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Tflr newsletter 12 apr2013

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The document is a weekly newsletter for the 2/138th FAR deployed in Djibouti. It discusses upcoming deadlines and resources for soldiers, including tax filing extensions and a job search website. It also summarizes visits from members of an American Legion post in Kentucky who spoke to soldiers about veteran support services. They traveled over 8,000 miles to raise awareness and signed up new members while building morale. A photo shows the visitors at the base and highlights an upcoming cornhole tournament.

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LONGRIFLEs WEEKLY A publication of the 2/138th FAR April 12, 2013 Volume 1, Issue 25 CPTs Corner Soldiers Get Special Visitors Our time here is drawing to an end, and we need to keep some things in mind as we from Kentucky Story and pictures by Capt. Daniel Van Horn, 2-138th FAR PAO transition. First and foremost, safety should be on everyones mind as we prepare to redeploy. Please use caution in all that you do and stay focused on getting back home in one piece. Your family and friends dont need any more to worry about and neither does your Battalion Commander or Command Sergeant Major. Most of us on this deployment are M-Day Soldiers and have civilian jobs when we get home. However, if youre unemployed or underemployed you should be using this time to get your resume together. Waiting until you return home will only delay finding a job, so use this time to your advantage. One of the resources you have available is www. operationhiredjibouti.com. This site works with National Guard and Reserve members to give you opportunities to get a job or find a better job. You can get help writing a resume, search job postings, and receive interview assistance. Its worth a look and could make a difference in how quickly you CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - Members of American Legion Post #121 from Bard- stown, Kentucky visit Task Force Longrifles Soldiers to let them know how the American find that job youre after. Legion will support them when they get home. Good luck in your job search, stay safe during these final few You would think that after a 24-hour long flight, 8,000 miles, weeks, and congratulations to all you Louisville Cardinal and 3 continents one would be tired and need time to relax. fans. But that wasnt the case for Peter Trzop, Pam Blaine, Doug ~ Capt. RJ Hill Anderson, Jim Leash, and Anthony Noe who are all mem- SFC Thoughts bers of the worlds largest veterans association The Ameri- can Legion. When we look inward, we may think to ourselves, Life is not as it should be. This The group had just traveled from Bardstown, Kentucky to type of thinking causes our energy to be Djibouti , Africa to talk with Task Force Longrifles Soldiers funneled toward repairing something about the American Legion and its mission. thats gone wrong. On the other hand, if we think of our problems as challenges we send a different message. Instead of trying to repair a The Legion was founded in 1919 by veterans who had re- malfunction, our resources are recruited to search for a new turned home after fighting in the trenches of World War 1. opportunity. Seeing an experience as a challenge will focus The mission of the legion is to protect, preserve, and expand our attention toward a positive outcome. US veteran and Soldier benefits. We have embarked on the last leg of our deployment but we Peter Trzop, post #121 commander and leader of the group need to stay focused. The Soldiers of Task Force Longrifles had the idea of visiting the deployed troops in April of 2012. have met every challenge, succeeded in every mission, and met each goal during our deployment. This does not mean We knew that prior to the deployment the last thing Soldiers we can rest on our laurels and coast the rest of our time in Africa. Work to keep yourself healthy physically, mentally, want is another briefing Trzop said. If we could meet the and spiritually. Take time each day to develop yourself in each Soldiers during their deployment much of the stress associat- area. Continuous improvement will help make the remainder ed with leaving would be gone and it would be a better time of our time here pass quickly and our transition to life back to talk with them. home easier. ~ Sgt. 1st Class Sean McCormick CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 > > >
