DESERTDESERT VVOICEOICE August 24, 2005 Serving the U.S. and Coalition Forces in Kuwait

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Page 3 Media Relations CFLCC Commanding General Whitcomb offers troops tips on how to Lt. Gen. R. Steven Whitcomb talk to the media and the importance of CFLCC Command telling the Army’s story. Sergeant Major Command Sgt. Maj. Franklin G. Pages 4 Kuwaitis view security Ashe Kuwaiti soldiers tour the Arifjan provost CFLCC Public Affairs Officer marshal facilities and security areas, Col. Michael Phillips learning technology of the U.S. Army. CFLCC Public Affairs Pages 5 Soldier achieves goals Officer, Forward Lt. Col. Debbie Haston-Hilger Sgt. Tony Miltenberger loses 70 pounds during deployment to achieve his goal Commander 11th PAD to get promoted. Inside is the story of Capt. Chevelle Thomas how he got there. NCOIC 11th PAD Staff Sgt. Kerensa Hardy 4 USO tours Kuwait Pages 6&7 Desert Voice Editor The USO “Chairman’s Troop Visit” tour, Sgt. Jonathan M. Stack which featured Air Force Gen. Richard Myers and an entourage of celebrities, Desert Voice Assistant visit troops in Kuwait. Editor Spc. Robert Adams Page 8 Japanese study M.A. Desert Voice Staff Writers Japanese study U.S. Mortuary Affairs Spc. Janine Coogler procedures in case they have a casualty Spc. Debralee P. Crankshaw of war. From the class, the Japanese Spc. Michael R. Noggle plan to formulate their own plan. 11th PAD Broadcasters Spc. Christina Beerman Page 9 10th Mountain set for Iraq Pfc. Jheridiah Anderson 1st BCT, 10th Mountain Division Soldiers train at Udairi Range in preparation for their tour in Iraq. Editor CFLCC PAO/ Page 10 Singing his heart out Desert Voice Camp Arifjan APO AE 09306 6-77 [email protected]

Page 11 Community Events Find us online at www.dvidshub.net Arifjan/Ali Al Salem shuttle schedule, 6 league volleyball, Operation Hardwood, Nate Pearce Show, Bingo Night, Midnight Madness run On the cover Photo by Spc. Robert Adams Back page Hoops for Troops LeeAnn Tweeden takes a picture with a group of airmen from Ali Al Salem Air Base during the USO “Chairman’s 9 Troop Visit” tour.

