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Multiple changes have hap-
pened since out last newsletter:
Regional Command-South
changed from the 4th Infantry
Division to the 1st Cavalry Divi-
sion, Assault Company, 2-12 IN
has joined our task organization
for a few months, Dog Compa-
ny, Beast Company and Arrow-
head Companies have all
changed commands and our
field grade officers have all
changed over. Never a dull
moment!
The First Cavalry Division
has assumed command and with
it, has dramatically focused op-
erations to align with the troop
strength drawdown in support
of Operation Resolute Support.
This means a slower, more de-
liberate patrol schedule with
route clearance teams, ISR and
attack aviation resourced for
nearly every patrol. The battal-
ion has begun in earnest to com-
plete our final touches for the
transition from Operation En-
during Freedom to Operation
Resolute Support this coming
Autumn. The extra time we
have enjoyed has allowed us to
sponsor Organizational Days for
each of the Companies, and we
even put together a first class
Non-Commissioned Officer
Induction Ceremony: an event
that welcomes all new NCOs
into the NCO Corps. As the
Mountain Warrior Brigade has
started to re-deploy Soldiers
home, the Red Warriors are
keeping watch and maintaining
security in and around Kandahar
Airfield.
We bid farewell to CPT
Luke and Carla Ann Rella, CPT
Gabe and Kerri Manis, and CPT
Erik and Stephanie Anderson.
All three command teams did a
phenomenal job taking care of
families and leading Soldiers.
Their dynamic personalities,
outstanding leadership and
friendship to us all will truly be
missed. The Red Warriors wel-
come CPT Alex Tisdall and his
wife Katie to Beast Company,
CPT Jim and Jessica Lee to Dog
Company and CPT Dave and
Dara Michelson to Arrowhead
Company. All three captains are
blue-chippers and excited to
finally command! We also wel-
come the leadership of CPT Will
and Kate Freakley from A/2-12
IN. Only with us for a short
period of time, the Assault Sol-
diers have had a huge impact on
our operations here in Dand and
Daman Districts, Kandahar
Province.
Jesseca and I also bid fare-
well to MAJ Drew Conover and
Joette Conover: both have made
a lasting impact on this organi-
zation, where Drew served as
both Battalion S3 and XO for
over two years. MAJ Mike and
Phyliss Starz have shifted over
into the command group as the
new Big XO team, and we
welcome MAJ Chris Hallows
and his wife Heather into our
(Continued on page 3)
The Way Ahead
by LTC Dave Voorhies
The battalion has
begun in earnest
to complete our
final touches for
the transition from
Operation
Enduring Freedom
to Operation
Resolute Support
this coming
Autumn.
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THE RED WARRIOR PATH is published by 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment (Light) for the families and friends of Red Warrior
Soldiers. 1-12 Infantry (L) is part of Task Force Mountain Warrior (4 IBCT, 4 ID). The task force is currently deployed to Afghanistan,
Regional Command South, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Contents of THE RED WARRIOR PATH are not necessarily
the official view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government or the Department of Defense. Please send all questions or comments about
THE RED WARRIOR PATH to CH (CPT) Jeremie Vore at jeremie.a.vore.mil@mail.mil.

ON THE COVERS: (FRONT) Combat Enginers from the 510th Engineer Company deomonstrate the capabilities of an RG-31 to Red
Warriors in preparation for CTF 1-12 to utilize Bloddhound Teams. These small counter-IED teams help the Red Warriors to clear
frequently used routes and keep our Soldiers safe. (BACK) The Kandahar sun sets as seen by a Beast Company patrol in Dand District.
Beast Company after the 1st Annual Diaz Bowl, an organizational day event
named in honor of PFC Diaz who was wounded in an IED attack on his platoon
in August.
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The Way Ahead (continued)

The way ahead is
clear. We have 90
days or less left
for this
deployment. Our
mission is set and
our resolve
remains firm.
ranks as the new Battalion S3.
Within the next week we
look forward to frocking SFC
Buddy Tucker to First Sergeant,
where he will take the reins of
Arrowhead Company. 1SG
ONeil will move to HHC Com-
pany next week as its new First
(Continued from page 2) Sergeant. The First Sergeant /
OPS Sergeant Major at both
BDE and BN level, 1SG Miller,
will move into the battalion
operations sergeant major billet
until we re-deploy home. This
leadership shake-up will be tu-
multuous, but overall great for
the unit as these new leaders will
approach their new jobs with
energy, vigor and fresh ideas!
The way ahead is clear. We
have 90 days or less left for this
deployment. Our mission is set
and our resolve remains firm.
