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Readiness Smith Staff Ride Best Warriors Partnership
“HHC executed its quarterly “Attendees gained appreciation for their “368th MI BN conducted its annual Best “The Friendship Day then culminated Commander’s Priority Training Event military heritage by actually walking on Warrior Competition at Camp Parks, in a massive combined BBQ introducing newer US Soldiers to at the Air Assault Obstacle Course in the battlefield.” p.13 California.” p.14 Korean dishes and culture after a full Camp Hovey.” p.10 day of sports.” p.19
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501stDragon MI Brigade Newsletter Flyer“In Unity and Vigilance” 2 The Dragon Flyer
Proudly serving 501st MI Brigade Soldiers and Families 00000000000000000-000000000000 The Red Dragon Team
Col. Derrick S. Lee Brigade Commander
Command Sgt. Maj. Julie A. M. Guerra Brigade Command Sergeant Major
The Publication Staff
Sgt. 1st Class Karim B. Clarke Public Affairs NCO
Pfc. Hunter Xue & Spc. Jodan S. Pryce Edit, Layout and Design
The Dragon Flyer is a quarterly offset publication for members of the Department of Defense, the 501st MI Brigade, and members of the Intelligence Community. Circulation is 100 copies per issue. Editorial content is the responsibility of the 501st MI »» p. 7 Brigade Public Affairs Office. Contents Command Sgt. Maj. Julie A. M. Guerra turns the formation over to the brigade commander Col. Derrick S. Lee during the November motorpool formation on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, November 18. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Hunter Xue) of the publication are not necessarily the official view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or the Department of the Army. 501st MI Brigade does not endorse private businesses; however, we encourage all Red Dragon members and Families to make the most of the special opportunities to keep busy during your personal time in our host nation. The publication is printed quarterly by the Defense Logistic Agency document services, Osan, South Korea. Visit us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/501st-MI-BDE/ 501st MI Bde. Website: http://8tharmy.korea.army.mil/501MI/ Volume 1, Issue 5 | December 2016 The Dragon Flyer 3
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»» p. 11 4. Leader’s Corner
6. Command Policy 7. Spotlight 8. Brigade Hosted Events 10. Headquarters & Headquarters HHC Soldiers perform push-ups as a single unit during tactical PRT this quarter in order to develop a positive team environment. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Sony Chery) Company
»» p. 19 12. 3rd MI Battlion 14. 368th MI Battlion 16. 532nd MI Battlion 20. 719th MI Battlion
Soldiers of GCC-CACC celebrating the conclusion of the ROK/US Friendship Day on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, 24. Chaplain's Corner October 18. (U.S. Army Photo by WO1 Andrea Swope)
»» p. 23 25. Family Readiness Group 26. Brigade Judge Advocate 28. Throughout the Brigade
30. Safety 31. SHARP
Picture: From left to right are Sgt. Jong Yim, Sgt. Young Lee, CAPT Glen Leverette, Staff Sgt. Anthony Ferris. (U.S. Army Photo by Capt. Grady Robbins)
Volume 1, Issue 5 | December 2016 4 The Dragon Flyer LEADER’S CORNER 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 may have been enough to keep us out of certain taking the time and effort to add pertinent predicaments or quandaries. But as we’ve often details regarding the Soldier’s performance, heard throughout our careers – “choosing the and have your Soldier sign it just to check the harder right over the easier wrong” – we must “counseling requirement,” you may have fulfilled constantly strive to maintain our integrity, even the requirement – but not the intent. I would when it becomes difficult to do so. After all, argue that as Leaders and Soldiers, maintaining integrity is defined as a steadfast adherence to integrity is achieving the intent behind the strict moral or ethical code – or simply, doing mission and not just “pencil whipping” that right thing when no one is looking. or “checking the block.” In this example, For each of us, the Army Values – Loyalty, Duty, maintaining your integrity as a Leader is to Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and get to know your Soldiers, make sure they are Personal courage – serves as guidelines on what trained and ready to conduct their task. Ensure the “right thing” should be. The challenge is for they are emotionally, physically, and spiritually us to do the right thing, to maintain our integrity, fit to execute their mission. Doing so will also in the face of adversity. It is very difficult to set the example for your Soldiers to follow – to do. Ben Franklin, at the age of 20, established truly demonstrate integrity. And it will go a long thirteen virtues – temperance, silence, order, way in building trust within the organization, as resolution, frugvality, industry, sincerity, justice, integrity and character are vital ingredients in moderation, cleanliness, tranquility, chastity, any trust-based organization, where each and and humility – as a system to help develop every member inherently trusts each other to Col. Derrick S. Lee his character, and to guide his life according uphold the highest standards. In an article written in 2015, titled “Lying to a strict moral standard. For Franklin, living Lack of integrity can have a snowball effect to Ourselves: Dishonesty in the Army according to the thirteen virtues that defined his within any organization. It starts with a small Profession,” two retired Army officers argue character – which required enormous personal white lie – perhaps a minor compromise in that lying is increasingly common within the courage and integrity – was a life-long endeavor, integrity that may seem insignificant. But that institutional Army. They claimed that “‘white’ something that he constantly had to work hard can quickly snow ball into series of compromises lies and ‘innocent’ mistruths have become so to achieve. Throughout his life, he kept a small that will ultimately erode trust within an commonplace in the U.S. Army that there is often book of charts that kept track of his progress in organization, destroying its foundation. How no ethical angst, no deep soul-searching, and living according to his virtues. I know that each do we improve and maintain our culture of no righteous outrage when examples of routine and every one of us has the requisite integrity integrity? It starts with you. Every day you put dishonesty are encountered.” While proving or and fortitude to do the right thing, to live by on the uniform, you serve as an example of disproving such an assertion is difficult – as they the Army Values, when faced with the difficult dedication and sacrifice to the rest of the nation. often involve individual perceptions, shaped choices. Take pride in what you do by maintaining the through limited perspectives – each and every Doing the right thing does not always require highest ethical and moral standards, as guided one of us have encountered situations where some colossal moral decisions. It may be a by the Army Values. As is often said, integrity we may have been tempted to compromise our part of our day-to-day decisions that we may is doing the right thing even when no one is integrity for the sake of personal benefit. After execute as part of our duties. For example, if you looking. Always remember that the positive all, a little “white lie” or “slight bending” of truth print out a pre-filled counseling sheet without change we want to affect starts with you.
