With 316Th ESC Command Sergeant Major

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Web Image Remembering 9/11 316th ESC holds ceremony to commemorate events of Sept. 11 Page 4

Photo by Spc. Robert H. Baumgartner Supplies? Look to sky Servicemembers provide supplies to others in Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Conner Staff Sgt. Russell Seymore, a 1687th HET driver from Loogootee, Ind., secures a 3/9th IA Division BMP to the trailer of his truck. National Guard remote location through troops from the 15th SB provided 36 heavy equipment transporters to move 3/9th IA Division equipment from Camp Taji to Basra. air drops Page 8 ‘Wagonmasters’ plan, move 3/9 IA armor to Basra by Sgt.1st Class Nicholas Conner bulk of the HETs. Working with first deployment for the Taji 15th Sustainment Brigade “Without the HETs, 3rd Sustainment Brigade, out of based 3/9th IA Division since the north, the 507th Corps Sup- their creation in November CAMP TAJI, Iraq — As Brit- we cannot move. We port Group from Multi-National 2006. ish forces continue to leave the are fully depending on Forces-West and British forces “This is a red-letter day for southern city of Basra, Iraqi the HETs.” in Basra, ‘Wagonmaster’ plan- them,” said Maj. Steven Rodri- Army (IA) units are consolidat- ners coordinated the week long guez, 3/9th IA military transi- Iraqi Army Maj. Shaker ing their strength to provide se- 3/9 IA mission to an Iraqi logistics base tion team (MITT) deputy com- curity and deny insurgents safe outside of Basra. mander. “This is a significant haven there. “We’re not in a bubble,” said deployment for this unit.” However, getting the BMP ar- the necessary pulling power to Maj. Aaron Hardy, 15th SB’s The plan is to link up with an- Photo by Sgt. Jasmine Chopra mored infantry fighting vehicles move the tracked armor the 450 transportation integration divi- other IA wheeled division out- and T-55 tanks of the 3rd Bri- miles from Taji to Basra. sion officer-in-charge. “It takes side of Basra and use the armor Saving millions gade, 9th Iraqi Army Division “Without the HETs, we can- a lot of coordination from ev- assets of 3/9th IA as a show of to the fight falls to U.S. Army not move,” said Iraqi Army Maj. eryone to make it happen.” force. Both Shaker and Rodri- Soldiers track, inventory transportation troops. Shaker, operations officer for A request from IA Gen. Mo- guez agree that the use of BMPs connexes in order to save Heavy equipment transporters 3/9 IA Division. “We are fully han, Basra operations com- and T-55 tanks not only allow (HETs) from 1687th HET Com- depending on the HETs.” mander, to reposition forces to the IA soldiers to react more tax payers millions of pany, 1103rd Combat Sustain- 15th SB’s location and sup- mitigate the withdrawal of the quickly to terrorist threats, but dollars ment Support Battalion, 115th port capabilities made them the British brought the 3/9th IA Di- also boosts civilian confidence Sustainment Brigade provide logical choice to provide the vision into action. This is the Page 11 See Basra, Page 7 PAGE 2 Anaconda Times SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 Anaconda Times PAGE 3 AT EASE! with 316th ESC command sergeant major The safety and well-being One in six quarters and cars locked; and safety is a collective respon- of servicemembers assigned A m e r i c a n * Know where a phone is sibility which requires a con- here is of paramount impor- women have located. tinuous leadership focus if it tance to me. Leaders at all been the vic- The Sexual Assault Pre- is to be achieved. Wrongful levels of this command should tim of an at- vention and Response Pro- and unwanted acts against feel likewise and ensure pro- tempted or gram reinforces our Armed any member of this com- grams, policies and proce- c o m p l e t e d Services’ commitment to mand—whether in uniform dures are in effect, promi- rape, ac- eliminate incidents of sexual or not—are unacceptable and nently displayed, and readily cording to assault through a compre- will not be tolerated. I am accessible to all military and the Centers hensive policy that centers counting on each of you to civilian personnel under your for Disease on awareness and preven- protect and respect our most care. The recent sexual as- Control and tion, training and education, precious resource: the 316th sault is very disturbing and Prevention. victim advocacy, response, ESC military and civilian we must do whatever is re- The follow- reporting, and accountability. workforce. By doing so, we quired to protect the physical ing tips can Department of Defense pol- will take great strides toward integrity of our military and help women, icy promotes sensitive care eliminating sexual assault in civilian workers as well as and men, and confidential reporting for our military services. identify and bring whoever is from becom- victims of sexual assault and Until then, think safety responsible to justice. ing the next accountability for those who first, and continue to sustain A sexual assault is “any victim: commit these crimes. the victory. intentional sexual contact * Travel Should you or someone characterized by use of force, with a bud- you know become a victim of physical threat or abuse of dy; a sexual assault, seek medical Command Sgt. Maj. Stacey E. Davis authority or when the vic- * Stay in attention. Do not clean your tim does not or cannot con- quaintances, but assailants groups – there is safety in personal area, take a bath, sent,” according to a Sexual can also be strangers or mul- numbers; shower, change clothing, eat Assault Prevention and Re- tiple people. Whether by a * Plan outings and avoid or drink, or smoke before go- sponse Program fact sheet. It stranger on a dimly lit street getting into a bad situation; ing to the hospital. Doing so includes rape; nonconsensual or a battle buddy at one’s liv- * Stay sober – studies in- can destroy evidence. Get sodomy, which is oral or anal ing quarters, sexual assault is dicate about half of all U.S. somewhere safe. Report the sex; indecent assault, such as a criminal offense that has no sexual assaults involves the rape to someone– for exam- unwanted sexual contact or place in a military environ- use of alcohol by the offend- ple, a sexual assault response fondling; or even just the at- ment. It is contrary to military er, the victim or both; coordinator, police, chaplain, tempt to commit these acts. values and the warrior ethos * Walk only in lighted ar- medical personnel or your The majority of sexual as- we cherish and it degrades eas after dark; command. Seek counseling. saults are committed by ac- mission readiness. * Keep the doors to living Always remember that

Provost Marshal Office: Weekly police blotter Week of Sept. 1-7 Vehicle operators; during a traffic stop all vehicle occupants will PMO conducted: (125) security checks, (117) traffic stops, is- remain in the vehicle with their seatbelts on at all times. Safety sued (111) DD Form 1408 Armed Forces Traffic Ticket, registered is paramount. Be mindful of pedestrian crossing and avoid ac- (363) vehicles on the installation, (24) Common Access Cards cidents. Vehicles parked within 50 feet of “T-Barriers” will be were turned in to PMO and (2) lost weapons were reported ticketed. Promote installation security and park in designated areas. PMO is currently investigating: (1) assault case and (10) cases of larceny government property Crime Prevention: Turn on exterior POD lights. This simple act during the hours of darkness can deter predators. Your lights may Courtesy photo PMO Recommendations: Bicycle operators; must follow all not only protect you, it may also help someone else. Safety is Air Force Capt. William L. Engle- traffic rules and regulations as all other motorist, complete stop everyone’s responsibility; help protect your fellow Solider, Air- bert, Provost Marshal, here. at stop signs, yielding in traffic, proper safety equipment, etc. man, Marine and Sailor!