2 Desert Voice August 24, 2005 Media relations plays part in military Lt. Gen. R.. Steven Whitcomb tions became an important aspect to gaining media it is CFLCC Commanding General and sustaining the support of the American very impor- people. Reporters such as Daniel Pearl and tant to know America was attacked by terrorists Sept. Michael Kelly put their lives on the line and your job #2 11, 2001. In return, President Bush made it made the ultimate sacrifice that Soldiers are Stay in your very clear that the United States would “bring making every day. lane. Talk the terrorists to justice or justice to the terror- The term “media relations” refers to the about what ists” and take any and all actions necessary to building and establishing of relationships you know and rid the world of terrorists globally in order to with different media outlets and each of us those things protect the freedoms of our country. This play an important role. Each of you has a for which you was the start of the Global War on Terrorism, story to tell and quite frankly, the best stories have respon- which would be like no other war. This war are told by our Troops. I offer you a couple sibility. is being fought both on and off the battle- of tips that apply to you as well as me. There Don’t talk field, with and without words. Media rela- are two basic guiding principles you should above your Lt. Gen. Whitcomb tions play a big part, an aspect of the war that remember, when dealing with reporters. rank or position and #3 Always remember we can all affect. First, the public has a right to know what is operational security. For the first time in history troops and happening, what is being done about it and Media relations will continue to be an media were side by side on the battlefield how it affects them. These aspects of media important element in fighting the Global War and it was widely accepted. The reporters relations will benefit American taxpayers, on Terrorism. were provided with a ringside seat — literal- U.S Forces, and Coalition partners as we We must tell our enemy and the rest of the ly a first-hand view from the perspective of fight the war on the media battlefield. world that what we are fighting for is a wor- the servicemember. They were there in Second, the terrorists use the media to get thy cause. Coalition Forces have the Afghanistan and Iraq to tell the story of attention to further their cause and terrorize willpower to take the fight to the enemy, and troops fighting for a cause. There were tele- the public. Putting out the right information U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines in vision and print media embedded with many in a timely fashion counters the enemies’ Iraq, Afghanistan and around the theater units — reporters from major networks, propaganda and aids in our fight in the overwhelmingly see the benefits of Operation including CNN, MSNBC, Fox and CBS. The Global War on Terrorism, which remains a Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. nations of the world and our families, friends very demanding mission for all of the U.S So when you talk to your fellow troops, and coworkers were being fed 24 hours a Armed Forces and our Coalition partners your family and friends and any media ele- day, seven days a week coverage by many around the world. ment, tell them about the different aspects of different sources. A new standard was set. I want you to engage and if you use our our mission. Be an ambassador on behalf of Evolving military policies toward the media Public Affairs Office and advice, your suc- your country and your service. There is no have come to accept the reporter like he or cess is much more likely. But here’s a couple better representative for the U.S military than she was a member of the team. Media rela- of FARs I follow #1 When dealing with you. Tell your story — PATTON’S OWN. Re-up Courtesy photo (Left to right) Sgt. Joseph W. Gallahger and Sgt. Christopher M. Ford, 938 Military Police Detachment, Indiana National Guard, raise their right hands as Lt. Gen. R. Steven Whitcomb, Coalition Forces Land Component Command commander, has them repeat the oath of reen- listment” after him. The two Soldiers reenlisted for six years to receive $15,000 each.

Desert Voice August 24, 2005 3 American forces share knowledge... KNG security officers learn from Arifjan PMO Spc. Michael R. Noggle 11th PAD Kuwaiti National Guard Security Office soldiers visited Camp Arifjan’s Area Support Group-Kuwait provost marshal Aug 14. The soldiers were given a presentation and a tour of the provost marshal facilities and security areas, learning the advancements and technology of the U.S. Army. “We wanted to show the KNG soldiers how things operated,” said Lt. Col. Neal Flatt, 430th Military Police Detachment provost marshal officer. As the KNG soldiers arrived at the gates of Arifjan, they went through an identifica- tion checkpoint and vehicle search. At each point, a security officer explained the process of how cars are cleared and what the guards look for. The PMO hadn’t planned on conducting vehicle searches because they were treating the KNG as VIPs, said Capt. Muhammad

