3D ESC Makes Voting 'Too Easy'

September 17, 2008

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JBB hosts conference The 551st Medical Lo- gistics Company hosted the second edition of its semi-annual medical logistical conference Page 5 Engineers give training 74th MRBC train Iraqis how to build bridges Pages 8-9

25,000 Building bridges-pg. 4 sorties The 777th EAS reaches 25,000th combat sorties Page 12

said Maj. James Hess, plans and operations officer in charge for 3d ESC makes voting ‘too easy’ the G1 personnel section for the by Sgt. Gary Hawkins 3d ESC. “They still have a right Expeditionary Times staff to vote and we are providing the opportunity and are dedicated to JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq “Voting is one of our most important giving them that opportunity.” – People all across the United The quickest and easiest way States are looking forward to elec- rights given to us in the Constitution.” to register or request a ballot is to tions on Nov. 4. The campaign to log onto the Federal Voting Assis- register as many eligible voters is Maj. James Hess tance Program web site at www. also in full swing in the States, as 3d ESC fvap.gov and click on either the well as right here in Iraq. “military” get started box or the “Most Soldiers and civilians 3d Sustainment Command (Expe- that wants to exercise their right can exercise their right to vote if “civilian” get started block, said have access to the Internet all ditionary). “For remote sites, each to vote.” they choose to. Hess. over Iraq so most can go fill out, unit is assigned a ‘voter registra- Americans are located all over “We are trying to inform the “It’s not hard and it’s their print and send in the registration tion officer or (noncommissioned the world and military leaders of troops, no matter if they are in the right and privilege. The earlier forms,” said Col. Cheri Provancha, officer) to insure the material and all branches of service have made States or overseas, in remote sites support operations officer for the help are available to everyone available the resources so they or right here on Joint Base Balad,” See VOTING Page 10 PAGE 2 Expeditionary Times September 17, 2008 PMO Blotter: Shoulder to shoulder, 29 Aug. – 4 Sept. suicide can be prevented Suicide: An Army platoon sergeant by Cpt. Joshua K. Ingertson died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound grounds on which we fight the 3rd ESC chaplain on the west side of the installation; this war on suicide. is the fourth suicide that has occurred Every year during the second The word relationship is de- on JBB this year. week of September, the military, fined as a connection, associa- as well as the American public tion or involvement and gives Assault: A female Department of at large slows down to recognize the idea of a connection between Defense civilian was returning from the need to promote awareness people. From its definition, it the showers in H-6 (L Pod) when an and advocacy about suicide. becomes quickly apparent that unknown black male suspect, 6’0”, Suicide, according to the relationships govern our day-to- wearing a black t-shirt, black pants and Center for Disease Control, is day living. We have work rela- a baseball cap grabbed her by the arm. the eleventh leading cause of tionships which are seen through The female pulled free of the suspect death in the United States annu- interactions between supervisors and ran from the scene. The suspect ally. They have calculated that and subordinates and even on also fled from the scene. approximately 1.3 percent of all a peer level. We also have re- deaths that occur in the U.S. are lationships between friends and Stray Round: An Air Force staff suicides. This works out to be family seen primarily through sergeant observed a stray round land an average of one person dying our dealings with people out- 3-4 feet in front of him outside of the by their own hand every – 6.1 side of the work environment. Green Beans Coffeehouse in the H-6 minutes, a tragedy beyond mea- Our relationships are character- housing area. sure. ized by what component we be- In the midst of all this, when long to (active or reserve), our means to commit to killing him- “How can I help someone who Vandalism: An unknown suspect you add the stressors of combat military occupational specialty, self? The means can take many is contemplating suicide?” The threw a large rock through the rear win- into the equation, the outcome where we work or even our cul- forms. They can vary from a gun answer is ACE. dow of a white Nissan truck outside of demands attention. During the ture. Relationships are, in large to drugs (prescription or legal). The A stands for Ask. Do not building #7603, across the street from Vietnam conflict, four times part, who we are and how are Does your friend have the in- be afraid to ask someone if they the Mayor’s Cell. The vehicle belonged the number of Americans died lives are defined. tent? Has your friend’s attitude have thought about committing to a civilian employee of ITT. by suicide than died in combat. A man named Henry Drum- drastically changed in the past suicide. This might be the only In the 1990s, suicide was the mond once said, “It is when a several days? Many times, those opportunity you have to help Vandalism: An unknown suspect second leading cause of death man has no one to love him that who have committed to killing someone. smashed the windshield of a KBR fork- amongst Soldiers, making a he commits suicide. So long as themselves will first give away The C stands for Care for lift with a large rock near the TMP ga- Soldier fivetimes more likely to he has friends, those who love their possessions and feel at your buddy. When you show rage. die from suicide than by hostile him and whom he loves, he will peace with their decision. With concern and your intent is to fire. live, because to live is to love. some it may be a mood swing help, assurance will be felt by Hit and Run: An Army private first Recognizing that members Be it but the love of a dog, it will from peaceful to angry. Other your friend. class, driving a 2 ½ ton truck, side- of the military are susceptible keep him in life; but let that go questions to consider concern The E stands for Escort. Nev- swiped a wrecker being driven by an- to suicide just as much, if not and he has no contact with life, the stressors in your friend’s er leave a friend who is contem- other Soldier at Sustainer Circle. The more than the general public, the no reason to live. He dies by his life. Has work been difficult for plating suicide alone. Always private fled from the scene but was lat- Army acknowledges a need for own hand.” her lately? Are things not go- take that person to a chaplain, er apprehended at the base wash rack. suicide awareness. The importance of being a ing well on the home front? Are combat stress control, or some- The driver of the wrecker suffered lac- The Army’s theme this year “buddy” or a friend or even just there relationship problems back one in the chain of command. erations to his hand as a result of the for Suicide Prevention Week is, someone who cared enough to home? Don’t forget, the battle of sui- crash. “Shoulder to Shoulder: No Sol- ask, “How are you doing?” be- Lastly, does your friend have cide is fought and won through dier Stands Alone,” a theme that comes magnified through the the opportunity to commit to a our relationships. You have the If you have any further information reminds us of the importance of lens of suicide. You will be the plan? Are they absent a room- biggest role in seeing to it that on the above incidents, contact the Pro- relationships. More specifically, one to see the signs of suicide. mate? Do they work alone? this battle ends in victory. Al- vost Marshal Office: the relationships we share with Many times those signs and When the means, intent and op- ways look out for your friends, NIPR- 443-8602 those we call “brothers” and symptoms are characterized by portunity are present it may be those who work in your section, SIPR- 242-9982 “sisters” in arms. So important the means, the intent and the op- time to intervene on behalf of and those closest to you because Email- [email protected] are these relationships that it be- portunity. your friend. you never know when you may comes clear these are the battle- Does your friend have the You may be asking yourself, need them.

