Fall 2012 The Expeditionary

SAMC gives to orphans

903rd em’barks’ on mission Battle reenacted The Fall Expeditionary

Commander 2012 Brig. Gen. Paul C. Hurley Command Sergeant Major CONTENTS Command Sgt. Maj. Robert F. Austin 4 Deputy Commander Col. James R. Ryan Nakdong River Battle Re-en- Chief of Staff actment Col. Roger Dansereau Brig. Gen. Paul C. Hurley, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command commanding general, and Maj. Gen. Kim Gil- young, Korea Army Academy at Yeongcheon commander, sign a memorandum of understanding Oct. 18 at the Ever- Public Affairs Officer green Community Club on Camp Walker. 6 501st Warpath exercise Maj. Francisco Naputi

Public Affairs NCOIC Sgt. 1st Class Bryant M. Maude

19th ESC Winter Formal Editor 8 Staff Sgt. B. Wesley Lewis 8 - Good Neighbors travels to Journalist Geoje Island Staff Sgt. Robert DeDeaux Sgt. Daniel Ferrer 12 - Area IV MP K-9 Training Cpl. Lim Sung-jun Pvt. Lee Sang-cheol

Interns Eom Ji-young Bernie McGrenahan signs autographs for Soldiers of Area 16 - SAMC visits orphanage Jeon Chae-rim IV following a comedic performance at the Kelly Gym on Camp Walker Dec. 11 addressing addiction, suicide, seek- ing help and recovery. The Expeditionary is an authorized publication 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command Pub- for the U.S. Army. Contents of the Expeditonary lic Affairs Office. 18 - HHC commands leaders are not official views of the Army or the 19th Ex- The Expeditionary welcomes columns, com- peditionary Sustainment Command. mentaries, articles, letters, and photos from read- The appearance of advertising in this publi- ers. cation does not constitute endorsement by the Follow us at... Department of the Army, the 19th Expeditionary http://19esc.korea.army.mil/19thESCHome.html 20 - 194th takes it to the range Command, or The Expeditionary of the products http://www.facebook.com/19thESC or services advertised. http://flickr.com/photos/19esc The editorial content of The Expeditionary is prepared edited, provided, and approved by the Cover photo by KATUSA Pfc. Kim, Jung-hwi

2 3 on each side, the U.S. and R.O.K. combined forc- Nakdong River Battle re-enactment es defended the Nakdong River line which gave an opportunity to regroup for a full- Area IV Soldiers join forces to honor veterans force attack. “I felt that the re-enactment helped me under- stand the sacrifices that the soldiers from Korea and the United Nations endured in order to pro- tect this country,” said Cpl. Armando A. Navarro, Staff Judge Advocate military justice non-commis- sioned officer in charge. “The realistic fighting and being on the actual grounds of the battle made the re-enactment come to life, and I was able to pic- ture just how truly frightening the battle must have been.” Before the re-enactment, Soldiers from the 19th ESC and ROKA performed the street march pa- rade to instill the sense of national security and unite the civil, government, and military participat- ing in the event. The19th ESC provided logistical and personnel support to the event in order to celebrate R.O.K.- U.S. friendship, show its support, and enhance the commitment and relationship between the two na- tions on the Korean peninsula.