ANACONDA TIMES 316th ESC Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Gregory E. Couch Anaconda Times is authorized for publication by the Chief, Consolidated Press Center Staff Writers Contributing Public Affairs Offices 316th Expeditionary Sustainment Command for the LSA Maj. Christopher E. West, 316th ESC Sgt. Dave Lankford, 316th ESC 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Anaconda community. The contents of the Anaconda [email protected] [email protected] 12th Combat Aviation Brigade Times are unofficial and are not to be considered the 402nd Army Field Support Brigade official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Deputy Public Affairs Officer Sgt. Jasmine Chopra, 302nd MPAD 20th Engineer Brigade including the Department of Defense or Operation Iraqi Capt. Kevin McNamara, 302nd MPAD [email protected] 213th Area Support Group Freedom. [email protected] 1/82nd Brigade Combat Team Anaconda Times is a command information Spc. Jay Venturini, 316th ESC 3rd Sustainment Brigade newspaper in accordance with Army Regulation 360-1. Anaconda Times Chief Editor [email protected] 82nd Sustainment Brigade Anaconda Times is published weekly by the Stars Sgt. 1st Class Neil Simmons, 302nd MPAD and Stripes central office, with a circulation of 5,000 [email protected] Distribution 507th Corps Support Group papers. Spc. Peter Bishop, 302nd MPAD 15th Sustainment Brigade The Public Affairs Office is located on New Jersey Ave. Design Editor [email protected] CJSOTF-AP building 4136, DSN 318-433-2154. Anaconda Times, HHC Spc. Jennifer L. Sierra, 302nd MPAD 316th ESC, APO AE 09391. Web site at www.dvidshub.net [email protected] Contact the Anaconda Times staff at: [email protected] PAGE 2 Anaconda Times SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 Anaconda Times PAGE 3 Curbing sexual assault takes more than signs or buddies

by Sgt. Jasmine Chopra does not or cannot consent. an organizational climate that Anaconda Times staff In Iraq, most courts-martials encourages victims to seek LSA ANACONDA, Iraq — result from sexual offenses, treatment and report sexual as- The signs are out there: “Don’t said Capt. Jeremy Stephens, saults along with the enforce- be a victim of sexual assault. former senior trial counsel ment of established command Keep your buddy with you.” here. policy reflecting zero toler- But eliminating sexual assault Most sexual assaults are ance and fullest prosecution of takes more than signs or bud- executed by people victims violators,” she said. dies. With the mission to re- know. Survivors of sexual assault duce sexual assaults, ensure “These crimes are (usually) here have resources available sensitive and thorough treat- not committed by strangers to help them. They also have ment for survivors, investigate breaking into living quarters, options when it comes to if and claims and take apt disciplin- or by being hit over the head how they want to report the as- ary action, the Department of and assaulted, but rather hap- sault. Defense launched the Sexual pen between individuals who “Victims need to know that Assault Prevention and Re- know each other,” said Master what happened is not there sponse program (SAPR) in Sgt. Colleen Shanklin, SARC fault,” said Candelaria. 2005. 316th Sustainment Command “They also need to know To make sure that service- (Expeditionary.) “About two- that restricted reporting is members in combat zones thirds of victims of sexual as- available. Our biggest chal- have access to SAPR, there sault know their assailants,” lenge is getting people through are personnel here trained and she said. the door, because unfortunately committed to implement and “Your Wingman is supposed many victims are embarrassed sustain the program. to look out for you, they should or blame themselves. With “Sexual assaults are hap- not be the ones who are posing restricted reporting the victim pening at this installation and the threat,” said Candelaria. can receive the help they need throughout the area of respon- He urges leaders to stress while avoiding unwanted at- sibility. The problem is that inappropriate behavior will tention and their chain of com- many people walk around with not be tolerated. mand,” he said. the mindset that sexual assault “Sexual Assault is a topic One of the greatest benefits is not a big problem,” said that most people feel uncom- of restricted reporting is that Air Force Capt. Paul Cande- fortable talking about and until is allows victims the greatest Dramatized photo by Sgt. Jasmine Chopra laria, former deployed sexual recently the Air Force did not amount of privacy, appropriate assault response coordinator Ultimately, it is up to each survivor to decide for themselves how have a formal program. It is medical treatment, advocacy they want to move forward after the life-altering terror of sexual as- (DSARC,) 332nd Air Expe- sault. SARCs here want each victim to know that they are commit- important for leadership to and counseling. Disadvantages ditionary Wing. “(Sexual as- ted to helping them and to creating an environment free of sexual keep this issue on the forefront include the assailant remain- sault) is happening to both assault. and not let it be brushed aside,” ing unpunished and the victim men and women,” he said. he said. may continue to work and live An example of just how a locked and loaded M-16, as intentional sexual contact, Shanklin agrees. with their attacker if the assail- frighteningly real the problem broke into a trailer and com- characterized by use of force, “It is imperative that com- ant is a member of their unit. is occurred Sept. 1, when, al- mitted rape here. physical threat or abuse of manders take an aggressive legedly, an assailant carrying Sexual assault is defined authority, or when the victim approach to ensure that there is See SAPR, Page 10 Worship services PROTESTANT – TRADITIONAL PROTESTANT- SPANISH/ENGLISH Sunday 7:30 a.m. Air Force Hospital Chapel Sunday 2 p.m. Freedom Chapel 9:30 a.m. Provider Chapel PROTESTANT-PRAYER SERVICE 10:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel (West Side) Saturday 7 a.m. Signal Chapel 5:30 p.m. Tuskegee Chapel (H-6) PROTESTANT-SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 7:30 p.m. Air Force Hospital Chapel Saturday 9 a.m. Provider Annex PROTESTANT-GOSPEL ROMAN CATHOLIC MASS Sunday 11 a.m. MWR East Building (Sacrament of Reconciliation 30 min prior to Mass) Noon Freedom Chapel (West Side) Saturday 5 p.m. Tuskegee Chapel (H-6) 2 p.m. Air Force Hospital Chapel 8 p.m. Freedom Chapel (West side) 3:30 p.m. Tuskegee Chapel (H-6) 9:30 p.m. Air Force Hospital Chapel 7 p.m. Provider Chapel Sunday 9 a.m. Tuskegee Chapel (H-6) PROTESTANT-CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP 11 a.m. Provider Chapel Sunday 9 a.m. MWR East Building Mon-Sat 5 p.m. Tuskegee Chapel (H-6) 10 a.m. Town Hall(H-6) LATTER DAY SAINTS- (LDS)-(MORMON) 6:30 p.m. Eden Chapel Sunday 1 p.m. Provider Chapel 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel (West Side) 3:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel Wednesday 8 p.m. Tuskegee Chapel(H-6) 7 p.m. Tuskegee Chapel (H-6) PROTESTANT –LITURGICAL JEWISH SHABBAT SERVICES Sunday 9 a.m. Episcopal (Freedom Chapel) Friday 7 p.m. Signal Chapel 11 a.m. Lutheran (Provider Annex) ISLAMIC SERVICES 11 a.m. Episcopal (Tuskegee H-6) Friday 12 p.m. Provider Chapel PROTESTANT- MESSIANIC PAGAN/WICCAN FELLOWSHIP Friday 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel Thursday 7 p.m. Eden Chapel PAGE 4 Anaconda Times SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 Anaconda Times PAGE 5

