August Newsletter Themes
Women's Equality Day is an annual event in the United States. Since its inception in 1971, it has been observed on August 26th marking American women's advancements toward equality with men. The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, ensures voting rights for everyone regardless of gender. Today, Women's Equality Day celebrates the achievements of women and remind us of the unique daily struggles that women face.
Join us in honoring heroic women that have made great accomplishments overcoming hurdles of discrimination.
August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month and now more than ever in the United States, vigilance is required to protect our country. People should always maintain good personal security habits and alert the proper authorities of suspicious behavior. An actively involved community is key to preventing a terrorist or extremist attack or an insider threat. Americans should take the time during Antiterrorism Awareness Month to review protection plans and empower their employees.
National Purple Heart Day is celebrated on August 7th. The medal is presented to service members who have been wounded or killed because of enemy action while serving in the U.S. Military. This distinction means a service member has greatly sacrificed themselves or paid the ultimate price while in the line of duty. The Purple Heart is the oldest Military award presented to American service members.
Sources:
-WOMEN'S EQUALITY DAY - August 26, 2022 - National Today - https://nationaltoday.com/womens-equality-day/
-What Is Antiterrorism And What Are Your Resources - MilitarySpot.com - https://www.militaryspot.com/news/what-is-antiterrorism-and-what-are-your-resources
-8 Things You Need to Know About the Purple Heart Medal ยท United Service Organizations (uso.org) - https://www.uso.org/stories/2276-8-purple-heart-facts
National Purple Heart Day
By: Crancena Ross and Mike O'Brien
 In honor of National Purple Heart Day, the PaYS Team would like to recognize the following Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army (CASAs) who received the distinguished medal while being wounded in combat action. Terry L. Wiley, Timothy Jones and James Cada.
Terry L. Wiley
Retired Brigadier General Terry L. Wiley, who serves as a CASA, for the state of Delaware, is also a Purple Heart Recipient for the sacrifice he made for his country. CASA Terry L. Wiley served in the Army National Guard for 37 years. As a PFC fresh out of Jump School, he was assigned to the 101st ABN DIV, in Co B 2/327 BN, Vietnam. On April 28, 1968, he received wounds in combat action.
PaYS Marketing Analyst Crancena Ross asked CASA Wiley to share his experience while serving in A Shau Valley, Vietnam. CASA Wiley stated, "Every day the battalion came into medium contact fire with the enemy while conducting a high ground perimeter setup. The perimeter received rocket and mortar fire. While I was defending the perimeter, I was hit with shrapnel in my back and legs".
After recovering from his injuries, CASA Wiley was sent back out to the field to continue the mission. Upon returning to duty, he was presented with the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in the line of duty.
Timothy A. Jones
Mr. Timothy A. Jones, currently serving as a CASA for the State of Alaska, was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received during Operation Just Cause in Panama. As the commander of an attack helicopter company with the 7th Infantry Division (Light), then-CPT Jones was reconning a suspected anti-aircraft location during the H-Hour assault against Panamanian positions at Fort Amador. It was then his OH-58 was hit by machine gun fire.
PaYS Marketing Analyst Crancena Ross reached out to CASA Jones about his Purple Heart, he replied "With the flight controls knocked out by the ground fire, my aircraft crashed into the canal, I was injured and my co-pilot was killed, I swam to shore and linked up with friendly forces and returned to my unit after medical treatment".
CASA Jones continued to serve on active duty for 27 years, including combat deployments with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment and the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) before retiring as a Colonel in Alaska.
Jim Cada
CASA Jim Cada is an attorney in private practice in Lincoln, Nebraska. He served on active duty with the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970 with the 39th Engineer Battalion in I Corps, Viet Nam, where he earned numerous awards and decorations to include the Purple Heart. CASA Cada is a former Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.
PaYS Marketing Analyst Michael O'Brien recently had the opportunity to interview CASA Cada about his Purple Heart and what Purple Heart Day means to him. CASA Cada stated, "Every day I remember the gun fire and my two friends (Tony and Joe) who died, one on my left and one on my right side. The bullets flying by and the chaos of lying in the rice paddy waiting for help. The sound of the Cobra helicopters coming to save and rescue us. It changed my life immensely."