Terrell, Control Kuwait staff officer. Photos by Spc. Michael R. Noggle “There was a change in plans so we made Kuwaiti National Guard security officers, Lt. Col. Ahamd Sulaiman Al-Khanini (left) and Lt. it part of the class and showed them how to Col. Fahad Sulaiman Ali Al-Muheyteeb observe Cpl. Dayanidhi Jena, ASG-Kuwait security do it,” he said. “When you are training officer, scan an ID card through the Defense Biometric Identification System as part of someone, it is easier to have them go through their tour through PMO facilities. it, sort of like a practical exercise, rather than The Kuwaitis asked a lot of questions and Terrell said. “When they see how we are just explaining a situation in the classroom.” the PMO was able to supply them with bene- controlling the camps, they are willing to do Through a translator, the security forces ficial answers, Terrell said. Everyone left the the same.” were able to explain step-by-step what they room with a better understanding of how seri- Terrell added, “If they are securing their do when a vehicle approaches, how to clear ous the American government is about securi- facilities correctly and meeting the same stan- the vehicle and what to do if any problems ty of servicemembers. dards that we adhere to, the better we’re occur. “The briefings going to be. However, if they have a poor Everyone is treated “When they see how we are controlling were a very knowl- defense then we are less secured because it equally when going the camps, they are willing to do the edgeable time for us,” allows the insurgents to gain a stronghold and through the procedures Al-Muheyteeb said. we can’t allow that. If they’re vulnerable for getting clearance Capt. Muhammad Terrell, Control Kuwait staff officer “We were able to use then we are going to be compelled to help on the camps, said and learn some of the them … so if we help them then they’re Kuwaiti Lt. Col. Fahad Sulaiman Ali Al- high-technical systems here that will help us going to be better to help themselves.” Muheyteeb, KNG security officer. The secu- improve our systems.” The possibility of another visit seems rity checks for American and Coalition “I see it being very difficult for anyone to imminent, Terrell said. There is more infor- Forces getting on post were controlled and gain access to these camps,” he said. “They mation to be shared and the KNG leadership heavily guarded. make sure anyone with an identification card are willing to learn it from their American After the car search demonstration, the doesn’t pass it off to a friend or relative, allies. KNG moved into the PMO headquarters and because they go through all these scans and “I really appreciated everyone who coordi- received a briefing from Flatt and his security procedures.” nated and spoke at the briefings,” Al- staff. When the briefings concluded, the KNG Muheyteeb said. “They were so proficient in Flatt explained the force protection struc- toured where ID cards were made and their briefings that we received all the infor- ture and how servicemembers and civilians scanned and then toured the civilian check- mation and details in a short time. We are in-process to gain access to American camps point. thankful for everything they did and it will in Kuwait. “This helps strengthen our relationship,” benefit the KNG as we move forward.”

4 Desert Voice August 24, 2005 Raising the bar… Soldier loses 70 pounds during deployment Spc. Robert Adams Assistant Editor Many Soldiers take the opportunity to improve themselves in some way during year- long deployments, whether it is mentally, physically, financially or spiritually.