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Charlotte Martinez, 215th MPAD Distribution Jersey Ave. Building 7508, DSN 318-433- 3d ESC G2, Security Manager [email protected] 2154. Expeditionary Times, HHC 3d ESC, Lt. Col Dale Davis, 3d ESC Spc. Michael Behlin, 3d ESC Sgt. Geno L. Gardner, 215th MPAD APO AE 09391. Web site at www.dvidshub.net [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Contact the Expeditionary Times staff at: Pfc. Amanda Tucker, 3d ESC [email protected] Mission Statement: The Expeditionary Times Staff publishes a weekly newspaper with a primary mission of providing command information to all Servicemembers, part- ners, and Families of the 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) team and a secondary mission of providing a means for units on Joint Base Balad to disseminate command information to their audiences. September 17, 2008 Expeditionary Times PAGE 3 Q-West leaders promote economic ‘Hooah’ Soldier of the week opportunity, self-reliance for Iraqis by Sgt. Keith M. Anderson 16th Sustainment Brigade services to Soldiers, contrac- Officials here are currently tors, local nationals and foreign in the process of awarding a CONTINGENCY OPERAT- nationals. Some are also award- land-use agreement for an Iraqi- ING BASE Q-WEST, Iraq ed a contract. owned gas station to be built on — Chiya Jamel As of Sept. 1, the COB has Q-West, said Capt. Todd How- operates a sort paid $7.9 million in contracts for ell, events and communication of general the fiscal year, with a monthly officer in charge, and IBIZ co- store, phone impact of $274,433 going back ordinator. center and into the Ninevah province here, “Local nationals and foreign I n t e r n e t according to the identification nationals will pay for the fuel provider card office at Q-West, which they use,” Howell said. “And b u s i - tracks IBIZ contracts and im- they will build it according to ness here on pact. American standards. We don’t Contingency Operating Base “As the local population have to do that, but when we Q-West, Iraq, called “Chya’s becomes more invested in the turn over this COB to Iraq, we Photo by Spc. Michael Behlin Regular Club.” growth and prosperity of their will be responsible for the envi- Master Sgt. Carri Marks, an Everett, Wash., native and 3d Sus- The 29-year-old Kurdish local economy, they are less ronmental state of this site, so tainment Command (Expeditionary) transportation senior ser- Iraqi said, in passable English, likely to join the local insur- it’s not in our best interest to let geant, is congratulated by Brig. Gen. Michael J. Lally, 3d ESC that without the help of the U.S. gency,” said Sgt. 1st Class Sean anyone skim on standards.” commanding general, for being selected this week’s “Hooah Soldier of the Week”. Army, he wouldn’t have been Shanahan, events and commu- The base is also negotiating able to start and grow his busi- nication noncommissioned offi- a cell phone tower and concrete ness. cer in charge, and IBIZ assistant batch plant, Howell said. “I make money, learn Eng- coordinator, Mayor’s Cell. The IBIZ initiative has been lish, and understand what is Shanahan added that many beneficial for local Iraqis, but Shout Out going on,” Jamel said. “I have of the more than 150 Iraqis they are worried about the U.S. good relation with the Soldier that work on Q-West are also and Coalition Forces leaving. — over five years I work at this learning job skills like heating, The majority of Jamel’s busi- FOB.” ventilation and air condition- ness is with Americans, though from home Chya’s is one of 14 Iraqi- ing repair; vehicle and genera- he has opened some small busi- Show your Soldier how much you miss them owned businesses currently op- tor maintenance; and welding, nesses in local villages, and be- by sending messages, pictures, or poems in erating on Q-West — six indus- which will allow Iraqis to be cause Ninevah province is still trial and eight retail — part of successful after Coalition Forc- largely divided along sectarian the Expeditionary Times newspaper.

Coalition Forces’ Iraqi-Based es leave. lines, there are many areas he d Industrial Zone initiative. “The key is for these indi- could not work in. Contact the 3 ESC Public Affairs Office to The businesses are awarded viduals to establish themselves “If the U.S. Soldiers leave, I print your message. land-use agreements to operate and survive on the skills they work with who?” Jamel said. E-mail [email protected] on the COB, and sell goods and learn,” Shanahan said. 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 17, 2008 Ruff and tuff news flash: Our eye in the sky by Pvt. Ashley Lee to employ in the fight. Some of these assets 129th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion however, were unused until recently, when we really started to take a look at how we To maintain the initiative and security could incorporate them into our missions. in Multi-National Forces-West, Alpha and Alpha and Bravo Troop have a Raven Bravo Troops, 1-152 Cavalry Reconnais- that is designed to support the reconnaissance Surveillance and Target Acquisition, sance missions, but for the current mis- are expanding the capabilities by utilizing sion, the asset was not utilized. The troops, organic unmanned aerial vehicles to sup- wanting to put every available asset into the port security. fight, worked together to come up with a To most civilians, the Raven is noth- plan to incorporate the Raven into their op- ing more than a black bird that symbolizes erations, and are now utilizing the asset,” death, but now to the 129th Combat Sus- said Capt. Charles Precht, Bravo Troop tainment Support Battalion and the units Commander. they support, the Raven is a valuable recon- To employ the Raven, the Troops com- naissance asset that facilitates living. The bined their resources and efforts and cre- mission of the Raven is to provide opera- ated a raven pilot team. Kurzendoerfer’s tional capabilities, remote reconnaissance team is comprised of elements from both and surveillance, force protection, target Alpha and Bravo Troop, 1-152 Cavalry acquisition, and battle damage assessment. (Reconnaissance Surveillance and Target The “eye in the sky” allows the ability to Acquisition). The two troops have a Ra- view elevated threat zones and known ar- ven test flight range where the Raven team eas of interest at a distance. The Raven is regularly trains and sustains their skills. hand-launched, quickly assembled, porta- “We pooled resources from every capac- Photo by Spc. Michael Behlin ble, backpack capable for dismounts, quiet, ity to be able to use all assets from each reusable, and has auto navigation features. unit to make this mission operational,” said Members of the 74th Multi Role Bridging Company, 20th Engineer Brigade, of Fort Hood, Texas, repair portions of a temporary bridge replacing the Grand Canal Bridge “The greatest benefit is being able to send it Kurzendoerfer while commenting on the in Taji, Iraq. The bridge is located in a high traffic area, requiring engineers to peri- out without having to send the troops out,” two troops coming together to make this odically repair damaged portions. said Staff Sgt. William Kurzendoerfer, the mission happen. leader of the Raven team. The Raven is one of many tools that the “Our mission is to provide ... Security Reconnaissance Surveillance and Target for the 129th Combat Sustainment Support Acquisition have at their disposal. Even Bridging the gap Battalion, 101st Airborne Division Air As- though the two troops are not functioning sault. We do that, and we do it well. As a as a cavalry unit here in theater, the Raven by Spc. Michael Behlin device detonated along the southbound Reconnaissance Surveillance Target Acqui- is the perfect fit for the unti mission they Expeditionary Times staff lane. Months later, another VBIED de- sition Cavalry Troop, we have a lot of assets do have. stroyed portions of the northbound lane, CAMP TAJI, Iraq – Having safe routes leaving the area prone to traffic jams and to conduct operations most importantly, an inoperable route. throughout Iraq is im- According to Madden, companies had Black Hawk Wingman portant to both Iraqi been contracted to make repairs to the Security Forces and original structure, but what now stands in Coalition Forces. its place is a temporary Mabey Johnson These operations Bridge. When efforts to replace the south- include having bound lane are completed, the temporary routes clear of im- bridge will be removed. provised explosive de- While able to withstand tons of weight, vices as well as having them structurally these bridges still accumulate tremendous safe for logistics operations. amounts of wear and tear with users rang- With major routes clear and safe, Coali- ing from Coalition Forces to ISF and civil- tion Forces and Iraqi Security Forces can ians. travel without delay. As a result, the 74th MRBC replaced While the causes of route damage vary steel panels along the bridge platform that from IED blasts to wear and tear, Coalition was damaged by the constant weight and Forces work busily to ensure routes are safe stress caused by vehicles crossing. not only for military forces, but civilians as Doing so required the 74th MRBC well. Declaring routes safe includes evalu- to completely shut down the temporary ating those that run across water. bridge and divert traffic to a nearby rail- Aiding in this process is the 74th Multi road bridge. This allowed Soldiers to Role Bridging Company, 20th Engineer make repairs without interruption to fully Brigade, out of Fort Hood, Texas. Recent- complete the task at hand. ly the 74th MRBC worked to repair the While the mission to keep the route Grand Canal Bridge, located on one of the flowing freely has been a difficult one, busiest routes connecting northern Iraq to with Soldiers having to work odd hours to southern Iraq. close down the bridge in order to make re- “There’s been a lot of traffic using this pairs, Madden acknowledged that the area bridge, which has damaged some of the locals have been appreciative of the work decking that we’re here to repair,” said they do. Staff Sgt. Robert Madden, 74th MRBC “As you go out on missions, you meet Courtesy Photo 2nd Platoon noncommissioned officer in local civilians who appreciate what you JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq – A UH-60 Black Hawk pilot, assigned to 5th Battalion, charge and Akron, Ohio, native. do and that’s what we’re here for. We’re 158th Aviation Regiment’s Task Force Ready, scans the terrain over Iraq during a The Grand Canal Bridge, located in trying to get them on board so we can go mission. TF Ready pilots have flown more than 30,000 hours during a 15 month deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The task force included Soldiers Taji Qada, was first damaged in May 2007 back to be with our Families back in the and aircraft from four battalions who came together in theater to fly multiple mission when a vehicle born improvised explosive States.” sets for Task Force XII and Multi-National Corps – Iraq. September 17, 2008 Expeditionary Times PAGE 5 551st Medical Logistics Company hosts semi- annual medical logistics conference by Spc. Anthony Hooker Expeditionary Times staff “Bringing the logisticians and technical staff together con- JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq – The 551st Medical Logistics Company hosted the second edition of its semi-annual medical lo- firms we are in one common pursuit . . . to ensure providers gistics conference Aug. 28 and 29 at Joint Base Balad’s east side Morale, Welfare, and on the ground get what they need to persevere, save lives, Recreation center. The 551st MLC, part of the 56th Mul- and maintain health and welfare on the battlefield.” tifunctional Medical Battalion, entertained Cpt. Corretta Campbell more than 100 personnel from 47 units. 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) The conference’s intent was to streamline the theater’s medical logistics functions to provide better support to the warfighter. The theme of the conference focused on making it easier for Soldiers to request and receive products in a timely manner. The 551st MLC, deployed from Ft. Lewis, Wash., shares responsibility of medical supply distribution with the 591st MLC and 153rd Medical Battalion (Blood). The 551st MLC’s primary duty is to push supplies to initial care facilities, such as troop clinics, aid stations, and dental offices. There was confusion, however, on how equipment would be acquired and who would take responsibility for it. Cpt. Shonda Thomas, commander of the 591st MLC and host of the inaugural medical logistics conference in February, said the warehouse’s customers needed to be taught how to use the logistical systems and what services the 56th MMB can provide. Cpt. Marc Welde, commander of the 551st MLC and a Ogden, Utah, native, said after the inaugural conference in February, people liked the concept but felt more in- teraction would clear up any potential mis- understanding and to establish stronger rela- tions with their military occupational skill Photos by Spc. Anthony Hooker counterparts. Sgt. Adam Campbell, a medical logistician with the 591st Medical Company (Logistics), discusses storage techniques to visitors during the 56th Multifunctional Medical Battalion’s MEDLOG conference Aug. 29 at the Class VIII Warehouse. In addition to briefings from each com- modity area, customer service booths were drive through Adder,” said Adams. “They systems are being adhered to. Drum. “Many may be on their first deploy- set up with subject matter experts present learn of our warehouse excess, come “Units are eager to be better at their job,” ment and their home station may have never to answer any questions one-on-one. Blood through, find what they want, take it and Campbell said. “We can’t see the (results) on run a medical warehouse account. Here you and optometry specialists were on site as roll out.” the command level, but the user can give us can learn the proper way to set up an ac- well to offer their services and help custom- Adams said customers are excited about up-to-date assessments through feedback.” count automations system. You also have ers understand what was within their units’ the service, that the convenience is a wel- Conference guests were treated to a so- senior personnel like sergeants major and means. come option for units swamped by the de- cial mixer after day one meetings and given chief warrant officers who are available to Conference leaders placed a spotlight on mands of their mission. a tour of the medical supply warehouse the reach out and touch for guidance . . . and the importance of using forward distribution Cpt. Corretta Campbell, the 3rd Sus- next day. After the walkthrough, visitors answer questions so you don’t feel out of teams and contact repair teams, specifically tainment Command (Expeditionary) chief were given circuit training; four groups reach.” their ability to satisfy some of the requests MEDLOG officer, attended the conference were established and traveled to four sta- Welde said all the guests will leave the that are sent to JBB. Instead of overwhelm- and said it was wonderful to see people who tions where warehouse personnel discussed conference feeling more informed, but the ing the central location with requests, teams provide for Soldiers. and gave demonstrations of shipping, re- people benefiting the most will be warfight- strategically placed around Iraq would pro- “Bringing the logisticians and technical ceiving, storing, and data processing. ers. vide the same service and get supplies to staff together confirms we are in one com- Maj. Christopher Drum, the medical “This process gives Soldiers on the customers in their region. mon pursuit . . . to ensure providers on the logistics officer for Multi-National Corps- ground confidence to do their job, knowing Sgt. Patrece Adams, the FDT leader at ground get what they need to persevere, Iraq, said the conference has done a great that if they’re injured, they will be taken care Contingency Operating Base Adder, said save lives, and maintain health and welfare job of synchronizing medical logistics in of,” said Welde. “They know the people tak- coming to the conference was the best way on the battlefield,” said Campbell. Iraq. ing care of them have state of the art equip- to raise her team’s profile. Campbell said being able to interact with “A lot of junior personnel are becoming ment and a reasonable way to acquire it.” “A lot of military transition team teams key personnel such as FDTs confirm the better informed on their capabilities,” said

