force East, Kosovo Forces on 14 Nov 09. MNTF-E was a 2200 strong Task Force made up
soldiers from the United States, Poland, Greece, Ukraine, Turkey, Romania and Armenia. Conducted
Peace Keeping/Enforcement operations through July of 2010. Upon my return, I resumed my duties as
Deputy Adjutant General of the North Dakota National Guard.
BG JEFF BERTRANG (85) - I recently was assigned as the Deputy CG for the 34th ID, based out of Rosemount, MN. Prior to that assignment, I was the Assistant Adjutant General for the MN ARNG from January 2009 to October 2010. I am a high school principal at Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop (GFW) schools since
1994. I live in New Ulm with my wife Wendy and our three children.
LTC (R)JEFF MEISTER (85)—I retired from the Army two years ago after 23 years of distinguished service
as a logistician. I currently serve as a GS15 Deputy Division Chief for the Joint Requirements and Assessments Division on the Army Staff in the Pentagon. I continue to take the PT Test with military personnel
and routinely score over 300 points as has been the case throughout my entire military career.
LTC (R)PAUL HOSFIELD (85) - I am currently assigned to the USAR IRR. Recently
deployed with 34ID Main Command Post. I served as the USD-S's Plans LNO to
USF-I C33 FUOPS. Attached is a picture of me sitting in Saddam Hussein's chair located
in the Al Faw Palace.
GREGORY ―REGGIE‖ GWOST (85) - I served from 1985 though 1996. During that time I was stationed at
Ft. Ord, CA, Bremerhaven, Germany, Ft. Stewart, GA. I served in the Persian Gulf War with the 5th
MASH. I am currently the Triage Nurse for a group of Neurosurgeons in St. Cloud, MN. Married. 2
Sons Nate 18 & Mitch 16.
LTC JIM RISGAARD (86)— I've recently been nominated to the AFPAK Hands program, PCS'd from Heidelberg, GE to Tampa, Fl, where I'm assigned to SOCCENT. Will start language training soon (DARI) and
will be deploying to Afghanistan as part of the program in Feb of 11.
BURDORF, DWAYNE (86) - I am currently employed as the Country Manager for Mexico, National Oil
Well Varco in Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, Mexico
LTC ALAN K. DOROW (89) I am currently serving as the Battalion Commander for the 181 Brigade Support Battalion with the 81st Heavy Brigade Combat Team (HBCT). I took command in March of 2008 and
deployed the battalion to Iraq with the 81st HBCT in Oct of 2008. This was my second deployment to Iraq
with the 81st HBCT. I works fulltime (AGR) as the Force Integration and Readiness Officer (FIRO) for the
Washington Army National Guard. I reside in Roy, WA with my lovely wife Kathi and our two children,
Kenaniah (11), and Alanna (9).
MAJ SEBERT WILSON (89)- I work at the Pentagon. My job is working with the Detainees in Cuba. I just
came back from helping TF-435 in BAF AF. I was helping with the Detainees there. I've been at the Pentagon for the last 2 1/2yrs. I just got extended again. This Sept will mark 33yrs in the Military. I left the
MN Guards and joined the AR in Jan.
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LTC DAVID LANGFELLOW (90)—I am assigned to USSOCOM @ the InterAgency Task Force (IATF)@ MacDill AFB, Tampa Florida. I’ve been with USSOCOM since November 2008. I am currently deployed forward with the Combined Joint Inter-Agency Task Force-Nexus, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
Not sure if you have published yet… The other day I had the distinct honor of
having dinner chow and a hour long one-on-one conversation with a true
American hero, LtCol (Retired) Oliver (Ollie) North. His PSD lead took the attached photo for me. Photo of LTC Langfellow and LTC(R)Oliver North in Afghanistan.
LTC TROY SOUKUP (90) - Military: Currently serving as the BN CDR for 1-125th
Field Artillery Bn in New Ulm, MN. Took Command in OCT 2009. Unit locations
for 1-125th FA are: New Ulm, St Peter, St James, Jackson, Fairmont, Pipestone,
Luverne, and Anoka. Civilian: I live in Maple Grove, MN with my wife Melissa
and 4 kids (Megan(8 yrs), Madison(5 yrs), Thor (2 yrs), and Taylor (2 yrs). Currently employed as a medical device Territory Sales Manager for Zimmer Dental
(selling dental implants to Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons).
MAJ STEVE KVALL (90) - I have PCS'd to lovely Fort Bragg, NC. I have been transferred to the USACAPOC HQ and work in the G9 Readiness & Mobilization Directorate. "NSTR"...Nothing significant to report.
DAVID R. VOELKER (92) - I am currently living and working in Seoul, Korea at United States Army Garrison Yongsan. I work for the Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Korea Region in the Master
Planning office.