One Soldier, Sgt. Tony Miltenberger, did all Photos by Spc. Robert Adams four during his deployment to Kuwait, taking Sgt. Tony Miltenberger performs push-ups the physical aspect to another level. Instead of and sit-ups at the Camp Arifjan Zone 1 just improving his lifestyle, he changed it alto- Fitness Center Aug. 14. During his deploy- gether and is leaving Kuwait 70 pounds lighter ment, he dropped his two-mile time of 20 and a new man. minutes down to 13:59. Miltenberger, a 377th Theater Support sit-ups and 180 kilometers of rowing. Both Command chaplain assistant, deployed to Miltenberger and Barrow completed this feat Kuwait in September 2004, after being called in three months. back out of the Individual Ready Reserve to To lose the weight, Miltenberger not only serve his country again. had to exercise often, but he also had to watch During the time he was out of the Army, what he ate. While still eating three meals a Miltenberger had reached a weight of 270 day, Miltenberger said he had to make sure he pounds, which is far above the Army’s maxi- got his eight fruits and vegetables a day. mum allowable weight for his age group, and While working out as much as they were, decided he was going to use his time over here they couldn’t afford to eat nothing, way.” to his advantage. Miltenberger said. Even though he is about to go home, “When I first got here … we had our first But as the pounds dropped, Miltenberger Miltenberger hasn’t stopped setting goals for run and I fell out,” Miltenberger said. “So I ran into a problem because as he was losing himself. knew I had some work to do.” weight, he was also losing girth in his neck “My goal is to do a 7:30 per mile pace for With the support of his unit, and especially causing him to exceed body-fat standards. 10 miles,” said Miltenberger, who redeploys Master Sgt. John Barrow, his noncommis- Miltenberger didn’t reach his January pro- this month. He also plans on running his first sioned officer in charge, Miltenberger set goals motion goal because of this, but it didn’t slow half-marathon in September. for himself to accomplish during his time over him down. Looking back, Miltenberger said that spiri- here. “So we changed some stuff up … and start- tually this year has been amazing. One of his goals was to be promoted, but in ed to do something extra to keep the drive up,” “The Lord has really brought me a lot with order to do that, he had to meet the Army Miltenberger said. everything that I have been able to accomplish weight and body-fat standards. “We still did our normal workouts, like jog- … and working with chaplains on a daily basis To most, the thought of having to lose a ging and push ups … but we then added other helps me reflect on my own life and grow quarter of your body weight would be insur- activities in there to increase our aerobic work- closer to God,” Miltenberger said. mountable, but Miltenberger, with his unit out,” Barrow added. “When he was going through this … I behind him, took the challenge one workout at Because he continued to lose weight, know there were times that he was discour- a time. Miltenberger reached his promotion goal and aged … but I think that God provided him Miltenberger set short-term weight-loss pinned on sergeant in April. with a lot of patience,” Barrow added. “I goals. He found time to work out once in the In addition to working out on base, the tan- believe that it came from within … and that morning and evening when he wasn’t perform- dem traveled to every road race held during most people wouldn’t want to go through it.” ing his chaplain assistant duties at Camp the year at the various military bases in Miltenberger also decided to reenlist in the- Doha. Kuwait, to include the Ali Al Salem Midnight ater, which he said helps his family out finan- “Our workouts … were pretty planned,” 5-Kilometer road race and the Peachtree 10- cially. He put in his Active Guard and Reserve Barrow said. “If Tony had a goal within Kilometer road race at Camp Arifjan. packet and hopes to get picked up by his home reach, we knew what we needed to do to get “When I first started … I was doing my unit. there over a specific period of time.” two miles in 20 minutes … and now the Also when he gets back, Miltenberger plans “Whether it was five miles in the morning, fastest time I have recorded is 13 minutes 59 to go to school to get his theology degree. two hours of cardio on the bike or rowing seconds,” Miltenberger said. Finally, Miltenberger set a future goal to be machine in the evening … to step aerobics … Miltenberger even organized his own run at a good father, for during his rest and recupera- if the gym offered it, we were doing it,” Doha: the Chaplain’s 5K. tion time with his wife, she got pregnant and is Miltenberger said. “I think he has turned into a good leader,” due in February. The Doha fitness center even had a self- Barrow said. “A good leader knows the way, Miltenberger said, “I accomplished my tracked fitness award for anyone who complet- goes the way and shows the way … and now goals and then some … it’s really just been an ed 270 miles running, 9,000 push-ups, 9,000 he is at the stage where he is showing the amazing year.”

