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1 S T B AT TA L I O N 1 2 T H I N FA N T RY R E G I M E N T ( L I G H T )
Volume 1, Issue 6
October 2012
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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 East, 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) A. Lamont Risner at lamont.risner@afghan.swa.army.mil . ON THE FRONT COVER: Second Platoon Soldiers of Charlie Company, 1-12 Infantry (Light) partner with Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP) while conducting an on-site inspection of the Naray Village Pipe Scheme.
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Soldiers of Easy Company stand tall during an awards ceremony at which LTC Green and CSM Marble presented them with medals for their hard work during the deployment.
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No mission is too tough for Easy Company, 1-12 Infantry (L). Whether preparing containers for air retrograde from FOB Bostick (left), keeping vehicles fueled and ready (below), assisting Afghan our Afghan partners with repairs (opposite page, top), or literally changing the landscape at FOB Bostick (opposite page, bottom), the Soldiers of Easy Company get the job done!
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The Easy Company command team: CPT Bonilla, 1SG Johnson, and 1LT Readinger (Company Executive Officer)
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CPT Marsh and 1SG Davila pause for a picture while readying Company D for redeployment to Fort Carson.
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(above) Dog Company Soldiers fire an anti-tank missile from COP Kalagush. (below) CPT Marsh congratulates some of his troops after their promotions.
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(above) Shenanigans at the COP Kalagush dining facility. (below) Siesta time for CPT Rubley.
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With October quickly coming to a close, the month has served as an important milestone for Charlie Company here at FOB Bostick in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. The company has been busier than ever, maintaining a steady operation tempo, preparing and transitioning Charlie Company-held outposts to our partnered Afghan forces, and aiding in the process of closure of FOB Bostick. The Company has been able to effectively accomplish all this, while at the same time, preparing for the Companys re-deployment to Fort Carson. One of the final tasks Charlie Company has been focused on during October is the progression and completion of two civil construction projects in the neighboring village of Naray. In the picture on the front cover, Second Platoon Soldiers, partnered with local Afghan Uniformed Police (AUP), conducted an on-site inspection of the Naray Village Pipe Scheme. Upon the completion of the Pipe Scheme, quality drinking water will be distributed throughout the village.
Village leaders, Afghan Uniformed Police, and Soldiers from Charlie Company discuss projects and issues that affect the local population.
A soldier from Charlie Company keeps watch at night at Observation Post Mustang in Kunar Province (Photo Courtesy of Reuters, Tim Winborne)
Also, construction on the Naray Micro-hydro Electric Plant (MHP) came to a successful completion after many months of labor. The MHP will allow the village to take advantage of the water supply from the Kunar River, providing electricity to the village. As Charlie Company deployed to Afghanistan back in March, one of the goals the Company aimed to achieve was the successful transition of American held outposts to partnered Afghan National Army forces. Over the past week, Charlie Company handed over responsibility of a very important Checkpoint to the Afghan National Army (ANA). First Platoon spent three days conducting Operation New Path, focusing on training and
familiarizing the ANA Platoon with the Checkpoint. Target Reference Point (TRP) training was the central point of focus, as First Platoon led the ANA in conducting battle drills and even incorporating the Afghan D-30 cannons into the training. As October passes and the calendar shows November, Charlie Company will prepare to say goodbye to the Afghans we have worked hand in hand with for the past eight months. With our farewells said here, we look forward to saying hello to our friends and Family back in Colorado. As always, Charlie Company would like to thank everyone back home for the continued support over the past months.
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...it is with much satisfaction that we can look back and say that we fought the good fight, we served with honor...
are now in the final few weeks of the deployment and everyone is anxiously waiting to see their Families and friends. These last few weeks are going to be long, but, before we know it, we will be standing in formation in the Special Events Center waiting to be released. We are thankful for all the support you have given us over the past eight months, including your patience and understanding. For those of you that stood for us, hopefully are prepared to
stand by us as we return to you and start our lives again. We have all changed in some ways during this deployment, but I am confident that with your unwavering support, we will find our way back to our normal routine, as though we had never left. As we return to Fort Carson and many of us look to go our separate ways, it is with much satisfaction that we can look back and say that we fought the good fight, we served with honor, we took care of each other, and we made a difference, however small it may be, during our time here in Afghanistan. Only a little while longer and well be home!
P.S. A huge shout out and congratulations to our newest precious additions to Bravo Company: SGT Kristopher Mosley and Lia Mosley had a healthy baby boy: Landen Ryder Mosley, 9 pounds, 6 ounces and 20.75 inches on 02 October 2012. SGT Brandon Workman and his wife Bailee had a healthy baby girl: Haven Elaine Workman, 5 pounds, 9 ounces and 18.5 inches. Congratulations again from all of TF Red Warrior!
(above) Welcome to Landen Ryder Mosley, a new member of the Bravo Company Family.
(right) Soldiers of Bravo Company stand tall on a mountain top in Kunar province.
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Friends and Family of Alpha Company, it has been a busy few months for us here in Northern Kunar Province. Last month, we transitioned Combat Outpost Pirtle King and Observation Post Bari Alai to the Afghan National Army. The men did an excellent job helping them take over the sustainment and defense of the two positions. Thanks to our Soldiers hard work, the Afghan National Army is in great position to provide long term security and stability in Ghaziabad District. As we get closer to redeployment, the men can't help but become more and more The Plaque that was located at COP Pirtle King until it was transferred to the Afghan excited to see loved ones once National Army. again. The Company is buzzing with plans for first meals, makeup birthdays and anniversaries, and block leave agendas. As well, we have spent some time reviewing our accomplishments throughout our time here. 1SG Timmerman and I could not be prouder of what the Company has achieved in these nine months. Due to the commitment and hard work contributed by the Soldiers of Alpha Company, we will soon return home, with great pride at a mission accomplished. Thanks for your support throughout this deployment. We will see you soon!
One of many scenic views from OP Bari Alai.
(left) SPC Benson and SPC Bowling after being promoted. (right) A Camel Spider found on OP Bari Alai.
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2ND Platoon just prior to transferring COP Pirtle King to the Afghan National Army.
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Members of the HHCs Scout Platoon stand vigilant guard above the Kunar River Valley with their Afghan National Army partners.
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Coming Home
by Kelly Youens How simple my life is now you are here, How I cherish each breath, How I crave the light and laughter you have brought me. I have fallen in love without taking a step, Fallen into the sweetest of dreams, How I hope no one wakes me. The simplest gesture wraps itself around my heart, Where I will hold it forever. Each time we say goodbye a part of me weeps, Though I know it is not forever To my aching soul it is an eternity. I see my happiness shine in your eyes, Every time you hold my hand my heart skips a beat. How sweet life is to be yours; How meaningless life is without you. They know nothing of the loneliness before you Nothing of the empty tears I cried day after day, How did you do it, I ask myself, How did you banish the fear, the darkness? You have made me see that nothing is that bad, That I am strong and worthy of happiness, You have saved me from myself. Everyday I wake up and smile to myself Knowing you are waiting for me, Knowing you can't wait to see me. How would I go on if you were not there to hold me up, To bless me with your love and light? How I am glad you have found me My life is now complete... I am home.