Collins Appointed MS Adjutant General

Camp Shelby REVEILLEPage 2Thursday, February 2, 2012Boots on ground increase as the mobilization mission continuesWelcome, members of the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, NewYork Army National Guard, as youbegin your mobilization training with us. Itis an honor and a pleasure to assist America’s finest as you embark on your journey insupport of America’s continued fight forfreedom.The mobilization mission continues tomove forward as we welcome the 869th Vertical Construction Engineer Company,Florida Army National Guard; the 3-20thSpecial Forces Company A, B, C and Dcomprised of Army National Guard Soldiersfrom Mississippi, Florida, North Carolinaand Illinois; the 781st Transportation Company, Alabama Army National Guard; the179th Ordinance Company, Kansas ArmyNational Guard; the 1157th TransportationCompany, Wisconsin Army National Guard;the 444th Chemical Company, Illinois ArmyNational Guard and the 210th Military Police Company, Michigan Army NationalGuard.Continue the standard of excellence incustomer service, training, and support as weassist these units for their upcoming missionSOLDIERContinued from Page 1GI Bill transferThe Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill provides for a transfer of education benefitsto family members. Family membersmust be in DEERS and eligible Soldiersmust make the transfer prior to retirement. Failure to transfer before retirement will terminate the capability tomake the transfer.readiness.Team, help me welcome home members ofthe 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team,Oklahoma Army National Guard; 204th Theater Airfield Operations Group, LouisianaArmy National Guard and the 418th MilitaryPolice Company, Florida Army NationalGuard.Thank you, comrades, for your service andsacrifice during the past months as youserved your country, state and communitywith honor and distinction during ongoingOverseas Contingency Operations.Remember, we are only as strong as ourweakest link.Take a special interest in your Soldiers andcivilian employees.Strive for excellence through training, professional development and continuing education opportunities. Know your team.Take interest in their goals for your organization and for their Families. Rememberthat sometimes in life there are challengesand triumphs.Educate your team on the available resources right here at Camp Shelby that canassist with challenges that Soldiers and theirfor retail positions. Friendly disposition meeting at 7 a.m. on Dec. 16 at the Alland flexible hours.Ranks Club.Apply online at www.aafes.com.For more information, call Maj. PatBackground check is required. AAFES Lowery at 601-558-2062.is an EOE employer.Poster IdeasIf you have an idea for a new suicideprevention poster or video, please putyour idea on paper and send it to us oreither drop by and present it to us. Contact Lt. Col. Constance Essex at (601)558-2538.All Ranks ClubDeployment storiesInternet opportunitiesEducation CenterCmd. Sgt. Maj. (Retired) Ray CordellCurrently undergoing renovations. is now working for Lifetime networkBusiness hours are still the same, but and he is looking for locations to filmparking is limited.the next season of their Homecomingsseries.Credit Union openIf you have Soldiers returning fromCS Federal Credit Union is now opendeploymentand want to get in on thisfor business in new location at Wareopportunityto tell your Army stories,house Ave., bldg 82. Hours of operationcontactRayatare from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon. - Fri., pleaseray.cordell@ymail.comorcall(916)drive thru opens at 8 a.m. Call 601-544409-5076 or (443) 370-3291.5421/601-558-2599.Camp Shelby has an Internet Café located on 26th Street bldg 2614 and thehours of operations are Monday- Friday8 a. m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday andSunday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. which is free tothe Soldiers.The American Grill has internet service available but there is a fee. Thehours of operations are Monday – Friday 8 a.m.-7p.m. Saturday and Sunday11 a.m – 4 p.m.Defense Language Proficiency Tests(DLPTs) are available (computerized) atthe CSJFTC-DPCA Education center.For more information contact the education center for more complete information on DLPTs and Oral ProficiencyInterviews (OPI). @ 601-558-2029bldg. 1813 on 18 Street.ATM HoursNew ATM hours at billeting will beMonday - Friday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Saturday- Sunday 7:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.JAG’s new homeThe Judge Advocate General’s office ATM can also be found at Post Exhas moved to bldg 1485. All contact change and Camp Shelby Federal Creditnumbers are the same. Contact Maj. Union.Ronald McBay.American Red CrossThe American Red Cross Service toASVAB practicePractice GT exams are available at Armed Forces (SAF) Program ensuresthe education center. Appointment re- that emergency messages are verifiedquired. The GT score is one of the most and delivered to the proper authoritiesimportant line scores computed from a regardless of how far away the servicemember may be.Soldier’s results on the ASVAB test.Effective June 13, 2011 a single callFor more information contact Mr.tosend urgent messages to a serviceJunkins at john.junkins1@us.army.milmembercan be made to 877-272-7337or 601-558-2029.