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Photo by Sgt. Keith M. Anderson Spc. David Vidal, 632nd Maintenance Co., examines a leak in the 16-inch, 25-kilometer water pipeline that connects the Qayyarah pump house at the Tigris River to COB Q-West. Vidal, a welder from San Juan, Puerto Rico, sealed the edges of a KBR-fabricated clamp stopping a significant leak to the pipeline near Sheik Hammed village, Aug. 14. Multifaceted maintenance Soldier keeps water flowing to Q-West by Sgt. Keith M. Anderson 632nd Maint. Co. “He’s made our But there’s more to Vidal than Expeditionary Times staff job easier, and we were able to get welding. jobs done quicker thanks to his I’m an adventurous person,” CONTINGENCY OPERATING skills.” Vidal said. “I’m a hard head.” BASE Q-WEST, When a big leak to the pipe- He has served as a stand-in and Iraq — If there line was uncovered recently near stuntman in movies, including Photo by Senior Airman Randi Flaugh were a roster Sheik Hammed village, about five Mask of Zorro; he has his own jet- Staff Sgt. Jonathan Mitchell installs a surveillance camera at the of essential miles southeast of Q-West, Capt. car and can boast that’s he’s the passenger terminal here Sept 5. Mitchell and four other Airmen Soldiers on Shawn Eaken, plans officer, Task only member of the armed forces from the 506th Expeditionary Communications Squadron’s trans- missions shop have contributed 80 man-hours toward the project. Q - W e s t , Force 113, Mayor’s Cell, knew with a International Hot Rod As- The cameras overlook the surrounding area, helping to improve Soldiers whom to call. soc., and National Hot Rod As- the overall security of the terminal and assets. The 506th Expedi- the COB “We needed a Soldier right soc., jet-car license; he owns a tionary Civil Engineer Squadron structures shop helped construct couldn’t af- away … so I gave them Vidal’s business in Puerto Rico with his the mounts and poles for the cameras. Mitchell, a satellite wide- ford to lose, Spc. David Vidal card,” Eaken said. three brothers constructing build- band journeyman with the 506th ECS, is deployed from Garland Air Reserve Station, Texas, and calls Arlington, Texas, home. would head it. The job was complex. The 16- ings and clearing land; he started a The 40-year-old senior welder, inch, 25-kilometer cast iron water foundation, Souls of Puerto Rico, 632nd Maintenance Company, pipe had to be patched with stain- to provide proper burials for the patches the leaks in the water pipe- less steel and mild steel, after the corpses of abandoned babies; and, line to Q-West, and helps repair or water was shut off at the Qayyarah if that weren’t enough, speaks fabricate vehicles and equipment Pump House on the Tigris River, English, Spanish, Portuguese and for missions outside the wire. and an older patch-job, that failed, Italian. Despite the backaches, burns, had to be removed. Vidal, who served as an in- blisters, bruises and long shifts The multi-talented father of fantryman during Desert Storm, off the base, Vidal is dedicated to four from San Juan, Puerto Rico, rejoined the active-duty Army in his work. was able to finish the work Aug. 2004 to help get his wife Liccette “I know who I am, and I came 14 after improvising a “sleeve” to medical treatment for cancer, and here to fulfill my mission,” Vidal fit the heavily dented and buckled to serve his country. said. pipe. He said the work he does in the Vidal, who holds an American The damage to the pipe was Army is therapeutic. Welding Society certification as a accidental, according to Sgt. 1st “The positive things I do help combination welder, uses his ex- Class Robert Roach, water opera- me to heal myself from the nega- perience to do difficult jobs and tions noncommissioned officer in tive things that have happened in train others. charge, Mayor’s Cell. my life,” Vidal said. “Vidal has customized brackets “It appears that at some point, What’s next for Vidal? for lighting on our recovery ve- the pipe was hit with a backhoe or “I want to own my own race- hicles and anything else we need some other piece of heavy equip- track,” Vidal said. “I want it to be to have customized,” said Sgt. Ja- ment,” Roach said. “The pipe was like Disney, with entertainment son Manwarren, combat recovery actually dented inward and had and stunt-shows — family enter- team noncommissioned officer, two edges that were bulging out.” tainment.” SHOUT OUT!!! TELL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOW MUCH YOU MISS THEM Contact the 3d Public Affairs Office for scheduling. E-mail [email protected] September 17, 2008 Expeditionary Times PAGE 7 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) God’s Grounds Coffee House opens its doors on COB Adder sponsors Patriot Day 5K run/walk by Sgt. RJ Gilbert 7th Sustainment Brigade