We promise to stay vigilant and
aggressive to the end, as the
safety of 20,000 plus souls on
Kandahar Airbase depends on
us.
In closing, I want to re-
member two more fallen warri-
ors: SSG Ben Prange and PFC
Keith Williams from Dog Com-
pany. These men perished
when their patrol struck an IED
on 24 July. These Soldiers gave
their last full measure of devo-
tion for their friends and their
families, our freedoms, and our
Nation. I am humbled to com-
mand such fine Soldiers. We
will never forget they sacrificed
their lives in this this most
lengthy of wars to make a
brighter future for both Afghan-
istan and the United States. We
can all take comfort knowing
that they are some of the few
Soldiers that made that future
possible.
Thank you all for your con-
tinued love, support and pray-
ers. Our mission is tough, but
we are tougher. We will contin-
ue to attack. We are led by love
of country.

LTC William D. Voorhies
RW6
PFC Captain sports a GoPro camera during a dodgeball game as part of the bat-
talions 4th of July festivities.
3rd Platoon/Beast Company patrols with the Afghan National Army.
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Alpha CompanyA New Arrowhead
by CPT David Michelson
The support that
you give your
Soldiers does not
go unappreciated
or unrecognized.
SPC Baker instructs his team on Ready Up drills with their M4 rifles.
platoon. SFC Honaker keeps
them training every day to stay
sharp and ready. Ive gotten to
spend a good amount of time
with them on their missions and
have to say Im incredibly proud
of their discipline and dedication
to our companys mission as
they do excellent every single
time!
3rd Platoon also got to en-
joy moving in to a new area with
more room for each of the Sol-
diers, its right next to the chow
hall, PX, and our motor pool
making everything that much
more convenient for them. The
Hooligans are planning our
companys organizational day
where each of the platoons will
compete against each other in
sports, weight lifting, and shoot-
ing pistols and rifles at the
range. The day will end with a
well-deserved BBQ and an
awards ceremony for the win-
ning platoon. SSG Brinkman,
SSG Wagner, SSG Giraldo, and
SSG (P) Boardwine are doing a
great job of planning the event
with their Platoon Leader LT
(Continued on page 5)
I would like to first off rec-
ognize the hard work CPT Erik
Anderson and his wife Stephanie
put in to Arrowhead Company
over the last 16 months as he
handed off command to me on
5 August. The men put in hard
work but gave us a good,
smooth transition that is truly
appreciated. Im excited to have
such great Soldiers and leaders
in our ranks and look forward to
finishing this deployment with
them and bringing them home
to you later this year.
The support that you give
your Soldiers does not go unap-
preciated or unrecognized.
Thank you so much for all that
you do for them day in and day
out to let them serve their fellow
Americans and protect them
here in Kandahar.
Over the last month, the
company experienced some
other changes. We promoted
SPC Boles to the rank of Cor-
poral on 15 August, and we also
inducted SGT Curry and SGT
Allred in to the Non-
Commissioned Officer Corps.
Each one of them is absolutely
deserving of the promotions and
will be great team leaders for
2nd Platoon and Arrowhead
Company. The company also
said goodbye to 1LT Andrew
Nieminski as he transitioned out
of 1st Platoon and will serve the
remainder of the deployment as
a battalion battle captain. 2LT
Luke Hutchison took over as
the Platoon Leader for 1st Pla-
toon alongside SFC Weaver.
Were excited to have him as a
part of the team.
Over the last couple weeks,
1st Platoon transitioned in to a
slightly new mission set and will
be responsible for a village in
our battlespace that is greatly
important to the battalions
overall mission. 1st Platoon will
also spend some more time in
Kandahar City experiencing the
hustle and bustle of the second
largest city in Afghanistan. Re-
cently, SGT Glascoe had to
corral about 30 kids that all
wanted him to give them candy,
water, or his markers he did a
great job, made the kids laugh,
all while maneuvering his team
and completing his mission. The
Soldiers and NCOs are owning
the new mission set and excited
to help protect their brothers
and sisters in arms on KAF.
They have a good routine down
with these changes to include
new, better living quarters that
are right next to our motor pool
and offices making day to day
activities much more conven-
ient. Theyve spent a lot of time
training and building up their
team to get better every day!
2nd Platoon is preparing to
come home in the next month
or so, but still training hard and
conducting missions for the
company until the end of the
month. Theyre high spirits and
hard work ethic keep the com-
pany going and are attributable
to the support they receive and
good leadership from within the
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A New Arrowhead (continued)

Perez. The platoon also got a
change of mission recently
where they no longer have Sol-
diers on guard 24 hours a day
which is great for the platoon
because it allows them to oper-
ate all together again. Theyve
been assigned some challenging
missions, but pull through and
always knock it out of the park.
