www.hood.army.mil/1stcavdiv/ “Telling the MND-Baghdad Story” Friday, Sept. 28, 2007

(U.S. Army Photo) Citizens in Baghdad’s Rashid District march in a peaceful demonstration of support for their Iraqi Security Volunteers, Sept. 26. The banner says, “The Baghdad Brigade is the best evidence for the brotherhood between Shia and Sunni.” Rashid Citizens March in Support of Security Volunteers 4-1 Inf. Div. Public Affairs during the morning hours in a show of streets of Saydiyah is one of the most approval for the ongoing reconciliation powerful symbols of a growing democra- BAGHDAD – Multi-National efforts of an area that has been a source of cy there is,” said Col. Ricky D. Gibbs, Division - Baghdad Soldiers observed a sectarian friction in recent weeks. commander of the 4th Infantry Brigade peaceful demonstration in support of Troops from Company C, 1st Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division. Iraqi Security Volunteers in the West Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment “Seeing the citizens marching in support Rashid District of the Iraqi capital Sept. “Vanguards” observed the event and of the Iraqi Security Volunteers serves as 26. made sure that the people in attendance an important reminder of the positive The demonstrators, who numbered were allowed to express their position impact the ISV are making in Rashid and approximately between 600-1000 people, without significant incident. how far the security situation there has marched through the streets of Saydiyah “A peaceful demonstration on the come in recent weeks.” Page 2 News Sept. 28, 2007

Facts about Explosives Threat Taken Ramadan Off the Streets of Jamia By 2nd Lt. Tabitha L. Fullam sives and rigged with detonation cord, one 1-64 Armor Regt. small propane tank filled with homemade The 2nd Imam’s Birth explosives and rigged with detonation cord, BAGHDAD — Multi-National one fire extinguisher filled with homemade Division – Baghdad Soldiers, working with explosives, one 5-gallon fuel can filled with Today Shi'a Muslims Iraqi Army troops uncovered a weapons explosives and rigged with detonation cord, cache in the western Baghdad neighborhood one anti-tank mine, three 57mm rockets, var- celebrate the birth of the of Jamia Sept. 24. ious washing machine timers, batteries and 2nd Imam, Hasan, who Troops from 3rd Company, 5th an unknown propellants for rockets. Battalion, 6th Iraqi Army led Company B, Explosive ordnance disposal teams con- was the grandson of 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment to the ducted a controlled detonation, destroying Muhammed. cache site, located in an abandoned field in the materials at a secure location. Imam al-Hasan bin the middle of the neighborhood. This is the 21st cache site discovered by The cache consisted of three small Soldiers of Task Force 1-64 Armor in the Jamia Ali is most widely Freon tanks filled with homemade explo- neighborhood over the past three months. known for his Jihad of peace where his brother, Imam Hussain, is known for his Jihad of martyr- dom. The brothers are used as examples of correct behavior in peace and in (Photo by Capt. Mark Battjes, 1-64 Armor Regt.) war. A cache of mostly homemade explosives and improvised explosive devices is laid out following a cache discovery in the western Baghdad neighborhood of Jamia by Soldiers of Task Force 1-64 Armor and Iraqi Army troops Sept. 24.