COB ADDER, Iraq – God’s Grounds Coffee House officially opened its doors Sept. 7 on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Iraq, for all COB residents who need to satisfy their thirst for a cup of “joe,” or even just desire a place to kick back surrounded by a relaxing ambience. God’s Grounds offers an extensive as- sortment of free coffee and tea, as well as snacks and water. Inside, there is a lounge area with couches, chairs, books, movies, a tele- vision and a DVD player. Outside, there is a solar shaded wooden deck adorned with chairs and tables and stairs leading to a rooftop built expressly for the comfort and relaxation of COB Adder’s population. “It is a nice homey atmosphere,” said Chief Warrant Officer Ran- dall W. Heikens, the personnel officer in charge for the 7th Special Troops Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade. “You can see all the effort the Soldiers put into transforming the building, and the staff and the proprietors are very amiable.” None of this could have come to pass, however, without the in- ception of the vision. “Chaplain Hudson had a vision of what she wanted it to look like and it was hard to see how that vision could come to pass,” Capt. Damon D. Saxton, chaplain with the 7th Special Troops Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade. “But through a series of apparent coinci- Photo by Spc. Michael Behlin dences we were sent people with the necessary skill to create God’s There was no lack of Patriotism for the servicemembers who ran the Patriot’s Day 5K run/walk held Sept. Grounds. Chaplain Hudson and I believe that God sent them to us.” 11 at Holt Stadium which was held in remembrance of those who died in the September 11, 2001 attacks. Though people with the necessary skill had arrived, the herculean Soldiers and civilians ran with a number of patriotic items including the American and POW/MIA flags. task of bringing Hudson’s vision into manifestation still lay ahead. “When we got here, the outside area of God’s Grounds was not an inviting place,” said Saxton. “It was not an area you’d look at and say, ‘Oh, I wanna (sic) go there.’ The back yard here was full of broken chairs, limbs, broken plant feeders and it just looked like Birds of Balad a junk yard.” by Maj. Randel Rogers The inside of the building that would become God’s Grounds 371st Sustainment Brigade was in worse shape. “There were plastic bags, with trash in them, all over. There was Joint Base Balad is an interesting also dirt about half an inch thick covering everything. The air was place for birdwatchers—in 2004 a just so full of dust you could hardly breathe when you walked in Soldier stationed there started the here.” said Pfc. Vai F. Spalding, a truck driver with the 7th Special internet blog “Birding in Babylon”, Troops Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade. which captured a huge following Clean up was the initial phase. and has since been published in The trash was removed from the building and a tree stump had to book form. During a recent visit be removed. Next, the stairs leading to the roof were deemed unsafe I was able to bird the laundry pond and had to be rebuilt. featured in many of the “Babylon” The next hurdle in the renovation of God’s Grounds Coffee Spur-winged plover Black-winged stilts stories. I was not disappointed! Al- House was acquiring the necessary tools and supplies in order to though this large man-made pond ful among the birds present was complete the task. has little vegetation, it’s size and the Common kingfisher, its neon Donations of wood, paint, coffee, chairs, and a number of other location near the Tigris River make blue back flashing in the sun. Also things combined with good old fashioned elbow grease to finally it a good spot for a number of mi- present were a number of shore- make the vision a reality. grating shorebirds and ducks, and birds, notoriously hard to identify “A lot of generous people in the ‘States’ sent things to God’s home to several local birds as well. in the fall, some terns, and the easy Grounds. There were simply so many that it would be far too hard On my first visit, I estimated well to identify Spur-winged plover. to name them all,” said Saxton. “There was simply an extraordinary over 300 ducks and grebes, with Some exciting waders were also amount of support, including: the commands from the company over half being the latter. Most of around—a Squacco heron, several through the brigade. There has also been extensive support from the grebes were Little grebes, but Black-winged stilts, and both Little garrison and others. It’s really been a team effort for everyone on I thought I saw a few Slavonian and Great egrets. The birds present the COB. You just can’t quantify how much time and effort our guys grebes in the mix. For ducks, I was changed daily, as many were using have put in.” able to pick out two types the first this pond as a rest stop during their “Knowing how much work and effort that other 7th Sustainment Common kingfisher night, the Ferruginousduck and the fall migration south. Shorebirds Brigade Soldiers put into creating God’s Grounds made it a reward- Marbled teal. Over the next two are often migrating by August, but across the region. I look forward ing experience being able to take part in its grand opening,” said days I added Garganey and Mal- some of the others are a little early to visiting JBB again to see what Spc. Zachary A. Meier, a server at God’s Grounds and truck driver lard to the duck list. Most color- this year, which has been observed the rest of the post has to offer! with the 7th Special Troops Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade. PAGE 8 Expeditionary Times September 17, 2008

Engineers train Iraqi Soldiers to build bridges

Story and photos by Spc. Michael Behlin Expeditionary Times staff

CAMP TAJI, Iraq – Getting Iraq to the point of being able to sustain itself in all operations is an important factor in today’s war on terrorism. With the country being able to govern, defend, and sustain itself, the U.S. military presence has the possibility of being re- duced. Guiding the Iraqi military to the point of sustaining itself means getting it trained to handle the tasks and requirements expected of them. Whether it be combat operations, engineering, or transportation, having an Iraqi military knowledgeable in these areas is critical. The Soldiers of the 74th Multi Role Bridging Company, 20th Engineer Brigade, of Fort Hood, Texas, are training Iraqi Army engineers in the finer points of bridge building. The 74th MRBC, based at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, is well on its way to training an efficient Iraq combat engineer unit capable of handling bridge operations on its own. Members of the 74th Multi Role Bridging Company work to train Iraqi Army combat engineers how to build temporary “Our goal here is to go through sort of a crawl process to bridges at Camp Taji, Iraq. The training is important to the IA as Coalition Forces continue to transfer control back to get familiar with the bridges and be able to build one on their them. own,” said 1st Lt. Benjamin Johnston, 74th MRBC 2nd Pla- toon leader and Dayton, Tenn., native. “The end goal is to “This training is important to the Iraqi engineers because try’s infrastructure and future. Having safe transportation have the Iraqi engineers able to stand up a bridge company on they learn to operate in this capacity on their own,” said Staff methods would allow civilians, troops, and supply convoys to their own and our goal here is to start the initial training.” Sgt. Jorge Acevedo, 74th MRBC section sergeant and El Paso, travel throughout the country more effectively. To complete this task, the 74th MRBC members, through Texas, native. “With the Iraqi engineers being knowledgeable This training is all a part of what’s to come for the country a translator, taught the Iraqi engineers the basics on how to about bridge building, they rely less on Coalition Forces.” of Iraq as Coalition Forces continue to transfer control. build different types of military bridges. The engineers went Johnston agreed with Acevedo that the training and the end “Obviously, our long-term goal is not to be here forever, through days of classroom instruction and hands-on training result is important to the Iraqi Army. but this gives the Iraqis some ownership of their bridges and teaching the basics on how to construct a temporary bridge. “Any military needs bridging assets and the capability to makes them more proactive in traffic control in making sure More instruction was planned during the trip, but with Rama- bridge,” he said. “Also, as we start transitioning more con- the bridges aren’t damaged,” said Johnston. “As we transition dan beginning and as respect to the Iraqi engineers, training trol over to the Iraqis, there are a lot of temporary bridges in to giving them more control of their own country, it allows came to an end. country that would need routine maintenance and having the them to have the internal assets to do what they need to do, Even though the training ended early, the engineers saw military trained would be a bonus to the country being able to and where they need to do it. It’s important for them to be this training opportunity as a sign of what’s to come in the sustain.” able to make those decisions in the future as opposed to the future. The training, while short, was beneficial to both the coun- U.S. military.”

