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Early progress in Taji facility Taji level III wheeled vehicle maintenance facility showing early progress

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Women’s Equality Giving back Servicemembers pg. 7 throughout Iraq celebrate women’s right to vote Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Chris Seaton Staff Sgt. Max Bunhey, a 12th Combat Aviation Brigade unit movement noncommissioned officer, hands out toys to Iraqi children Aug. 16. Page 11

Iraqi Army teams up with 2-320th FAR for a safer Iraq by Staff Sgt. Tim Sander to conduct a joint air assault with Expeditionary Times staff “The local citizens … saw Iraqi Soldiers, U.S. Sol- Iraqi Security Forces to deny the enemy freedom of movement while JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq– diers and Airmen descend on their village from the sky searching for weapon caches, said The massive blades of the CH-47 Sgt. 1st Class Peter E. Bjorklund, Chinook helicopter were churning as one team fighting the insurgency to secure Iraq.” a native of Seattle, and the platoon through the hot, night air, throw- sergeant of 2nd platoon, 2-320th ing dust and rocks from the barren FAR. A secondary goal of the op- Sgt. Maj. Robert Levis field into the Soldiers’ faces as it 2nd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment eration was to provide the IA with lifted into the dark sky, leaving valuable training in night-time air them behind with only their weap- assault missions. ons and Iraqi counterparts to keep U.S. Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 17th Brigade, started moving, us- through the rugged terrain and into According to Sgt. Maj. Robert them safe. 320th Field Artillery Regiment, ing the dim, green glow of their their target village Aug. 11. As the dust began to settle, the and Iraqi Soldiers of 3rd Battalion, night-vision goggles to navigate The purpose of the mission was See AIR ASSAULT, Page 3 PAGE 2 Expeditionary Times September 3, 2008 PMO Blotter: 22 Aug. – 28 Aug. Indecent Exposure: A female bus driver TRADOC Culture Center observed a male Soldier expose himself to her Did you know? on at least three occasions before finally noti- fying PMO. PMO apprehended the suspect Many of our favorite stories originated 48 hours after the bus driver reported the in- in the Middle East. One of the most fa- cident. A search of the suspect’s housing unit mous collection of Arab folk tales, “The led to the discovering of some very disturb- Thousand and One Nights,” was proba- ing videos of the suspect involved in illicit sex acts. PMO Commentary: The display bly put together in Iraq sometime around of sexually deviant behavior in public is more AD 1000–1500. Supposedly, a beautiful than likely the sign of disturbing behavior hid- woman named Scheherazade marries a den below the surface; notify the PMO imme- king who has killed all his previous wives. diately when such behavior is observed. Each night she tells him a story that is a Major Vehicle Accident: A female Ugan- “cliffhanger,” so that he must keep her dan SOC contractor driving a small van alive to find out the ending. This goes on crossed over the median on Victory Loop, for one thousand and one nights. Finally just north of Snake Circle, and crashed into the king decides to let her stay alive for- a parked bus on the opposite side of the road. The SOC van was totaled and two contractors ever as his wife. Among the stories she in the van were evacuated to the AFTH for tells are the well-known tales of “Ali treatment. Baba and the Forty Thieves,” “Aladdin Stolen Generator: A floodlight genera- and the Magic Lamp,” and “The Voyages tor, valued at $6,200, was stolen from behind of Sinbad the Sailor.” Photo by Sgt. Gary Hawkins DFAC #3. The generator was secured with a Another famous story originating in chain at the time of the larceny. The chain was ancient Iraq – then known as Mesopota- Cultural Reminder that when our values and beliefs are con- found lying on the ground with the lock cut. mia – is “the Epic of Gilgamesh.” The fronted with changing physical or social Assault/ Disrespecting an NCO: A pri- poem tells of Gilgamesh’s struggles to When working with your Iraqi coun- conditions that it may require a little time vate first class struck his team leader in the jaw in a dispute over CQ duty. achieve immortality. terpart, remember that you will not al- to adjust our behaviors. Stolen Bicycle: A $3,000 Cannondale A love of literature is a tool that may ways see “eye to eye” on every issue. Culture training is an integral part of Bicycle was stolen from outside the Bab- be used to bring together parties in con- One successful approach to resolving your situational awareness of the battle- tel Internet Office on the west side of post. flict. Mutual interest is a great starting conflict is to find a middle ground. If field. If you are trained on the norms and The bicycle was secured with a chain wound point to begin the resolution process and you and your counterpart disagree on sensitivities of the culture you are work- through the tires and frame but not secured to build relationships. how supplies are accounted for, you both ing in, it will aid in the identification of an immovable object. Submitted by Michelle Gray, Africa begin to look for reasons why account- the appropriate action to take in a certain Team, TCC ability is important. For example, if the situation. Contact the Provost Marshal Office: unit you are working with receives a NIPR- 443-8602 SIPR- 242-9982 Culture Points monthly allocation of water, the impor- Helpful Website Email- [email protected] tance of accountability can be reiterated 1. The more you try to force a if the allocation is exhausted before the Thanks to Marc Hill, the TCC web- change in cultural beliefs, the more the next scheduled delivery. Use this situa- site is up and running. It can be located culture will cling to what they believe is tion to show your counterpart that if they on ICON, https://icon.army.mil, in the true. documented where all of the water went, Training Toolkit column, or you can 2. Culture is the glue that binds any they will know exactly who received access our site at https://icon.army.mil/ society together. their allocation and hold them account- apps/tcc/index.cfm. The website contains 3. We apply cultural awareness to able- if they ask for more. information on the Army Education and maintain our friendships and to avoid Behind this mind set is the cultural Training Curriculum, points of contact, making new enemies. norm that during the Baath Party rule, articles, links, and various other refer- 4. Cultural awareness is a planned certain staples such as water were pro- ence materials. Please provide feedback step toward victory and an early step to- vided on a weekly basis. Iraqis were not to Mr. Hill at [email protected]; Let us ward peace. required to account for items since they know what you think! 5. Behavior is the expression of a were provided with additional supplies Another helpful website used to ex- culture’s values and beliefs. if needed. This type of accountability is plore other cultures is www.everyculture.com. Submitted by William S. Parrish, Af- a new concept or cultural behavior for This site was used as a resource in the rica Team, TCC many Iraqis. It is important to remember “Did you know?” section.

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U.S. Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, and Iraqi Soldiers of 3rd Battalion, 17th Photo by Spc. Michael Behlin Brigade, prepare to load onto a CH-47 Chinook helicopter for a joint air assault mission Aug. 11. Tech.e Sgt. Billy Shearer, a Beaver Creek, Ohio, native and para- AIR ASSAULT, from Page 1 providing the ISF with valuable Since 2-320th FAR arrived in legal with the 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Judge information that leads to a safer Iraq last September, their main Advocate General office, is congratulated by Brig. Gen. Michael Levis, the operations sergeant Iraq. priorities have been securing the Lally, 3d ESC commanding general, for being selected this week’s major of 2-320th FAR, another “The overall perception of the population and aiding the devel- “Hooah Soldier of the Week.” benefit of the joint mission was population right now is ‘Hey, the opment of ISF. that it built confidence between IA is taking ownership,’” said “Task Force ‘Balls,’ in con- the local Iraqi citizens and the Pratt, a native of Moorefield, W. junction with the military transi- IA. Va. One of the goals of Coalition tion team, is conducting joint pa- “The local citizens … saw Forces, said Pratt, is to aid and trols on a weekly basis to identify Iraqi Soldiers, U.S. Soldiers and reinforce that. any shortcomings and to prepare Airmen descend on their village In addition to the valuable ex- the Iraqi Army to take the lead in from the sky as one team fighting perience the IA gained from the this fight,” said Levis. the insurgency to secure Iraq,” mission, Levis said the night-time According to Levis, these ef- said Levis, a native of Clarks- air assault served other purposes forts have paid off: “We have ville, Tenn. as well. reduced the enemy threat to the Capt. Rob Pratt, the command- “The air assault alone will mo- people of Iraq and personnel liv- er of Bravo Battery, 2-320th, said tivate any Soldier; and to do it at ing on the local bases immensely the results of missions like this night, under night vision, really and continue to provide econom- are beginning to emerge as lo- adds to (the IA Soldiers’) capa- ic stability and assistance to the cal Iraqi citizens are increasingly bilities,” he said. local government daily.” Worship services PROTESTANT – TRADITIONAL ROMAN CATHOLIC MASS Sunday 7:30 a.m. Air Force Hospital Chapel (Sacrament of Reconciliation 30 min. prior to Mass) 9:30 a.m. Provider Chapel Saturday 5 p.m. Gilbert Memorial (H-6) 10:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel (West Side) 8 p.m. Freedom Chapel (West Side) 11 a.m. Castle Heights (4155) Sunday 8:30 a.m. Gilbert Memorial (H-6) 5:30 p.m. Gilbert Memorial (H-6) 11 a.m. Provider Chapel 7:30 p.m. Air Force Hospital Chapel 11 A.m. Air Force Hospital Chapel PROTESTANT – GOSPEL Mon-Sat 11:45 a.m. Provider Chapel Sunday 11 a.m. MWR East Building Thursday 11 a.m. Air Force Hospital Chapel Noon Freedom Chapel (West Side) Mon,Wed,Fri 5p.m. Gilbert memorial 12:30 p.m. Gilbert Memorial (H-6) Friday–Holy Hour 7 p.m. Provider Chapel 7 p.m. Provider Chapel LATTER DAY SAINTS-(LDS)-(MORMON) PROTESTANT – CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP Sunday 1 p.m. Provider Chapel Sunday 9 a.m. MWR East Building 3:30p.m. Freedom Chapel (West Side) 10:30 a.m. Gilbert Memorial (H-6) 7 p.m. Gilbert Memorial (H-6) 2 p.m. Castle Heights (4155) JEWISH SHABBAT SERVICES 8 p.m. Eden Chapel Friday 6 p.m. Gilbert Memorial (H-6) 7 p.m. Freedom Chapel (West Side) Saturday 8 a.m. Gilbert Memorial (H-6) 8:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel (West Side) 6 p.m. Gilbert Memorial (H-6) Wednesday 8 p.m. Gilbert Memorial (H-6) ISLAMIC SERVICE PROTESTANT – LITURGICAL Friday 12:30 p.m. Provider Chapel Sunday 11 a.m. Lutheran-Provider Chapel PAGAN/ WICCAN FELLOWSHIP 3 p.m. Episcopal- Lutheran Gilbert Thursday, Saturday 7 p.m. Eden Chapel Chapel (H-6) BUDDHIST FELLOWSHIP PROTESTANT --MESSIANIC Tuesday 7 p.m. Eden Chapel Friday 8:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel (West Side) Protestant – Spanish Non–Denominational PROTESTANT—SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Saturday 7:30 p.m. Provider Chapel Saturday 9 a.m. Provider Chapel Sunday 4:15 p.m. Gilbert Memorial Chapel PROTESTANT—CHURCH OF CHRIST EASTERN orthodox- Devine liturgy Sunday 3:30 p.m. Castle Heights (4155) Sunday 9 A.m. Provider Chapel Annex *Please note, schedule is subject to change. PAGE 4 Expeditionary Times September 3, 2008 Generator mechanics keep systems ready by Spc. Anthony Hooker Expeditionary Times staff

JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq– Sgt. Terry Gay, a generator mechanic with the 63rd Expeditionary Signal Battalion, said doing his job means getting overlooked. “(People) don’t even know I’m here until something breaks,” said Gay, a Montgomery, Ala. native. Gay’s job skill is a forgotten duty on today’s battlefield, mainly be- cause commercial power has become the source of energy for many Photo by Staff Sgt. Don Branum contingency and forward operating bases throughout Iraq. With bases An F-16 Fighting Falcon piloted by Capt. Michael Lutmer and loaded with 500-pound GBU-54 Laser housing thousands of troops for long periods of time, private contracting Joint Direct Attack Munitions taxies toward a runway here Aug. 15. groups have picked up the responsibility of supporting Servicemembers’ basic needs. Soldiers responsible for providing food, shelter, and energy at established bases have been replaced by civilian-run services. Balad warfighters unleash new weapon Lt. Col. Carlos Morales, the 63rd ESB’s commander, oversees more than 20 communication systems spread throughout Multi-National Di- against mobile insurgent targets vision-Baghdad, MND-North and Multi-National Corps-Iraq. The 63rd ESB, based out of Fort Gordon, Ga., is required to provide continuous by Staff Sgt. Don Branum successful mission. phone and digital service, said Morales. 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing “I thought it was a really rewarding being a part of For some small bases, however, generator mechanics find their skill- history, in a sense, when you consider the evolution of set remains critical to a mission’s success. Morales said his generator JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq -- Coalition air forces precision guided weapons,” the second pilot said. mechanics must be ready on short notice to get out and service mobile in Iraq unleashed a new precision guided weapon That evolution has allowed the Air Force to em- generators. Aug. 12 when two F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots exe- ploy weapons proportionately to the enemy threat, “My mechanics have to cover multiple sites,” said Morales. “They cuted the first-ever combat employment of a GBU-54 said Col. Michael Fantini, 332nd Expeditionary Op- often visit areas that have unreliable or no commercial power.” Laser Joint Direct Attack Munition against a moving erations Group commander. Morales also said the visits allow the mechanics to become his eyes enemy vehicle in Diyala Province. “Precision’s a big deal,” he said. “In World War on the ground. The GBU-54 is the U.S. Air Force’s newest 500- II, it took a lot of bombs to take out a target due to “Doing checks and services gives (leadership) a good notification pound precision weapon, equipped with a special (low) accuracy. If I don’t have accuracy, I need more of how well Soldiers are taking care of their generators and supporting targeting system that uses a combination of GPS and bombs.” equipment,” Morales said. “That’s important because these sites’ com- laser guidance to accurately engage and destroy mov- “Now, the fact that we can nearly always put one munications are so critical.” ing targets. weapon against one target means we need less ord- Gay, who is on his second deployment, said people trained in his “This employment first represents a great step in nance to destroy a target and less air power to put military skill will go to units that don’t use commercial power. our Air Force’s ability to deliver precise effects across against a threat to achieve a desired effect,” he said. “Location is big in how you are used,” Gay said. “If you go to the the spectrum of combat,” said Lt. Gen. Gary North, “That translates to less exposure to the threat environ- field, you’ll always need a generator.” commander of U.S. Air Forces Central and U.S. ment and a higher probability of killing targets.” It Pvt. Thai Vang, a generator mechanic with the 542nd Maintenance Central Command Combined Force Air Component also minimizes collateral damage, a critical consider- Support Company, based out of Fort Lewis, Wash., and deployed to Commander. “The first combat employment of this ation in winning the peace. COB Adder, conducts technical inspections on equipment powered by weapon is the validation of the exacting hard work of Teamwork in all aspects, from development to the generators. Vang, who is part of the unit’s water pump team, occasion- an entire team of professionals who developed, tested actual weapon employment, was crucial, North said. ally has to assess or fix generators that power equipment used to pump and fielded this weapon on an extremely short time- “Teamwork was the name of the game to accom- water from the nearby Euphrates river into the canals. The pump is man- line, based on an urgent needs request we established plish this,” he said. “From the experts in our Air Force aged by paid locals, but Vang understands that it is ultimately his duty to in the combat zone.” Materiel Command who shaped our requirements, make sure a generator he oversees is fully functional. “We have consistently used precision-guided weap- then developed, tested and fielded the weapon, to “Occasionally, I have to get in and do services because the locals’ ons to engage stationary threats with superb combat our aircraft maintainers, our munitions Airmen, and standards are different from the United States Army,” Vang said. effects,” said Brig. Gen. Brian Bishop, 332nd Air Ex- weapons loaders ... and everyone in between ... they Vang said his skills can’t afford to be dismissed. peditionary Wing commander. “This weapon allows made the operational employment of this weapon “I see the value in my job, but I don’t know when I may be used,” our combat pilots to engage a broad range of moving possible. Vang said. “All I can do is make sure I stay prepared.” targets with dramatically increased capabilities and it “At endgame, on Aug. 12, the team of the U.S. Sgt. Roy Dukes, a satellite operator with the 63rd ESB, said having increases our ability to strike the enemy throughout a Air Force joint terminal attack controller, alongside same-day service helps he and a distant-end operator solve problems much, much broader engagement envelope.” his ground unit commander in this event, ensured all within minutes. The joint terminal attack controller who called in criteria were met for the first combat delivery of the “When our system goes down, we’re talking about two FOBs that the airstrike is part of a military transition team sup- LJDAM. And finally, our F-16 pilot accurately and have no communication,” said Dukes, referring to the effect a down porting Iraqi army operations in Diyala, said Marine precisely delivered and guided the weapon to desired generator can cause. “They can’t call out on the phone, the computers Maj. Robert Washington, 1st Iraqi Army Division weapons effects, the disabling and destruction of an can’t be used . . . with mechanics on site, we can have problems resolved MiTT fires adviser. enemy vehicle and personnel,” he said. smoothly.” “From my perspective as an artilleryman, being Development of the weapon began in January Although stationed at JBB, Gay has provided services at other able to hit a moving ground target is a great advantage 2007 as an urgent operational need request, said Lt. camps, including Camp Cobra, a small outpost located near Sadr City especially with insurgents using vehicles to escape Col. David Lujan, 332nd Expeditionary Operations in Baghdad. In addition to checking fluid levels and air filters, Gay had quickly once they’re identified,” said Washington, Group deputy commander. Lujan was the program to protect himself and his squad members from small-arms fire. That who manages all aspects of fire support for the 1st management officer for the GBU-54’s development meant completing services in full gear, along with having someone pro- IA Division MiTT, including artillery, mortars and air while commanding the 86th Fighter Weapons Squad- vide security. support. “Any improvement we can get is a big one.” ron at Eglin AFB, Fla. The 86th FWS tests precision Gay realized he was near one of Iraq’s most hostile areas, but the job The pilots who employed the GBU-54 are captains guided munitions for the Air Force. required his services. deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. They have “Around 2006, warfighters started to ask us for “When we were at Cobra, the generator went down and it was the flown a combined 1,360 hours in F-16s with more better capabilities against movers,” said Lujan, who only satellite communications at the FOB,” said Gay. than 400 combined combat hours. Their identities is deployed from Luke AFB, Ariz. “Boeing came up Gay said to be successful, he had to always be prepared. were withheld for operational security reasons. with the idea of putting the laser kit on the GBU-38, “There are a bunch of people depending on you to keep communica- Both pilots have to work together closely to suc- and we pitched it to the Air Force under an urgent tions going in Iraq,” said Gay. “For the transmission to be effective, the cessfully employ the GBU-54. operational need request.” shot has to be back up within a few hours . . . I must be aware of what “It’s a complicated weapon to employ; it takes The Air Force made the 86th FWS’ request a top I’m doing.” two people backing each other up and making sure priority, moving the GBU-54 through the develop- Whether it was fuel or small-arms fire, Gay said staying focused was the weapon is employed properly,” one of the pilots ment and testing cycle in less than 17 months, field- the key. said. ing the bombs aboard 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing “If you’re not on top of your game, it’ll beat you.” Both considered the historic significance of their F-16s in May. September 3, 2008 Expeditionary Times PAGE 5 LTAT 55 makes great gains at KMTB by Sgt. Gary Hawkins Expeditionary Times staff

