Photo By Staff Sgt. James Goin | Maj. Matthew C. Ailstock, brigade chaplain assigned to 4th Infantry Division...... read more read more
DENVER – As the 4th Division Sustainment Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, prepare for deployment, the Unit Ministry Team held a three-day Army readiness training Building Strong and Ready Teams (BSRT), from May 2-4, 2025, at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Denver.
The BSRT command program event, which was led by Maj. Matthew C. Ailstock, brigade chaplain, 4th IDSB, aims to strengthen relationships, communication, spiritual readiness for all Soldiers and their family members. The program ingrates the respected work of successful faith based and secular relationship-building program whether you are single or married.
“It is an honor to lead the Soldiers and families of the 4DSTB in this training event,” said Ailstock. “This training event was design to equip our Soldiers and families with strength to face separation, uncertainty, and the stress of mission demands.”
The event offered opportunities for members of the 4DSTB family to engage in guided discussions, and practical exercises led by Performance Experts from Fort Carson Ready to Resilience program (R2).
Program lectures addressed various forms of relationship dynamics and focused on improving relationships by developing spiritual fitness, active listening skills, by staying full engaged, and offering effective feedback, such as providing relevant insights on the topic of discussion.
“Spiritual fitness is a vital element in the readiness of our Soldiers and families; anchoring,” said Ailstock. “The soul-providing strength, purpose, and resilience when the mission demands everything we have to give.”
Fort Carson R2 Performance Experts Raegan Geldart and Kelsey McNulty-Kowal, led family team-building exercise practicum as part of the unit readiness training before their upcoming deployment. The event featured impactful messages and small-group workshops focused on improving social-emotional skills, strategies on how to build positive relationships through shared hardships, identify effective coping mechanisms, and engaging in proactive communication.
Through shared hardship experiences such as training exercises in adverse conditions, Soldiers develop strong bonds and a sense of camaraderie. Experiences as such improve team work and the ability to impact mission success, even under pressure.
“This event cultivated a safe space,” said Geldart. “For everyone to relax, communicate, and improve their interaction skills with others.”
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| Date Taken: | 05.05.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 05.05.2025 23:40 |
| Story ID: | 497091 |
| Location: | DENVER, COLORADO, US |
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