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LOG WARRIORS Volume 1, Issue 2 311th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) 1 November 2008 Cooks Keep Bellies Full, Faces Happy The cooks of the 311th Sustain- tionals to continue to enhance day night when the Army and con- ment Command (Expeditionary) of- services. tracted cooks serve Mongolian bar- ten fi nd themselves with plenty to “Now that the grueling heat is beque, which is basically a choice do by providing outstanding service gone, it’s not so bad grilling the mix of vegetables; choice of chicken, to thousands of troops and civilians hundreds of steaks outdoors,” said pork, beef and/or shrimp; and sweet who eat at the Zone 2 dining facility Spc. Carlos Deloera (above left, test- or hot sauce; all grilled to perfection on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. ing temperatures), one of the few 92 and served on a bed of rice. Many positive changes have been Golfs. The cooks serve about 700 It became such a big hit that the made to the facility since the 311th pounds of steak every Wednesday. facility decided to operate both of its ESC arrived in theater. serving lines serving the Mongolian The most signifi cant improve- feasts, said MSG Veronica Avant. ment came with the addition of the Now, about 85 percent of the Fri- “log warrior” annex to prevent over- day night crowd head for the Mongo- crowding. lian barbeque. The 311th ESC food operations It’s all thanks to the dedicated team partners with other Army staff of 311th ESC cooks and the servicemembers and foreign na- A favorite for many comes on Fri- dozens of work staff from abroad. Mongolian BBQ night stays busy, three hours non-stop. Sgt. 1st Class Patrick Chan gets his food to go. Volume 1, Issue 2 Sustain the Fight Page 2 Camaraderie is the Ticket By Brig. Gen. William D. Frink, Jr. 311th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Hello fellow Log Warriors! November is imperative with our heavy work- the time to express gratitude for 2008 is upon us with the memories load that everyone takes time out the things one has. So take a mo- of the past six months and the an- of their busy schedule to relax and ment and refl ect on the things you ticipation of the upcoming holiday unwind. The sporting events con- have. I want you to know I truly season. Since we have been here at tinue and I encourage everyone to appreciate all the hard work and ef- Camp Arifjan, there have been many support any 311th ESC event. forts everyone is putting forth and Log Warriors who participated in I encourage everyone to continue to the sports programs. This brings During the month of November we strive for excellence as we prepare me to the thought of Camaraderie. will observe and celebrate a couple to enter the homestretch. Camaraderie not only works on the very important holidays, Veterans fi eld, court, or track, it is also in Day and Thanksgiving. Veterans “Sustain the Fight – Log Warrior” the bleachers and on the sidelines. Day is celebrated on November It’s not whether you win or lose the 11th and it is an American holiday game but people getting together honoring military veterans. It is for a common cause and Esprit de the anniversary of the peace agree- Corp. Esprit de Corp is “the spirit ment from the end of World War I of a group that makes the members which took place on the 11th hour of the group want to succeed”. I of the 11th Day of the 11th month am proud to see so many of our Log in 1918. I honor and respect each Warriors supporting the sporting one of you for volunteering to be events. You may attend a sport- an American Veteran and being ing event because you have a friend assigned to the 311th ESC, I am playing, someone in your section thankful you are on my team. This 311th Sustainment is on a team, or someone asks you year Thanksgiving is November Command (Expeditionary) to attend, no matter the reason, I 27th. I understand and sympa- think everyone would agree these thize that it’s going to be diffi cult Commander sporting events are entertainment. to celebrate Thanksgiving this year Brig. Gen. William D. Frink, Jr. Entertainment is designed to pro- because we are away from our fam- vide relaxation or pleasure. And ilies. No matter where we are, what Command Sergeant Major you do have to admit, most of the we are doing, and who we are with, Command Sgt. Maj. Jerry L. Ayala sporting events are entertaining. It always remember, Thanksgiving is Public Affairs Offi cer Capt. Kenneth C. Morrison Log Warriors is the monthly command information newsletter of the 