Multi-National Division – Baghdad “First Team.....Team First” Monday, September 14, 2009 Air Cavalry host top Iraqi general By Sgt. Alun Thomas 1st ACB, PAO CAMP TAJI, Iraq — U.S. aviation units during Operation Iraqi Freedom have been crucial in preventing attacks, on not just U.S. military forces, but also the Iraqi army and civilians. As the U.S. gradually winds down its role in the ongoing con- flict, the Iraqi Air Force must pick up where units like the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Multi-National Division – Bagh- dad, leave off and forge their own identity in maintaining control of the skies and the ground. Photo by Sgt. Travis Zielinski, 1st ACB, PAO To get a closer look at the ca- Showing sincere appreciation, Maj. Gen. Daniel Bolger (right), commanding general of the pabilities of the 1st ACB and their 1st Cavalry Division, MND-B, thanks Gen. Abud Qanbar Hashim al-Maliki (left), commanding partnership with the IAF, Gen. general, Baghdad Operations Command, for attending a meeting to show the capabilities of Abud Qanbar Hashim al-Maliki, the Iraqi Air Force and how they can benefit the Iraqi Army. commanding general, Baghdad Operations Command, visited 1st firm that it is strong on this visit,” Abud said in reference to the is a great hand in hand partner- ACB and IAF headquarters, Sept. Abud said. “The partnership indi- Apache. “I want to thank the ship. It’s not just American-Iraqi, 10, to view the progress of the cates the level of the Iraqi air force crews and technicians who work but American Air Force and Army IAF and the aircraft used to pro- and their performance on the joint on these choppers.” working together.” tect Soldiers from both nations. missions with the Air Cav.” Bolger said the visit was im- “The ultimate goal is to get Abud, accompanied on his Abud said it is crucial for both portant so Abud could learn more the Iraqi military as capable as visit by Maj. Gen. Daniel Bolger, sides to continue working along- about the 1st ACB and their aerial possible with all their forces,” he from Aurora, Ill., commanding side each other in order for the assets, but also the IAF and their added. general, 1st Cav. Div. and MND IAF to successfully continue the development. Bolger said he is impressed – B, said he wanted to see the 1st mission in the future. “The goal for Gen. Abud is to with the progress being made by ACB and IAF operations. “It was visible the coordina- learn what helicopter aviation can the Iraqi air force. “On this visit I also wanted tion and help given to us from the do for the fight in Baghdad and “When you consider that the to see the level of cooperation American side today,” Abud said. what he can do to better encour- Iraqi air force was pretty well de- between the Iraqi Air Force and “To conduct the missions critical age the partnership in this opera- stroyed in 2003 … it takes a long the U.S. Air Force,” Abud said. to BOC they have been helpful in tion,” Bolger said. time to train air crew and ground “What I saw shows vital coordi- building and supporting the Iraqi Partnership is a key word at aviation capabilities,” Bolger said. nation between both.” air force.” this stage of the war, Bolger said, “Yet look at them now, they’re The amount of effort from the Abud toured a static display which makes visits like this im- flying alongside us and got their IAF and the 1st ACB to support of both U.S. and Iraqi aircraft, portant. own aircraft and strengths.” Baghdad and the surrounding including an AH-64D Apache “What we really want to know “You can see as they work areas has also been impressive, attack helicopter of the 1st ACB is what each side brings to the with our Apache’s that their Abud said. and said he was impressed with fight and what can each side to future will represent more “The partnership between both the Apache. do help the other guys improve,” and more capabilities at each is important and I wanted to con- “What I saw was excellent,” Bolger said. “What we have here point.” PAGE 2 September 14, 2009

MaverickCommander troopers receives receive first combat apache awards flight Photo by Sgt. Travis Zielinski, 1st ACB, PAO

CAMP TAJI, Iraq — Lt. Col. Charles Dalcourt (left), from Baton Rouge, La., commander, 1st Battalion, 227th Avia- tion Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Divi- sion, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, shares with Maj. Gen. James Hunt (right), deputy commanding general, Multi-National Corps – Iraq, the details of his Tactical Op- erations Center and the capabilities “First Attack” has for monitoring and communicating with their aircraft. Shortly after, Hunt moved to the flight line for a tour of 1-227th’s area of operations and his very first flight in an AH64-D Apache attack helicopter, Sept. 11.