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Command Sgt. Maj. Julie A.M. Guerra Striking with Fire! Last month I This month we rolled out the Red challenged the leaders with the Dragon Campaign! What is a Red following: With the continued focus Dragon? Who is a Red Dragon? on readiness and how it applies to Red Dragons DO what is right! our mission: What does it mean Red Dragons RESPECT everyone to your unit? What does it mean (including themselves)! Red Dragons to your mission? And what does ALWAYS take care of each other! Red it mean to the individual Soldier Dragons GIVE the best at what they and their responsibility to always do! Red Dragons OWN “It”! And be ready to Fight Tonight? As we last, Red Dragons NEVER accept move into the holiday season I ask defeat. We never quit. We never each leader to be engaged in their leave a fallen comrade. As a member individual readiness as well as their of the Red Dragons this is what you direct subordinates. Before we go should BE, it’s what we expect of Function each and every day, how we into the New Year preparing for Key every leader, Soldier and Civilian are projected to the combat arms Resolve 17 it is imperative we take within our organization. Each and that we support is important. We advantage of the time that we have every one of you should know each must be professional and most of all to ensure our personal readiness is of those tenants, and why they are credible. Know WHAT a Red Dragon good to allow us the ability to surge important. As an organization that is…and strive to be that each and and Fight Tonight if we need to! must do our Intelligence Warfighting every day! As we move into New Year’s many of you will have personal resolutions. But I would ask you to go into 2017 refreshed, renewed and grateful. 2016 was a rough year for many. It was plagued with political strife, unrest in our nation, conflicts around the globe, natural disasters and humanitarian crises. While we can’t impact those challenges in our day to day life, what we can do is have the perspective to be grateful for what we DO have. Gratitude for what you may have achieved in 2016 and the intention that you want to set to be positive and successful in 2017. Have a great holiday season and remember, in everything that you do-you ARE a Red Dragon each and every day and represent each one of us! RD7 Command Sgt. Maj. Julie A. M. Guerra talks about the many opportunities and benefits of being stationed in South Korea on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, November 18. (Photo by Pfc. Hunter Xue)
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Hispanic Heritage month
The 501st Military Intelligence Brigade hosts the 2016 Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate the important of the Hispanic community in the United States Army at Yongsan, South Korea, October 14. (Photo courtesy of the 8th Army PAO)
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nco Induction Ceremony
The 501st Military Intelligence Brigade hosts a Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony for all of the Noncommissioned Officers that needed to be inducted at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, October 27. (U.S. Army photos by Pfc. Hunter Xue and Spc. Jordan S. Pryce)
Courageous Channel
Soldiers and Family members from the 501st Military Intelligence Brigade, took part in the 2016 Courageous Channel exercise at the Noncombatant Evacuation Operation Center at Yongsan, South Korea, November 3rd. (U.S. Army photos by Pfc. Hunter Xue and Spc.Jordan S. Pryce.)
Brigade Run & Org Day
Soldiers from the 501st Military Intelligence Brigade conducted a Brigade run and participated in an Organization Day on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, November 22. (U.S. Army photos by Spc. Jordan S. Pryce and Pfc. Hunter Xue)
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Headquarters & Headquarters Company “WREAK HAVOC” ------Maintaning unit Readiness and Developing Our Leaders Story By: Capt. Tae Ha Sgt. Ricardo Ortiz empowers HHC Soldiers, trusting them to accomplish communication tasks following his instruction during HHC’s Commo Rodeo on 11 October. Headquarters and Headquarter (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Sasha Wilson) Company, 501st Military Intelligence and maintenance of over 90% of communications equipment, HHC Brigade started the new fiscal year the Company’s communications executed its quarterly Commander’s off right by conducting a number equipment while simultaneously Priority Training Event at the Air of trainings and events to increase providing both instruction based and Assault Obstacle Course in Camp unit readiness and support the hands-on training for HHC Soldiers. Hovey on 18 October in support of development of both junior and senior Soldiers built confidence in their the Company’s Mission Essential leaders within the Company. The first ability to operate a SINCGARS ASIP Task List and required Army Warrior quarter captured a variety of events in radio in Single-Channel mode resulting Tasks. HHC Soldiers gained experience support of HHC’s mission to provide in a secure communications check in operating tactical vehicles and personnel, operational, logistical, with a distant convoy and refined communications equipment, administrative, and communication skills in voice communications using efficiently donning their M50 support in order to allow Mission proper call signs, call sign sequence, protective masks and Joint Service Command of the Brigade. At the prowords, and phonetic alphabet and Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology beginning of October, HHC conducted numerals. in the event of a CBRN emergency, a Communications Rodeo, or ‘Commo Following the maintenance and correctly evaluating a casualty Rodeo,’ that allowed for testing and training on the Company’s using the Army’s eight step method.