MAJ (R)STEPHEN JOHANNSEN (92) - I retired effective SEP2010 after 22 years of military service. I will
continue in the IRR for the foreseeable future. I will miss the exceptional men and women I have served
with during my membership in 4 National Guard brigades and two Iraqi deployments
LTC ROY BEHNE (92) - I'm the J6 Deputy Director for Plans & Policy. I've been working the communications drawdown efforts for us to eventually close up shop her in Iraq at the end of next year and leaving
an enduring capability to transfer to the Department of State.
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MAJ DWAYNE EDEN (94) - I am currently in Kunar Provence, Afghanistan. I am with an Agriculture
Development Team (ADT) from the Iowa National Guard and am the 2OIC of the Ag Section. This is the
first ADT from Iowa. The program has been going on in Afghanistan for about 4 years. We are helping
the Afghan farmers and Government to become more dependent on themselves for food by showing
them ways to become more productive in the crops they are growing. As you can see from the picture, I
think this a very pretty place and would be an awesome destination for anybody who likes to go hiking...once the country becomes stabilized. It is only a matter of time.
MAJ Eden on over watch of the Kunar River
Valley,, Afghanistan
MAJ Eden and a local farmer at a “Shura” in the
Governors Compound,, Asadabad, Afghanistan
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CPT JESSICA SCHULTZ (01) - I just PCSed from Tripler Army Medical Center (Hawaii) with my husband in AUG to the US Army War College (Carlisle PA) and am working with the Army Physical Fitness
Research Institute (APFRI), still as a clinical psychologist. We’re expecting our first child in January (so
getting busy trying to get ready).
CPT PHIL ROYER (02) - I am currently OIC of outpatient physical therapy at Tripler AMC, Honolulu.
My wife and I just had our first child (Olivia) on 6 June. Parenthood is great!
CPT NATE HELLER (02) - Currently deployed to East Africa, leading a Civil Affairs
team in Moroto, Uganda in the Karamoja region. Serving in the 418th CA BN out of
Belton, MO. I work as a contractor at Fort Leavenworth for the Army Training Network. Photo of Nate with his Civil Affairs team in Africa
CPT SARA LIVINGSTON (02) - I am currently the MSI instructor at MSU. I am assigned to 1-340th TSB
out of Arden Hills, MN. I live in North Mankato with my daughters, Anna (6) and Hailey (4).
CPT CHRIS DONLIN (03) - I just finished JAG OBC and my wife Sara and I reported to Fort Benning for
my first assignment as an Administrative Law attorney.
CPT DAVID ADAMS (04)— I was just hired full-time as the Training Officer for the 834th Aviation Support Battalion, of the 34th Combat Aviation
BDE. I spent the last 2 years working ADOS (Active Duty Operational Support) for JFHQ-MN-J3 Mobilization Readiness as the Mobilization Plans Officer. Prior to moving to the 834th ASB full-time and M-Day, I was an Armor Company Platoon Leader and XO for a couple years, then BN S1 for 1194 Armor out of Brainerd, MN. My current Branch is Armor. Photo is of
CPT Adams firing a mortar ICW alumni LT Reynaldo Caban’s (08) platoon!
CPT DAN CLARK (04) - I recently completed combined logistics captain's career course (CLC3) and was
then assigned to the 82nd Sustainment Brigade (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, NC. I am currently deployed for
a 3rd time, serving as the Task Force S4/S6/Public affairs representative for the Joint Logistics Task Force
7 stationed in Camp Arifjan Kuwait. The Task Force is made up of AD, USAR, USN, and USAF forces
and is responsible for facilitating Operation Responsible Drawdown by transporting equipment from Iraq
to refit maintenance sites in Kuwait and the U.S.
CPT BRIAN KNUTSON (05) - I took command of Echo Company (Forward Support Company), 2-22 Infantry Battalion, 1st BCT, 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, NY in June
2009. We are currently deployed to Camp Alamo in Kabul, Afghanistan. I am also mentoring the Kabul Military Training Center (KMTC) Garrison Commander, a Colonel in the Afghan National Army. We expect to redeploy in January 2011. Photo of my 1SG and myself on
top of a mountain that we climbed in the training area of KMTC.
CPT NIC FOUGNER (07) - My wife Nichole and I have been living in Schwienfurt,
Germany for the past three years. I am assigned to the 9th En Bn, 172D SIB. I was promoted to CPT on 1 June 2010. My lovely wife and I are looking forward to returning to
the States in a few more months where I will attend Captains Career Course. Photo of
CPT Fougner and wife Nichole
1LT ERIC LEWANSKI (07)— I am currently attending the Military Intelligence Captain’s Career Course.
I am an active member of the Minnesota National Guard. I work as a commercial insurance underwriter
for Travelers Insurance in St. Paul, MN.
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1LT MARTIN SCHIMMELE (08) - I am currently working as a fulltime National Guard Member as a Manpower Analyst for National Guard Bureau (NGB) in Arlington, Virginia. I work in the branch that publishes the Full Time Manning Document for the Army National Guard. I have 6 states in my region and I
am tasked with working directly with the States Human Resources Officer and there staff to develop their
Army National Guard Full Time Manning Document and facilitate additional questions or concerns the
states may have in regards to their document.
