Sharing a long, friendly collaboration, the United Arab Emirates and the U.S., TF Spartan forces have developed strong ties through key leader engagements, training events and bilateral, semi-annual exercises like Iron Union. COL Vonderschmidt and his wife, Carol, reside in Hiawatha, Kansas. As a Guardsman, he participated in several state activations to support flood relief operations and for tornado cleanup operations in May of 1926 in the Hutchinson area. On July 22, 1868, he was married to Minerva Murray, and shortly after came to Williamsburg, Kansas and set up a farm. In attempting and performing his mission Lieutenant Bleckley showed the highest possible contempt of personal danger, devotion to duty, couage and valor.. He also participated in the glorious victory over the flower of Southern Chivalry, under Confederate General Hindman, at Prairie Grove, Arkansas on December 7, 1862. (Operation Eagle Pull) April 11-13, 1975 Congo July 14, 1960 to September 1, 1962 and . This was the year 1909. He was cited by the commanding general of the 35th Division for his bravery, coolness in the face of extreme danger, ability to command and for his conduct on the morning of September 26, 1918, in reforming and leading forward a line composed of scattered units of infantry and machinegun organizations near Cheppy, France, and by his example, inspiring and enabling them to complete their advance into Cheppy. He also used his own funds to create an award of a plaque and membership in the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of Kansas to deserving graduates of the Kansas Air National Guard Leadership School. He took part in the battles of New Market, second Winchester, and on August 2, 1862, the engagement at Orange Court House, where he was wounded [shot in the left arm] and disabled for duty. Fry graduated from Army Air Corps Pilot Training in September of 1942 and was commissioned a second lieutenant. He also served in other Central European Battles. On his 23rd birthday, Bleckleys unit was preparing for the overseas journey that would take him to France. As a businessman in Newton, Hoisington was secretary and general manager of the Railroad Building, Loan and Savings Association of Newton for 20 years. But after Sept. 11, the service member must have directly served in a designated military [counter-terrorism] operation for at least 30 days, the memo says. Ferguson got up to within 20 feet of the insurgent fortifactions and then returned. Subsequent to World War II, Gen. Weed returned to the Kansas Army National Guard in command of the 137th Infantry and was assigned as Assistant Division Commander of the 37th Infantry Division at the time of his retirement. On the military side, he attended the Field Artillery Advanced Course, 1944, Command and General Staff College, 1959 and the Senior Field Artillery Officer Course in 1961. Retired Col. William Bill Vonderschmidt was born in Falls City, Nebraska, and attended Hiawatha High School, graduating in 1964. He practiced law for a number of years, until he was again called to service. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on 16 September 1983. Lieutenant Colonel William J. L. Porter began his military career on 23 July 1949, enlisting in the 140th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division at Cape Giradeau, Missouri. COL Rayl enlisted in the USAR in January 1964 and was commissioned in the United States Army on March 1, 1965. He enjoyed his work. He was recalled to active duty, as a Captain, in January 1968, in reaction to the Pueblo Incident and served at Kunsan AB, Korea until his release from active duty in 1969. He accepted the challenge and became the First Sergeant of the Headquarters Company, 174th Military Police Battalion. He was a soldier of the War of 1812, and a farmer during his entire life. In 1941, he assumed command of the 137th Infantry and was promoted to colonel. hb```,@2Ab@f8KD7leHm``:TP A Henry J. Bausch was born on May 3, 1899 at Hoyt, Kansas. "[1], In Syria, on 25 August 2020,[2] a Russian vehicle allegedly rammed a U.S. In addition to his outstanding military career, Brigadier General Mullins was a dedicated public servant, educator, attorney and community leader. In addition, he devoted a great amount time and attention to assist veterans of the World War in securing benefits which they were entitled that required considerable knowledge, letter writing, affidavit making and form completition of which the average ex-service man was not familiar. Operation Spartan Shield builds partner capacity in the Middle East to promote regional self-reliance and increase security. He entered active duty on September 4, 1951, and later was transferred to the 7th Infantry Division in Korea, servinig as a Forward Observer for Artillery, Team Leader for Divisional Counter Mortar Radar Coverage, Platoon Leader for Artillery Automatic Weapons, and Battery Executive Officer. When she returned to Topeka, she chided her father and said: Why in the world did you do such a thing? The Colonel replied that a reporter friend had been up to see him and had bemoaned the awful heat and lack of news and human interest stories; and that he just thought of trying to cook the egg and told the reporter to come on down to the street corner and