311th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and is an authorized publication Public Affairs Editors for members of the Department of Defense, according to the provisions afforded Staff Sgt. W. Watson Martin by Army Regulation 360-1. The opinions and views expressed in Log Warriors are Sgt. Tracy Ellingsen not necessarily offi cial views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, or the Department of the Army. The editorial content of this publication is the responsi- This newsletter is available on the 311th ESC bility of the 311th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) public affairs offi cer. AKO page, PAO section: Point of contact for questions and submissions is Staff Sgt. W. Watson Martin, chief www.us.army.mil/suite/page/424951 of 311th ESC Pubic Affairs. More News: www.dvidshub.net/units/311ESC Volume 1, Issue 2 Sustain the Fight Page 3 By Command Sgt. Maj. Jerry L. Ayala 311th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) 311th ESC Soldiers, it’s getting wisdom so that their holiday sea- million veterans in the United close to the holiday season again, son will be brighter. Nurture and States? Among the nation’s vet- but this time we celebrate across build their trust in you as a com- erans, approximately six million the vast shores of the United States pass to guide them in the right di- served in World War II, four million away from our families. Some of rection. And who knows, that direc- served in the Korean War, eight us, at one time or maybe twice, tion might be you. Not only do we million during the Vietnam era and have had the experience of being take care of our own, we remember three million in the Persian Gulf. away from loved ones during this them as well. There are more than seven states period; for some it will be the very with one million or more veterans. fi rst. It is at this time we need to In a couple of weeks we will be These states include California encourage, mentor and lend an ear honoring our veterans; you are a (2.6 million), Florida (1.9 million), and listen to what Soldiers have to part of this tribute and honor. Your Texas (1.8 million), New York (1.4 say. As always Leaders, we need to service and commitment has given million), Pennsylvania (1.3 million), set the example and at times share you the right to be called a veteran. Ohio (1.1 million) and Illinois (1.0 our past experiences of being away You are among the many who have million). from home during the Holidays. served, from WWI to present time. Leaders and NCOs I ask that you Our forefathers made a difference You and fellow veterans have made continue to be the torch and the and now its Soldiers like you who a difference. Thank you for your compass that is needed when our continue to make a difference for dedication and your commitment; Soldiers are feeling homesick. our future and for our families’ fu- thank you for taking pride in being ture. a Soldier and serving your country; I ask that you would be a torch to thank you 311th ESC Soldiers for brighten their spirits with words of Did you know that there are 26.4 leading from the front. Hooah! (Above) Spc. Chris Garza, a munitions specialist with the 311th Sus- tainment Command (Expeditionary), receives his annual fl u shot from Sgt. Rodney Thomas, a medic with HHC Area Support Group. (Right) 311th ESC Commander Brig. Gen. William D. Frink, Jr. receives his an- nual fl u shot from Sgt. Lahendra McCray, also a medic with HHC Area Support Group. Volume 1, Issue 2 Sustain the Fight Page 4 Get the STRONG scoop in Kuwait and Iraq, said Col. Joel Mjol- HHC has done just that by helping the By Staff Sgt. W. Watson Martin sness, the 311th Sustainment Com- 311th ESC junior enlisted in general. 311th Sustainment Command mand (Expeditionary) Chief of Staff. HHC manages and provides NCO pro- Log Warriors Staff Writer fessional development training on Tues- STRONG focuses on ones well being. day and Thursday evenings to help the The basis of the STRONG program Leaders should be knowledgeable of junior enlisted prepare for the Warrior is not new – it is the rejuvenation of a their team members’ possible personal Leadership Course, said White. present charge to all leaders: taking issues they currently have or begin to care of those under their command and have while in Theater to help alleviate The NCODP initiative not only gives the control. any concerns or issues the Soldier may junior enlisted a chance to learn and be having, said Master Sgt. John Bar- grow as future leaders, but it also gives The four pillars that rise from the foun- row, 311th ESC chaplain’s assistant.