Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Brian Scott | Lt. Col. Gary Lang, commander, 2nd Bn., 361st Regt., "Coyote" and Command Sgt. Maj....... read more read more
FORT BLISS, Texas – The 5th Armored Brigade soldiers from the 3rd Bn., 361st Regt., “Mountain Warrior” transferred their mission to train joint war fighters for worldwide deployment to 2nd Bn., 361st Regt., “Coyote” in a transfer of authority ceremony at the Fort Bliss Museum here March 22.
The “Mountain Warriors” completed a one year mobilization, training joint war fighters at McGregor Range, N.M., in preparation for combat operations in locations to include Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and will return to their Army Reserve home station in Lakewood, Colo.
“Mountain Warrior” came to Fort Bliss April 1, and over the past year they led training lanes - ranging from weapons qualification to language training - ensuring more than 46,000 training seats were completed by soldiers, sailors and airmen and that all were validated and departed for their deployments on time.
“Regardless of the issues we faced … it didn’t matter. ‘Mountain Warriors’ met every challenge and completed the mission successfully, and without incident,” said Lt. Col. Lance Peterson, commander, “Mountain Warrior.”
During the transfer of authority ceremony, Col. William J. Schafer, commander, 5th Armored Brigade, expressed his gratitude to the “Mountain Warriors” and his confidence in the “Coyotes.”
“As we change from our ‘Mountain Warriors’ to our ‘Coyotes’ I want to make it clear to everyone how proud I am of both of these formations, and how confident I am that their dedication to mission and country will ensure a smooth and professional transition and more importantly there is no doubt that the training of our joint war fighters will continue to earn the soldiers of the “Dagger” Brigade, First Army, Division West, the reputation as the Army’s premier trainers,” said Schafer.
Peterson reminded his soldiers, as they prepare to leave, it was their dedication that made for a successful mobilization.
“Leadership courses teach leaders to create and have a motto as a way to unite soldiers. Our motto, ‘always fight, never quit’, did not unite you,” said Peterson. “That occurred through the hard work, sweat, and long hours you spent on the lanes together. You defined it.
It is what you do, day in, day out, ensuring the mission is complete, and that gives significance to our motto.”
The “Mountain Warriors” cased their colors and the “Coyotes” unfurled their battalion colors, to mark their start on their one year mission to train the world’s finest military. Schafer then turned his focus to the “Coyote” Battalion, hailing from Sioux Falls, S.D.
“Let me express my full confidence in your training ability; it is my fortune to have witnessed firsthand your competence as professional trainers during [Exercise] Golden Coyote as well as a couple of battle assemblies,” noted Schafer. “There is no doubt you will ensure our joint war fighters will continue to be prepared for combat operations as they travel through your lane responsibilities. The battalion’s leadership is strong, the soldiers are experienced and the brigade welcomes your arrival as the formation takes the helm from ‘Mountain Warrior’.”
Finally, “Coyote” Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Gary Lang stepped forward to the podium, addressing the audience with brevity and enthusiasm.
“The incoming commander has little to say and much to prove, so let’s get started,” said Lang.
| Date Taken: | 03.22.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 03.28.2011 12:25 |
| Story ID: | 67871 |
| Location: | FORT BLISS, TEXAS, US |
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