Spc. Roberto Giron of the 74th Multi Role Bridging Company works to teach an Iraqi Combat Engineer how to properly set bridge panels during the unit’s training session held at Camp Taji. The training of the IA Combat Engineer is just another step in helping the country sustain itself in the future. September 17, 2008 Expeditionary Times PAGE 9

Engineers train Iraqi Soldiers to build bridges

VOTING, from Page 1 arrived. “AMPS is visible at higher levels, they start the process, the sooner it’s done, such as human resource company, brigade, Voting steps but it starts with the individual and their de- sustainment commands and POD for track- Complete the registration/absentee sire to vote,” said Hess. ing purposes,” said Ma. ballot request form and send it to Some reports have stated that register- If ballots are not moved in a specified pe- your election official. ing to vote or requesting a ballot is a long riod of time, a notice is sent to the ESC. and difficult process. Others in the military, “Positive actions at the ESC level are tak- however, feel the process is simple. en for delays over 72 hours,” said Ma. With Election official approves your registration/request and mails “I would tell them to follow me and I the 3d ESC accountable for all mail coming your ballot. would help them out because it’s too easy; into and leaving Iraq, they are being proac- it’s just too easy,” said Pfc. Angelina Perry, tive in the movement of all mail - especially a member of the 70th Regional Readiness ballots. Command headquartered at Fort Lawton, “The 3d ESC is responsible for the Seattle, Wash., and attached to the 3d ESC. mail distribution system here in Iraq,” said Ballad arrives in theater “Filling out my voter registration card is Provancha. “We are tracking registrations at Balad something I want to do and it’s very impor- and ballots from the remote APO stations all tant since this is my first time to get involved the way back to JFK Airport for distribution with history … I want to be a part of it.” back to the United States.” The journey for a ballot is a long one Waiting until the last minute means bal- – more than 7,000 miles from Iraq – but lots could be delayed due to weather or air- Ballots distributed across the military’s system has several reliable craft problems and, ultimately, not counted. theater by most expeditious procedures to keep it on track down to the “All deployed personnel need to under- means possible. actual box they are placed in at each Army stand their ballot must be postmarked by Post Office and daily reports of the progress Nov. 4,” said Provancha. “So … Soldiers are submitted to the commanding general of out on the remote sites need to understand the 3d ESC to ensure the process stays on the timing is very important for the APO to Complete the absentee ballot track. get their registration back to their county of and drop in into the nearest “Ballots are separated from regular mail record.” U.S. Mailbox. and placed in a specially marked ballot “We should encourage each person to ex- box,” said 1st Lt. Calvin Ma, postal opera- ercise their right to vote,” said Hess. “Vot- tions officer for the 3d ESC. “Ballots are ing is one of our most important rights al- then counted, certified by military and con- lowed us in the Constitution.” tractor voting representatives and the count The right to vote has long been one of Ballot returns by mail to Balad and is moved back to the United is placed outside and inside of each box with the main foundations of the United States States through John F. Kennedy a notice sent to the Postal Operations Direc- of America. From the Revolutionary War to airport in New York. torate, or POD, and the Automated Military Operation Iraqi Freedom, American Service- Postal System, AMPS, for complete tracking members have fought and died all over the to (John F. Kennedy Airport) where it leaves world to keep us free and give us that right. our jurisdiction,” said Ma. “We are defending the right to vote and After the box is packed and marked with defending our constitution. It’s kind of Your vote is counted special tape, it is placed inside a transpor- counterproductive not to exercise the thing tation container last so it will be the first you are here protecting,” said Provancha. item removed at the next destination. The “By exercising our right to vote we are play- box is scanned upon arrival at each station ing our part in deciding our own future in with a message sent to all reporting agen- the armed forces as well, regardless of our cies informing them where and when it has political affiliation.

Matt Roloff, Star of “Little People, Big World” visit service members at COB Adder

Photo by Pfc. C. Evann Harbison Matt Roloff speaks to Servicemembers about “Behind the Scenes” events with his family and the history behind some of the crazy antics that have been displayed on his show, “Little Peo- ple, Big World.” Roloff held a question and answer segment where servicemembers could get up and ask about certain episodes and questions pertaining to Dwarfism and related medical conditions. September 17, 2008 Expeditionary Times PAGE 11

76th Infantry Brigade New Army Level Safety award available Combat Team Soldiers The Army Industrial Operations Safety Award is the most recent addition to the Army’s Safety Awards Program. The Army’s goal earn U.S. Citizenship is to increase award submission through a concerted effort to posi- tively reinforce safe practices and records. Timely, accurate and public recognition of deserving units and individuals reinforces ac- in Iraq during mass cident prevention efforts, increases safety awareness and enhances a positive safety culture. The submission criteria for the Industrial Operations Safety ceremony Award are as follows: (1) Recipients: Organizations below Army Headquarters level. (2) Eligibility requirements: The organization as selected by its higher levels of command with the most effective overall industrial safety program. Army Headquarters may select one nominee from Division, Depot, Garrison, down to company, shop and/or section level. Army Headquarters are to develop policies and procedures that foster the competitive and progressive nature of this award, which is akin to an “Army Exceptional Organization Award” or Photo by Sgt. Aaron Strader “Army Headquarters Safety Award” competition. The timeframe More than 190 Soldiers from bases all throughout Iraq join together as they prepare for the Multi-Na- for the award is based on a fiscal year. Demonstrations of merit tional Corp-Iraq naturalization ceremony at Al Faw Palace on Camp Victory Sept. 1. The 76th Infan- may be made using both subjective and objective criteria. Criteria try Brigade Combat Team proudly sponsored six Soldiers during this event; a truly historic time for that may be used to support the nomination include, but are not each. limited to: by Capt. Lisa Kopczynski (a) Safety Policy. Expeditionary Times staff Spc. Joe Harris, 28, Southgate, most people take for granted. The (b) Pre-operational planning. Mich., and originally from Iraq, is most important one that I feel is to (c) Standing Operating Procedures/Job Hazard Analyses. BAGHDAD – Six 76th Infantry a linguist and an operations assis- be able to vote and have my voice (d) Accident prevention plan. Brigade Combat Team Soldiers tant with Headquarters, 113th Bri- heard. It’s a blessing, really!” (e) Emergency response plan. were among more gade Support Battalion stationed at Spc. Luis G. Rocha, 28, India- (f) Training, licensing, qualifications. than 190 Soldiers Forward Operating Base Q-West. napolis, Ind., and originally from (g) Personal protective equipment. during a mass “Just as of yesterday I was a Nicaragua, is gunner with Com- (h) Ergonomics. naturalization different nationality, but today I pany C, Task Force 1-151st Infan- (i) Machine safeguarding. c e r e m o n y became a United States citizen,” try Battalion stationed at Forward (j) Confined Space. at Al Faw Harris said. “There are a lot of op- Operating Base Q-West. (k) Lockout/tagout. P a l a c e portunities out there that has been “I am grateful to be recognized (l) Worker compensation costs. at Camp opened already and hopefully, I overseas and I can’t say enough (m) Injury/Accident Frequency Rates (exhibit time frame). V i c t o r y , can get registered soon to vote.” just how good I feel; it’s a good (n) Strategies, controls, or policies that have contributed to mis- Iraq Sept. 1. Spc. Mohamed Elhilali, 37, feeling,” Rocha said. “I’m glad sion and operational success, such as Lean Six Sigma and the Vol- Army Lt. Gen. Lloyd J. Aus- Bristol, Ind., and originally from to represent my company, Charlie, untary Protection Program. Include circumstances, hazards, move- tin III, Multi-National Corps-Iraq Morocco, is a human resources as- 1-151 and for the state of Indiana ments, etc., evidence and potential for Army wide applicability. commander, and also for my (o) Proactive measures taken to enhance risk management imple- lead the cere- friends and fam- mentation, such as evidence of a close working relationship among mony as Lori ily back home. the Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Offices. Pietropaoli, “Just as of yesterday I was a differ- One of the main (p) Description of safety processes, to include incentive pro- deputy dis- things I want to grams, inspection visits, training events, etc. trict director ent nationality, but today I became a do is visit my (q) Description of total command involvement and support of of the U.S. United States citizen.” family back in safety program. Citizenship Spc. Joe Harris Nicaragua be- and Immigra- 113th Brigade Support Battalion cause I can travel tion Services, with a U.S. pass- p r e s e n t e d port. I feel very each Soldier with a certificate of sistant with 1638th Transportation privileged.” naturalization. Company, Task Force 1-293rd In- Spc. Arianne Jimenez, 24, In- These Soldiers expressed their fantry Battalion stationed at Joint dianapolis, Ind., and originally excitement just to be able to call Base Balad. from the Dominican Republic is each other American citizens and “Before I joined, I made a de- a human resources assistant with to do this all while serving their cision because I think and believe Headquarters, 76th Special Troops country overseas was a tremen- that we are doing something good Battalion stationed at Forward Op- dous honor. and we’re trying to establish free- erating Base Q-West. Sgt. Rida Sihabmansour, 26, dom and democracy for a peaceful “I have been waiting for this for San Diego, Cal., and originally world,” Elhilali said. “It is a big a long time and it finally happened; from Morocco, is a linguist with day for me and the happiest day of it’s a big thing for me,” Jimenez Headquarters, 76th IBCT stationed my life.” said. “It is something that not ev- at Joint Base Balad. Spc. Hau Len Thang, 23, Ft. eryone has a chance to do; only a “It’s been a dream since I was Wayne, Ind., and originally from certain percent of people can say a kid; being a Soldier and becom- Myranmar, is a driver and gunner they received their citizenship in ing a U.S. citizen is amazing and with 1638th Transportation Com- Iraq.” something I will remember for the pany, Task Force 1-293rd Infantry The 76th IBCT is well into its rest of my life,” Sihabmansour said. Battalion stationed at Joint Base historic deployment, which is the “This is going to open the door to Balad. largest for the Indiana National a lot of opportunities for me. For “I joined the military to be in Guard since World War II. This instance, last year I wanted to join the finest military in the world and ceremony marks one of many the police department. You can’t to have the experiences of facing historic moments captured for its do it if you are not a citizen so defi- different challenges,” Thang said. units members and one that these nitely I’m going to consider that “Being a United States citizen Soldiers will remember for the rest when I get back.” comes with a lot of benefits that of their lives. PAGE 12 Expeditionary Times September 17, 2008 Balad airlifters complete 25,000th combat sortie by Staff Sgt. Don Branum 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing

JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq -- The 777th Expeditionary Air- lift Squadron here marked a unit milestone Sept. 3 by completing its 25,000th combat sortie since beginning operations at Joint Base Balad in Balad, Iraq, in 2006. The 777th EAS’ Airmen and their fleet of C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft have carried approximately 210,000 passengers and more than 98 million pounds of cargo in 31 months, eliminating the need for more than 11,000 convoy vehicles to traverse roads still fraught with improvised explosive devices and other dan- gers. “Getting convoys off the road is our job,” said Capt. Fray Doyle, co-pilot for the historic mission. “That’s why we’re here – to reduce the convoy traffic and get buses and trucks off the Photos by Tech Sgt. Erik Gudmundson road.” needed. I feel like part of the Top: Airman 1st Class Del- A one-week snapshot of 777th larger mission.” mar Karnes, a loadmaster EAS operations captures the There’s no such thing as fly- with the 777th Expeditionary squadron’s pivotal role in ensuring first-class on a C-130. The Airlift Squadron, observes the startup of a C-130 Hercules’ ing Iraqi and Coalition Forces engines are loud – even with engines here in the early morn- have the equipment and person- hearing protection – and the in- ing of Sept. 3. Karnes, who is nel they need. From Aug. 22 to terior of the plane can become as deployed from Little Rock Air 28, the squadron flew 182 sor- much as 20 degrees warmer than Force Base, Ark., was part of ties, carrying more than 2,000 the outside temperature when the aircrew that flew the 777th EAS 25,000th combat sortie passengers and 301 tons of cargo. the aircraft is parked. Flying as since beginning operations at Using the ratio of 40 passengers a passenger can take some get- Joint Base Balad in February to a bus and 8 tons of cargo to ting used to because passengers 2006. a truck, the 777th EAS kept 51 sit facing the sides of the plane Left: Airman 1st Class Delmar buses and 38 trucks off the roads rather than the front. The pres- Karnes, a loadmaster with the 777th Expeditionary Airlift that week. ence of anti-Iraqi forces on the Squadron, secures the tow bar One passenger, Army Master ground means pilots must always of a portable generator in the Sgt. C.J. Weasner, said she ap- be ready to execute defensive cargo hold of a C-130 Hercu- preciated the Air Force’s efforts. maneuvers. Despite the discom- les Sept. 3. Karnes, who is “This being the 25,000th fort, flying in Iraq is statistically deployed from Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., was part of combat mission without incident the safest way to travel. the aircrew that flew the 777th is a testament to the dedication, “It’s still an active environ- EAS 25,000th combat sortie training and equipment superior- ment, threat-wise,” Doyle said, since beginning operations at ity that the Armed Forces bring “but we’ll get the personnel and Joint Base Balad in February to the fight,” said Weasner, a Na- cargo to their destinations safely, 2006. tional Guard Soldier deployed and we’ll do it as quickly and ef- from the 371st Sustainment Bri- ficiently as possible.” gade in Kettering, Ohio, and a The 777th EAS aircrews can native of nearby Columbus. move cargo to almost any loca- The sortie was routine in most tion in the country. ways: ferry cargo and passengers “We’re pretty much the go-to between Baghdad International folks,” said Doyle, a native of Airport and Al Asad Air Base Union City, Tenn. “Whenever in Anbar Province. The cargo something needs to be moved comprised 32 tons of portable within Iraq, we carry it. We go generators, a fuel container and to the places no one else can go other equipment destined for Al – we’ll go to al-Sulaymaniyah; Asad. Managing both the cargo we’ll go to (Contingency Oper- and passengers were the flight’s ating Base) Q-West; we’ll go to loadmasters, Airman 1st Class Tal Afar; we’ll go to Ali. If we Delmar Karnes and Tech. Sgt. can land there, we’ll go there.” Ray Sallard. The 777th EAS is the only “It feels pretty good to be Air Force mobility unit within IIIs) that come in and out of cord.” Cheyenne, Wyo. – all the time part of something like this,” said Iraq, said Capt. Sara Kershaw, Southwest Asia and Ramstein Reaching 25,000 combat sor- they’ve put in,” he said. “We Sallard, who is deployed from the mission’s pilot. Other units’ Air Base, Germany,” Doyle said, ties shows a commitment from know what our mission is, and Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., missions primarily involve car- “but when the Air Mobility Di- many people toward a common we do it every day – we don’t along with the rest of the aircrew. rying cargo into Iraq via Balad vision needs to get something purpose, Doyle said. take days off; we don’t get holi- “We’re getting beans and bullets or Baghdad International. moved from one place in Iraq “It’s not just us specifically, days; there’re no down days. where they need to be (and) get- “Sure, we have the C-5 (Gal- to another, they call the Triple 7 but everybody back home and We go out there and we knock it ting generators where they’re axys) and C-17 (Globemaster because they know our track re- Air National Guard units out of out.” September 17, 2008 Expeditionary Times PAGE 13 News around Iraq Shulla improve essential More than 1,000 displaced services, quality of life citizens return to Diyala BAGHDAD – The Government of Iraq has begun sponsor- ing multiple projects in the northwestern Baghdad DIYALA, Iraq – More than 1,000 displaced Diyala neighborhood of Shulla to improve essential ser- citizens have returned to their homes after vices and quality of life. being forced out by sectarian conflicts and One of the most prominent projects is a sewage intimidation. line repair project and market revitalization taking place within According to current Coalition Force re- Shulla. ports, more than 1,000 families have returned to their They are currently excavating a trench on a road to make a homes in Diyala Province since July 2008. These series of repairs on the sewage pipe. They are also giving the figures include more than 180 families who re- market along the road a “facelift.” turned to their homes in the Al Abarra Dis- The sewage and market project will not only make Shulla trict, more than 100 families in the Qualis more appealing to live in and to visit, but it will also improve area, more than 40 families in the Ameriyah the essential services as well. area, approximately 50 families in the Abu The government worked with the Beladiyah to ensure all the Tamur area, more than 300 families in West people affected by this construction were aware of the situation Baqubah and nearly 300 families in Bezul. prior to initiating the project. “The return of displaced persons is a visible sign The citizens of Shulla were told by the Beladiyah that of progress in Diyala Province and clearly indicates have the construction would be unsightly and slow moving in the improvements in the security situation and increased been pos- early stages, however, it would bring great dividends upon confidence in the provincial government are giving sible without, completion. people the welcomed chance to return to their homes,” “the efforts of Hamil Hadi and Fallah Abd’ Fahal are happy to see said Maj. Jon Pendell, spokesperson for the 2nd Stryker your Iraqi Security a self-sufficient government providing services for the Cavalry Regiment. Forces and all of you— people. Hadi knows it is a step in the right direction. the people of Riyadh.” He Fahal agrees that the construction is testing every- Civil Service Corps opens wished them success with their one’s patience, but he is optimistic that the outcome is worth schooling. “You will never forget the destruction the initial frustration. job opportunities in Iraq that your enemies caused to your lives, and you The new market will boost the population economically, will always remember your contributions to the said Basim Muhammad ‘Idan, a local vendor in Shulla. Basim RIYADH, Iraq – In the ongoing Iraq-wide effort to rebirth of your communities,” he said. shares the same view as other locals that it is a relief to finally transition Sons of Iraq members and pro- see progress stemming from the GoI that will create immediate vide jobs to Iraqi citizens, local govern- returns for all of Shulla’s residents. ment and tribal leaders in Riyadh, along Computer camp proves with Soldiers of Company D, 1st Battalion, successful in Ghazaliyah Logistics symposium brings 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony announcing the establish- BAGHDAD – Seventy-six Iraqi children attended a all players to table ment of the Riyadh Civil Service Corps Sept. 9. computer camp held July 6-Aug. 26 in the The Riyadh Civil Service Corps is a 12-month northwest Baghdad community of Ghazali- BAGHDAD – More than 170 senior logisticians and Iraqi program that will initially be funded by Coalition yah. advisors from across Iraq gathered Sept. 4 and 5 at Forces to provide paid vocational classroom instruc- The camp was an initiative to keep chil- Hope Chapel to discuss the best practices, policies tion and on-the-job training to its students beginning dren learning during the summer break and put to and the way ahead during Multi-National Corps with 250 former Riyadh SoI. It is patterned after the good use the one thing the Dar Al Hekma Primary – Iraq’s second quarterly logistics symposium. 1930s U.S. Civilian Conservation Corps that provid- School has that other schools in the area do not. Military Transition Team commanders and advisors from ed jobs to combat unemployment during the Great The students learned basic computer skills, such the battalion, division and brigade levels, and G4s from each Depression, putting U.S. citizens back to work as- as creating documents, using word processors and division and Multi-National Force – West, briefed on the sisting with infrastructure needs in their respective inserting photos into documents, said Haifa, the Iraqi partnership, training, maintenance and issues occurring communities. schools headmistress. in their areas of operation. The Riyadh General Construction project is the “This program gets the children focused on learn- “We gathered everybody from across theater to check first of two programs the Riyadh Civil Service Corps ing, and they have a great time doing it,” said Capt. the progress of our logistics partnership initiative,” said Col. will provide, focusing on the infrastructure needs of Thomas Melton, commander, Troop A, 1st Squadron, Ronald Pulignani, G4 advisor, Military Transition Team, communities in the sub-district of Riyadh, located in 75th Cavalry Regiment “Along with the program, Iraqi Ground Forces Command. “All the MNDs provided an the southern portion of the Hawijah district. It will they were given a meal during the day, which helps update on their logistics partnership programs.” provide training geared toward general construc- out the families a lot too.” Brig. Gen. Keith Walker, commanding general, Iraqi As- tion-related skills and will include electrical, plumb- When the Dar Al Hekma School reopened in May, sistance Group, hosted the conference and provided Iraqi lo- ing and carpentry, according to Capt. Jon Anderson, it was the first of its kind in Ghazaliyah, Melton said. gistics partnership updates for MNC-I. Maj. Gen. Timothy commander, Company D, 1st Battalion, 87th Inf. Since then, Haifa has done quite a lot of work here. McHale, CJ1/4/8, Multi-National Force – Iraq and the senior Regt. “To start back operating a school and to be able to logistician in country, gave updates on his role in the overall The second program is the Riyadh Road Construc- jump to something like this is quite an accomplish- partnership. tion project, which will equip students with road- ment,” Melton said. The symposium laid the groundwork for an Iraqi Army paving skills. These students will later be utilized as In addition to the computer camp, the school plans staff exercise occurring in October to examine and improve “much-needed road crews, repairing heavily traveled on expanding its extracurricular programs. IA logistics systems, during which the IA will look at its sys- roads throughout the sub-district,” said Anderson. “In the future, we are planning on having a sew- tems from the strategic and tactical levels. “Now that our security forces have regained the ing and flower arranging class for the girls,” said Some of the Iraqi army’s systems observed included its security in our neighborhoods, we are able to con- Haifa. “It will be held after class or on the weekends repair parts system, reporting systems, standards to evaluate centrate on our people and the needs of our villag- so it does not interfere with school work.” logistics systems, national requirements needed to maintain es,” Riyadh Mayor Mohammad Ahmad Hussein said “We hope to keep this an annual event,” said Capt. its army, how to develop mobile training teams for its divi- during the ceremony. “With our own hands we will Joseph Sincere, 1st Sqdn., 75th Cav. Regt., add- sions and how to incorporate logistics into its warfighter ex- rebuild our communities—our future—and we are ing that with twelve other schools being renovated ercises. very grateful to the Coalition Force for their friend- in Ghazaliyah, “We hope to provide computer labs “Overall, it was an outstanding conference,” Pulignani ship and assistance in making this day possible.” for each school to conduct summer computer camps said. “Everyone left better informed and ready to move the Anderson added that the day’s event could not across Ghazaliyah.” logistics partnership initiative forward.” PAGE 14 Expeditionary Times September 17, 2008