Visitors from Kentucky CONTINUED FROM P. 1 > Soldier to Soldier Capt. Aaron Vansickle, C-Battery Commander, thought the The deadline to file taxes is April 15. If you need visit would be a great opportunity for Soldiers not only in his to file for an extension, the website to do so is Battery but also the entire Task Force to hear about the ben- efits of the Legion. CombatZone@irs.gov . You will need to state that you are a Soldier deployed to Djibouti and The American Legion post in Bardstown has been a huge qualify for combat zone tax exclusion, and you are blessing to our unit, Vansickle said. To have them fly half- requesting an extension for filing and paying your way around the world to visit and talk to our Soldiers demon- 2012 federal income tax. strates the level of support they have for us and our families. Soldiers, do not forget to visit http:// In July of 2012, the Legion raised enough money to pay for operationhiredjibouti.com/ This website is designed all of C-Battery and their families to enjoy a free ride on the to help Guardsmen find jobs upon returning from famous RJ Corman, My Old Kentucky Dinner Train out of deployment. Bardstown, Ky. When the battery departed to Camp Atterbury, Indiana, the Photo of the Week! final stop before deploying to Africa, members of the Legion escorted the Soldiers the entire 150-mile journey on motor- cycles. The Legion members all agreed that the coolest experience was seeing how close many Soldiers had become over the past 7 months and the camaraderie that they share on a day-to- day basis. After numerous briefings that were open to all Soldiers of Task Force Longrifles, many signed up to become a member of this great organization. From left to right; Sgt. Vanmeter, Sgt. 1st Class Heady, took 1st place in the cornhole tour- Many Soldiers wonder about the support theyll receive nament while Staff Sgt. Miers, and Sgt. 1st Class Corbin took 3rd place. when they get home after the deployment Vansickle said. However, all of his Soldiers now know that organizations Chaplain Reflections such as the Legion will always have their back. The Lord is my Shepherd is the beginning of the most recognized Psalm in the Bible. The Psalms are unique in the Scriptures because they help us find a voice to express deeply felt emotions. The writers of the Psalms seem all too human as they cry out to God expressing personal failures, fears, discouragements, angers, calamities, and even hostile struggles with their enemies. Their writings seem to remind us of how fragile and inadequate we are in facing the demands of life. In short, they were very honest. Yet, in this state of mind we hear them calling out to God for help, clinging to the promises of God in spite of their personal darkness. In times of stress, you will find the Psalms can become personal companions. They can understand us like no one CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - From left to right; Peter Trzop, Jim Leash, Anthony else. They will give us the promises we need to hear. They Noe, Pam Blaine, and Doug Anderson take a group picture at the Combat Cafe with the Kentucky flag flying proudly in the breeze on April 6th, 2013. Photo credit: Capt. Daniel will even become the voice we need to find. Van Horn, PAO ~ Chaplain Mark East Longrifles Weekly Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/TaskForceLongrifles Page 2

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  • 1. LONGRIFLEs WEEKLY A publication of the 2/138th FAR April 12, 2013 Volume 1, Issue 25 CPTs Corner Soldiers Get Special Visitors Our time here is drawing to an end, and we need to keep some things in mind as we from Kentucky Story and pictures by Capt. Daniel Van Horn, 2-138th FAR PAO transition. First and foremost, safety should be on everyones mind as we prepare to redeploy. Please use caution in all that you do and stay focused on getting back home in one piece. Your family and friends dont need any more to worry about and neither does your Battalion Commander or Command Sergeant Major. Most of us on this deployment are M-Day Soldiers and have civilian jobs when we get home. However, if youre unemployed or underemployed you should be using this time to get your resume together. Waiting until you return home will only delay finding a job, so use this time to your advantage. One of the resources you have available is www. operationhiredjibouti.com. This site works with National Guard and Reserve members to give you opportunities to get a job or find a better job. You can get help writing a resume, search job postings, and receive interview assistance. Its worth a look and could make a difference in how quickly you CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - Members of American Legion Post #121 from Bard- stown, Kentucky visit Task Force Longrifles Soldiers to let them know how the American find that job youre after. Legion will support them when they get home. Good luck in your job search, stay safe during these final few You would think that after a 24-hour long flight, 8,000 miles, weeks, and congratulations to all you Louisville Cardinal and 3 continents one would be tired and need time to relax. fans. But that wasnt the case for Peter Trzop, Pam Blaine, Doug ~ Capt. RJ Hill Anderson, Jim Leash, and Anthony Noe who are all mem- SFC Thoughts bers of the worlds largest veterans association The Ameri- can Legion. When we look inward, we may think to ourselves, Life is not as it should be. This The group had just traveled from Bardstown, Kentucky to type of thinking causes our energy to be Djibouti , Africa to