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NATIONAL GUARD
ALWAYS READY t ALWAYS THERE
Fiscal Year
2010
ANNUAL REPORT
ANNUAL REPORT From the Adjutant General
Fiscal Year 2010 It is a privilege to present the Arkansas National Guard’s annual report for Fiscal
Year 2010. Within these pages is an overview of our organization, along with several
examples of the support we provide to our communities, state and nation.
Mission, Vision & As in the past, 2010 presented some heavy challenges in our effort to balance our
Values 3 missions at home and abroad. Fortunately, the Soldiers, Airmen and civilian employees
within this organization worked together to achieve success in all of our missions, just
The Command 4 as they have always done.
Unit Chart 6 Together, these men and women have made our state proud by ensuring our organi-
zation’s ability to respond as needed here at home. From pre-positioning equipment
Army Units 8 in preparation for a potential ice stom, to responding to a late-night call for support in
response to tornadoes, and searching for survivors of severe flooding, our Soldiers and
Air & Joint Units 10 Airmen were there, and our state employees helped ensure it was possible.
Separate Units 12 Along with emergency response missions, our team of counterdrug personnel helped
civil authorities recover over $200 million worth of stolen vehicles and equipment.
Training Sites 14 They also helped the state “take-back” approximately two and a half tons of unused
prescription drugs.
Federal Missions 16 We supported the state with these kinds of unique missions while continuing our
Military Support 20 efforts to ensure a positive future for our nation by operating two youth programs, and
supporting a third on Camp Robinson. During the year, roughly 3,000 young men and
Top Stories 22 women have entered these programs empty handed, but departed with a GED -- ready
to start a new life.
MilCon 26
As we supported our state in these endeavors, we continued ourmission to help ensure
Financials 27 that our nation’s military force was strong. Well over 100,000 Active Duty and Reserve
Component troops from all 54 states and territories passed through our two training sites
County-by-County 28 in 2010, with roughly 500 more trained by our Guardsmen at the Little Rock Air Force
Base.
History 29
Along with training troops to ensure the highest level of readiness, we put our own
Programs 30 readiness to the test in support of operations overseas.
Fiscal Year 2010 saw our Soldiers clearing the Afghan roadways of explosives and
Directorates 32 working with Afghan farmers to stabilize the region. It witnessed our Airmen in the
Support 35 skies over Afghanistan, with others here at home supporting those operations through
data interpretation and intelligence support. After an earthquake left hundreds of thou-
sands homeless in Haiti, our Airmen stepped up to provide intelligence support
inside the borers of that devastated nation.
Along with numerous individual mobilizations, the year also sent several of
our troops on deployment to Kosovo, while bringing others home from Guan-
tanamo Bay.
These challenges are not solely by our uniformed Soldiers and Air-
men. Our men and women are only able to perform at this level
due to the tremendous support we enjoy from our Fami-
lies, friend, employers, legislators and entire communities
throughout the state. Wiathout this support we would not
be able to respond to these calls to serve with such strength
and determination. That support is greatly appreciated.
With this, we proudly close another successful chapter
of our history, and we pledge our continued support for
years to come.
Mission
The Military Department of Arkansas is a broad, community-based
organization with both federal and state government responsibilities.
Federal missions include operations in support of the Army and Air
Force for peacekeeping and wartime missions. State missions pri-
marily include disaster relief and community support.
Vision
Arkansas National Guard military and civilian profes-
sionals, working as a team, building the finest reserve
military organization serving the nation, state and com-
munity.
Values
Integrity means honesty, candor, ethics,
morals and accountability. Commit-
ment means loyalty, caring, trust
and teamwork. Professionalism
means selfless service, empower-
ment, stewardship and excellence
in all we do. Warrior Spirit means
placing the mission first, never ac-
cepting defeat, never quitting and
never leaving a fallen comrade.
