Air Force Security Force keeps IZ safe and secure by Capt. Geoff Legler, JASG-C Office of Public Affairs In a combat zone, Many of their duties, Much of this time is spent the local population and such as Baghdad, Iraq, such as traffic law en- conducting presence pa- occasionally play a little all branches of the U.S. forcement and criminal trols, which entails driv- soccer with the neighbor- military are expected to investigation, mirror those ing the streets of the IZ hood children. contribute to the war fight of police officers in the to let both friend and foe The IZ Police saw a and give 100 percent day States. But, other duties know that the police are dramatic upturn in their in and day out. The men like responding to rocket never far away. They workload beginning on and women of the Joint impact sites and arresting also perform foot patrols Easter Sunday when insur- Area Support Group- gent elements in Sadr City Central’s Detachment 4, began firing rockets at the 732nd Expeditionary Se- IZ. The attacks continued curity Forces Squadron, unabated for more than are no different. But what six weeks. After each of is different about these in- the attacks, members of trepid war fighters is their the IZ Police responded role as the police force for to the points of impact to Baghdad’s International assess damage and insure Zone. that there were no casual- The 732nd, locally ties. known as the IZ Police, “Some people think is comprised of nearly we’re nuts, which I guess Photo by Sgt. Shawn Riley, JASG Public Affairs 50 U.S. Air Force Secu- Airman 1st Class Joseph Donahue (left) and Airman 1st Class in some sense we are, but rity Force Airmen. The Brian Baird (right) question a driver at a traffic control point when the C-RAM alarm Airmen, ranging in age in the IZ. goes off we hit a duck and from 18 to nearly 40, are suspected terrorists are in some of the IZ’s apart- cover bunker and once the responsible for the safety not seen as typical police ment complexes. This explosions stop we are and security of more than activities back home. work is very rewarding back in our vehicles and 30,000 people who live Detachment 4’s Airmen for many of the Airmen off again,” said Lt. Col. and work in the five square patrol the IZ 24 hours a as it gives them the op- Paul Cairney, of Colorado kilometer zone. day, seven days a week. portunity to interact with Continued on page 8 In This Issue Coalition members GRD conducts mass T-bird Soldier is JASG-C commemorates assemble wheelchairs casualty exercise nationally ranked fighter Memorial Day Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7

 | JASG-C Duck & Cover Brigadier General Myles L. Deering Just a few weeks ago, mission. Thank you to difference doesn’t require that you we celebrated Memorial all who were involved have high rank, the most prestigious Day here in the IZ. The with the ceremony. It job or receive overwhelming media great magnitude of the was perfect! attention for your actions. Instead, it day seemed even greater As the days, weeks simply requires you to look for op- as we paid tribute to the and months keep rolling portunities around you. This can be sacrifices of our fellow by in Iraq, I want each something as simple as handing out countrymen from right of you to do a personal candy or toys to children or learning here in Baghdad. As inventory of what it is a few more words in Arabic in order we took a break from you have left to do. My to better communicate with the Iraqi our normal duties in the question to you is, “how people. Overall, this may require middle of this country, our service- are you going to leave your indelible more effort on your part, but the re- men and women around us were out mark on this country or its citizens?” sult of your actions will be a positive on patrol in the same places which Each of you has an awesome respon- lasting impact on the people you have have taken so many American lives sibility and that responsibility comes influenced and a sense of personal ac- over the past 5 years. It seemed fit- with an important benefit. That complishment. ting that as we paused for those few benefit is the ability to accomplish Thanks for all of your efforts to the minutes to remember our country’s something that will have a lasting JASG, and continue to stay focused fallen comrades the helicopters con- impact on those you choose to influ- on the mission at hand. Always For- tinued to fly overhead. It was a re- ence through your work or through ward! minder that though it is important to your life. honor the memories of our country’s Regardless of your rank or job “ALWAYS FORWARD” Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Ma- here, you have the ability to accom- BG Myles L. Deering rines, we must continue on with our plish great things. Making a positive

Command Sergeant Major Dean Bridges Here we are one more I would just like to en- an extremely diverse culture, do not month into our mis- courage you to keep up forget the power of networking and sion. I would first like the fight, stay hydrated relationships. to thank all of you for and stay positive. Again, it is only going to get hotter the outstanding job you You are getting better and more uncomfortable. Therefore, did last month. A Com- all the time, as you learn before you begin to take your frustra- mand Sergeant Major your jobs and incorpo- tions out on your fellow warriors or couldn’t ask for a better rate your own personal other coalition allies remember that group of warriors. ideas and ingenuity. I you may need them in your fox hole Now, I know sum- am confident that we someday. mer has come into full are going to leave Iraq a swing, and it’s only going to get more better place than we found it. Also, “ALWAYS FORWARD” and more uncomfortable. Therefore, since you are living and working in CSM J. Dean Bridges

 | JASG-C Duck & Cover Chaplain (Colonel) Jack Byas How important are the things we water. The girl thought he looked her. Finally, she was better and was do for other people? We may think, hungry and so when he asked for a able to go home. As she dressed to what we do is so small and unim- glass of water, she came back with a go home she worried about the bill. portant. Truth is, we glass of milk. How was she going to be able to pay may never fully know He drank the milk for the doctors and the hospital? how much of an impact slowly and when fin- The doctor who had taken an in- we have on the lives of ished he thanked her and terest in her case asked that the bill people. left. His faith in God and come to him before she received There is a story of a man was made stronger it. When she received the bill she young salesman who by this kindness. Years opened it slowly. To her surprise she was down on his luck. passed and the young found the words “paid in full with a He had no money left woman became criti- glass of milk.” The young man she and was about to give cally ill. had given the milk to had become a up. He was so hungry, he thought The disease baffled the local doc- great doctor. She had forgotten him at the next house he would ask for tors. She was sent to the city to see but he had never forgotten her and a meal. He rang the doorbell and a some specialist. One of the doctors her kindness. beautiful young girl answered the heard her name mentioned and took We may forget what we do for door. The salesman was so shy that a personal interest in the case. He people but they will never forget an he could only ask for a drink of did everything that he could to help act of kindness that we do for them.

