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The current generation of Artillerymen of the 14th Field Artillery Regiment
"Steel Warriors Lead the Way"
Soldiers of the Steel Warrior Battalion: Thank you for your service to
our Nation. May God guide and protect you through difficult times.
214th Fires Brigade
St. Barbara's Ball
19 February 2010
The annual Field Artillery Saint Barbara’s Ball was held at the Patriot Club at Fort
Sill, Oklahoma on 19 Feb. The ball was hosted by the 214th Fires Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, to which 1-14
FA is currently assigned. Despite the many current deployments, over 500 Soldiers and guests were present.
MG Arthur M. Bartell, Commanding General of the United States Army Cadet Command, was the
guest speaker. His background is solidly field artillery. MG Bartell spoke about the many nonstandard missions
artillery soldiers and units have been tasked to do during the Global War On Terror and spoke about the Soldier's Creed.
Pages from the St. Barbara's Ball program are shown below:
1-14FAR ARTEP
5-6 May 2009
1st Battalion 14th Field Artillery Regiment conducted a battalion Army Training and Evaluation Program (ARTEP)
evaluation on 5-6 May. Soldiers from Headquarters, Alpha, and Charlie Batteries participated in the evaluation. The exercise included each
firing battery shooting a 19 round salvo fire mission
D Battery 1-14FA Deactivation Ceremony
30 January 2009
Delta Battery, 1st Battalion 14th Field Artillery Regiment, was deactivated in a ceremony at Fort
Sill, OK, on 30 Jan 2009. The Battery was recognized for its recent deployment to Iraq.
Participating in the ceremony were LTC Anthony Gonzales, Battalion Commander; CSM David Carr, Battalion
Command Sergeant Major; CPT Layne Matthews, Delta Battery Commander; SFC Hall, Acting Delta Battery First Sergeant; and
members of Delta Battery.
1st Battalion 14th Field Artillery Regiment
Volunteer Recognition Ceremony
18 November
2008
“Strong
Families, Strong Warriors” is a familiar motto used to describe the tremendous importance families are to the Steel
Warrior Battalion.
On Nov. 18, 1st
Battalion, 14 Field Artillery Regiment recognized 63 spouses during its Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at the Religious Support
Operation Center.
“We appreciate
them and the sacrifices they make everyday. Although our battalion mission is important, we could not accomplish our mission
without the support and service of our volunteers.” said Lt. Col. Anthony Gonzales, 1-14 FAR Battalion Commander.
The 63 spouses across the Battalion were awarded the Freedom Team Salute Award for their countless hours of work, selfless
service, and everyday acts of kindness to the Steel Warrior Soldiers, said Gonzales. The Freedom Team Salute Award exists
to recognize the enduring bond between Soldiers, family, community, and veterans and celebrates the sacrifices made by those
who support America’s Soldiers. Freedom
Team Salute honors the millions of Army Veterans who have served and is a living connection to the ideals of duty, honor,
and patriotism.
Of the 63 volunteers that
were recognized, 10 were awarded the Certificate of Appreciation for Patriotic Civilian Service by Gonzales. The award is
given to the most patriotic civilian service that contributes to the mission of an Army activity, command, or staff agency,
or to the welfare of Army personnel. Those recipients were Angela Wiggins and Lori Ludwig with Headquarters, Headquarters
Battery; Pam Cuffe, with Battery A, 1-14th FAR; Jessica Mullennix and Kendra Piasecki with B Battery, 1-14th FAR;
Angela Remington and Sharon Kedrowski from Battery D, 1-14th FAR; Tami Clark and Barbara Clark from the 578th Forward Support Company; and Christine Chapeau with Battery H, 26th Target Acquisition
Battery.
LTC Gonzales closed the ceremony by stating, “You are all ‘heroes of selflessness.’ And we
owe all of you a great debt of gratitude, appreciation and thanks,” said Gonzales in salute to the volunteers.
BRAVO BATTERY 1-14 FA
HIMARS Live Fire Exercise
30 October 2008
Click here to learn more about the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System.
Photos of the B Btry "Shoot":
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CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY
16 July 2008
LTC Anthony V. Gonzales assumed command of 1st Battalion 14 Field Artillery ("Steel Warriors")
from LTC Geoffrey P. Buhlig in a ceremony at Goldner Gym, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, on 16 July 2008. COL Peter R. Baker, Commander,
214th Fires Brigade presided over the ceremony.
Mrs. Everley Buhlig received several awards recognizing her efforts working with the
Battalion's families and the Fort Sill Community.
LTC Buhlig was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for the leadership and guidance
he provided to the Battalion during his tenure as Commander.