(U.S. toll free).Troop storeNow accepting online applicationsFamilies might face.Some challenges can be as simple as education opportunities, needing assistance tofill out college scholarship applications andfinancial planning while other challengescan be as serious as domestic violence, sexual assault or attempted suicide.Regardless of the situation, the Guard isFamily and there are resources to help alltypes of concerns before the challenge becomes a serious life or death situation. Gethelp if you need it and always look ahead fora brighter tomorrow.Prevention and education is key to ensuretomorrow’s success.Thanks to all of you for your dedicatedsupport as we continue the mission of mobilizing and demobilizing American Heroes.It is an honor and a privilege to assistAmerica’s finest patriots as they embark ontheir journey for the continued fight for freedom. Thank you for all that you do and keepup the good work.May God continue to bless you, your Families, and this great country that we are solucky to have the honor to serve.“SOLDIERS FIRST!”Officer AssociationThe Officer Association will have aCol. Steve Parham .CS CommanderMaj. Deidre Musgrave .PA OfficerStaff Sgt. Jackquline Moore.PA NCOICStaff Sgt. Latasha Williams .PA NCOStaff Sgt. Kenny Hatten.PA NCODana Elise Smith 64601-558-2835Tell us your storyThe Reveille wants your story! TheReveille highlights an Officer, Noncommissioned Officer, Enlisted Soldier anda Civilian in every edition.Tell us about your job at CampShelby. Tell us about your military career, background, hobbies or accomplishments.If you are interested in telling yourstory, contact the CSJFTC Public Affairs Office at 601-558-2271 or 601558-2835.The Reveille wants to highlight yourFamily in a Family Corner article forspecial achievements and events.Whether you’re a contractor, DACivilian or Soldier, the Reveille wantsto highlight your Family member’s latest news. Contact CSJFTC Public Affairs Office at 601-558-2271 or601-558-2835.NCO AssociationA raffle for a Honda Fourtrax Fourman 500 FE with tilt bed trailer will beheld April 21, 2012. Tickets are 10each or 12 for 100. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Timothy BoPlunk,662-902-4650orvisitwww.msncoa.org.Col. Steve Parham

Camp Shelby REVEILLEThursday, February 2, 2012COLLINSContinued from Page 1Among his many achievements, Collins was also honored as a 2007 inductee intothe University of Mississippi’s Alumni Hall of Fameand was the 2006 MississippiTrailblazer of the Year. He isa 2006 inductee into the Mississippi Military AcademyOfficer Candidate School’sHall of Fame.“The time that I am in office, you can expect nothingless than my best efforts. Mybest efforts combined withyour best efforts will be thebest that can be found anywhere in this Nation,” saidCollins.He spoke of the horrifictragedies of 9/11, saying wehave to be prepared for anything.“We have to be prepared forthe next hurricane, tornado,ice storm or any other naturalor man-made disaster,” saidCollins.Collins’ wife Debra andoldest son William, 26, werethere to show support. HisStaff Sgt. Kenny Hatten/Camp Shelby Public AffairsCONGRATULATIONS. Col. Steve Parham, Camp Shelby JointForces Training Center Post Commander, congratulates Brig. Gen. Augustus L. Collins after he is appointed to the position of Adjutant General of Mississippi during a press conference held in Jackson, Jan. 11.youngest son Benjamin, 19,was unable to attend due tosemester exams at the University of Mississippi.The Director of InformationManagement in Jackson andthe Information Technologydepartment at North East Mississippi Community Collegemade it possible for his parents to witness the announcement via teleconference.CHANGE OF RESPONSIBILITY. 158th Infantry Brigade Commander Col. Christopher S. Forbes passesthe unit flag to incoming Command Sgt. Maj. William L. Gardner II during the traditional change of responsibility ceremony at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center.158th CHANGEContinued from Page 1said Todd, as he addressed the guests duringthe ceremony. “To Col. Forbes, thank you forallowing me to serve with you, to the sergeant major of the battalion, thank you foryour support and mentorship, and to the Soldiers, I hope I served you well, for you aretruly America’s best.”The 158th Infantry Brigade mobilizes,trains, validates, and deploys Reserve Component units in accordance with combatantcommanders, Department of the Army, andU.S. Army Forces Command to prepare unitsfor combat operations.When directed by First Army DivisionEast, they provide training oversight andsupport to enhance National Guard and Reserve units’ readiness for wartime requirements.Page 3