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The exercise provided hands-on approachable when interacting with training that allowed Soldiers to learn their junior enlisted Soldiers, while and operate specific systems and senior leaders are responsible for effectively manage the evacuation providing clear guidance and direction process in the event of an emergency to empower their Soldiers to act and situation. Soldiers also gained create freely in a moral and ethical experience by providing security at environment. The event prompted the AP5 site and at the base defense trust and confidence across HHC’s locations. formation of leaders to promote a In support of developing our culture of strong character in support Company leadership, 501st MI BDE of organizational morale, cohesion, Chaplain, Chaplain Martin S. Cho, teamwork, and ultimately, mission held a Character Under Construction accomplishment. luncheon with HHC’s non- Finally, HHC has also taken many 501st MI BDE Deputy Commander, Lt. Col. Yusha Ali and Pfc. Jedidiah Lay rally in a friendly competition through the Air Assault Obstacle Course during this quarter’s commissioned officers and command steps to bolster its Family Readiness CPTE, boosting Soldier morale. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Nicholas Jones) team that focused heavily on the Group, using Courageous Channel The Company’s culminating event importance of integrity and flexibility 2016 as an opportunity to reach out challenged Soldiers to overcome the when dealing with issues of character to the families of service members obstacles on the Air Assault course, and values, specifically addressing the in an effort to create a stronger to include the infamous ‘Tough One’ intricate subject of suicide. The open and more resilient community. requiring Soldiers to advance up to discussion encouraged all leaders HHC FRG’s quarterly meetings are 33ft by way of rope and ladder before to explore, share, and harness their open to families and single Soldiers climbing down a cargo net to safety own values and beliefs on the topic alike, and I would like to provide an on the other side. The event allowed in order to establish self-awareness opportunity for all stateside family Soldiers to build confidence in their and the impact that different levels members a chance to stay current leadership who acted as safeties and of leadership have on subordinates. on HHC successes as well as FRG provided guidance on the physically For example, Chaplain Cho gracefully events by visiting our Facebook and mentally trying obstacles, explained how junior leaders page at https://www.facebook.com/ fostering unit esprit de corps and should strive to remain flexible and HHC-501st-MI-BDE-276134221722. increasing Soldier morale. From 30 October to 4 November, HHC, 501st Military Intelligence Brigade supported the peninsula wide exercise, Courageous Channel 16, by setting up, spearheading, and manning the AP5 site for noncombatant evacuation operations in conjunction with base defense. Noncombatants received briefs in both English and Hangul on movement through the site and advanced through a series of medical and security screenings, demonstrations of donning CBRN equipment, and enrollment in the
Noncombatant Tracking System. HHC Soldiers perform push-ups as a single unit during tactical PRT this quarter in order to develop a positive team environment. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Sony Chery)
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3rd Mi Battalion "WINGED VIGILANCE" S Task Force Smith Staff Ride
Story By: Capt. Etienne Jeanjacques Over 40 Officers, Warrant Officers and NCOs from 3rd Attendees read essays of the official history of the 1950 Battle of Osan, about the strategic context of the Korean War and Eighth Army’s readiness to conduct combat Military Intelligence Battalion operations in 1950. (U.S. Army Photo) took part in a staff ride to the Professional Development (LPD) This preparation provided each Task Force Smith memorial in at the UN Forces First Battle attendant the historical context Osan on 2 November 2016. The Memorial Museum in Osan, to appreciate the decisions and memorial, which is located at the Korea in order to critically motivations of leaders during UN Forces First Battle Memorial examine the history of US Army the terrain walk throughout Museum provided leaders an readiness, combat operations, the battlefield. Afterwards, the opportunity to critically examine and US-ROK relations. Over 40 participants discussed the role the role of readiness and combat 3d MI officers, WOs and SNCOs that accurate reporting, honest operations, at the onset of the attended. communication and disciplined Korean War. The event was Prior to the event, attendees initiative played in the battle, and planned and led by Soldiers read essays of the official history their relevance to the Battalion throughout the battalion and of the 1950 Battle of Osan, today. augmented by the 2nd Combat about the strategic context In order to prepare for the Aviation Brigade S2. On 2 of the Korean War and Eighth Staff Ride, 3d MI leaders read November 2016, 3d MI BN (AE) Army’s readiness to conduct the official history of the 1950 conducted a Staff Ride as Leader combat operations in 1950. Battle of Osan, where elements
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Officers, Warrant Officers and NCOs from the 3rd Military Intelligence Battalion took part in a staff ride to the Task Force Smith memorial in Osan on 2 November 2016. (U.S. Army Photo) of the US Army faced the Korean non-attending Soldiers (due to to speak up to higher headquarters People’s Army (KPA) for the first mission), to hold a second iteration when you do not have enough time. They also read a brief essay in the Spring of 2017 . The Staff Intel, manning, support, and about the state of readiness in Ride was highly educational for all equipment. This would fall into the 8A in 1950. At the Memorial, personnel who attended. They also Duty in today’s 7 Army values. they discussed the strategic enjoyed the serious discussions of Leadership is the ability to speak to context of the Korean War, the US military history. The discussions your superior with your concerns. course of the battle while walking were within the BDE Commander The LPD highlighted failures the battlefield and experiencing theme centered on integrity and leaders had with communication the terrain, and asked whether how Leadership deals with issues and the fortitude it took to ensure the 8A of 1950 was read—or of character, and values. Highlights guidance was met, especially when not—for the Korean War. of the discussion were the strength intent is not clear. The quality of the instruction and professionalism of both the facilitators and the attendees made this training event beneficial. The Brigade Commander’s theme of integrity was reinforced by focusing on the character and values of the leaders of TF Smith. Attendees gained appreciation for their military heritage by actually walking on the battlefield. The success of the Staff Ride was Attendees walks throughout the terrain of the battlefield. (U.S. Army Photo) highlighted by the request by
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368th Mi Battalion "VANGUARD OF THE PACIFIC" ------368th MI BN nominates its Best Warriors for FY17 Story By: Command Sgt. Maj. Geoffrey Krueger
This weekend, the 368th MI BN conducted its annual Best Warrior Competition (BWC) at Spc. Fong from Bravo Company, 368th MI Battalion administers first aid to a casualty at the 368th MI Battalion Best Warrior Competition. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Camp Parks, California. The Wesley Holland) event was planned to take place The competition kicked off Upon completion of the over a Battle Assembly weekend early Saturday morning with mystery event, competitors so as to maximize our Soldiers’ an APFT and transitioned into completed a road march with limited Annual Training days a mystery event consisting 35 pound rucksacks from for mission/exercise support, of a memorization and recall the garrison area to the land resulting in a short, but intense exercise. While still recovering navigation site and transitioned competition. In addition to from the APFT, competitors right into the day land the competitive aspect of this were given 30 seconds to view navigation course. Following event, the BWC also provides a collection of items laid out on land navigation, competitors Battalion’s NCOs an opportunity a poncho, then tested on their were tested on a variety of to plan and conduct a complex ability to recall the items they Army Warrior Tasks before training event. viewed after running a half mile. onward road march to the