LTC Gonzales comes to the Steel Warriors from his assignment as Deputy Commander, 214th
Fires Brigade including service in Iraq.
The 14th Field Artillery Regimental Association welcomes LTC Gonzales and CSM David Carr,
incoming Command Sergeant Major of 1st Battalion 14th Field Artillery, to the regimental family.
 Steel Warriors assemble for the ceremony
LTC Buhlig receives the Meritorious Service Medal
LTC Buhlig passes the colors to COL Baker
LTC Anthony V. Gonzales, Commander, 1st Battalion 14th Field Artillery
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HIMARS Certification
1st Battalion 14th Field Artillery successfully completed certification
as a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) unit. Congratulations Steel Warriors!
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C Battery, 1st Battalion 14th Field Artilllery
Change of Command Ceremony
29 February 2008
CPT Stephen Alley assumes command from CPT Matt Hammons.
CPT Stephen R. Alley
Commander
C Battery, 1st Battalion 14th Field Artillery
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WELCOME HOME STEEL WARRIORS!
Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion 14th Field Artillery returned
home to Fort Sill, OK, on 1 September 2007.
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Alpha Battery, 1-14 FA
("Assassins")
Update
The Association received the following e-mail from 1SG Bret Mellott,
First Sergeant, Alpha Btry 1-14 FA, on duty in Iraq:
From: Mellott, Bret 1SG 1-14 FA Battery First Sergeant
To:
mpatrickmoomoo@yahoo.com
Sent: Tue, 5 Jun 2007 8:33 pm
Subject: [U] A big Hello from Alpha 1-14 FA
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Hello Mr. Maldonado,
This is 1SG Mellott
from Alpha. Just found the association website and figured I’d drop you a line and let you know how the “Assassins”
are doing.
We are now working
on our ninth month in country and have been really lucky in our success.
We now have sections
operating in eight different FOBs throughout MNC-I in all areas to include Multi National Division-Baghdad, Mutli National
Division-North, and Multi-National Forces- West. I actually got to leave in a few minutes to go sit on a board.
Seems that the administrations stuff never ends.
Our main Battery
is attached to 1st Cavalry Division and we have sections attached to the 25th Infantry Division, 82d
Airborne Division, 10th Mountain Division, and the 1st Marine Division.
Thank the lord,
we have had no casualties or injuries and have really been lucky in our dealings off the FOBs. The radar sections have
directly contributed to multiple captures of insurgent rocket and mortar teams, and our HQ platoon has conducted over
105 convoys in support of both 4th ID and 1st Cav.
Got to go, but
attaching a picture.
V/r
Bret
A. Mellott
1SG, USA
First
Sergeant
DSN:
318-847-2315
VOIP:
242-7877/4105
First Sergeant, you and the Assassins make us proud. Thanks to all
of you and to your families for what you do for the rest of us.
On Duty in Iraq
(Photo collage courtesy 1SG Bret Mellott, 1SG, A 1-14FA)
Bravo Battery, 1-14 FA
("Blackhorse")
Update
Bravo Battery is serving in both theaters with 4 radar sections and the Battery Headquarters in
Afghanistan, and 4 radar sections in Iraq. They operate three AN/TPQ 36(V)8 and one AN/TPQ 37(V)
8 in Afghanistan. In Iraq they have three Q36s and one Q37. The battery will begin redeploying back to Fort
Sill in early March with all Soldiers back home by August.
(The 14th Field Artillery Regimental Association salutes our fellow Artillerymen. We're proud
of all of you. We thank you and your families for all you do for the rest of us. God bless you. We
anxiously wait to welcome you home soon.)
On Duty in Afghanistan
(Photos courtesy CPT Bill McLin, Cdr, B 1-14FA)
Deployment Ceremony
Fort Sill, Oklahoma
16 March 2006
Mother Nature calls a Fire Mission
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Specialist Blockmon, Soldier of the Quarter. Fire Direction Specialist assigned to Alpha Battery. Specialist Blockmon
is married and he and his wife have two daughters.
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| Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Steel Warriors in Iraq |
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| Steel Warriors in Iraq |
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| MSG Therrien & LTC (R) John Eno. Regt Room |
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| Village Training Area |
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| Training Briefing |
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| Iraq Freedom Training |
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| Live Fire Convoy-Ambush Training |
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| C Btry Convoy Live Fire Training |
| Soldiers of C Btry |
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| Soldiers of C Btry |
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The warrior Creed
Of every one-hundred men,
Ten shouldn't even be there,
Eighty are nothing but targets,
Nine are real fighters....
We are lucky to have them,
they make the battle.
Ah but one,
One of them is a Warrior
.....He will bring the others back.
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