Desert Voice August 24, 2005 5 Spc. Debralee P. Crankshaw (Above) Air Force Gen. Richard Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, signs a Soldier’s shirt during his visit to Camp Arifjan Aug. 16. Myers signed shirts and hats and posed for pictures during the United Service Organization’s “Chairman’s Troop Visit” tour. (Left) LeeAnn Tweeden, model/actress, signs a magazine in which she is showcased for a Spc. Robert Adams servicemember at Ali Al Salem Air Base Aug. 16. Myers, celebrities greet troops in Kuwait Spc. Robert Adams ESPN2’s “Fitness Beach,” being a multiple cials on Comedy Central: “Lounge Lizards” Assistant Editor Venus International Model host, and her and “Pulp Comics.” appearances in numerous magazines and tele- Quinn, probably the most notable tour The United Service Organization’s vision shows. member, was a cast member on “Saturday “Chairman’s Troop Visit” tour traveled This is the seventh USO tour for Tweeden, Night Live,” has starred in numerous movies, through Kuwait Aug. 16 thanking and visiting who was wearing an Air Force flight suit at and stars in the Comedy Central show, troops. Ali Al Salem Air Base and Army desert cam- “Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn.” The tour featured , Air Force Gen. Richard ouflage uniform pants at Camp Arifjan. “They wanted us to forget where we were Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, “For us, we understand the sacrifices you for a moment and they succeeded in doing and an entourage consisting of comedians have made … and we just want to say thank that,” said Air Force Master Sgt. Karen Colin Quinn and Jeffrey Ross, National you,” Tweeden told troops from the stage. Smith. Football League Hall of Fame running back “If we can entertain you for an afternoon, Then, armed with footballs and T-shirts, Gale Sayers, and model/actress LeeAnn then we have done our job.” troops got the chance to receive autographs Tweeden. Tweeden then passed the microphone on and take pictures with the stars. The Kuwait visit began at Ali Al Salem to Sayers, Chicago Bears star running back One Airman stood in line to get Sayer’s Air Base where the tour members first spoke (1965 – 1971), NFL Hall of Fame member signature on a football for his son’s to troops on stage, then shook hands, took and now successful businessman. Christmas present. pictures and signed autographs before flying Sayers stressed to troops the importance of “I’m a huge football fan,” said Air Force by Blackhawk helicopter to do the same at teamwork during his first USO tour appear- Master Sgt. Bobby McCloskey. Camp Arifjan. ance. “Gale Sayers is a stand-up kind of guy … Myers started off the festivities by speak- “You are a team here,” Sayers said. “As and it’s just class that he is taking the time to ing about the tour and the stars and how both good as I was when I played … every time I come over here,” he said. he and the nation are proud of all the troops. ran the ball I had help from my team.” Another Airman patiently waited his turn Speaking about the tour members, Myers After the inspiring speech by Sayers, for a picture with Tweeden. said, “One thing they have in common is that comedians Ross and Quinn, one after the “This is probably the best thing that has they appreciate what you do.” He then added, other kept the crowd laughing and rolling out happened to me in the past couple months,” “All of America cares what you do.” of their seats with their comedic routines. Senior Airman Jesse Parker said. “It puts a Myers then handed the microphone over to Ross is known for the lead roaster role of smile on my face.” Tweeden, mistress of ceremonies for the tour. “Bash” – Music Television’s roast of Carson Mary Jo Myers, Gen. Myers wife, walked Tweeden is most known for her role on Daly – and starred in two solo stand-up spe- around and talked to troops about their per-

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Spc. Robert Adams Gale Sayers, NFL Hall of fame running back, signs a football for a servicemember at Ali Al Salem Air Base. It was Sayer’s first USO tour to visit troops.

Spc. Debralee P. Crankshaw (Above) Colin Quinn tosses shirts to servicemembers during the USO show Aug. 16 at Camp Arfijan. Troops had the opportunity to meet, receive autographs and take pictures with each of the celebrities after they spoke on stage. (Right) Spc. Janine Coogler, 11th Public Affairs Detachment, reaches out to rub Jeffrey Ross’ stomach for good luck. sonal lives back home while they waited in “And to see their spirits … I am happy to see Spc. Debralee P. Crankshaw line to meet the celebrities. the strength that they have.” “I agree with my husband that the best The group, which made two previous stops part about his job is to come and visit troops in Germany and Kosovo, will continue thank- and see the people who are making such sac- ing troops around the world as the tour moves rifices and be inspired by their incredible atti- forward into Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, Japan tudes and their dedication,” Myers said. and then back to the United States.

Desert Voice August 24, 2005 7 BLANK Spc. Taylor Lather, HHC driver, shoots at the paper target with his M-4 rifle as part of the 1st BCT, 10th Mountain Division weapons test fire at Udairi Range Aug. 18.