Worship and Bible study times and locations

Protestant Worship Sunday Schedule 1200 Tuesday Episcopal/Lutheran/Anglican 2015 Sunday Topical Bible Study 1030 1400 @ Embassy Annex Chapel General Christian Worship Latter Day Saints Wednesday 1815 2000 2000 Contemporary Spanish Latter Day Saints Bible Study Protestant Worship @ Chapel Annex @Embassy RM# S-111 Ecumenical Worship 2000 Thursday Schedule Church of Christ 1900 @ Embassy RM# S-214B Men’s Fellowship Friday @ Embassy RM# M-109 1830 Bible Study Opportunities Jewish Shabbat Friday Monday 1730 Saturday 1930 Topical Bible Study 1000 Women’s Bible Study @ @ Embassy RM# M-109 Orthodox Worship Service Embassy Annex RM# S-214B

 | JASG-C Duck & Cover Coalition members assemble donated wheelchairs for Iraqis by Lt. Col. Rhonda McGuire, JASG-C Office of Public Affairs ‘Transforming lives through the sembled in gift of mobility’ runs across the any country website of the Free Wheel Chair by someone Mission. Joint Area Support with little Group service members and coali- training. The tion members volunteered to as- d i r e c t i o n s sist the National Iraqi Assistance use pictures Center (NIAC) with assembly of so people over 100 wheelchairs. The do- who cannot nated wheelchairs will be given to read English a waiting list of Iraqis from around can easily as- the country. “We have a waiting semble them. list of over 100 patients who have “It is great filled out the paperwork – many to be a part Photo by Spc. Leslie Goble, JASG-C Public Affairs Members of several coalition forces stationed within the have cerebral palsy, downs syn- of some- International Zone, Baghdad, Iraq, pose behind wheelchairs they drome or are paraplegics,” said CJ thing that had assembled. They came together on May 23, to assemble the Jessup, deputy director of NIAC. will directly wheelchairs for Iraqis who do not otherwise have access to them. The wheelchairs use a lawn chair impact someone’s life,” said mental organizations who donate and mountain bike wheels as part of Lt.Col. Rhonda McGuire, JASG. supplies, compensation assistance the design. The design’s approach Over 326,000 wheelchairs have for loss or damage and detainee was to use components that are been distributed to date around information for family members manufactured in high volume for the world. Each chair costs detained by Coalition Forces. The other products. The wheelchairs roughly $50 dollars to produce. office works with international are shipped in kits and can be as- “It was quite a different expe- organizations and government rience putting these wheel- agencies worldwide to coordinate chairs together. It really tried desperately needed medical treat- my mechanical abilities. ment. In the past year the staff has But it was worth it for the enabled many patients to receive cause of helping people,” life-saving and life-changing pro- said Spec. Leslie Goble. cedures. “There are 51 children The NIAC is located in the receiving medical care around the International Zone next to world in countries like Turkey, the Al-Rasheed Hotel. NIAC Holland, Netherlands, and Italy provides five main services to and all over the United States,” local Iraqis: medical treatment said CJ Jessup. Commander Jes- coordination, employment, sup has sent out 216 children coordination with non-govern- during his deployment in Iraq.

We are looking for story ideas. Do Photo by Spc. Leslie Goble, JASG Public Affairs Volunteers spent most of the day assembling the wheelchair kits which were designed you have one? If so, send it to us to be inexpensive to produce, while being durable and functional on Iraqi streets and at: [email protected] sidewalks.

 | JASG-C Duck & Cover Gulf Region Division conducts mass casualty exercise

A real world explo- experience from Af- sion helped kick off a ghanistan, Bosnia Mass Casualty Exer- and Northern Ireland. cise at FOB Freedom “It is the first time compound. The un- in my military ca- identified explosion reer to work with sent personnel scurry- contractors and I am ing into a dining facil- impressed,” said Sgt. ity. Explosions are a Maj. Earl LeMasters. part of daily life in the “They are profession- International Zone. al, all business and Beyond normal chaos have learned some one can expect fires, efficient processes,” wounded bodies and said LeMasters. damage throughout a Photo by Sgt Shawn Riley, JASG Public Affairs Casualty collec- Chief Master Sgt. Michael Berg is assessed by an AEGIS security compound. Conduct- officer during the mass casualty exercise. These types of exercises help tion points are lo- ing mass casualty prepare both the Servicesmembers and the emergency responders for cated throughout exercises occurs sev- real world situations. the compound with eral times a year to prepare first checklist of items. The key play- stretchers and first aid kits which responders and volunteers to act ers were security contractors from are inspected on a regular basis. quickly and efficiently to save lives. Aegis Defense Services Ltd. Mick Litter teams are pre-identified in “The situation simulated the din- Regan, Deputy Guard has more the compound and all personnel ing facility being hit by a rocket,” than 22 years experience with the receive the same medical treatment said Lt. Col. Steven Chambers, British Infantry. “We work with and privileges. Many military ser- officer in charge for the event. the four C’s – confirm, clear, cor- vice members are also trained in The effort involved 20 volunteer don and control,” said Regan. The first aid and as combat life savers. responders, Aegis Security Com- British based company brings Six weeks of planning went into pany, civilians and the MASCAL event joint service members. for the compound. Several civilians also Capt. Danny Golden, role-played casualties Freedom Compound with various types mayor, worked as an of injuries. Each observer controller for role-player carried a the exercise. Golden, a laminated photo of an Desert Storm veteran, injury; the guard force says, “We now depend determined immediate upon contractors to needs with the injured, provide a service, such assessed damage and as first responders. reported the situa- Although many of us tion for the exercise. are trained in first aid, Role players and Photo by Sgt. Shawn Riley, JASG Public Affairs we need to keep prac- Members of the British security firm AEGIS (far right) prepare to first responders were assess casualties during the MASCAL exercise. The “casualties” act ticing these skills in a evaluated with a as if they are injured and hold pictures of their notional wounds. joint environment.”