Photo by Staff Sgt. Derrick Mims Photo by Sgt. Dave Lankford 2nd Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment’s Commander, Lt. Col. Kevin Christensen Sgt. Maj. Deborah Carolina-Godbolt, 316th Sustainment Command (Expedition- presents a certificate to Command Sgt. Maj. William Steen following his reenlistment ary), fought to keep her composure as she recounted the events of 9/11 at a ceremony on Logistics Support Area Anaconda, Iraq. remembrance service here on the sixth anniversary of the attacks. Carolina- Godbolt was employed at the Pentagon at the time of the attacks and narrowly escaped death six years ago. Rare reenlistment: 12th CAB LSA servicemembers look back on 9/11 CSM finally goes indefinite by Sgt. Dave Lankford Anaconda Times staff old office. Approximately ten steps by Sgt. 1st Class Chris Seaton the Army, and I wasn’t happy with the into the 6th corridor the plane hit 12th Combat Aviation Brigade style of leadership I saw,” he said. “My and the force hurled my body down rank is something that I’ve earned and LSA ANACONDA, Iraq — Ser- the hall,” Carolina-Godbolt said. LSA ANACONDA, Iraq — Almost I wear proudly, but (my Soldiers) are vicemembers gathered at LSA An- “I had very minor injuries but had every day, another Soldier on Logistics human beings, and that’s how I relate aconda on the 6th anniversary of I continued on my path, my name Support Area Anaconda, Iraq reenlists. to them. I’m not saying I’m an expert, the Sept. 11 attacks to look back would have been along the side of And there are sergeants major pres- but I felt like I had something to of- on that terrible day. Several guest some of my co-workers…on the ent at nearly all of the ceremonies… fer.” speakers shared their first hand ac- memorial.” Though most of the time, they’re just So, two years ago, with the help counts from the Pentagon as well The Stafford, Va. native had to there to watch. of the Reserve Component to Active as Ground Zero in New York. stop several times to regain her Command Sgt. Maj. William “Bud” Component Transition Program, Steen The mood was jovial as guests composure as she recounted the Steen took it a step further. After 26 applied to come back to active duty. arrived at the Moral, Welfare and events of that day. years in uniform, he can finally count “You could have knocked me over Recreation facility for the 9/11 One of the final speakers was himself among the Army’s ranks of in- with a feather when they told me I was remembrance. Servicemembers Maj. Joel Compeggie, 316th ESC definite career Soldiers. accepted,” he said. “They told me I greeted each other with handshakes Civil Affairs. As an Army Reservist “Not many other lieutenant colonels could keep my same rank as a sergeant and smiles, but after the invocation and special agent with the FBI, his in the Army today will ever get another major and I could come back to my and singing of the national anthem account of the attacks on the twin chance to reenlist a command sergeant first love, which is Aviation.” the mood became much more sub- towers, and memories of Ground major,” said his commander, Lt. Col. In 2005, Steen was assigned to dued. Zero were perhaps the most vivid. Kevin Christensen. Germany and began his role as, what Col. Karen Jennings, 316th Sus- “A lot could be said about Steen is the battalion command ser- Lt. Col. Christensen called, “the most tainment Command (Expedition- Ground Zero. We have all seen the geant major for the 12th Combat Avia- senior ‘initial entry’ Soldier in the ary) deputy commander, had been images over and over again. Once tion Brigade’s 2nd Battalion, 159th Army.” working at the Pentagon for only you witnessed it, you realized no Aviation Regiment (Attack). The Because of the rules of the program two months at the time of the at- other name would be fitting. Call- news that he was about to reenlist left he came back under, Steen’s enlistment tacks. Many guests were visibly ing the site anything else could most people a little confused. was listed as an initial term, much the moved as she shared her personal not, and would not possibly cap- “I’ve never seen it… never even same as a new private just joining the memories of the aftermath. ture the enormity of the devasta- heard of it,” said 2-159th battalion re- military. “I remember seeing an old tion,” Compeggie said. “But, after tention counselor, Sgt. Randy Bercher. “My first sergeants gave me a lot friend’s name on a casualty list in being there, two of my most vivid “It’s extremely rare.” of (grief) for being an initial termer”, the operations center. I rationalized memories are that of seeing the “According to what the guys in re- Steen said. that Neil Hyland had not perished five gallon buckets that were used tention were able to dig up, I was the In the various time he’s spent on because the name on the board to remove debris while searching only command sergeant major in the active duty through deployments and said Stephen N. Hyland. I knew in for survivors, stacked because they active duty Army who was not an in- mobilizations, Steen has accumulated my heart that he was dead. He now were no longer needed, and that definite career Soldier yet,” Steen about 14 years of Active Federal Ser- rests in peace at Arlington Nation- of the rescue dogs that were worn said. vice. That means he’ll have 32 years al Cemetery,” said Jennings. out, some being cared for because Since the Army changed its policy of total service by the time he’s eligi- Lt. Col. Stephen Neil Hyland their paws were injured on the de- in 1998, Soldiers in pay grade E-6 and ble to retire from active duty. was 45 years old. bris, and the fluorescent orange X’s above who wanted to continue service “I may do more if I’m asked to,” he Sgt. Maj. Deborah Carolina- painted to mark the spots where were required to reenlist for an indefi- said. “Right now the goal is to get to Godbolt, 316th ESC, was not new the dogs picked up on something nite period after passing the ten-year active duty 20, and see how I feel from to the Pentagon, but was looking thought to be human remains.” mark. Once that happens, a senior there.” forward to moving into her new After the last of the speakers re- noncommissioned officer’s reenlist- Although he’s definitely taken the office. The office was directly in tired and a final prayer was offered, ment ceremony days are effectively long route toward the goal of retire- the path of mindless killers that the memorial came to an end. Ev- over. ment, Steen says he doesn’t regret any day; fortunately she wasn’t. eryone showed up with their own Steen’s situation was a little differ- of it. “I walked towards my new memories of 9/11, but left with ent. After four years of Regular Army “I’m 44 years old, and have been in fourth corridor office in the Penta- much more. They left with a re- service in the early 80’s, he left active the Army 26 years. That’s over half gon to watch the New York events newed understanding of why we duty to join the National Guard, and my life,” he said. “I’m doing what I’m unfold. Something made me are here, a promise to never forget eventually the Army Reserve – where supposed to be doing as a Soldier. I’ve change my mind. I turned around and the determination to never let he spent most of his career. known what I was doing each and ev- in mid stride heading towards my it happen again. “As time went on, I looked around ery time I signed that dotted line.” PAGE 4 Anaconda Times SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 Anaconda Times PAGE 5 Sherpas provide logistical support by Spc. Jay Venturini Anaconda Times staff

