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10TH SUSTAINMENT BRIGADE Communication gets a facelift PAGE 24-25 Combat Companion’s Training the Warfighter PAGE 8 401st Army Field Support Brigade Protecting the Force PAGE 21-22 Multinational Force & Observers Take the Norwegian road PAGE 16-17 Around the 1st TSC 1st SUSTAINMENT COMMAND (THEATER ) … Videos Sustainers take PAGE 37 the lead PAGE 6-7 1st Theater Sustainment Command — Black Jack Express 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) Black jack EXPRESS May 2014 Issue 4 Commanding General Afghanistan Sergeant Major Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams Sgt. Maj. Edward Bell Command Sergeant Major Public Affairs Officer Command Sgt. Maj. Lt. Col. Roderick Cunningham Nathaniel J. Bartee Sr. Deputy Public Affairs Officer Kuwait Deputy Maj. Jeremy Passut Commanding General Brig. Gen. Duane E. Gamble Public Affairs Sergeant Major Sgt. Maj. David Rhodes Kuwait Sergeant Major Best Warrior Sgt. Maj. James M. Lambert Public Affairs Specialist Stephenie Tatum Afghanistan Deputy Commanding General Public Affairs NCOIC Brig. Gen. Donnie Walker Jr. Staff Sgt. Josephine Ampley 82nd CMRE Black Jack Express — Is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of the Black Jack Express magazine are not necessarily the official Black jack EXPRESS views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, or the Department of the Army. The edito- rial content of this publication is the responsibility of the 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) Public Affairs officer. This publication is a digital publication and will not be reproduced or printed. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement of the products or services ad- vertised by the U.S. Army. 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If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the publisher will refuse to print advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. www.dvidshub.net/unit/1TSCPA www.facebook.com/1stTheaterSustainmentCommand 266th FMSC www.flickr.com/photos/1sttsc 3rd ESC 401st TF Sinai 2 AFSB 1st Theater Sustainment Command — Black Jack Express 1st Theater Sustainment Command Black jack EXPRESS 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) Mission Summary ission Statemen t: The 1st Sustainment Com- mand (Theater) provides Single Sustainment Mis- END STATE: M sion Command to Army, Joint, and Multinational Meet all U.S. Army Central sustainment Forces in support of U.S. Central Command’s area missions, across the full range of military of operations in order to enable the Combatant Commander’s operations throughout U.S. Central Command ability to prevent, shape, and win our nation’s wars. We are an organization of Dynamic lead- The 1st TSC, is an Army two-star command based at ers, strong teams where adaptation and Fort Bragg, North Carolina with two forward headquarters innovation are the norm, where at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait and Kabul, Afghanistan. Com- accomplishment of the mission is a prised of nearly 20,000 military, civilian and contractor per- foregone conclusion sonnel, the 1st TSC and its subordinate units ensure fighting men and women have the supplies and transportation capa- Take pride in living the Army Values, and bilities they need to accomplish their missions. A global forging resilient Troops, Civilians and sustainment provider, the 1st TSC supplies food, fuel, water, Families transportation, ammunition, building materials and repair parts. Additionally, the 1st TSC manages the ports, flights and customs points needed to keep people and equipment moving 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The 1st TSC also provides adjunct support in the areas of financial management, human resources, humani- tarian aid distribution, host-nation engagements, and medical care for troops and civilians within the command. Soldiers with the 1st TSC are in the fight every day, moving what is needed throughout 20 countries in U.S. Army Central Command’s area of operations, spanning more than 6 million square miles. First Team! 1ST tsc 10th SB 82ND SB (CMRE) 401st sb 330th jmcb 328th qm det 3Rd esc 3rd hrsc 108th SB 387th 266th FMSC 402nd AFSB 595th TASK FORCE 1107th TASMG 2nd LEB Air Expeditionary TB SANAI Group www.facebook.com/1stTheaterSustainmentCommand ww.dvidshub.net/unit/1TSCPA 3 1st Theater Sustainment Command — Black Jack Express 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) CG Corner For mission success, take care of one another COMMENTARY BY other. Do not become complacent and MAJ. GEN. DARRELL K. WILLIAMS let your guard down. At every level, we need to stay