 | JASG-C Duck & Cover Thunderbird Soldier is nationally ranked fighter by Sgt. Shawn Riley, JASG-C Office of Public Affairs The 45th Infantry Brigade in a program high- Combat Team has many tal- lighting modern ented Soldiers with diverse back- Army combatives. grounds. Among those Soldiers As he continued to is one exceptionally gifted in make improvements modern Army combatives who and developed his hopes to one day fight in the fighting skills he be- Ultimate Fighting Champion- gan to look for a new ship, better known as the UFC. gym. “I was looking Sgt. Robert Pineiro, of Chou- for a place I could teau, Okla., was introduced to de- learn.” He finally Photo by Sgt. Shawn Riley, JASG Public Affairs fensive tactics by a fellow Thun- made his decision Sgt. Robert Pineiro grapples with a fellow Soldier derbird during his first tour to Iraq to train with Tulsa’s during a mixed martial arts class. Pineiro is currently ranked fourth in the world in Army combatives. in 2004. During that deployment, Top Team owned he was with Headquarters Com- by Josh Clopton. “If you want to tition included active duty, reserve pany, 120th Engineers, Oklahoma get better you train with people and National Guard Soldiers. Pi- Army National Guard, as a signal better than you.” Before his first neiro and his instructor decided support system specialist. Pineiro fight he trained for six months to organize a team and compete. says “I started training in Iraq and with Matt Wiman an Ultimate When Pineiro arrived at the I fell in love with the sport, it re- Fighting Championship fighter. competition he had seven fights in ally is easy to learn, anyone can Pineiro’s first professional fight a two day period. Pineiro says “It do it.” Pineiro began his training ended in 20 seconds when he dis- was an extremely good experience; by practicing three to four hours a located his opponent’s shoulder as I had a lot of fun there.” Pineiro night for three months. He is such he slammed him to the mat. Pin- finished fourth in his weight class. a good fighter that he was recently eiro says “I have such great corner The Soldier who defeated him ac- featured on the Military Channel guys all experienced in fighting, tually did so twice during the tour- they calmed me down and nament. “He was a great fighter but I was ready to go.” In pro- I honestly think I can beat the guy, fessional mixed martial arts it just wasn’t my day,” said Pineiro. competition Pineiro has Pineiro is currently deployed to three wins and zero losses. the International Zone in Baghdad, Pineiro decided to partic- Iraq, with Headquarters Company, ipate in the Modern Army 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Combatives course held Team, Oklahoma Army National at the Oklahoma National Guard, as a member of Brig. Gen. Guard’s Regional Training Myles Deering’s personal security Institute in Oklahoma City. detail. In the evenings, while off He excelled in his training duty, he is the instructor of a mixed finishing the course as a martial arts class four days a week level two honor graduate. and participates in a Muay Thai His military instructor told class three nights a week. Pineiro

Photo by Sgt. Shawn Riley, JASG Public Affairs him about a tournament says “I get better everyday.” For Sgt. Robert Pineiro instructs two fellow Service- held at Ft. Benning, GA. anyone thinking of facing him in members in proper Army combatives techniques during a mixed martial arts class in the IZ. The fighters in the compe- the ring that is cause for concern.

 | JASG-C Duck & Cover JASG-C commemorates Memorial Day, pays tribute to fallen by Spc. Leslie Goble, JASG-C Office of Public Affairs On May 26, 2008, Americans fired Grand Army of the Republic up grills, watched the Indy 500 and (GAR). went to lakes everywhere. But in During the first celebration the U.S. Embassy annex, Baghdad, of Decoration Day a speech Iraq, the day served as a reminder of was given at Arlington Na- all the thousands of American Ser- tional Cemetery by General vicemembers who have lost their James Garfield, after which lives serving our country in battle. 5,000 volunteers helped Over the years it seems that Me- decorate more than 20,000 morial Day has lost its meaning. graves of Soldiers who lost This day is meant to remember those their lives during the civil who died defending our freedoms; war. for many Americans it is simply a Decoration Day was first day to have a barbecue or go to the recognized as Memorial Day lake and party. in 1966. In 1971 Memorial Memorial Day should be a day Day was declared a national for all Americans to reflect on the holiday and has been cel- sacrifices of those who came before ebrated on the last Monday us and gave their lives so that we in May ever since. might live free. Here is a brief Me- This Memorial Day the morial Day history lesson. Joint Area Support Group- Memorial Day was originally Central held a memorial cer- Photo by Capt. Geoff Legler, JASG Public Affairs known as Decoration Day and was emony on the front lawn of Maj. Gen. Mark Zamzow, deputy director of Strategic Effects for Multi-National Forces-Iraq, a day to decorate the graves of the the Embassy annex. addresses the assembled guests at the Memorial fallen Soldiers of the Civil War. The ceremony began with Day ceremony. The first Decoration Day was held the presentation of colors and the er. Crocker began his speech with a on May 5, 1868, and was organized singing of the National Anthem by short list of normal Memorial Day by the head of an organization Capt. Jeremy Bolyard. activities back in the States. Then of Union veterans known as the “I think Capt. Bolyard’s singing on a more serious note Crocker was beautiful,” talked about what our Armed said Spc. Shea Forces are enduring in Iraq and Af- Weise. ghanistan on a daily basis in order Following the to keep Americans safe. Crocker singing of the said, “They celebrate the benefits of National Anthem, freedom – here we mark the cost of Chaplain (Col.) freedom.” Jackie Byas led As he spoke with solemn grace, the assembled Crocker talked about the sacrifices Servicemembers that Servicemembers are making and civilians in an every day here in Iraq. It is not in opening prayer. vain though; Iraq is becoming freer Photo by Capt. Geoff Legler, JASG Public Affairs The first speaker every day. U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Ryan Crocker, speaks about the value and cost of freedom and how Americans are willing was U.S. Ambas- Crocker said, “We are a nation to give their lives to protect it. sador Ryan Crock- Continued on page 9