Story and photos by, fiercest battle had been fought, to commemorate Cpl. Lim Sung-jun the fallen soldiers 62 years ago,” said Gen. Kim Yo-han, 2OC commanding general. “It was the WAEGWAN, South Korea - The Republic of Korea battle of life or death for the ROKA with nowhere to Army 2nd Operations Command hosted the Ko- retreat, and was also the first major victory where rean 62nd Annual Nakdong River Battle re-enact- the U.S. and R.O.K. allies defeated the North Ko- ment ceremony at Waegwan near Camp Carroll rean army.” Oct. 18 to commemorate one of the major battles The re-enactment started off with the recreation during the Korean War. of the Waegwan railway bridge demolition. During The re-enactment was performed by hundreds the Korean War, the U.S. 1st Cavalry Division de- of soldiers from the R.O.K. 201st Special Forces cided to stop the North Korean army from advanc- Brigade with help from Korean Augmentation To ing toward and subsequently decided to “I felt that the re-enactment helped me understand the sacri- fices that the Soldiers from Korea and the ,” Navarro said. the United States Army and U.S. soldiers from the demolish the railway bridge at Waegwan. 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command. The The actors divided up into North Korea soldiers, broad-scale event was to honor and commemo- South Korea soldiers and U.S. soldiers to re-en- rate the war veterans who fought in the battle. act the subsequent battle along the riverside of “We are here at the Nakdong River where the the Nakdong River. With hundreds of casualties 4 5 Story and photos by, events conducted in three phas- Staff Sgt. Robert Dedeaux es used to exercise 2nd ID’s war- 501st goes on a “WARPATH” time mission. 501st SBDE is the CAMP CARROLL, South Ko- primary sustainment element in rea— Unblinking grey eyes fol- the event of Contingency Opera- low along a digital map depicting tions. troop movements heading north “The S-3[operations cell] as is from South Korea. “Attention in commonly referred is the nu- the TOC!” The 501st Sustain- cleus, the center of all tactical ment Brigade Tactical Opera- and logistic operations,” said tions Center falls silent as Battle Drapeau a Northglenn, Colo., Cpt. Barbara Drapeau, briefs the native. “As the battle Captain crowded room concerning sig- I keep track of everything that nificant battle activity during the happens on the battlefield, in the last day of simulated war gam- TOC, then communicate that in- ing exercise, Warpath II held at formation with the Commander, Camp Carroll, Oct 6 2012. the battalions and the other staff The 501st Sustainment sections” Kelvin Broadnax, 501st SBDE Brigade Operations Cell uses During the Field and Simulated Operations Sergeant Major. Field and Simulated Training ex- Training exercises the Opera- “Teamwork, effective commu- ercises to improve operating pro- tions cell is also responsible for nication, and proper situational cedures in preparation wargam- developing, coordinating, track- awareness are essential to im- ing exercise, Warpath III. ing and executing the necessary proving ourselves as an Opera- “The 501st SBDE began plans and objectives based on tions Cell.” Warpath training and prepara- the Commanders guidance. Correct management and dis- tions in mid September and will “Not only do we make the plans tribution of information received from higher headquarters and “Understanding and assessing ... are par- lower echelons assist us in the amount on the battlefield,” Navarro said. pursuit of successful mission accomplishment, whether in an continue at select locations in the we have to ensure they are exercise or in real conflict, ex- Republic of Korea to train on the implemented and that the sub- plained Broadnax. 2nd Infantry Division designed ordinate units are communicat- The Brigade Commander has exercise scenarios in order to ing with us,” explained Drapeau outlined several key tasks that provide a trained and ready “Sergeant Major is added en- must be accomplished during force to support 2nd ID and the forcement in the TOC and steps these exercises, as the Opera- 8th Army,” said Drapeau, 501st in if we are not getting what we tions cell they must ensure the SBDE Operations Officer serv- need.” training objectives are met. ing as one of her Brigades Battle The 501st SBDE has four sub- “Visualization, Understanding, Captains. ordinate battalions normally par- and Assessing the Brigade’s Warpath is a series of Simulat- ticipating in the exercises from mission on the battlefield are ed and Command Post training different locations around the paramount to our success,” said Korean Peninsula. Each unit has Broadnax the Operations Cell’s a subordinate Operations cell senior noncommissioned offi- with a Sergeant Major that must cer, listing areas he will empha- continue to keep the brigade in- sis during Warpath III in addition formed. to the commanders training ob- “The hub of information during jectives,” Broadnax said. any exercise exists within the Operations Cell,” said Sgt. Maj. 6 7 19th ESC Hail and Farewell

19th ESC Winter Formal

8 9 “I feel honored that I was ap- preciated by two different coun- ROK, U.S. seize the day for sports tries. It makes me want to con- tinue meeting and exceeding the Senior leaders meet for friendly competition standard and do the best I can for the ROK counterparts and KATUSAs,” said Spc. Tiago D. Pereira, 19th ESC G-2 intelli- gence analyst. Following the award cere- mony, the Area IV RSG, led by Cheong, formed a soccer team to play members of 19th ESC, led by Capt. James Acevedo, Headquarters and Headquar- ters Company commander, in a friendly match. Team members from both “It was a good event and I ap- future relationship between the sides shook hands at the end preciate that they took their time ROK and U.S. of the match in which score was and set this up.” “I think since we got familiar with not kept. The event closed with a each other for today’s event, the “I love hanging out with ROK lunch on the soccer field where later work will be much easier,” Army folks. They are great of- Cheong and Acevedo shared Cheong said. “My goal is that all ficers and great non-commis- their thoughts about the day’s the U.S. Army officers and NCOs sioned officers,” Acevedo said. event and possibilities for the in the 19th ESC get to know the