2010 Annual Report Page 3
MILITARY DEPARTMENT
And Joint Staff
The Honorable
Mike Beebe
Governor of Arkansas
Maj. Gen. Brig. Gen. William J. Johnson Brig. Gen. Richard E. Swan Brig. Gen. Kendall W. Penn
William D. Wofford Deputy Adjutant General Chief of the Joint Staff Assistant Adjutant General
The Adjutant General Army National Guard
Brig. Gen. Roger L. McClellan Brig. Gen. Riley P. Porter Brig. Gen. Travis D. Balch Col. Tamhra Hutchins-Frye
Commander, Commaner, Chief of Staff Director of the Air Staff
Joint Force Land Component Joint Force Air Component Air National Guard Air National Guard
Chief Warrant Officer Command Sgt. Maj. Command Chief Master Sgt. Command Sgt. Maj.
Wayne Cates Deborah Collins Stephen Arnold Steven Veazey
Command Chief State Command Command Chief Master Sgt. Command Sgt. Maj.
Warrant Officer Sergeant Major Air National Guard Joint Force Land Component
State Chaplain:
Lt. Col. Wesley Hilliard Col. Kirk VanPelt Col. Keith Klemmer Col. John Payne
39th Infantry Brigade 142nd Fires Brigade 77th Theater Aviation
Combat Team Brigade
Deputy Chief of Staff Aviation:
Col. John Payne
Combat Team
Det. 1, Headquarters, Headquarters Troop*
Troop A (-), El Dorado
Det. 1, Troop A, Crossett
Headquarters, Little Rock Troop B, Magnolia
Troop C (-), Camden
Special Troops Battalion Det. 1, Troop C, Fordyce
Headquarters, Headquarters Co., Conway Attached: Co. D, Brigade Support Bn., Monticello
Co. A, Clarksville (Engineers)
Co. B, Little Rock (Military Intelligence)
Co. C, Pine Bluff (Signal)
189th Airlift Wing**
189th Operations Group**
189th Operations Support Flt.
Brigade Support Battalion 154th Training Sqd.
Headquarters, Headquarters Co., Hazen
Co. A (-), Stuttgart 189th Maintenance Group**
Det. 1, Co. A, West Memphis 189th Maintenance Sqd.
Det. 2, Co. A, Pine Bluff 189th Aircraft Maintenance Sqd.
Co. B, Heber Springs (Maintenance & Transportation) 189th Maintenance Operations Flt.
Co. C, Lonoke (Medical) 189th Maintenance Support Flt.
Det. 1, Co. F, Beebe (Forward Support)
189th Mission Support Group**
1st Battalion, 206th Field Artillery 189th Mission Support Flt.
Headquarters, Headquarters Btry. (-), Russellville 189th Communications Flt.
Det. 1, Headquarters, Headquarters Btry.* 189th Security Forces Sqd.
Btry. A (-), Morrilton 189th Services Flt.
Det. 1, Btry. A, Perryville 189th Civil Engineer Sqd.
Btry. B (-), Dardanelle 189th Logistics Readiness Sqd.
Det. 1, Btry. B, Paris
Attached: Co. G, Brigade Support Bn., Russellville
189th Medical Group**
1st Battalion, 153rd Infantry
Headquarters, Headquarters Co. (-), Malvern
Det. 1, Headquarters, Headquarters Co.*
Air Guard Separate Units
123rd Intelligence Squadron**
Det. 1, Malvern 154th Weather Flight**
Co. A (-), Prescott
Det. 1, Co. A, Arkadelphia
Co. B (-), Texarkana 188th Fighter Wing
Det. 1, Co. B, Hope 188th Mission Support Group***
Co. C (-), Mena 188th Mission Support Flt.
Det. 1, Co. C, DeQueen 188th Civil Engineer Sqd.
Co. D, Sheridan 188th Security Forces Sqd.
Attached: Co. E, Brigade Support Bn., Benton 188th Communications Flt.
188th Services Flt.
2nd Battalion, 153rd Infantry 188th Logistics Readiness Sqd.
Headquarters, Headquarters Co (-), Searcy
Det. 1, Headquarters, Headquarters Co., Wynne 188th Operations Group***
Det. 1, Headquarters, Headquarters Co.* 188th Fighter Sqd.