 | JASG-C Duck & Cover IZ Police and Officers, many of their Airmen their minds are just taking in every- Continued from page 1 are young and relatively inexperi- thing. We give them the training, Springs, Colo., commander of De- enced. but when they are out there they are tachment 4. “We can’t wait for the The Security Force’s Non-com- making their own decisions,” said all clear because for all we know mission Officer in Charge, Senior Christiansen. somebody is injured and we need to Master Sgt. Clayton Christiansen, Another problem faced by the IZ get out to them as quickly as pos- of Osage, Iowa, recognized and Police is the lack of EMT and fire/ sible.” addressed this issue during their rescue support in the IZ. Because During the increased rocket at- post-mobilization training period. of this, Security Force personnel are tacks every member of the IZ Po- often the first and only responders to lice was out investigating rocket traffic accidents and rocket impact impact sites and conducting patrols sites. It is not uncommon for them to include their personnel specialist, to find people with serious injuries Tech Sgt. Misty Kilgore. needing immediate care. Before arriving in Iraq, Kilgore, “We participated in the Army’s of Ohatchee, Ala., participated in combat lifesaver course when we the 21 day post-mobilization secu- first got here and that was one of the rity force training block with many best things we have done. Almost of the Security Force Airmen she every one of our people has had to is serving with here. She also took patch up somebody else,” said Cair- part in combat lifesaver training. ney. After the attacks began, Kilgore Shortly after arriving in the IZ, told her commander, Lt. Col. Cair- Airman 1st Class Joseph Donahue, ney, that she wanted to go out and of Charlestown, Ind., and his part- help the Security Force Airmen in ner, Airman 1st Class Durwood whatever way she could. Since Cates, of Waco, Texas, had their she had successfully completed the first opportunity to use their combat post-mobilization training and the Photo by Sgt. Shawn Riley, JASG Public Affairs lifesaver skills. The Airmen re- combat lifesaver course, Cairney Amn. Ryan Doyle hands out candy to sponded to a report of an accidental Iraqi children near the 215 apartments. agreed to let her go out. shooting. Once on the scene, they On one occasion, Kilgore and sev- “I told the young Airmen, many of realized that an Iraqi civilian had eral IZ Police officers responded to whom have less than a year in the accidentally shot himself in the leg. a report of an enemy spotter in one Air Force, to listen to the experi- “We pulled the man from his car of the buildings in the IZ. Kilgore ence that is here within the NCO and immediately applied a tourni- and the officers entered the building corps,” said Christiansen. He knew quet to his leg,” said Donahue. “We and began clearing it room by room. the NCOs would teach the younger then removed his pants and looked After an extensive search they came Airman what they needed to know for secondary wounds, bandaged up empty handed, but it was still an to do the job and get back home him up and started an IV.” Thanks exhilarating experience for Kilgore. safely. to their combat lifesaver training, “To have the opportunity gear up Christiansen did not view the the man survived his injury. and be a part of the team was ab- young Airmen’s inexperience as be- Several months later, Airman 1st solutely phenomenal for me and I ing a completely bad thing however. Class Brian Baird, of Showlow, was very thankful and honored that Because of their lack of experience Ariz., responded to a rocket impact they trusted me enough to take me he and his NCOs had an opportunity site with several other Security into the building with them,” said to shape the Airman the way they Force Airmen. As they looked for Kilgore. wanted. injured persons, Baird found a Brit- Although, the Security Force has a “The appeal of having a young ish Soldier with a deep cut on the large number of experienced NCOs team is that they adapt quickly, Concluded on page 14

 | JASG-C Duck & Cover Lieutenant Brent Weece by Sgt. Shawn Riley, JASG-C Office of Public Affairs If you have spent any time in the years of college in his hometown to Troop E, 145th Cavalry, 45th In- Joint Area Support Group-Central of Miami, Okla., at Northeastern fantry Brigade, as a Scout Platoon you know that humor is a necessity in Oklahoma A&M. After finishing Leader. the office. The Command Director- his sophomore year he transferred to During his free time, Weece enjoys ate has its own comic relief officer in Oklahoma State University in 2003. reading about military history and 1st Lt. Brent Weece. He is very good While at OSU Weece joined the watching his favorite TV series on at keeping the laughs coming with his Reserve Officer Training Corps, or DVD. “Most of my free time lately highly comedic sense of humor and ROTC, and immediately showed an has been spent watching M*A*S*H endless references to “The Office”, aptitude for leadership. He graduated with my roommate. We just finished a television show on NBC starring from OSU in 2005 with a Bachelors up season four; I hated to see Henry Steve Carrel as Michael Scott. Blake go.” He also spends a great “I really look up to Michael; I try deal of his time finishing up his nine to model my own leadership style remaining hours of graduate school after his,” Weece says jokingly, to receive his Master’s degree in Keeping morale high in the work- Business Administration. place isn’t the only area in which Weece enjoys traveling and has Weece excels. He is also on top of visited 17 countries in South Amer- his game as the Aide-de-Camp for Photo by Sgt. Shawn Riley, JASG Public Affairs ica and Europe in the past 14 years. Brig. Gen. Myles Deering, com- While on leave he and his wife, Em- mander of the JASG-C. Degree in Marketing and was com- ily, are planning to meet in Germany As the Aide-de-Camp, Weece is missioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. for a two week vacation. responsible for scheduling all activi- Weece has two older brothers and All joking aside, it is no coinci- ties, meetings and transportation for an older sister. Both of his brothers dence Weece was selected to be the Deering. He works diligently behind are also Army officers. Weece says, Aide-de-Camp. He distinguished the scenes to insure that the day to “My most gratifying moment in the himself as a Scout Platoon Leader day operations of the JASG-C and military was when my brother, Capt. and is extremely proficient at his its leader are on time and on target. Adam Weece, administered my oath current job. He is a valued asset to When asked about his recent success of office while he was serving in Iraq the JASG-C and the 45th Infantry Weece says wittily, “We haven’t lost via video chat from Logistical Sup- Brigade Combat Team. We can all any of his (Deering’s) socks or T- port Area (LSA) Anaconda.” count on the leadership and profes- shirts yet.” After graduation and receiving his sionalism displayed by this Soldier Weece completed his first two commission, Weece was assigned you should know.

Memorial Day Zamzow is the deputy director of dignity and the deepest respect, for Continued from page 7 Strategic Effects for Multi-National we know our Nation and indeed the of values and no value is higher Forces-Iraq. During his address, world would be different had it not than the value of freedom and we Zamzow commented on the rich been for their profound commit- are ready as Americans to sacrifice heritage of the American military ment and sacrifice,” said Zamzow. our lives for that value not only for saying, “This generation of Sol- Following Zamzow’s comments, ourselves but for others around the diers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Chaplain Byas closed the ceremony world.” After Crocker made his Coast Guardsmen follow an unbro- with a final prayer, asking God to closing comments, the second and ken line of good, courageous and watch over the men and women of final speaker, Maj. Gen. Mark Za- unfaltering heroes who have never the Coalition Forces and to return mzow, was introduced to the audi- let our country down.” them home safely when their mis- ence. “We remember our fallen with sions are complete.