Camp Shelby REVEILLEPage 4Thursday, February 2, 2012What are you worried about?By CHAPLAIN (Capt.) TERRY D. HILL, Sr. raiment? Behold the fowl of the air, forthey sow not, neither do they reap, nor158th Infantry Brigade Chaplaingather into barns; yet your heavenlyFather feedeth them, Are ye not muchccording to Psychology Todaybetter than they? Which of you by takmagazine, a little anxiety ising thought can add one cubit to hisgood, even necessary, and is astature? And why take ye thought forgreat motivator to get us to plan wellraiment? Wherefore, if God so clothedand perform.the grass of the field, which today is,Yet too much anxiety can be disand to morrow is cast into the oven,abling. For millions of people, worryshall he not much more clothe you, Odisrupts everyday life, restricting it orye of little faith? Therefore take noovershadowing it entirely.thought, saying, What shall we eat?An estimated 15 percent of AmeriOr, What shall we drink? Or, Wherecans suffer from one anxiety disorderwithal shall we be clothed? For afteror another. These include generalizedall these things do the Gentiles seek.anxiety, specific phobias, obsessive(Note: The word “Gentile” is a refercompulsive disorder or flat out panicence to unbelievers who trust in thisattacks.world’s system, i.e. their jobs and bankHow do you know if you’re worryaccounts, while the followers of Christing too much? When anxiety movesalready know that if it weren’t forbeyond an occasional wave of appreChrist one could do nothing).hension to become a constant andFor your heavenly Father knowethdominating force in your life, you needthat ye have need of all these things.to take steps to curb anxiety.But seek ye first the kingdom of GodSometimes anxiety explodes into apanic attack, marked by a general feel- and his righteousness; and all thesethings shall be added unto you.ing of terror. A person engulfed in aTake therefore no thought for to morpanic attack usually experiences a racing or pounding heart, sometimes even row: for the morrow shall take thoughtpain or heaviness in the chest. Breath- for the things of itself.The bottom line of the above-mening becomes difficult. The body tremtioned passages is that we need to takebles and the hands become clammy.our focus off of people, circumstances,Which are cold and damp sweatyand things and seek first the kingdomhands.of God and his righteousness (MatthewThe person may notice tingling intheir hands and feet, sometimes in their 6: 33, KJV).The Greek word for “seek” meansarms and legs. They may start to feelto “earnestly strive after.”light-headed.Not only does Jesus want us toJesus addresses the subject of worry(anxiety) in the Sermon on the Mount. earnestly seek after the kingdom, Healso wants us to place His kingdomMatthew 6:26-34 gives us the mostcomprehensive discussion about worry and His righteousness in the numberone slot.in the New Testament.The problem today is that Jesus isTherefore I say unto you, Take nothought for your life, what ye shall eat, still in second, third, or fourth place inor what ye shall drink; nor yet for your our lives, which is the main reason thatwe are worrying. If you put Him firstbody, what ye shall put on. Is not thelife more than meat, and the body than He will put you first.AFirst Peter 5:7 says, “Casting allyour care upon Him; for He careth foryou.” Look what follows in the nextverse, “Be sober, be vigilant; becauseyour adversary the devil, as a roaringlion, walketh about, seeking whom hemay devour:” When your thoughts turninto worry, look who is waiting topounce on you.Jesus is keenly aware that ourthoughts are tied up with the affairs ofthis world (what am I going to put on,what will I eat, what will I drink, whatwill happen to me in the future, andwhat will happen to my family andfriends, etc.).The object here is to get your mindoff of your problems and get yourmind focused on the source of your recovery and or provision, which isJesus.This is precisely the reason that allbelievers should develop a strongprayer life modeled after the admonishments of Jesus in Matthew Chapter6.When our thoughts are focused onHis plan to care for our needs, it is thenthat we can bear fruit. “I am the vine,ye are the branches: He that abideth inme, and I in him, the same