Co. A (-), Walnut Ridge 188th Operations Support Flt.
Det. 1, Co. A, Rector
Co. B (-), Batesville 188th Maintenance Group***
Det. 1, Co. B, Augusta 188th Maintenance Operations Flt.
Co. C (-), Forrest City 188th Maintenance Sqd.
Det. 1, Co. C, Brinkley 188th Aircraft Maintenance Sqd.
Co. D, Newport
Attached: Co. F, Brigade Support Bn., Cabot 188th Medical Group***
Medical Command
The State Medical Command (MEDCOM) is responsible for planning, programming and providing
health and dental services that sustain the medical readiness of Arkansas National Guard units and
Soldiers. Troop Medi- cal Clinic provides acute care on a daily basis to Soldiers assigned
or on temporary duty at Camp Robinson.
In fiscal year 2010, MEDCOM saw more than 7,000 TMC
patient visits, administered more than 280 flight physicals,
performed more than 7,000 Periodic Health Assessments and
provided CPR training to more than 230 Soldiers.
In addition, 170 Guard medics attended MEDCOM train-
ing, and more than 4,000 credits were earned by Arkansas
National Guard medics.
Maj. Hal Vineyard received the National Guard Junior
Dental Officer of the Year award.
Oct. 2, 2009 -- Eight members of the Arkansas National Guard completed the
naturalization process and were honored with a citizenship recognition ceremo-
ny at Camp Joseph T. Robinson.
Oct. 3, 2009 -- The Arkansas Air National Guard formally recognized the contri-
butions to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan by 42 members of the 189th Airlift
Wing through a program called the “Hometown Heroes Salute.”
Oct. 26-30, 2009 -- The National Guard Marksmanship Training Center hosts
the 39th Annual Winston P. Wilson Warfighter Sustainment Training Exercises,
and the 19th Annual Armed Forces Skill at Arms Meeting at Camp Robinson.
Nov. 7, 2009 -- The Arkansas National Guard formally stood up its first Agricul-
tural Development Team (ADT 1) to assist in the redevelopment of agriculture
in Afghanistan. Arkansas is one of 10 states which have fielded such teams.
Nov. 10, 2009 -- The 1037th Route Clearance Company departs the state with an
emotional send off as 200 Soldiers head to Fort McCoy, Wis., in preparation for
deployment to Afghanistan in early 2010.
Dec. 3, 2009 -- The city of Cabot fulfills a goal set eight years earlier with the
ground-breaking of a new National Guard armory that promises to bring an
estimated $1 million annually into the local economy. The 35,540 square foot
building is being built to house the 125 members of Company F, 39th Brigade
Support Battalion, 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
Jan. 4, 2010 -- Approximately 50 members of the 188th Fighter Wing depart for
a four-month deployment to Afghanistan as part of the unit’s Aerospace Expedi-
tionary Force (AEF) rotation.
Jan. 10, 2010 -- For heroic actions in an attempt to save a life during an incident
at Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, Ark., Maj. Steven Hall and Chief Warrant Of-
ficer Ricky Bullinger are awarded the Soldier’s Medal. Maj. Michael Hender-
son received the National Guard Association of Arkansas Valley Forge Certifi-
cate for his actions during the attempt.
Jan. 25, 2010 -- With a thundering “Hooah,” the Arkansas Army National
Guard’s 1037th signals its readiness to make a difference in Afghanistan during
a send off ceremony at Fort McCoy, Wis.
Jan. 31, 2010 -- Thirty-eight members of the 188th Fighter Wing’s Civil En-
gineering Squadron return from a six-month deployment to U.S. Naval Station
Guantanamo Bay in Cuba.
Feb. 8, 2010 -- The Arkansas National Guard answers the call to provide four-
wheel drive ambulance support to Pulaski and Faulkner Counties due to severe
weather. A total of four military ambulances and eight personnel are tasked
to support Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) during the icy
conditions.
Feb. 25, 2010 -- Over 40 organizations from across the state meet at Camp
Robinson as part of the first ever meeting of the Arkansas Suicide Prevention
Network.