KIRKUSH MILITARY TRAINING BASE, Iraq– Kirkush Military Training Base, located more than 100 miles east- southeast of Joint Base Balad, is home to the 5th Iraqi Army Division. Their mission is to plan, create and sustain support opera- tions in Dayala province. The Logistics Training Advisory Team 55, or LTAT 55, assigned to the 13th Com- bat Sustainment Support Battalion, sta- tioned at Fort Benning, Ga., is working with Base Location Command at KMTB to assist, support and advise the 5th IA by providing skilled, aggressive, logistical training and assessment teams to mentor and shape the IA sustainment units. The 5th IA stood up a vehicle main- tenance shop late in 2007 and was over- whelmed with vehicles that were not oper- ational. The lack of documentation of parts Photo by Sgt. Gary Hawkins and supplies on hand was partially due to An Iraqi Army mechanic works to remove and replace a transmission on an up-armored humvee at the level three maintenance lack of trained personnel. shop on Kirkush Military Training Base, Iraq Aug. 13. “When I started here, I found a lot of vehicles out of order … record keeping how effective it was and how our partner- did not exist due to absence of officers and ship was working,” said Morataya. “Now, only a few Soldiers here,” said Col. Mo- the MoD gives Col. Mohammed a higher hammed, commander of the level three priority of receiving parts and supplies it vehicle maintenance shop for the 5th IA at needs to be more efficient.” KMTB. The right kind of leadership and work “We advised the maintenance shop with ethics on both sides has allowed the 5th suggestions and ideas on how to set up a IA maintenance shop to improve at a rapid good records keeping system,” said Sgt. pace. After working side by side for the Jeffrey Morataya, U.S. senior advisor for past year, the friendships and respect by the 5th IA, 3rd level maintenance shop and one another has created a lasting impres- a member of the 13th CSSB, which belongs sion on both, individuals and sections. to the 55th Sustainment Brigade from Fort “I was able to work with a group of IA Belvoir, Va. “It was up to Col. Mohammed that was interested in my ideas and sug- to decide how to proceed from there.” gestions,” said Morataya. “I consider Col. After a brief records review, safety was Mohammed a friend and pretty blessed to one of the main things noticed that needed work side by side with him and his Sol- to improve. With large vehicles and speed diers.” being a major problem, implementation of “I often tell my Soldiers to look at Sgt. safeguards for all Soldiers was needed, in- M. as a role model, the way he works with- cluding hearing and eye protection and the out supervision,” said Mohammed. “When use of ground guides. a Soldier can work on his own without a Photo by Sgt. Gary Hawkins “One of the first things we suggested higher-up looking over his shoulder, that’s An Iraqi Army mechanic fastens some hoses after changing a radiator on an up- was to implement motor pool speed lim- when his loyalty to his country is proven.” armored humvee at the level three maintenance shop on Kirkush Military Training its, the use of ground guides and wearing Respect has proven to be an invaluable Base, Iraq Aug 13. of head and eye protection during vehicle tool in the way the CF and the IA work maintenance and movements,” said Mora- together, but everyone knows that the Working side by side is paying off for CF is working well. The training and ad- taya. “We also suggested posting a 24 hour CF won’t be there forever. Soon the time the IA and the 13th CSSB at KMTB. They visements are being considered seriously guard at the gate ... to help prevent parts will come when they will return home to have put together detailed plans for mainte- and refinements are being made one step at and supplies from coming up missing.” their own families with the memories of nance repair, scheduling and bookkeeping a time with no end in sight. With the goal The maintenance shop has seen immea- friends. that has improved the output of the entire of being self reliant at the end of the tunnel, surable improvements in the ability of the “They are blessed to have a person like shop. The long term goals are to continue teamwork is playing a major roll all deci- IA to complete their work more efficiently Mohammed. He came back in the Army establishing more efficient ways to operate sions made. over the last year, but not all things have after the IA was disbanded and returned to and improve the ability of the mechanics “The good news is the partnership is progressed as quickly. Sometimes it takes help,” said Morataya. “He cares very much to produce the highest quality repair shop working and it’s working very well,” said months to get parts and supplies needed to for his Soldiers and has made it very easy in the IA. Lt. Col. Tim Sullivan the commander of keep the vehicles in a good state of repair. for us to go everyday and work with them “I believe learning is an ever going pro- the 13 CSSB. “We are continuously as- With an invitation from Col. Mohammed, any way we can.” cess that does not end,” said Mohammed sessing the unit’s capabilities and provide the Iraqi Ministry of Defense inspected “Oh my God! I will be happy and sad “We learn everyday on the job and always feedback to CF and Iraqi Security Forces the facility and seemed impressed with the for Sgt. M. when he leaves,” said Moham- review our performance and try to improve Leadership and are constantly trying to progress and how smooth the operation med. “I will be sad that he will not be able it.” implement and conduct recurring logistics was. to finish some of his work but happy for Everyone involved in this relationship training and closing the gap towards the IA “When the MoD arrived, they saw him to be going home to see his family.” said the cooperation between the IA and self-reliance.” Do you have a story idea? Contact the Expeditionary Times [email protected] PAGE 6 Expeditionary Times September 3, 2008 Iraqi Army VIPs visit 536th Maintenance Company by Sgt. James E. Brown Jr. side of the base. This facility is under the 1st Sustainment Brigade command of Brig. Gen. Mohammad, the Directorate General of Communications. CAMP TAJI, Iraq – A contingent of Mohammad shared all that his shop had Iraqi Army generals from to offer with his guests and exactly what the Ministry of Interior they accomplished on a daily basis. and Ministry of Defense “Ministry of Defense has a lack of repair paid a visit to the 1st technicians available, but with the limited Sustainment Brigade’s availability and the help of the Coalition communication and Forces, they still are able to achieve their equipment repair goals,” said Mohammad. facilities here Aug. A large number of electronic hand-held 24 to learn the differ- radios that his personnel fixed were stacked ences between the 1st SB facility and the on a shelf – tagged with completed work or- Iraqi version on the other side of Taji. ders. Iraqi Army Soldiers sat in their indi- Soldiers with the 536th Maintenance vidual work stations, expertly troubleshoot- Company, 165th Combat Sustainment Sup- ing electronic circuit boards. They used port Battalion, 1st SB, gave the Iraqi gen- multimeters to check the continuity of each erals a tour of the facility where they were circuit determining if it was still operational. able to witness how U.S. Army personnel A second group of Soldiers replaced worn operated their facility and what procedures out or damaged circuit boards. are used to repair critical electronic equip- The group of generals seemed genuine- ment. ly impressed with the professionalism and After learning and comparing as much as abilities the Iraqi Army Soldiers possessed. Photo by Staff Sgt. James E. Brown Jr. they could from the U.S. Army personnel, The amount of jobs completed on a daily Directorate General of Communications of the Radio Repair Facility and Installation the Iraqi Army generals made their way to basis and the expertise they demonstrated Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohammad, (right) travels with other senior officers of the Iraqi the newly transitioned Ministry of Defense on each task indicated an ever more capable Army, touring communication and equipment repair facilities on the U.S. forces side mandated radio repair facility on the Iraqi Iraqi Army. of Camp Taji. FOB in a box by Pfc. Amanda Tucker of Fort Benning, Ga. Expeditionary Times staff “It was a command-directed ini- tiative to support the Iraqi Security JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq- Forces during that time of deploy- When you think of an entire for- ment away from their permanent ward operating base in a box, the structure,” said Chief Warrant Offi- concept seems laughable. In fact, cer Mark Fed, the officer in charge the term is not entirely accurate, but of sustenance, clothing and petro- the general idea behind the phrase leum products for the 3d Expedi- is on point. The “box” is an average tionary Sustainment Command, of 25 containers that measure 20 based out of Fort Knox, Ky. feet long, eight feet wide, and eight Although a FOB in a box is a feet tall; and can hold up to 41,300 contingency package meant for ISF, lbs. each. they are not the only ones who ben-