Story and photos by, be familiar so that the later work activities. Pvt. Lee Sang-cheol that needs collaboration can be The event started with award- done easily based on active co- ing letters of appreciation to six , South Korea – The operation from both sides.” said U.S. soldiers: Sgt. Daniel Ty- Area IV Republic of Korea Army Lt. Col. Cheong Se-kwan, Area ler, Staff Sgt. Teresa Williams, Support Group hosted a ROK- IV RSG commander through a Spc. Mattew Jones, Spc. Tiago U.S. Mutual Relationship Day at translator. Pereira, Pfc. Brittney Long and Victory Field on Camp Henry The day involved senior Pfc. Darren Stewart. They were “I think since we got familiar with each other for today’s event, the later work will be much easier,” Cheong said. Nov. 16 to strengthen their leaders from the Area IV RSG chosen due to their contributions friendship. and members of the 19th Ex- of reinforcing the ROK-U.S. “The purpose of today’s event peditionary Sustainment Com- combined operations capabili- is to get to know each other and mand participating in different ties in Area IV. 10 11 forms, so has the dog-handler teaching them how to load a program. Soldiers have begun SINGARS radio, how to fire MPs em’bark’ on a mission to be chosen for a new 31K, mili- their weapon…and also teach tary dog-handler MOS, program them how to work an animal 903rd preps juniors to be next generation through a selection process to who sometimes will listen to you, Story and photos by, into the cage and take on the “You’re trying to take two people be a dog-handler at the begin- sometimes won’t listen to you, Staff Sgt. B. Wesley Lewis snarling challenge of befriending and mesh them together. Each ning of their military career. bites and likes to chase his tail,” one of the 903rd veterans. dog has its own quirks, its own “During AIT, it was put out that Webster said. CAMP CAR- personalities they were going to do a selection “I believe the Army’s motto has ROLL, South and has good process off everyone who was always been ‘Train as you Fight,’ New MP dog-handlers that ar- Korea – In the days and bad interested which was like 40-60 so even with a dog I try to train rive to Korea for their one-year military envi- days,” said Pvt. people. You couldn’t have any like it’s real life,” Hargrove (2 ½ tour are on a tight timeline to ronment on the 1st Class Greg- failures and had to be first- years) said. “You have to obtain mission capability and be Korean penin- ory K. Taflinger, certified in their functional areas. sula, joint oper- partnered with “Even with a dog, I train like it’s real The Army K-9 mission in Area ations between Uran. “Uran is life,” Hargrove said. IV allows the seasoned NCOs countries and definitely an Al- to pass their tricks of the trade branches are pha dog who time GOs on everything. It was get creative to implement ways to fresh batch of junior dog-han- a daily routine wants to be in mainly based off interviews with to get this dog to do things you dlers. from the sea to charge, so my drill sergeants who were K-9,” want it to do.” “How we train in through con- the DMZ. first month here Taflinger said. Once a team can operate as a tinuity. What I learned as a dog- One of the it was battle of The new aspect of having ju- single unit, they can then move handler I applied as a training most important the wits.” nior Soldiers in the ranks of mili- on to training their K-9 in their NCO, and what I learned as a relationships “You can tell tary working dog detachments mission specialty as either a pa- training NCO and dog-handler, that exist within a Soldier what has put a new enface on training, trol-drug detector dog or patrol- I applied as a kennel master,” the Army as a to do, and they especially when working with a explosive detector dog. Webster said. critical element have a general partner that does not differenti- “We’ll get them certified un- “Our NCOs are very forth giving in the defense of concept of what ate between scenarios and real der a dog team. They know the with information. The thing with the Republic of to do. You can missions. basics…how to search for ex- K-9 is that there is a million ways Korea is not be- tell a dog what “For our skill level-1 Soldiers, plosives, find narcotics and bite to get the same thing done with tween Soldiers to do, but if it’s a task to train them one as people, but it is more defined in the dog. They’re always throwing but with man’s he’s not getting a Soldier and two as a dog-han- scenario training once they get us tools, advice and guidance to best friend. something out dler at the same time. So you’re certified,” Webster said. progress with training the dogs The 903rd of it, he’s not as well as being better Soldiers,” Military Work- going to do it. Taflinger said. ing Dog De- That’s why you When the final product of NCOs tachment, 501st have to build a training juniors and juniors train- Sustainment report, so the ing their counterparts is summed Brigade is re- dog wants to do up, the Soldiers have taken Army sponsible for it for you,” said equipment and turned it into so sniffing out and Sgt. Daniel E. much more. taking care of Hargrove, part- “You become very attached to problems in nered up with- them. You work with them every Area IV through the cohesive “We try to do 30 days of report Tristen. day. I know if something hap- teams of their Military Police dog with the dog…playing with him, Historically, Army military work- pens to me on patrol, he’ll be handlers and K-9s. bathing him, feeding him, just ing dog handlers have been MPs there. He’s the best battle buddy However, before each team letting him get to know us, so we that could obtain the dog handler you could ever have,” Taflinger can move, shoot and communi- have obedience to us,” said Sgt. skill identifier once they were a said. cate on an esprit-de-corps lever, 1st Class William Webster, ken- non-commissioned officer. these dog-handlers must step nel master. As the Army constantly trans- 12 13 Around Team 19

