Criteria The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service... The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service during the current War on Terrorism. In addition, all members of the National Guard and Reserve who were part of the Selected Reserve in good standing between August 2, 1990, to November 30, 1995, are eligible for the National Defense Service Medal. In the case of Navy personnel, Midshipment attending the Naval Academy during the qualifying periods are eligible for this award, and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipmen ae only eligible if they participated in a summer cruise that was in an area which qualified for a campaign medal. MoreHide
Criteria The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement,... The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, distinguish themselves by heroism, outstanding achievement, or meritorious service. MoreHide
Criteria The Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon is awarded to all members of the U.S. Army Reserve Components (Army National Guard and Army Reserve) for successful completion of Annual Training o... The Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon is awarded to all members of the U.S. Army Reserve Components (Army National Guard and Army Reserve) for successful completion of Annual Training or Active Duty for Training for a period not less than ten consecutive days on foreign soil. The service member must be credited with completion of at least ten consecutive duty days outside the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions and territories in the performance of duties in conjunction with Active Army, joint services, or Allied Forces. MoreHide
Best Friends
Captain John Passet now Major Passet. If you have not noticed John and I went through the Academy together. John was also the best man at my wedding and is close to making LTC and retirement with twenty plus years of service.
Best Moment
Returning to Btry A 1-121 FA as the Commander and some of the old guys are still there from when I was a Corporal. I had two gentlemen retire from the Guard that year and they said that they stayed in only because it was rumored that I was going to be the Commander and wanted to retire after I took Command because they thought so highly of me.
Chain of Command
LTC Edward C. Schrader Bn Commander (95/98). Col Harold J. Nevin Jr. Bde Commander (95/96). Col Ronald A. Luebke Bde Commander (97/98). MAJ Jeffery J. Clark Bn S3(97/98). MAJ Timothy R. Schulgen Bn S3 (99/2000). LTC Steven A, Beyer Bn Commander (99/2000 Marine Veteran). COL James A. Schiller Bde Commander (99/2000)
Other Memories
Position that I held during this time frame: Commander Btry A 1-121 FA. Battalion Liaison Officer HHB 1-121 FA. Battalion Fire Direction Officer HHB 1-121 FA.
Criteria The Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal is awarded to personnel in the grade of colonel and below upon completion of four years service since March 3, 1971, with a Reserve Component unit for exe... The Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal is awarded to personnel in the grade of colonel and below upon completion of four years service since March 3, 1971, with a Reserve Component unit for exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity. MoreHide
Criteria The Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal is awarded to personnel in the grade of colonel and below upon completion of four years service since March 3, 1971, with a Reserve Component unit for exe... The Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal is awarded to personnel in the grade of colonel and below upon completion of four years service since March 3, 1971, with a Reserve Component unit for exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity. MoreHide
Best Moment
I attended my Field Artillery Officer Advanced Course (FAOAC) at this time from 92 09 07 to 92 12 17 Class 4-92. MAJ Robert A. Melanson (SGL) COL Sterling R. Richardson (DIR, FSCAOD)
Chain of Command
CAPT David D. Haupt Btry B Commander (Marine Veteran). LTC James A. Schiller Bn Commander.