LSA ANACONDA, Iraq — In the war on terrorism in Iraq, logistical superiority plays a vital role. Because roads are littered with im- provised explosive devices (IEDs), coalition forces must utilize alternative methods to transfer supplies and troops throughout the Iraq theater. The Sherpa and its crew conduct daily missions throughout Iraq transfer- ring cargo and passengers to numerous military installa- tions. The 30-foot plane has a max weight fully loaded of 25,500 pounds, 7,000 pounds of which is available to transport freight. “We play the cargo and passenger support role in Iraq,” said 1st Lt. Carl A. Ca- tone, a Sherpa pilot. “We do what planes like the C-130 do, just on a smaller scale.” “We really have to be con- cerned about the weight and keeping the plane balanced,” said Master Sgt. Lynette St- reitfield, flight engineer and standardization noncom- Photo by Spc. Jay Venturini missioned officer in charge. Master Sgt. Lynette Streitfield, flight engineer and standardization noncommissioned officer in charge, guides a forklift of cargo into the “The Kevlar plating makes back of the Sherpa. The Sherpa does daily logistical missions throughout the Iraq theater. the plane push forward; we have to compensate for it.” missions. It can be used for or airdrop missions, medi- lance. The Sherpa can be con- cargo movement, troop and cal evacuation and special The plane, however, “We play the cargo figured for many different vehicle transport, airborne duties such as land surveil- wasn’t originally designed for military operations. It and passenger role started out as the Shorts 360 in Iraq. We do what Airliner made by the Shorts planes like the C-130 Aviation Company located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, do, just on a smaller in 1974. scale.” After being used as pas- 1st Lt. Carl A. Catone senger planes for a few 207th TAC years, the Air force bought and shipped the Sherpas to the West Virginia Air Center members deploy to Iraq on in Clarksburg, W.Va., where their first deployment with they were converted to mili- very little experience on the tary aircraft. In the mid 1990s Sherpa. The other 25 percent the Air Force gave the rights are on their second tours. of the planes to the Army. However, because of the ex- Because the planes are no tensive training the Soldiers longer made, many of the receive all the pilots are fully parts are no longer available, mission capable. so the crew uses parts from In this battle it is vital for other Sherpas, through con- troops and cargo to get where trolled substitution, to fix the they need to go. The Sherpa planes currently being used crew is doing their part to here. sustain the victory through- You can now only find out the Iraq theater. the Sherpa in the National “We are willing to do Guard, said Catone. There anything that helps out Sol- are less then 50 in the fleet diers,” said Catone. “If some- throughout the world, and thing or someone wasn’t on Alaska has the only Sherpa the manifest but needs to go company. somewhere, if we have room Photo by Spc. Jay Venturini Since there are so few and are under the weight, Staff Sgt. Terry Ware, 185th aviation flight engineer, guides a forklift of cargo into the back ofthe Sherpas and not many pilots, we’ll take them.” Sherpa. about 75 percent of crew PAGE 6 Anaconda Times SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 British troops hand over palace to Iraqi forces by Sgt. 1st Class Felix A. Figueroa 82nd Sustainment Brigade

BASRA, Iraq — British troops assigned to One Mech- anized Brigade recently handed over responsibility of the Basra palace to Iraqi Security Forces allowing the ISF complete control of their city. “This is not a withdrawal of British troops, rather a re- posture,” said 1st Lt. Timothy Moore, spokesperson for One Mechanized Brigade. “This re-posturing of Brit- ish troops allows Iraqis to officially take over the city of Basra, another step in the direction of empowering the citizens with control of their own destiny,” Moore said. Traditionally the palace was a seat of power during the Sad- dam regime where dignitaries would gather to discuss issues affecting their communities. The British handed over a total of four out of five strategic locations to the Iraqis. These locations enabled British troops to carry out various missions since Coalition Forces entered Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Felix A. Figueroa Iraq in 2003. Iraq’s National Security Advisor, Muwafaq al-Rubaie, addresses the media after attending the recent ceremony of the official handover of “While the Iraqi people the presidential palace in Basra, by the British One Mechanized Brigade in southern Iraq. must continue to assume responsibility for their destiny, themselves and their neigh- aerial support and Iraqi Gen. seamless transition transfer of forces,” said Iraq’s National the coalition must continue bors,” said Louis L. Bono, Mohan Al- Fireji, the most the Basra palace to the ISF. Security Advisor Muwaffaq to support those who share U.S. regional embassy office senior Iraqi officer, increased “Today we celebrate the al-Rubaie. “It is a happy day our vision for a stable and director. the presence of his own troops takeover of the Basra pal- as it represents restoring of prosperous Iraq and peace for The U.S. provided tactical in order to allow for a safe and ace from the multinational national sovereignty.”