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be commissioned as a Military Intelligence Officer upon graduation. Sgt. Kabambawakabamba of HHD won the NCO category. Sgt. Kabambawakabamba immigrated to the United States from the Democratic Republic of Congo and enlisted in the Army Reserve as a 92Y Unit Supply Specialist. After being accepted into the Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) program, 368th MI Battalion Best Warrior Competition winner Pfc. Zhao during the ruck march event. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Wesley Holland) Sgt. Kabambawakabamba was range. The rifle range at Camp staff tallied the scores and the assigned to the 368th MI BN. Parks is closed so zeroing and winners were announced. He holds a Master’s Degree in qualification was conducted in Pfc. Zhao of Charlie Company Marketing and E-Commerce from the EST 2000. won the Soldier category. Pfc. École Pigier Rabat in Morocco and When competitors completed Zhao is a 35M Human Intelligence intends on making the Army his rifle qualification, they Collector and is a student in his career. transitioned back to the garrison freshman year at the University Pfc. Zhao and Sgt. area for Defense Advanced GPS of California, Berkeley where Kabambawakabamba will Receiver (DAGR) familiarization he is studying Political Science. advance to the 648th Regional prior to conducting a timed night Pfc. Zhao is simultaneously Support Group BWC, which takes urban orienteering course. As enrolled in the ROTC program at place in Florence, Arizona during soon as the competitors finished UC Berkeley and would like to March 2017. the orienteering course, they completed a series of tasks on the SINCGARS to close out the day. The BWC culminated on Sunday morning with an appearance board chaired by the Battalion CSM and paneled by the company First Sergeants. Competitors were graded on their appearance, bearing, and military knowledge. Upon 368th MI Battalion Competitors for the Best Warrior Competition. From left to right: Pfc. Grider, Pfc. Zhao, Spc. Fong, Spc. Fortney, Cpl. Follo, Sgt. Kabambawakabamba. completion of the board, BWC (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Wesley Holland)
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Story By: Capt. Chason A. Harper
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” -Hellen Keller One of the greatest challenges of leadership is building a team that is not only competent at their given tasks, but can also act for the Sgt. 1st Class Vincent C. Floyd briefs soldiers on how to properly set up equipments during a field training. (U.S. Army Photo) good of their fellow Soldiers. peers and their leadership. Carroll for their Commander’s Soldiers in the military start Even if a Soldier is fully Priority Training Week (CPTW) out assigned to a unit where competent at their job, in to train on Army Warrior they most likely do not know today’s modern military that Tasks and build just such anyone. They arrive and Soldier will fail if they are not a team. All of the training learn their positions, and a part of a cohesive team that events built upon skills that soon begin the hard work of stands for a common set of the Soldiers were already accomplishing their mission. values. familiar with; they practiced However somewhere along From 16 NOV to 18 NOV, the various basic Soldiering skills the way, they have to come BLADES of B/524, 532nd MI testing their ability to shoot, together as a team with their BN came together at Camp move, communicate, and
Volume 1, Issue 5 | December 2016 The Dragon Flyer 17 survive. To inspire the Soldiers to do their best in the events, the command team built challenges and contests into the training to not only make it fun, but encourage them to compete with one another and give their all. The Soldiers were pushed to do their best and work as a team to win incentives for the next events and prove their skill. As predicted, the Soldiers took the competitions VERY seriously, but ironically it is that very same competitive spirit that helped build them as a team. They cheered when their group was doing well and they shouted encouragement to their fellow Soldiers, urging them not to give up when they fell behind. They showed loyalty Soldiers assigned to the 532nd MI Battlion installs a OE-254 radio antenna. (U.S. Army Photo) to each other, and integrity by adhering to the rules of the from the command team, we woods. They were bruised competition, even when they attempted to have a barbeque from running, and setting thought no one was watching. to let off some steam and up radio antennae, and Through their hard work and talk about the usefulness of being pelted with paintballs. competition they built a team the training. However, the However, they all left with based around character. weather turned south and it smiles on their faces, and At the end of the week, the began to rain. That did not not one of them felt like they leadership pulled the BLADES put a damper on the Soldiers weren’t a part of a team – a together and discussed the spirits. The Soldiers were team with the shared belief events of the CPTW. After wet and cold from the rain of hard work builds character. the AAR and a few words and from low crawling in the
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Story By: 2nd. Lt. Kaylar Masellas Of all the facets of character, integrity is the most critical because it is the foundation that builds valuable trust between leaders and subordinates. ADP 6-22 states that, “doing the right thing is good. Doing the right thing for the right reason and with the right goal is better.” In today’s world, Soldiers assigned to the 532nd MI Battlion salute the colors during a assumption of responsibility on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, November 21. (U.S. Army Photo) there seems to be a misconception that people can get away with put on a radar and constantly being It is unrealistic to believe that no compromising acts as long as they are watched and evaluated. If the unit one makes mistakes, however, it is carried out in secret, that however, is does something spectacular, it may get important to have the strength of not the case. The military is a close knit overlooked since people tend to focus character to learn from those mistakes community where the people that are on negative events and lose site of the and seek self-improvement. No one is your co-workers are also your closest positive ones. With that being said, the perfect, but identifying and accepting friends, peers, or even confidants. individual has not only created a new that you made a mistake is just as good While you may be committing an act reputation for themselves, but they as not having made the mistake in the that compromises your integrity, you have created a new reputation for the first place. It means that you were are inadvertently damaging the Soldier entire unit. able to learn something while also to your left and right by forcing them to Theorists believe that there are two maintaining your integrity. question their own integrity because critical components of integrity. The Everyone is looked at as a leader or they were a bystander during the first is the adherence to a moral or role model in one aspect or another act. This cancerous effect can end up ethical principle, both of which implies in their lives, whether it be a Soldier leading to a more serious judgement a philosophical understanding of the singing cadence during a battalion of a person’s character. Now their reason integrity exists. Integrity is not run or a Soldier helping a peer get to personnel courage, and even honor, just a word in the Army values, it is their room safely after a night out. We are being questioned. This downward a statement by the army promising consistently influence those around us spiral of events ends up having a that a Soldier knows what is right and by the words we speak, and the actions larger effect on the unit because in what is wrong. It says that Soldiers we take without even knowing it. Next the Army the negative actions of understand and abide by the rules time you are faced with a decision, take one casts a shadow over the positive and laws in place to protect the people a second to step back and ask yourself, actions of many. Once an integrity they swore an oath to defend. The “Will people look up to me as a positive violation is identified, that unit is second is the pursuit of understanding. influence if I do this?”
