STATE GUARD HELPS WITH SECURITY AT THE SPACEPORT, 17 OCTOBER 2011 Las Cruces TU MAGAZINE writes about State Guard: APRIL, 2011:
There were hundreds of dignataries, journalists, space travel enthusiasts from all over the nation and the world. They were at the Spaceport site to witness a demonstration flight of the Virgin Airlines White Knight. The State Guard worked with local security, emergency managers, and spaceport administrators to help secure the crowd lines, runway, building, and points of access during the event. The mission was planned and executed with no problems.
NEW CHANGES AT THE TOP OF THE NMSG:
The New Mexico State Guard helped out the Boy Scout Association April 15 and 16, 2011 with meals and other services. The Boy Scout event took place at the Baca Ranch site.
Detachment 2 of the State Guard prepared, transported, and served 200 staff meals and 1,070 lunches at the event. They also cleaned various areas of the Nation Guard Armory in Rio Rancho.
111th CSB ME, NM Army National Guard soldiers supported DET 2 by supplying one water buffalo (including delivery and pick-up), tables, large pots and pans, use of the armory and kitchen, etc.
January 10, 2011
BELEN. The New Mexico State Guard (NMSG) which is one of three divisions of the New Mexico Department of Military Affairs (Army National Guard, Air National Guard, State Guard), has gained a new top general, retired Army National Guard (ARNG) COL Richard Clark. Clark is now Assistant Adjutant General for State Defense Force Affairs. Clark replaces BG Gil Olguiin who is officially retiring this spring.
COL Richard Clark has been with the NMNG for many years. He will soon be the highest ranking officer in the New Mexico State Guard. The State Guard also has a new Command Sergeant Major, Bill Snider. Snider comes to the NMSG with many years of U. S. Army experience including many in the Special Forces.
Above: NMSG CSGM Bil Snider (left) with NMNG CSGM Kenneth Adair.
Also retiring from the NMSG is BG Lawrence Morrell. Upon retirement, BG Morrell was given a promotion to Major General of the NMSG. The NMSG supports the NMNG as a supporting state volunteer force. Many members are professionals who serve their state and community by helping with missions such as medical support and emergency operations.
STATE GUARD ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES (SGAUS) CONFERENCE WAS A FANTASTIC SUCCESS
State Guard leaders from various states came to Albuquerque in October, 2010 to attend the SGAUS annual conference. The conference was hosted by the New Mexico State Guard.
Conference speakers included COL Arthur Tulak of the United States Army, James Carafano of the Heritage Foundation, and Clark Howard of CNN who is a captain in the Georgia State Guard.
Above: Clark Howard of the Clark Howard Show (CNN HLN) addresses the conference.
MORE PHOTOS FROM THE CONFERENCE HERE:
NEW MEXICO CHAPLAIN SCHOOL GRADUATES FIRST CLASS:
August, 2010
The Chaplain Corps of the New Mexico State Guard recently held its first Chaplain School at the National Guard Armory in Belen. MAJ Dwight Thompson of Cuba, NM completed the AR 165-1 Course for Chaplains, the Officer Basic (CHC-OBC), and Officer Advanced course (CHC-AOC) graduating in the 1st class of the NMSG Chaplain Corps, August 28, 2010. .
The NM State Guard is assisting the National Guard with providing more chaplains in the state. Three Chaplains will soon be easing the work load. CH CPT William Proulx of Carlsbad will assist in the South, Acting CH 2LT Vardis Gaus will be assigned to the Albuquerque metro area, and Acting CH MAJ Dwight Thompson will serve in Northern New Mexico.
The students in the chaplain school had 12-16 hour days in training held From August 23 to August 28. One aspect of the training was learning more about emergency management. The goal of the emergency management training is to improve the understanding of the working relationship between Chaplains and emergency management professionals in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. The Chaplain School covers more than 20 hours of emergency management classroom instruction which may count towards the FEMA Professional Development Series and Advanced Professional Series certifications, as well as SGAUS Military Emergency Management Specialist certifications.
ABOVE: STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS IN THE NM CHAPLAIN SCHOOL
NEWS FROM THE STATE GUARD CHAPLAIN SCHOOL:
The week of AUG 23rd, the NMSG CHC will host five days of UMT training at the Belen Armory. In addition to New Mexico soldiers, this combined OBC-AOC program will include military personnel from other states and will focus on "Strong Ministry, Strong Families." For further information regarding reading and assignment requirements, advanced course preparation and graduation standards, please contact CH (LTC) Garfield Jones (NMSG CHC S-1 and Dean of the School) at: joneslcdr@aol.com
Courses will include "Family Readiness and Support, " ESGR, FEMA training, Chaplaincy services n garrison and in the field, State military history, Military protocol, Suicide Prevention, Military Funerals, Weddings in the Military, Military Chaplaincy History, Basic Medic Techniques, Counseling and Ethics, Duties of the Chaplain and UMT, COPS (Community Outreach Program), Public Affairs Overview, "Strong Ministry..Strong Families," Effective Preaching and teaching to Service Members, "leadership, Ethics and Honor" and more. Core texts will include: "US Army Officers' Guide, "Chaplain Fighting the Bullets," "Robert E Lee on LEADERSHIP", "Service Etiquette Guide" (West Point Edition), AR-165-1 for Chaplains, FEMA texts, instructor notes for various classes, video instruction of diverse types. The classes are expressly designed for ministry training, with the theme "Strong ministry, strong families." Any soldier having an interest in serving as a Chaplain or Chaplain Assistant, would profit in the course work. A great deal of reading, research and writing is involved, and each day will be full. We'll have devotions each morning and evening together, with personal sharing time. There will also be PT time. Completion of the course will allow for proper UMT certification, and for FEMA certification. CH (LTC) Garfield Jones serves as Dean of the School. He may be contacted at: joneslcdr@aol.com
The UMT (Unit Ministry Teams) are comprised of both Enlisted soldiers and Officers. We work in tandem, to effectively minister to state and federal soldiers, families, veterans, and civilians. Requirements to serve as a chaplain include the following in the soldiers 201 file:
Ordination
Endorsement
MDiv (Master of Divinity degree, or it's equal)
Copies of all transcripts (college and seminary)
Statement of Intent to serve
Three years experience in ministry
Senior Chaplain Interview
Copies of DD-214 or other records of military service
Law Enforcement check
For those who desire to answer the call, to serve either as a Chaplain or as a Chaplain Assistant, please contact CH (LTC) Tony Fox (NMSG Deputy Chief of Chaplains). He may be contacted directly at (904) 655-9558 or at: coralridgepastor@yahoo.com.
At Ft. Sam Houston, the words are seen daily by soldiers, "You only have one chance...to make a first great impression." The New Mexico State Guard is now "the tip of the spear" in state military. In the upcoming SGAUS meeting in OCT, state military personnel from across the Nation will visit New Mexico, and view our military program. Led by COL Shull, this team has indeed, "One chance to make a first great impression." In doing so, we will inspire, teach, learn and interchange ideas with other state military entities. What a GREAT opportunity to impact our Nation, in a sterling, good and positive way! God bless you all!
LTC Jeff Burnsed
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