First equal opportunity class to graduate under 316th ESC

Photo by Spc. Jay Venturini Class 07-07 of the equal opportunity leadership course graduated at the Blackjack Education Center here Sept. 7. It is the first class to graduate under the 316th Sus- tainment Command (Expeditionary) (ESC). The class consisted of 23 Soldiers from six different locations throughout Iraq. The 316th ESC will hold seven more equal opportunity leadership courses throughout the year. SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 Anaconda Times PAGE 7 NBC Soldiers train on decontamination system by Spc. Jay Venturini Anaconda Times staff

LSA ANACONDA, Iraq — America has the most powerful military in the world. Because of this their enemies have been forced to find methods that will produce mass causalities with minimal resources and man power. One of the methods becom- ing more popular is chemical attacks on coalition installa- tions throughout Iraq. To be prepared for such attacks the 316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) (ESC) offered a class to all the nuclear, biological, chemical (NBC) personnel here on the fixed site decontamination system (FSDS) also known as the falcon. The falcon is a vehicle drawn device that dispenses DF200, a decontamination agent, on the ground using a rear mounted spinning sprayer and through Photo by Staff Sgt. Glenn Bell the air using a high powered, Vincent Lett, course instructor, shows NBC Soldiers the engine here on the fixed site decontamination system (FSDS), also known as the mounted deck gun. falcon, during a one day class on the system. The class familiarized the Soldiers with the system to be prepare them for a NBC attack. “About 80 percent of all the 74D’s (chemical operations cialist. “I am now comfortable biological warfare agents. The “Any chemical training is that attack ever happen, we’ll specialists) here on LSA Ana- and confident on the system.” deck gun can rotate 360 de- good training,” said Le. “If be ready.” conda came to the class. It was On average, most of the at- grees and dispense the foam up a great turn out,” said Staff Sgt. tacks occur during the colder to 100 feet depending on the Glenn Bell, an Allentown, Pa. months, however many of the wind speed, and can yield up native and 316th ESC chemi- Soldiers found it useful to train to 800 gallons-per-minute of cal, biological, radiological, in the summer heat. foam. The rear mounted spray- nuclear (CBRN) noncommis- “An attack can happen at er has six nozzles that can yield sioned officer (NCO). anytime,” said Le. “It was good 32 gallons per minute each. A The one day class consisted to go through the scenario in full tank can hold up to 25,000 of classroom and hands on the heat.” gallons of foam. training on the system. The For years the U.S. military “The system can effectively Soldiers went through a chemi- has been finding better ways decontaminate a fixed area cal attack scenario, where they to protect Soldiers from NBC quickly,” said Bell. “I am con- used the falcon to decontami- attacks and DF200 has been fident that it would be affective nate an area. For many it was found to be very affective. if there was an attack.” their first exposure to the sys- DF200 is three decontami- Through this training on the tem. nation agents that when com- falcon, LSA Anaconda is bet- Photo by Staff Sgt. Glenn Bell “It was great training,” said bined becomes foam and is ter prepared to react to a NBC Vincent Lett, course instructor, shows NBC Soldiers how to use Spc. Hiep Le, a Fairfax Va. na- effective against many of the attack and will save lives that the high powered hose here that shoots out decontamination foam from the fixed site decontamination system (FSDS), also known as tive and 316th ESC NBC spe- military listed chemical and might have been lost. the falcon, during a one day class on the system.

Basra, from Cover levels in the IA with the heavy armor on ground. “There’s nothing like a tank and a BMP rolling down the street to establish order,” Rodriguez said. For many of the Mississippi National Guard troops of the 1687th HET Co., this mission is a first with non-U.S. loads. Drivers needed to take into account the weight and size differ- ences while IA soldiers drove onto the trucks. Guiding the tracked vehicles into position took skill and patience, especially with the language barrier, explained Sgt. Kevin Kemp, assistant convoy commander with the 1687th HET Co. “They all seem to be doing alright,” laughed the Horn Lake, Miss. native. “Nobody got run over.” As greater emphasis is placed on transitioning security con-

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Conner trol to Iraqi forces, the 15th SB troops remain ready to assist and augment when needed. A heavy equipment transporter from the 1687th HET Co., 1103rd CSSB, 15th SB, gets underway “As long as it’s helpin’ them; more power to it,” said Sgt. with its 3/9th IA division payload. Experts in moving heavy equipment all over Iraq, the Mississippi National Guardsmen assist IA forces to deploy from Camp Taji to Basra in order to provide security Shawn Johnson, a HET driver with the 1687th. “That’s why to the southern Iraqi city. we’re here.” PAGE 8 Anaconda Times SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 Supplies from sky helps Soldiers survive

Photos by Sgt. Jasmine Chopra (Above) Parachute riggers with the 600th Quartermaster Company and Airmen from the 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, load bundles of supplies Sept. 5, to be air dropped to the men of 5th Border Training Team, Overwatch Battle Group (West) and the Iraqi Department of Border Enforcement, operating in terrain not easily reached by vehicle. (Left) Parachute riggers Sgt. Christopher Shoffit and Sgt. Jeremy Ashley, both with 600th Quartermaster Company, connect a Low Cost Aerial Delivery Systems (LCADS) to a bundle of supplies.

