First Sergeant Otis Dell Jamison
5/13/2010 
First Sergeant Otis Dell Jamison was born in Santa Anna, California. He enlisted in the United States Army on March 11, 1979 as a CHAPPARAL Crewmember, MOS 16P. He attended Basic and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Bliss, Texas. His assignments include; 293rd Signal Company in Korea; HHB 3rd  Battalion 18th FA in Fort Sill; Bravo Battery 2/17 FA in Korea; Charlie 3/9 FA Battalion in Fort Sill; HHB 92nd Chemical Battalion in Pine Bluff Arkansas.

 

During his career he held many leadership positions. From Battalion Operations Sergeant, at 1-33 Service Battery, Fort Bliss, Texas; Battalion Operations Sergeant, at 2-15 Combat Support, Fort Hood, Texas; Brigade Logistic Advisor, 2-15 Combat Support, Fort Hood, Texas; Chief Instructor/Writer, at 187 Ordnance Battalion; and is currently serving as the Company First Sergeant for Foxtrot Maintenance Company 2-43 ADA.

 

 First Sergeant Jamison’s military education includes Warrior Leaders Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, Army Recruiter, Maintenance Management, Ordnance Shop Technician, Total Army Instructor Training, Advance Noncommissioned Officer Course, First Sergeant Course, Combat Life Saver Course, and Unit Prevention Leader. He also holds a Masters Degree in Military Science, a Bachelors in Education with a minor Psychology.

  

First Sergeant Jamison’s awards include Army Commendation Medal( 3 Oak Leaf Clusters); Army Achievement Medal (4 Oak Leaf Clusters); Good Conduct Medal ( 2 Oak Leaf Clusters); National Defense Medal with Service Star; Iraq Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Recruiting Badge Gold with (3 Sapphires); Driver and Mechanics Badge.

 

 First Sergeant Jamison and his wife, Michelle, have a son named Jonathan, 7.

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BEST WISHES TO OUR MARINE!
3/18/2010 
WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH OUR NIECE ((( OUR MARINE ))) KRISLTE DE LEON A SAFE JOURNEY TO AFGHANISTAN ,WHERE SHE WILL BE STATIONED FOR THE NEXT 9 MONTHS … YOU WILL BE DEARLY MISSED , MIJA WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY ,BUT YOU ARE ALWAYS IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS FOR YOUR SAFTEY AND ALL OUR U.S. TROOPS ….. GOD BLESS YOU!

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Specialist Dobbins advances in United States Army
Submitted by Carol Dobbins
3/1/2010
Specialist Alisha Dobbins joined the United States Army in May of 08 Right after she graduated high school. That was her dream. She Graduated Boot Camp and A.I.T. In Fort Jackson South Carolina she is a strong willed person and always thinks of others. Attending her Graduation was her very proud parents Ovie and Carolyn Dobbins who had to sign Specialist Dobbins in the Army because she was only 17 years old at the time.

After Graduating Specialist Dobbins Went on to Airborne School in Fort Benning Georgia Specialist Dobbins Was then stationed at Fort Drum New York and is currently still there.

Specialist Dobbins has been in Fort Drum Since the beginning of '09 Specialist Dobbins has achieved and mastered many things since she joined. Getting a promotion about every 6 months Specialist Dobbins started out as an E-1 and is now a Specialist in less than 2 years. Specialist Dobbins Family is Ovie and Carolyn Dobbins of Brownwood one Brother Justin Dobbins of Brownwood.

A very Special aunt of Coleman, Dorothy Farris, another special aunt of Coleman, Eura Royall, and other relatives of Coleman, Grandparents, uncle, aunts and cousin. A Grand Mother of Tyler, Tx Alice Terry, Special uncle John Terry, other aunt and uncles are Bobby Tillman and wife of Oklahoma Shirley and Jimmy Crabtree of Tyler, Casey and Debra Brown of Tyler, Patricia Harding of Longview, Tx, Ray Terry Of Tyler, Robert and Lisa Shipp of Tyler, Gary Tillman of Oklahoma and lots of cousin to many to mention whom are all extremely proud of her. Specialist Dobbins will reenlist For another 6 years to the United States Army in May 2010 Specialist Dobbins serves her Country and loves what she is doing. So From Brownwood Texas to Fort Drum New York We are proud of you .Thank you for what you are doing and we miss you bunches sweetie Dad and Mom

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CHS ALUM GRADUATES FROM ARMY'S ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL TRAINING SCHOOL
2/15/2010
United States Army Private First Class Jeremy R. Jameson completed his Advanced Individual Training (AIT), and graduated on January 22nd from Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. PFC Jameson graduated into a proud military tradition within the United States Army Medical Department (US AMEDD), which is the enduring legacy of the Combat Medic.

Military medical training is physically, mentally and emotionally demanding. To graduate from AIT, soldiers must pass difficult qualification tests such as the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), validate on various practical medical skills such as initiating IV lines for fluid support, administering immunizations, providing pediatric and geriatric healthcare, identifying and treating neurological and physiological disorders, as well as perform basic Soldier skills and maintain physical fitness. The mission is to ensure Soldiers have the opportunity to prosper and to successfully transition to military life as the competent and caring Soldier-Medic.

"The successful completion of AIT is an important event for our Soldiers. The transformation that your Soldier has undergone to become a United States Army Soldier-Medic is both impressive and awe-inspiring. They press ever forward, testing the meaning of their new experiences by putting lessons learned to work and renewing their dedication to their sacred charge-Conserving the Fighting Strength. Our Combat Medics are the finest Soldiers in the United States Army-Soldier Medic, Warrior Spirit", by Dustin P. Mullins-Captain, Us Army Commanding.

Private First Class Jameson is now with his unit and stationed at Ft. Hood in Killeen, Texas. PFC Jameson is a Field Combat Medic with 1 - 9 CAV 4TH BCT (Brigade Combat Team), 1st Calvary Division.

PFC Jameson is a 2009 Coleman High School graduate. Attending the US Army AIT Graduation at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio were his very proud parents, Rex and Debbie Jameson of Coleman, sister and brother-in-law, Ashley and Dwayne Myers of Arlington, and grandparents, Wilbert & Jerry Dobbins of Coleman.

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Welcome home
12/21/2009
SGT Andrew Splattstoesser has just completed a second tour in Iraq and now home with his family. Currently stationed in Fort Riley, KS. Parents for Andrew is Annalisa Jones from Warden WA, and Terry Splattstoesser from Kenniwck, WA. Parents for Dejsha is Grady and Sharon Woodcox. Andrew has four lovely children that think he is their hero. Andrew's family would like to say thanks for all those who support our troops.

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Army PFC Jarret O'Shields
11/11/2008
Completed Basic Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma in October 2008
Completed Advance Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Sill, Oklahoma in December 2008
He is certified as a Multiple Launch Rocket System Specialist
State side duty station is Fort Lewis, Washington
Unit Affiliation: 5-3 Field Artillery MLRS

Currently serving with Charlie Battery 5-3 FA MLRS, 4th Engineering Battalion in Southern Afghanistan. Jarret's proud family are his parents James and Arletta O'Shields and his sister Amanda O'Shields.
Please pray for Jarret's safety and all the other military safety too.

 

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Army Spc. Harvey Ramirez

Stationed at Fort Hood, TX

Served 1 year in South Korea

Currently in Iraq for 18 months

Son of Ramiro and Margarita Ramirez