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Capt. Paul B. Lovett Soldiers of GCC-CACC celebrating the conclusion of the ROK/US Friendship Day on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, October 18. (U.S. Army Photo by WO1 Andrea Swope) On October 18th, 2016 Soldiers, warrant officers, and officers from Bravo The US-ROK Friendship Day began forced to face off in a three-legged race Company, 532nd Military Intelligence with an introduction by the GCC-CACC to choose a winner. Here again the White Battalion participated in a combined Commander ROK Colonel Chang Ryul Lee. Tigers were initially very successful and ROK - US Friendship Day. The event His introduction set the groundwork for the took an impressive lead, but after a few strengthened the partnership among rest of the competition. He emphasized stumbles the Blue Dragons came back to US and ROK Soldiers through sports and to both US and ROK participants the cross the finish line as overall winners. friendly competition. This event is the integrity and fierce competitive spirit of The Friendship Day then culminated result of the unique position the Theater our combined team. The Soldiers then in a massive combined BBQ introducing Analysis and Control Element (ACE) is in divided into two teams - White Tigers and newer US Soldiers to Korean dishes and as a member of the Ground Component Blue Dragons. Each team included both culture after a full day of sports. This Command – Combined Analysis and American and Korean Soldiers playing friendly setting allowed the Soldiers time Control Center (GCC-CACC). ROK and US side by side. The event began with a full to integrate more with their counterparts Soldiers work together on a daily basis in length soccer match. After two hours and on a personal level, after bonding on a the GCC-CACC to conduct analysis and ten shared goals, the White Tigers were competitive level. develop intelligence products important able to pull ahead of the Blue Dragons This event was a resounding success. to both countries. These non-mission with a final goal that won them the game. Not only did it get partner nations together related interactions are critical to the GCC- Once concluded, Friendship Day moved in a combined friendly competition, the CACC’s success, and the developing and from the soccer field to the basketball event highlighted that even though the maintaining of our teamwork is critical to court of the nearby Zoeckler Gym where GCC-CACC is made up of a diverse group its ongoing success. The US-ROK Friendship they continued the event with a fiercely of individuals who were raised in nations Day is one of many events that allows both played basketball game. Despite the White thousands of miles apart, and from American and Korean Soldiers to improve Tiger's early lead during the game, the Blue extremely diverse cultures; it is a well- already positive working relationships and Dragons were able to stage a come-back functioning organization that is perfectly espirit de corp in a less formal and much and ultimately won the event. This created set up for achieving our common mission. more relaxed environment. a tie between the two teams, who were Katchi Kaptshida!
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719th Mi Battalion "SILENT WARRIORS" ------Integrity and How Leadership Deals with
Soldiers assigned to the 719th MI Battlion conducts Marine physical training on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, October 26. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Jordan S. Pryce) Issues of faith shown to that individual by their in BCT, AIT or as late as their first duty peers and superiors. A leader, be they a station. This change could have been so low-level first line E-5 who spends their profound at times that the persons’ very Character days leading small squads or teams or a outlook on life and personal values see higher-ranking senior level NCO, must be changes for the better. But beyond the able to have faith in the abilities, character military life there are other things that and Values and values of those individuals placed in affect our character and values. their care. Anyone can make a mistake, Religion, family, culture, these are all Story By: we as humans are fallible and have the thing that have a huge impact on how capacity to learn from those mistakes in we act, react and enact our core beliefs. Pfc. Brian Longo order to become better. However when we But as Soldiers we have another doctrine Merriam-Webster defines the word lie about our errors, when we purposely that guides us and lays a foundation for Integrity as: “A firm adherence to a code attempt to conceal them in order to avoid how we should live our daily lives. The of especially moral or artistic values”. conflict, discipline or corrective actions, it Seven Army Values: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Integrity is named as one of the seven is impossible for our leadership to address Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal core Army values every U.S. Soldier should issues that can be small and isolated or Courage. These seven core values set the aspire to and hold dear. It is, as my Senior systemic and detrimental to morale, good basis of how all Command teams gauge Drill Sergeant told us many times the “… order and discipline. This is where the true their troops. It is what Commanders use ability for you, as an individual, to do what worth of individual integrity can become as a basis when approving awards. What you know to be morally and spiritually a factor. all soldiers, knowingly or not, look for in correct. To do the right thing at all times, It was recently said to me- “You can work the person to their left and right. It has but especially when you think or know that on your character and values, but you can’t been drilled into us since day one and will no one else is looking.” fix a lack of integrity.” I can see why this continue to be our guiding light through There is a direct correlation that can may be a prevailing sentiment through the duration of our military careers, be it be identified when a Soldier or civilian the ranks and masses. We, as military one contract or a 20 year commitment. I has an abundance or lack of integrity. It is professionals, young and old, have seen find it truly meaningful that Integrity has easily identifiable in the mannerisms and impressive transformations by individuals its just place among our Army Values.