Photos by Sgt. Jasmine Chopra (Above) Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Larson, ramp line supervisor with the 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron (left) and Warrant Officer David Bird, airdrop systems technician with the 600th Quartermaster Company, load bundles of supplies meant for aerial delivery onto a K-loader. (Left) Loadmasters and flight engineers with the 777th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron help load and secure bundles of supplies meant for aerial delivery. The bundles contained bottled water, food, including Halal meals, tires, personal hygiene items and construction materials. SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 Anaconda Times PAGE 9

Supplies from sky helps by Sgt. JasmineSoldiers Chopra survive Anaconda Times staff “We are taking the teams’ morale With their task complete, the servicemembers wiped sweat off their faces and stretched LSA ANACONDA, Iraq — In blistering heat, into consideration. It doesn’t seem out on the ground for a few minutes of shut- along impassible roads, and atop rugged peaks, like much, but a cold drink might eye. bands of stalwart U.S and Australian troops Once at the flight line, loadmasters and are hard at work. Members of these military feel like a blessing from heaven flight engineers with the 777th EAS, checked transition teams (MiTT) and border transition for Soldiers in the thick of it.” the bundles for safety, then helped load and teams (BTT) live with, train, and guide Iraqi Warrant Officer David Bird secure the bundles. Preflight checks complete Army soldiers. 600th QM Co. and all systems go, two C-130s piloted by Air- As tough as these troops are, they cannot men with the 332nd AEW made their way to- survive by sheer will alone. That’s were sup- ward the teams just after sunrise. ply from the sky comes in. “It feels pretty good to be part of such an im- Once at the drop zone, loadmasters success- Soldiers and Airmen here provided aerial portant mission,” said Airmen 1st Class Rich- fully released the bundles to the men below, delivery of bottled water, food, including Ha- ard Darlington, a South Charleston, Ohio na- showing no matter how remote the locale, lal meals, tires, personal hygiene items and tive and air transporter with the 332nd ELRS. troops can count on supply from the sky. construction materials Sept. 5, to the men of 5th Border Training Team, Overwatch Battle Group (West) and the Iraqi Department of Border Enforcement. Air drops are used to provide supplies and aid to areas not easily accessible by ground or in an emergency, said U.S. Army Capt. Heather Reilly, plans officer in charge, 82nd Sustainment Brigade (82nd SB). “These air drops are critical to the BTT mission in that it gives them a chance to evaluate the supply point distribution of the Iraqi Depart- ment of Border Enforcement that (the BTT) is training,” said Reilly, of Fort Bragg, N.C. Photos by Sgt. Jasmine Chopra Air drops are an important counter-IED (Above) Parachute riggers with the 600th Quartermaster Company and Airmen from the 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness mission because it keeps personnel off deadly Squadron, load bundles of supplies Sept. 5, to be air dropped to the men of 5th Border Training Team, Overwatch Battle Group (West) roads in Iraq, said Maj. Mark “Cliff” Andrews, and the Iraqi Department of Border Enforcement, operating in terrain not easily reached by vehicle. chief of tactics, 777th Expeditionary Airlift (Left) Parachute riggers Sgt. Christopher Shoffit and Sgt. Jeremy Ashley, both with 600th Quartermaster Company, connect a Low Cost Squadron. Aerial Delivery Systems (LCADS) to a bundle of supplies. The air drop took weeks of coordination among several agencies including the 82nd SB, 600th Quartermaster Company (600th QM Co.), 777th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron (EAS), Air Maintenance Unit, Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, 332nd Air Expedition- ary Wing (AEW), Expeditionary Operational Support Squadron, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron and the 407th Expedition- ary Operational Support Squadron. A team of eight riggers from the 600th QM Co. built 32 bundles of supplies weighing a total 37,850 lbs. Using readily available materials like honeycomb packaging material, they created a container to keep bottled water ice cold. “We stay within the parameters of what the (parachute rigger) manual teaches, but a lot of what we do is experimental,” said Sgt. Wesley DeSouza, a parachute rigger from Linden, N.J. with the 600th QM Co. “We are taking the teams’ morale into consideration,” said Warrant Officer David Bird, airdrop systems technician from Fort Worth, Texas, with the 600th QM Co. “It doesn’t seem like much, but a cold drink might feel like a blessing from heaven for Soldiers in the thick of it.” Riggers used the Low Cost Aerial Delivery Systems (LCADS), a prepackaged, one-time- use, low cost parachute. The chief benefit of using LCADS for the drop was that no personnel had to recover the parachutes and related materials from the drop zone and return them Photos by Sgt. Jasmine Chopra to the quartermasters. (Above) Air Force Staff Sgt. Kevin Larson, ramp line supervisor with the 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron (left) and Just before sunrise, the riggers and Air- Warrant Officer David Bird, airdrop systems technician with the 600th Quartermaster Company, load bundles of supplies meant for men from the 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Photo by Spc. Robert H. Baumgartner aerial delivery onto a K-loader. Readiness Squadron (332nd ELRS) used their (Left) Loadmasters and flight engineers with the 777th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron help load and secure bundles of supplies meant A US Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo plane empties its payload of low-cost aerial delivery bundles for aerial delivery. The bundles contained bottled water, food, including Halal meals, tires, personal hygiene items and construction muscles, a forklift and K-loader to load the over the drop zone near As Salman, Iraq. The air drop was part of an effort to allow the Iraqi Depart- materials. enormous bundles. ment of Border Enforcement to be resupplied without breaking station. PAGE 10 Anaconda Times SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 Anaconda Times PAGE 11 ‘BAD’ Company’s Soldiers work hard to keep up reputation by Sgt. Brandon Little 12th Combat Aviation Brigade LSA ANACONDA, Iraq — It’s a great honor for any unit and its Soldiers to be considered the best at what they do. The Soldiers from B Co. 412th Aviation Support Bat- talion, however, have taken a different approach to this phi- losophy. This unique group of 223 Soldiers has become known as “BAD Company” throughout the 12th Combat Aviation Bri- gade, and they wouldn’t have it any other way. “It’s like the words in that 80’s rap song; ‘Not bad meaning bad, but bad meaning good,’” said Maj. H. Craig Demby, the commander of B Co. “Our area here is even called the ‘Badlands.’” This helicopter maintenance company got its unusual nick- name because it was formed with the combination of B Co. 412th and D Co. 412th. “Not only are we larger than an average maintenance com- Photo by Sgt. Brandon Little pany, but we also are the only Pvt. Ty Parant, an aircraft structure repairer from B Co. 412th Aviation Support Battalion, help his fellow “BAD Company” Soldiers carry maintenance company that is a rotor blade during the phase maintenance of a CH-47 Chinook in the “Badlands” here. authorized to work on all three types of helicopters flown by role in the performance of need to be replaced,” said Sgt. aircraft back from us, it is in the 12th CAB,” said Demby. “It’s like the words phase maintenance of aircraft Lenny Higgins, the phase team near perfect condition,” said “We can repair any part (of) a in the “Badlands.” leader. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Ralph helicopter from its engine to its in that 80’s rap song; Phase maintenance on an air- If parts are needed, they Gilgenast, a maintenance ex- wheels.” ‘Not bad meaning craft is similar to that of an au- then are requested through the aminer and a UH-60 senior test There are two levels of bad, but bad mean- tomobile after it has been driv- supply section. pilot. “It usually takes three to helicopter maintenance per- en a certain number of miles. “The supply section is hub four days to get aircrafts off formed by aviation mechanics ing good.’” This maintenance is done on of logistics for B Co.,” said the ground because we check in the 12th CAB. The first is Maj. H. Craig Demby a CH-47 Chinook when it has Francis. “Without them, an for everything from leaks to unit maintenance which is per- B Co., 412th ASB flown 200 hours and 400 hours, aircraft that needed a 50 cent vibration levels.” formed by the battalion’s main- an AH-64 Apache at 250 hours washer or screw would be After the helicopter is tenance company. The second and 500 hours, and an UH-60 grounded.” cleared by quality control and level is aviation intermediate “If we can’t fix it, we coordi- Blackhawk at 360 hours and If there is an engine prob- production control, it is then maintenance which is done by nate with the civilians from 720 hours. lem or a type of maintenance returned to the unit. Just as “BAD Company.” L3 Communications to get it When ‘Bad Company’ first that needs more in-depth that aircraft leaves the “Bad- “D Co. is the helicopter fixed.” receives an aircraft, it is logged knowledge, the shops section lands,” another one will soon maintenance company in each Besides having the normal in by the production control has personnel with specialties arrive. of the battalions in 12th CAB, sections that most other com- section. Next it goes to the from engines to hydraulics. “Everyday you can find but we take care of the main- panies have, this company also phase team and all removable After the aircraft is repaired, a Chinook, Blackhawk or tenance that is either too time has many different sections parts on the inside, like seats the quality control section Apache here,” said Demby. consuming or above the unit that aid each other with heli- and straps, are taken out. checks to ensure that work has “It’s because of the great Sol- level,” said Chief Warrant Of- copter repair. “We inspect the aircraft been done in accordance with diers and non-commissioned ficer 3 Patrick Francis, the B Each of these sections in from front to rear for dam- aviation standards. officers we have that ‘BAD Co. production control officer. “BAD Company” has a key age, cracks and any parts that “By the time units get their Company’ is a great as it is.”