Feb. 27, 2010 -- The Arkansas National Guard announces its 2010 outstanding
Soldiers and Airmen during a luncheon at Camp Robinson. Pfc. Gary Grantham
of the 142nd Fires Brigade is named the Soldier of the Year and Staff Sgt. Eric
Evans of the 142nd is named Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Senior
Airman Kyle Kalkbrenner is named the Airman of the Year and Tech. Sgt. Scott
Lang is named the Air Noncommissioned Officer of the Year.
March 8, 2010 -- More than 200 members of the 188th Fighter Wing depart
Fort Smith for Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan as part of an AEF rotation fly-
ing A-10 Thunderbolt II “Warthogs.”
March 8, 2010 -- Approximately 20 troops join the Arkansas State Police, Drug
Enforcement Agency, Newton County Sheriff and the 14th Drug Task Force
in the search for the body of a man suspected to have been murdered in rela-
tion to a drug operation. The Arkansas National Guard Counter Drug Program
provides ground surveillance personnel, aerial surveillance, ground penetrating
radar, bulldozers and excavating equipment in the effort.
April 14, 2010 -- Approximately 60 Soldiers with two units of the Arkansas
Army National Guard’s 77th Theater Aviation Brigade depart for mobilization
training in anticipation of a deployment to Kosovo.
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April 17, 2010 -- Assistant adjutant general for the Arkansas Army National
Guard, Kendall W. Penn, is pinned a brigadier general during a ceremony at
Camp Robinson.
April 17, 2010 -- The Arkansas Army National Guard’s 77th Theater Aviation
Brigade welcomes Lt. Col. (promotable) John Payne as its new commander dur-
ing a change of command ceremony at Camp Robinson.
April 30, 2010 -- Even as killer storms were still hammering the state, approxi-
mately 100 Arkansas Soldiers and Airmen answer the call for support in the
communities of East End and Scotland.
May 17, 2010 -- More than 200 members of the Arkansas Air National Guard’s
188th Fighter Wing return to home station following an AEF deployment to
Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan.
May 21-23, 2010 -- Over 30 Soldiers with the Arkansas Army National Guard’s
39th IBCT work to help provide a safe and secure environment for the “Arkan-
sas Mission of Mercy” dental clinic in Monticello.
June 12, 2010 -- The latest addition to Fort Chaffee Maneuver Training Center
officially opens for business with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the post’s new
Consolidated Maintenance Facility. The $27.5 million, 181,007 square foot, fa-
cility houses both Army Reserve and National Guard personnel, and is designed
to streamline the maintenance process.
June 26, 2010 -- More than 300 Airmen with the Arkansas Air National Guard’s
188th Fighter Wing along with their respective Families are honored for their
service in Afghanistan at a Hometown Heroes Salute at the Fort Smith Conven-
tion Center.
July 10 2010 -- Col. Patricia Anslow accepts command of the Arkansas Army
National Guard’s 87th Troop Command at a ceremony in Chappell Armory on
Camp Robinson.
July 17 2010 -- Medal of Honor recipient and long-time advocate for veterans,
Nick Bacon, passes away after a battle with cancer. A special memorial service
is held July 24 at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock.
Aug. 17, 2010 -- Col. Randall W. Cowell assumes the position of inspector gen-
eral of the Arkansas National Guard, bringing to the position 33 years of knowl-
edge and experience.
Sept. 12, 2010 -- Pamela Huff becomes the first African-American, and first fe-
male to be promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 5 in the Arkansas National Guard.
Jan. 06, 2010 -- The Arkansas National Guard recognizes the Fiscal Year 2009 Em-
ployees of the Year: Army AGR -- 1st Sgt. Class Ronnie Copeland, Army Technician
-- Sgt. 1st Class Sarah Manning, Air AGR -- Master Sgt. Jillian Churchill, Air Techni-
cian -- Staff Sgt. Brian Mobler, State Administrative employee -- Ms. Betty Browning,
State Non-Administrative employee -- Mrs. Kathy Zmudzinski.