 | JASG-C Duck & Cover Sergeant Jake Turner by Spc. Leslie Goble, JASG-C Office of Public Affairs If you don’t know Sgt. Jake Turner ron, 8th Cavalry, at Fort Hood, support of Operation Iraqi Freedom then you will by the end of this ar- Texas. While assigned to the 8th (OIF). ticle. He has served in several active Cav, he deployed to Kuwait as a Turner is currently serving as a duty and National Guard units and is gunner in a light cavalry platoon. Human Resource Specialist with the currently assigned to the Joint Area Turner served in Kuwait from April JASG-C’s HRM office. His duties Support Group-Central’s Human through August of 2001 in support include Officer Evaluation Report Resources Management (HRM). of Operation Intrinsic Action. (OER) Manager, Field Ordering Turner grew up in Holdenville, After the deployment Turner and Official (FOO) and official mail cer- Okla. He has an older brother, older his unit returned to Fort Hood where tifying authority. He also tracks the sister and a twin sister. When he he stayed until leaving active duty strength and accountability of the graduated from high school, his in March of 2002. unit through a daily Joint Personnel brother had already begun college Status Report (JPERSTAT). and his twin sister was going to Back home in Oklahoma, Turner begin in the fall. Turner decided has been an Oil and Gas Landman that he did not want to burden his for Jackfork Land, Inc. since May parents with a third child in college of 2004. Turner’s job requires him and decided to join the U.S. Army to travel to various court houses in to earn money for college. “I didn’t Oklahoma and Arkansas to verify want my parents paying for three who owns the mineral rights to land kids to go to college.” Turner said. being surveyed for development. In the fall of 1998 Turner left In his spare time Turner likes to home for basic training and Ad- hit the greens at the golf course or go vanced Individual Training (AIT) at Photo by Spc. Leslie Goble, JASG Public Affairs hunting and fishing. He is known as Fort Knox, Ky. an outstanding hunter back in Hold- After graduating from AIT as a Turner decided it was time to pur- enville. He once killed a buck that Cavalry Scout, Turner was assigned sue his college education. He had was later referred to by the locals as, to Headquarters Company, 1st Bat- heard about the Oklahoma Army “The things legends are made of.” talion, 77th Armor’s, located in National Guard’s Tuition Fee Waiv- He also enjoys hog hunting with his Schweinfurt, Germany. His primary er Program and decided to join the friends in eastern Hughes County. duties while assigned to the “Steel National Guard and attend North- Turner is also an avid sports fan. Tigers” were as a driver and gunner eastern State University. He spent His favorite sport is football and his in a light cavalry platoon. While the next two years in Tahlequah, favorite football team is the Univer- assigned to the 77th, Turner earned Okla., majoring in Business and sity of Oklahoma. He goes to nearly his silver spurs after successfully participated in the Reserve Officer every home game and has attended completing a “spur run” with the 1st Training Program (ROTC) program several OU-Texas games. “It’s the Squadron, 4th Cavalry. at Northeastern State. biggest rivalry in college football,” In June of 1999, he deployed with Upon entering the Oklahoma said Turner. the “Steel Tigers” to Kosovo, in sup- Army National Guard, Turner was Once Turner returns home port of Task Force Falcon. Turner assigned as an administrative clerk he will have plenty of time to look and his unit spent the next seven at Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) for more even legendary bucks and months conducting peace keeping in Oklahoma City. He served at cheer his favorite football team on missions throughout the country. JFHQ until September of 2007 to victory. But, until then he will Turner spent two years with the when he was mobilized with Head- continue doing his job in the HRM 77th before being reassigned to quarters Company, 45th Infantry office and he will continue to be a Headquarters Company, 3rd squad- Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) in Soldier you should know.

10 | JASG-C Duck & Cover Security Integration Office balances security with access by Maj. Doug Merritt, JASG-C Security Integration Office Convenience versus security. cation to our security under hazard- allied with and including our Iraqi That is the most common issue that ous and arduous conditions and are partners. We oversaw the security the Joint Area Support Group-Cen- a long way from their families as for multiple events at the historic tral’s Security Directorate has to well. They diligently execute the Al-Rasheed hotel that have had as face on a daily basis. For this task, orders of the JASG-C Commander many as 3,000 visitors per day. the security directorate turns to their and the Chief of Mission regard- Sgt. William West is the Security security integration office, which is ing access to our sites. One guard Integration Operations NCO. He tasked with balancing the existing recently saved a civilian contractor has been a very integral part of the policies, security requirements, tac- from drowning in the pool by diving load testing and repair of the famous tical and strategic operational needs in fully equipped and pulling him to 14th of July Bridge. He made sure for access within the IZ against the safety. This is not an unusual occur- that the Iraqi Engineers from Bagh- access needs of the Government of rence. On more than one occasion dad University were able to get into Iraq, MNF-I, MNSTC-I, and Chief during the recent rocket attacks, the IZ without issue and personally of Mission. In short, we work with- the guards physically covered both oversaw the load test on the bridge. in the gray areas to resolve conflict Soldiers and civilians with their He again oversaw the repairs that between the established rules and own bodies to protect them. These were just completed. Almost daily procedures and the needs of specific facts are something I encourage all he directly coordinates with the missions within the IZ. of us to consider the next time we guard force at the Council of Rep- We all have experienced the frus- are frustrated with the guards be- resentatives to personally make sure trating delays, checks and more cause we are trying to get someone that security at the COR remains as checks when transitioning through into the Embassy or onto one of the proactive as is possible. When there the IZ. We in the Security integra- FOBs and the Amigos are hold- has been a conflict at a checkpoint, tion office take it as a complement ing us to the security policies that West has been very responsive at that our tenants feel secure enough they have been ordered to follow. resolving the conflict and ensur- to complain about the inconvenience Personal inconvenience is never a ing that the JASG-C Commander’s of our security measures. Security valid reason to justify lowering the command policies are adhered to by Integration is a zero defect job. One security for everyone else who lives IZ occupants. mistake is all it takes for the enemy within the IZ. Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Rogers is the to take advantage and cause consid- Since the 45th’s arrival in the IZ Security Integrations Weapons Poli- erable harm. in February, we have worked with cy NCO. Rogers has implemented a The security integration office has the Department of State Regional robust weapons inspection program operational control over a large por- Security Office in the management focused upon removing unlawful tion of the Triple Canopy Peruvian of this guard force. By working weapons and explosives from the guard force within the IZ. This closely together we have been able IZ. His job is to inspect and verify guard force has repeatedly demon- to ensure that during multiple VIP that every contractor within the IZ strated their professionalism and visits the Security Directorate en- that keeps an arms room is in com- dedication to our tenants. During sured the safe transition of those pliance at all times with MNF-I or- the recent rocket attacks, each day VIP’s throughout the IZ. We have ders. During his first 30 days as the the Peruvians (the “Amigos”) stood had the privilege of protecting the Weapons Policy NCO, Rogers led their posts without fail and made Vice President, the Secretary of De- an investigation regarding illegal sure that security never faltered in fense, the Secretary of State, Senator arming by a contractor that resulted any way. John McCain, the Chief and Deputy in the seizure of 80 illegal weap- Each time you pass one of these Chief of Mission for Iraq, the lead- ons and one grenade within the IZ. guards, I ask that you keep in mind ership of Coalition Forces, along These policies have been the subject they have demonstrated their dedi- with leaders from various countries Continued on page 19

