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CAB KEEPS FLYING Operation New Dawn 40Th CAB Rules the Sky TheOfficial Magazine ofCONDOR the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade, Camp Taji, Iraq JULY 2011 CAB KEEPS FLYING Operation New Dawn 40th CAB rules the sky TRI-ATHLETE Soldier continues his training in country THE SUGAR SHACK Fueling more than just the aircraft SHERPA FLYING Meet the most unusual looking aircraft in the Army JUL The CONDOR ‘11 ISSUE #3 EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-in-Chief Art Direction & Layout contents 1st Lt. Jason Sweeney Staff Sgt. Yvonne Najera Managing Editor Contributing Writers Ironhorse Strong Lt. Col. Laura Yeager Chief Warrant Officer 2 John Gaffney 6-17th CAV responds to IDF 6 Tech. Sgt. James Stroman Work Hard to Play Hard Contributing Editor Sports help blow off steam 8 Chief Warrant Officer 2 John Gaffney SUBMISSIONS Send your photos to: The Sugar Shack ON THE COVER [email protected] 640th runs food shack 10 C-23 Sherpa Staff Writers Send your stories to: Photographer: 1st Lt. Jason Sweeney [email protected] In Memoriam 6 Spc. Darriel Swatts Spc. Darriel Swatts Soldiers remember a fallen comrade Spc. Matthew Wright 40th Combat Aviation Briagde 12 Public Affairs Office MEDEVAC Training Photographers CAMP TAJI, Iraq 1-171st MEDEVAC crew Spc. Darriel Swatts Building 121A 14 trains with Iraqis Spc. Matthew Wright DSN 318-834-1133 Staff Sgt. Yvonne Najera 318-834-4152 The Flying Sherpas Spc. Michael Uribe APO AE 09378 1-140th owns “the last tactical 16 Staff Sgt. Michael Appleby mile” Apache Flag Flying © The CONDOR Magazine 2011 8-229th flies Ol’ Glory 18 16 This an official Army publication, au- Boyko thorized under the provisions of AR Our Ukranian National Guardsman19 360-1, and published by the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Af- Race of a Lifetime fairs Office. Editorial views and opin- Training to be Ironman strong 20 ions expressed herein are not neces- Awarded a Purple Heart ON THE BACK sarily those of the Department of the 8-229th Soldiers receive honors Camp Taji dust storm Army or the 40th CAB. The CONDOR 22 can also be found on our Facebook Photographer: Keeping the Family Close Staff Sgt. Yvonne Najera fan page: Soldiers connect to home 24 www.facebook.com/40thCAB The Blood Moon Lunar eclipse captivates 26 Editor’s Comments 27 The CONDOR Magazine is a product of the 40th CAB Public Affairs Office . 20 2 The CONDOR Magazine July 2011 TheThe CONDORCONDOR MagazineMagazine JulyJuly 20112011 33 Commander’s letter Command Sgt. Maj.’s letter Condors, Soldiers, This month’s edition of The Condor As we continue our mission here in Iraq, I Magazine is in large part a tribute to the qual- would like to thank our Soldiers who have already ity and the uniqueness of the CAB’s Soldiers. re-deployed home for their contributions in sup- Each and every day I am struck by the abso- port of Operation New Dawn. Your service and lute dedication and commitment to mission dedication to our country’s continued efforts to displayed by Condors across the Iraq Joint Op- stabilize the nation of Iraq is highly valued. erations Area. To the families at home, thank you for We are saying farewell to one of your continued sacrifices and the role you take in our battalions this month. The 1-140th Assault supporting our Soldiers in completing their respon- Helicopter Battalion, led by Lt. Col Jeffrey sibilities here. You strengthen the core of our ser- Holliday and Command Sgt. Maj. Troy Eck, is vice members. headed home to California after a tremen- Over the last month, we have instituted a dously successful deployment. The 1-140th new program to recognize one special Soldier each has done the California National Guard proud week for exemplary performance. The battalions and has risen to the challenge of a deployment have made the competition fierce and selection of to a combat theater. They have done amazing one soldier from the outstanding submissions has work. Army Aviation and Missile Command been really difficult. Expect to read about our “Soldiers of theeek” W in upcoming issues. (AMCOM) has recognized the battalion as having the best operational readiness rate they have Our Soldiers’ time spent on rest and recuperation leave is very important because it re- seen for UH-60 A/L helicopters. The flight crews have flown close to 14,000 hours so far with still unites them with thier families, allowing them to rejuvenate themselves during the yearlong de- a little more than a month to go. They have been entrusted with the most difficult missions and ployment. have transported the highest ranking commanders and dignitaries. Throughout Iraq, all know Soon the theater will begin realigning as units shift out of country. The Brigade will con- when they see the California flag on their tail booms that they are getting the best professional tinue to fly the skies of Iraq protecting United States Forces. We