How do I send iMessages via my phone number from my iPad 2 on iOS 6

I have an iPad 2, an iPad 3, and an iPhone 5 all running iOS 6.  I can send messages from my phone number from the iPad 3 and the iPhone 5 but the option is not available on the iPad 2.  I am signed in with the same Apple ID across all three devices. What am i doing wrong???

Here's the go to info on Massages app. Perhaps knowing your own kit you can figure out where the configuration on a device is incorrect.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3529

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