November GuardME Nov. 2013 | Page 2

GUARDME GUARDME is produced for personnel of the Maine Army National Guard, and is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of the publication are not necessarily the official views of the U.S. government, the Department of the Army,Maine Army National Guard. Adjutant General of Maine Brig. Gen. James D. Campbell Command Sergeant Major Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Hannibal Public Affairs Officer Maj. Michael Steinbuchel 121st Public Affairs Detachment Sgt. 1st Class Pete Morrison, NCOIC Managing Editor Sgt. Angela Parady, Photojournalist Layout & Design Spc. Adam Simmler, Photojournalist Contributing Journalist NOV2013: What’s Inside: Letter from The Adjutant General From the Command Sgt. Maj. 133rd Arrives in Afghanistan Honored by those who Serve Maine Military Honors Maine Servicemembers Honor the Fallen Maine Aviators Conduct Operation Timberhook Maine’s Developing State Partnership Program Montenegro: Country Profile First Responders put to the Test During Vigilant Guard Interval Training Facing Domestic Violence How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain Money Matters Resiliency: Managing Stress