Volume 1, Issue 5 | December 2016 The Dragon Flyer 21 Alpha Company SSSS "RISE ABOVE" VV Leadership Story By: Spc. Ralph C. Brown The timeless question of what is leadership can be answered best by one of the oldest professions, the profession of arms. While a common definition of leadership is motivating an individual or group of individuals to achieve a specific goal through a concerted effort; I believe that true leadership is the ability to have Soldiers willing to follow you into the face of death through the confidence and respect that they have for you. There is no greater test of leadership and trust than the crucible of combat and the imminent 719th MI Battlion Commander Lt. Col. Karen E. Hobart talks to the Soldiers about how great leadership can inspire soldiers, Camp Humphreys, South Korea, October 4. mortal danger that it presents. In this (Photo courtesy of the Visual Information Branch) environment, it is imperative that one has the message that these words were trying Leadership is an unstated contract the utmost confidence that the person to convey. He is a Vietnam War veteran where physical and emotional needs of leading them is not only capable, but also and was critically wounded as an airborne an individual are met in order to allow proficient in the skills and tactics that their infantryman. His short time as a Sergeant that individual to achieve; not to achieve survival relies upon. While some people in that combat environment gave him the specific goal presented to them but naturally exude the aura of leadership, valuable wisdom that he was trying to to achieve the extraordinary in every other individuals must develop and hone instill in me, and I believe now I can grasp possible aspect. To incite them to achieve the characteristics of a leader. at the message that was so veiled when it excellence for themselves, the group they Being a leader is not easy. It is easy was first introduced. If you truly need to belong to, the tasks presented to them, to be concerned with only yourself and rely on people when everything is on the and for ideals such as honor, loyalty, and what is good for you. While being a line, you need to not just carry favor with freedom is the essence of leadership. leader means not only being mindful of them but truly care for them and about True leadership transcends having people the greater good and ultimate objective, them. You must start with their basic just follow your orders, it actually enables but also the welfare of those you lead. needs continuing through the hierarchy them to anticipate your orders and My father told me once that if you keep of their needs and culminating in self- willfully want to preemptively accomplish your men dry, warm, and fed that they actualization where you won’t have to every task within and even exceeding will die for you, and that making sure they ask them to make the ultimate sacrifice in their ability to meet the expectations you have dry socks can mean the difference the accomplishment of what is necessary. have of them. More importantly these between life and death. I was young and The ultimate goal is to have them willingly are expectations that they now have of could not fully comprehend the gravity of demand that of themselves. themselves.
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Intelligence Battalion were NCOs wanted to ensure she did Stranded there. not get stranded again later that U.S. Embassy That night Staff Sergeant night on her way home, and Anthony Ferris, Sergeant Jong offered their phone numbers in Employee Yim, and Sergeant Young Lee case she needed to get a hold were departing the Collier of them and require additional Witnesses Field House Gym on USAG- assistance. Yongsan after assisting Soldiers During the ordeal, U.S. Navy Act of and Families during the Captain Glen Leverette, Deputy COURAGEOUS CHANNEL NEO Commander of the Combined Character Exercise. The NCOs noticed Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), Story By: a civilian in the parking lot noticed the Soldiers offering Capt. Grady Robbins who was having issues with assistance. He was immediately her vehicle. They immediately impressed by their actions. It We have all experienced that offered their assistance, and was cold and late, and no one frustrating moment when we Staff Sergeant Ferris brought would have given them a second are ready to go home after a his car over with jumper cables. look for taking the easy wrong long day at work and realize When attempts to jump the instead of the hard right. Capt. that when we get to our vehicle, vehicle failed, they coordinated Leverette was moved by this act it will not start. The situation to have a local company bring of character and asked that they can be compounded if you are out a tow truck. All three NCOs get in touch with him so he could in a foreign nation and do not are Korean linguists and were properly recognize them. Capt. understand the process to call able to facilitate communication Leverette reached out to the B for assistance. An employee between the tow truck operator Co command team to express of the U.S. Embassy’s Political and the civilian. The tow his gratitude and offered to have Department experienced truck operator was able to the Soldiers come by his office such an incident on a cold successfully repair the vehicle at CNFK Headquarters so he night on November 2, 2016. and get it running. Even though could present the three Soldiers Fortunately, three Soldiers from the vehicle was operational, the with his coin of excellence. Bravo Company, 719th Military
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The following week the three Soldiers and the B Co command team reported to Capt. Leverette’s office where he spoke to the group about the impact their act of duty had on the greater community. Even though the Soldiers remained modest and only saw themselves as helping another stranded person, Capt. Leverette expounded that their hospitality was symbolic of the Alliance and relationship between USFK and the U.S. Embassy here in Korea. The Soldiers’ act put a positive perspective into that individual’s mind of the character of U.S. Army Soldiers and military personnel as a whole. Their selfless act of service is a contributing factor that builds upon the already unified effort in Korea to strengthen the Alliance and maintain the armistice. These Soldiers’ sense of integrity and compassion is a reflection of the brigade’s emphasis on character and living the Army Values. While many may see it as a simple random act of kindness, it is indicative of a broader concept that these Soldiers positively represented the character of their unit, the
Army, and the armed forces in Picture: From left to right are Sgt. Jong Yim, Sgt. Young Lee, CAPT Glen Leverette, Staff Sgt. Anthony Ferris. (U.S. Army Photo by Capt. Grady Robbins) Korea.
