October 29, 2008 www.dvidshub.net (search phrase: Expeditionary Times) Vol. 1, Issue 19 Interpreters help “bridge the gap” Mission melting pot See page 4 story on pg. 5 NCOs take first step New NCOs take part in induction ceremony signifying their new leadership role See pages 8-9 Women pave the way A look at how things have changed for women in the Photo by Sgt. Aaron LeBlanc military over the years Members of the 165th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 1st Sustainment Brigade, participate in a transfer of authority ceremony held at Camp Taji, Iraq, April 21, signifying the moment at which the 165th assumed responsibility for the battlespace formerly con- See page 11 trolled by the 1103rd CSSB. 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) extends helping hand to interested voters by Spc. Anthony Hooker dents and visitors of JBB, Acosta Expeditionary Times staff said the 3d ESC was able to reach a “Going through the absentee voting pro- significant amount of people. JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq Having assisted nearly 200 vot- – Voting assistance officers of the ers in an earlier voter registration 3d Sustainment Command (Expedi- cess was very convenient and easy . it drive, Acosta said the number of tionary) held two federal voting ab- participants assisted tripled, largely sentee ballot drives Oct. 15-16 and was a painless process.” by word – of – mouth. Oct. 20-22 at the Eastside Morale, “Most people I have talked to Sgt 1st Class Odell Smith Welfare, and Recreation facility. said they have never (experienced) 1st Battalion, 293rd Infantry Regiment The events were part of the 3d this type of approach,” said Acosta. ESC’s effort to register or assist “When people get a one-on-one ap- Servicemembers and civilian em- ESC; Capt. Kelvin Acosta; and Sgt. ficulty receiving a ballot from their team came to MWR East to do proach, they feel more comfortable, ployees who wished to submit an 1st Class Albert Gardner provided home area. whatever was necessary to help citi- like they are taken care of.” absentee ballot for the Nov. 4 gen- absentee ballots along with voting Acosta, VAO for the 3d ESC’s zens cast a vote before the Novem- eral election. assistance material for new voters, Headquarters Company, and a Sa- ber elections. By providing their Maj. James Hess, VAO for the 3d or guidance for anyone having dif- linas, Puerto Rico, native, said the services at a site that entertains resi- See VOTE, Page 10 PAGE 2 EXPEDITIONARY TIMES October 29, 2008 PMO Blotter: 17 Oct. – 23 Oct. Minor Vehicle Accident: An Air Force servicemember notified security forc- es, via telephone of a minor vehicle accident. SF patrols arrived on scene and made contact with the vehicle operator, who stated that while attempting to negotiate a turn, his tractor trailer struck another parked trailer. Damage consisted of a bent strut bar on the tractor. A report was completed on scene. The Servicemember was instructed to report the incident to his chain of command and report to security forc- es in 72 hours to acquire a copy of the report. UXO Discovery: An Air Force member reported finding unexploded ordnance on Texas Ave. Security forces, Fire De- partment, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal re- sponded. Additional SF patrols responded, evacu- ated buildings, and set control points for the cordon. EOD personnel then detonated the UXO in-place. Minor Vehicle Accident: An Air Force Servicemember notified the security forces, via telephone, of a minor vehicle accident. Photo by Spc. Anthony Hooker The SF patrols arrived on scene and made contact Iraqi Children cross the Euphrates river to meet Soldiers July 30 in Al Batha, Iraq. with the vehicle operator. The Servicemember stat- ed while attempting to maneuver around another ve- hicle, she struck a drainage pipe. The damage to the The fish doesn’t know about the Culture Points vehicle consisted of a bent and re-positioned bum- per. The Servicemember was instructed to report the water until you take him out of it. 1. For Iraqis, having a big fam- incident to her chain of command and report to SF ily is a great achievement – this in 72 hours to obtain a copy of the report. ing our mission because we just do not by Angela M. Aube is a basic right that every per- Informational Entry/Vehicle Damage: TRADOC Culture Center understand how someone else could be so The JDOC was notified via telephone of a vehicle wrong about everything. Being a fish out son and animal deserves (They that had suffered damage due to the indirect fire FORT HUACHUCA, Az. – Often in the of water can be difficult, confusing, and are very opposed to spaying and attack. SF patrols were dispatched to the vehicle’s military, we are thrust into new environ- potentially dangerous. It is important that neutering animals). ments that are much different from our we learn to function in new environments location to ascertain the damages. The damage con- 2. Blood money can only be sisted of a chipped windshield and a broken passen- own. Remember that first day at Basic as efficiently as possible. ger headlight. Digital photos were taken to record Training: Many of us were introduced to The key to communicating and operat- paid after an apology is given. the damage. a new world that we did not know existed. ing in another country—another culture— 3. Noah lived in Iraq; many bib- Attempted Theft of Government Property: The same can be said for being deployed is to first understand ourselves. How do lical events and people are cen- A civilian contractor notified security forces of an to a different region of the world—even if we view the world? What do we value and tered in Iraq. attempt to steal government fuel. While refueling we have already been there before. believe? More importantly: why? When his vehicle, a civilian attempted to go beyond the al- So, what does the quote “The fish we are placed in these new environments, 4. Private property has been lowable supply by bribing the fuel attendant. Secu- doesn’t know about the water until you we are forced to ask ourselves these ques- an Iraqi value for nearly 5,000 rity forces responded and completed a written state- take him out of it” mean? It means that tions. When we find the answers to these years. ment on-scene. The complainant was instructed to we can never quite be prepared for enter- questions, we are more prepared for the Submitted by William S. Parrish report this violation to his chain of command and ing a new region. As humans immersed in missions ahead of us—understanding our report to security forces after 72 hours to obtain a our culture, we are often not aware of our allies and enemies—and better positioned We invite you to…. copy of the report. own individual and collective cultures un- to return home safely. Please send comments, ideas, or ques- til we are thrust into these new situations. So, the final question is: If you are tak- tions about cultural situations you may Contact the Provost Marshal Office: Being confronted with people who have a en out of your home waters, are you going have encountered to the Editor. 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