The supplies carried in the large efit from them. Photo by Sgt. Keith M. Anderson military containers are meant to “We actually have contingency provide Soldiers with living quar- packages for our own Soldiers, as Iraqi Soldiers recite the “Warrior Ethos of the Iraqi Soldier,” during the graduation of class 08-08, Iraqi Army Warrior Leader Course, at the COB Q-West Morale, Welfare and Recreation Center, Aug. 24. ters for 60 to 90 days of operation. well as Coalition Forces,” said Fed. Packing these containers can take as Coalition Forces are supplied little as 10 minutes to an hour, each, with Contingency Combat Outpost Iraqi Soldiers graduate leadership course depending on the type of supplies Packages, which normally consist going into each. These containers of 14 to 15 containers of supplies by Sgt. Keith M. Anderson on basic skills in over 30 subject areas.” are then transported to Iraqi Secu- – 10 less than the ISF receive. 16th Sustainment Brigade Iraqi Army Pvt. Thamer Fadel Ali, class 08-08 rity Forces throughout Iraq. “It’s just for them to do a mis- honor graduate, said through an interpreter that his Normal contents of the “FOB in sion while they’re out,” said Fed. CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE Q-WEST, dedication got him through the course. a box” include cots, sleeping mats, “Then, once they finish their mis- Iraq — Thirty-three Iraqi Army Soldiers — rang- “Always, I am motivated, and I listen to the blankets, light sets and tents, said sion … they pack it back up and ing from private to sergeant major classes, and I know how to lead,” Ali said. Spc. Kimberly Hamacher, a native take it back. I think it has been a — graduated the Iraqi Army War- The 22-year-old from Qayyarah, Iraq, who will of Greeley, Colo., and supply clerk great success to them. We are here rior Leader Course, class 08-08, be getting married soon, said he plans to make the for Headquarters and Headquarters to assist them to get back to the at Contingency Operating Base Iraqi Army a career. Company, 13th Combat Sustain- place of stability.” Q-West, Iraq, Aug. 24. “I love the Army, and I want to support my fam- ment Support Battalion, based out The three-week course, ily, and I want to make this country safe,” Ali said. run by Soldiers from the The course teaches more than military skills, said Read THIS! U.S. Army’s 1st Squadron, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Mark Jenkins, the com- Tell us what you think about the *new* Expeditionary Times! Write a 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, mandant of the course. “trains, teaches and mentors” Iraqi Soldiers in Army “They’ll be able to take what they’ve learned “Letter to the Editor” • Likes/dislikes • Soldier-related fundamentals such as rifle marksmanship, first aid, back to their units and train other noncommissioned • Changes events map reading and guard duty; as well as leadership officers and Soldiers,” Jenkins said. “And the course • Story ideas • Tell the CG your responsibilities such as the laws of war, effective helps them to have more pride in their service, and • Base policies thoughts communication, the military decision-making pro- it shows them that what they’re doing is very impor- • serious inquiries only! cess and mission essential task lists. tant for themselves, their families and their coun- “The primary focus of this course is leadership,” try.” anaconda.times@ Note: Letters will be subject to review based on content and relativity to the said Sgt. James Vos, ceremony narrator and platoon The school at Q-West has trained 860 Iraqi Sol- iraq.centcom.mil newspaper and its contents. sergeant, IAWLC. “In addition, students are trained diers to date, Jenkins said. September 3, 2008 Expeditionary Times PAGE 7 12th CAB Family members do their part by Sgt. 1st Class Chris Seaton box it up,” he said. Task Force XII As more people got involved “Seeing an Iraqi kid smile for the and the operation outgrew its JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq – humble beginnings, Lt. Col. Rick You could probably argue that the Crogan, the 12th CAB Deputy Families of the 12th Combat Avi- right reasons makes it all worth it.” Commander, asked the brigade ation Brigade have given enough. Staff Sgt. Max Bunhey chaplain’s office at Camp Taji to Saying goodbye to a spouse or 12th Combat Aviation Brigade help out. parent for 15 months, while liv- “The outpouring of compas- ing in a small German community sion was phenomenal within the thousands of miles from home is (Ansbach) community,” said no small sacrifice. Crogan. “(The Bunhey Family) But last December, after Iraq’s and other volunteers worked very scorching-hot summers and hard- hard to ensure those items made packed sand had given way to it to Iraq.” bone-chilling winds, near-con- “We gave out boxes to mili- stant rain and mud, Staff Sgt. Max tary transition teams, civil affairs Bunhey asked the Ansbach com- and even our sister unit chaplain’s munity to dig a little deeper. office in 1st Sustainment Brigade “It was a little cold out there,” to deliver to a local community,” recalls Bunhey, who works in the said Sgt. 1st Class Amonty Co- brigade’s unit movement office. chran, the brigade’s chaplain as- “I saw Iraqi kids running around sistant. the fenceline, some with no shoes Bunhey said his favorite part or jackets, so I thought maybe we was getting the opportunity to per- could start collecting some dona- sonally deliver some of the gifts. tions from back home.” “Some of it, I get to hand out Bunhey, a native of Santa Ana, directly to the kids,” he said. “See- Calif., asked his wife, Liliana, and ing an Iraqi kid smile for the right daughters, Monica and Christina, reasons makes it all worth it.” to send him a box of children’s “The stuff you put in a box as coats and shoes. He said he an afterthought, or sell at a yard thought it would be a good way sale means so much to a lot of to teach his daughters a lesson in these people,” added Link. “If giving. we can give them something they “My kids were really excited don’t have, maybe they can hold knowing they were doing some- Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Chris Seaton on a little longer and help support thing to benefit kids who were the ‘big picture’ mission in Iraq.” An Iraqi boy clutches a stuffed animal that was donated by the Ansbach military community in Ger- less fortunate,” he said. many. Since December, the community, led by Family members of the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, Bunhey said the real gift was “They started talking to friends has donated more than 300 boxes of clothes, toys and shoes to help the local population. witnessing the generosity of the and Family members in their Family members back home. schools and Family readiness hey turned them over to civil af- Link, a Myrtle Beach, S.C., native of shoes, coats, toys and clothing. “My wife and kids were groups,” said Bunhey. “The word fairs Soldiers who delivered the and member of Alpha Company, “My wife ran out of storage shocked to see the generosity of went out and the people in the gifts during humanitarian aid mis- 404th Civil Affairs Battalion. space, so she went to the rear the communities,” he said. “The community opened up their hearts sions near Joint Base Balad. “We’re in a position where we can detachment, and they were kind Family members who gave, and and the donations started pouring “We’re always grateful for the give out as much as we get.” enough to lend her office space in the FRG’s who spread the word in.” supplies we get, and we can al- In all, Bunhey said, the com- the brigade headquarters building and boxed the donations made a As the packages arrived, Bun- ways use more,” said Spc. Joshua munity sent more than 300 boxes for storage until the FRG’s could big impact on us all.” A little lesson for development

Photo by Sgt. Gary Hawkins Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Allen, the command sergeant major for Multi-National Corps-Iraq, speaks to Soldiers at- tending the noncommissioned officer development program during a brief visit to Joint Base Balad,Aug. 18. PAGE 8 Expeditionary Times September 3, 2008 Taji level III wheeled vehicle maintenance facility celebrates early progress