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Wise Choices good and evil. We are still in the reality of facing numerous choices between good and Story By: evil today in every waking moment. Today, the greed for material pleasures, Chaplain Martin S. Cho deceit, and traps of temptation seek us every We make countless choices in our lives. day. We all know the negative repercussions From whom to call on the phone to what when we choose greed and lies instead of to eat this evening, from small choices like truth and temperance. And still, sometimes these to the crucial strategic decisions that we cannot fight the temptation and instead determine life or death, we are troubled fall for it, eventually being dragged down a and confused when we face daily choices, road of destruction. both big and small. Imagine an intersection with traffic lights Our human desires are infinite, and the that are broken and you have no one to resources and means to fill that infinite guide you to your destination. Surely, you space are confined which makes choosing Therefore, when greed of material are confused not sure what to do, whether problematic. In fact, we live our lives in wealth and pleasure take control of our to stop or go, and which way to go. order to maximize satisfaction through expectations, our expectations become The same is true of our lives. In order to the very best choices. But, realistically it is higher and will demand greater pleasure. keep us from the temptations of this world, very difficult to be satisfied by every choice Each time our expectations are not met, that is in order to choose temperance and we make. Also, the choices we make to we experience disappointment and truth instead of falsehood and greed at maximize satisfaction are not always wise. disappointments lead to a deterioration of every moment, we need absolute truth to Barry Schwartz, a renowned psychologist life. lead us to goodness instead of evil. and professor, wrote of some useful tips in Therefore, when we set our expectations In order to buy something, we conduct making wise choices in his book The Paradox appropriately, our quality of life can research, ask people around, and study of Choice. I would like to share three of improve. in depth the customer ratings. We put so those tips: The third is "Always be grateful for the much effort into purchasing our material The first is: "Be satisfied with enough, choices you’ve made". Some people always goods because we don’t want to regret and not the best." For example, if I want complain about the choices they’ve made. it. Unfortunately, we do not pay nearly as to buy the best clothes, I would compare Such a person cannot be happy. Of course, much attention and effort into what life merchandise and prices in many places to we will not be 100% satisfied with our goals we will pursue and what kind of life choose the best, and still be able to regret choices, but we will be more satisfied when we want to live. my purchase. But, a satisfied person is we make an effort to be less disappointed Just as traffic lights and maps guide us content with what he or she has chosen and and practice seeing the positive things and with wise choices, our 'absolute truths and is not stressed by the thought of something being thankful no matter what. standards' will guide our lives in a safe and else that might’ve been better, and carries In the Bible, the first story about humans satisfying way. Fortunately, the absolute no regrets in the decision that has already also begins with choice. God gave human truth and standards are in front of us and been made. beings free will to choose for themselves. all we have to do is choose it. The second is "make appropriate Man, who has free will has fallen into I hope that you will all be fully satisfied this expectations”. Our desires are endless. temptation and chose to eat the fruit of new year with every choice you will make.
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for being grateful and a season of giving. military installation programs (youth The Everyone should consider continuing their sports, theater productions, FRGs, generosity after the holiday season, it church/religious activities, boy scouts/ Pursuit of could have lasting long-term life benefits. girl scouts, etc.) rely on the time and “A recent study by the researchers at the generosity of our volunteers. Through London School of Economics examined volunteerism one can make new friends, Happiness– the relationship between volunteering strengthen existing relationships, and and the measure of happiness in a large expand their network. Volunteerism group of American adults and found the Volunteering as a family can have a more people volunteered, the happier positive impact on your children’s lives. Story By: they were” (Segal & Robinson, 2016). Studies have shown that volunteering as Volunteering has many benefits: a youth can lead to a higher quality of life Jenniffer Corriea 1) Volunteering connects you to others as an adult. It can have a positive impact Family Readiness Support Assistant 2) Volunteering is good for your mind on grades, self-esteem, and social skills. and body (Moeller, 2012). The first snow fell in Korea over the 3) Volunteering can advance your Research has shown that in addition to long Thanksgiving weekend; the holiday career social benefits, volunteering can have an season is definitely upon us. During 4) Volunteering brings fun and impact on one’s health. There is a strong this time, many have and will open fulfillment to your life relationship between volunteering and their homes to co-workers, friends, and Volunteering allows you to connect health; “those who volunteer have lower even complete strangers. Others will to your community and make it a better morality rates, greater functional ability, volunteer their time to their community place. This is particularly true as members and lower rates of depression later in and religious organizations. This is a time of the military community. Many of our life than those who do not volunteer” (Corporation for National and Community Services, 2007). So get out there and volunteer! Check out www.myarmyonesource.com for volunteer opportunities. Utilize VMIS (Volunteer Management Information System) to log your hours.
Works Cited: Corporation for National and Community Service, Office of Research and Policy Development. The Health Benefits of Volunteering: A Review of Recent Research, Washington, DC 2007. Moeller, P. (2012, April 4). Why helping others makes us happy. Retrieved November 28, 2016, from http://money. usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2012/04/04/ why-helping-others-makes-us-happy Segal, J., & Robinson, L. (2016, October). Volunteering and its surprising benefits. Retrieved November 28, 2016, from http://www. helpguide.org/articles/work-career/volunteering-and-its-surprising- benefits.htm#resources
Volume 1, Issue 5 | December 2016 26 The Dragon Flyer Brigade Judge Advocate XXXXXCCCX X -- Kiddy Car Airlift December 20, 1950