they would make some news.. Hart married Wilma Gantz in 1947 and raised three children, Sarah, Shelli and Stanley. Topeka is a poorer city today because Colonel J.W.F. The job of the 177th was to observe, coach and train the 155th so that they could in turn do the same with their allied and partner forces in the region. During the last five years of his military career, he served with distinction as Secretary, General Service Schools, Fort Leavenworth. [12] Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force personnel qualify for the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal only after 30 qualifying days consecutive or non-consecutive. He has served as command sergeant major for the 1st Battalion, 161 Field Artillery; the 35th Division Artillery; and the 287th Sustainment Brigade. The Lizzie [his wife] put aside her gold watch and wore this one until she died, and after I took it and have worn it ever since. When World War I broke out, he commanded the 110th Field Signal Battalion, 35th Division in World War I, and upon his return to his state, was appointed by the Governor as Assistant Adjutant General on June 12, 1919. Soon after, he came back to his old position as chief clerk to Meade. His first assignment as an officer was as Platoon Leader, Company B, 891st Engineer Battalion in Clay Center. She saw her sons grave and came home with peace of mind. He commanded more Kansans in any battalion size unit in Europe during World War II, than any other battalion commander. 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division until July 2018. He went to the Military Police Officers Advanced Course and returned to command the 736th. The nine-month deployment marked the first time in nearly a decade that a reserve component brigade of its size was deployed. He was a member ofColonel Funstons staff. The Colonel was an individualist if there ever was one. Ballard was returning to his platoon from the evacuation landing zone when the company was ambushed by a North Vietnamese Army unit employing automatic weapons and mortars, and sustained numerous casualties. He was at the capture of Cane Hill, Arkansas and the defeat of Confederate General Shelby at that place on November 23, 1862. The remaining personnel would be assigned to other bases around the United States. Command Sergeant Major Jack L. Elliott was born 9 February 1931 in Topeka, Kansas. He was promoted to major in 1922 and given command of the 1st Battalion, 137th Infantry. He remained on this board until August, 1864. Dudley immigrated to Kansas early in the spring of 1855 and remained about three months at Lawrence. During his 27 years in the Guard, Ballard has been an ambulance platoon leader, company commander and served in several key positions. 76, G.A.R., and was a member of the board of education at Stockton at one time, according to the March 1, 1894, Weekley State Journal. Hiram Allen He has also served as the Committee Chairman for the Nationwide Wichita Open Golf Tournament for many years, generating over $135,000 for local charities. He was ultimately honored by the NCOs under his command with the Order of the Sword. Plan. Equipment included one motorcycle and four aeroplanes, the first of which was Billards personal aircraft. Col. OConnell met with the Military Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Commerce in various cities in his area arranging for their support and for armory space. I am sorry to cause my close friends the pain they will feel in their hearts when they read of my death; but in the aftertime it will be clear to them how much they have wronged me by refusing to recognize my sanity and not giving me a fair chance in the race of life, after I have been declared sane by the authorities. According to the United States Army Institute of Heraldry's website, the medal's mailed fist and dagger represent "strength and courage in the defense of liberty and freedom". As a current resident of Florida, his experience with radio communications proved invaluable to the communities experiencing the devastation from hurricanes Ivan and Katrina. He was well respected by all who knew him and was held as the epitome of what a Guardsman should be. These arent just words, but reasons why we work alongside so many militaries around the world. Afterward, he was assigned to the War Department as an assistant adjutant general of the U.S. Army, in charge of enlisted personnel. He returned to the Guard in 1939 and was activated along with the remainder of the 35th Infantry Division in December 1940. The next day Privates, swam the river, and with 14 men, Colonel Funston put to rout 3,000 insurgents and captured the position, thereby winning the stars of a brigadier general.. At the same time, ARCENT is taking part in a larger U.S. Central Command mission called Operation Spartan Shield, which is designed to deter malign influence and potential adversaries in the area . In this position SMSgt Webb was selected to attend the Air National Guard Academy of Military Science (AMS) and completed the six-week course leading to his commissioning as a Captain in the United States Air Force and the Air National Guard on 15 February 1973. In 1922, he was appointed captain of the 130th Field Artillery Regiment and entered active duty as