CASA Cada went on to say, "Purple heart day is a day to remember those who have died and been wounded while serving in the Military. Along with my fellow wounded Veterans of the local and state members of the Military of the Purple Heart organization, we honor those who have received the medal along with the governor and other Veterans during a proclamation signing at the state capital."
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A MESSAGE FROM
THE PROGRAM MANAGER...
Dear PaYS Partners,
Let's welcome our newest PaYS Partners and give a special thanks to the battalion's leadership and A&PAs for their support.
New PaYS Partners
Henrico County Division of Police -
Richmond Battalion
Salt Lake City Police Department -
Salt Lake City Battalion
Upcoming Signing Ceremonies
23 August 2022
Globalfoundaries, VTARNG
30 August 2022
Arrow Exterminators, Inc., GAARNG
31 August 2022
Truck Center Companies, NEARNG
14 September 2022
The Boeing Company, Richmond Battalion
20 September 2022
Garney Construction, Tampa Battalion
Regional Army PaYS Marketing Analysts:
Crancena Ross
(Northeast Region)
(410) 206-0413
crancena.g.ross.ctr@army.mil
Davin Bentley
(Midwest Region)
(614) 886-0270
davin.j.bentley.ctr@army.mil
Samuel Armstrong
(ARNG East)
(202) 770-7200
samuel.armstrong21.ctr@army.mil
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Woman's Equality Day
By: Crancena Ross and Samuel Armstrong
Crancena Ross recently interviewed CASA Lillian Dixon, who represents Washington D.C., to get her thoughts on Woman's Equality Day. CASA Dixon responded, "I am honored to celebrate Women's Equality Day. August 18, 1920 was a significant milestone in our Nation's history. We celebrate because of the ratification of the 19thAmendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote. I honestly struggle with why it took 72 years for women to gain the right to vote and nearly another five decades for women of color. This celebration reminds me that I am standing on the shoulders of the brave women who came before me."
She went on to comment, "Over time, these women have made monumental accomplishments and significant contributions to our Nation. And I know without their efforts, Vice President Kamala Harris would not be VP of the United States, Mrs. Ketanji Brown Jackson be a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, nor would Mrs. Christine Wormuth be the Secretary of the Army. Equality will be something I will always push for, if necessary, but I look forward to the day when the gender equality conversation is non-existent because women and men are treated and awarded equally for their contributions to our Nation. Hopefully, this won't take another 72 years."
Major General Sheryl Gordon currently serves as the Adjutant General of the Alabama Army National Guard. Commissioned in 1981 through the Alabama Military Academy, she became the Alabama National Guard's first female general officer in 2009 and is the first female adjutant general in Alabama National Guard history. She was appointed the Adjutant General by Governor Kay Ivey in July 2017.
Samuel Armstrong, PaYS Marketing Analyst, recently asked Major General Gordon for her thoughts on Woman's Equality Day. She stated, "My thought on my hero, my grandmother, who was ahead of her time. She was born in 1904. She and her sisters were all college educated, which was rare for that time. She worked outside the home, yet she was home to prepare lunch, returned to finish her workday, and in the evening cooked dinner. She demonstrated to me that you could do it all." She also stated, "We, men, and women, recognize Women's Equality Day because the 1971 Joint Resolution of Congress identified the issue that women have been treated as second-class citizens. Women's Equality Day officially recognizes the 1920 authorization for women to vote and the 1970 nationwide demonstration for women's rights. Equality Day is a time to reflect on our progress as citizens. This year the National Guard received paid parental leave, which is progress for women and their families. I appreciate the women who have petitioned for equality and celebrate their success, yet there is more to be done internationally and at home."
Command Sergeant Major Angela Indardeo currently serves as the CSM for the New York City Army Recruiting Battalion.