The saving of lives, which would otherwise been lost… has its own reward, which is not measured in dollars, prestige, or goodwill.” January 2001, Chaplain Blaisdell visits Uijeongbu, South Korea, surrounded by some of the rescused orphans and their Family members. -Col (Ret) Rusell L. Blaisdell Credit Photo to Stars & Stripes. Air Force chaplain credited with saving children honored at Gwangju, Franklin Fisher, May 3, 2008. Addressing Kiddy Car Airlift as masses of Chinese and North Korean administering to Airmen, both men forces stormed southward toward the also attempted to lessen trauma for In addition to highlighting timely legal South Korean capital. Five days before thousands of Korean children orphaned guidance or trends, I often also like to Christmas, an Air Force chaplain and by the war. They gathered local social recite local history to remind Red Dragon his assistant began an airlift operation workers and medical personnel, and Soldiers of why we serve in Republic that flew close to 1,000 Korean orphans collected donations of money, clothes, of Korea (ROK). This is particularly to safety on Jeju Island. Against their and medicine, to help the Fifth Air notable during the holiday season personal safety, against the odds, and Force Orphanage. The Fifth Air Force when many are away from Family sometimes against orders, they show also closely supported the separate and friends. Such reminders provide humanity triumphs even in the most Seoul Orphans Center. Together, these context for our presence and the good inhumane of times. orphanages housed countless children relationship we continue to have with On 1 December 1950, following that momentarily gave them respite from the host nation. One instance of this the success of Operation Chromite the sorrow of lost parents and provided close bond grew 66 years ago where a earlier in September that saw the caring attention from compassionate brief miracle occurred at what is now recapture of Seoul from North Korean individuals. An excerpt from the Pacific Gimpo International Airport in Seoul. In communists, Lt.Col. Russell K. Blaisdell, Stars and Stripes, December 1950, reads: December 1950, United Nations Forces the staff chaplain for the Fifth Air Force, Fifth Airmen Adopt Whole Orphanage were on an hurried withdraw from Seoul arrived in the capital with his assistant GI's Touched By Plight of Kids Left SSgt Merle “Mike” Y. Strang. While Homeless in Wake of Reds
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First, CH Blaisdell arranged for eventually brought the packed orphans a Korean Navy landing ship (LSTs) to Gimpo Airbase. at Incheon Harbor to transport the Two hours late, and exhausted, orphanages’ children and staff. On CH Blaisdell must have experienced December 15, 1950, 950 children and unimaginable relief when he saw the 110 workers moved from Seoul to airplanes had waited for the children. Incheon. LSTs were only able to dock By what is now known as the Kiddy Car twice a day during high tide. But for Airlift, close to a thousand orphans were four days, the ship did not come. When able to safely arrive at Jeju Island where a ship appeared to be available, they they were met by many local citizens were inexplicably denied boarding by to welcome the children to their new "Operation Long John" where about 1,000 sets of long johns were sent from US Forces in Japan to Chaplain Blaisdell in Seoul orphans. (Photo from the archives of the harbor’s senior logistics officer in temporary home. Seoul would fall to Chaplain Russell L. Blaisdell, USAF.) charge. In desperation, accompanied the communists again approximately The American servicemen's love for by SSgt Strang, CH Blaisdell returned two weeks later on 4 January 1951. children has become almost legendary to Seoul’s Gimpo Airbase (now Gimpo I hope Red Dragon Soldiers can in foreign lands. International Airport) and pled with the appreciate the impact individuals such From a pat on the head and a stick of Fifth Air Force Chief of Operations for an as CH Blaisdell, SSgt Strang, and others chewing gum to good food, clothes and airlift. He received a commitment of 16 with him, had on creating the strong a warm bed, soldiers and airmen have C-54 Skymaster aircraft leaving the next bond between the US and the ROK. always befriended little children. morning at 8:00am, but nothing more. During this holiday season, while many Moved by the sight of dirty and ragged CH Blaisdell would doom the children of us cannot be with Family or friends, little boys and girls wandering the streets, to disaster if he missed these flights on do understand that your service here men of Fifth Air Force headquarters took December 20, 1950. strengthens this international alliance. them under their wings. Until such time CH Blaisdell’s newest obstacle now Know that your efforts are genuinely as a home could be found for them the was to find transportation to take the noticed, not just by your supervisors, children ate in the mess halls and slept children and orphanage personnel to commanders, or the Army, but also every in the barracks or tents. Gimpo Airbase. He calculated it would day by the ROK citizens who truly value Now, under the supervision of Lt. Col. take 32 truckloads to move everyone us standing shoulder to shoulder with Russell Blaisdell, air chaplain for Fifth Air the 26 miles between Incheon Harbor them against an immediate adversary Force in Korea, orphans in the care of and Gimpo Airbase. He quickly made just over the horizon. Happy holidays! these airmen are being placed in homes arrangements with the US military and with families who will provide for transportation office at the harbor to them and educate them. provide the trucks starting at 5:30am. Unfortunately, war ravaged on with But in the morning, by 7:00am, no Chinese and North Korean military forces trucks had appeared. CH Blaisdell knew close to re-surrounding Seoul by mid- the Air Force would not let 16 aircraft December 1950. CH Blaisdell knew time idle on the runway and wait for him. was of the essence and quickly began By 8:30am, still no trucks. CH Blaisdell to arrange safe harbor for the orphans then saw several US Marine trucks under his care. He was well-aware of the loading ammunition from a docked severe reprisals the communists have ship. He approached them, pulled enacted on the local people associated rank, and commandeered 14 trucks with the US, including children. CH from the Marines. A Marine colonel Blaisdell was able to find an Air Force angrily rushed towards the chaplain facility on Jeju Island at the southern tip demanding this stop, but CH Blaisdell of Korea to receive the children. But the calmly convinced him to lend trucks. greater problem he faced was how to get To assist, the colonel even ordered his Operation Kiddy Car them there. Credit National Air Museum, http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/FactSheets/ Marines to help with the evacuation that Display/tabid/509/Article/196362/operation-kiddy-car.aspx
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Sexual violence rarely if ever Key take-aways this holiday takes place in isolation. One major season: factor that leads to sexual assault is alcohol abuse. • It is never the victim’s fault that Intoxication and sexual violence they were sexually assaulted after go together, the military recognizes having too much to drink. The this fact and has placed restrictions reason for violence is always the on alcohol consumption for Soldiers actions and responsibility of the Mr. Harry Whipple under the age of 21 years old. abuser. Brigade SHARP Many Soldiers who have been • However, don’t get so intoxicated Response Coordinator victimized by others, often in a very that you can’t defend yourself violent incident, report that the against the violent actions of perpetrator used alcoholic beverages another. as a method to incapacitate them. • If you find yourself in trouble or Other victims have reported that in a situation that is outside of your while they were intoxicated, and control, have the cell phone number unable to defend themselves, they of someone you trust on speed dial. were attacked by a perpetrator. The This may be a friend or a leader in attacker was someone that the victim the unit. may have trusted before the sexual • It is a wise practice to have a SFC Brandon Rhodes assault. designated driver, or to call a taxi, Brigade SHARP instead of driving intoxicated. It is Victim Advocate Due to the increase in sexual violence when alcohol is abused, the also a wise practice to have a friend holiday season has historically high or battle buddy that you can trust to trends in both intoxication and ensure that you return home safe, if sexual assault. there is a possibility that you may have too much to drink.
Alcohol abuse is not an excuse to attack and victimize another person
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