It is truly an honor and a
privilege to serve amongst such
great Soldiers, NCOs, and offic-
ers. 1SG ONeil and I feel that
we truly have the strongest com-
pany in the battalion and will
keep getting better every day
and this because of the hard
work, professionalism, and
strength of your Soldiers. Thank
you for all you do to support
them and know that we under-
stand how hard it is for families
without their loved ones. Know
that they are doing an important
job and we couldnt do it with-
out them.
Led by Love of Country!
CPT David Michelson
CPT, IN Commanding
(Continued from page 4)
Know that your
Soldiers are doing
an important job
and we couldnt
do it without them.
1SG ONeil leads the A CO formation during the Change of Command Ceremony.
2nd Squad/3rd Platoon stops for a quick picture after a mission. The Squad Lead-
er, SSG Anthony Wagner, received a home-made American flag sent by an ele-
mentary school. All of the Squad members stopped for a picture which was sent
to the supporting school.
SSG Delancey and SPC Ogea pause
for a selfie with Afghan children.
SFC Honaker congratulates SGT Allred on his promotion.
COMMANDERS NOTES
Friends and families of As-
sault Company, my name is Will
Freakley and Im the new As-
sault Company Commander.
Thank you for your patience and
support as we continue the mis-
sion here at Kandahar Airfield.
Your Soldiers are exceeding the
standard every day and doing
everything they can to keep the
enemy unsettled and uncomfort-
able. I feel honored to be able
to command Assault Company
and work with your Soldiers.
This last month has been busy
for the company as the men
have left their previous location,
integrated into a new battalions
battlespace, conducted a change
of command, and conducted
operations against the enemy on
a daily basis. I look forward to
meeting the families once we
return and seeing the famed A
Co FRG in action. Thank you
for your support.

FIRST SERGEANTS
CORNER
Greetings and salutations!
This is 1SG Asberry. Let me
start off by saying that the men
are motivated and the morale is
high. It has come to my atten-
tion that there are questions
about my height compared to
the XOs height. So I have ob-
tained photographic evidence
that he is actually taller than me,
despite his soft-shoe profile.
Hence, the tennis shoes hes
wearing in the photo to the
right. I would like to inform you
that he has made a full recovery
from his severe case of athletes
foot and is back in boots. We
have welcomed CPT Freakley to
the Command Team, his lovely
wife, Cait, and his two beautiful
kids. Hes a movement by him-
self, but theyre a force when
they are together. We look for-
ward to a bright future, as he
leads us in combat and on our
return trip home. To the mem-
bers of the FRG, thank you for
your giving hearts with all these
lovely care packages. Although
we will be home a little later
than the rest of our brothers and
sisters, we are making every
effort to keep everyone safe.
That way, we can all arrive back
at Fort Carson. Thank you for
your continued support. Led by
love of country! Strength and
Respect! Fear no Taliban!

PLATOON UPDATES
July and August were event-
ful months for the men of 1st
Platoon. They helped in the
close down of FOB Spin Boldak
and trekked to Kandahar Air-
field (KAF). Upon arrival As-
sault Company was attached to
1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Reg-
iment and immediately began
operations in sector. The mis-
sion set has changed completely
but 1st Platoon has adapted as
we knew they would and have
added to the combat power of
1st Battalion. 1st Platoon has
begun to affect the area of oper-
ations by conducting patrols to
negate the enemys capability to
use rockets and IEDs against
KAF. Their presence has been
felt by the enemy. Both the Bat-
talion Commander and Brigade
Commander taken the oppor-
tunity to thank and commend
the men of Assault Company
for their hard work and flexibil-
ity. 1st Platoons PFC Curtis
Pepper and PFC Kenneth Mu-
niz Muniz were personally se-
lected by their leadership to
receive the Battalion Command-
ers coin from LTC Garey. SSG
Phillip OBrien, also from 1st
Platoon, was awarded the Bri-
gade Commanders coin from
COL Pearl.
2nd Platoon hit the ground
running at KAF conducting a
change of command, and diving
into the re-mission to assist Task
(Continued on page 7)
Alpha Company 2-12A New Home
by 1LT David Yost
Your Soldiers are
exceeding the
standard every
day and doing
everything they
can to keep the
enemy unsettled
and
uncomfortable.
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1LT Wilepski meets with local villagers on a patrol to influence Afgan participa-
tion in security.
Assault 7 encourages Assault 5 to-
wards a full recovery from his soft
shoe profile.