CSM Indardeo was interviewed by PaYS Marketing Analyst, Crancena Ross on the meaning of Woman's Equality Day. She stated, "Celebrating and recognizing women's equality means taking the time out to reflect on how far we have come as women within society, starting with the right to vote, to currently holding a position as the Vice-President of the United States of America. What women have always brought to the table is so valuable, as women can be nurturing and empathetic leaders within our society capable of crisis and enduring changes."
She went on to say, "As evident throughout history, women can achieve whatever they put their minds and hearts towards. They are certainly equal to their male counterparts in all aspects. The recognition and designation of women's equality means that the world officially acknowledges the true value of women across all cultures around the world."
PaYS Signing Ceremony
By: Davin Bentley
Yellow Corporation became the newest member of the Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program for the U.S. Army and the Nashville Army Recruiting Battalion. A signing ceremony was conducted at the Yellow Corporation Customer Care Center in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.
Yellow Corporation is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest transportation service providers in the world. Yellow Corporation is the holding company for a portfolio of successful brands including Holland, New Penn, Reddaway and YRC Freight; and has the largest, most-comprehensive network  in North America with local, regional and national capabilities. The ceremony solidifies Yellow Corporation's formal partnership and allows them to begin granting guaranteed interviews for transitioning Soldiers.
LTC Kirsten McFarland, Commander, Nashville Army Recruiting Battalion hosted the ceremony for the Army which also included Darren Hawkins, CEO of Yellow Corporation and Jason Bergman, Chief Commercial Officer, Yellow Corporation.
During the ceremony, Mr. Hawkins stated, "Veterans bring with them the discipline, training and can-do attitude that we value at Yellow. We see the partnership with PaYS as a win-win opportunity for us and for Veterans. Giving Veterans a great place to work is the least we can do to thank them for serving their country." He continued by stating, "In the trucking industry, Veterans can have a new career in service, as they help ensure essential goods are safely delivered to our communities. Yellow is proud to support our troops with a meaningful career and honor their sacrifices made to preserve our freedom."
Above Left - Yellow Corporation CEO Darren Hawkins presents LTC Kirsten McFarland with the company's military challenge coin.
Above Right - Nashville Army Recruiting BN Commander LTC Kirsten McFarland and Yellow Corporation CEO Darren Hawkins cut the cake using a ceremonial Army Saber.
Marketing Trips
By: Davin Bentley, Crancena Ross and Travis Carter
PaYS Marketing Analyst Davin Bentley recently visited the Nashville Army Recruiting Battalion's headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee to promote the PaYS Program and strengthen the relationships with other PaYS Partners in the area.
Davin provided an overview of the PaYS Program to several current and potential PaYS partners who expressed interest in joining the partnership. Also, he met with the Transition Assistance Program centers at both Fort Knox and Fort Campbell to assist transitioning Active-Duty Soldiers connecting with PaYS partners.
Additionally, he had the opportunity to attend the PaYS Signing Ceremony with Yellow Corporation at the company's downtown Nashville customer service center. While at the ceremony, he connected with several key leaders from Yellow Corporation including CEO Darren Hawkins as well as Army Reserve Ambassador Douglas Gilbert.
The PaYS team is very proud of the relationships we have established in Tennessee and look forward to providing our partners with excellent talent for their positions of employment.
Right - Army Reserve Ambassador Douglas Gilbert (left) addresses several members of the Yellow Corporation team at the PaYS Signing Ceremony.
Army PaYS Marketing Analyst Crancena Ross and Senior Marketing Analyst Calvin Liggons had the opportunity to visit the Richmond Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) and recruiting stations in Richmond Battalion.
Senior Marketing Analyst Calvin Liggons asked the Guidance Counselors to share their experience with using the PaYS request system to help new recruits find the right company to match their Military Operation Specialist (MOS) when joining the Army.
Senior Marketing Analyst Calvin Liggons also had the opportunity to speak with a recruiter assigned to Richmond Battalion. The recruiter shared insight on how PaYS request has provided the Recruiting Stations the option to introduce the program as an incentive to add to Future Soldier contracts. The recruiter also stated to Senior Marketing Analyst Calvin Liggons that "companies have been contacting the station expressing their success with getting qualified personal to interview for job positions".
