WELCOME to the Camden Light Artillery Association and the 1st Battalion 112th Field Artillery. This site is for the members of this organization, past members of the Unit and all interested parties. It is to be used to inform and educate and insure our continued contact with the community. Visit our LINKS page to go to sites about the US Army and US Army benefits for veterans. Go to the CONTACT page to send an e-mail.
Artillery Motto "A Outrance"
- To The Utmost
COMMANDER'S COMMENTS:
It is an honor to once again be the Commanding Officer of the Camden Light Artillery Association. As we go through this very difficult time of social distancing during the Chinese virus pandemic, I and the staff hope that you and your family remain safe and healthy. We have had to cancel our meetings for April and May and our Armed Forces Day Brunch as a result of mandated restrictions placed on the populous. Our LTC John C Parvin Dining Out was also postponed until a decision can be made in the future. This decision will be based on data available at a later date. These decisions have come about, in part, to the Cherry Hill Armory being closed by the state. If you live near a member or know of a member who has been sick or unable to attend our meetings please contact them to make sure they are alright. I have contacted several members so far just to check on them.
Please contact CPT(Ret) Marc Kantor CLAA if you find a change in member phone numbers or e-mail addresses so that staff may keep our records current.
May Saint Barbara and Molly Pitcher look upon all of us and keep us safe.
CLAA Unit Commander,
1SG(Ret) Ed Powell
1SG Ed Powell
ONCE A 'RED LEG ALWAYS A 'RED LEG!
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT:
"Learning is the progressive discovery of your own ignorance"
Douglas Parkinson
MACV Recondo School-Vietnam:
"The Deadliest School on Earth"
MEETINGS:
Our next regular meeting will be annouced to our members via email. The Cherry Hill Armory is still unavailable and off limits for any activity according to the state.
POWDERBAG:
The July-August 2018 issue of our unit newsletter may be found on the POWDER BAG tab. Current issues are emailed to the membership.
QUOTE FROM THE GENERAL:
"I am concerned for the security of our great Nation; not so much because of any potential threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within..."
General Douglas MacArthur
General of the Army 13 June 1951
OFFICIAL UNIT CHALLENGE COIN (c):
FRONT ----------- BACK
VIETNAM WAR 5Oth COMMEMORATIVE PARTNERSHIP:
The 1-112FA Camden Light Artillery Association has been confirmed as a certified member of the Vietnam War 50th Commemorative Partner Program. We will be holding meetings during the year to recognize those who served during the years 1955 to 1975. More information will be posted and sent to the membership by email. Additional information can be found on the program web site. See the LINKS tab.
"Proud Partner with the U.S.A. Vietnam War Commemoration!"
ACTIVITIES:
The Christmas Dinner and Meeting was held at The Pub Restaurant. Lots-o-food, great friends!
LTC(Ret) JOHN PARVIN 100th BIRTHDAY PARTY
ANNUAL DINING OUT and ARTILLERY REUNION:
The Annual Dining Out and Artillery Reunion was held at Tavistock Country Club. The 2020 Dining Out has been POSTPONED until a later date to be announced
GALLERY:
The GALLEY is now partially working. More pictures will be added.
TRIPS:
We went to the Vineland Veterans Memorial Home. Our group donated many boxes of personal care items for the residents of this beautiful facility.
A group from the Camden Light Artillery made a visit to the UTES facility at Ft. Dix, NJ.
112FA SPORTS CLUB:
Pictured below are members of the 112FA SPORTS CLUB who went to
Our next trip to Ft Dix will be posted here and emailed to the membership.
Range 14 at Ft Dix, NJ
NJDMAVA Hightlights:
Read the past and current issues of NJDMAVA Hightlights by going to the LINKS tab and clicking on its' link. The most current issue of NJDMAVA Highlights is sent to members via e-mail.
OUR PEOPLE:
MG Steven Ferrari retires as Commanding General 42nd Infantry Division. Congratulations for your years of service, General Ferrari, from 1-112FA.
Previously he served as the Deputy Adjutant General for the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the Assistant Adjutant General - Army for the New Jersey Army National Guard. His previous leadership assignments include Deputy Commanding General - Maneuver, 42nd Infantry Division and the 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
MG Ferrari joined the New Jersey Army National Guard in January 1981 and was commissioned through Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning Georgia in March 1982.
MG Ferrari served as the 50th Infantry Brigade Combat Team commander during Operation Iraqi Freedom (2008-2009) which served as a Security Force Brigade with duties in Camp Cropper, Camp Bucca, Balad, Ashraf and Baghdad.
He has held numerous field artillery staff assignments and leadership positions at the battery and battalion level before assignments to the New Jersey Army National Guard Joint Force Headquarters as Director of Military Support, Strategic Planner and Chief of Staff.
MG Ferrari was BN EXO of 1-112FA.
He served as the Assistant Division Commander, 42nd Infantry Division, from 2011-2015.
He is a 2000 graduate of the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and a 2007 graduate of the United States Army War College.
His award and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal (with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Achievement Medal Army, Reserve Components Achievement Medal (with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters), National Defense Service Medal (with Bronze Service Star), Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Silver Hourglass and M Device), Iraqi Campaign Medal (with Campaign Star), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal, New Jersey Ribbon of Honor (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters), New Jersey Merit Award, New Jersey Desert Storm Support Ribbon, New Jersey State Service Award, (with Oak Leaf Cluster), New York Meritorious Service Medal and the New Jersey Governors Unit Award.
The family of MAJ Robert DiMedio (USA Retired) presented the unit with a bottle of their famous wine.
328MP Company, Cherry Hill, NJ:
WELCOME HOME
Company formation at Ft Bliss, TX after returning from deployment to the Guantanamo Bay Facility.
Company formation at Ft Bliss, TX for additional training before deployment to the Guantanamo Bay Facility.
3-112FA Morristown, NJ:
CPT(Ret) Marc Kantor with the BN Commander of 3-112FA, LTC Kevin Murphy
CSM of the 3-112FA at Change of Command Ceremonies October 2016
CSM Williams - CSM Alexander - CSM Horan
The 3-112FA held their Centennial Ball at the Morristown Hyatt Regency.
CSM Paul Horan - MG Steven Ferrari - CPT(Ret) Marc Kantor - SSG(Ret) Brian Strecker - LTC Brian Stramaglia
The 3-112FA held live fire exercises at Ft Dix during 2015 AT.
This is the new M777A2 155mm towed Howitzer at rest and in action. Notice the round in flight.
At their 2014 Annual Training, the 3-112FA conducted combined live fire exercises with the 2-315FA and Marine Aviation Unit HMH772. Their guns, M119, were picked up at one firing point, flown to another, put in place, registered and fired. Very exciting, very efficient, very exclusive for the New Jersey National Guard. Congratulations on a job well done to then BN Commander LTC Robert Hughes, his staff and members of 3-112FA who are now considered 'air mobile'.
M54 PROJECT:
The M54A2 restoration is finished and the truck is ready for the next parade.
The hood number, 41224129, is in honor of a member of C Btry mess section, the HQ-2 is in honor of a member of BN staff. Both of these men have passed, but are not forgotten.
ARTILLERY MUSEUM:
The Artillery Museum, located in the Cherry Hill Armory will be reopened after the current renovation is completed.
COL Gerry Minchin (USA Retired) - LTC John 'Jake' Parvin (USA Retired)