11 | JASG-C Duck & Cover JASG-C working with Iraqi officials to demolish buildings by Lt. Col. Rhonda McGuire, JASG-C Office of Public Affairs Members of the Joint building which were Area Support Group- bombed during the U.S. Central (JASG-C) are invasion. seeking Government of “We want to preserve Iraq (GoI) approval of architectural symbols in demolition projects in the Iraq such as the Zakura International Zone. There building on FOB Honor; are many properties that it may be the next office are unusable in their cur- of the Prime Minister and rent state. One has only the buildings next to it for to walk around the Inter- the Council of Ministers,” national Zone to see the said Dr. Mawafek Al- large number of bombed Kurmanji, director of Real Photo by Lt. Col. Rhonda McGuire, JASG Public Affairs out buildings. Not only are Maj. Kris Evans and Capt. Wes Glisson stand in the bomb Estate for the Govern- these buildings environ- damaged former Baathist Party headquarters building in the ment of Iraq. Preserving mentally and structurally International Zone. The two are part of Basing and Urban buildings in the Interna- Planning for the IZ. The servicemembers are part of the unsafe, but they also pose JASG-C team that is working with the Government of Iraq on tional Zone is important to a significant health hazard demolition of IZ properties. Iraqis. “We will take the to anyone who works or lives in them working together to reach an agree- professors and Baghdad University for a long period of time. ment. “It is not legal for the military and their advice about what should The JASG-C installations team has to fund because no military construc- happen to buildings,” said Iraqi civil presented a demolition plan to the tion will take place,” said Lt.Col. engineer Al- Hussain, who deals with Government of Iraq that will provide Louis Gibson, Basing Plans Officer. ownership of land in the International immediate employment for 1,000 The projects do not fill any Depart- Zone. local Iraqis. Once complete, these ment of Defense or Department of In March the GoI was presented demolition projects will create safe, State initiatives. with the Master Plan for the Interna- usable land that is ready for future The government of Iraq has indi- tional Zone. The Secretary General of development by Iraqis and their busi- cated that they may want to preserve the GoI took a helicopter tour of the ness partners. some of the palaces and government IZ properties scheduled for demoli- Land is at a premium tion to view structural in Baghdad and property damage. The Iraqis want values continue to climb. to use much of the Inter- The Government of Iraq national Zone Consolida- and the U.S. must agree tion Master Plan which on a joint plan. “We must includes designs, hotels, listen to what the Iraqis malls, hospitals and tour- want and encourage them ism on the river, stated to take ownership and get Al-Kurmanji. something done,” said “It is necessary to Capt. Roy Banes, Director have Americans by our of Real Property. side for buildings, design Funding of the demoli- and security. Iraqi of- tion projects is currently Photo by Lt. Col. Rhonda McGuire, JASG Public Affairs ficials would like help in Capt. Terry Hale and 1st Lt. Jared Mock stand beside environ- being worked out. Ameri- mental waste in the International Zone. Hale conducts baseline development, American can and Iraqi officials are environmental surveys on all properties in the IZ. Continued on page 19

12 | JASG-C Duck & Cover Border crossing made easier with new passport card by Staff Sgt. Doug Collins, JASG-C Office of the Judge Advocate General The U.S. Department of State in advance of the traveler’s arrival Form DS-82. First time applicants has created a new travel document at the inspection booth, to quickly for a U.S. Passport should apply for called the “Passport Card.” The access information on the traveler a passport card using Form DS-11. card will facilitate entry and expe- without impeding traffic flow. The website listed below has inter- dite document processing at U.S. net links to each form and the avail- land and sea ports-of-entry when ability of a Form Wizard in order arriving from Canada, to assist in completing the forms. Mexico, the Carib- Renewals are $20 and first time ap- bean and Bermuda. plicants should plan to pay $45 for The card may not be adult cards and $35 for children. used to travel by air. Applications for the passport card It will otherwise carry using Form DS-11 should include the rights and privileg- two photos, evidence of citizen- es of the U.S. Passport ship, the application fee for the book and will be adjudi- passport card and the execution cated to the exact same fee. Applicants for the passport standards. card using Form DS-82 should The passport card is a include two photos, a fully wallet-sized card issued valid passport issued within by the Department of State the last fifteen years and the in response to the needs of passport card application communities for fee. a less expensive Should service and more portable members need their alternative to the signature notarized traditional passport on either form, they book. may bring the com- The card contains pleted form to the a vicinity-read radio JASG-C Legal Of- frequency identifi- fice during working cation (RFID) chip. hours. Remember With this technol- that the forms can- ogy, Customs and not be signed ahead Border Protection of time. You must inspectors will be wait and sign the able to access pho- form in the pres- tographs and other ence of the notary. biographical information stored in In addition, they foresee that mul- The information provided above secure government databases before tiple cards can be read at a distance was obtained from the Bureau of the traveler reaches the inspection and simultaneously, allowing an Consular Affairs. If you would like station. entire car of people to be processed to obtain additional information The card itself does not contain at once. please check out the following personal information written into If you already have a passport webpage: http://travel.state.gov/ the chip. The RFID chip allows book, then you may apply for a passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926. Customs and Border Patrol officers, passport card as a renewal using html

13 | JASG-C Duck & Cover Freedom Compound offers great shopping and food by Capt. Danny E. Golden, Jr., Freedom Compound Mayoral Cell Freedom Compound is one of mission (NIC) to name a few. The and pastries. There is also a new the five International Zone FOBs FOB also supports a large number rug shop specializing in handmade managed by the Joint Area Support of contractors to include AEGIS, Qum silk rugs. The recently opened Group-Central. It provides work- FLUOR and Stanley Baker Hill. Iraqi cafeteria is a great place to eat space and living quarters for over The Mayoral Cell focus on cus- lunch and sample some delicious 1,200 personnel and is managed tomer service and creating positive local cuisine . by Capt. Danny E. Golden, Jr. and relationship with these organiza- The Iraqi cafeteria is host to a Command Sergeant Major Clinton tions in order to accomplish their painting of the 99 names of God. Sturdevant, III. missions. The Freedom Compound Mayor Cell team helps tenants and organi- zation on the FOB with processing compound badges; tower, villa and billeting serviceability oversight; interaction with program managers; administrating contracting officer; assuaging customer complaints; facilitating meetings; negotiating occupancy requirements; strategic Photo by Sgt. Shawn Riley, JASG Public Affairs planning and implementation; force The coffee shop at Freedom Compound offers a variety of coffees, teas, juices protection evaluation; and repre- Photo by Sgt. Shawn Riley, JASG Public Affairs and pastries. The 99 names of God are displayed on senting the United States Army. the wall of the Iraqi Cafe at Freedom The Mayoral Cell at Freedom Freedom Compound also sponsors Compound. Compound interacts with a huge various venders on the compound. It was said to be a gift to Saddam customer base and a variety of or- These venders sell a wide range of Hussein and is predominately fea- ganizations. These organizations goods to include rugs, souvenirs, tured in the cafeteria. include Gulf Regional Division food and coffee. In the last month If you have some free time, stop (GRD), Energy Fusion Cell (EFC), the Freedom Compound Coffee by Freedom Compound and visit Ministry of Planning, Ministry of shop opened. This coffee shop our shops and eateries . . . you won’t Finance, National Investment Com- sells a wide variety of beverages be sorry you did.

