Battery F, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment

Fox Battery has been busy the last two months with lots of changes.

It included SSgt Wenong and GySgt Olhman’s farewell.

Help congratulate the following Marines on their Promotions and awards:

LCpl Keckeissen (Meritorious)
Cpl Bahner (Meritorious)
Cpl Johnson (Meritorious)

Sgt Medlen
Cpl Wenholm
Cpl Anderson

Sgt Davis NAM

With it being SSgt Wenong’s and GySgt Olhman’s last drill. Fox would like to thank both of you for your hard work and dedication to the company. Your leadership, mentorship, and dedication to the company is greatly appreciated. Fix Battery is a better place because of your leadership and dedication. We wish you the best in this next chapter.

Semper Fi

Fox Battery’s drill this past month was a success. Some of the highlights include PFT, MOS training, MCMAP Training, and the Annual Rifle Qualifcation Course. Marines had to face the raining Texas weather and still had high a large number of Marines qualify expert.

Help congratulate the following Marines on their Promotions, reenlistment and awards:

Promotions:
LCpl Fogger
Sgt Lawrence

Reenlistment:
Cpl Newman

Navy Achievemnt Medal:
Sgt Merritt.

We wanted to wish Sgt Merritt and Cpl Grey farewell and we wish you the best in the next chapter In your lifes.

Great Job Fox Battery
Semper Fi

Greetings everyone,

Today we celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Day, recognizing the love, support and dedication our military spouses give to our Marines. Whether training in garrison or deployed overseas, Marines depend on the support of those we love to be able to accomplish the mission. Life in a military family poses unique challenges, but military spouses remain steadfast, thoughtful, and resourceful — exhibiting those same high qualities we expect from our Marines.

From Fox Battery, we wanted to say Thank You to all the spouses for your support.

Semper Fi.

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In 1984, President Ronald Reagan established Military Spouse Appreciation Day to honor the significant contributions, support, and sacrifices of military spouses. This recognition, which remains as important today, demonstrates the role of a military spouse being the epitome of grace, resilience, strength, and devotion, thriving in the active environment of military life.
2. Friday, 10 May 2024 has been designated as Military Spouse Appreciation Day. As we celebrate this special day, all Marines and Sailors are encouraged to show their sincere gratitude to their spouse for their unwavering support and dedication. Additionally, I encourage leaders at all levels to take advantage of Military Spouse Appreciation Day to formally recognize the steadfastness of your Marine's and Sailor's spouses.
3. My wife, Trish, and I offer our sincere appreciation to all Marine Corps and Navy spouses serving with our Marines. Thank you for your commitment and support of our Corps, Marines, Sailors, and your communities. There is no mistaking that the bond between you and your Marine or Sailor is a strategic element of what makes the Corps ever ready to answer our Nation’s call.
4. Semper Fidelis! Eric M. Smith, General, U.S. Marine Corps, Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Fox Battery had another busy drill this past month. Some of the highlights include PFT, MOS training, MCMAP Training, Cpl Course, Wound Care and post AT Maintenance.

Help congratulate the following Marines on their Promotions, reenlistment and awards:

Promotions:
SSgt Baxter
Sgt Chapman
LCpl Shumate

Cpl Course Honor Graduate:
Cpl Tjaden

Cpl Course Gung Ho Award:
Cpl Tunnell

Reenlistment:
Cpl Staats

Great Job Fox Battery
Semper Fi

Fox Battery just finished a another great Drill Weekend. Some of the highlights include PFT training, MOS training, MCMAP Training and post AT Maintenance.

Help congratulate the following Marines on their Promotions and awards:

Navy Achievement Medal:
Cpl Tunnell
Cpl Meza

Meritorious Mast:
LCpl Dvorak

Promotions:
1stLt Cayford
Cpl Leis
LCpl Lee
LCpl Boyd
LCpl Cruz

High PFT:
Sgt Cpl Leis

Great Job Fox Battery
Semper Fi

Please help me in congratulating the following Marines for receiving the following awards for their professional achievements and superior performance during Artic Edge 2024.

Navy Achievement Medal Award:
LCpl Gonzalez
Cpl Hurt
Sgt Knoell
Cpl Rendon

Certificate of Commendation:
LCpl Bahner
LCpl Barba

Semper Fi

Marines with Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment 1st Battalion participated in their Annual Training In Fort Greeley, and Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.

This annual training was part of Artic Edge 2024. Arctic Edge 2024 (AE24) is a U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise demonstrating the U.S. military’s capabilities in extreme cold weather, joint force readiness, and U.S. military commitment to mutual strategic security interests in the arctic region.

Arctic Edge 2024 presented Fox Battery with the opportunity to conduct a HIRAIN in extreme arctic weather for the first time. A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) rapid infiltration (HIRAIN). The training exercise involved extreme cold weather and high latitude environment training in various locations throughout Alaska. This training evolution was definitely a challenge to the battery. Fox Battery was able to overcome all challenges and successfully complete the training evolution.

Great job Fox Battery.

Semper Fidelis.