Some Key Dates for
planning:
Battalion Ball: 15
November 2014
Opportunity Leave:
16 November 2014
30 November 2014
Block Leave: 18
December 2014 11
January 2014
You will receive
information regarding
A COs redeployment
through the
appropriate channels.
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A New Home (continued)

To the members of
the FRG, thank
you for your
giving hearts with
all these lovely
care packages.
Force Red Warrior project more
combat power into their battle
space ensuring the safety of
thousands of soldiers and civil-
ians at KAF. During the move-
ment to KAF, 2nd Platoon Sol-
diers set in security on a ridge-
line providing over watch on a
local village in support of adja-
cent units in the area of opera-
(Continued from page 6)
2nd Platoon members utilize counter-IED equipment on patrol in Kandahar.
tions. All of the men of 2nd
PLT have thoroughly enjoyed
the comforts that come with
being at KAF. After a month of
degraded communications,
MREs for chow and retrograde
operations during the close out
of FOB Spin Boldak, the Sol-
diers stay entertained when not
defending freedom with visits to
the coveted boardwalk. The
platoon had a pizza party on the
boardwalk to celebrate the many
birthdays occurring in July and
August.
3rd Platoon is adjusting well
to life at KAF. 2LT Sibenaller
has made a point of buying each
of the men in his platoon a
weekly smoothie a delicacy
that Soldiers in the company
could only have dreamed about
down at Spin-B. 3rd Platoon
would like to formally congratu-
late SPC Dobbs for getting pro-
moted to Sergeant. This is a
very big step for an enlisted
Soldier. SGT Dobbs has now
joined the coveted Non-
Commissioned Officer Corps.
SPC Quigley was also promoted
from Private First Class to Spe-
cialist. SPC Quigley has moved
out of the rank of Private by
proving that he has what it takes
to lead Soldiers. SPC Ruiz and
PFC Dodge are some other
Soldiers that have proven them-
selves this last month by going
above and beyond their normal
duty scope. SPC Ruiz has been
3rd Platoons best driver and
PFC Dodge has done an out-
standing job as the Platoons
RTO, stepping up and filling in
for PV2 Eddy over the last
month.
2nd Platoon provides over watch of critical convoy movements.
SGT Button enjoys the spoils of the
KAF Boardwalk.
Friends and Families of B
Company,
It has been a period of sig-
nificant change since the last
newsletter, and I want to take
the opportunity to introduce
myself and the other key leaders
that have recently come into the
company. I took command
from CPT Rella on July 8th, and
around the same time all of the
platoon leadership switched out
as well. 2LT Drew Yacovone
took over 1st Platoon, 2LT Jon
Goodin took over 2nd Platoon,
1LT Matt Ferlitsch took over
3rd Platoon, and 2LT Max
Smith took over HQ Platoon.
With the change in leadership
within the company, there has
also been a change in the FRG
leadership. Im sure many of
you have already received sever-
al emails, but my wife, Katie,
and SSG Browns wife, Brittni,
are the new co-leaders of the
FRG.
Summer in Afghanistan is
typically a time of increased
activity and this summer has
been no different. Despite heat
that has not dropped below 105
degrees since May, the platoons
have been actively patrolling key
village across Kandahar in an
attempt to prevent rockets and
other weapons from being fired
at Kandahar Airfield, where our
unit is based. The war effort
across the country has been
wrapping up all summer and we
are one of only a handful of
companies that remain operat-
ing in all of southern Afghani-
stan. This retrograde will contin-
ue until we fly home in a few
months, and I anticipate B
Company to be one of the very
last companies operating in all
of southern Afghanistan.
Of note, 2nd Platoon was
struck by an IED in the early
hours of August 12th while con-
ducting a mounted patrol. De-
spite the intensity of the situa-
tion, the entire platoon per-
formed phenomenally and en-
sured their injured buddies were
evacuated via helicopter and got
the treatment they needed as
quickly as possible. Fortunately,
the injuries were not nearly as
bad as they could have been
given the size of the blast. SSG
Pierce, PFC Frakes, PFC
Munoz, and SPC Wing were out
of the hospital by August 13th
and back at the company. We
will continue to monitor their
injuries and ensure they are get-
ting the treatment and rehabili-
tation they need prior to going
back out on any missions. PFC
Diaz suffered the most severe
injuries, and has been evacuated
back to America and will contin-
ue treatment at a medical facility
in Texas where his wife, Kayla,
will be able to be by his side. We
are beyond grateful that his
prognosis is very positive, and
he is already missed over here.
With the end of summer
now in sight, morale continues
to improve as we anticipate the
weather cooling off and inch
ever closer to coming home.