bringethforth much fruit: for without me yecan do nothing.” (John 15:5, KJV).If you happen to be someone who isoverwhelmed with anxiety issues oryou happen to notice that you are exhibiting signs of anxiety do not attemptto self-medicate yourself with drugsand alcohol. At your earliest convenience, contact the Chaplain’s Office at601-549-9703, Military OneSource at1-800-342-9647, Military Family LifeConsultants at 601-466-6353, TRICARE at 1-800-444-5445, and othercivilian providers who can helpcounter the stress commonly associatedwith military life and the deploymentcycle.CAMP SHELBY AREA WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESThe following worship opportunities areavailable through Camp Shelby JointForces Training Center.(Confessions at 1:30 p.m.)Sunday, 2 p.m., Greer Chapel(Confessions at 1:30 p.m.)ON POSTGeneral ProtestantSunday, 9 a.m., Greer ChapelSunday, 12:30 p.m., Greer ChapelFor Jewish, Latter-day Saints and Muslim services, please contact the PostChaplain for assistance at 558-2378.Catholic MassSaturday, 2 p.m., Greer ChapelOFF POST*Transportation provided for Jewish,Episcopal, Lutheran, Muslim servicesONLY (due to time scheduling) Unitsare responsible for arranging transportation by calling 601-558-2622.LutheranSunday, 8 a.m., St. John LutheranChurch, 2001 Hardy Street, 601-5834898.Latter-day SaintsSunday, 9 a.m., Latter-day SaintsMeeting House, 1618 Broadway Dr.,601-268-2438/ Hall: 601-268-9706.Contact the Post Chaplain.EpiscopalSunday, 8 a.m., Trinity Episcopal, 509West Pine St., 601-544-5551JewishFriday at Temple BʼNai Israel at 801Mamie Street, 601-545-3871. EveryFriday at 6 p.m.MuslimContact Post ChaplainOthersChurch of God at Bellevue, Hwy. 589,HattiesburgJesus Christ of LDS, 2215 BroadwayDrive, Hattiesburg

Thursday, Feburary 2, 2012Camp Shelby REVEILLECOMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR’S CORNERWelcome CSM GardnerBy CMD. SGT. MAJ. STEVEN CHANCELLORCSJFTC Command Sergeant MajorTeam, help me welcome Command Sgt.Maj. William L. Gardner, II, his wife,Julie, and children, Kara and Ryan.Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Gardner, of Cocoa Beach,Fla., is the incoming commander of the 158thInfantry Brigade.Welcome to the team.Love is in the air. We are just a week awayfrom Valentine’s Day.I recommend you have something special foryour significant other to show how much youappreciate them for being in your life and notjust on Valentine’s Day. A simple “I love you”can go a long way.For some of you, the Mardi Gras season hasalready begun.Mardi Gras can be a great festival time toenjoy time with Family and friends. Alwayspractice safety at all times. Be responsible, donot drink and drive. Always have a designateddriver. When possible use the buddy system.Team, if you attended the automated boardsystem class that I presented at the post theateryou should now be aware that the promotionsystem has changed tremendously.It’s your responsibility to ensure that all ofyour documents are updated and in order. Someof the things that can affect your status for apromotion include NCOERS, APFT, weaponqualifications, military schools and civiliancontinued education.Ensure your enlisted records brief is updated.You alone are responsible for your career by ensuring documents are correct and filed on time.It is also important that you are aware of thestandards for taking a Department of the Armyphoto.I recommend that you research Army Regulation 640-30, Photographs for Military HumanResources Records, and also Army Regulation670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia.Welcome members of the 27th InfantryCmd. Sgt. Maj. ChancellorBrigade Combat Team, New York Army National Guard. Team, let’s give these Soldiers theoutstanding mobilization training that CampShelby is known for.I want to wish a fond farewell to Sgt. Maj.Robert G. Todd. I wish you, your wife Amy andyour children Layne and Devyn all the best inyour future endeavors.Thank you to Sgt. Maj. Todd for your dedication and service to our nation through thetraining and mobilization efforts that ensuremission success for the steadfast troops headedinto harm’s way as we continue the fight forfreedom in Overseas Contingency Operations.Let’s continue setting the standard and livingup to the Army Values. God bless each andevery one of you and your Families.Soldiers First!Page 5

