Multi-National Division – “First Team.....Team First” Tuesday, May 5, 2009 Panthers make footprints in New Baghdad By Staff Sgt. Peter Ford mander of HHC. “By walking the streets, MND-B PAO we can make a good impression on the BAGHDAD — As the Soldiers of Head- people here in New Baghdad.” quarters and Headquarters Company, Spe- Local residents and store owners be- cial Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat came more receptive to the Soldiers once Team “Panthers,” 82nd Airborne Division, the people saw the Coalition forces are walk the streets of New Baghdad, a neigh- genuinely interested in helping them, ac- borhood in eastern Baghdad, children run cording to Englund. from their houses to shake hands with the Many people invite the Soldiers in for Soldiers and ask questions about the United tea or offer them food to show their appre- States. ciation for the efforts the paratroopers have Some of the Soldiers entertained the made to secure and improve the commu- children while others maintained security. nity. Panther leaders spoke with local store own- “Every day we walk down the streets of ers and residents in order to build stronger Baghdad talking to local people trying to relationships in the community on these help as much as we can,” said 1st Lt. Dan- foot patrols. iel Maxfield, from Fairfax, Va., a platoon “We are putting a face on the American leader with HHC. “Because of our constant Soldier,” said Sgt. Andy Zeigler, a military presence and the trust we have built, people policeman assigned to HHC. “The unit be- now talk to us about all sorts of problems.” fore us primarily did mounted patrol,” said “I think we have a great relationship with the Dumas, Texas native. the people in the neighborhoods in which Armored vehicles provide additional we patrol,” said Pfc. Michael Godfrey, a Photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Ford, MND-B PAO protection for Soldiers on mounted patrols, Senoia, Ga. native, s a military policeman A local boy of the New Baghdad but the downfalls include limited visibility assigned to the company. community walks to a park in his and less interaction with local people. As the Panthers end their patrol, they “Now since the area is much safer, we give children candy and wave goodbye, neighborhood April 30, with Sgt. do more foot patrols,” said Capt. Brian making lasting impressions on the people in Daniel Villalpando, a native of Yuma, Englund, a native of Rochester, N.Y., com- New Baghdad. Ariz., a military policeman. Center for the Diabled receiving much needed renovations By Sgt. Rebekah Malone “The grounds were covered by mass always in this condition and was once a 225th Eng. Bde. PAO, MND-B vegetation and a majority of the windows good facility. “This is very good. We ap- BAGHDAD — The al-Hamza Center and doors were broken out,” she said. “[We preciate all you’re doing,” Jabir said. “This for the Disabled in the of are] also focused on the overall plumbing will help the people that use this facility.” Baghdad is receiving much needed repairs and electrical systems to increase the facili- Breyman said she enjoys the opportu- after sectarian violence caused the facility ties ability to operate as an efficient and ef- nity to make a difference. “It’s extremely considerable damage in 2007. fective center to treat its patients.” self rewarding to know I assist in improv- On April 30, project manager 1st Lt. The Task Force Longknife contract is an ing the local populace’s quality of living Mandy Breyman of Republic, Ohio, 46th initiative funded by 5th Battalion, 4th Reg- with refurbishments at school, medical and Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy), 225th iment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division recreational facilities, and with solar light- Engineer Brigade, said the center was still to help the facility treat more patients. ing,” she said. operating, but was not helping many pa- Dentist Dr. Hussein Jabir has worked Once renovations are complete, the tients because people assumed the center in the clinic for two years even though the Ministry of Health hopes to provide addi- was closed due to its exterior appearance. building is in disarray. He said it was not tional supplies for the facility’s use. PAGE 2 May 5, 2009 IPs, MPs continue to fine tune operations By Staff Sgt. Jessika Malott 8th MP Bde. PAO, MND-B BAGHDAD — As Coalition forces continue to transition to a more support- based role throughout the country of this year, the Iraqi people are taking more and more responsibility for the future of their country. This was evident as senior leaders of the Local Directorate Iraqi Police met with their Police Transition Team partners of the 93rd Military Police Bat- talion, 8th MP “Watchdog” Brigade, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, here, April 30 to discuss the future of the Iraqi Police and their ever-increasing security responsibility in their respective communities. “The Karkh local directorate is com- prised of 10 subordinate districts with Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessika Malott, 8th MP Bde. PAO approximately 10, 000 IPs,” said Capt. Col. Byron Freeman (left), 8th Military Police “Watchdog” Brigade commander, Adrian Foster, the Karkh Local Director- Multi-National Division – Baghdad and a native of Norfolk, Va., and Lt. Col. ate PTT officer-in-charge. Thomas Byrd, commander, 93rd MP Battalion, 8th MP Bde., MND – B and a For some of the IPs, this was their first native of Marion, Ohio, speak with the commanders of the Iraqi Police in the meeting with their partners of the “War Karkh Local Directorate during a round-table discussion April 30, here. Eagle” Battalion, based out of Fort Bliss, Texas. “The purpose of this round table dis- cussion is to further discuss issues and concerns that we all may need to ad- dress,” said Lt. Col. Thomas Byrd, com- mander of the 93rd MP Bn., 8th MP Bde., MND – B, and a native of Marion, Ohio. “This is not my meeting. This is our meeting.” Along with the 8th MP Bde., the IPs also brainstormed and cross-coordinated with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division Provost Marshall’s Of- fice, MND – B, during the meeting re- garding changes to detainee reintegration and operations. Byrd and his PTT teams are slated to work with local Iraqi Police officials of the traffic and patrol sectors, as well as working with the Iraqi National Police in Photo by Staff Sgt. Jessika Malott, 8th MP Bde. PAO an effort to continue their partnership to Col. Byron Freeman, 8th Military Police “Watchdog” Brigade commander, ensure a safe and secure Iraq. Multi-National Division – Baghdad and a native of Norfolk, Va., shakes hands After each department is engaged by with Iraqi Police Commanders of the Karkh Local Directorate after a round the battalion in these weekly engage- table discussion session April 30, here. Topics included detainee reintegra- ments there will be a large conference to tion, security responsibility and patrol sectors. bring all of the forces together. PAGE 3 May 5, 2009 Black Knights meet with Emir at crowning