The company had a football
tournament and cookout on
August 15th, which we named
the 1st Annual Diaz Bowl. It
turned out to be very competi-
tive, but 2nd Platoon ended up
winning the championship in
overtime. Also of note, we are
approaching that time where
rumors of flights home start
circulating. The battalion will
come home over an extended
period of time, and there are no
hard dates for how B Company
fits into the process. However, I
anticipate the company will
come home no earlier than the
end of November or early De-
cember. Please remember that
these dates are always subject to
change.
Your men continue to set
the standard across the board
and you should all be extremely
proud of their performance and
conduct over here. As always,
1SG ODonnell and I are appre-
ciative of the sacrifices your
families have made. Do not
hesitate to contact either of us
directly with any concerns or
questions. I can be reached at
alex.w.tisdall@afghan.swa.army.
mil and 1SG can be reached at
russell.l.odonnell@afghan.swa.army.mil .

CPT Alex Tisdall and
1SG Russell ODonnell
Bravo CompanyThe Blackfooted Beast Over the Hump
by CPT Alex Tisdall
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With the end of
summer now in
sight, morale
continues to
improve as we
anticipate the
weather cooling
off and inch ever
closer to coming
home.
PFC Frakes & SSG Pierce coach during the Diaz Bowl, a role they took seriously.
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1st Platoon attempts to recover their vehicles after getting stuck in a river crossing.
SPC Jordan & SPC Krause on patrol in the Registan Desert. Members of 3rd Platoon get ready to go on patrol.
Page 10 THE RED WARRI OR PATH
Charlie CompanyPast Halfway
by 1LT Zach Starcher
It is through your
support and
encouragement
that your Soldiers
continue to fight
hard.
Comanche Company Family
and Friends,
Summer is half over, yet
your Soldiers continue constant
patrols with temperatures ex-
ceeding 100 degrees daily. Co-
manche Company Soldiers
would like to thank all of you
for your tireless support from
home. Whether through care
packages, letters, phone calls, or
precious minutes on Skype, the
support we have received greatly
contributes to morale in Co-
manche Company remaining
high. It is through your support
and encouragement that your
Soldiers continue to fight hard.
July was a great month for
Comanche Company and Task
Force Red Warrior. Although
the 4th of July celebration was
postponed due to operational
requirements, Comanche Com-
pany thoroughly enjoyed Free-
dom Plus 5. Your Soldiers com-
peted in various events including
weight lifting, dodge ball, darts,
and corn hole. Additionally,
several Comanche Company
Soldiers were recognized for
their actions during recent Com-
bat Operations receiving either
the Combat Infantryman Badge
or Combat Medical Badge. Sev-
eral Soldiers also received a Pur-
ple Heart for their wounds suf-
fered as a result of recent enemy
encounters. Ending the festivi-
ties, Comanche Company Sol-
diers enjoyed the Red Warrior
BBQ with chicken wings, ham-
burgers, hot dogs, corn on the
cob, and the 4th of July favor-
ites, apple and cherry pie.
Some other highlights
across the Company are noted in
the captions of the photos in-
cluded. We, Comanche Compa-
ny, cannot that you enough for
your endearing support and con-
tributions. Please feel free to
reach out to the FRG at any
time. We all look forward to
making it safely home to you all.
Sincerely,
1LT Zach Starcher,
1st Platoon, Platoon Leader
Strong Men are Harder to Kill
SSG Lemarcus Bullock competes in the squat competition.
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2LT Hunderdosse after a long day. SGT Spencer Livesay competes in the deadlift competition.
Comanche Soldiers train Slo-
vakian Army Soldiers.
SFC Paullus conducts weapons train-
ing with Slovakian Army Soldiers.
1st Platoon prepares for a route
clearance mission.
SGT John Erps paints a 1st Platoon
vehicle.
Page 12 THE RED WARRI OR PATH
This marks the first time in mul-
tiple deployments that all Pla-
toons of Dog Company have
served together and under their
organic battalion leadership.
Welcome back, 4th Platoon!
During the past two weeks,
numerous individuals in Dog
Company have received awards
and promotions for their efforts.
Members of 4th Platoon, after
returning from FOB Walton,
were awarded their Combat
Infantrymans Badges. Addi-
tionally, four members of the
Platoon were recognized for
actions earlier in the deploy-
ment. SGT McReynolds, SGT
Baldwin and SPC Burns re-
ceived Impact Army Commen-
dation Medals, and SPC Belluzzi
received an Army Commenda-
tion Medal with Valor, all for
actions during an enemy attack.
