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AWAII RMY EEKLY Vol. 34, No.H 15 ServingA the U.S. Army community in HawaiiW April 15, 2005 UXOs Discovered Fallen NCOs always gave their all Two munitions dating from World War I were recently Logistics Operations Center at By Staff Sgt. Bradley Rhen discovered during the clear- Prayer Service Bagram. ing of unexploded ordnance CTF Thunder Public Affairs On Tuesday, Soldiers from HHB at the Schofield Impact Area. Main Post Chapel FORWARD OPERATING BASE and other units at Forward Operating One 4-inch mortar round SALERNO, Afghanistan — “They died Schofield Barracks Base Salerno said goodbye to the two is fused and not considered doing their duty.” Today at 2 p.m. Soldiers during a memorial service. safe to move for disposal. It Upon learning of a major problem in Matoscolon, 42, of Juana Diaz, poses a threat to personnel a remote base in Paktika province, words can say.” Puerto Rico, was a mechanical mainte- in the immediate vicinity of Master Sgt. Edwin Matoscolon pulled Matoscolon and Banks were among nance supervisor who entered the the round; however, it does his supervisor aside and said, “Sir, I 18 Soldiers and civilians killed when Army in March 1984, and was not present any danger to the will go.” their CH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to Schofield Barracks, local civilian or military com- Banks Matoscolon A couple days later, another prob- crashed near Ghazni, Afghanistan, on Hawaii, in April 2004. munities. It is currently pro- lem arose at a different base in April 6, on its way back to Bagram Banks, 41, of Harvey, La., was a sen- tected and Army experts plan the ultimate testimony of who they Paktika, and Master Sgt. Barbaralien Airfield. ior food management supervisor who to dispose of the round were, said Maj. Dewey Mosley, Banks said to the same supervisor,“Sir, The two were members of entered the Army in March 1988, and where it is situated today. Combined Task Force Thunder logis- I will go down there.” Headquarters and Headquarters was assigned to Schofield Barracks in The second munition was tics officer and the two Soldiers’ super- The two NCOs then went to solve Battery, Combined Task Force May 2003. not fused and was safely visor. those problems together. Thunder, and worked at CTF Sgt. Christian Monk, a member of removed from the impact “They died doing their duty,” Mosley To anyone who knew them, this was Thunder’s Administration and area in a container specifical- said, “and I will miss them more than See “Farewell,” page A-6 ly designed to store and transport recovered chemical munitions. The health and safety of Army’s Vice Chief of Staff ‘talks story’ Flying ‘V’ neither Schofield Barracks nor the neighboring farewells communities is at risk; however, Army officials are coordinating with state and Jacoby, local officials to ensure appropriate procedures are implemented. welcomes For more information, contact media relations at 655-8729. Bednarek By Joy Boisselle What’s Inside Staff Writer Commentary . A-2 The 25th Infantry Division (Light) and U.S. Army, Hawaii, News Briefs . A-4 honored two senior leaders in a Health . A-8 Flying “V” ceremony Monday at Sills Field, Schofield Army News . A-11 Barracks. MWR . B-2 Maj. Gen. Eric T. Olson, Sports . B-5 commander, 25th ID (L) and USARHAW, presided over the day’s event, which was held to farewell Brig. Gen Charles H. Jacoby, assistant division com- mander (ADC), support, and welcome Brig. Gen. John M. Bednarek, ADC, operations. “What a tremendous turnout today to see this trans- fer of authority — and that’s what this Flying V represents — from Brigadier General Chuck Jacoby to Brigadier General Mic Bednarek,” Olson said as he thanked the numer- Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Richard A. Cody (standing) talks to 25th ID (L) Soldiers who recently redeployed ous distinguished guests and from Iraq and Afghanistan inside F Quad’s dining facility during his visit to Schofield Barracks, East Range and more than 300 well-wishers for 65th & Solomon WAAF on Monday. Cody’s first Army assignment was with the 725th MSB at Schofield Barracks in the early 1960s. their attendance. Distinguished guests Partnership supports area in June. “All of them have been tremendous included retired Gen. Story and Photo by Cody also saw the building he once ambassadors and warriors in this global Frederick C. Weyand, former elementary school Sgt. Sean Kimmons worked in with the 725th MSB and men- war on terrorism,” Cody said about all the Army chief of staff; Gen. Editor A-3 tioned how he used to play basketball at redeployed division and USARHAW Richard Cody, Army vice chief More than 40 years have passed since the gym in Building 649. troops. “So, I came here today to walk of staff; Lt. Gen. Wallace C. Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Richard A. “A lot has changed since I served here around in this great division — the first Gregson, commander, U.S. Cody reported to his first Army assign- in the early 1960s during the Vietnam division I ever served in — and just tell Marine Forces, Pacific; and Lt. Writers ment in the 725th Main Support War,” Cody said about F Quad and them how proud the Chief of Staff, the Gen. John M. Brown III, com- Battalion on Schofield Barracks. Schofield Barracks. “All the changes are Secretary and I am of their service.” manding general, U.S. Army, Wanted On Monday, Cody returned to his old good, but I see better changes coming in The next stop for Cody was the NCO Pacific. The Hawaii Army Weekly stomping grounds to visit Soldiers here, housing, troops’ barracks, as well as the Academy on East Range, where he spoke Unique to the division, the seeks volunteer writers. and also on East Range and Wheeler new formations in equipment that we are to about 100 future academy graduates. Flying “V” ceremony consists of Candidates should have a Army Airfield. going to bring to this great Division.” Cody addressed questions and told brigade commanders and col- handle on basic grammar Following an UH-60 Blackhawk fly- Cody then walked across to the F Soldiers how they will play a part in the ors down to battalion-level, and punctuation, be reliable over of the division’s training areas and Quad dining facility where he spoke to largest transformation in the Army since posted in a V-shaped forma- and able to meet deadlines, briefs at the division headquarters, Cody about 50 Division and USARHAW troops World War II. tion. A tribute to the in- and and show enthusiasm for traveled to the newly remodeled F Quad who recently redeployed from Iraq and He talked about how six- to nine- outgoing general officer divi- writing. Ability to take digital here. Afghanistan. month deployments may be possible in sion leadership, the observance photos is a plus. There, Cody visited Army Reserve Many of the questions asked by these the near future. is similar to the more familiar Assignment topics will Soldiers who were attending a combat Soldiers pertained to housing, transfor- “I think we will know the answer in change of command ceremony. include community events, lifesavers course. The Reserve Soldiers mation, new equipment, curtailments 2006,” Cody said. Pointing out the division’s formal ceremonies, sports, are scheduled to deploy to the Baghdad and future deployments. See “Vice Chief,” page A-5 recent successes in Iraq and recreation, health, unit Afghanistan as well as the events and more. Call the “superb” home station support managing editor at 655- provided by U.S. Army, Hawaii, 4816 or e-mail Army announces criteria for Iraq, Afghanistan campaign medals and U.S. Army, Garrison, Olson [email protected] Freedom on or after March 19, 2003, to battalion-level commanders generally commented on the future of the By Eric Cramer om to volunteer. a future date to be determined by the determine eligibility. 25th ID (L) and USARHAW. Army News Service Secretary of Defense or the cessation of “Typically, the commanders will “These are historic times; the challenge that faces us is to WASHINGTON — Soldiers can the operation. The area of eligibility send a service roster of the award to reset the force, and then imme- begin putting on the new Iraq and encompasses all land area of the coun- the personnel center, and it will be diately undertake the most Afghanistan campaign medals after try of Iraq, the contiguous water area included in the Soldiers’ records,” aggressive, most ambitious the Department of the Army approved out to 12 nautical miles and all air Harris said. “So, the commanders will transformation the U.S. Army the final implementation rules for spaces above them. make the recommendation.” has ever seen in its history,” he them April 8. Soldiers must serve 30 consecutive Soldiers who already have the said, adding, “We will trans- Soldiers are eligible for the or 60 nonconsecutive days in either GWOT Expeditionary Medal, for serv- form not only to a Stryker Afghanistan Campaign Medal if they area, or be engaged in combat during ice in Iraq or Afghanistan, may apply brigade but a unit of action — served in direct support of Operation their service and be wounded or for the new medal in lieu of the earlier that’s the challenge that lies Enduring Freedom on or after Oct. 24, injured requiring evacuation from the one, Harris said. before us. 2001, until a future date to be deter- area. “All they have to do is take their “I can say with confidence mined by the Secretary of Defense or The medals replace the former orders to their personnel office, and the that we will be successful, the cessation of the operation.