www.hood.army.mil/1stcavdiv/ Telling the MND-Baghdad Story Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007 Pencils, paper bring smiles to Baghdad children By Staff Sgt. Mary Rose their hands. While the Soldiers open to taking whatever the give them they'll take any- 7th MPAD interacted with the horde of Soldiers had to give them thing," said Spc. Jason children they tried to teach whether it was an English Davenport, a medic for CAMP SLAYER, Iraq - them English words, to help word, a smile or better yet, a An infantry unit from the with communication. pen. Kentucky Army National For the children, they were "It doesn't matter what you See Smiles Page 4 Guard spent the morning of Jan. 14 not patrolling the streets of Baghdad like they usually do, but delivering supplies to local school children. Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry Regiment, loaded up an up- armored Light Medium Tactical Vehicle with wooden crates full of backpacks, pen- cils, pens, rulers and notepads. Then they headed out to the Al Hamdaniyah School with an entourage of humvees for secu- rity. The troops arrived a little early for school, but it didn't take long for the children to start coming in from all direc- tions to greet the Soldiers. The children seemed excit- (Photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Rose, 7th MPAD) ed to see the Soldiers and asked Sgt. 1st Class Bill Bowen, a native of Stanton, Ky., of 1st Bn, 149th Inf. Reg. Kentucky for pens by pretending they Army National Guard, hands out candy and gum to children sitting outside the Al were writing on paper with Hamdaniyah School in western Baghdad Jan. 14. Army Material Command Band makes stop for Soldiers at FOB Normandy By Spc. Ryan Stroud Operating Base Normandy, in the Diyala FOBs and bring entertainment to those 3-1 Cav. Public Affairs province in Iraq, during their tour to pro- who might not get the chance to see those vide entertainment to the Soldiers who's acts," he added. MUQDADIYA, Iraq -- Sounds of FOBs are not normally visited by enter- The band, who specializes in many rock, pop and rhythm and blues music tainment guest. different styles of music, performed a long filled the cold Iraqi night sky as Soldiers "We have deployed many times and set of cover songs from some of today's top from the 6-9 Armored Reconnaissance have noticed that many FOBs are not get- artist like Christina Aguilera and Kelly Squadron, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st ting any musicians or entertainers," said Clarkson, along with rock songs from Cavalry Division, crammed into a small Staff Sgt. Daniel Moyer, Raw Material's harder bands, such as Rage Against the chapel for a night of music provided by the non-commissioned officer in charge. Machine, said Moyer."This time around, 389th Army Material Command Band, "The big entertainers go to the big 'Raw Material,' Jan. 14. areas, such as FOB Anaconda and The band made the stop at Forward Baghdad, and we wanted to go to smaller See Band, Page 3 Page 2 News Jan. 20, 2007

(Photo by Staff Sgt. Angela McKinzie, 2-10 Mtn. Public Affairs) “Hey little guy!” Sgt. Ryan Brubaker, plans noncommissioned officer in charge with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), talks with his wife Heidi and 5-month-old son, Carter, during a private video telecommunication conference Jan. 13 at Camp Striker, Iraq. Brubaker is one many Commando troops who participated in the monthly VTC available to Soldiers.

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Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Joseph F. Fil, Jr. Contact the Daily Charge at VOIP 242-4093, DSN 318-847-2855 or e- Public Affairs Officer: Lt. Col. Scott Bleichwehl mail [email protected]. Command Information Supervisor: Master Sgt. Dave Larsen NCOIC, Print Production: Staff Sgt. Mary Rose The Daily Charge is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. Army. Contents of Editor: Sgt. Michael Garrett the Daily Charge are not necessarily official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Staff Writers: Sgt. Nicole Kojetin, Spc. L.B. Edgar, Spc. Shea Butler Pfc. Jeffrey Government, Department of Defense, Department of the Army or the 1st Cavalry Division. Ledesma, Pfc. Ben Gable, Pfc. William Hatton All editorial content of the Daily Charge is prepared, edited, provided and approved by the Contributing Writer:Spc. Ryan Stroud 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs Office. Page 3 News Jan. 20, 2007

