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    Engineers host annual Muster Run

    Engineers host annual Muster Run

    Photo By Staff Sgt. John C Garver | Maj. Gen. Edward F. Dorman III and Col. Blace Albert leading the way through the...... read more read more

    SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HI, UNITED STATES

    06.17.2016

    Courtesy Story

    8th Theater Sustainment Command

    Story by Captain Kahakuonapuaalii Barrett, 130th Engineer Brigade UPAR

    SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii- More than 2500 engineers and families from various services across the State of Hawaii gathered at Area X-Ray, Schofield Barracks for the annual 130th Engineer Brigade Muster Run June 17, 2016, to uphold tradition and Engineer lineage, as well as build esprit de corps amongst the ranks.

    This unique event brought together units from the 84th Engineer Battalion, 8th Special Troops Battalion, 29th and 65th Brigade Engineer Battalions, the 411th Engineer Battalion, A249 Prime Power, and Marines from the Combat Logistics Battalion.

    At 6:30 a.m., reveille was sounded by the 25th Infantry Division bugler, officially beginning the event. Engineers dressed in period uniforms dating from the Continental Army to present day, paid tribute to America's wars and conflicts and the vital role engineers played. Roll call and a moment of silence were held in honor of the fallen Pacific engineers who made the ultimate sacrifice to this great Nation.

    The run commenced with Col. Blace C. Albert, commander of the 130th Engineer Brigade, Command Sgt. Maj. Lauro F. Obeada, 130th command sergeant major, and Maj. Gen. Edward F. Dorman III, commanding general of the 8th Theater Sustainment Command (TSC), all leading the way. The sound of the Engineers’ “Lay, Ho, Heave,” echoed throughout Schofield.

    Ahead of the run route, laid a wire obstacle which Sappers quickly breached. Runners were exposed to the sound of machine gun fire and smoke obscuration while the grapnel and Bangalore teams set the rest of the breach conditions. Once the obstacle had been reduced and proofed, the lane was marked. The 130th Theater Engineer Brigade and 8th TSC colors suddenly appeared through the smoke as company after company of engineers and their families passed through the lane.

    Several other events took place during the run, such as a reenlistment, casualty lane demonstration, and the formation running through the streams of two water tankers prior to crossing the finish line. Four year old Grant Berge, who led the way for a majority of the run on his bicycle, stated, “the run was good and I liked the gun fire, smoke, and the water!”

    Drenched but motivated, the units reformed its ranks and prepared themselves to receive the one-time issue Engineer Muster Card, signifying a registered roll of the engineer Soldiers within the unit. Maj. Gen. Dorman, no stranger to the Muster Card tradition, proudly showed his card when called up on stage to take part in the Muster Run cake cutting event, together with Colonel Albert and the 2016 130th TEB Soldier of the Year, Spc. Sarah Carnello.

    There was a twist; however, to this cake cutting event. Col. Albert felt the saber did not do enough justice and instead called forth two construction engineers equipped with axes to do the honors. Once the cake was cut, Col. Albert sprinted to each formation and presented the Engineer Muster Cards.

    “This event showcases our capability as engineers, said 1st Sgt. Mark Millare of the 95th Engineer Company, who recently returned to the islands after a nine month rotation in Korea.

    “I think the Muster Run brings out the esprit décor and cohesiveness of the Engineer Corps,” said Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Hart of A/249 Prime Power. “I really enjoyed that we got to bring our families out and celebrate as one.”

    The ceremony concluded with a mass photo in front of the Engineer Castle followed by lunch. Various stations with engineer equipment were on display, and families were able to experience first-hand the capabilities of the engineers from rides in a route clearance vehicle to manipulating robotics.

    “It was great seeing Engineers from all over the island coming together as one Ohana,” said Erica Austin, spouse of Maj. Derek Austin, 130th TEB Current Operations section.

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    Date Taken: 06.17.2016
    Date Posted: 06.22.2016 17:12
    Story ID: 202153
    Location: SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HI, US

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