SAPR, from Page 3 effort will be made to prosecute and punish the offender. The victim will not be able to discuss the as- Ultimately, it is up to each survivor to de- sault with anyone except chaplains, designated cide for themselves how they want to move healthcare providers, an assigned victim advo- forward after the life-altering terror of sexual cate, and the sexual assault response coordina- assault. Candelaria and Shanklin want each tor, or they risk waiving confidentiality. victim throughout theater to know that they With unrestricted reporting, victims get the are committed to helping them and to creating same medical treatment and counseling that a an environment free of sexual assault. Ser- victim who opted for restricted reporting gets, vicemembers can also help create a sexual as- but an official investigation of the crime will sault free environment. To find out how or to

Dramatized photo by Sgt. Jasmine Chopra take place. Chain of command and law en- get help now, go to: www.sapr.mil or call DSN forcement are notified. At the victim’s discre- (318) 443-7272 or DSN (318) 433-2527. You With unrestricted reporting, sexual assault victims get the same tion, the healthcare provider will also conduct can also train to become a unit victim advo- medical treatment and counseling that a victim who opted for the increased privacy afforded by restricted reporting, but an a sexual assault forensic examination, which cate and help prevent and respond to assaults. official investigation of the crime will take place. may include the collection of evidence. Every Call (318) 433-2527 for details. PAGE 10 Anaconda Times SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 Anaconda Times PAGE 11 Say goodbye to late fees: Soldiers save tax payers millions by Sgt. Jasmine Chopra Anaconda Times staff “When we got here LSA ANACONDA, Iraq in November the fees — If you’ve ever had a membership to a local vid- were over $11 mil- eo store, you have probably lion, but our team got experienced the agony of it down to $1.6 mil- late fees. Sure, the cost of renting the video was just a lion for pretty much buck, but you didn’t return all of theater.” it, a month passed and now Sgt. Franklin Baker you owe $30. A similar thing 840th DDSB happened with the Army. At the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Army did pretty much all of theater,” not have enough containers said Sgt. Franklin Baker, available to transport all the container manager with the equipment needed overseas, 840th. “We still have con- so commercial cargo car- tainers missing, but we are riers leased containers to doing everything we can to the Army. After a grace pe- locate them,” said the Day- riod, the companies started tona Beach, Fla. Native. charging late fees. As years Locating containers is no passed, these late fees to- small task. It involves send- taled in the millions. ing personnel to every for- That’s where the 840th ward operating base, walk- Deployment Distribution ing up and down every row Photo by Sgt. Jasmine Chopra Support Battalion came to of every yard, inspecting Soldiers in the 840th Deployment Distribution Support Battalion are saving the Army millions of dol- the rescue. Using a Web- every container, to cross ref- lars by locating missing commercially-owed containers that have amassed late fees. Locating containers involves sending personnel to every forward operating base, walking up and down every row of based program called In- erence each container with a every yard and inspecting every container to cross reference each one with a list of known missing tegrated Booking System list of known missing com- carrier-owned containers. It’s not a glamorous job, but it is directly contributing to reducing waste. Container Management mercially-owed ones gener- Module (IBSCMM) and a ated by IBSCMM. There are One of the toughest chal- long to them.” about saving taxpayers mil- “won’t take ‘no’ for an an- approximately 83,888 con- lenges about the job is get- Another challenge is that lions of dollars.” swer attitude,” Soldiers in tainers in Iraq. ting folks to visually assess containers are constantly To help manage contain- the 840th are tracking down It’s not a glamorous job, the location of their unit’s moving in and out of yards, ers, each unit should have a borrowed containers one- but it is directly contributing container, said the Norwood, so it’s a race against the unit container manager who by-one throughout Iraq, to reducing waste. N.C. native. clock to complete invento- coordinates with Soldiers thereby significantly reduc- The late fees on individ- “You can easily say ‘all ries. in the 840th and should be ing late fees. ual containers range from a my containers are here,’ but “When we find a con- proficient in IBSCMM. The “When we got here in No- couple thousand dollars to you’ve got to physically tainer it’s like, ‘man, we did 840th can help train unit vember the fees were over nearly $100,000, said Spc. look,” said Bennett. “You’ve good.’ We worked as a team container managers. For $11 million, but our team got Faith Bennett, container got people who don’t even and we were successful,” more information, call (318) it down to $1.6 million for manager with the 800th. know what containers be- said Baker. “We’re talking 433-2141.

