Dragon 1-4 ARB Family Readiness Group

Williamson County Adopt-a-Unit

2009-07-03T10:03:00.006-05:00

Major General Jeffery W. Hammond was the keynote speaker at the Welcome Home Celebration for the 1-4 ARB on June 27, 2009. The event was hosted by the Williamson County Adopt-a-Unit teams from the City of Hutto and the City of Taylor. General Hammond's speech received a standing ovation. We think the soldier who presented the U.S. Army Soldier's Creed is Spc Collins with the 4th Infantry Division. You can read a transcript of General Hammond's speech and see the video here.

1-4 ARB Soldiers Return Home

2009-06-06T22:00:00.002-05:00

Homecoming - June 4, 2009

2009-06-06T21:54:00.001-05:00

Lt. Col. Bennett Visits Texas State University

2008-11-13T19:49:00.005-06:00

Lt. Col. Brian Bennett and Amy Bennett preview a segment of team Homefront's video. We were honored to the Bennetts spend part of their precious leave time with our class.

Veterans Day - Nov. 11

2008-11-10T13:18:00.004-06:00

Hutto High School honored Veterans with a series of events for students and the community. LTC Brian Bennett recognized Principal Manny Lunoff and the City of Hutto for supporting the 1-4 ARB. Hutto High School also honors veterans, first responders and the troops with a Hall of Honor.

Vote!

2008-11-03T14:51:00.001-06:00

Take time to vote on Tuesday! It's one of our greatest freedoms - please don't ever take it for granted.

Lights....camera....action!

2008-10-17T15:44:00.002-05:00

Many of you will hit the road soon and cover some of the area 1-4 ARB events. Please take the time to introduce yourself to the Army families and the Adopt-a-Unit organizers. They are interested in meeting you and learning more about what you're doing. Even if you are just shooting stills, you might think about conducting some interviews for your project. Take some notes and listen for a good soundbite or quote you can use to convey the message.

Message from Iraq

2008-09-24T00:37:00.003-05:00

Wow.....what a surprise to receive a video message from Lt. Col. Brian Bennett. It's such an honor to be working on this class project. Please watch LTC Bennett's message of thanks to our students.

Hutto Adopt-a-Unit Events

2008-09-23T15:36:00.002-05:00

October 18 Olde Tyme Days in Hutto will host a booth for the Adopt A Unit Program

October 24 Photo Shoot with Team Hutto, Congressman Carter, Adopt A Unit sponsors and camo hippo in front of City Hall (picture to be blown up, signed by Congressman Carter and shipped to our 1 – 4 for Christmas

November 7 Hutto High School Football Game dedicated to the 1 – 4 Unit; Camo Hippo to be raffled off

November 11 Veteran’s Day Festivities hosted by HISD with our 1 – 4 being highlighted

November 27 Thanksgiving Day – Z-Tejas to host dinner for the 1 – 4 Unit with Team Hutto/Taylor participating

December 13 Holiday event for the 1 – 4 in Salado (Christmas stockings for the kiddos)

Shooting

2008-09-23T07:57:00.000-05:00

Shooting Exercise -

Great class last night. Please keep in mind how you felt in front of the camera....when you're behind the camera interviewing someone. Before you roll tape, consider the background of your subject, sound quality in the room or space and lighting. And remember the film clips about finding story and voice for your project.

Thanks Amy -

2008-09-16T10:39:00.000-05:00

A special thanks to Amy Bennett for sharing her insight and expertise about Army life, Family Readiness Groups and the 1-4 ARB. Please keep her comments in mind as you discuss the project with your team. There are so many great stories to tell. I challenge you to think creatively about how you can show and share the spirit of the families here on the homefront with the troops abroad.

Next week we will focus on visual elements of structure - shots, scenes and sequences. In the meantime, learn all you can about Family Readiness Groups and the 1-4 ARB. Also, please go through the producer training segments at current.com - these online units will give you some basic information. We will talk about this in class.

Project Update

2008-09-11T11:11:00.001-05:00

Please let me know the name of your contact from your team and send me the name of your blog. I will list the team blogs here so we can share info and ideas as we work on this exciting project.

Monday, September 15 - Amy Bennett, FRG Battalion Adviser is planning to visit the Round Rock campus to talk with our class. Please be prepared to ask her any questions you have about the Family Readiness Group and the 1-4 ARB.

Please check out some video from the 9/11/08 Patriot's Parade in Taylor, Texas.

Also, I interviewed Congressman John Carter about the adopt-a-unit program in Central Texas.