Other Memories
Positions held during this time frame: Fire Direction Officer Btry B 1-121 FA. (P) Executive Officer Btry B 1-121 FA. (P) S-2 HHB 1-121 FA. (M)
Criteria The Armed Forces Reserve Medal is awarded to United States Armed Forces Reserve component members (or former members) who complete (or have completed) a total of ten years service. This service need n... The Armed Forces Reserve Medal is awarded to United States Armed Forces Reserve component members (or former members) who complete (or have completed) a total of ten years service. This service need not be consecutive, if it was performed within a period of twelve consecutive years. For the purpose of this award service as a member of a Reserve component MoreHide
Criteria The Army Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces below the rank of colonel who, while serving in any capacity with the Army in a noncombat area, distinguish themselves by outst... The Army Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces below the rank of colonel who, while serving in any capacity with the Army in a noncombat area, distinguish themselves by outstanding achievement or meritorious service, but not of a nature that would warrant the award of an Army Commendation Medal. MoreHide
Comments Received this as a 1LT. I was the XO for Btry B 1st BN 121FA 57th BDE WIARNG (Wisconsin Army National Guard). I was awarded for setting up and running the first succesful Battery Lanes Training for th... Received this as a 1LT. I was the XO for Btry B 1st BN 121FA 57th BDE WIARNG (Wisconsin Army National Guard). I was awarded for setting up and running the first succesful Battery Lanes Training for the BN. The Date may be wrong but I am looking for the cert. to get it right. Found the cert the date is now correct. MoreHide
Criteria The Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal is awarded to personnel in the grade of colonel and below upon completion of four years service since March 3, 1971, with a Reserve Component unit for exe... The Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal is awarded to personnel in the grade of colonel and below upon completion of four years service since March 3, 1971, with a Reserve Component unit for exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity. MoreHide
Criteria The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service... The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service as a member of the Armed Forces during the Korean War, Vietnam War, the war against Iraq in the Persian Gulf, and for service during the current War on Terrorism. In addition, all members of the National Guard and Reserve who were part of the Selected Reserve in good standing between August 2, 1990, to November 30, 1995, are eligible for the National Defense Service Medal. In the case of Navy personnel, Midshipment attending the Naval Academy during the qualifying periods are eligible for this award, and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) Midshipmen ae only eligible if they participated in a summer cruise that was in an area which qualified for a campaign medal. MoreHide
Chain of Command
MAJ David D, Gapinski S-3 MAJ Michael J. Friedl Bn XO CAPT Thomas J. Dammer Btry C Commander. LTC Michael J. Friedl Bn Commander.
Other Memories
I went to Ft. Sill Oklahoma, Officer Basic Course (FAOBC) this year 88 11 02 to 89 04 07 Class 2-89. Positions held this time frame: Fire Direction Officer Btry C 1-121 FA. Air Observer HHB (-) 57th FA Bde. Executive Officer Btry C 1-121 FA. Battalion Fire Direction Officer HHB 1-121 FA. Ammunition Officer SVC Btry 1-121 FA.
Criteria The Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal is awarded to personnel in the grade of colonel and below upon completion of four years service since March 3, 1971, with a Reserve Component unit for exe... The Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal is awarded to personnel in the grade of colonel and below upon completion of four years service since March 3, 1971, with a Reserve Component unit for exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity. MoreHide
Chain of Command
LTC James H. Nelson EN, WIARNG, Assistant Commandant. COL James G. Blaney IN, WIARNG, Commandant. Col Blaney later became Major General Blaney the Commander of the Wisconsin National Guard.
Other Memories
This was the year that I attended the Wisconsin Military Academy Officer Candidate School Class 29 from 86 JUL 21 to 87 AUG 16.