Story and photos by Staff Sgt Bryant Maude their Iraqi counterparts in April 2008. 1st Sustainment Brigade “It’s exciting! This is a ceremony that CAMP TAJI, Iraq - The temperatures highlights the Iraqi’s ability to do level swelled into the triple digits as Iraqi III maintenance and the Iraqi Army took maintenance troops stood over the level III track and the level III tall and proud next to one wheeled facility officially 1 June. So of the 150-plus vehicles from June to now they have managed on parade near the Taji to repair 150 wheeled vehicles and 25 level III wheeled vehi- tracked vehicles,” said Capt. Randall cle maintenance facil- Weiser, the Iraqi Security Force Cell of- ity Aug 26. ficer in charge. “This averages out to The vehicles and mechanics were part about twenty vehicles a week, which is of a ceremony held to highlight their re- great.” cent achievements. The guest of honor “This represents change for the Iraqi was Staff Gen. Nasier Abadi, the Iraqi Army,” said Chief Warrant Officer Keith Army Deputy Chief of Staff, and others Hammitt, the maintenance advisor to from the Iraqi Army and Coalition Forc- Col. Mohammed. “This is a result of es. their own hard work and sacrifice.” A passage from the Quaran was read After the talk, Nasier was escorted onto and a moment of silence for prayer was the field where he cut the ceremonial rib- observed. Then, the guest speaker took bon and then had an opportunity to walk the podium and praised the hard work of the grounds, meet the mechanics, shake the officers and Soldiers of the level III their hands, and get some feedback. At facility. one point the Soldiers broke out in song “We have done a great job fixing a lot and dance as the general and his entou- of vehicles during this campaign, so con- rage clapped along. Everyone appeared gratulations,” said Brig. Gen. Muniem, to be having fun. the electrical and mechanical engineer- Before the celebration was over several ing officer, and key note speaker for the Soldiers were presented with awards by event. “They are very professional and Abadi. Each Soldier and officer saluted work very hard to support the Iraqi Army the general, shook his hand, and accepted and our country.” their award with pride. The event was also a treat for a small “Through this effort, we are able to group of Soldiers from the 1st Sustain- ensure the country is more secure,” said ment Brigade who started working with Muniem. September 3, 2008 Expeditionary Times PAGE 9

A team of Iraqi firefighters stand by in support during a celebration that was held at the Taji level III wheeled vehicle maintenance facility Aug 26.

Staff Gen. Nasier Abadi, the Iraqi Army deputy chief of staff (center), cuts the ceremonial ribbon, signifying the great gains made by the Iraqi maintenance Soldiers at the Taji level III wheeled vehicle maintenance facility Aug 26.

Staff Gen. Nasier Abadi, the Iraqi Army deputy chief of staff, congratulates an Iraqi maintenance Soldier assigned to the Taji level III wheeled vehicle maintenance facility during a celebration ceremony Aug 26.

Staff Gen. Nasier Abadi, the Iraqi Army deputy chief of staff, stops and talks with one of the Taji level III wheeled vehicle maintenance facility Soldiers as he walked the line of nearly 130 wheeled vehicles and 20 track vehicles that were recently repaired here. PAGE 10 Expeditionary Times September 3, 2008 3d ESC opens American Legion National Convention by Spc. Michael Behlin Expeditionary Times staff

JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq– The 3d Sustainment Command (Expedi- tionary) opened the American Le- gion National Convention Tuesday in Phoenix via satellite. 3d ESC commanding general, Brig. Gen. Michael Lally, spoke Photo by Airman 1st Class Chris Griffin to more than 6000 members of the Airman 1st Class Caitlin Davies, 407th Expeditionary Com- American Legion about the im- munications Squadron, sounds reveille during a 407th Air portance of their organization and Expeditionary Group formation here July 24. its significance to former and cur- rent members of the United States Armed Services. “For almost 90 years, the Ameri- Photo by Sgt. Gary Hawkins Airman plays a can Legion has dedicated itself to Brig. Gen. Michael Lally, 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) serving communities, serving veter- commanding general, speaks from Joint Base Balad, Iraq to Legion- naires during the opening ceremony of the American Legion National ans, and serving our country,” Lally Convention in Phoenix. Lally noted that “the American Legion has traditional tune said. “It’s special for me to be able dedicated itself to serving communities, serving veterans, and serving by Tech. Sgt. Francesca Popp to welcome you today and I want to our country.” thank you personally for your past 407th Air Expeditionary Group and continued service to our great ciation. With membership hovering nation; to combat the autocracy of country.” near 3 million members, the Ameri- both the classes and the masses; ALI BASE, Iraq – Airmen gathered around the base flag pole Participating with Lally during can Legion has about 15,000 posts to make right the master of might; just before 7 a.m., and formed up to hear the the opening ceremonies were sev- worldwide which are broken up into to promote peace and goodwill on command, “Sound Reveille!” eral 3d ESC Servicemembers, and 55 departments; one for each of the earth; to safeguard and transmit to Those two words are Airman 1st Class fellow Legionnaires which included 50 states, the District of Columbia, posterity the principles of justice, Caitlin Davies’ cue to begin playing her a mixed quartet of Soldiers and Air- Puerto Rico, France, Mexico, and freedom and democracy; to conse- solo. men who performed The National the Philippines. crate and sanctify our comradeship Davies, a 407th Expeditionary Com- Anthem. The organization has fought by our devotion to mutual helpful- munications Squadron operations flight The American Legion was found- for benefits of veterans and family ness.” network integration technician here, is ed in Paris by World War I Soldiers members of veterans who died at Lally assured convention attend- the only bugler deployed to Iraq, said Master and Marines of the American Expe- war. The Preamble to the Constitu- ees that the 3d ESC, which is the Sgt. Abdullah Mustapha, noncommissioned officer in charge of ditionary Force in 1919. Chartered tion of The American Legion states senior logistics headquarters under the Ali Base Honor Guard. by Congress the same year, the that its purpose is to: Multi-National Corps-Iraq and is re- “We are really proud that she stepped up to do this,” Musta- American Legion operates as a pa- “Uphold and defend the Consti- sponsible for all logistics operations pha said. “It brings us back to a time when there were no record- triotic, mutual-help, war-time veter- tution of the United States of Amer- within the Iraqi theater, will uphold ings and it adds a nice touch to the ceremonies here.” an’s organization. Veteran member- ica; to maintain law and order; to American Legion values throughout Mustapha recently learned that Davies could play the bugle ship dates back as far as those who foster and perpetuate a one hundred its deployment. while the two were cleaning out the honor guard storage closet. fought in World Wars I and II, the percent Americanism; to preserve “You need to know that the val- “She grabbed the bugle and started playing,” he said. Korean War and the Vietnam War. the memories and incidents of our ues you fought for, and continue to Davies has 13 years of musical experience. She said she’s Nationally Headquartered in In- associations in the Great Wars; to fight for each day, we carry with honored to provide live music during ceremonies here. dianapolis, the American Legion is inculcate a sense of individual ob- us here in Iraq,” Lally told Legion- “It means a lot to provide a familiar tradition to Servicemem- the world’s largest veterans’ asso- ligation to the community, state and naires. “We won’t let you down.” bers during a time of war,” said Davies, who is deployed from Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. “The bugler position is a hard one to fill because qualified musicians aren’t always in abundance, so I’m glad to fill in the hole while I can.” Sling load delivery Having a bugler actually play Reveille gives the ceremony more impact than recorded music, Mustapha said. “It just gives our ceremonies a more organic and original touch,” said Mustapha, who is deployed from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. “It helps us reflect on our history and the history of the armed forces.” “The goal of music is to move the spirit in whatever style the music calls for,” said Davies, a native of Morrisville, Pa. “Would you rather see the Grand Canyon for yourself or view a photo- graph in National Geographic? We want to see things in person for ourselves – the overall effect is more engaging.” Davies said she practices five days a week for 15 minutes and for two hours during honor guard practices. “She has a great attitude and initiative,” said Mustapha, a New Orleans native. “She embodies everything that an honor guard member is supposed to be.” Davies’ forte is the French horn. She had not played the bugle before deploying nearly four months ago.

Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph W. Pfaff “Solo bugling is very new to me,” she said. “I was rusty the first time because it had been a while since I had performed a BALAD, Iraq – 10th Special Forces Group Service Support Company’s aerial delivery section, support- ing Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force - Arabian Peninsula, hooks a generator onto cargo solo. French hornists almost always play harmony; not all are in straps suspended from a MH-47 helicopter Aug. 3, 2008. This is the first time the GSSC attempted the the limelight providing melody.” sling load operation as an alternate method of transporting a piece of equipment to a remote location. Davies gathers her emotions to express them in music, puts the shiny instrument to her lips and proceeds to sound Reveille. September 3, 2008 Expeditionary Times PAGE 11 Servicemembers celebrate women’s right to vote

