Dear Bonecrushers and loved ones,        I bring you greetings from Baghdad, Iraq.  My name is Captain Raymond E. Johnson, Jr., and I am the new Bravo Battery Commander.  I am writing to you in order to introduce myself and to help provide a smooth transition from one commander to another.        I had the privilege of taking over this outstanding battery from Captain Gary Pina on 25 February 2006 here in Baghdad.  I look forward to accomplishing many great things with the help and support of you and the Soldiers whom you represent.          My wife Felicia and I have been stationed at Fort Campbell for 2 years now.   Felicia is a Social Worker at Nashville and has a lot of experience working with individuals.  We have one daughter whom is 2, Holley.  Felicia and I pride in taking care of families; we and the great Bonecrusher’s FRG staff.  We truly understand how stressful a deployment can be, however I guarantee by us working as a team; the Bonecrusher Family Team will make this the best group in the 101st Airborne Division.  That is how confident I am; we can do it together.            What this means to you is that though we are now embarking upon a new path with me as the commander, between my wife and I we are well equipped with the knowledge and resources at Fort Campbell to successfully support our soldiers and their families during this command.  Though Felicia’s current position may keep her from having a more active roll in the FRG, she is more than willing to participate as a needed resource when time permits.          Here on the Forward Operating Base our soldiers are well provided for.  I am sure that your loved ones have told you about the amenities located on this FOB; an indoor swimming pool and sauna, a great gym complete with free-weight’s, weight machines and treadmills,  and internet access to remain in contact with loved ones just to name a few.        I thank you for supporting all of the soldiers in this battery, battalion, and brigade.  Our families are constantly on our minds.  The soldiers of Bravo Battery are doing great things to restore peace and rebuild Iraq.  Every one of us has had a great impact here.  It is important that we continue to work hard to rebuild this country, and with your support it makes the job here a little easier.        In closing, Felicia and I will keep the soldiers and families informed of events as information becomes available.  Do not listen to rumors or half-truths.  I know information is crucial and we will try to keep everyone informed, provide facts and put your mind at ease.        Please feel free to contact me if you have any concerns or need assistance via email at raymond.johnsonjr1@us.army.mil.                                                        Thank you,                                                      RAYMOND E. JOHNSON, JR.                                                      CPT, FA                                                      Commanding