Criteria The Army Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces below the rank of colonel who, while serving in any capacity with the Army in a noncombat area, distinguish themselves by outst... The Army Achievement Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces below the rank of colonel who, while serving in any capacity with the Army in a noncombat area, distinguish themselves by outstanding achievement or meritorious service, but not of a nature that would warrant the award of an Army Commendation Medal. MoreHide
Comments For meritorious service during the period 1 February 1985 thru 15 June 1985 while attached to Battery A, 1st Battalion 121st Field Artillery as a howitzer crewman. During this period SP4 Bertling perf... For meritorious service during the period 1 February 1985 thru 15 June 1985 while attached to Battery A, 1st Battalion 121st Field Artillery as a howitzer crewman. During this period SP4 Bertling performed all assigned duties with enthusiasm and exceeded all expectations. His military bearing, strong desire towards self-improvement, take charge attitude, and exceptional ability to inspire others greatly influenced the effectiveness of his section and enabled them to successfully complete the external ARTEP during annual training 1985. SP4 Bertling?s efforts have earned him the respect of his peers and superiors and are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service. Given under my hand in the city of Washington this 7th day of December 1985. MoreHide
Criteria The Army Service Ribbon is awarded to members of the Regular Army, National Guard, or Army Reserve for successful completion of initial entry training. In the case of personnel who receive a Military ... The Army Service Ribbon is awarded to members of the Regular Army, National Guard, or Army Reserve for successful completion of initial entry training. In the case of personnel who receive a Military Occupational Specialty identifier based on civilian or other-service acquired skills, the ribbon is awarded upon honorable completion of four months active service. Only one award of this ribbon is authorized, even if an individual completes both officer and enlisted initial entry training. MoreHide
Criteria This ribbon is awarded to officers and enlisted personnel of the Navy, Naval Reserve, Marine Corps, and Marine Corps Reserve for 12 months consecutive or accumulated duty at overseas shore-based duty ... This ribbon is awarded to officers and enlisted personnel of the Navy, Naval Reserve, Marine Corps, and Marine Corps Reserve for 12 months consecutive or accumulated duty at overseas shore-based duty stations. Each Service has distinct criteria that delineates eligibility; Navy personnel assigned to Marine Corps units follow Marine Corps policy, and vice-versa. MoreHide
Best Moment
Watching the big mouth CPL that kept saying he was next to get out get extended to go to Cuba with the unit as I quietly packed my bags to go home on an early out (used the last of my leave 60 days to get out before him) he almost cried.
Description Team Spirit was a joint military training exercise of United States Forces Korea and the Military of South Korea held between 1976 and 1993. The exercise was scheduled from 1994 to 1996 but cancelled Team Spirit was a joint military training exercise of United States Forces Korea and the Military of South Korea held between 1976 and 1993. The exercise was scheduled from 1994 to 1996 but cancelled in each year as part of diplomacy to encourage the Government of North Korea to disable the North Korean nuclear weapons program. The North Korea regime abandoned talks following the January 1986 Team Spirit exercises, and in late 1992, North Korea unilaterally withdrew from the South-North High-Level Talks on the pretext of the 1993 Team Spirit exercise.
Until 2007 the exercise had been called "Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration of Forces" (RSOI). As of March 2008, it is called Key Resolve. North Korea has denounced the joint military exercise as a "war game aimed at a northward invasion."... More
Instructors
Maj. A. D. Debona, Battalion Commander SgtMaj. L. D. Crawford, Sergeant Major Capt. J. S. Zdanowski, Company Commander 1stLt. R. A. Aikman, Serise Commander GySgt. R. E. Roberts, Serise Gunnery Sergeant SSgt. R.O. Thomas, Platoon Commander SSgt. S.E. Miller, Drill Instructor Sgt. D.T. Heesch, Drill Instructor
Captain John Passet now Major Passet. If you have not noticed John and I went through the Academy together. John was also the best man at my wedding and is close to making LTC and retirement with twenty plus years of service.
Returning to Btry A 1-121 FA as the Commander and some of the old guys are still there from when I was a Corporal. I had two gentlemen retire from the Guard that year and they said that they stayed in only because it was rumored that I was going to be the Commander and wanted to retire after I took Command because they thought so highly of me.
LTC Edward C. Schrader Bn Commander (95/98).
Col Harold J. Nevin Jr. Bde Commander (95/96).
Col Ronald A. Luebke Bde Commander (97/98).
MAJ Jeffery J. Clark Bn S3(97/98).
MAJ Timothy R. Schulgen Bn S3 (99/2000).
LTC Steven A, Beyer Bn Commander (99/2000 Marine Veteran).
COL James A. Schiller Bde Commander (99/2000)
Position that I held during this time frame:
Commander Btry A 1-121 FA.
Battalion Liaison Officer HHB 1-121 FA.
Battalion Fire Direction Officer HHB 1-121 FA.