2007 RHC News
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On 10 JAN 07, one of our own, Robert "Bull" MacAdam was on the "Price is Right". He even got dressed up for the occasion. Click here to see the Yuma, AZ news clip. Click here to see Bull called down to contestants row. Click here to see Bull spin the wheel. Click here to see him win the showcase.
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On 17 JAN 07 the Red Hat Chapter in conjunction with the Special Warfare Center and School Rigger Facility hosted a free lunch for all Riggers on Ft Bragg. This "Weiner Wednesday" is something the Chapter likes to do every so often to just give Riggers a chance to get together, share some stories and camaraderie over a free hot dog and a Coke. There was probably close to 100 people that showed up. Attendance was low because there are so many Ft Bragg Riggers deployed. It is the Chapter's way of saying thanks to all the active duty folks. If you haven't tried Jim Kennebeck's famous beans, you don't know what you are missing! We appreciate SSG Jones and CW4 Michel letting us use their awesome Rigger Facility. Below are some photos.
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On 20 JAN 07, we held our monthly Red Hat Chapter Breakfast at the Golden Corral on Skibo Rd. We started at just after 0900hrs and the breakfast/meeting lasted about one and a half hours. CW5 Jimenez gave us a briefing on where the Rigger field is going with technology. He talked about precision guided airdrop where bundles weighing between 501-2,200lbs can get out of an aircraft at altitudes up to 25,000ft AGL and guide themselves using GPS technology up to 20 miles away and land within 150 meters of the intended landing point. He also showed a couple of videos of heavy drop and paratroopers exiting the aircraft. Great stuff, we appreciate him taking the time to share information with us.
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Riggers in Afghanistan make the news on the U.S. Army's website. The Quartermasters Center and School's own SGM Mary Brown tells us all about it. Click Here to check it out.
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Warrant Officer Dave Bird sends PICS of two soldiers from the 600th QM being promoted. Big thanks to 368th CTC for getting the orders so quick. CONGRATULATIONS!!
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CW2 Joe Decosta (11th QM) sent us pictures of his mighty Riggers building CDS bundles over seas in support of the Global War On Terror
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CW2 Anthony Hall tells us about the Riggers recent mission in Italy - Click here for the Video (approx. 5MB).
"This was an effort that was done after a mission jump week. The 173rd ABCT had requested and jumped 1,500 T-10D’s with zero malfunctions and allowed for over 1,400 Paratroopers to maintain proficiency and meet the 4 “jump rule requirements” for the up and coming deployment. These 173rd AD Platoon Parachute Riggers has been recognized for an effort that as mentioned earlier allowed for this ABCT to become and maintain deployment readiness."
"We are very proud of each and everyone of these Parachute Riggers that not only maintained proficiency as a Parachute Rigger, Paratroopers and Jumpmasters, but as General Schoomaker said, “A SOLDIER FIRST AND THEIR PROSPECTIVE MOS SECOND.” These fine Paratroopers have demonstrated that through Grafenwohr rotations, the MRX and JRMC. Thank you for sharing this to our great brotherhood!"
"This was an effort that was done after a mission jump week. The 173rd ABCT had requested and jumped 1,500 T-10D’s with zero malfunctions and allowed for over 1,400 Paratroopers to maintain proficiency and meet the 4 “jump rule requirements” for the up and coming deployment. These 173rd AD Platoon Parachute Riggers has been recognized for an effort that as mentioned earlier allowed for this ABCT to become and maintain deployment readiness."
"We are very proud of each and everyone of these Parachute Riggers that not only maintained proficiency as a Parachute Rigger, Paratroopers and Jumpmasters, but as General Schoomaker said, “A SOLDIER FIRST AND THEIR PROSPECTIVE MOS SECOND.” These fine Paratroopers have demonstrated that through Grafenwohr rotations, the MRX and JRMC. Thank you for sharing this to our great brotherhood!"
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Apr '07 Monthly Breakfast
At our monthly April '07 breakfast, the Red Hat Chapter donated over $400 to AER (Army Emergency Relief). At one time or another, almost everyone has been to AER personally or sent one of their soldiers. They offer many services to all soldiers. The money was presented to SFC Sorgrapheth by Del Weitman (RHC President), Buz Baskett (RHC VP), and CPT Fickel (Former CDR, 11th QM Company). We also had the pleasure of listening to Paola Salas' (daughter of SSG Paredas) brief summary of her trip to Washington DC. She was very articulate and her presentation skills were awesome. The Red Hat Chapter had the pleasure of sponsoring part of her trip. It was great that she gave us the "Rest of the story". |
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7th SFG(A) Riggers in Afghanistan
Sources say a small number of Riggers in 7th SFG(A) currently deployed in support of OEF have rigged hundreds of thousands of pounds of beans, bullets, fuel, among many other things. I say they are kicking some serious Afghan butt!! Great jobs guys, keep up the good work, and come home soon! |
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