by Pfc. Amanda Tucker standing injustice was not allowed to stand. Expeditionary Times staff Women finally became a people (and citi- zens) in this country, legally, when they JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq – In honor won the right to vote.” of the 19th amendment, Servicemembers O’brien challenged the female military of Joint Base Balad celebrated Women’s members to set the example for others, Equality Day Aug. 26. calling to attention the fact that females The theme was Celebrating Woman’s still had restrictions in the military. She Right to Vote. pointed out that women can not serve in The day began with Col. direct ground combat, Therese O’brien, the com- are not permitted to at- mander of the 55th Sus- tend ranger school, can tainment Brigade, based not be drafted and are not out of Fort Belvoir, Va., required to register with and a native of Dellslow, selective service. W. Va., delivering the “We must remain opening remarks before vigilant to protect all the Woman’s Equality Run our rights and freedoms at Holt Stadium. The 5K for all our people,” said run started at 5:30 a.m. O’brien. Photo by Pfc. Amanda Tucker The festivities, how- Although women still Servicemembers jog around one of the corners of the route for the Woman’s Equality ever, didn’t end there. have rights to fight for, run at Joint Base Balad Aug. 26. A luncheon took place, there has still been a large with O’brien as the guest improvement from where speaker, at 11:30 a.m. in the Audie Mur- the average woman’s position was in so- Susan B. Anthony phie Room of the Oasis Dining Facility. ciety. O’brien talked about all the great injus- “We’re doing it all now as opposed to on women’s right to vote tices women had been forced to live with how it used to be before these women had Friends and fellow citizens: I stand before you throughout history. She spoke of how we fought so hard to get women where we tonight under indictment for the alleged crime as women at one time could not vote, hold need to be,” said Master Sgt. Tuynuykua of having voted at the last presidential election, elective office, attend college, or even gain Jackson, the equal opportunity advisor without having a lawful right to vote. It shall be custody of children. for the 3d Sustainment Command (Expe- my work this evening to prove to you that in thus The room was quiet as the rise and fall ditionary). “We’re in top positions; we’re voting, I not only committed no crime, but, in- of her voice filled the room with a tone of lawyers, we’re judges, we’re first ser- stead, simply exercised my citizen’s rights, guar- reverence to women like Susan B. Antho- geants, and we’re sergeants’ major. We just anteed to me and all United States citizens by the ny, Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Stanton, recently had Hillary Clinton, who was run- National Constitution, beyond the power of any ladies who stood up for women’s rights ning for president. Everyone has the right state to deny throughout history. to vote … and have a voice,” said the Bi- The preamble of the Federal Constitution “This is why we celebrate today. A long loxi, Miss., native. says: “We, the people of the United States, in order Q-West celebrates Women’s Equality Day to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, provide for the com- Susan B. Anthony by Sgt. 1st. Class Adam V. Shaw the celebration and said it was the first time mon defense, promote the general welfare, and 16th Sustainment Brigade she had ever sung in front of an audience. secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish “I was nervous at first, but by the end, I this Constitution for the United States of America.” CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE felt like a diva,” said Clary. It was we, the people; not we, the white male citizens; nor yet we, the male citi- Q-WEST, Iraq — Soldiers here cel- For one of the two male participants the zens; but we, the whole people, who formed the Union. And we formed it, not to give ebrated Women’s Equal- event was an opportunity to show his sup- the blessings of liberty, but to secure them; not to the half of ourselves and the half of ity Day with singing, a port of women’s equality. our posterity, but to the whole people - women as well as men. And it is a downright saxophone rendition, “I was just trying to show support,” said mockery to talk to women of their enjoyment of the blessings of liberty while they a poem, and a histori- Pfc. Chad Henson, property book clerk, are denied the use of the only means of securing them provided by this democratic- cal narration of the 16th SB, who played the saxophone. “I was republican government - the ballot. women’s suffrage honored and privileged to be part of the cel- For any state to make sex a qualification that must ever result in the disfranchise- movement at the ebration.” ment of one entire half of the people, is to pass a bill of attainder, or, an ex post facto Morale, Welfare One Soldier wrote a poem to commemo- law, and is therefore a violation of the supreme law of the land. By it the blessings of and Recreation The- rate the event. liberty are forever withheld from women and their female posterity. ater, Aug. 26. “Women’s freedom, that’s what inspired To them this government has no just powers derived from the consent of the gov- This year’s Women’s Equality Day was me to write my poem,” said Spc. Jessica erned. To them this government is not a democracy. It is not a republic. It is an odious the 88th anniversary of women’s right to McFadden, human resource specialist, 16th aristocracy; a hateful oligarchy of sex; the most hateful aristocracy ever established vote. SB. “I’m signing autographs this week.” on the face of the globe; an oligarchy of wealth, where the rich govern the poor. An “I think it is important that we remem- McFadden, 24, from Columbia, S.C., oligarchy of learning, where the educated govern the ignorant, or even an oligarchy ber the struggles of so many women in his- wrote “God’s letter to a woman” and said of race, where the Saxon rules the African, might be endured; but this oligarchy of tory that made it possible,” said Staff Sgt. she was amazed by how far women have sex, which makes father, brothers, husband, sons, the oligarchs over the mother and Melissa Doak, event coordinator and hu- come over the past century. sisters, the wife and daughters, of every household - which ordains all men sover- man resources sergeant, Headquarters and “Women have come a long way to show eigns, all women subjects, carries dissension, discord, and rebellion into every home Headquarters Company, 76th Brigade Spe- that we are equals,” she said. “We very of the nation. cial Troops Battalion. “This year, because it nearly had a woman president. That would Webster, Worcester, and Bouvier all define a citizen to be a person in the United is an election year, I wanted to portray the have been unheard of 100 years ago.” States, entitled to vote and hold office. importance of the vote, not only for men, The celebration wasn’t just for women The only question left to be settled now is: Are women persons? And I hardly but for women as well.” though. believe any of our opponents will have the hardihood to say they are not. Being For the participants, the event highlight- “Women are the backbone of our coun- persons, then, women are citizens; and no state has a right to make any law, or to ed the equality between the sexes. try,” said Spc. Edward Churbee, generator enforce any old law, that shall abridge their privileges or immunities. Hence, every “It shows the strength in women,” said mechanic, 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cav- discrimination against women in the constitutions and laws of the several states is Spc. Jocelynn Clary, supply specialist, 16th alry Regiment. “They raised us, they are today null and void, precisely as is every one against Negroes. Sustainment Brigade. “It also shows that our mothers and sisters, so why shouldn’t Susan B. Anthony - 1873 we are just as capable as men.” they be equal? Why shouldn’t they be rep- Clary, 21, from Woodbridge, Va., sang in resented in Washington, D.C.?” PAGE 12 Expeditionary Times September 3, 2008 News around Iraq