JASG-C Commanding General IZ Police they will redeploy to their home Brig. Gen. Myles L. Deering Continued from page 8 bases and resume their duties secur- Public Affairs Officer Lt. Col. Rhonda McGuire right side of his face from his temple ing U.S. Air Force bases around the

Duck & Cover Layout to the middle of his cheek. world. Capt. Geoff Legler “I grabbed a bottle of water, Most of the Airmen in the Secu- Duck & Cover Staff poured it on his face to clean the rity Force detachment will never Sgt. Shawn Riley Spc. Leslie Goble area and packed the wound,” said have another experience like they The Duck & Cover falls under the supervision Baird. “I got the bleeding stopped have had here in Baghdad. of the Joint Area Support Group-Central and is published monthly. and bandaged him up for transport “When we go back to our home The Duck & Cover is published to provide command and public information to specific to the hospital.” bases, we will be just another Air- audiences about JASG-C activities. The contents of the Duck & Cover are not The current security force, which man guarding a gate and that is go- necessarily the official view of, or endorsed by the arrived in Baghdad in late January, ing to be a big change from saving U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, Dept. of State, the Department of the Army, Department will complete their six month tour in lives and kicking down doors,” said of the Navy or Department of the Air Force. July. Once their deployment is over Baird.

14 | JASG-C Duck & Cover Fleet Management keeps the JASG-C on the road by Spc. Leslie Goble, JASG-C Office of Public Affairs The Support Operations Director- the “Repo Man”. depending on the mission require- ate is responsible for a wide range of “If a vehicle is over a week late, I ments for a particular vehicle. activities in the International Zone. have to find it and make sure it is still The Director of Fleet Management They oversee billeting, manage five in the area,” said Foster. “A missing for KBR is Master Sgt. Chappell. FOBS and take care of the computer vehicle may lead to security prob- He works to ensure that Foster and needs for nearly 200 Servicemem- lems.” Clayton have all the resources they bers. But, one of their most critical Usually it takes Foster less than need to do their jobs. Chappell is functions is oversight of the up-ar- a day to locate a vehicle in the four also the Contractor Officer Training mored and non-tactical vehicle fleet square mile IZ, but occasionally it Representative, which requires him for the JASG-C and the Department may take him two to three days. to conduct monthly inspections of of State through the Fleet Manage- In addition to repossessing vehicles, local fleet maintenance facilities. In ment Office. Foster is also charged with ensuring a month he completes an average of The fleet management team is that the transportation needs of the four inspections. made up of Sgt. Jason Foster, of Ambassador and his staff are met. To One location he inspects regularly Tulsa; Staff Sgt. Derrick Clayton, of accomplish this task he must review is the maintenance shop that handles Sapulpa, Okla.; and Master Sgt. the light vehicle mainte- Tony Chappell, of Del City. nance for vehicles dispatched These three men are in charge of through the fleet management the up keep and accountability office. Chappell makes sure of more than 440 vehicles. the mechanics are following They must ensure the readi- the Statement of Work (SOW) ness of the JASG-C’s vehicles, which outlines the maintenance to include those used by the In- shop’s responsibilities. He also ternational Zone (IZ) Police and makes sure they know what by the U.S. Ambassador to Iraq the contracts and policies they and his subordinates. work under require of them. In order to keep on top of the Photo by Sgt. Shawn Riley, JASG Public Affairs Chappell takes all the in- Staff Sgt. Derrick Clayton, Master Sgt. Tony accountability and maintenance Chappell and Sgt. Jason Foster (left to right) stand formation he collects during of all the vehicles, each non- with one of the more than 440 vehicles for which his shop visits and sends it to they are responsible. tactical vehicle must be brought the Defense Contracting Man- to the fleet management office once requests for new or additional ve- agement Agency (DCMA). “Basi- a month to be inspected and re-dis- hicles and monitor the dispatch status cally we are the eyes and ears for the patched for the next month. Up-ar- of all the Chief of Mission vehicles. DCMA,” said Chappell. mored vehicles have to be inspected Staff Sgt. Clayton’s primary duty is Fore more than four months, this and re-dispatched twice a month to make certain that all parts and ac- three man team has done an excellent because of the additional strain the cessories purchased for the vehicles job managing the JASG-C’s vehicle armor plating and bullet proof win- are properly paid for and that the fleet. Maintaining and accounting for dows put on the chassis, drive train government is not price gouged in vehicles ranging in size from the tiny and suspension. the process. Clayton, a.k.a. “Money Nissan Sunny to up-armored SUVs, If a vehicle is a week late for its Man”, oversees the purchase process they have managed to keep the dispatch or is not driven for several of each spark plug, new tire, lamp, JASG-C, Department of State and weeks Sgt. Foster must find the ve- etc. the IZ Police on the roads of the IZ. hicle and bring it back to the fleet Clayton reviews five to six repair But, they warn you not to be late on management area. Due to his duties estimates a day and determines the a dispatch or you might have to deal as a repossessor; Foster’s is known as priority in which parts will be ordered with the “Repo Man”.