Baghdad in Brief

Iraqi Army troops find, det- onate IED in Adhamiyah FORWARD OPERATING BASE LOYALTY, Iraq - Iraqi Army patrolling an eastern neighborhood of the Iraqi capital discovered an improvised explo- sive device Jan. 18. Troops from the 2nd Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division found the device in the Adhamiyah district of eastern Baghdad at approximately 12:45 p.m. The homemade bomb was destroyed. Joint effort provides locals medical care in Lutifiyah LUTIFIYAH, Iraq - Coalition forces teamed up with Iraqi Army troops to provide medical assistance to (Photo by Chaplain (Capt.) Soon Jung, 6-9 ARS, 3-1 Cav.) "Raw Material," entertains the Soldiers of 6-9 ARS, 3rd BCT, 1st Cav. Div., residents here at the South Lutifiyah as they crammed into a small chapel for a night of music, Jan. 14. Clinic Jan. 17. Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 4th Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division and 'First Team' Soldiers entertained by 'Raw Material' the military transition team from 2nd morale out here and people were having a Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Band decent time relaxing and dancing. It was Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, From Page 1 pretty good." 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) we wanted to do some harder material," "It was nice to see entertainment at a treated 215 residents for common ail- continued Moyer. "We've covered Rage small FOB," said Pfc. John Thomas, HHT, ments during the operation. Against the Machine and Drowning Pool, 6-9. "It seems like bigger FOBs always get but we also have been performing old R&B the visitors so it was nice to have someone Iraqi Army, troops search like Tina Turner and Chaka Chan." come out here and be recognized." mosque near Bahbahani "Our set-list evolves from what we "I liked that they mixed it up a lot," KALSU, Iraq - Iraqi security forces think the Soldiers want to hear in the field said Thomas. "They had something for and Multi-National Division - Baghdad and from our own personal musical back- everyone." troops conducted a cordon and search at grounds," said Sgt. Joseph Krafft, 389th "I think it was pretty good that they a mosque near Bahbahani, looking to AMC. "Since we have people who like played an assortment of music," added capture terrorists Jan. 18. different types of music, we all influence Shawgo. "Not everyone likes the same Iraqi forces entered the mosque the set-list in different ways." thing but they played something for every- while paratroopers from Company C, "A lot of what our group performs also one." 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry depends on the vocal styling's we have to Both Moyer and Krafft said playing Regiment conducted an outer cordon work with from our singers," added Moyer. for the Soldiers is always a pleasure and during the search. The Iraqi forces "We try to integrate as many genres of one of the most fulfilling parts of their entered the mosque without force. music into our set." jobs. During their search of the facility, they Raw Material, who consists of percus- "Coming out here and playing for found no weapons or suspects. sion, brass, keyboards and electric guitars, those Soldiers who are out there everyday The operation was conducted based played for hours to a crowd of dancing on convoys or conducting raids; it's a great on a tip. These operations respect the Soldiers. Their mission to entertain and feeling," Moyer said."We really try to sanctity of mosques by taking precau- raise the morale of the Soldiers was bring joy to the Soldiers through our tions to minimize damage to property achieved. music," he added. and disruption of legitimate activities "It was entertaining," said Pfc. Lucas "Coming out here and providing enter- when operating around such holy sites. Shawgo, Headquarters and Headquarters tainment for those who are out on the front Troop, 6-9 ARS. "It brought some needed lines, it feels good. Page 4 News Jan. 20, 2007 Kentucky Soldiers bring school supplies to young locals Smiles From Page 1 Company C. The children, with their pants tucked into their socks to keep from getting muddy, are willing to take what the Soldiers give because they have so little themselves. Their nine-room school house has 310 students, water damage, no elec- tricity, no running water, no heat and many of its windows broken out, said Maj. Chris Cline, a civil affairs officer with the unit. Along with all the damage, there is no money being given to the school to fix the problems. Spc. Jason Davenport guards the pens in the sleeve of his uniform while "The teachers haven't been paid in children attending the Al Hamdaniyah School in Baghdad try to get them. three months," said Cline a native of unloaded the LMTV and played with populated areas around Baghdad, due to Hodgenville, Ky. Despite that, he said the children, until it was time for class- security issues. "We need security," the the teachers still come in to teach the es to begin. The children filed into the teacher said. "With security, we can children who attend the school. cold classrooms, after collecting their make better education." The supplies from U.S. Soldiers are new supplies