Operation Jump Start and the 123rd MPAD
The 123rd MPAD has several soldiers serving in a variety of positions on Operation Jump Start (OJS). The jobs performed by MPAD members range from Command Information support, to operating remote cameras observing the U.S. border. The 123rd MPAD is proud to have its members serving the State and Nation through volunteer assignments on Operation Jump Start.
about the securus
The official monthly newsletter of Operation Jump Start – Arizona is called SECURUS andwas created by SSG Seth Israel of the 123MPAD. Originally, SSG Israel was asked to create a joint Command Information publication for Task Force Sidewinder (one of 5 Task Forces at that time). After the first issue was released, Brig. General Whittington quickly recognized it was a publication worthy to represent the entire OJS mission for the state of Arizona.
Receiving further endorsements from State Adjutant General, Army Major General Rataczak, it was decided the production of SECURUS should become the responsibility of the state PAO. The September issue marked the last issue of SECURUS under the supervision of SSG Israel and SPC Samuel Castro.
The 123MPAD is proud to have two of their own lead by example in establishing what a joint publication can and should represent.
Please click the link to the Arizona National Guard website for information on receiving the latest issue of Securus and visit the following websites for additional information on the OJS mission.