15 | JASG-C Duck & Cover Pacesetters conduct census at al Qadisiyah apartments by 1st Lt. Ashlea Cleveland, Task Force 3-29 After the fall of Sadam’s regime, by the children and then begin their many families fled from what has census mission. now become the International When conducting these popula- Zone, but soon returned to their tion censuses, Soldiers go to each homes after they felt the area was of the eight floors of the complex, safe. However, there was a group of going apartment to apartment, Iraqis who refused to leave despite knocking on doors and asking the life endangerment at the time. They residents to show their IZ badges took over the abandoned houses, and identification. villas and apartments by force de- Zone residents must carry identi- spite never having been residents in fication badges on them at all times. the area. Any nonresidents and unescorted This group of Iraqis, dubbed by personnel are immediately removed. Sadam as “al Hawasim” (meaning In 2007, escort violations made up “looters” or “thieves”), were legally Photo provided by Task Force 3-29 the majority of IZ infractions with removed from the properties during Pvt. David Jones interacts with some of over 1,350 escort violations being the children that live in the 215 Apartment the initial phases of the 2003 IZ re- complex during a population census logged during that year alone. building projects, allowing the orig- mission conducted at the end of May. With the majority of the com- inal residents to return peacefully conduct a population census in the plex’s residents being from Iraqi to begin rebuilding their lives from residential area of Qadisiyah, Iraqi parliament and cabinet (also based the rubble and dust ridden floors of children playing in the courtyards in the IZ), the mission of ensuring their homes. are automatically drawn to the Sol- only authorized personnel live in the One of the most infamous of these diers like magnets to steel. With a apartments becomes an even more villas taken by force after the fall mission to be completed, the Paces- essential mission for the Pacesetters of Sadam is the al Qadisiyah, bet- etters take a few minutes to indulge and for the security of the growing ter known as the “215 Apartments” in the much appreciated welcome government of Iraq. located in the heart of the IZ, Bagh- “We are here to ensure the safety dad. of the Iraqi people,” says Sgt. 1st The al Qadisiyah complex has Class Craig Collins, Battery A Pla- 750 apartments with nearly just as toon Sergeant in charge of the 215 many families residing there with complex population census. “Our their children who are distributed very presence in 215 is a plus for amongst seven different schools the residents of the entire IZ seeing throughout and surrounding the IZ. as the only markets in the IZ are lo- The complex houses a health cated in the 215 complex.” clinic, markets and shops for food, How do the 215 residents feel clothes, electronic materials, hair- about this census? “The general dressers and barbers, bakeries, ca- attitude of the residents’ ranges fes and restaurants. It provides the from friendly to indifferent,” says residents all of life’s essential ame- Collins. “Most are very friendly nities, preventing them from hav- Photo provided by Task Force 3-29 and approach Soldiers and some A Soldier from Battery A is greeted ing to go outside the International by an Iraqi teenage boy in one of the just don’t seem to care.” All in all, Zone. courtyards within the 215 Apartment residents appreciate the presence of complex. Many of the residence of As Soldiers from Battery A, Task the complex say the presents of the the Pacesetters, stating that it makes Force 3-29 enter the complex to Pacesetters makes them feel safe. their families feel safe at home.

16 | JASG-C Duck & Cover Memorial Day 2008 Remembering those who gave all for our freedom

They fell, but o’er “Although no their glorious grave sculptured marble floats free the banner should rise to their of the cause they died memory, nor engraved to save.” stone bear record of --Francis Crawford their deeds, yet will their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honored.” -- Daniel Webster

It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle. --Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf

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Tech. Sgt. 2nd Lt. Jared Mock Lt. Col. Paul Cairney Stephanie Pickering Spc. Terrace Rose Promoted to Bronze Star Joint Service Joint Service 1st Lieutenant Medal Commendation & Army Achievement Medal Achievement Medals

Senior Airman Airman 1st Class Petty Officer 2nd Class Staff Sgt. John Jensen Capt. Shane Riley Perry Mobley Delroy Wilson Chevaris Jennett Joint Service Company Grade Joint Service Army Commendation Joint Service Commendation Medal Officer of the Month Commendation Medal Medal Achievement Medal

Airman 1st Class Airman 1st Class Sgt. Mitchell, Staff Sgt. Sgt. Shawn Hill Kehaulani Hendrickson Durward Cates Staff Sgt. Roberts, Stephen Roberts Sgt. Hill, Staff Sgt. Acosta NCO of the Month Enlisted Airman Enlisted Airman NCO of the Quarter Certificates of of the Month of the Quarter Appreciation

18 | JASG-C Duck & Cover JASG-C Birthdays March 15th to April 14th

Staff Sgt. Derrick Clayton Chief Warrant Office Danny Kendrick Lt. Cmdr. Dan Rochford Support Operations Support Operations Installations June 16th June 21st July 5th

Spc. Phillip Ybarra Capt. Teanna Twilley Sgt. Michael Foster Security IZ Badge Office Support Operations June 19th June 29th July 7th

Master Sgt. Paul McElveen Capt. Billy Allen Staff Sgt. Brian Enright Human Resource Management Installations Installations June 20th June 29th July 13th

Staff Sgt. Mark Auld Staff Sgt. Richard Taylor Spc. Jennifer Oliver IZ Badge Office IZ Badge Office Support Operations/DOIM June 21st July 4th July 13th

Building Demolition of property is to leave it ‘clean and allegiance too,” said Evans. There Continued from page 12 green’ and in no worse condition than are ideas of how to move forward counselors are everywhere working prior to U.S. or Coalition habitation,” such as preparing the International side by side with advisors… we need said Hale. Zone to become an International Dis- them,” said Al-Kurmanji. Many properties have petroleum trict in the heart of Baghdad. “We In addition to demolition projects; and hazardous materials spills, asbes- have ideas of how to move forward there are significant environmental tos containing material, ozone deplet- – Iraqis must put their twist on it to challenges in the International Zone. ing chemicals and burn pits which go forward,” said Evans. “Everything from munitions to trash, must be addressed prior to property sewage to turn over. h a z a r d o u s Maj. Kris Security Integration m a t e r i a l s ; Evans, direc- Continued from page 11 these things tor of urban of much debate back home. leave their planning, has Rogers also ensures that the secu- mark on the worked on an rity badge and vehicle placard needs country,” said International of FOB Blackhawk are met in ad- Capt. Terry Zone infra- dition to his primary duties. Both Hale, IZ En- s t r u c t u r e West and Rogers have also trooped the line during VIP visits and special vironmental Photo by Lt. Col. Rhonda McGuire, JASG Public Affairs proposal that Officer. Hale Dr. Mawafek Al-Kurmanji, director of real would bring events to check and double check is respon- estate for the Government of Iraq, Capt. community security. We in the security integra- Roy Banes and Mr. Al-Hussain, Iraqi civil sible for engineer (left to right) meet regularly to work services to tion office will continue to apply d o c u m e n t - on plans for property in the International Zone. the area. The common sense to resolve conflicts ing the environmental problems on survey and recommendations include: within the IZ so that our tenants each property that will eventually be utilities, electricity, water, sewer and will remain safe and able to perform developed or turned back over to the roads for the International Zone. their duties. Remember, personal Government of Iraq. “Whoever provides basic services inconvenience is never an excuse to “The primary goal of transition is who the people of Iraq will provide lower security.

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