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jahir Avila, 1st BCT, 1st Cav. Div. BAGHDAD — Houston native Capt. Brennan Speakes (right), commander, Company C, 1st “Black Knight” Battal- ion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, shakes hands with the newly crowned Emir Kas Al Kabil al Kabi of the Al Kabi Tribe in Adahmiyah, part of northern Baghdad, during his crowing ceremony April 28. An emir is the leader of a tribe and a figure of great importance in Iraq. Iraqis are a tribal people with strong allegiances to their tribes. The emir said he was honored to have Coalition forces as his guest for his crowning, and he looks forward for the chance to continue building relationships with both Coalition and Iraqi Forces. Cav Round-Up radio newscast available MND-B PAO son, Multi-National Division-Baghdad, Economy is on the minds of Iraqis, as BAGHDAD — The Cav Round-Up PAO. Training a whole country’s Army well. A sign things are turning around is is a three-minute radio newscast from and Police is a tremendous task, U.S. the opening of new businesses. Planning Baghdad covering military units and Soldiers are up to the task. started a year ago for a market that will events across Multi-National Division Military transition team are combat improve the lives of Iraqis. Another step — Baghdad. advisors that train and coach Iraqi Secu- in the right direction. Today’s Cav Round-Up No. 59 was rity Forces. To hear the Cav Round-Up, click on produced by Sgt. Lisa Heise, MND-B Getting U.S. forces out of Iraq means the following links: Public Affairs Office. MTT teams must train up ISF. NIPR LINK: Cav Round-Up The May 4th newscast includes the 2. New and improved indoor market SIPR LINK: Cav Round-Up following stories: opens in Abu Ghraib featuring air con- Check out more news at the 1st Cav- 1. MiTT Soldiers work to train Iraqi ditioning, electricity and running water. alry Division’s homepage: Army and Police. SGT Ashley Ander- Features new to most Iraqi citizens. www.cavcountry.net PAGE 4 May 5, 2009

On This Day In Military History 1864 - The forces of Union General Ulysses S. Grant and Confederate General Robert E. Lee clash ATTENTION! in the Wilderness, beginning an epic Dust and particulates in the air can be a campaign. Lee had hoped to meet the Federals, who plunged into the tangled health hazard if not managed appropriately Wilderness west of Chancellorsville, Virginia, the day before, in the dense During exercise, you breathe many times the woods in order to mitigate the nearly volume of air (and dust) compared to breathing two-to-one advantage Grant possessed as the campaign opened. The conflict at rest. Soldiers can only tolerate heavy exercise quickly spread along a two-mile front, as in dust for variable periods of time. Decreasing numerous attacks from both sides sent General Grant the lines surging back and forth. The exercise in dust storms keeps you mission-ready. fighting was intense and complicated by the fact that the combatants rarely saw each other through the thick undergrowth. Whole brigades were lost in the Recommendations: woods. Muzzle flashes set the forest on fire, and hundreds 1) Hydrate. of wounded men died in the inferno. The battle may have been particularly unsettling for the Union troops, who came 2) Wash hands and face before eating and going across skeletons of Yankee soldiers killed the year before at the Battle of Chancellorsville, their shallow graves opened to sleep, also use hand sanitizer. by spring rains. By nightfall, the Union was still in control of 3) Avoid direct flow of air from ACs or heaters as the major crossroads in the Wilderness. The next two days brought more pitched battles without a clear victory for these may increase repiratory irritation. either side. Grant eventually pulled out and moved further south toward Richmond, and for the next six weeks the two 4) Stop smoking. great armies maneuvered around the Confederate capital. 5) Seek medical attention for wheezing. By this point in the US Civil War, most of the uniformed volunteers (forerunners of today’s National Guard) who had 6) Breathe through a wet cloth. rushed to the colors at the start of the war were either dead, were so badly wounded and/or sick as to be sent home or 7) Keep windows, doors and tent flaps closed. had deserted. However both sides, especially in the southern 8) Close vents on AC units. armies, did still have many of early war Guard units in their establishment. The Confederates rarely disbanded units; 9) Don’t wear contact lenses. they just plugged in available new replacements into the old units. This helped to maintain a ‘local’ connection (and its 10) Heavy aerobic activity should only be done in esprit) to a city or county carried over from the original clear weather or in the gym. members. The Union adopted a different system entirely. When the numbers of a unit fell low enough, its remaining men were transferred to another unit from the same state and the old designation ceased to exist. Few individual Here’s an invitation to play Wordplay! replacements were assigned to existing units. Instead new men were placed in newly organized regiments. Several states, such as New York and Pennsylvania, had infantry Find words inside of words. regimental numbers as high as 194th (NY) and 215th (PA). Today’s word is: SERGEANT

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Pvt. Murphy by Mark Baker Quote For Today “Character, in the long run, is the decisive factor in the life of an individual and of nations alike.”

— Theodore Roosevelt, 1858-1919 26th President of the United States

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