19th CERFP-Indiana

09/20/2023

The CERFP had the opportunity to participate in a safety exercise at the Indiana National Guard Joint Force Headquarters today. Our Soldiers are always willing to help and we love new experiences like this! Indiana Army National Guard

09/17/2023

Beautiful day for Major Wegner, the CERFP commander, to be promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. Great to see his family and recognize a great commander.

09/16/2023

Major Vorm, the CERFP Deputy Commander, presents SGT Brownson with an Army Achievement Medal in front of his unit the 1313th engineer company. SGT Brownson took on extra time this summer to help the CERFP succeed and we made sure his unit knew it. Thank you! 1313th Engineer Company

09/16/2023

We present The Adjuntant Generals award and plaque of appreciation for all the delicious food provided for our diversity day booth.

09/11/2023

SPC Ajiromoke and 1LT Anene are recognized by The Adjuntant General of Indiana, Major General Lyles. They did a great job with the 81st Troop Command diversity day booth. He presented them with an award of appreciation for the Nigerian Restaurant that catered for the event as well as the award for being the most creative booth at the event. We couldn’t be more proud of our Soldiers and the knowledge and experience they share with us. Indiana Army National Guard

09/09/2023

SSG Smith and MAJ Zell work to keep the Joint Incident Site Communications Capability (JISCC) team upto date. They are Air Force-trained communication specialists that allow the CERFP to have complete cell, data, and radio communications when everything else around them is destroyed or out of service during disaster response.

09/08/2023

Come join the CERFP 5k fun run Fridays! All are welcome and we have many Soldiers at different paces. Indiana Army National Guard

08/31/2023

Congratulations to the CERFP and 81st Troop Command for taking home the most creative booth award from The Adjuntant General at Diversity day today.

08/31/2023

Come visit the 81st Troop Command booth at the Indiana National Guard Diversity Day. We have two first generation Nigerian Soldiers serving up authentic Nigerian cuisine and talking about their culture and experiences.

08/30/2023

The CERFP full-time staff doing their quarterly height and weight measurements to make sure they are within the army standard. With the demands of modern life, it’s good to have battle buddies that keep you accountable.

08/23/2023

Great video of our Soldiers and the TAG match from the past weekend.

Indiana National Guard members come together to compete in the Adjutant General's (TAG) Match at Camp Atterbury, Edinburgh, Ind., Aug. 18-20, 2023. TAG Match...

08/20/2023

We are proud of our CERFP Soldiers competing in the annual Adjutant General's marksmanship match (TAG Match) this year. Not only did we get 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the state, all our Soldiers were in the top 20 and earned their Governors 20 tabs.

08/04/2023

Another amazing annual training for the CERFP. It’s hard to cram so much into two weeks but our Soldiers are ready for anything and always do it with a smile on their face!

08/03/2023

SGM Davis gets sworn in by Major General Winslow, Commanding General of 81st Troop Command. He re-enlisted for six more years, bringing his total service time to 32 years. Thank you for all you do for us and your service to the nation! Indiana Army National Guard

08/01/2023

07/30/2023

CERFP BN staff enjoys their two mile ACFT run this morning.

07/05/2023

United Front 23 close out, if these photos and posts interest you. Please don’t hesitate to contact us about joining the team!

07/01/2023

CERFP and our Israeli guests got some much needed downtime before they had to fly back home. We made a lot of friendships and can’t wait to visit them next year at United Front 24!

06/30/2023

The closing ceremony for United Front 2023. It was an amazing time and we made a lot of friends. A big thank you to Israel Defense Forces, Indiana USAR Task Force #1, and Monroe County Fire for coming to it and teaching us so much! Indiana Army National Guard

06/29/2023

Our Israeli partners had a chance to tour the Indiana War Memorials and take in the city. They are very interested in everything that has made us what we are today. Indiana Army National Guard

06/29/2023

Training often calls us away from our families and friends. The CERFP does it’s best to keep each other in mind and celebrate as a family as well. Happy Birthday SSG Snider! Glad you could share your special day with us at Camp Atterbury!

06/28/2023

The CERFP performs night rescue as part of their 24hr emergency response training at United Front 23 with Israel and Indiana Task Force 1. Indiana Army National Guard

06/28/2023

The Commander presents a Battalion Coin to SGT Brownson of the 1313th Engineer Company for all his help preparing for United Front 2023.

06/26/2023

Major Vorm, the Deputy Commander of the CERFP giving a brief to 140 individuals from Israel, Monroe County Fire Department, Indiana Task Force One, and the CERFP. This was simulating an emergency brief to the force, the night before convoying onto a disaster site to rescue civilians.