14 15 Scott D. Coyle, who dressed himself up as a Santa Claus, SAMC delivers Christmas joy as he hand-carried the candy to each room. Elite NCOs visit Korean orphanage with Santa “It was my first time ever visiting Story and photos by, the orphanage, and I feel awe- Cpl. Lim Sung-jun some and happy to see the kids smile when I give them choco- DAEGU, South Korea – Area lates,” said Coyle, 188th Military IV Sergeant Audie Murphy Club Police Company. “I think it is re- members visited the Love and ally meaningful for the Soldiers Hope Orphanage, the largest to come and show their face, childcare facility in Daegu, Dec. volunteer a time with the kids 16 to give back to the local com- who don’t get out.” munity during the holiday sea- Children in the facility gathered son. around the Santa while SAMC “The purpose of our visit is to members gave kids warm em- spread the spirit of Christmas braces and took photos together and share our love by spend- while they toured around the fa- Vernon J. Alcorn, SAMC mem- is all about. I will come here defi- ing some time with very special cility. ber from the 19th Expeditionary nitely as often as I can.” kids,” said Sgt. 1st Class Laura “I think it was a great time to Sustainment Command, one of Soldiers who would like to try B. Pena, SAMC member from get out and see the kids, give the SAMC members. “I really out for the SAMC can talk with 498th Combat Sustainment Sup- something that somebody does love to see the kids get smiles local members or their unit first port Battalion. “For the past two not have,” said Sgt. 1st Class on their face, and it is what this sergeant. Christmases, SAMC has donat- ed toys and clothes to orphan- ages and welfare centers in the area, and today’s visit is also an extension of our efforts to help the people in need.” The Area IV SAMC’s orphanage visit coincided with various other groups. Soldiers from various units in Area IV, students from Daegu American School and personnel from Christian organi- zations were also invited to the event. SAMC is an elite group of non- commissioned officers in the U.S. Army who fulfill one of the pillars of the club by being active in community relations. The event started with welcom- Christmas to you all. There are a while the group had a chance to ing remarks by Mr. Park Hun- lot of children out there who des- partake in some refreshments. cheol, Love and Hope Orphan- perately need help from us so let Next the SAMC toured around age president. us pray for them,” Park said. to each room in the orphanage “I really appreciate everyone Following the speech, the kids with other participants to pass who came out here today to performed for the group by danc- out Christmas chocolates to the show your support so Merry ing and singing Christmas carols kids. The group was led by Sgt. 16 17 Being a company commander of a HHC has its obstacles, es- HHC commander leads 19th ESC pecially when it is the largest for- ward-deployed multicomponent Acevedo sets example for all ranks ESC in the U.S. Army. “The most challenging thing for a company commander is to lead your peers and your seniors. But as long as you follow the Army procedures and regulations, and you do it with right purpose, they will follow my intent,” Acevedo said. “One more thing is that it is all about support you get. If you show that you care about the company and show them your leadership, they will follow.” improve this company.” said 1st land trip, Hawaii beach trip, de- At any given point that someone Sgt. Yolanda Y. Brown, HHC first militarized zone trip, Easter egg could happen to come across an sergeant. hunt and Halloween party. HHC formation, they could see “He is a quiet professional of “Acevedo supports all the fam- Acevedo educating his troops, immense credibility, strong and ily programs that are available throwing punches and kicks as agile who fearlessly leads from through the Army community part of the taekwondo physical the front,” said Staff Sgt. Josh- service and local agencies,” said training days he implemented, or ua A. Fernandez, HHC safety Rosa I. Martinez, HHC Family being part of his soldiers’ train- non-commissioned officer. “He Readiness Group support as- ing like jumping out the hum- always leads from the front es- sistant. “He is fully involved in vee egress assistance trainer at pecially during the times when the FRG and strives to ensure Camp Carroll. hardship was to be shared … that all the HHC, 19th ESC fam- Story and photos by, HHC, 19th ESC July 2011. tional officer who is responsible “He always tries to maintain road marches, field training ex- ily members are well informed Cpl. Lim Sung-jun “When I applied for the posi- for the training, operations, and close cooperation with the mem- ercises and leading the ‘A’ group about things that are occurring tion of company commander logistics of the company as well bers of the HHC for any missions in ability group runs every Mon- in Area IV.” CAMP HENRY, South Korea along with another six or seven as the morale and welfare of the or thoughts on what he can do to day.” - Every Friday morning Capt. officers, Col. Cotter [19th ESC soldiers and their families. During