 
PaYS Marketing Analysts Samuel Armstrong and Travis Carter traveled to Omaha, Nebraska to meet with the Nebraska Army National Guard (NEARNG) Recruiting and Retention Battalion, potential partners and current partners. While there, they discussed the PaYS Program with the NEARNG leadership and how to strategize to develop more partnerships in the State of Nebraska. "The PaYS Program is a home run and a is a no-brainer. We would like to get as many Soldiers as possible to use the program, it helps them stay active and out of trouble." LTC Joseph Eggen Nebraska RRB Commander.
Right - PaYS ARNG West Marketer Travis Carter meets with NEARNG RRB leadership, LTC Joseph Eggan, Commander, Major Amanda Schmid, Operations, and CSM Dale Alexnder
While in Nebraska, Samuel and Travis also got the opportunity to do in-person meetings regarding upcoming signing ceremonies with representatives from Truck Center Companies and Molex. The upcoming ceremonies were discussed as well as solidifying the partnership between the companies and the NEARNG. "Truck Center Companies is excited to partner with the Army to bridge the gap for Soldiers transitioning out of Active Duty and those serving at home through the Reserve or Guard. We respect and honor the foundation the Army gives people, and we are excited to have people like that on our team." Natalie Hernandez Recruiter Truck Center Companies.
Samuel and Travis also had the opportunity to meet with many prospective partners. This included local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, as well as local and nationally based companies. The trip was an overall success, and a lot of progress was made in the State of Nebraska.
The PaYS Team Welcomes Aimee Halpin
Please join us in welcoming our newest team member, Aimee Halpin.
Prior to joining the PaYS Team, Aimee retired from teaching and started her own marketing consulting business. She runs her own blog and states that it "accidentally" became viral as she gained over 130,000 followers and was asked by many local businesses to assist with their marketing and social media. Her work has appeared in blogs, e-zines, websites, books and mailers around the world. She was also a Beta-tester for Pinterest when it first came out.
Recently she completed her certification from Meta as a Facebook Community Manager and is one of the first to learn about new opportunities for growing communities on the platform.
Aimee is also a certified yoga instructor and enjoys helping others find a love of yoga at any age and ability. Her hobbies include gardening, hiking with her family, wrangling dachshunds, and dreaming about going back to Ireland. Aimee had this to say about joining the PaYS Team "Everyone has given me such a warm welcome already! I feel like part of a family after only my first week."
Aimee will provide social media/marketing support in her role on the PaYS Team.
Good News Article
By: Samuel Armstrong
Congratulations are in order for Interstates Construction Services, Incorporated and Nebraska Army National Guard (ARNG) Specialist (SPC) Donald Thomas Torrie! SPC Torrie enlisted in the ARNG in March 2021 as an Avionic Electrician (15F) and selected Interstates Construction Services, Incorporated as one of his PaYS Partners. After a successful interview with Interstates Construction Services, Incorporated, SPC Torrie was hired as an Apprentice Industrial Electrician.
SPC Donald Torrie was born in Wichita, Kansas, but currently resides in Omaha, Nebraska. He joined the ARNG to break bad habits and set himself up on a career path and future he dreamed of. Kent Heronimus, Recruiting Manager, Interstates Construction Services, Incorporated reached out to SPC Torrie in December 2021 while he was in Advanced Individual Training (AIT). SPC Torrie stated, "Going from a very controlled environment of AIT to getting back into the open world and starting a career in which I could make my own choices was very welcoming." For SPC Torrie, PaYS made the transition easy and he could not be happier with his job.
PaYS Marketing Analyst Samuel Armstrong asked SPC Torrie to share his work experience since starting his new career. SPC Torrie said, "My experience with Interstates Service Construction, Incorporated thus far has been very warming. I was sent to a job site about an hour and a half from my residence but the crew I was assigned to has been nothing but helpful, thankful and great teachers. I enjoy being able to work with my hands and most certainly enjoy learning about it. It's a career that I'm very thankful that I got into."
