Fort Irwin AT 2005

Here is the 354th MPAD at Fort Irwin, CA, NTC (National Training Center) for annual training in 2005. NTC was tradionally desert tank warfare training with Soviet scenarios. Now, it is the Middle East with towns and villages populated with Iraqi nationals living here. SGT Venturini (2nd, bottom right) will be coming home soon from his second deployment (1st in Iraq, 2nd in Afghanistan). SGT Jennings (bottom right) received a direct commission to 2nd LT in the Nevada National Guard. CPT Carlisel (commander, middle right) has earned his PHD and is a professor at California University of Pennsylvannia. 1SGT Lapic (upper left) earned his cred as a military historian, and served with the 316th Expeditionary Support Command in Iraq. SGT Brucker (upper right) served in Iraq with the 356th BOD in 2007. Me (driving van), SSG Emery (riding in van), and SSG Sauret (getting choked), served together with the 10th Mountain Division, Iraq, 2008-2009.

Army War College 1996

Once again, the fightin' 354th MPAD is called into the fray to train up the future generals of the U.S. Army in how to deal with the media! We put out 3 different video news broadcasts and 3 newsletters a day per each class at the War College that reflected what each was dealing with. We did ambush interviews and helped these future generals on how to present the Army message and deal with hostile and friendly media. Since we were role-playing civilian media, we guys got to grow our facial hair, and didn't shave or appear in uniform until the last two days of the 3-week exercise. Our commander, Major Terri O'Brian (lower, 2nd from right...that's me, 1st lower right) is now Brigadier General O'Brian!

Panama 1998

Just check it out...we did a great job and had a great time!

We'll Always Have Panama!

Ask Scott and Jackbo about that quote! LoL, the 354th MPAD performed AT in Panama 4 times while I was with them (also; Belize, Guatamala, Honduras). Another great team of egocentric public affairs Soldiers! Public Affairs does attract the strange, eclectic, creative types!!!! That's me in the tree...not lower left!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Japan 04, Operation North Wind

Another older toon found on a thumbdrive. AT in Sapporo, Japan in 04. A great team, who performed exceptionally!

354th MPAD at Fort Polk 2007

My team at Annual Training with the 101st at Fort Polk, LA. We were all sleeping in coed field barracks, hence the underwear reference. SGT Amber Emery did a great job as print NCO. SGT Michel Sauret got tactical with the 101st and got valuable experience which helped him become an excellent NCO in Iraq, 2008. SSG Desiree Wright, just out of DINFOS (Defense Information School), also got a good start on tactical broadcasting which contributed to the exceptional job she did as a broadcast NCO for the Screaming Eagles in Iraq. 1st LT Julie Glaubach was an excellent Team Leader during this exercise, and also turned this knowledge into real life leadership while serving in Iraq.

COL Staub

I found some toons on an old thumb drive. This is COL Staub. He was the top civilian for the 99th at Coraopolis and now at Fort Dix.

Field Laundry

Turns out that Army cots stood on end are good supports for drying clothes you washed in your ACH (Army Combat Helmet).

Field Shower Fort Polk

At least they had shower trailers at the FOB while we were in the box at Polk. Trouble was running out of water and the floor drains clogging up with all of the mud resulting in 3 to 4 inches of muddy water on the floor. Lesson#1, buy the shower shoes with the thicker soles!

Field cartoons!

Found 3 cartoons that I drew in the field at Fort Polk, LA, in 07 while training with the 101st Airborne, 1st Brigade Combat Team. These troopers were serious...this toon shows them practicing clearing buildings using tape staked out on the ground.

Shaping the Force

For the Spring issue of the "Warrior Citizen" magazine. The theme is "Shaping the Force".

BRAC

For the Winter issue of the "Warrior Citizen" magazine. BRAC (Base Realignment and Closing).

Dr. R's Crew

Art for a T-Shirt depicting office staff and spouses.

Civilian Christmas Card 2010

My civilian Christmas card for 2010.

Army Christmas 2010

My Army themed Christmas card for 2010.

Chickie

Retired MSG working in FTM who helped me with screwed up paperwork!

Major Thrasher

I served with Major Thrasher in the 99th RRC.

LTC Hubred

She has moved on from ARC North to the Pentagon. She appreciates cartoons!

Beam me up Scotty!

Going away gift for Scott F., head of USARC Public Affairs, Ft. McPherson, GA. Scott is a great guy to work for and with. Scott, "We'll always have Atlanta!"

LTC Hart's Family

Two in a Tub

Finally finished another piece! AND, I started another one...I'm on a roll!

Al Holder

A Father's Day present for Al.

Looking for treats!

Tricky looking for a belly rub!

PNC

For a retirement after 42 years with PNC.

Wedding Invitation

Artwork for our pre-wedding party here in Atlanta.

LTC Luten

LTC Luten for his birthday.

IRR Muster

Cartoon for the "Warrior Citizen"...rejected so as not to offend anyone.

Emma!

My niece Emma at 9 months old!

Formal Dining Out

Me and Ilene at the May Dining Out.

Major General Sholer

USARC deputy commanding general for his retirement.

Harley and Tequila

For LTC Luten's brother on his 50th birthday.

EPO

Cartoon for the "Warrior Citizen" supporting an article on the Employer Partnership Office.

First Command Sergeant Major of the USAR

The guest speaker at the US Army Reserve Dining Out in Atlanta, GA, May 2010.

COL. Tucker

Colonel Tucker just retired from U.S. Army Reserve Communications (North). As of December 2010, she is now the new CEO of Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana, Inc.

COL Jessop

Colonel Jessop from USARC.

Catholic Central 2010

Here's this year's cartoon of the Catholic Central Senior Band class...I really enjoy doing these and am glad they keep asking me!