Rounding out the awards re-
ceived by Dog Company, all
members of 2nd Platoon re-
ceived their Combat Infantry-
mans Badges during a ceremony
on July 29th.
In addition to the awards,
the last month has brought a
number of promotions to Dog
Company. I would like to con-
gratulate Michael Labroski and
Aaron Dunn on their promotion
to Sergeant. CTF Red Warrior
recognized these new NCOs,
and many others, during an
NCO Induction Ceremony on
August 4th. The ceremony
served as a great way to recog-
nize these Soldiers hard work,
and to welcome them into the
Non-Commissioned Officer
Corps. These two newly-minted
NCOs are an incredible asset to
our Company.
Please feel free to contact
me directly at
james.r.lee220.mil@mail.mil or
james.lee@afghan.swa.us.army.
mil.
Led By Love of Country.
James R. Lee
Delta CompanyBack Together Again
by CPT James Lee
This marks the
first time in
multiple
deployments that
all Platoons of
Dog Company
have served
together and
under their
organic battalion
leadership.
Dog Company Families,
I trust this letter finds you
well, and enjoying the
(relatively) mild climate of Colo-
rado Springs, or wherever you
may be. Throughout the last
month, Dog Company has gone
through a number of transitions.
On July 30th, I took Com-
mand of Dog Company from
CPT Manis. I am truly honored
to have taken Command of a
Company that is as cohesive,
well-led, and disciplined as Dog
Company. This Company is a
testament to the dedication of
your Soldiers and Leaders, and
is indicative of the wonderful
support you are providing to
everyone in the Company while
we are deployed. A special
thanks to CPT Manis and his
wife, Kerri, for all their hard
work and the great transition,
both in Afghanistan and at Fort
Carson. My wife, Jessica, has
begun the transition to FRG Co-
Leader with Michelle Edling, so
please contact either of them if
you need anything.
In addition to changing
leadership, Dog Company was
fortunate to be rejoined by 4th
Platoon, who came back to the
Red Warrior family after being
attached to TF Steel (2-77FA).
SGT Dunn is promoted by his Platoon Sergeant, SFC Choay. Two Dog Company
Soldiers were inducted into the NCO Corps at an NCO Induction Ceremony.
Page 13 VOLUME 2, I SSUE 4
CSM Day, welcomes SGT Labroski into the Noncommissioned Officer Corps.
1SG Edling passes the guidon to CPT Manis during the July 30th Change of Command for Dog Company.
1st Platoons PV2 Sampson interacts with local Afghan children during a patrol.
Members of 2nd Platoon place an additional security meas-
ure in the Companys Area of Operations.
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Echo CompanyEagles on Top!
by SFC Jovany Morales-Estada
The Warriors of
Eagle Company
have been
working
extremely hard
and at times, rest
is but a luxury to
the seldom few.
On a bittersweet note, we bid farewell to 1LT Jow as he moves on to bigger and
greater things, we wish him good luck in all his future endeavors.
begin our preparations for our
return home. Information will
be provided to keep everyone
posted and up to speed. Keep in
mind that as the missions
change your loved ones contin-
ue their efforts and hard work.
If you have any questions re-
member that we have folks in
the rear to assist with any issue
or concern. I leave you with a
few words of encouragement,
until next time
Missing someone gets
easier every day because even
though its one day further from
the last time you saw each other,
its one day closer to the next
time you will. Author Un-
known
Greetings and salutations to
all family, friends and loved ones
of the illustrious Eagles!
We have been together on
this roller coaster ride of emo-
tions to include our ups and
downs, but fear not, as we begin
our ascent to the top in prepara-
tion for the anticipated drop that
will eventually lead us back to
home station. The Warriors of
Eagle company have been work-
ing extremely hard and at times,
rest is but a luxury to the seldom
few. As we continue to perform
an array of tasks critical to the
completion of Operation En-
during Freedom, our Warriors
stay focused and vigilant on the
mission at hand. As always we
are truly grateful for all the sup-
port, love and prayers that keep
us going and motivate us to do
great things on a daily basis.
As things keep moving for-
ward on the home front, this is
what has happened on our side
of the world. July was an excit-
ing month for promotions as we
celebrated the future progres-
sion of our Warriors. In this
article youll find photos of our
newly promoted folks: 1LT
Ragland, SGT Holston, SGT
Carter, and SPC Davis. In addi-
tion to their promotion, we for-
mally welcomed our newly in-
ducted Non Commissioned
Officers into the NCO Corps as
they are charged with the care of
our Soldiers and continue to
groom future leaders.