06/26/2023

United Front 23 is in full swing, great training with our Israeli and Indiana Task Force One partners!

06/24/2023

CERFP full-time staff taking their Army Combat Fitness Test. The CERFP is a demanding mission that holds our Soldiers and Airmen to a high physical fitness standard.

06/22/2023

CERFP staff setting up our training lanes with Indiana Task Force 1. We’re never afraid to get our hands dirty!

06/21/2023

The CERFP concluded our Israeli Search and Rescue Medical Course today. Israel, CERFP members from NY, IL, LA, PR, Indiana Task Force One, and local first responders all worked in tandem to rescue victims from the simulation of a terrorist attack destroying a building. Our full time staff members even had the privilege of being real world role players! Indiana Army National Guard

06/12/2023

The CERFP had a three way mission this weekend. We participated in a multi country, state, and agency exercise at Muscatatuck Training Center called Homeland Defender 2023. The experience and knowledge gained was beyond anything we could have imagined.

On top of all that we had an evaluation from National Guard Bureau of our Fatality Search and Recovery Team(FSRT). While we participated with them in the whole three day process we also had the Kentucky FSRT going through an evaluation with us as their supporting battalion. We are proud to say that both teams Airmen passed with flying colors, maxing out their grade on 5 of the 6 categories! We couldn’t be more proud of them. The CERFP is always ready! Indiana Army National Guard 181st Intelligence Wing

06/11/2023

The CERFP had its Change of Command this weekend. Saying farewell to Lieutenant Colonel Michael Hall, his impact on the battalion has been deep and long lasting. An inspiration to all of us, we wish him well on his journey into Army War College!

We welcome Major Ben Wegner as the incoming commander. The CERFP is a unique command and we have no doubt he will lead us on to great things and amazing results. Your Soldiers and Airmen look forward to you continuing to polish the Jewel of 81st Troop Command!

12/04/2022

The staff went to throw axes and say farewell to SSG VillanuevaGarcia, SSG Belstra, MSG Brown, and CPT Hainje this weekend. This will be their last drill with us, they’re all on to new chapters. It’s been a pleasure serving with each of you and we hope you visit often.

12/03/2022

Holiday lunch for the 19th CERFP.

12/03/2022

After 23 amazing years of service and an incredible career, Major Orman is hanging up his uniform. The CERFP and many more all came out for an emotional farewell. He’s leaving with a car load of gifts and awards, good thing he brought all five of his kids to carry them!

Major Orman enjoy your well earned retirement! Hope you have those caviar, honey, and champagne nights!

11/07/2022

Farewell to another amazing member of the Battalion staff. Staff Sergeant Dowell will start his AGR career with his new unit in Bloomington. Have fun!

11/06/2022

United Front 2022 annual training exercise! In Tel Aviv, Israel, Soldiers, and Airmen from the 19th CERFP and Indiana Task Force 1 members completed search and rescue training hosted by the Israel Defense Force Home Front Command. Training days consisted of round-robin training, with the final movement being a live exercise of members working together to rescue simulated victims from the rubble of a fallen building in a 24 hr operational period.

United Front has brought great cross-training with Israeli forces since 2012. We look forward to this yearly as it builds and strengthens relationships through field training exercises!

10/29/2022

The Commander addressing the Battalion before it goes into its official External Evaluation that happens only once every three years. All the graders from across the country spoke very highly of the Indiana CERFP and everyones hard work resulted in the Battalion getting the highest grade possible in every area they evaluated(only 4 teams in the country over the past 9 years have done this). We appreciate all the countless hours from every Soldier and Airmen in the 381st Military Police Company, 438th Chemical Company, Det 1 181st Medical Group, and The 181st Communications Flight. The 19th CERFP will be Always Ready! 381st Military Police CO CS The 438th Chemical Company 181st Intelligence Wing

10/27/2022

State Command Sergeant Major Shetler visited the CERFP during our EXEVAL training today. He awarded our Sergeant First Class Brown with a State Coin and congratulated him on his soon to be Master Sergeant promotion. Great to see our members being recognized and grow.

10/19/2022

Congratulations to Sergeant Johannes Belstra. He was recognized by The Adjuntant General of Indiana today and received the Battalion Retention NCO of Year award. His work for Soldiers on a daily basis never goes unnoticed.

10/06/2022

Farewell to an amazing Medical NCO today. SGT Victoria Jordan’s last day in the office, best of luck on your new AGR journey!

10/06/2022

Congratulations to Major Thomas Vorm on his promotion to Major, we welcome him to the 19th CERFP as the new Deputy Commander. We are excited to have you back! He was previously the Administrative Officer of the Battalion.