1st Battalion 22nd Infantry Updates October 2009 Page 3

Happy Halloween, Dealer families!
This month kicked off a lot of our training,
with weapons familiarization, ranges, and preparing
for gunnery next month. We appreciate all
the hard work your Soldiers have put into
this training. We've also had some time for families
and team-building. I'm excited about the number
of volunteers and participants in our
Family Readiness Group, and I encourage you
to stay involved as more opportunities come up.
Keep reading for highlights from each platoon
as well as some of our recent events.

CPT Brandon Chapman Dealer 6

Movin' On Up

Dealer Company was proud to promote

two fine Soldiers in October ---

SPC Dryer and SPC Sease

Way to go guys !

1st Platoon enjoys some time together while preparing for the upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.
These are happy times as 1st platoon celebrates the upcoming births and birthdaya with our families.
SPC Dryer and his wife Jennifer celebrated her 19th birthday on 12 OCT 09. SPC Leroux and his wife Katie Leroux
are expecting a new addition to their family, currently the due date is 20 MAY 10, SGT Cantell and his wife
will be celebrating their son's (Christopher) birthday on 05 DEC 09.

The army has determined that the following soldier be promoted from SPC to SGT this is a great day since
it marks upward movement of a soldier in the United States Army. On 01 OCT 09 SPC White was promoted
to SGT White as a determination of his future potential in the army.
- 2LT Devan Lee

2nd Platoon Soldiers and Families
pose on the top of the Manitou Incline

2nd Platoon wishes a "Happy Birthday" to SSG Stone
and SGT Clausing, and a big "Congratulations"
to the following promotees:

SPC Veal, SPC Bryant, SPC Sease, and SPC Shacklett

During the month of October, 3ld Platoon "Diablo" has been busy in preparation for upcoming M1A2SEP
Net Training and Tank Gunnery in addition to several rifle and machine gun ranges scheduled through the months
of October and November. We are also focusing on building our physical stamina as we convert from a mechanized
tank to light infantry mission-readiness, utilizing most of our early mornings for long distance running and ruckmarching.
When we aren't training, many of Diablo are spending the fall weekends watching football, relaxing with family,
and experiencing all that Colorado has to offer, especially now as ski and snowboard season has begun.

Diablo platoon has two birthdays this month: PFC Hebble-waite Lurried 20 on October 3rd and SGT Roberts
turned 29 on October 16th. Also, PFC Hebblewaite was recently engaged over Columbus Day Weekend
and has an upcoming wedding this December. We had one promotion this month as SGT Bailey joined the ranks
of the NCO Corps as the newest leader and mentor within the platoon, Diablo also welcomes two new members
to the platoon this months SGT Vaihae and PV2 Latimer. SGT Vaihae, originally from South Carolina,
arrived from Fort Hood, TX, and PV2 Latimer, who hails from Texas, arrived from AIT at Fort Knox, KY.
- 2LT Daniel Denn

Taking a breather ! - Dealer Soldiers and family members
relax a little after completing the Incline.

Have A Great Week !

CPT Michael Parks, Company Commander
1SG Bobby Simmons, First Sergeant
We want to welcome all family and friends to what we hope will be just the beginning of a very good
informative newsletter for all family and friends of the Echo Company 1st Battalion 22nd Regiment.
We will do our best to provide updates not only in training but your Soldiers monthly successes as we see it
from our point of view. We want to thank all of the families for a great turn out to our first FRG meeting.

CPT Parks had a Change of Command on 8 OCT 09 and our command team looks forward to working close
with the families of our Soldiers to maintain a great relationship during training and in combat. Our job will be
to make sure all my Soldiers are prepared and ready for the fight and to take care of disciplinary problems.

In closing, we would like to let you know that any comments are greatly appreciated and we look forward
to hearing from you all in the coming months. We hope to have this newsletter out not only to the company wives
but all family members across the United States. Again, I appreciate any and all input on how we can make this
newsletter better for all. Thank you all!

Soldiers from E/1-22 IN BN during the Change of Command
from CPT Garling to CPT Parks on 08 OCT 09
in the 1-22 IN Motorpool

Headquarters Platoon Update:
By: 1LT Chris Denning, Executive Officer
& SFC Tijerina, Operations Sergeant
Headquarters Platoon has been heavily involved in turning in old equipment and picking up new equipment
during RESET operations. As we evolve, we farewell CPT Garling and welcome CPT Parks into Command.
After two successful weeks at the ranges all Headquarters Platoon has zeroed and qualified with their M4 rifles.
This will allow them to move into advanced marksmanship training program in the upcoming weeks.
This program will ensure that our soldiers are trained to the highest standard in the Army.

We welcome SSG Trejo and his maintenance team into the formation from the Forward Support Company.
His team’s personnel add so much capability into our formation.
As for the Headquarters Platoon, Congratulations to SPC Northcut for receiving the Army Achievement Medal
for his efforts in passing the Arms Room inspection from the Fort Carson installation and Division inspection.
Congratulation goes to SGT Maynard for receiving the Good Conduct Medal for his service this month as well!

1st Platoon Update:
By: 2LT Thomas Schlesinger, 1st Platoon Leader
& SFC Christopher Tate, 1st Platoon Sergeant
First, the platoon would like to welcome SFC Christopher Tate for joining the formation after graduating
from ANCOC. The platoon had an exciting and successful past month. We have had exceptional training
this past month with our various M4 Rifle Ranges, Army physical fitness tests, and training classes in preparation
for the Engineer Qualification Tables and Route Reconnaissance and Clearance Course in Fort Leonardwood, MO.
We are currently preparing for our upcoming Demolitions Ranges which be in the first week of November.
1st Platoon continues to lead the way for Echo Company. We look forward to our training events and times
with our loved ones. Our platoon would like to recognize PFC Mata, FC Anderson, and PFC Smyser
for all getting promoted this past month.
A congratulations goes to SPC Marcoe for getting married on 13 OCT 09 to Chelsey Renee from Benton, AR.