Congratulations! To SGT
Mantanona on being recom-
mended for promotion as well
as our NCO of the Month: SGT
Holston and our Soldier of the
month: SPC Davis, they repre-
sented well, great job!
As always, we continue to
secure, advice, and assist the
Afghan National Security Force
through our continued efforts
and partnerships.
As the summer break
comes to an end we wish all our
kiddos a safe and happy school
year (enjoy your break, parents!)
and we hope you had a great
summer. The weather here has
been hotter each day, but fear
not as we have plenty of sun-
screen and try our best to beat
out the sun. Regardless, our
Warriors continue to stay moti-
vated and find ways to stay cool,
even if it means a good old fash-
ion water fight. We all continue
to find ways to occupy our
down time by, watching movies,
reading, working out or simply
staying in touch thanks to tech-
nology. Some days feel long and
the work load never decreases,
but it just makes time go by
faster, bringing smiles to our
faces, as we get closer each day
to being home bound. We ask
that you continue to keep us in
your thoughts and prayers. We
thank you again for all the sup-
port of our Warriors.
Lets stay focused and sup-
port each other as we draw clos-
er to the end game and soon
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Congratulations
on the newest
addition to the
Eagles Nest!

Cynthia Morales
Born 30 July 2014
6lb, 8oz 19
SPC Kuluski, 1LT Seibert, SGT Lombardi with a key Afghan leader.
SGT Mantanona and SPC West
downloading supplies.
1LT Ragland is promoted. SPC Davis is promoted.
SGT Carter is promoted and inducted into the NCO Corps. SGT Holston is promoted and inducted into the NCO Corps.
NAME (NO RANK)
TF RED WARRIOR
PLT/COMPANY/1-12IN
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD
APO, AE 09355
UNIT ADDRESS LIST
Page 16 THE RED WARRI OR PATH
MAIL CUTOFF: 30 DAYS BEFORE
YOUR SOLDIER REDEPLOYS
FILL IN THE BOLD SECTIONS
WITH INFORMATION SPECIFIC
TO YOUR SOLDIER.
NEVER INCLUDE RANK FOR
SECURITY REASONS
They say that the best is
saved for last and thats never
been more accurate than with
the Red Warrior Path newslet-
ter. The Battalion Staff and spe-
cialty platoons of Hatchet Com-
pany continue to march along
toward the six-month mark of
the deployment. Operations and
planning efforts have proceeded
smoothly throughout multiple
significant changes in the com-
pany.
MAJ Drew Conover has
rotated out of the Battalion Ex-
ecutive Officer position to take
a spot in the 4ID plans shop,
where he will continue to solve
problems for his subordinates.
His gentle style of development
will be missed by the staff. MAJ
Mike Starz, formerly the Battal-
ion Operations Officer, has
assumed the responsibilities of
the Battalion Executive Officer.
We have welcomed MAJ Chris
Hallows into the Battalion as the
new Operations Officer. CSM
Tim Marble redeployed to assist
our Rear Detachment in the
reception of the rest of the Bat-
talion, and his shoes have been
filled by SGM Marcos Hernan-
dez. 1SG Shad Miller is tackling
the duties of the Brigade Opera-
tions Sergeant Major, tirelessly
ensuring that no personnel in
the Brigade Compound have
their hands in their pockets.
HHCOne Day at a Time
by 1LT Graham Custar
Operations and
planning efforts
have proceeded
smoothly
throughout
multiple
significant
changes in the
company.
SFC Buddy Tucker hasnt
skipped a beat, wearing two of
the largest hats in the Battalion,
the HHC First Sergeant and the
Operations Sergeant Major. 2LT
Eric Brauninger has taken over
as the Battalion Personnel Of-
ficer and has been busy with the
tedious yet critical duties associ-
ated with promotion, awards,
and pay all while coaching the
fledgling hip-hop talent within
his shop. CPT Stephanie
Heubner has handed over the
reins of the Intelligence shop to
CPT Kyle Ferguson, as she has
been selected for Command of
the Brigades Military Intelli-
gence Company. CPT Dave
Michelson has taken command
of Arrowhead Company, and
relinquished the puppet strings
of the Chief of Operations posi-
tion to CPT JB Brown. 1LT Jon
Roldan came to the Staff from
Comanche Company, and inher-
ited the role of Battalion Plan-
ner. 1LT Travis Scott rede-
ployed to Fort Carson to or-
chestrate the reception of the
Battalions property, and 1LT
Vytas Kapacinskas left Coman-
che Company to replace him as
the Battalion Logistics Officer.