Page 6Camp Shelby REVEILLEThursday, February 2, 2012Staff Sgt. Glynn receives promotionBy DANA ELISE SMITHCamp Shelby Public AffairsStaff Sgt. Leonard Charles Glynn,Jr. was promoted to his current rank atthe Medical Task Force Shelby Soldier’s Readiness Process Complex onJan. 5. He was pinned by Col. Christopher Castle, commander at Dwight D.Eisenhower Army Medical Center.Glynn has been mobilized at CampShelby Joint Forces Training Centeralmost two months, serving as theMedical Protection System Coordinator.His job is to ensure access for per-sonnel to the databases for Soldierreadiness.Glynn is a native of Seale, Ala. anda member of the 7223rd InstallationMedical Support Unit Mobile headquartered in Alabama.He currently has nine and a halfyears of service. During his service, hecompleted a one year mobilization atFort Dix, N.J.He said he was influenced to jointhe military when learning about theInterservice Physician Assistant Pro-gram, a program that provides trainingin the medical field. He decided topursue other available training oppotunities.Glynn completed the U.S. ArmyPractical Nurse Course at Fort Gordon, Ga. and the Healthcare SpecialistCourse at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.He earned a bachelor’s degree inbiomedical science from Auburn University located in Auburn, Ala. in May2010.Glynn’s family consists of his parents, Lt. Col. Leonard Charles Glynn,Sr. and Cindy Glynn, as well as twosisters, Katherine and Natalie.Staff Sgt. LaTasha Williams/Camp Shelby Public AffairsGlynnʼs new rank was pinned by Col. Christopher Castle, commander at DwightD. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, at Medical Task Force Shelby SoldierReadiness Process building on Jan. 5.Feagins gives keynote speech at Martin Luther King Jr. Day ceremonyBy DANA ELISE SMITHCamp Shelby Public AffairsThe 158th Infantry Brigade and177th Armored Brigade Equal Opportunity Offices held a commemoration ceremony in honor of Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Regional Training Institute auditoriumlocated at Camp Shelby Joint ForcesTraining Center on Jan. 11.The ceremony opened with a candlelight vigil by members of the158th Infantry Brigade and 177thArmored Brigade.The keynote speaker was Capt.George Feagins, chief of the counterimprovised explosive devices teamof the 3rd Battalion, 315th EngineerRegiment, 158th Inf. Bde.He said that being a native ofBirmingham, Ala., gave him the opportunity to learn firsthand accountsof relatives who experienced thecivil rights movement.“Birmingham was the heart of theSgt. Belynda Faulkner/UPAR, 177th Armored BrigadeCANDLELIGHT VIGIL. Members of the 158th Infantry Brigade and 177th ArmoredBrigade open the Martin Luther King, Jr. commemoration ceremony with a candlelightvigil at the Regional Training Institution auditorium on Jan. 11.civil rights movement. I heard manystories from my grandparents,cousins and in-laws about the trialsand tribulations of that time,” saidFeagins.He started by presenting a powerpoint slideshow of the civil rightsmovement.“You can pass laws that give freedom but you cannot change themindset of the people overnight,”said Feagins.He said that even though AfricanAmericans were granted citizenshipand the right to vote throughout theyears, laws were not fully enforcedor upheld.Feagins also said that discrimination was not limited to AfricanAmerican men. Discrimination affected women, Asians, Chinese andJapanese citizens.“If you were not a white male, youwere discriminated against,” he said.Feagins then went on to speakabout Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’slife. The civil rights leader was bornMichael Luther King, Jr. butchanged his first name to Martin toafter Martin Luther, the 16th Century monk also known as “Father ofthe Reformation.”Feagins continued to highlightKing’s non-violent approach to civilrights and his most influentialspeeches. He pointed out modernday influential figures in entertainment, business, sports and politicswho are men and women of AfricanAmerican, Hispanic and Asian descent.Feagins closed his keynote address by presenting a personal photoof his comrades in arms that represent all races and both genders.“From what you can see here,King left lasting impacts on theworld today,” he said.Col. Christopher Forbes presentedFeagins with a framed Certificate ofAppreciation at the close of the ceremony.

Page 8Camp Shelby REVEILLEThursday, February 2, 2012MilitaryFamilyministryhonoredBy SGT. KENNY HATTENCamp Shelby Public AffairsRepresentatives of the Mississippi Army National Guardrecognized the hard work anddedication of the Temple Baptist Church Military FamilyMinistry at a ceremony heldin Hattiesburg on Sunday, Jan.22.“We’re here to present aBronze Eagle award to Temple Baptist Church and theMississippi DistinguishedCivilian Service Awa

Collins' wife Debra as she held back tears. Collins appointed MS Adjutant General See COLLINS, Page 3 By STAFF SGT. KENNY HATTEN Camp Shelby Public Affairs 158th Infantry Brigade Com-mander Col. Christopher S. Forbes hosted a change of re-sponsibility ceremony Jan. 20 at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Train-ing Center where Sgt. Maj.