Feb. 23, 2010 -- Chief Master Sgt. Jesse J. “ Buddy” Burns, II, receives a Lifetime
Achievement Award from the National Guard Bureau’s Air Guard Recruiting Service
for his incredible feat of having recruited 880 men and women into the 189th Airlift
Wing over 33 years of recruiting service.
Aug. 15, 2010 -- Master Sgt. Brian May of the 188th Fighter Wing is named the Air
Force Association’s 2010 Air National Guard Outstanding Honor Guard Program Man-
ager of the Year.
Total Federal Pay & Allowances (P&A) = $348,140,141.00 Total State Operations & Maintenance (O&M) = $14,899,811.00
Since Sept. 11, 2001, more than 12,000 of Arkansas’ Citizen Soldiers and Air-
men have been mobilized to more than 50 locations, affecting every Army and
Air Guard unit in the state. One Air Guard unit, the 123rd Intelligence Squadron, has been partially mobilized
since August 2007 in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom -- without ever leaving their building at
Little Rock Air Force Base in Jacksonville, Ark. The Arkansas Guard has also responded to 39 state active duty
missions, assisted civil authorities with multiple counter-drug operations and deployed troops in support of the
people of Haiti. All of this is part of a long legacy of service.
On Oct. 1, 1804, a law was enacted in the Indiana territory’s newly created District of Louisiana -- of which
Arkansas was a part -- requiring that “all male inhabitants in the district be liable to perform militia duties...”
When Arkansas became the 25th state in 1836 the militia was strong and well organized.
After the Civil War, the militia was reorganized into the Arkansas State Guard, and in 1909 it was transformed
into the Arkansas National Guard, gaining federal recognition and support. The Air Guard was established in
1925 with the formation of the 154th Observation Squadron at Little Rock’s Adams Field.
The Arkansas Guard has seen action in both World Wars, Korea, Desert Storm, and Operations Iraqi Freedom,
Enduring Freedom and Noble Eagle. During World War II, members of the Arkansas National Guard crossed
the beaches of Normandy, stormed Mount Cassino, helped destroy the Polesti oil fields, defended Dutch Harbor,
Alaska, participated in the Rhineland campaigns, and helped liberate Rome.
The Arkansas National Guard has fought in the Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American
War and infamous Brooks-Baxter War of 1874. The Arkansas Air Na- tional Guard entered the jet age
with the introduction of the F-84 during the Korean War, and since then has flown a litany of his-
toric aircraft. Today the 189th Airlift Wing flies the storied C-130 Hercu- les transport, and the
188th Fighter Wing flies the awesome A-10 Thunderbolt II “Warthog.”
In 2003, the 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team rumbled into Iraq as
part of Operation Iraqi Freedom II, and was the first National Guard IBCT
to go back when they deployed again in 2007. In 2006, the 87th Troop
Command’s 875th Engineer Battalion deployed to Iraq, where they were
able to clear over 1,200 IEDs. They did such a good job that the battal-
ion’s 1037th Route Clearance Company was
called up again in 2009-2010 to clear IEDs
in Afghanistan. The Arkansas National
Guard also deployed its first 60- person
joint Agriculture Development Team to
Afghanistan in 2010, and is currently
training the second ADT for deployment
in early 2011.
Engineering
The Deputy Chief of Staff Engineering provides construc-
tion, environmental and facility management services, and
provides for purchases and construction accounting through
its Cooperative Funding Agreement Center.
The fiscal year 2010 operations and maintenance
budget of $29,653,000 supported real property and environ-
mental programs, including utilities, salaries, maintenance and repair
of facilities, environmental compliance/conservation, and minor construction
projects.
The fiscal year 2010 military construction budget of $40.8 million funded the on-going construc-
tion of Armed Forces Reserve Centers in El Dorado ($13 million), Pine Bluff ($9.8 million), Hot Springs
($14 million), and Camden ($4 million). The Guard also broke ground on the new Cabot Readiness Center
which will house the 125 members of Company F, 39th Brigade Support Battalion, 39th Infantry Brigade
Combat Team.