Antiterrorism Awareness Month
The month of August is recognized as Antiterrorism Awareness month within the Department of Defense (DoD). The purpose of this awareness month is to increase the vigilance of DoD personnel and their families to reduce the threat of terrorist attacks. The 2019 Worldwide Threat Assessment of the Intelligence Community identified many different groups who pose a threat to Americans living or traveling abroad and in the U.S. homeland.
PaYS Marketing Analyst Michael O'Brien recently interviewed SGT Jay Davidge of the Glendale (Arizona) Police Department about Antiterrorism and what the department doing to combat it. SGT Davidge stated, "The Glendale Police Department is committed to preventing the threat of terrorism. We have two officers designated to the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center and the Joint Terrorism Task Force with the FBI. These officers work with Federal, State, and other local law enforcement agencies to prevent the threat of terrorism, not only for the City of Glendale but also for the State of Arizona."
The PaYS Program salutes the Glendale Police Department and our other 150+ law enforcement partners for what they do every day to keep us safe.
A Big Thank You to these Partners Celebrating their August PaYS Anniversaries:
The Pepsi Bottling Group 15-Aug-00
LAPD 22-Aug-02
Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD 23-Aug-02
JX Enterprises, Inc. 29-Aug-02
Washington State Patrol 4-Aug-03
Rockford Police Department 4-Aug-03
City of Naples, Florida 15-Aug-03
Richmond Police Department 25-Aug-03
Scottsdale Police Department 26-Aug-05
American Systems Corporation 14-Aug-06
New Jersey Basketball LLc d/b/a Brooklyn Nets Basketball 8-Aug-07
General Motors Corporation 22-Aug-07
Kansas Dept of Social & Rehabilitation Services 22-Aug-07
Community Asphalt Corporation 22-Aug-07
Canam Steel Corporation 13-Aug-08
Oshkosh Corporation 13-Aug-08
Life Time Fitness, Inc. 17-Aug-08
City of Riverside, CA 7-Aug-09
Citrus Heights Police Department 12-Aug-09
Hawthorne Machinery Company 3-Aug-11
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Southern California 14-Aug-13
Performance Contractors 21-Aug-13
HOLT CAT 21-Aug-13
Tesla Motors 20-Aug-15
City of Joplin 2-Aug-16
City of Rock Spring 2-Aug-16
Penrose-St Francis Health Services 2-Aug-16
National Association of Community Health Center 8-Aug-16
Central Bank & Trust Co. 8-Aug-16
Corrections Corporation of America 19-Aug-16
Perdue Farms Inc. 19-Aug-16
Willis-Knighton Health System 29-Aug-16
Eastern Maine Healthcare 4-Aug-17
NOW Foods 11-Aug-17
City of Dublin 21-Aug-17
Mountaire Farms, Inc. 21-Aug-17
Kellerstrass Enterprise, Inc. 21-Aug-17
City of Chattanooga 28-Aug-17
Memorial Hospital d.b.a. Memorial Regional Health 28-Aug-17
NU Look Home Design 28-Aug-17
Windstream Holdings Inc. 28-Aug-17
Raven Transport Company 28-Aug-17
Superior Service Transport, Inc. 28-Aug-17
Main Street Renewal, LLC 28-Aug-17
G&P Trucking Company, Inc. 28-Aug-17
MainGate Inc. 28-Aug-17
Virgin Island Police Department 6-Aug-19
Geisinger System Services 6-Aug-19
Grande Aire Services, Inc. 6-Aug-19
MEARS Destination Services, Inc. 12-Aug-19
ANS Advanced Network Services, LLC 23-Aug-19
Nevada County 23-Aug-19
PolyOne Corporation 23-Aug-19
Fabick Cat 23-Aug-19
Thompson Gray, Inc. 23-Aug-19
Bausch Health US, LLC 23-Aug-19
Veterinary Specialists of North America 23-Aug-19
System Application & Technologies, Inc. 23-Aug-19
Home Team Pest Defense 23-Aug-19
MassMutual Commonwealth 23-Aug-19
Rocky Brands, Inc. 23-Aug-19
West Shore Home 27-Aug-19
Motorola Solutions, Inc. 27-Aug-19
Allison-Smith Company, LLC 31-Aug-20
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