Sgt. Marilyn C. Ortega (left), from Houston, the aviation life support equipment noncommissioned officer in charge for 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cav- alry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, assists Maj. Gen. James Hunt (right), deputy Maj. Gen. James Hunt, deputy commanding general, commanding general, Multi-National Corps – Iraq, with his MNC-I prepares for his first flight in an AH-64D Apache at- flight gear just prior to his tour of “First Attack’s” area of op- tack helicopter during his visit to 1st Battalion, 227th Avia- eration and his very first flight in an AH64-D Apache attack tion Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Divi- helicopter. sion, Sept. 11. PAGE 3 September 14, 2009 Paratroopers enter elite NCO Club By Sgt. 1st Class Alex Licea During the ceremony, Com- 3rd BCT, PAO mand Sgt. Maj. Steven Payton, of BAGHDAD — Following Grenada, Miss., with 1st Battalion, months of preparation, studying and 319th Field Artillery Regiment, told a demanding two-day competition, the newest members of the club 11 noncommissioned officers saw that they displayed perseverance, the fruit of their hard work pay off determination and resilience during when they were inducted into the the competition and their service to Sergeant Audie Murphy Club, here, their country. He said these qualities Sept. 12. are the same as those demonstrated The NCOs from 3rd Brigade by Audie Murphy. Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Di- Payton also said that the cer- vision, Multi-National Division – emony represents the legacy of Baghdad were honored during an Audie Murphy and recognizes the official ceremony commemorating great leaders in the NCO ranks of Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alex Licea, 3rd BCT PAO their induction into the club. the 3rd BCT, 82nd Abn. Div and The SAMC was established to the Army. He added that the event Paratroopers assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, recognize NCOs who demonstrate was fitting in honor of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, congratulate the newest members of high leadership qualities, profes- year-long theme “Year of the Non- the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club following a ceremony, Sept. sionalism and care for their Sol- Commissioned Officer.” 12, held at Forward Operating Base Hammer, Iraq, located diers’ welfare. “These NCOs are battle-tested outside eastern Baghdad. The SAMC is named after the and cannot be discouraged by any most decorated Soldier in U.S. his- obstacle,” he said. “I’m proud to fitness test, a hands-on evaluation of Richmond, Va., assigned to A tory, Audie Murphy. Despite being stand beside you all. You are all on the functions of several crew- Company, 1st Bn., 505th Parachute denied entry into the Marines and great leaders, professionals and lead served weapons, proper first-aid Infantry Regiment, this has been a the Paratroopers for his height, the 5 from the front.” procedures and a leadership board long time in the making. ft., 5 in., Texas native earned every In order to be bestowed the hon- where the NCOs were asked a se- “I have been preparing for this medal for valor including the mili- or of being called a member of the ries of leadership-based situational since I joined the Army,” he said. tary’s highest award, the Medal of SAMC, Paratroopers had to pass a questions. “It feels really good to earn this Honor, during World War II. series of events such as a physical For Staff Sgt. Nichalas McNair, honor.”

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alex Licea, 3rd BCT PAO The 11 newest members of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club stand together and recite the Non- commissioned officer creed, Sept. 12, during the SAMC ceremony held Forward Operating Base Hammer, Iraq, located outside eastern Baghdad. The NCOs earned the right join the elite club after competing in a two-day event last spring. PAGE 4 September 14, 2009

On This Day In History MND-B Pic of the day! September 14, 1814 Key composes “The Star-Spangled Banner”

Francis Scott Key composes the lyrics to “The Star-Spangled Banner” after witnessing the massive British bombardment of Fort McHenry in Maryland during the War of 1812. Key, an American lawyer, watched the siege while under detainment on a British ship and penned the famous words after Photo by Sgt. Travis Zielinski, 1st ACB PAO observing that the U.S. flag over Fort McHenry CAMP TAJI, Iraq — Images from the had survived the 1,800-bomb assault. After Sept. 11, 2001 attacks flank Chaplain circulating as a handbill, the patriotic lyrics (Maj.) Michael Wood, from Long Beach were published in a Baltimore newspaper on Island, N.J., 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st September 20. Set to the tune of “To Anacreon Cavalry Division, Multi-National Division in Heaven,” an English drinking song written by the British composer John Stafford Smith, it – Baghdad, as he speaks to Soldiers at soon became popular throughout the nation. a remembrance service commemorat- Throughout the 19th century, “The Star- ing the anniversary of that fateful day, Spangled Banner” was regarded as the national Sept. 11, at the Tigris River Chapel. anthem by the U.S. armed forces and other groups, but it was not until 1916, and the signing of an executive order by President Woodrow Wilson, that it was formally designated as such. In 1931, President Herbert 2009 Hoover signed a Congressional act confirming COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN–OVERSEAS Wilson’s presidential order. The 2009 CFC-O is your opportunity Famous Feats of Chuck Norris to support the charities most important to you and to improve the quality of life Did you know? in overseas military communities, our nation and around the world. It takes Chuck It’s easy! Norris 20 minutes Find out more at to watch 60 Min- www.cfcoverseas.org utes. or through your CFC-O representative. PAGE 5 September 14, 2009

Quote For Today Iraq 3-Day Weather “To profit from good advice requires Today Tomorrow Wednesday Report 106° F | 79° F 104° F | 75° F 106° F | 77° F more wisdom than to give it.” TRIVIA TIME!! The word “vaccine” comes from the —Churton Collins— Latin word vaccinus which refers to what? Last Issue’s Answer: Barry Sanders Cav Round-Up radio newscast available MND-B PAO 1. Storing good relationships Police new things they will be able BAGHDAD — The Cav Round- with Iraq’s children. to take back to their units and help Up is a three-minute radio newscast Abu Ghraib celebrated the open- make improvements. The trust and from Baghdad covering military ing of a school supply warehouse. respect the Natioanl police have units and events across Multi-Na- The project is a great step in de- earned is because of the training tional Division — Baghdad. veloping schools in the area. The they have received at the academy. Today’s Cav Round-Up # 123 school supply warehouse provides NIPR LINK: Cav Round-Up was produced by Sgt Erik Fardette, a good start to a new school year. SIPR LINK: Cav Round-Up MND-B Public Affairs Office. 2. Training academy helps Na- Check out more news at the 1st The July 31 newscast includes tional Police. Cavalry Division’s homepage: the following two stories: The academy teaches National www.hood.army.mil/1stcavdiv/ Trigger’s Teasers The objective of the game is to fill all the blank squares in a Yesterday’s Answers game with the correct numbers. There are three very simple constraints to follow: Every row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Every column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Every 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9. Every Sudoku game begins with a number of squares already filled in, and the difficulty of each game is largely a function of how many squares are filled in. The more squares that are known, the easier it is to figure out which numbers go in the open squares. As you fill in squares correctly, options for the remaining squares are narrowed and it becomes easier to fill them in.

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