a lieutenant colonel, with that organization on December 23, 1940. In 1915 he was discharged as an enlisted member and was commissioned as a First Lieutenant. On October 18, 1987, he was appointed as The Adjutant General of Kansas by Governor Michael Hayden and promoted to Major General on June 16, 1988. During this time he served additional duties as Tactical officer, Weapons and Map Reading Instructor at the Kansas Military Academy. An enemy hand grenade landed amongst the wounded. He served with distinction in the Mexican Campaign during 1916 and later with the 137th Infantry Regiment in Europe during World War I. On 1 September 1942 he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Army of the United States after having completed the Engineer Officer Candidate School. In 1980 he served as the director of the Decennial Census for Eastern Kansas. Later, he was involved in a battle at Newtonia, Missouri on September 29, 1862, where Kansas forces sustained severe losses, and also at the same place on October 4, 1862, in which the 10th Kansas was successful in routing the enemy. While in that capacity, Martin reached the rank of major, which he held until his discharge on October 20, 1899. Following the war, Fry served with the occupation forces in Germany until 1946. His numerous awards and decorations include; The Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon with one Battle Star, The American Service Medal, American Defense Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with two Ten-Year devices, and State ribbons signifying over 30 Years Service. In March, 1866, he was appointed deputy treasurer of Bourbon County. Potwin, where he lived, was incorporated as a third class city. Vonderschmidt is active in many organizations within his community. DVIDS - Operation Spartan Shield One of his most significant achievements was organizing the Kansas National Guard Enlisted Association and serving as the first acting president. Overseas Service Bar for Operation Spartan Shield. Yet, spite of your old star chamber, He graduated from Seaman High School and attended Washburn University, the University of Florida, Pennsylvania State University, and received a BA from Columbia College. His awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Air Force Longevity Ribbon with seven Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Award with seven Oak Leaf Clusters, the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with two Hourglass Devices, the Air Force Training Ribbon, the Kansas Air National Guard Meritorious Service Ribbon, the Kansas Air National Guard Service Ribbon, the Kansas Air National Guard Recruiting Ribbon, the Master Information Managers Badge, the Master Aircraft and Munitions Maintenance Badge and the Adjutant Generals Ceremonial Platoon Badge. His conduct had not attracted any particular attention. He is active in his community, serving as Past Commander of VFW Post 5210, Member, Hiawatha Elks and American Legion Post 373. He served as Executive Support Staff Officer in the ANG State Headquarters from May 1978 through May 1980. Colonel Ericsson, Emporia, served the state and the country for 36 years as a member of the Kansas Army National Guard and as a citizen. The group was transferred to Forbes in 1967. Regular Army Colonel of Infantry. As a civilian, he worked 40 plus years for Boeing Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas as a printer. Colonel Runnebaum s success in the maintenance community was now well established and the National Guard Bureau was needing an Oversight Manager for the Readiness Sustainment Maintenance Program. Captain Louis Phil Billard was born on 27 April 1891 in Topeka, Kansas. Soldiers from the Oklahoma Army National Guard prepare for a one-year deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Spartan Shield and 01.08.19 | Courtesy Publication | TFSpartan. He studied shorthand and became a court reporter, doing his first work in the courts of Independence, Kansas, where he moved in 1872. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and held the office of commandant of the post at Atchinson, and was twice a member of the Grand Council of Administration of the United States. Rueger was one of two State Adjutants General to be selected as a Member of the Total Army Analysis General Officer Study Advisory Group. He was later assigned to Headquarters, Kansas Air National Guard as the Senior Enlisted Advisor. PDF Fact Sheet - United States Army While in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, he served as president of the National Guard Association of Kansas during the years 1973-74. On 1 May 1962 he was promoted to HHC First Sergeant and served in that position until 15 September 1965 when he was promoted to Sergeant Major of the Group served in that position until the 195th Engineer Group was reorganized as the 3rd Battalion, 137th Infantry. Born at Kansas City, Kansas, on January 18, 1919, Mr. Loftus completed nearly 35 years of service to his State and Nation with his retirement effective September 30, 1977. He was then reassigned to Headquarters, 2nd Battalion 130th Field Artillery as Liaison Officer then later as Battalion Communications Officer. He was commissioned a second lieutenant on October 3, 1918. He served as