Saturday- 9 a.m., 7 p.m. Friday- 8 p.m. WEST RECREATION 6 on 6 volleyball Boxing: 5 on 5 Basketball: CENTER tourney: JB BALAD ACTIVITIES Sunday- 4 p.m. Saturday- 8 p.m. Green Bean Karaoke: Friday- 7 p.m. Tue., Thu.,- 2 p.m. Sun., Wed., 7:30pm Aerobics: INDOOR POOL Mon., Wed., Fri.- 9-ball tourney: Boot Camp: H6 RECREATION 9-ball tourney: Monday, Wednesday, Swim Lessons: 9-10 p.m. Wednesday- 8 p.m. Sunday- 8:45 a.m CENTER Monday- 8 p.m. Friday- 7 p.m. Mon., Wed.,- 6 p.m. MMA Training: Dungeons & Dragons: Tue.,Thu.,- 7 p.m. Bingo: Ping-pong tourney: Body by Midgett Toning Tue., Thu., Sat.,- Mon., Wed., Fri.- Thursday- 7:30 p.m. Power Abs: Sunday- 8 p.m. Tuesday- 8 p.m. Class: 6:30 p.m. 10-11 p.m. Poetry Night: Mon., Tue., Thu., - 8 p.m. Texas Hold’em: Foosball tourney: Tue., Thu., - 7 p.m. AquaTraining: Abs-Aerobics: Thursday-8 p.m. Friday- 9 p.m. Mon., Fri.,- 2 p.m., Tuesday- 8 p.m. Dodge ball Game: Tue.,Thu.,- 7:30 p.m., Tue., Thu., 6-7 a.m., 6-ball tourney: CC Cross Fit: 8:30 p.m. Jam Session: Tuesday- 7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 5\-6 p.m Thursday- 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday- 8-ball tourney: Tuesday- 7:30 p.m Furman’s Martial Arts: Edge Weapons & Stick Caribbean Night: 10:30 p.m Tuesday- 2 a.m., 8-ball tourney: Mon., Wed., Sun.,- 1 p.m. EAST FITNESS Fighting Combative Friday- 8 p.m. Cross Fit: 8:30 p.m. Wednesday- 8 p.m Gaston’s Self-Defense CENTER Training: Chess & Dominoes Mon., Wed., Fri.,- 5:45 Ping-pong tourney: Guitar Lessons: Class: Open Court Volleyball: Tue., Thur., Sat.,- Tourney: a.m., 7 a.m., 3 p.m., Tuesday- 8:30 p.m. Thursday- 7:30 p.m Fri., Sat.- 7 p.m. Sunday- 6 p.m. 8-10 p.m. Friday- 8 p.m. 6 p.m. Spades: Game tourney: Open court basketball: Aerobics: Salsa Class: Tue., Thu.,- 7 a.m., Wednesday- 2 a.m., Thursday- 1 p.m, 8 p.m. Thursday- 7 p.m. Mon., Wed., Fri.- EAST RECREATION Saturday- 8:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Enlisted Poker: Open court soccer: 5:30-6:30 a.m. CENTER Poker: Sunday- 5:45 a.m., Salsa: Friday- 1 p.m., 8 p.m. Mon., Wed., - 7 p.m. Yoga Class: 4-ball tourney: Saturday- 7:30 p.m. 7 a.m., 3 p.m. Wednesday- 8:30 p.m. Officer Poker: Zingano Brazilian Jui Mon., Fri.- 6-7 a.m. Sunday- 8 p.m P90x: 9-ball: Saturday- 1 p.m., 8 p.m. Jitsu: Step Aerobics: 8-ball tourney: H6 FITNESS CENTER Monday- Saturday- 4:30 Thursday- 2 a.m., Squat Competition: Tue., Thu.,- 8:30 p.m. Mon., Wed., Fri.- Monday- 8 p.m Spin: a.m., 4 p.m., 10 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Saturday- 8 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Karaoke: Sunday- 9 a.m. 12 a.m. Karaoke: CIRCUIT GYM Conditioning Training Monday- 8 p.m. Mon., Wed., Fri.,- 2 a.m., Soccer: Thursday- 8:30 p.m. WEST FITNESS Floor hockey: Class: Swing Class: 8 a.m. 2 p.m., 7 p.m., Tue., Thu.,- 8 p.m. Dominos: CENTER Mon., Wed., Fri.,– Mon., Wed., Fri.- 7:15- Tuesday- 8 p.m. 9 p.m. Yoga: Saturday- 8:30 p.m. 3 on 3 basketball 8-10 p.m 8 p.m. Table Tennis: Tue., Thu., -5:45 a.m., Wednesday- 8 p.m. Darts: tourney: Brazilian Jui-Jitsu: Tuesday- 8 p.m. 9 a.m., 8:30 p.m. MCAP Level 1: Saturday- 8:30 p.m. Saturday- 7:30 p.m.