Hatchet 6, CPT Ben Hook-
er, continues to command the
Division Aerial Reaction Force,
comprised of his own Mortar
and Scout Platoons. 1LT Mike
Culak and SFC Mike Argent
have maintained their ARF Mor-
tar Platoon here at Kandahar
Airfield. 1LT Mike Poist and
SSG Shawn Davis have been
busy drilling and training their
ARF Scout Platoon at both
FOB Apache and KAF, while
integrating 1LT Brad Kelly as
the new Scout Platoon Leader.
1LT Dan Yu and SFC Al-
fonso Delagarza have been ex-
pertly leading the PSD Platoon
on the rollercoaster schedule
that comes with the dual mis-
sions of securing the Battalion
Command Group as well as
conducting combat patrols. The
Medical Platoon continues their
clinical mission within the
NATO Role III hospital at
KAF, alongside medical person-
nel from all US branches of ser-
vice and several other partnered
nations. 1LT Graham Custar
transitioned out of the Medical
Platoon Leader position and
2LT Derrick Bieller was wel-
comed in. The Battalion Physi-
cian Assistant, 1LT Patrick
Goble, was redeployed to pro-
vide medical care to soldiers as
they return to Fort Carson.
We cannot thank you
enough for the care packages,
letters, pictures, prayers and
warm wishes we get from you all
those are the fuel that keeps us
running strong.

1LT Graham Custar,
Medical Platoon Leader
Best of luck to MAJ Conover!
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SSG Nielsen runs the battalions operations out of
a truck during a power outage
HHC NCOICs come together to conduct important business . . . taste test snacks from care packages!
SGT Hollan from the Scout Platoon. 1LT Dan Yu gives a patrol brief to the PSD Platoon prior to going out on a mission.
WE WILL NEVER FORGET
Staff Sergeant Benjamin G. Prange was born 27 April 1984 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He enlisted in the
United States Army on 24 January 2007. He graduated Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training as an
11B Infantryman at Fort Benning, Georgia. SSG Prange arrived at Fort Carson, Colorado on 13 July 2011 and
deployed with Alpha Company, 4
th
Special Troops Battalion, 4
th
Infantry Brigade Combat Team. On 25 June
2013 he was reassigned to 1
st
Battalion, 12
th
Infantry Regiment, 4
th
Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
On 7 March 2014, he arrived at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan as a member of 2
nd
Platoon, Delta
Company, 1
st
Battalion, 12
th
Infantry Regiment. SSG Prange served with his platoon for 5 months as a Heavy
Weapons Section Leader on over 30 missions.
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal,
Army Commendation Medal w/ 4 oak leaf clusters, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal w/ 2
knots, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ Campaign Star, Global War on Ter-
rorism Service Medal, Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service
Ribbon w/ numeral 2, NATO Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
SSG Prange is survived by his wife, Elizabeth and his two sons, Corbin and Dillon.
27 April 1984 24 July 2014
Ben would do his best to present himself as just your everyday Non Commissioned Officer, but he was far from
that. He was an inspiration to the Soldiers of Second Platoon and to me.
-SSG Denardi

SSG Prange was one of the most professional and disciplined people I have had the pleasure of working with.
These attributes were manifested through SSG Prange every single day.
-CPT Manis

Whether it was assaulting an objective or relating a tactical lesson to the Nebraska Cornhusker Football Team,
he ruthlessly prepared his section for the rigors of Kandahar Province, Afghanistan, and was literally unafraid
of any circumstance. His Soldiers would have walked through fire to follow him, were he to order it so.
-LTC Voorhies
WE WILL NEVER FORGET
18 December 1994 24 July 2014
I know he was loved by many and respected as well. He is a true hero and his country is grateful for the great
sacrifice he made to protect our freedoms.
-PV2 Morales

He never let his guard down around me, but from talking to his friends, he did so often and was a source of
morale and cohesion to his platoon.
-CPT Manis

Described by his battle buddies as the smartest guy in the platoon, Williams helped everyone out: even veter-
an Soldiers sough him out for help and to learn from him.
-LTC Voorhies
Private First Class Keith M. Williams was born 18 December 1994 in Visalia, California. He enlisted in
the United States Army on 19 August 2013. He graduated Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training as
an 11B Infantryman at Fort Benning, Georgia. PFC Williams arrived at Fort Carson, Colorado on 16 December
2013 and immediately began preparing for deployment with 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry
Brigade Combat Team.
On 7 March 2014, he arrived at Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan as a member of 2nd Platoon, Delta
Company, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment. PFC Williams served with the platoon for 5 months as an
M249 SAW gunner and driver on over 30 missions.
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal,
Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ Campaign
Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal,
and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
PFC Williams is survived by his parents, Debbie Tuttle and Frankie Williams.
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