Secretary of Administration under Governor Robert Bennett. He retired on 10 February 1997 with 34 years of service to his state and nation. Earlier, in 1866, he had been State Agent to Washington to secure the states claim for military expenditures and in 1883 he was Departmental Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. He served as president of the Board and also as the chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee. Contrary to modern movie makers, the First Kansas Colored Volunteer Regiment was the first African American unit to engage the Confederates in the American Civil War. In 1988 he was promoted to Brigadier General Serving as Assistant Division Commander (Maneuver) with the 35th Infantry Division. Howard Sanford Searle was born October 24, 1891 at Edgar, Nebraska and raised in Kansas. Ballard then directed 4 Marines to carry the casualty to a position of relative safety. National Guard Biography COL Peter S. Noble was born Nov. 30, 1844 in Rennssilaerville, New York. Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. He served as a volunteer reservist for the Kansas Division of Emergency Preparedness during the 1993 Flood, which included four months of work with the citizens of Elwood, Kansas. Date of birth December 5, 1945, Kansas City, Mo. Colonel Funston was anxious to make the effort, however, and Ferguson volunteered to cross the bridge in the darkness and determine the feasibility of an attack. The UAEs long running partnership with the U.S. Armys Task Force Spartan aides in growing security and cooperation in the region. During this time he received the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Presidential Unit Citation with Oak Leaf Cluster, and other service awards. He served the 1-635th Armor as S-3, Executive officer and Battalion Commander and Chemical Officer of the 69th Infantry Brigade. Ralph T. Tice Gen. Lyman Allen was born December 18, 1827, in Groton, New York. After a few minutes under direct fire, another grenade was thrown at his position. Todd South has written about crime, courts, government and the military for multiple publications since 2004 and was named a 2014 Pulitzer finalist for a co-written project on witness intimidation. In May of 1881, Anderson resigned from the staff of the Santa Fe and was appointed Topeka Postmaster. It was while at Ft. Carson, Colorado with the 69the Infantry Brigade that he was levied to go to the Republic of Vietnam, where he served with the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) as a Squad Leader and as a Platoon Leader in Company C, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry as a Staff Sergeant, the latter a position normally held by a Lieutenant. SUMMARY OF OPERATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS: DATE: GRADE: COVID-19 Officer-In-Charge for the Montana National Guard, Helena, Montana: Mar 20 - Present: Colonel: Commander, Aviation Task Force, 1-189th General Support Aviation Battalion, OPERATION SPARTAN SHIELD, Camp Buehring, Kuwait Detachment 5 is the most cost-efficient organization Ive ever seen in the Army, said Ballard. From 1968 to 1983 Ericsson gave speeches about American History and the freedoms we enjoy as citizens of the United States to eighth-grade students in the Emporia area. After leaving office he continued his fight for a constitutional prohibition of alcohol. libya (operation unified protector) mar 23, 2011 . 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team from July 2018. In April 1945 the unit participated in President Roosevelts Funeral Procession in Washington, D.C. On June 18, 1945 the 154th Field Artillery moved back to Fort Bragg, North Carolina then to the Philippine Islands in preparation of the advance to Japan. General Finley is a member of Phi Delta Kappa, Spsilon Sigma Phi, the National Guard Association of the United States, the National Guard Association of Kansas, the American Legion, the Lions Club, Pioneer Country, Inc., and the 7th Infantry Division Association. He started a practice in Caney, Kansas, where he maintained his office throughout his legal career. He enlisted in the Kansas Army National guard on the Twenty-fourth of March in 1952 and was assigned as Assistant Squad Leader in the First Platoon of Company A, First Battle Group 137th Infantry. On Feb. 22, 1917, the man who had saved the day so many times and had given so much to his country and state, died at his home in Kansas City, Kansas. He reorganized them as the Second Kansas Cavalry and was stationed at Fort Riley, when on April 8, 1862, he received a commission as brigadier general from President Lincoln and was ordered at once to Pittsburg Landing, where they arrived after the battle, and then did service throughout the south and made a notable record. After graduating from Morrowville Rural High School in 1947, he attended Kansas State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture. A native of Indiana, Col. Crawford migrated to Kansas in 1859 and settled in Garnett, Anderson County, and established a law practice. He had previously received a citation for gallantry in action while serving as a Corporal with Company E, 20th Kansas Volunteer Regiment. Goetz also belongs to the Air Force Sergeants Association and the Air Force Sergeants