Soldiers find weapons cache Iraqis involved in the training were eager to learn and quick to adapt to every scenario they were challenged in southeastern Baghdad with. “It’s amazing to witness how well Iraqi Security Forces FORWARD OPERATING BASE FALCON, Iraq– react to each new exercise and how quickly they learn,” said Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers Master Sgt. Matt Raines, 1-10th Mtn. Div. Military Tran- captured a weapons cache Aug. 27 in the Abu sition Team, who also helped mentor the training. “They T’shir community of the Rashid district in south- have an overwhelming desire to prove to themselves, Co- ern Baghdad. alition Forces-and most of all to the Iraqi people- that they At approximately 2:30 a.m., Soldiers of Troop C, 7th are capable of protecting their country.” Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, seized 10 60mm mortar rounds, 10 mortar Conference focuses on fuses and two 80mm mortar rounds. A Coalition Forces explosives ordnance future for security forces disposal unit responded to the site. “The Soldiers of the 1st BCT work day and BAGHDAD – Leaders from Task Force Mountain, Multi- night, conducting security operations to locate National Corps – Iraq and units working with criminals and haul in caches. Their continuing ef- the Iraqi Security Forces met with Iraqi Army forts help reinforce the enduring stability and security commanders for a one-day conference Aug. in the Rashid district,” said Maj. Dave Olson, spokesman He 20. for the 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div. “Thanks to the tireless ef- said the “What we are trying to do is identify force genera- forts of the Soldiers of the 1st ‘Raider’ Brigade, the Iraqi pool is already tion needs. We are looking at the way ahead,” said citizens continue to enjoy peace and prosperity throughout headed in that Capt. Steven Chadwick, an ISF coordinator with southern Baghdad.” direction as workers 10th Mountain Div. there are able to operate The conference focused on manning, equipping Pool reopening symbolizes the pumps and are properly and training the ISF to be a more effective and self- cleaning the filters. sustaining force. return to normalcy in Beida “We work hard to satisfy our clients,” said Hader Ha- “We already know where we are going to be in six meed Majid, the Iraqi contractor who oversaw the $200,000 months,” he said. “We are looking two years-plus, trying to BEIDA, Iraq – In what was once a recruiting hotbed for project, adding that he uses some of his profit margin on figure out what we see the IA looking like, what challenges terrorist and Special Groups elements in north- each project to give something back. we are going to encounter in getting to that end state.” ern Baghdad, a pool complex now serves as a “I don’t lose anything if I cut a share from my profits As insurgent attacks have slowed dramatically in the past spot of relief for residents. and give it here for my country,” Hader said. ten months, new IA units have stood up at a rapid pace. “The The pool reopened Aug. 26 as community Rusch said he hopes that this pool will become a desti- Coalition troop surge gave the ISF a chance to accelerate leaders and residents gathered to celebrate the return of the nation much the same as swimming pools serve for Ameri- their growth,” said Lt. Gen. Frank G. Helmick, commander Al Asafah Pool complex. can children. of Multi-National Security Transition Corps – Iraq. The complex was in such a state of disrepair that resi- “We want the community to have the ability to experi- “The (IA) has made enormous strides at this point in dents had long stopped patronizing it and squatters had ence a part of childhood that every kid should have,” he time,” said Col. Thomas James, commander of the 4th Bri- taken up residence there, with some even raising sheep on said. gade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. “Comparing them the pool deck. Additionally, the pool hall located inside the now to when I was back here for (Operation Iraqi Freedom) main building had become a makeshift recruiting center Iraqi Security Forces conduct I and OIF II – you can’t do it.” for extremists. When IA units began executing combat operations such “One of the first patrols we went on was to go assess riot control training as the March 2008 operations in Basrah; Coalition Forces this pool,” said Capt. Clint Rusch, fire support officer for still provided most of the IA’s support needs, said Helmick. Company C, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 68th Armor KIRKUK, Iraq – As Iraq continues to emerge as a free and “The (IA) knows how to conduct operations,” said Chad- Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team. “In the counter-in- democratic country, its security forces must be wick. “They know how to clear rooms; they know how to surgency environment, this is the enemy’s strong point – prepared to maintain stability and keep the land conduct a cordon and search. They do that all the time, and the ability to provide necessary services to the populace.” in order. they are doing that on their own, like in (recent operations Major renovations included repairing the outer wall, re- Under the guidance of the 2nd Battalion, 22nd in) Amarah. They are conducting major combat operations, modeling shower rooms and refurbishing the concession Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade; Emergency Services Unit like up in Diyalah right now, with minimal Coalition sup- stand. Once other details were decided upon, a contract of northeastern Iraq’s Kirkuk Province recently conducted port.” was awarded and work began in early March. After hostili- training on how to effectively control and eventually dis- In the coming year, said Helmick, ISF have the chance to ties flared up in Sadr City in late March, work halted for solve citizen riots and protests, Aug. 20. use the gains made in security to increase their capacity of five weeks. Adopting the Army’s military decision-making process, “enablers” – support units that provide engineering, logis- The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official re- Kirkuk’s ESU staff members created guidelines and stan- tics, air support and other assistance to combat units. opening of the complex, but its doors have been able to dard operating procedures for several scenarios involving James said that the main challenges the IA now face are remain open for business during refurbishment, collecting up to 5,000 people. related to training. Learning to develop their own intelli- about $2 per admission. The accompanying billiards pool Although Coalition Forces from the 1-10th Mtn. Div. gence, implement logistics systems and operate communi- hall also remains open and is a popular hangout for resi- and the 212th Military Police Company were on hand to cations will be key in future operations, he said. dents. supervise and act as mentors, the training process was left New equipment is also being fielded to IA units in an “Our contractor didn’t want to drain the pool complete- almost entirely in the hands of Iraqi officials; continuing a effort to modernize the force. IA units are now receiving M- ly when kids are still using it, so he was able to set it up nationwide transfer of authority. 16 rifles, up-armored humvees and sophisticated radios to so the kids could swim while construction was going on. “A suicide bomber recently caused a lot of chaos in this perform their missions. A whole new generation of military They were working 24 hours a day on the project,” said the region when he targeted a large number of Iraqi civilians equipment is being purchased by the IA, including helicop- Bloomington, Minn., native. who had gathered for a protest,” said Capt. James Burnett, ters, tanks and equipment to defeat improvised explosive Attendance at the Al Asafah Pool is up more than eight 2-22 Inf. Fire Support Officer. “Afterward, Iraqi officials devices. times what it was during the same time period in 2007. wanted their security forces to be better prepared to handle With new equipment, comes specialized training. A new Once the rainy season begins and the pool is no longer similar situations, and we agreed to give them advice and program called Warfighter Training is giving IA battalions being used, Rusch said the pools will be drained and the monitor their progress.” the chance to conduct exercises that develop team and lead- tile replaced. The training involved several different aspects that ership skills while units gain proficiency with new vehicles “The perfect end state would be that the project be- would be combined and used as a single, overall process, and weapons. Soldiers also learn counterinsurgency and comes self-sufficient – it doesn’t require any American including fire and rescue departments, intelligence gather- other training not necessarily provided by military transition influence to be able to continue,” he said. ing, communications and deployment of manpower. teams. September 3, 2008 Expeditionary Times PAGE 13 MESSAGES FROM HOME Shout Out from home Show your Soldier how much you miss them by sending messages, pic- tures, or poems in the Expeditionary Times newspaper.

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Office to print your message. I just want to tell SFC Aaron T. Loos how very proud of him we are! This is his third tour to Iraq for extended time (12+ months) and he never ceases to amaze me how composed and strong he can be when duty calls. He is truly a solider in all sense of the word! His dedication to his job and his Country is a tribute to his sacrifices he makes E-mail Anaconda.Times@ with his career choice. I know he much rather be home with his family, but he rises to the challenge when he is called without complaint and makes us proud to recognize all he does to protect our freedom and keep us from harms way. We love you and miss you iraq.centcom.mil and look forward to your safe homecoming! Love your wife Laura and children: Brianna, Brennan and Matthew. Avant brings the power of love

Photo by Spc. Anthony Hooker Rhythm and blues artist Avant sings to a military audience during a performance Aug. 25 at Joint Base Balad. Avant is on a 12-day tour of Iraq and Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. PAGE 14 Expeditionary Times September 3, 2008

urday- 8 p.m. Aerobics: Monday, Wednes- Friday nights in Balad: day, Friday- 7 p.m. Friday- 8 p.m. Body by Midgett Toning JB BALAD ACTIVITIES Foosball: Tuesday- 1 p.m. Class: Tuesday, Thursday - INDOOR POOL Soo Bahk Do: 6 p.m. Dominoes: Friday- 8 p.m. and 8 p.m. 7 p.m. Aqua Training: Tuesday Step Aerobics: Monday, Karaoke: Monday- 8 p.m. Green Bean karaoke: Dodge ball Game: Tuesday- and Thursday- 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Friday – Model building: Sunday- Wednesday and Sunday- 7:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 8 p.m. Furman’s Martial Arts: EAST FITNESS CENTER Wrestling & physical fitness Poetry/ open mic: Sunday- Ice Ball Tourney: Thursday- Monday, Wednesday, Sun- Basketball League: Mon- class: Tuesday- 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 4 p.m. day- 1 p.m. day-Friday – 7 p.m. Saturday- 7 p.m. Poker tourney: Sunday- Ping pong tourney: Tues- Gaston’s Self-Defense Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Mon- Swing dance: Sunday- 6 p.m. day- 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Class: Friday, Saturday- day, Wednesday, Friday – 8 7:30 p.m. Salsa dance class: Saturday- Salsa dance class: Thurs- 7 p.m. p.m. Abs-Aerobics:Tuesday and 8:30 p.m. day- 8:30 p.m. Open court basketball: Kyu Kyu Kempo: Sunday- Thursday- 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Swing dance: Tuesday- Spades, Chess and Domi- Thursday- 7 p.m. 2 p.m. 7p.m. noes: Friday – 1 p.m. Open court soccer: Monday, Edged weapons and stick EAST RECREATION Ping pong tourney: Tues- Texas hold ‘em: Saturday- Wednesday - 7 p.m. fighting combatives train- CENTER day- 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Zingano Brazilian Jui ing:Tuesdays, Thursdays 8-ball tourney: Monday- Game Counsel Tourney: Jitsu: Tuesday, Thursday- and Saturdays 8 p.m. 8 p.m WEST RECREATION Thursday- 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Open court volleyball: Sun- 9-ball tournament: Wednes- CENTER day- 6 p.m. day- 8 p.m. 8-ball tourney: Wednesday- WEST FITNESS CENTER CIRCUIT GYM Shotokan Karate Do: Mon- Game Console Tourney: 1 p.m. and 8 p.m 3-on-3 basketball tourney: Floor hockey: Monday, day, Wednesday and Friday- Thursday- 8 p.m. 9-ball tournament: Mon- Saturday- 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Friday – 8 p.m 6 p.m. Country Dance Class: day- 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. 6-on-6 volleyball tourney: Thursday- 7 p.m. Dungeons & Dragons: Sat- Friday- 7 p.m.

