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PFC Dudley of 1St Platoon, Comanche Company Pulls Se- Curity Along a Kalat Wall While on Patrol in Khost Province geronimo journal PFC Dudley of 1st Platoon, Comanche Company pulls se- curity along a Kalat Wall while on patrol in Khost Province. Task Force 1-501 Family and Friends, We are at the hump, or maybe just over it, in terms of our deployment length, but there is still much to be done. We’re continuing to make progress in terms of Afghan forces being able to provide security; and these gains are opening the doors for significantly larger gains, progress begets progress. The willingness of our Afghan partners to take initiative in the planning and execution of operations is continually increasing. At the lower (Company/ PLT equivalent) level, our Afghan partner forces remain strong and competent. At the Kandak (Battalion equiva- lent) level and up they still face challenges, particularly in the area of logistic support. It is not for a lack of will, sometimes they’re just not sure how their own systems are supposed to work (a problem that can be found in our own Army). We have created some of this problem on our own over the past 10 years - supplying Afghan forces with whatever they need, as opposed to forcing their system to work. Our Security Force Assistance (SFA) Team (“Team Salakar”) is critical in helping our Afghan partners build their ability to supply themselves, communicate and synchronize operations across Khost Province. Team Salakar, in conjunction with our Companies, works con- stantly at various level to assist our Afghan partners in finding “Afghan solutions to Afghan problems.” We have completed the transition of Company Commanders in Easy and Blackfoot Companies, with CPT Adam Jones now at the helm of the FSC and CPT Matt Mobley leading Blackfoot Company at JCOP Chergowtah. This month we will say good bye to CPT Tyler Rund, who will be replaced by CPT Joel Franceschi as Comanche 6 at COP Terezayi. Another transition that has taken place is the Division Headquarters the Brigade Combat Team works for now. The 1st Cavalry Division Headquarters has redeployed to Fort Hood, Texas and been replaced the 1st Infantry Division Headquarters from Fort Riley, Kansas. This change in headquarters has also resulted in the Battalion going back to being referred to as Task Force 1-501, as opposed to Task Force Blue Geronimo. Geronimos continue to return refreshed from R&R, over 400 Paratroopers have taken R&R since we’ve started back in January. While there are only a small number of Geronimos remaining that will deploy forward, others will continue to redeploy and transition to civilian life as their ETS dates are nearing. We would like to say thank you to these men and women and wish them the best as they transition from the military. You can continue to be proud of what your Geronimo is doing here in Afghanistan as part of TF 1-501. We’ve made progress, but there is still plenty left to be done. To steal from a decorated former Army Officer, “Be proud, but don’t be satisfied.” On behalf of our Geronimo Soldiers I’d like to thank you for your continued support of the Task Force and each other in Alaska, or wherever you may be reading this newsletter from. There are still many challenges that lie ahead of us. But the strength of the fami- lies and friends on the home front will remain critical to our ability to maintain focus on the tasks that lie ahead. GERONIMO! LTC Patrick Ellis SGT Hale and SPC Bair learn IED making techniques during a class on FOB Salerno, AF. Family and Friends of TF 1-501, Another month is upon us and the month of May marks the halfway point. The Battalion has accom- plished so much and yet we have a ways to go. Everyone looks forward to the turn- around point but we will continue to re- mind our Soldiers to stay focused on the task at hand, and to make sure that we make every day count. You, the support net- A Geronimo shares an afternoon snack with some Afghan children while on patrol in Tani District. work, are always a big part of that and help en- sure our Soldiers stay focused by holding down the fort and continuing with your outstanding support of our unit, our mission, and our Soldiers. Our Soldiers are keeping a very fast paced schedule. In addition to the patrol schedule, Companies have been improving the work and living conditions at every location. Some leaders and Soldiers within the Battalion have started to switch out. This is a natural part of Army growth and transition. It keeps an organization fresh with ideas, new perspectives on how to solve problems and sometimes it helps keep us from get- ting