by Sgt. Dave Lankford America’s warrior A snapshot of servicemembers in the Global War on Terrorism Name: Jesse Bascombe be: “Working on motorcycles or classic Unit: 316th ESC/Office of Staff Judge cars.” Advocate The one thing I would change about the Job title: 5J071, Paralegal military : “I would increase our pay, espe- Time in Service: 10 years cially when we are deployed.” Age: 29 What I would do for my fellow service- Hometown: Troy, Ohio members: “Anything I can, as long as it Family: Shana (wife), Tristan (son), Bra- doesn’t compromise my integrity.” dyen (son) What makes a good leader: “Leading Pastimes: “Riding my dirt bike.” from the front, leading by example, taking Recent accomplishment: “Going through care of those below you in rank, and con- the training at Fort Bragg.” stantly trying to improve yourself.” One life-changing event: “Working with What makes a good Airmen: “Knowing the Army, it made me love the Air Force how to be a follower as well as a leader.” with all my heart.” Best thing about being an Airmen: “The The person I admire most: “Both of my opportunity to serve my county, be apart grandfathers.” of history and work with America’s fin- What historical or celebrity figure would est.” you want to be: “Ricky Carmichael.” Values: “Integrity.” Why I joined the military: “To see the Motivations: “My family.” world and get a head start in life.” Goals: “Get home to my family, make Tech Sgt. Jesse Bascombe If I wasn’t in the Air Force, I would rank, finish my degree.” PAGE 12 Anaconda Times SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 Anaconda’s strongest: Crew refuels at Delta Soldier dominates bench press competitions by Capt. Matt Panepinto HHC, 13th CSSB LSA ANACONDA, Iraq – He stands 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs roughly 220 pounds but by the look of him you would not know it. Pound for pound, this consummate power-lifter outclasses those who would challenge him. Who is this amazing phenomenon? His name is Sgt. Aaron Deck, of the Fort Benning, Ga. based 13th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion. Born in South Carolina as Photo by Capt. Matt Panepinto the son of a military family, Sgt. Aaron Deck of the 13th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion Deck became accustomed to shows his bench press skill here. travel, and his military career in utter dismay when Deck works with humility in mind, has been no different. He has pressed 500 pounds to win the but perseverance propels him deployed three times: once to August 2006 Audie Murphy forward. He has the same Kosovo and twice to Iraq. Bench Press Competition. dedication as a Soldier. He is “Big D’s” Kosovo tour left As for LSA Anaconda, it is there when needed; a profes- would-be challengers decimat- simply a matter of time un- sional non-commissioned of- ed and shocked Camp Montieth til Deck crushes competitor’s ficer who wears his chevrons tenants with an unprecedented hopes of “maybe” winning. proudly. seven straight power-lifting Deck recently won both East So if you missed him in pre- titles. Upon redeploying to and West MWR competitions, vious competitions, keep your Germany, Deck received or- inadvertently declaring domi- eye out at future bench press Photo by Sgt. Dave Lankford ders for Fort Benning where nance here. competitions. You’ll likely Chief Warrant Officer J.D. Baxter, a Sherpa pilot with the 207th he continued his onslaught of The true root (in this writer’s find Deck there. And if you Theater Aviation Company, supervises the refueling of his aircraft on a recent mission. The Sherpa relies heavily on weight iron. Even the glorified 75th opinion) to Deck’s victories is think you stand a chance, ask and balance, especially during takeoff. Though many service- Ranger Regiment’s, 3rd Bat- not simply a matter of strength yourself one question, “Can I members refer to the Sherpa as “the flying boxcar,” it is a sur- talion “champion” was left but a matter of character. Deck beat Anaconda’s Strongest?” prisingly quick, agile and reliable aircraft.

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Brought to you by: MWR and More! SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 Anaconda Times PAGE 15 America’s Sweethearts lift morale at LSA Anaconda

Photos by Sgt. Dave Lankford (Above) One of the first stops was to the base hospital where they mingled and signed autographs for staff as well as patients. Spc. Ernest Hanson of the 3/8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, took a break from physical therapy to talk to the cheerleaders about his experiences in Iraq. (Right) Brig. Gen. Gregory E. Couch stands at parade rest while Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Chris- tina Parker attempts to shake his military bearing. The Broadway-style review, though vampish, is intended to be playful rather than erotic.

Photo by Sgt. Dave Lankford The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are famous for their trend-setting style of dress and flawlessly choreographed dance routines. The show group is made up of twelve specially selected cheerleaders and features some of the most memorable music from a wide variety of genres. PAGE 16 Anaconda Times SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 Anaconda runs, celebrates Patriot Day

Photos by Spc. Jennifer L. Sierra (Above) This group of servicemembers cheered each other on as they crossed the finish line at the five-kilometer fun run held here Sept. 11. (Below) These female Soldiers epitomized the meaning of “fun run” as they crossed the finish line.

Photo by Spc. Jennifer L. Sierra A Soldier puts on his warrior face as he gives one last burst of en- ergy to finish the Patriot Day fun run here.

5k fun run winners Male: 1. Spc. Juan Hernandez, 92nd Engineer Battalion 2. Sgt. 1st Class Travis Nargang, 106th Trans- portation Battalion 3. Nathaniel Leben, civilian

Female: 1. 2nd Lt. Myra Markey, 3/158 Aviation Regiment HHC 2. Capt. Shelly Raska, DET 1-332 EMSG Photos by Spc. Jennifer L. Sierra 3. Capt. Virgina Seigel, (Above) Runners and walkers participated in this year’s 9/11 Patriot 12th Combat Aviation Day five-kilometer fun run. Hundreds of servicemembers and civil- Brigade ians showed up before day break to partake in the event. (Right) Servicemembers proudly ran alongside the American Flag carried by a fellow Soldier during the fun run here.