Earlier this year I participated in Minnesota's State Partnership Program with Croatia. As the senior leader
in the exchange I took a Platoon of 30 soldiers to Croatia for an 18 day exchange. The exchange included a
recon trip, train-up of the platoon, transportation, and a culmination exercise that was presented to distinguished visitors from all around the world. Upon returning from Croatia I acted as the Liaison Officer for a
platoon of 35 Croatian soldiers for 14 days. I acted as the link between three companies to ensure all the
Croatian Soldiers were fed, transported, trained, qualified on M16 and trained on all other squad weapon
systems, as well as a guide while the Croatians explored Minnesota.
Attached is a picture of myself (second person from the left of US Troops) with my platoon, the Croatian exchange platoon
and Maj. Gen. Larry Shellito Lt. Gen. Krulijac.
1LT ADAM INGALSBE (08) - I am 1LT Adam Ingalsbe. I returned from deployment to Basra, Iraq with
the 34th ID DSTB in January. I work at General Mills in Golden Valley, MN.
2LT TROY FRENCH (10)— I am in IBOLC at Fort Benning and headed to the 170th IBCT in Germany, deploying Spring 2011.
2LT RICHARD KISSKEYS (10) - My family and I are stationed at Ft. Lewis and have been there since
May.
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5th Annual Veterans Day 5k
The 5th Annual Veterans Day 5K, sponsored by the Maverick BN Army ROTC program will be held Saturday Nov 13th
at the MSU campus. Registration form is below with the mailing address! Come on out and run with the current Cadets! Hear the Maverick BN Army ROTC band play!
Honoring
Those
Who Served
Saturday, November 13, 2010 9:00 AM
Start and finish on the MSU campus
Course starts and ends outside of the Myers Field House on the Minnesota State University Mankato campus. Parking is available in
Lot 20 Purple (corner of Stadium Road and Warren Street) and Lot 5 Gold (north side of Taylor Center).
Packet pick-up and race day registration will take place between 8:00 AM and 8:45 AM in Myers Field House.
Awards will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in each age group:
18 and under
19-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
______________________________________________________________________________
Last name
First Name
MI
Age (on 11/13/10)
Sex
______________________________________________________________________________
Address
City
State
Zip
______________________________________________________________________________
E-mail address
Phone number
T-shirt size: (please circle one)
S
M
L
XL
XXL
Entry fee is $15 by November 5th; after November 5th race day registration is $20. Please make check payable to the “Cadet Activity
Fund”. All proceeds go to the 1LT Michael Fasnacht Scholarship Fund at MSU.
Veteran’s Day ROTC 5K
2nd Lieutenant Milstead and 2nd Lieutenant Harting
316 Wiecking Center
Mankato, MN 56001
(507)389-5834
Waiver: I certify that I am eligible to participate in this competition under USAT&F rules. In consideration of your accepting this entry, I, the undersigned, intending to be legally bound, hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have against
the Minnesota State University Army ROTC program, Minnesota State University, the City of Mankato, and any other sponsors and their representatives, successors
and assigns for any and all injuries suffered by me in said event. I attest and verify that I am an amateur and that I will participate in the event as a footrace, that I
am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that my physical condition has been verified by a licensed medical doctor. Further,
I hereby grant full permission to any and all of the foregoing to use my name, likeness, and voice, as well as any photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, recordings
and any other record of this event in which I may appear for any legitimate purpose including television broadcast of the event, the reuse in any media of this broadcast and in advertising and promotion for such broadcast and reuse. I understand that the race may be cancelled or postponed due to natural disaster or other similar causes. Fees are non-refundable. If I require medical attention as a result of my participation, I hereby give my consent to authorized medical personnel to provide such medical care as deemed necessary by such authorized personnel.
______________________________________________________________________________
Participant Signature (parent must sign if under 18)
Date
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“Maverick Battalion Army ROTC”
2010 Maverick Battalion Corps of Cadets
Photo courtesy of Bobby McFall
Front Row Cadre and Staff L-R: LTC Joel Stephenson, MSG Don Friend, SFC Michael Goldner, CPT Chris Rogers, Jean
Andresen, Lori Olinger, Kris Boyce, MAJ Jerry Bohl, CPT Sara Livingston, 2LT Tim Harting, 2LT Jeremy Milstead
Dept of Military Science
316 Wiecking Center
Mankato, MN 56001
Alumni Visits: The Department of Military Science maintains an open request for any Alumni in
the area or passing through, to stop in and speak to Cadets regarding their military experience.
Please contact the office if you’d like to share your story.
Fundraising: Have you ever been contacted by MSU’s alumni relations department during their
fund drives? Did you know that you could designate your donation to the ROTC department
though the College of Education and the Alumni Relations Department? Donations are used in
various aspects for training, scholarships and Cadet activity support.