Information Management
The Deputy Chief of Staff Information Management continued the Data at Rest plan, first begun in 2009,
which includes the implementation of Mobile Armor on all government computers. Personally Identifiable
Information and data is encrypted, helping to prevent any loss that
would hurt individual and unit readiness.
DCSIM also performed a hands-on migration of more than 1,700
workstations and laptops to Microsoft Vista. The fiscal year also
saw the design of new network operations centers at Camp Robinson
and Fort Chaffee, as well as a multitude of fiber projects and network
connections at facilities throughout the state.
DCSIM also is overseeing the statewide implementation of the
Army Records Information Management System (ARIMS), and
hired a full-time admin services specialist to train units.
Operations
During fiscal year 2010, the Deputy Chief of Staff Operations was fully engaged in
mobilization operations for several Arkansas Army National Guard units in sup-
port of operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and Kosovo. Most notable was the
pre mobilization training and Soldier readiness processing of members of
the 1037th Route Clearance Company for their mission in Afghanistan. DC-
SOPS was also instrumental in the mobilization of two units of the 77th Theater
Aviation Brigade, and the Arkansas National Guard’s first Agricultural Develop-
ment Team.
Also during the fiscal year, DCSOPS fielded more than 40 new equipment
systems, with a combined value of more than $83 million, and trained more than
1,200 Soldiers on the new equipment.
The DCSOPS training branch processed more than 7,200 school applications and enrolled more than 3,900
Soldiers in Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) and professional development courses, making Arkansas
among the 10 top states on percentage of MOS qualified Soldiers.
Personnel
The Deputy Chief of Staff Personnel includes the Personnel Services Branch, the Action Branch, the Educa-
tion Services Office, the State Family Readiness Office, the Transition Assistance Office and the Arkan-
sas Committee of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.
DCSPER is responsible for all Arkansas Army National Guard
personnel actions, and ensures that quality professional services are
provided to Soldiers and their Families.
For fiscal year 2010, DCSPER supported the deployment,
redeployment and re-integration of approximately 570 troops
in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom,
New Dawn, and Kosovo Forces.
Additionally, DCSPER performed a Soldier readiness as-
sessment on more than 3,000 Soldiers from the 39th Infantry
Brigade Combat Team.
Human Resources
The Human Resources Office ensures the employment of a quality federal
workforce in support of the Arkansas Army and Air National Guards. Areas of
service include recruitment, placement, classification, employee benefits, develop-
ment and training, equal employment opportunity, labor relations, and management of the
Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) program. For fiscal year 2010, HRO screened more than
2,385 job applicants for 431 published positions.
Five special emphasis programs were conducted in conjunction with the Little Rock Ra-
cial and Cultural Diversity Commission, including American Indian/Alaskan Native Heritage
month, Asian Pacific Heritage month, Black History month, Hispanic Heritage month and
Women’s History month. The program also participated in World Fest, and the Susan G. Ko-
men Race for the Cure.
HRO conducts several training and information programs throughout the year, including the
first Junior Officer Leadership Development Workshop.
Military Support
The Director of Military Support recorded 39 State Active Duty (SAD) missions for Fiscal Year 2010, a
marked drop from the record 107 recorded the previous fiscal year. Of these missions, 11 provided more than
32,000 gallons of clean drinking water to 15 municipalities. Eleven were aviation support missions, including
search and rescue, fugitive searches and Governor disaster area reconnaissance
flights. Most notable in the aviation arena were the three SAD missions in sup-
port of rescue operations during the Albert Pike flood disaster.
DOMS also oversaw SAD missions in response to tornadoes that hit East End and
Scotland, Ark.
DOMS had the honor of hosting the fiscal year 2010 New Madrid Seismic Zone
Workshop, held September 13 - 17 at the Professional Education Center on Camp
Joseph T. Robinson. The event was attended by representatives of 35 states, three
foreign countries and several federal and state agencies. The workshop covered
response preparation for the eight affected states in the event of a major earthquake
along the New Madrid fault.