and waited for the teach- Security and lack of financial assis- the only thing the school has received ers to join them for their studies. tance wasn't the only problem the in months, according to a teacher at the One of the teachers, who spoke school had; they had children with school. through an interpreter, said there is no medical needs. While at the school, troops school being held in many of the more Davenport assisted two girls who had ailments, but because of the limited resources on hand, he referred them to the Civil Military Operations Center's free medical clinic for local Iraqis. "It is important for them to know that we are here to help them," said Davenport a native of Barbourville, Ky. Even though the school is barely operational, 1st Lt. Robert Andersen, a civil affairs officer with the regiment, said he was impressed with the number of students still attending. "For a war going on and so many children to still be in school, it shows that parents do care about the future of their children, which is a good thing," said the native of Elizabethtown, Ky. "We could be here a hundred years and not make a dent if they don't want to help themselves," Davenport noted. (Photos by Staff Sgt. Mary Rose, 7th MPAD) He said the teachers' dedication to the Sgt. 1st Class Danny Page, 1st Bn, 149th Inf. Reg., Kentucky Army National children at the Al Hamdaniyah School Guard, stands next to school supplies to be handed out to more than 300 is an example of what Iraq needs to get children who attend the Al Hamdaniyah School in Baghdad Jan. 14. back on its feet. Page 5 Sports Jan. 20, 2007 Failure from forecasting, Final Four futures foretold Today's sports column is brought to would be a down year for anyone else. you by the letter F. Like the Tar Heels, Duke is led by a soph- After chowing down over the holi- Trigger Pull omore big man, Josh McRoberts. days, my festive season ended with the Don't count them out. Bowl Championship Series national cham- My final favorite to go all the way pionship game, where the Ohio State Master Sgt. come tournament time are none other than Buckeyes were chomped by the Gators my 'Homies,' the Wisconsin Badgers. from Florida, 41-14. Dave Larsen Who? My last holiday meal ended up being Bo Ryan is the finest coach in NCAA crow, and I had some humble pie for losses already this season, the Gators have who no one has heard of, unless dessert. I was wrong. moved up to a number two ranking in the you follow the Big Ten and watch as his Now, I can only shrug my shoulders, USA Today Coaches' Poll, behind the 14-1 inferior, non-blue chip, prodding players sigh a defeated sigh, and cast a glance at North Carolina Tar Heels, though they out-hustle, out-wit and out-last their oppo- the next big sporting event that I hadn't yet never fell far from their pre-season number nents. predicted an outcome. March Madness and one ranking. The Badgers usually don't win pretty. the scene. None of the Top 25 NCAA Division I They play a half court game and beat up I like four teams so far. Call them my men's basketball teams are undefeated at their opponents on the glass while playing 'Final Four' picks, for now. They are: the midway point this season. The Tar a stifling man-to-man defense. They are Florida, North Carolina, Duke and Heels, sitting at number one at press time, mostly slow and methodical in their Wisconsin. have lost only once - Nov. 22 to Gonzaga, approach, but they are led by senior for- With six losses, the Florida Gators fin- a team which has fallen out of the rankings ward Alando Tucker, who led the Big Ten ished last year with an 11-0 run to take the altogether, but will easily win the West in scoring last year. national title. All five starters are back Coast Basketball Conference title and end The NCAA tournament, unlike the from that championship team. up back in big dance in March. NBA play-offs, is filled with upsets, They remain the team to beat. Can The Tar Heels look good, and they Cinderella stories and David-Goliath story Florida repeat? With potential NBA lottery have an All-American candidate in 6-9 lines begging to be told. Not every team picks , and Corey sophomore forward , but can run-and-gun, not every team can Brewer back in the fold and head coach they are relying on youth to carry them this effectively, not every team can Billy Donovan calling the shots, many season. nail a clutch three-pointer, yet nearly any would say, "Sure, why not?" The Blue Demons from Duke always team can win on a given night. Not so fast. seem to find a way to win, and win big in Sixty-five teams will make the NCAA Though none of their star players exit- crunch time. A recent loss to Georgia Tech tournament field again this year. Some ed early to NBA millions, winning the on a neutral court knocked the Dukies giants will fall and Cinderella will make it NCAA tournament twice in a row hasn't down to a number 11 ranking nationally, to the ball, and sooner or later the wheels been done since Duke did it more than a but a 13-2 record speaks volumes for Mike fall off as her coach turns into a pumpkin. decade ago, in 1991-92. Despite two early Krzyzewski's coaching prowess in what I can't wait.

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