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1-623 FA

15 MAR 13

ISSUE 1

Several Soldiers from 1-623d FA, enjoyed a

traditional Mansaf meal, during part of the TOA.

1SG Darrell Trivett, SFC Billy Boyles,

SSG Stevie Page of the 1-623d FA,

enjoyed a traditional Mansaf meal, during

part of the transfer of authority events.

MSG Aaron Young, Soldier of the 623d

FA, demonstrates for a distinct crowd that

he is fully capable of performing PT,

anytime and anywhere.

1LT Matthew Speer, a

communications Officer, tries to tell

CPT Nick Carter, a judge advocate,

delivers a bit of information verbally,

due to electronic means of

communications being limited.

Photos By: SGT Bryan Ploughe

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Layout By: 2LT Gordon Deming

SGT Jason Turner, SFC Kerry Denton and

SFC Robert Rogers, all members of the

1-623d, take a moment from training at Camp

Shelby to pose for a “Warrior photo”.

While on a MWR trip, some members of the

1-623d, listen closely to a tour guide as he

tells about a historical site.

During training at Camp Shelby, SFC Michael

Hovious a Platoon Sergeant for 1-623d, takes a

moment to grace his Soldiers with a smile.

SGT David Murley makes one of his

“checking on Soldiers” visits to spread his

contagious cheer and laughter.

SPC Matthew McGuire, with HHB 1-

623d, provides security for (Chaplain) CPT

Ryan Steenburg during some specialized

Chaplain training at Camp Shelby.

SGT Norman Schwartz, a member of the 1-623d FA, provides security of his patrol vehicle, during training at Camp Shelby.

SPC Shakara Powell (R) an SGT Brittany

Williams(L), both members of the 1-623d FA,

demonstrate their knowledge and expertise

while performing searches on females, during

training at Camp Shelby.

CPT Kurtis Shingledecker and 1SG Timothy

Campbell prepare to case the Charlie Battery

guidon, for a mission in support of Operation

Enduring Freedom, while at Camp Shelby.

Amongst some of the training that was conducted, while at Camp Shelby, some of it included a classroom

environment which was a much needed break for the Soldiers of the 1-623d FA.

Soldiers of the 1-623d FA were afforded a break from training, while at Camp Shelby to see a different

side of military training that, for many of them had never experienced before. This included a description

and tour of a helicopter and ended up with a short ride for all of them.

SGT Bryan Ploughe, a human resources specialist, stands in front of a chopper, just prior to a group,

whom was preparing to take a flight.

SPC Oris Young familiarizes himself with a piece

of equipment during training at Camp Shelby.

SPC Zachary Toney patiently awaits to

observe his Soldiers on the medical lanes.