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CAMP TAJI, Iraq – For one 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division AH-64D Apache crew chief, a career in the Army began with a challenge. Sgt. Mark Ramon Tudela Martinez was inspired to enlist by his cousin, now Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Castro, but not because of words of encouragement – Castro told Martinez he couldn’t hack it. Martinez decided to prove Castro wrong and joined the National Guard in Guam on Aug. 14, 1990, as a water purification specialist. He continued his civilian career as a salesman for 10 years before giving it up to go (Photo by 1st Lt. Jenny Wright, 1-227 Aviation Regt.) on active duty. On June 22, Sgt. Mark Ramon Tudela Martinez, an AH-64D Apache crew chief from 1st 2000, at 31, he switched to “Attack” Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry active duty and switched mil- Division. Martinez was recently recognized by 1st ACB Commander Col. Dan itary occupational specialties Shanahan for his contributions to the brigade’s mission in Iraq. to become an attack helicop- ter repairer. He later deployed people and learn about other maintenance of the Apache cles running, keeps our tools to Afghanistan in 2003 for cultures and ethnic groups,” helicopter. calibrated and is one of our Operation Enduring Freedom he said. His dedication to his mis- top aircraft mechanics.” and to Operation Iraqi With wife Liza, Martinez sion has caught the eye of his Recognition for his con- Freedom in 2004 with 1st has a fair-sized family of his company leadership. tributions didn’t stop with his Battalion “Expect No own: two daughters, Julianna “He doesn’t care company leadership. He Mercy,” 101st Aviation Marie, 14, and Michelle what anybody thinks, because recently received a comman- Brigade. Lynn, 6, and a son Andrew he’s going to do the right der’s coin from Col. Dan After a year in Korea, he Alvin, 11, all of Killeen, thing,” said Co. A’s top enlist- Shanahan, 1st ACB command- arrived at Company A, 1st Texas. ed Soldier, 1st Sgt. Duane er “Attack” Battalion, 227th Martinez said he credits Dohrmann of Grainger, Texas. “He had stepped up to the Aviation Regiment in June his wife as the influence for “He gets along great with plate,” said Mt. Gilead, N.C., 2005 and deployed to Iraq for his staying in the Army for so everybody, and he messes native Sgt. 1st Class Eto a second time in October long. with the pilots every now and Haywood, Martinez’ platoon 2006. “Even though it is hard then.” sergeant. “The Soldiers really Seventeen years after the on her while I’m deployed, “Sergeant Martinez look up to him as a noncom- challenge from his cousin, she always tells me to ‘Keep does all of the little things that missioned officer and in their Martinez continues to serve. on going,’” he said. help to make the company daily duties.” As a member of a large fami- Martinez is the supervi- run,” added Capt. Guyton Seventeen years after ly from Guam, the Army is a sor of his maintenance sec- Robinson, commander of Co. that fateful bet, Martinez has good fit for him, he said. tion and responsible for A and a native of Thomasville, proven that his cousin could “I like to be around other maintaining records and the Ga. “He keeps all of our vehi- not have been more wrong. Page 4 Movies Sept. 28, 2007 From A to Z: Two Real-Crime Movies Highlighted What is it about movies based on real might know his work in “Fight Club,” events? It seems more movies come out Movie which is probably one of the best movies of every year taken straight from old police Reviews all time…and if anyone wants to argue that reports and newspaper clippings from years point, I’m all ears. However, Fincher’s ago. Now I’m not going to say that these work on this film left me feeling bored at movies aren’t any good, because some of Spc. times. The movie runs at two-and-a-half them are pretty interesting, but that it seems William hours, which generally is 30 minutes too that Hollywood will pursue just about any Hatton long. I can understand if a movie needs to story – fact or fiction. be longer to tell the story, but this one This will be my last review, due to me dragged on too long. getting out of Iraq (back to the ‘Hood,’ Fort, ing , , Justin Now I’m not saying “Zodiac” was a that is), I will treat everyone to a double Timberlake, and . bad movie. It was interesting at times, but I review. I felt it was only appropriate as I “Alpha Dog” is about a small time drug wouldn’t recommend it over most movies. watched two movies recently that were dealer that gets caught up in a kidnapping “Alpha Dog” just seemed to flow a lot somewhat in common and were both based turned . After being attacked by man better, and had my heart pumping through- on actual events that it only seemed right to that owes him money, Johnny Truelove out the entire film, especially at the end. line them up next to each other. (Hirsch) decided to kidnap his young “Zodiac” just sputtered out at the end leav- The first movie was “Zodiac,” staring teenage brother in hopes that it would make ing me wishing I could have my time back. Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, and Robert him pay up. As the kidnap becomes more Now I know most people are dis- Downey Jr. and more lax, the brother becomes less of a pleased with Timberlake’s acting abilities. “Zodiac” is basically about a series of hostage and more of a guest at the various His role and performance in this film was across California involving a man parties they attend. As the situation grows pretty good. It was even enjoyable, but hey, who calls himself the Zodiac. After each more and more surreal, Truelove decides the that’s just my opinion. murder he would write a letter detailing his only way out of the kidnapping will be to As similar as these movies were, crime to the newspaper. As murder after kill the hostage. involving vicious crimes based on real gruesome murder occurs, a detective First off, there is a need to establish events, I can easily say I would chose one (Ruffalo), tries to solve the mystery of who which film was a decent watch and which over the other. If you are in the mood to the killer is. As years pass and the killer one was a waste of time. Surprisingly, I touch up your California ‘70s murder histo- goes uncaught, a cartoonist (Gyllenhaal) found “Alpha Dog” to be considerably ry, “Zodiac” is probably a good choice. If who followed the story intensely turns the entertaining and enjoyable, while I found you’re in the mood for an entertaining, case into his own person quest. As the quest “Zodiac” to be somewhat boring and not heart-pumping thrill ride, check out “Alpha becomes more of an obsession, time will very suspenseful. Dog” only tell whether he’ll find the killer or not. “Zodiac” was directed by one of my all I give “Zodiac” three Golden Spurs and The second film was “Alpha Dog” star- time favorite directors, David Fincher. You “Alpha” Dog gets four.

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