Diamond Club. He was very active in the community. The Military Departments. He worked with the Kansas Legislature to get support for armory maintenance and construction. His dedication to the enlisted soldiers is clearly demonstrated through his extra service to this association. For this period of service, Kennedy was awarded the Legion of Merit and two Army Commendation Medals. He returned to the Kansas Army National Guard in 1947 with Headquarters, 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division. By November of 1941, he had been appointed the commander of the 127th Field Artillery Battalion and participated in the Louisiana maneuvers during the summer months. Soon afterward, he was appointed a collector of internal revenue and was elected Secretary of State, a position which he served from January of 1869 to January of 1873. General Ruegers civic activities include Life Membership in the VFW, member of the American Legion and Chairman of the Local Economic Development Committee. He was a key member of the team that developed, organized and launched the Non-Commissioned Officers School for the State of Kansas. He was assigned to the 130th for the next three years serving as S-4, S-3, and Executive Officer. Subsequent to 1870 he lived for many years in Washington, where he died January 23, 1882, and was buried in the famous Congressional cemetery. BCTs in the active component go a few weeks at a time, return, refit, then go back out for the next iteration, he said. The following three tables identify those awards that are campaign and expeditionary medals. His military career began when he enlisted in the Kansas Air National Guard on 20 May 1957. During the 1870 Legislative session, Whittaker was appointed by Governor Harvey to the position of Adjutant General of the State of Kansas. Brigadier General William J. Mullins, Jr. began his military career by enlisting in the United States Army on 27 June 1942 and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant, Infantry on 9 March 1943. He received numerous awards in the civil education sector including University Distinguished Professor Emeritus by the Kansas Baord of Regents in 1978. I bid all my friends a tender and loving good-by. The ties and girders had been removed from the bridge and a small forticifaction at the end of the bridge commanded the approach so effectually that any attempt to carry it would be suicide. Civil War Campaign MedalGuilford Dudley was one of the oldest and most wealthy settlers of Shawnee county. I hope and trust the infinite, the eternal, and merciful and loving God. They lived on a farm that he bought and produced a family of seven children, including two girls, both of who died in infancy. When the 137th Infantry Regiment was mobilized on December 23, 1940, Bausch became First Sergeant of the Antitank Company, a unit formed from the old Topeka Howitzer Company. He has organized recognition programs for the retired community, placed emphasis on the entire team, not just segments and generally enhanced the morale and well being of airmen and their families through his dedication to enhancing the quality of life for the military members. He was inducted into the Kansas National Guard Hall of Fame, 4 November 2001. Colonel Laughons awards and decorations are many. Words that have a second meaning for the Soldiers that fought with the UAE in past wars, who trained with them, and participated in exercises like Iron Union 14. The ties and girders had been removed from the bridge and a small forticifaction at the end of the bridge commanded the approach so effectually that any attempt to carry it would be suicide. She was of a Virginia family. Many of his programs were adopted by other National Guard units and the active Air Force as models to accomplish the most complex of missions. Promotions followed and at the close of the war he was colonel of the. He was delegate to the national convention at Minneapolis in 1892 and attended many State and congressional conventions. Thomas J. Anderson While serving as the USPFO, COL Searcy became most knowledgeable in the area of purchasing and contracting. Kansas State Senator. He was assigned an overseas tour in Italy and Austria from July 1952 until December of that year. He is also a generous supporter of United Way, Stormont-Vail Medical Center and Washburn University. Capt. Among his extra curricular activities he was the drum-major of the band. Having been subjected on the first trip to violent fire from the enemy, they attempted on the second trip to come still lower in order to get the packages even more precisely on the designated spot. He again was ordered to federal service during World War II with the 137th Infantry and later commanded the 3rd Battalion, 137th Infantry, 35th Division. COL David Whittaker was born on July 9th, 1831, in the town of Herringdon, Nerrlingdon County, Pennsylvania. Davis Winkie is a senior reporter covering the Army, specializing in accountability reporting, personnel issues and military justice. He was admitted to the bar in Iowa, but he had never practiced law. In 1985 he was promoted to colonel as the chief, Selective Service Section, Headquarters, State Area Command, Kansas Army National Guard.
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