his tenure as com- “He is a quiet pro- James Acevedo, Headquarters deputy commander at that time] “I have a lot of responsibili- mander, Acevedo took his war- and Headquarters Company, asked me a few questions about ties, but at the same time, it is time mission of providing ad- fessional of im- 19th Expeditionary Sustainment the command and what other dif- very rewarding when I can help ministrative and logistic support mense credibility,” Command commander, steps in ferent duty titles I held during my soldiers and their families by to the 19th ESC headquarters front of his company and looks career,” Acevedo said. “I told him satisfying their needs and make to new areas. He implemented Fernandez said. into a formation of soldiers with a what my intentions are and that I procedures or conditions for the the plan to deploy the company Now at the end of his command high density of senior non-com- was very interested in serving as better,” Acevedo said. “Once you to Camp Carroll for Key Resolve and looking back, he feels proud missioned officers and field 12, and Gimhae in Ulchi Free- of the accomplishments that he dom Guardian 12. has achieved. “I have a lot of responsibilities, but at the same time, it is Acevedo, a husband and fa- “I have definitely improved our very rewarding when I can help Soldiers,” Acevedo said. ther of two kids, gave as much capabilities of command and attention to families and esprit control on the move as a com- grade officers. a company commander who has leave the company command de corps by providing multiple pany level. Also, we improved Acevedo, who has worked in a chance to lead soldiers.” and become a staff officer, you opportunities for everyone in the integrations from the families multiple command positions dur- Commanding around 250 sol- don’t have the same opportunity his unit to become familiar with to the Korean culture,” Acevedo ing his first tour in Korea, was diers at a time as a company to influence people in positive the Korean culture. He included said. selected and took command of commander, he is a multifunc- ways.” many events such as an Ever- 18 19 Providers “fight tonight” 194th aims to sharpen skills Story and photo by Snowden, whose main job said Snowden. “It gave us a way Sgt. Danielle Ferrer was to train Soldiers on their forward and ideas on how to bet- assigned crew served weapons ter ourselves and the team.” CAMP HUMPHREYS, South during range week spent much According to Snowden, not Korea – It was a busy week of the exercise on the ranges only did the training help identify for 194th Combat Sustainment with the Soldiers. Although the shortcomings, but it also gave Support Battalion, 501st Sus- field training exercise was an Soldiers the opportunity to expe- tainment Brigade, as they con- overall success, it did not come rience real world training. ducted range week at the Story without some obstacles. The “This kind of training offers the Live Fire Com- soldiers a very plex at Warrior real possibility Base Nov 26 on the Korean – Nov 30. The peninsula,” week-long ex- Snowden said. ercise was con- “It reinforces ducted to help the fact that this Soldiers famil- war has never iarize and qual- ended and at ify on all indi- any time full Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III vidual and crew scale conflict visited visited Camp Carroll Nov. 5 to meet with served weap- can erupt.” Soldiers of Area IV, tour motor pools and facilities ons systems. Not only did hold a townhall meeting where he addressed is- Those weap- the training pro- sues with Soldiers, civilians and family members. ons include M2, vide true-to-life M249, M240B, scenarios, but MK-19 which it also stressed will be mounted the importance on military ve- of successfully hicles during convoy operations. Soldiers braved the frigid tem- qualifying on an assigned weap- For Sgt Cameron Snowden, peratures, but the dry weather on during convoy operations. Intelligence Staff noncommis- caused many brush fires which “This training provides real sioned officer-in -charge, HHC causes some of the ranges to world numbers and mission re- 194th CSSB, training of this type close down for long periods of quirements,” said Snowden. He provided Soldiers with an op- time until it was safe to continue. goes on to say that from a lo- portunity to get comfortable with In spite of the drawbacks, the gistician standpoint, being pro- their assigned weapon. Providers managed to pull ficient on assigned weapons is “This kind of training offers sol- through and successfully qualify crucial when conducting convoy diers the chance to fire weapon every Soldier without any inci- operations to re-supply units at systems that are new to them,” dents or injuries. For, the training the front lines should conflict said Snowden. “It reinforces the offered some vital lessons. ever erupt. “Knowing how much fact that this war has never end- “The training allowed us to ‘beans and bullets’ it takes to ed and at any time full scale con- identify our shortcomings as a fight a war gives a logistician an flict can erupt.” staff and as individual Soldiers,” accurate view of the scale of this kind of war.” 20 21