Sustainer Reel Time Theater Movie Times New Movies Wednesday, September 3 Space Chimps Mamma 5 p.m. Wanted Jeff Daniels, Stanley Tucci, 8 p.m. Iron Man Cheryl Hines, and Andy Sam- Mia! berg lend their voices to this Independent-mind- Thursday, September 4 computer-animated comedy fol- ed single mother Donna 5 p.m. Wanted lowing the descendants of the (Meryl Streep) has always 8 p.m. The Incredible Hulk first chimps in space as they done her best to raise her blast off for fun and adven- spirited daughter, Sophie Friday, September 5 ture on a far-away planet. Ham (Amanda Seyfried), while 2 p.m. Space Chimps III (Samberg) is the grandson simultaneously running a of Ham, the first-ever chimp successful hotel on a small 5 p.m. Mamma Mia astronaut. This ne’er-do-well Greek island, but now the 8 p.m. Death Race chimp may not be the most qualified ape for the job, time has come for this Saturday, September 6 but a scheming senator (Tucci) has recruited him for hardworking mom to finally let go. In just a few a most dangerous mission. It seems that a powerful days, Sophie will be married, and Donna will stand by 2 p.m. Mamma Mia tyrant (Daniels) has overtaken an alien world, and now bittersweetly as her little girl takes flight. Unbe- 5 p.m. Death Race it’s up to Ham III and his trusty simian crew (Hines knownst to the mother, Sophie has furtively invited and Patrick Warburton) to help overthrow the deep- three very special guests. When Sophie walks down 8 p.m. The Dark Knight space despot. Perhaps with some training from Ham the aisle on that fateful day, she wants her father Sunday, September 7 III’s mentor (Kenan Thompson) and the help of a to hand her off. The only problem is that Donna has 2 p.m. Death Race friendly alien (Kristin Chenoweth) this fearless group never revealed the true identity of Sophie’s father, of anthropoids can make the universe a safer place leaving the resourceful future bride to narrow the 5 p.m. The Dark Knight for aliens and humans alike. list down to three potential candidates. 8 p.m. Mamma Mia ning the metallic mask of a mythical racer known as Monday, September 8 Death Race Frankenstein or languishing away on Terminal Island 5 p.m. Space Chimp The time is the not-so- -- America’s most notorious penitentiary. Over the 8 p.m. Death Race distant future, and as Amer- course of the next three days, this unlikely cham- ica’s prisons begin overflow- pion will get behind the wheel of a nightmare ma- Tuesday, September 9 ing with violent criminals, chine outfitted with machine guns, grenade launch- 5 p.m. Death Race the powers that be devise a ers, and flamethrowers in a desperate attempt to grisly game that will free up outrun some of the most violent criminals ever im- 8 p.m. The Dark Knight space in the cells and enter- prisoned. Should Ames be the first to cross the tain the masses at the same checkered flag, he will win his freedom; should he Coming Soon time. Jensen Ames (Jason come in second, however, death would be prefer- The X-Files Statham) is a three-time able to a grim future in a cramped concrete cell. Babylon A.D. speedway champion with a dark past. A survival ex- Co-stars include Joan Allen, Ian McShane, Natalie Sisterhood of the pert and ex-con whose sordid history comes back to Martinez, and Tyrese Gibson, who takes over the Traveling Pants 2 haunt him when he is framed for a murder he didn’t role of Machine Gun Joe, made famous by Sylves- commit, Ames is forced to choose between don- ter Stallone in the original. (Schedule is subject to change) September 3, 2008 Expeditionary Times PAGE 15 STUPID STATE LAWS Sudoku Ever wonder just how dumb things can be? Does your state have dumb laws? Read on and find out. In Level: Hard the upcoming weeks, the Expeditionary Times will have a series of dumb and stupid laws for each state. Many of the laws have been verified, but many have been taken from sources which do not include 7 4 6 law citations. The laws cited below have been taken from news groups, web sites and city governments. Remember, something had to have happened to get these laws passed. Some laws have been repealed, but The objective is to 2 8 3 not all; some are still on the books. fill the 9×9 grid so North Dakota 5 9 7 • It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep with your shoes on. that each column, • Beer and pretzels can’t be served at the same time in any bar or restaurant. each row, and each 4 6 2 7 5 • In Fargo, one may be jailed for wearing a hat while dancing, or even for wear- of the nine 3×3 ing a hat to a function where dancing is taking place. 1 2 • In Devil’s Lake, New Year’s celebrations are somewhat bland in this town as boxes contains the fireworks may not be set off after 11:00 p.m. digits from 1 to 9 2 7 5 6 1 Ohio • Women are prohibited from wearing patent leather shoes in public. only one time each. 6 9 5 • It is illegal to get a fish drunk. • The Ohio driver’s education manual states that you must honk the horn when- 6 3 4 ever you pass another car. • Participating or conducting a duel is prohibited. 8 7 1 • No one may be arrested on Sunday or on the Fourth of July. 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Upcoming sports on AFN Wednesday 9/3/08 Roll 400 (Richmond International Raceway, Richmond, Tennis: 2008 US Open: Men’s Fourth Rounds and VA), live 2:30 a.m. AFN/xtra Women’s Quarterfinal (USTA Billie Jean King National College Football: College Football: Teams TBD, live 3 Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, NY), live 2 a.m. a.m. AFN/sports AFN/sports College Football: College Football: Teams TBD, live 3 MLB: New York Yankees @ Tampa Bay Rays, live 2 a.m. AFN/prime atlantic a.m. AFN/xtra Tennis: 2008 US Open: Women’s Singles Final (USTA MLB: San Diego Padres @ Los Angeles Dodgers, live Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing 5 a.m. AFN/xtra Meadows, NY), tape delay 10 a.m. AFN/sports MLB: New York Mets @ Milwaukee Brewers, tape UFC: UFC 88: BREAKTHROUGH (Phillips Arena, delayed 1 p.m. AFN/xtra Atlanta, GA), tape delayed 1 p.m. AFN/sports Tennis: 2008 US Open: Men’s and Women’s Boxing: HBO World Boxing - Lightweight: Juan Diaz Quarterfinal (USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis vs Michael Katsidis (Toyota Center, Houston, TX), tape Center, Flushing Meadows, NY), live 6 p.m. AFN/sports delayed 1 p.m. AFN/sports NFL: Sunday NFL Countdown, live 6 p.m. AFN/sports Thursday 9/4/08 NFL: FOX NFL Sunday, live 7 p.m. AFN/xtra Tennis: 2008 US Open: Men’s and Women’s NFL: CBS NFL Today, live 7 p.m. AFN/prime pacific Quarterfinal (USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis NFL: NFL Kickoff ‘08: Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New Center, Flushing Meadows, NY), live 2 a.m. AFN/sports Orleans Saints, live 8 p.m. AFN/xtra MLB: ESPN Wednesday Night Baseball: Teams TBD, NFL: NFL Kickoff ‘08: Arizona Cardinals @ San live 2 p.m. AFN/xtra Francisco 49ers, live 11 p.m. AFN/prime pacific MLB: San Diego Padres @ Los Angeles Dodgers, live NFL: NFL Kickoff ‘08: Carolina Panthers @ San Diego 5 a.m. AFN/xtra Chargers, live 11 p.m. AFN/xtra MLB: Los Angeles Angels @ Detroit Tigers, tape NFL: NFL Kickoff ‘08: Dallas Cowboys @ Cleveland delayed 1 p.m. AFN/xtra Browns, live 11 p.m. AFN/sports Tennis 2008 US Open: Men’s Quarterfinal and Mixed Doubles Final (USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Monday 9/8/08 Iraq according to Opet Center, Flushing Meadows, NY), live 6 p.m. AFN/sports MLB: ESPN Sunday Night Baseball: Philadelphia Phillies @ New York Mets, live 3 a.m. AFN/prime Friday 9/5/08 pacific Tennis 2008 US Open: 2008 US Open: Men’s NFL: NBC Sunday Night Football - 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Week 1: Tennis: 2008 US Open: Men’s Doubles Finals & Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers, live 2 a.m. Women’s Semifinals (USTA Billie Jean King National AFN/sports Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, NY) (JIP), tape NFL: ESPN Monday Night Football - Week 1: Denver delayed 10 a.m. AFN/sports Broncos @ Oakland Raiders, live 5:15 a.m. AFN/sports Tennis 2008 US Open: Men’s Semifinals (USTA Billie NFL: ESPN Monday Night Football - Week 1: Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers, tape delayed NY), tape delayed 6 p.m. AFN/sports 1 p.m. AFN/sports NFL: ESPN Monday Night Football - Week 1: Denver Sunday 9/7/08 Broncos @ Oakland Raiders, tape delayed 8 p.m. NASCAR: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Chevy Rock & AFN/sports PAGE 16 Expeditionary Times September 3, 2008 Joint Base Balad flag football league

Photos by Spc. Ryan Hohman Pfc. Dereck Jones, a member of the 602nd Maintenance Company, runs the ball for the Dirty Devils during a flag football game here Aug. 28.

Sgt. Landell Henderson, a member of the 602nd Maintenance Company, makes the opening kick for the Dirty Devils during a flag football game here Aug. 28.

Pfc. Justin Gray, a member of the 602nd Maintenance Company, and quarterback for the Dirty Devils, rushes the ball during a flag foot- ball game here Aug. 28.

The Gator Dawgs, made up of members of Alpha company, 40th Expeditionary Signal Spc. Jason Hone, a member of the 602nd Battalion, huddle up Maintenance Company, and linebacker for before a play during a the Dirty Devils, dives for an interception flag football game here during a flag football game here Aug. 28. Aug. 28.

Spc. Thomas Tabares, a mem- ber of the Alpha company, 40th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Spc. Derick Walker, a member of the Alpha company, 40th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, and quarterback for the Gator Dawgs, catches a toss during a flag foot- catches a hike during a flag football game here Aug. 28. ball game here Aug. 28.