Spc. Michael R. Noggle 1/10th Mountain set for Iraq Spc. Michael R. Noggle and tasks in the Kuwait desert sun, Cantlon handling the mission. 11th PAD said his Soldiers’ morale remains upbeat. “I think more than anything, every time “We came in using the crawl-walk-run 10th Mountain deploys anywhere, it’s always Soldiers from the 1st Brigade Combat method,” he said. “We hit the ground slowly been very professional,” Carr said. “We’re Team, 10th Mountain Division, finished train- trying to overcome the jetlag and the different going to help the Iraqi nationals establish a ing at Udairi Range Aug. 18 in preparation of environment.” little deeper foothold and do what we need to their deployment to deploy to Iraq. There are always difficulties while adjust- do in order for them to take over.” The BCT spent two weeks getting accli- ing to different surroundings, Carr explained. “Hopefully we can do some good things mated to the weather and weapons as they The interceptor body armor and advanced for the country and our unit,” Walsh said. made final preparations before heading combat helmet will take time getting used to “I’m just looking forward to getting into north. in these heat conditions, but it’s something country, completing the mission and getting “We’ve been concentrating on improving they’ll have to push through. everyone home safe.” individual weapons,” said Capt. Scott The brigade began training for this deploy- “Through all we’ve done, I feel very con- Cantlon, commander of Headquarters and ment shortly after its last fident in my fellow Headquarters Company, 1st BCT, Special deployment to “The Soldiers are well-trained Soldiers and the mission,” Troops Battalion. “We’ve done some close- Afghanistan in support of he added. quarters combat training as well as convoy Operation Enduring and ready to execute ... they’re “The Soldiers are well- live fires.” Freedom in the fall of ready to move on and get down to trained and ready to exe- There have been a lot of training lanes and 2004. They have traveled business.” cute,” Carr said. “They’re all sorts of weapons ranges, said Pfc. Don to the Joint Readiness 1st Sgt. Michael Carr ready to move on and get Walsh, gunner. The training has been very Training Center, Fort down to business.” efficient and beneficial to all the Soldiers. Polk, La., and Camp Blanding, Fla., for a Carr, who has been on multiple deploy- “We’ve been getting the Soldiers out to month of exercises to adjust to warmer tem- ments to Afghanistan, Bosnia and Somalia, the ranges and shooting everything we’ve got peratures as well as training at Fort Drum, said he gives the Soldiers the same advice as often as we can,” said 1st Sgt. Michael N.Y. daily as he gave to others on those deploy- Carr, HHC, 1st BCT, STB first sergeant. “We’ve thrown a lot at them over the past ments. “I’ll run this company out of ammo … if I few months,” Carr said. “Everything and any- “Be smart, use your head, keep your head have to, just so they can feel more confident,” thing you can think of and they reacted to it.” up and body down,” he said. Carr said. “That’s the way I am. Every The training for the Soldiers has been He added, “Know what’s going on around Soldier should be able to fire every weapon complex at times but that’s what this brigade you and have yourself covered at all times. that we have.” expects, Cantlon added. They’re required to Have faith in your buddy and yourself, that’s While the unit has completed its training be disciplined, physically fit and capable of all I tell them.” Desert Voice August 24, 2005 9 Singing his heart out Airman doesn’t let deployment deter his fun Spc. Debralee P. After that night, there was no Marion said, because his fam- Crankshaw stopping him from picking up the ily is musically predisposed, he 11th PAD microphone. enjoys singing with them. “It’s addictive,” Marion said. “I like it, it’s a good time,” he The room is crowded with all “A lot of people look down on it said. “We all try to ‘one-up’ eyes on you. Your hands won’t until they try it. It’s really enjoy- each other.” stop shaking and you think any able.” Marion doesn’t stick to a spe- second you’ll faint. Marion is deployed to Ali Al cific genre and only avoids one. You step up to the micro- Salem Air Base. He said he is at “I stay away from R & B phone, taking a deep breath to Karaoke Night every Thursday because I know better,” said calm your nerves. But, some- there. He even sang at Camp Marion. “I don’t have the voice how, you find your voice. You Arifjan’s Karaoke Night recently, for it. Everything else is pretty hold the microphone in your which he said tested his nerves a open to me.” quaking hands. Your song fills bit. Marion said he doesn’t really the room. As you finish, the “That night I was shaking,” he have a favorite song he performs, room overflows with clapping said. “I didn’t know anybody so I but U2’s “With or Without You” and cheering for you. was really nervous. In Salem I is one that he best sings. He said Although he has been singing know everyone so it’s easier to his mood usually determines karaoke for eight years, this is let go. I met all of my friends what he sings. the way Air Force Staff Sgt. John there through Karaoke.” While Marion likes karaoke in Marion said he feels every time Marion hasn’t always been so Kuwait, he prefers it in the