will continue with the important support. mission of transporting, refurbishing and relocating equipment and personnel for Operation New The summer has brought both heat and intensity to our mission here in Iraq. As the Dawn. temperatures are daily reaching 120 degrees and higher, we are busier than ever, and the com- We will continue to document your efforts in The Condor magazine until the last days of ing months promise continuous change and even greater mission loads as units throughout Iraq our operations. prepare for the end of the year and the mission here. I thank you all for your service, your sacrifices and contributions as we continue to play a The drawdown has already become personal for the Brigade with the closure of For- vital part in our nation’s history. ward Operating Base Sykes. As the drawdown continues, the Condors will be called upon to move significantly higher numbers of personnel and equipment in preparation for departure, in Sincerly, addition to providing security and medical evacuation support. It is not an exaggeration to state that the ground tactical commanders cannot accomplish their missions without our support. On behalf of all the Soldiers serving in the Brigade, I thank you for your continued sup- port from home. I would also like to extend another heartfelt thank you to Operation Gratitude and their continued support of the Soldiers of the Brigade. Many of us have had the opportunity to visit our loved ones during our rest and recu- peration leave periods. While it was so difficult to leave your sides, we are strengthened each CSM David McFerrin day by your love and friendship. Command Setrgeant Major, 40th CAB Condor 7 Sincerly, Col. Mitchell K. Medigovich Commander, 40th CAB Condor 6 4 The CONDOR Magazine July 2011 The CONDOR Magazine July 2011 5 Ironhorse Strong Story & Photo by Sgt. Coltin Heller, 109th MPAD, USD-North ONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE SPEICHER, Iraq – Maintaining security for service members deployed in support of Operation New Dawn requires constant vigilance against threats designed to impair missions and harm U.S. or Iraqi soldiers. CChief Warrant Officer 2 Mikel Smith, an aero scout pilot with Troop A, 6th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Saber, 40th Combat Aviation Brigade, earned the title of “Ironhorse Strong” Soldier of the Week for his actions during counter-indirect fire opera- tions near Contingency Operating Site Warrior, May 18. While ground forces conducted area security operations near COS Warrior, several rockets hit the base. Smith and a scout weapons team immediately reacted, deploying to the origin of the attacks, locating multiple rocket launching platforms and an improvised explosive device. “Mr. Smith and his team located a platform used to launch rockets,” said Capt. Phil- lip Vaughn, commander of Troop A. “At this time he and his team performed overwatch, securing the scene for Iraqi Security Forces on the ground.” After Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) secured the first scene, Smith and his team moved farther up the river, scanning for more possible rocket launching platforms. The scout team found two more locations, one of which had a rocket still on the launch rail. “After finding the second and third platforms, (Smith) was able to (talk) the ground forces to each position within minutes,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dave Rosser, a Kiowa helicopter maintenance test pilot with Troop A. “He also noticed an IED near the base of one of the platforms, which went off, but no one was injured.” After identifying and securing all the sites, ISF ground forces took control of each site, destroying the launching systems and investigating the area. Smith’s actions directly resulted in the destruction of enemy threats against the security of all personnel at COS Warrior and exemplified what it means to be a cavalryman, unit leaders said. “He’s a motivated Soldier,” said Vaughn. “Give him a task you want done and he does not let you down.” e 6 The CONDOR Magazine July 2011 The CONDOR Magazine July 2011 7 SOLDIER’S WORK HARD to PLAY HARD Story and Photos by Spc. Darriel Swatts The brigade headquar- Basketball, soccer, vol- ters is at Camp Taji, leyball and softball tournaments north of Baghdad. have attracted plenty of players While Camp Taji and spectators on post, as well as is austere in some competitive sports play dur- many re- ing the evening hours. Dodgeball spects, it and kickball games have also been back to my room right does offer popular, not to mention ping pong away and get ready for Sol- tourneys, weightlifting competi- practice most days.” diers a tions and water polo matches at “Being the coach of variety of the post pool. the softball team, I’ve sports and “Playing sports is a great got to see everybody AMP TAJI, Iraq – Soldiers of recreational activities.
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