Past Company Events
Basic Rifle Marksmanship, OCT 09
Combat Life Saver Course, OCT-DEC 09
Change of Command, 8 OCT 09
Columbus Day, 12 OCT 09
Civilian Clothes Day for Soldiers, 16 OCT 09

Upcoming Company Events
Advanced Rifle Marksmanship, OCT-NOV 09
Machine Gun Ranges, 26-29 OCT 09
JIEDDO Conference, 26-29 OCT 09
Halloween Bake Sale/ Costume Day: 30 OCT 09
Engineer Qualification Tables, 2-5 NOV 09
Junior Leaders Retreat, 6-8 NOV 09
Veterans Day Holiday, 11 NOV 09
Next: FRG Meeting 17 NOV 09 (T) @ 6pm
Thanksgiving Holiday, 26-30 NOV 09
Battalion Organizational Day, 11 DEC 09

2nd Platoon Update:
By: SFC Jubinville, 2nd Platoon Sergeant
Second Platoon has had a great month with many promotions, great training and special days for individual soldiers.
With 2LT Simon Chung still at Ranger School and is expected to graduate at the end of this month, the team is strong
with a great NCO Corps at the Squad Leader and Team Leader level.
Second Platoon would first like to recognize PFC Wooten, PFC Singletary for being promoted this past month.
Also, the platoon would like to recognize SGT (P) Harvin for his excellent performance during the Battalion
promotions board. These Soldiers hard work and diligence have allowed them to be promoted to the next level
in their Army Careers. Also, SPC Whatley was able to score the highest on the Army Physical Fitness Test
with a score of 300. It is through these Soldiers’ service and exemplary behavior that allows 2nd Platoon
to lead from the front as Sappers.
Second Platoon continues to be excited and motivated in training. We believe that if we continue to work
as we have thus far, that our hard work will pay off in the months to come.

PFC Singletary at Range 13A during the first stages
of the Battalion Marksmanship Program in OCT 09

A & O Platoon Update:
By: 2LT Jason Kim, A&O Platoon Leader
& SSG Minor, A& O Platoon Sergeant
A&O Platoon has been training for combat! As our platoon steadily but surely getting started on the path
to deployment everyone is eager for the high speed training we have been executing. We have been conducting
demolition training classes and Physical Fitness training to get us physically fit for our future missions.
In addition to the various M4 ranges that all of A&O has successfully completed, we are proud to announce
that we had a 100% pass rate on our last APFT.

Our Platoon has been executing Dig Ranges the the SEE Truck in preparation for the upcoming
Engineer Qualification Ranges and to assist our Sappers with fighting positions in the field.
A&O Platoon continues to work hard, maintain our great reputation and is gradually striving to meet our goals
and expectations in these coming months.

FRG Points of Contact:
Leader: Brandi Royer,
Co-Leader: Liz Plato
Treasurer: Heather Northcut
Co- Treasurer- Brittany Moore (Manley)
Secretary- Krista Robertson

CPT Rossol’s Commander’s Notes
I would like to welcome each of you into the Eliminator team. I am looking forward to working together
providing you the family, and your Soldier with support throughout our time together at Fort Carson.
Take advantage of Colorado’s opportunities and don’t be afraid to ask me or our family support network
about the surrounding area. Colorado has something for everyone through all seasons.
As you probably know, we are exceptionally busy leading into the holiday season. As a team,
our job is to make sure all our Soldiers are prepared and ready for the fight and to take care of each other.
I would like for everyone to feel free to get involved.

Here are some areas to get information:
Points of Contact:
CPT Bryson Rossol
Kayla Leever (FRG Leader)
Ana Rossol (FRG Co-Leader)
Facebook- 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment or Regulars By God
Facebook- 1st BCT, 4th Infantry Division or RaiderBrigade
*The FSC FRG Facebook site is currently under construction and will be emailed to all FRG participants
as soon as it is complete. These Facebook accounts are open to ALL family members.

Again, I want to thank all of you for your dedication to your Soldier and to the 1-22 Infantry,
Forward Support Company team. Please feel free to contact us if you have questions or concerns. Happy Halloween!

Forward Support Company Training Events:
Company PT Test
CLS Certification
Rifle Marksmanship
Food, Fuel, Ammunition, Maintenance Support
Change of Command Ceremony
Helicopter Slingload Training (OCT 26th)
Helicopter Medical Evacuation Training (OCT 30th)
Machine Gun Training

October Birthdays:
CPT ROSSOL, BRYSON 28
SGT DAVIS, AARON 33
SPC GONZALEZ, ANGELICA 23
CPL HAMIC, THOMAS 29
PV2 CLINGMON, JEROME 23

October Promotions:
SPC Hamic, Thomas to CPL
SPC Lewis, John to CPL
PFC SMITH, Michael to SPC
PV2 Robinson, Monet to PFC
PV2 Tremblay, Matthew to PFC
PVT Carter, Michael to PV2
SGT Wiblishouser appeared before the October promotion board and became promotable to SSG.

Family Events and Fundraising:
Family Pumpkin Carving and Painting at Iron Horse Park, Sunday @ 1500. (BYOP “Bring Your Own Pumpkin” )
There will be some pumpkins available for families. Carving utensils and patterns will also be available.
Chaplain Chip Satterlee is looking forward to meeting the families and carving his own pumpkin.
FSC Pie in the Face Fundraiser scheduled for Wednesday October 28th, in the FSC Motorpool @ 1730