3D ESC Makes Voting 'Too Easy'

September 17, 2008 www.dvidshub.net (search phrase: Expeditionary Times) Vol. 1, Issue 13 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. EXPEDITIONARY TIMES 3d ESC Commanding General, Brig. Gen. Mike Lally Contributing Public Affairs Offices Expeditionary Times is authorized for publication by Managing Editor Expeditionary Times NCOIC d the 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) for Maj. Paul Hayes, 3 ESC Staff Sgt. Tim Sander, 215th MPAD 1st Sustainment Brigade [email protected] [email protected] the Joint Base Balad community. The contents of the 16th Sustainment Brigade Expeditionary Times are unofficial and are not to be 215th MPAD Commander Photo Editor 371st Sustainment Brigade considered the official views of, or endorsed by, the Maj.

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