talk with Task Force Longrifles Soldiers funneled toward repairing something about the American Legion and its mission. thats gone wrong. On the other hand, if we think of our problems as challenges we send a different message. Instead of trying to repair a The Legion was founded in 1919 by veterans who had re- malfunction, our resources are recruited to search for a new turned home after fighting in the trenches of World War 1. opportunity. Seeing an experience as a challenge will focus The mission of the legion is to protect, preserve, and expand our attention toward a positive outcome. US veteran and Soldier benefits. We have embarked on the last leg of our deployment but we Peter Trzop, post #121 commander and leader of the group need to stay focused. The Soldiers of Task Force Longrifles had the idea of visiting the deployed troops in April of 2012. have met every challenge, succeeded in every mission, and met each goal during our deployment. This does not mean We knew that prior to the deployment the last thing Soldiers we can rest on our laurels and coast the rest of our time in Africa. Work to keep yourself healthy physically, mentally, want is another briefing Trzop said. If we could meet the and spiritually. Take time each day to develop yourself in each Soldiers during their deployment much of the stress associat- area. Continuous improvement will help make the remainder ed with leaving would be gone and it would be a better time of our time here pass quickly and our transition to life back to talk with them. home easier. ~ Sgt. 1st Class Sean McCormick CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 > > >
  • 2. Visitors from Kentucky CONTINUED FROM P. 1 > Soldier to Soldier Capt. Aaron Vansickle, C-Battery Commander, thought the The deadline to file taxes is April 15. If you need visit would be a great opportunity for Soldiers not only in his to file for an extension, the website to do so is Battery but also the entire Task Force to hear about the ben- efits of the Legion. CombatZone@irs.gov . You will need to state that you are a Soldier deployed to Djibouti and The American Legion post in Bardstown has been a huge qualify for combat zone tax exclusion, and you are blessing to our unit, Vansickle said. To have them fly half- requesting an extension for filing and paying your way around the world to visit and talk to our Soldiers demon- 2012 federal income tax. strates the level of support they have for us and our families. Soldiers, do not forget to visit http:// In July of 2012, the Legion raised enough money to pay for operationhiredjibouti.com/ This website is designed all of C-Battery and their families to enjoy a free ride on the to help Guardsmen find jobs upon returning from famous RJ Corman, My Old Kentucky Dinner Train out of deployment. Bardstown, Ky. When the battery departed to Camp Atterbury, Indiana, the Photo of the Week! final stop before deploying to Africa, members of the Legion escorted the Soldiers the entire 150-mile journey on motor- cycles. The Legion members all agreed that the coolest experience was seeing how close many Soldiers had become over the past 7 months and the camaraderie that they share on a day-to- day basis. After numerous briefings that were open to all Soldiers of Task Force Longrifles, many signed up to become a member of this great organization. From left to right; Sgt. Vanmeter, Sgt. 1st Class Heady, took 1st place in the cornhole tour- Many Soldiers wonder about the support theyll receive nament while Staff Sgt. Miers, and Sgt. 1st Class Corbin took 3rd place. when they get home after the deployment Vansickle said. However, all of his Soldiers now know that organizations Chaplain Reflections such as the Legion will always have their back. The Lord is my Shepherd is the beginning of the most recognized Psalm in the Bible. The Psalms are unique in the Scriptures because they help us find a voice to express deeply felt emotions. The writers of the Psalms seem all too human as they cry out to God expressing personal failures, fears, discouragements, angers, calamities, and even hostile struggles with their enemies. Their writings seem to remind us of how fragile and inadequate we are in facing the demands of life. In short, they were very honest. Yet, in this state of mind we hear them calling out to God for help, clinging to the promises of God in spite of their personal darkness. In times of stress, you will find the Psalms can become personal companions. They can understand us like no one CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - From left to right; Peter Trzop, Jim Leash, Anthony else. They will give us the promises we need to hear. They Noe, Pam Blaine, and Doug Anderson take a group picture at the Combat Cafe with the Kentucky flag flying proudly in the breeze on April 6th, 2013. Photo credit: Capt. Daniel will even become the voice we need to find. Van Horn, PAO ~ Chaplain Mark East Longrifles Weekly Like us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/TaskForceLongrifles Page 2