Sustainer Reel Time Theater Movie Times Movies This Week Wednesday, September 17 Stepbrothers Swing Vote 5 p.m. The Happening Talladega Nights: The When the mischievous antics 8 p.m. Babylon A.D. Ballad of Ricky Bobby co- of a precocious 12-year-old girl stars Will Ferrell and John C. result in the outcome of the Thursday, September 18 Reilly re-team with that film’s United States presidential 5 p.m. Babylon A.D. director, Adam McKay, to election hinging on the vote of 8 p.m. X- Files: I want tell the tale of two pampered her apathetic, likable loser of best friends whose single a father, the man who thought to Believe parents fall in love and decide that life had long since passed Friday, September 19 to marry. McKay and Ferrell him by is reluctantly thrust share screenwriting credits, into the national spotlight in 2 p.m. Step Brothers and Judd Apatow and Jimmy this political-themed comedy 5 p.m. Swing Vote Miller produce. starring Kevin Costner. Bud Johnson (Costner) is your 8 p.m. The Incredible Hulk typical American -- a simple man and loving father who never would have thought he had the power to change Saturday, September 20 The Love the world. 2 p.m. You Don’t Mess With The Zohan Guru The Hulk 5 p.m. The Love Guru Maple Leafs star Darren For years, Bruce (Edward Roanoke (Romany Malco) is in Norton) has been living in 8 p.m. Step Brothers trouble. His estranged wife the shadows, pursued by the Sunday, September 21 has recently begun dating military and haunted by the 2 p.m. The Love Guru L.A. Kings star Jacques rage within. But traveling 5 p.m. Swing Vote Grande (Justin Timberlake) the world in secrecy isn’t in a vengeful effort to send easy, and as hard as he tries 8 p.m. Step Brothers her husband’s career into Bruce can’t get Betty Ross Monday, September 22 a tailspin, and when Roanoke starts to falter on (Liv Tyler) off his mind. 5 p.m. Wanted the ice, the whole team starts to suffer. As their The daughter of Bruce’s 8 p.m. Incredible Hulk visions of leading the Maple Leafs to the Stanley nemesis Gen. Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross Cup are quickly going up in flames, team owner (William Hurt), Betty represents everything that Tuesday, September 23 Jane Bullard (Jessica Alba) and Coach Cherkov is beautiful in the world to a man who lives his life 5 p.m. Step Brothers (Verne Troyer) enlist the aid of the world’s on the run. Eventually, Bruce returns to civilization 8 p.m. The Love Guru best-known relationship expert in restoring the and faces the wrath of The Abomination. Created peace between Roanoke and his wife, and getting when KGB agent Emil Blonsky (Tim Roth) exposed Playing Next Week their team back on track to the championships. himself to a higher dose of the same radiation Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 While Pitka ( Mike Myers) methods are decidedly that transformed Bruce into The Hulk, While Lakeview Terrace Tropic Thunder unorthodox, they may be the only means of the Hulk may be a formidable force of nature, ensuring that the Toronto Maple Leafs win the The Abomination is decidedly more powerful, and (Schedule is subject to change) coveted Stanley Cup. determined to destroy Bruce Banner. September 17, 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 3 9 2 6 7 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 9 3 not all; some are still on the books. fill the 9×9 grid so Pennsylvania 5 4 2 8 • A special cleaning ordinance bans housewives from hiding dirt and dust under that each column, a rug in a dwelling. each row, and each 2 9 6 • Fireworks stores may not sell fireworks to Pennsylvania residents. of the nine 3×3 • Ministers are forbidden from performing marriages when either the bride or 3 1 6 groom is drunk. boxes contains the • You may not catch a fish by any body part except the mouth. digits from 1 to 9 1 8 5 Rhode Island • Cap guns are illegal. only one time each. 8 7 4 9 • Impersonating a town sealer, auctioneer, corder of wood, or a fence-viewer is against the law. 6 5 • Professional sports, except ice polo and hockey, must obtain a license to play games on Sunday. 4 8 1 7 5 • Any marriage where either of the parties is an idiot or lunatic is null and void. PVT. MURPHY’S LAW • It is considered an offense to throw pickle juice on a trolley.

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Photo by Spc. Ryan Hohman Top: Cpt. Christopher Layton, a member of the 63rd Expeditionary Signal Battalion, makes a breakaway with the ball during a floor hockey game in the Circuit Gym here Sept. 12. Left: Pfc. Andrew Raus, a member of the 509th Maneuver Augmentation Company, takes off his goalie gear after warming up before a floor hockey game in the Circuit Gym here Sept. 12.

Photo by Spc. Ryan Hohman Sgt. Heith Jones, a member of the 63rd Expeditionary Signal Battalion, tries to get around Pfc. Andrew Raus, a member of the 509th Maneuver Augmentation Com- pany, to score a goal during a floor hockey game in the Circuit Gym here Sept. 12. Photo by Spc. Ryan Hohman

Photo by Spc. Ryan Hohman Photo by Spc. Ryan Hohman Air Force Tech Sgt. Steve Dobbs, a member of 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Group, Master Sgt. Robert Buchholz, a member of the 259th Combat Sustainment Support Battal- tries to score a goal during a floor hockey game in the Circuit Gym here Sept. 12. ion, take a practice slap shot before a floor hockey game in the Circuit Gym here Sept. 12.