aware and protect one First, I want to thank each and every another. one of our troops, civilians and family As we work toward a healthier members for your sacrifices on behalf of and safer Army, I also want to stress our nation. the importance of the “Blackjack Stan- Since taking command, I have had dards”. We must know, meet and up- the opportunity over the past 90 days to hold them for this command to be suc- see what you do on a daily basis and it is cessful. absolutely incredible. Lastly, as we approach the Memo- Many of you are currently deployed rial Day weekend, I remind everyone in harm’s way, and still others are sup- that this also marks the beginning of porting those presently on the front lines the summer season and safety needs to of freedom. worth millions of dollars. In addi- be a top priority. From mission support, collaboration tion, they have managed transpor- Many of our personnel and family amongst the commands, and the rela- tation assets and personnel moves members will celebrate with barbe- tionship we have with our higher com- throughout U.S. Central Com- cues, picnics, and extended travel. We mands and strategic partners – I am very mand area of operations and sus- also must not forget safety for our de- pleased with our progress and the job tained the force in CJOA- ployed personnel; we must focus our everyone is doing to accomplish the Afghanistan all the while, conduct- efforts in on-duty and workplace injury mission. ing their day-to-day mission … reductions. I want to highlight just a few of your specifically the Train, Advise and No matter our location, heat injury successes over the last few months. Not Assist mission to the Afghan prevention must be incorporated into Black jack EXPRESS long after the change of command, you Army. all plans, activities and operations dur- supported the training exercise for the As I have said many times in ing this holiday. Weekend. Leadership 3rd Sustainment Command the past and the Blackjack Stan- involvement at all levels, self disci- (Expeditionary) which was then fol- dards indicate, if you take care of pline, risk management, as well as lowed by several battalions, brigade- troops, civilians and families, we compliance with traffic laws, and basic level and higher transfer of authority will continue to have mission suc- common sense, will ensure our ceremonies demonstrating the Army's cess. chances of success this holiday week- ability to have trained and ready Soldiers I ask that you stay focused on end, and through the remaining sum- in the National Guard, reserves and ac- SHARP and suicidal ideations, mer months. tive component. leader development and supporting Stay Safe and stay healthy! These Soldiers have accounted for, the mission and transition for the managed and moved tons of equipment future. We must take care of each First Team! Army Strong! 1st TSC Blackjack Standards 1. Lead by example and AR 600-9 2. Take care of Soldiers and families 7. Look like a Soldier and be able to pass 3. Always accomplish the mission an APFT anytime 4. Treat all with dignity and respect 8. Be a team player, selfless service 5. Be deployable at all times 9. Qualify on your assigned weapon 6. Stay in compliance with AR 670-1 10. Train everyday for success 4 1st Theater Sustainment Command — Black Jack Express 1st Sustainment Command (Theater) Black jack EXPRESS CSM Corner Take pride in being a member of 1st TSC COMMENTARY BY is watching us or because we COMMAND SGT. MAJ. might get in trouble or to get a pat NATHANIEL J. BARTEE on the back. The overwhelming majority We do what’s right simply be- of you are getting it done every cause it’s right, and that means not day, and I want to thank you for just looking out for ourselves and being a positive influence in our making sure we’re doing the right team. However, I want to take thing, but looking out for the this opportunity to offer some buddy to our left and right, as well. observations on standards. That’s what it means to be a team player. We still have Soldiers stationed through- out the world and in operational theaters, but Everyday I’m honored to work with the we are transitioning from an Army at war to Soldiers and leaders in the 1st TSC. I expect an Army at home. all of you to treat each other with the same dignity and respect I have for all of you. As we transition, it’s important that Sol- diers and Leaders don’t forget our Army’s I encourage everyone to read and review core principles and values and what it means the newly published Blackjack Standards in to be a Soldier. It is our duty as noncommis- this issue, to use them as a guideline and to sioned officers to train and lead Soldiers and lead by example.