New Mexico Minuteman - Fall 2011
New Mexico Minuteman - Fall 2011 New Mexico Minuteman - Fall 2011
By Sgt. Suzanna Dominguez, State Public Affairs NCO, JFHQ The New Mexico National Guard and Family Support Program hosted its annual Youth Adventure Camp July 7- 9, 2011, at the Onate Complex in Santa Fe, N.M. The annual youth camp is open to relatives of New Mexico National Guard servicemembers who are between the ages of 7 to 14 years old. The children are separated by age into their respective groups and have the opportunity to have a military experience by wearing a uniform that includes a team t-shirt and hat, learning drill and ceremony and making up cadences. “The campers were very involved in all the activities that the camp offered,” said Sgt. Maj. Brenda Mallary, commander of the 13-14 year olds and a 3rd year volunteer. 28 NEW MEXICO Minuteman / Fall 2011 2011 Youth Adventure Camp gives children a sample of military life The Chaplain Corps of the New Mexico National Guard is fully staffed and ready to support the needs of our soldiers and their families. With the recent appointments of Chaplin Capt. Will Pasieczny as the chaplain for the 717th Brigade Support Bn. in Roswell and Chaplin Capt. Timothy Martin as the chaplain for the 1st Bn., 200th Infantry of Las Cruces, the Chaplain Corps has reached staffi ng capacity. In February, Chaplain Capt. T. C. Broom was appointed as chaplain for the 615th Transportation Bn. Chaplin Lt. Col. Bruce Farrell transferred into the New Mexico National Guard as the Joint Forces Headquarters chaplain last fall. All of these chaplains have served in support of contingency operations in theater. Chaplain Candidate 1st Lt. Stephen Jimenez of Albuquerque, transferred into the New Mexico National Guard and is slated to appear before the November Chaplain Accessioning board. He will be assigned to the 515th Combat Sustainment Support Bn. in Belen. Chaplin Maj. Michael Lindsay is currently deployed in Kosovo. “The campers were kept busy the entire time. The campers had a great time.” The teams participated in hands-on weapons familiarization, museum visits, rappelling, paint ball, and water survival activities. New Mexico law enforcement personnel also volunteered their time and expertise for the youth by presenting drug and alcohol awareness and prevention training. The New Mexico National Guard Youth Adventure Camp experience enables participants to better understand and appreciate their relatives’ service to our state and country. According to Mallary, this year’s camp was yet again a success for all involved. “The overall camp was a success. I enjoy working with all the volunteers during the camp. It is great how we all work together to make the camp a success,” said Mallary. Chaplain Corps ready to support the needs of our Soldiers Story and photo contributed by the Chaplain Corps Photos: Senior Airmen Jamie Emerson, Family Programs With Chaplin Capt. Ben Yazzie assigned to 226th Military Police Bn. and Chaplin Capt. Ricardo Russo assigned to the Onate Training Complex, the chaplain positions for the organization are fi lled. The organization is currently recruiting chaplain candidates for the future needs and is focusing their efforts on Roman Catholic priests.
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