he takes the microphone for quick to show off his vocal tal- United States. Spc. Debralee P. Crankshaw another song. ents. “It’s a little wilder in the Air Force Staff Sgt. John Marion “It’s like the first time you go “I come from the Partridge States – a little more fun,” he performs a song during down a waterslide,” he said. family,” he said. “Everyone is said. “It’s not a whole lot differ- Karaoke Night at Arifjan Aug. 8. “You’re nervous and scared, but musically inclined – except for ent, but you loosen up more in every second of it. I don’t think it then you get used to it and you me. I was kind of the outcast.” the States.” mattered how well I sang.” want to keep doing it.” Marion’s brother is a profes- Marion said the best memory Marion encourages anyone to Marion began singing at his sional drummer and plays the of karaoke involves being asked go up and try karaoke, even if brother’s karaoke bar. He guitar, keyboard and saxophone. to perform a certain song. you don’t know if you can sing. watched his brother sing “Silent One of his uncles is also a pro- “There was a group of girls “Eventually you’ll see some- Lucidity” by Queensryche and fessional drummer and his other that requested me to sing ‘She one who can’t, so just give it a knew the song. The next week uncle plays the piano. Marion’s Used to Be Mine,’ by Brooks and shot,” he said. “No one is going he tried, just to get comfortable. father sings and plays guitar. Dunn,” Marion said. “They loved to boo you off. It’s all in fun.” ARMY LIFE by Michael Verret