complacent. Some are getting ready to re-deploy early for follow on schooling and others are just moving to another job within the Battalion and Brigade. We bid them a farewell and best of luck on all of their fu- ture endeavors. I am keeping my comments short this month and making room for some Compa- ny Commanders to brag about all the won- derful things their Soldiers are doing. As al- ways, to the volunteers and the supporting cast at JBER and around the Country, we are at the turn around point. Thank you again for your support, and encouragement, it is with your help that we are successful. Sincerely, CSM Kirk Johnson A Paratrooper walks through some trees while on patrol in Bak District. Security Force Assistance Team 1 - Team “Salakar” (Advisor in Pashto) As the members of Team Salakar, here in Afghanistan and our families back home, eagerly approach the mid-point of our de- ployment, we continue to develop the capabilities of our Afghan partners. Our primary focus is to help the Afghan Soldiers and Police provide a secure and safe environment for the local peo- ple to work, go to school, and just live their lives in peace. Our five man team is still working with two Afghan National Army (ANA) Kandaks (Battalions), two Afghan Border Police Kanda- ks, and we also supervise and assist with the development of the CPT Rund discusses an upcoming mission with his Af- Afghan Police in our assigned districts within Khost Province. ghan counterparts after eating an authentic Afghan meal. Yes, if you are wondering, it keeps us very busy. The last 30 days have been spent mainly on the continued effort to transition responsibility, for the safety of the Afghan people, from US or Coalition Forces, to the Afghan Na- tional Security Forces. This basically means two simple things. It is now Afghan men and women (looking for “bad guys”, illegal weapons, or equipment) who conduct searches of homes and vehicles. It also means it is the Afghan Security Forces patrolling the streets, conducting check points along the road, and providing safety for children at the local schools. The most difficult aspects of the transition are not what you might think. The Afghan Soldiers are tough and are willing to fight to keep the people safe, but they lack any of the technologies and amenities that make the US Army function so well. Our team focuses on the fight tomorrow. We teach the Afghan Commanders how to forecast necessary items to feed, house, and equip their Soldiers out in the field. We teach the importance of maintenance to help keep their vehicles and weapons from breaking, and to order parts to have available when equipment does break. The list goes on and on. Just know that each member of our team has areas of expertise that he learned dur- ing his unique experience within our Army. We as individuals teach the areas we know best, and as a consolidated team teach what they need to win today and tomorrow. Team Salakar is very lucky to be working with 1/501st (Geronimo). Their team is a group of professional leaders and Soldiers who support us in every way. They provide our food, housing, security, and even our mail. We would not be able to accomplish our mission without their continued dedication to us. For the moment, SFC Revies, MSG Chapman, and MAJ Parshad are still partnered with 2/1/203rd ANA in southern Khost. MAJ David is working with the 3/1/203rd ANA in northern Khost, and LTC Slider is the team headquarters based our of Salerno. This past month MSG Chapman took Rest and Relaxation (R&R) in South Carolina so he could be with his family there. MAJ David took his R&R and visited South Africa. Our team wishes to send a special and loving thank you to our families. Without your love , support, strength, and sacrifice we would not be able to accomplish this vital mission. We are one day closer to mission com- plete and returning home to you! LTC Slider and Maj Parshad pose for a picture with To be continued... an ANA and AUP Commander in Tani District. Friends and Family of Apache Company: Apache Company has found its stride. Having just passed the halfway point in the deployment, men are surprised at how fast it’s going and excited to be over the hump and headed for the finish. Having safely captured bomb builders, IED emplacers, and insur- gent fighters, we’re seeing a great effect on our area of operations. The men continue to take enemy men, weapons, and equipment off the battlefield nearly ev- ery day we go on patrol. As the Summer comes into full swing, we’re seeing more and more opportunities to take everything from the insurgent networks and give them nothing back.
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