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Welcome to Marsmen.org
Welcome to the 124th Cavalry Association Website. This site is dedicated to the current and, especially, the past members of the 124th Cavalry Regiment. We have the distinction of being the last horse cavalry regiment in the United States Army and former members fought in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations during World War II where they earned their moniker, Marsmen.
The newest chapter in our history is our recent completion of a year long deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II. Our troopers served with distinction and will wear their combat spurs with pride. Of course, it could not have been possible without the support of Family and Friends back home. They deserve a special recognition as well.
While the majority of the site content is available to the public, there is a significant amount of content that is only available to members. Please join the site, however, membership in the site does not make you a member of the association.
I have removed the requirement for membership to view pictures. Creating an account on the site is only necessary to upload pictures and send Private Messages. Click on the Photo Gallery link in the site menu under Home to access the photos.
The Cav Store is now open. Purchase online using PayPal and get your items delivered to your door, or choose to pick up your items at the Armory.
The Cav Store is temporarily closed due to the upcoming deployment.
Link: http://store.marsmen.org
Mailing Address for Fort Stewart
Here's the mailing address for the Squadron at Fort Stewart:
(Rank) (Last name, First name, Middle initial)
(___) Trp 1-124 Cav, TF Knight
845 Hase Rd., Ste 102
FT Stewart, GA 31314
Example:
SGT Handsome, Joseph A
A Trp 1-124 CAV, TF Knight (HHT does not need Trp after it)
845 Hase Rd., Ste 102
Ft Stewart, GA 31314
Posted by SFCWyatt Monday, September 01, 2008 (13:34:43)
We've arrived in Fort Stewart, Georgia
The Squadron just completed training at Fort Wolters (Mineral Wells), Texas. It consisted mostly of weapons ranges and the month we spent there flew by pretty quickly. We are now at Fort Stewart, Georgia, where we will complete our pre-mobilization training and processing. We arrived throughout the day last Thursday with the latest arrival being Friday morning on the red eye. I got here just before midnight and spent the first hours of my birthday on a bus from Hunter Army Airfield to Fort Stewart. The accommodations here are slightly better than Fort Wolters, where we had no functioning air conditioning in the living areas. The humidity is borderline unbearable here but the scenery isn't bad. Spanish moss drapes over the oak and pine trees and mosquitoes the size of small birds carry off the occasional soldier for some blood sucking. It apparently rained a solid two weeks before we got here so we're dealing with the effects of that. The training schedule is pretty filled up, though these first few days here have been pretty light. We've gotten our immunizations and the anthrax shot hurts more than I remembered. I've been pretty busy and taking pictures hasn't been much of a priority for me. I'll try to remember to take more as training starts to kick off.
Posted by SFCWyatt Sunday, August 31, 2008 (13:58:59)
Pay Issues and Assistance
At any time if the service member is in need of temporary financial assistance, he/she should contact one of the following agencies for support or call 1-800-252-8032, calls are answered 24/7 and you will receive financial assistance within 24 to 48 hours:
Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation: 800-252-8032 www.txngfoundation.org (click on “Emergency Assistance” at the top) any service member is qualified regardless of whether or not they have been deployed.
Department of Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): 512-834-8535 if you have previously been deployed http://www.vfw.org/resources/pdf/unmetneedsapplication.pdf
Army Emergency Relief (only if on Title 10): www.aerhq.org 866-878-6378
Can also contact Red Cross at 877-272-7337
56th IBCT: In addition, soldiers in the deploying 56th IBCT who are experiencing pay problems may contact the following:
Eviction protection under SSCRA law: “A service member may seek protection from eviction under SSCRA. The rented/leased property must be occupied by the service member or his/her dependents for the purpose of housing, and the rent can not exceed $1,200. The service member or dependent who has received notice of an eviction must submit a request to the court for protection under the SSCRA. If the court finds that the service member’s military duties have materially affected his ability to pay his rent timely, the judge may order a stay, postponement, of the eviction proceeding for up to 3 months or make any other “just” order.” Contact the JAG Office for help with this at 512-782-5057
For further assistance, contact the TXMF State Family Program Office at 800-252-8032.
Posted by SFCWyatt Wednesday, August 20, 2008 (18:29:37)
Site update
I have removed the requirement for an account on the site to view pictures. Creating an account is only necessary to upload photos, send Private Messages, and post comments.
Posted by SFCWyatt Tuesday, July 29, 2008 (19:25:04)
Helpful Links and documents
Here are a few helpful links and downloads to get you started for the upcoming deployment.
Military One Source:
http://www.militaryonesource.com/skins/MOS/home.aspx
Whether its help with child care, personal finances, emotional support during deployments, relocation information, or resources needed for special circumstances, Military OneSource is there for military personnel and their families... 24/7/365!
Our services are available by phone, and online. When you call Military OneSource, you'll talk to a master's level consultant, trained to offer confidential support and practical solutions.
Our interactive Web site includes locators for education, child care, and elder care. You can also go online to order free materials (including CDs, and booklets, and DVDs), get referrals to military and community resources, use financial calculators, participate in online Webinars, subscribe to monthly newsletters, and join our discussion boards. Additional resources include brief videos of consultants addressing common issues such as communicating as a couple, budgeting and managing anger.
Military OneSource is provided by the Department of Defense at no cost to active duty, Guard and Reserve (regardless of activation status) and their families.
My Army Life Too:
http://www.myarmylifetoo.com/skins/malt/home.aspx?mode=user
My ArmyLifeToo.com simulates a community with a blend of civilian and military lifestyles and serves as the website of choice for Army families providing accurate and up-to-date articles and information on various topics…from Army customs, home and personal safety, managing deployment to understanding military pay.
National Guard Deployment Info (excerpted from Soldier/Family Deployment Survival Handbook):
http://marsmen.org/downloads/NGDeploymentInfo.pdf
This excerpt includes, among other things, Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act information as well as sample letters to send to your creditors.
Checklists (excerpted from Soldier/Family Deployment Survival Handbook):
http://marsmen.org/downloads/Checklists.pdf
This excerpt contains helpful checklists for the deploying soldier, family member and a budget worksheet.
The entire Soldier/Family Deployment Survival Handbook:
http://marsmen.org/downloads/survival.pdf
Military Power of Attorney:
http://marsmen.org/downloads/MilitaryPOA.pdf
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This is, in my unprofessional opinion, a decent General Power of Attorney and is the one I'm using. Be sure to read this thoroughly before deciding to use it. It gives your attorney-in-fact power to do just about everything in your name. If you want to be more restrictive, I would suggest a Special Power of Attorney that specifies exactly what you want your attorney-in-fact to be responsible for.
Posted by SFCWyatt Tuesday, July 22, 2008 (23:08:44)
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