10 Desert Voice August 24, 2005 Community happenings for Aug. 24 through Aug. 31

Arifjan Center, through Sept. 17 Friday Wednesday Pool tournament practice, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Wednesday Operation Hardwood, Zone 1 Fitness Center Saturday Darts tournament, 7 p.m., Zone 1 Community Indoor Volleyball League, Zone 1 Fitness Pool tournament, 6 - 10 p.m. Center Center, through Sept. 17 Tuesday Indoor Volleyball League, Zone 1 Fitness For more information call Smoking cessation class, 10 a.m., chapel Center, though Sept. 17 Education awareness/prevention, 1 p.m., Hip-Hop Night, 7 p.m., Zone 1 Community 430-1205/1302 chapel Center Buehring For more information call Salsa Night, 7 p.m., Zone 1 food court Wednesday Country Night, 7 p.m., Zone 6 stage Walking Club (5 miles), 5 a.m., command 844-1137 Thursday cell flagpole Spearhead/SPOD Indoor Volleyball League, Zone 1 Fitness Aerobics, 5:30 p.m., MWR Tent 1 Center, though Sept. 17 Thursday For information call 825-1302 Country Music Night, 7 p.m., Zone 1 Walking Club (5 miles), 5 a.m., command Victory Community Center cell flagpole Mexican Music Night, 7 p.m., Zone 1 food For information call 823-1033 Tae-Kwon-Do class, 7 p.m., MWR Tent 1 Virginia court Friday R&B/Old-School Night, 7 p.m., Zone 6 stage Walking Club (5 miles), 5 a.m., command Wednesday Friday cell flagpole Spades tournament, 7 p.m., MWR tent Indoor Volleyball League, Zone 1 Fitness Aerobics, 6 p.m., MWR Tent 1 Country Night, 7 p.m., Dusty Room Center, though Sept. 17 Saturday Thursday Arifjan Boxing Team, 7:30 p.m., Zone 6 Tae-Kwon-Do Class, 7 p.m., MWR Tent 1 Darts tournament, 7 p.m., Sports Lounge Fitness Center Sunday Karaoke Night, 7 p.m., Dusty Room Salsa Night, 7 p.m., Zone 1 Community Nate Pearce Show, 7 p.m., MWR stage Friday Center Walking Club (10 miles), 4:30 a.m., com- Spa Day, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Dusty Room R&B/Old-School Night, 7 p.m., Zone 1 food mand cell flagpole Salsa Night, 8 p.m., Dusty Room court Monday Saturday Hip-Hop Night, 7 p.m., Zone 6 stage Walking Club (5 miles), 5 a.m., command Foosball tournament, 7 p.m., MWR tent Saturday cell flagpole R&B, Hip Hop Night, 7 p.m., Dusty Room Nate Pearce Show, 7 p.m., Zone 6 stage Massage Therapy, 9:30 a.m., PSS Tent 3 Sunday End of Summer Jazz Night, 7 p.m., Zone 1 Aerobics, 6 p.m., MWR Tent 1 Volleyball tournament, 5 vs. 5, 6 p.m., Community Center Tuesday Volleyball court Indoor Volleyball League, Zone 1 Fitness Walking Club (5 miles), 5 a.m., command Old-School Jams, 8 p.m., Dusty Room Center, though Sept. 17 cell flagpole Monday Sunday Tae-Kwon-Do class, 7 p.m., MWR Tent 1 8-ball tournament, 7 p.m., Sports Lounge Operation Hardwood, Zone 1 Fitness Center Wednesday Tuesday Indoor Volleyball League, Zone 1 Fitness Walking Club (5 miles), 5 a.m., command Bingo, 7 p.m., Dusty Room Center, though Sept. 17 cell flagpole Rock, Techno Night, 7 p.m., Dusty Room Hip-Hop Night, 7 p.m., Zone 1 food court Aerobics, 5:30 p.m., MWR Tent 1 Wednesday Mexican Music Night, 7 p.m., Zone 1 For more information call Midnight Madness Run, midnight, Dusty Community Center Room Salsa Night, 7 p.m., Zone 6 stage 828-1340 Country Night, 7 p.m., Dusty Room Monday Kuwaiti Naval Base For more information call Operation Hardwood, Zone 1 Fitness Center 832-1045 Karaoke Night, 7 p.m., Zone 1 Community Friday Center Horseshoe tournament Arifjan/Ali Al Salem Shuttle Schedule Indoor Volleyball League, Zone 1 Fitness Saturday Departs Arrives Center, through Sept. 17 Dancing Night, 9 p.m., Kuwaiti Gym 6 a.m. 8:15 a.m. Arifjan Boxing Team, 7:30 p.m., Zone 6 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. For more information call 10:45 a.m. 1 p.m. Fitness Center 1:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Tuesday 839-1063 Navistar 3:45 p.m. 6 p.m. Operation Hardwood, Zone 1 Fitness 6:15 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Center Wednesday 8:45 p.m. 11 p.m. Bingo Night, 7 p.m., Zone 1 Community Pool tournament practice, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. 11:15 p.m. 1:30 a.m. Center Thursday * Buses depart and arrive from both locations Indoor Volleyball League, Zone 1 Fitness Pool tournament practice, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. at these times

Desert Voice August 24, 2005 11 Come meet Operation Hardwood coaches

Jay Bilas Tom Izzo former Duke Michigan State University player, University ESPN analyst head coach Team Victory Team Arifjan

Bobby Cremins Mark Gottfried former Georgia University Tech University of head coach Alabama Team Buerhing head coach Team KNB

The Operation Hardwood coaches will be available for autographs at the Camp Arifjan’s Zone 1 Community Center Sunday, at differ- ent times, from 10 a.m. through 7 p.m. Specific times for the coaches will be posted inside of the community center. Times for Operation Hardwood events are subject to change. Coaches not pictured: Dave Odom, University of South Carolina head coach, Team Navistar; Bobby Lutz, University of North Carolina - Charlotte head coach, Team Virginia; Kelvin Sampson, Oklahoma University head coach, Team Ali Al Salem; Mike Jarvis, former St. John’s University head coach, Team Doha.