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FRONTLINEServing the Fort Stewa rt and Hunter Army Airfield comm unities (w ww.stewart.a

PRSRT STD U.S. Postag e Pa idPermit no. 43,

Hinesville, Ga . 31314

Vol. 41, Issue 19

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2A Frontline May 24, 2007

Maj. Gen. Rick Lynch3rd Inf. Div. commanding general

139 years ago this month, to honor America’s war dead, General John Logan, thenational commander of the Grand Army of the Republic proclaimed the very first“Memorial Day” with his general order num-ber 11.

Of the fallen Soldiers, Sailors, and Marinesof his day he wrote:

Let us, then, at the time appointed gather

around their sacred remains and garla nd thepassionless mounds above them with thechoicest flowers of spring-time; let us raiseabove them the dear old flag they saved fromdishonor; let us in this solemn presence renew our pledges to aid and assist those whom they have left among us a sacred charge upon anation's gratitude, the Soldier's and Sailor's

and daughters todefend the attrib-utes that make hergreat… freedom,liberty, democracy,and the rule of law.Many neverreturned and it isthose heroes who we pause toremember today.

For nine of those

decades, Dog Faced Soldiershave served ourgreat nation on thefield of battle.Today is no differ-ent.

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Spc. Ricardo Branch1st BCT Public Affairs

RAMADI, Iraq – On the streetsand alleyways of Ramadi, combatunits need the tools necessary tomaintain the fight and continuethe mission.

For the troops of B Company,3rd Brigade Support Battalion,they have to be prepared to liveup to their motto “ready to roll” ata moments notice to deliver valu-able supplies to the units fighting for stability in the city.

The Soldiers lived up to theirmotto by bringing five-thousandpounds of bottled water, foodand vehicle parts to B Company,3rd Battalion, 69th Armor, May 15at Camp Blue Diamond.

“We have to get this to them sothey can continue their mission ”

“Then while I was scanning ahouse it exploded.”

“It was one of those ‘did that just happen?’ moments,” he con-

tinued. “I was wondering if EODdid it … but they were in front of us. We also had a couple of Bradley vehicles hit not even tenminutes later in front of us during that push.”

Although the Soldiers have nothad to deal with small-arms fire, which is a testament of the suc-cess in Ramadi, they are alwaysprepared.

“We’ve been pretty lucky on

our routes because the unitssecuring them have done a realgood job,” Cowling said.

“(But) It doesn’t stop us fromscanning our sectors and being alert for anything suspicious.”

Staff Sgt. Joseph Monroe, theconvoy commander sees the

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4A Frontline May 24, 2007 The

State declares level two drDirectorate of Public WorksPrevention, Compliance Branch

Despite the fact we should be entering the rainy season andhurricane preparedness is on the minds of many Coastal resi-

dents, Georgia has not forgotten the drought it has sufferedover the past several years. As a result of this, the CoastalEmpire, of which Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield are apart, remains under water usage restrictions for outdoor use.On April 18, the Director of the Georgia EnvironmentalProtection Division declared a level-two drought responseacross the state and will require all of Georgia to follow a morestringent outdoor water use schedule.

“Every area of Georgia has been in a persistent and progres-sive drought condition since last June,” said EPD Director, Dr.Carol A Couch. “It’s important that we take steps now to pre-pare for the warm, typically dry summer months.”

The level two drought was declared for all of Georgia. Couchsaid drought conditions will continue to be monitored and shewill confer with the drought response committee again in amonth. Revised drought response declarations will be issuedas necessary.

The current drought level limits outdoor water use to morn-ings only from midnight to 10 a.m. and are restricted to specif-ic days as follows:

• Irrigation of newly installed landscapes is allowed anyof the week, but only during allowed hours for the drouresponse level in effect, for a period of 30 days following inslation.

"The goal is to get all Georgians to manage their outd

water use, even during times of non-drought," Couch "Population growth, combined with inevitable perioddrought, makes water conservation more important tever."

Although the drought conditions seem to change, the nto manage and maintain our limited water supplies does State and local governments in Georgia have been prepafor decades to help meet water supply needs during drousituations and since Georgia’s last major drought during 11988, progress has been made by developing drought congency and emergency plans, as well as adopting local onances to impose water restrictions.

Fort Stewart's forester, Tommy Hilliard, commented atMay 16 meeting of the Environmental Quality ConCommittee, that conditions are the worst that he has sthem since the 1950s when the Okefenokee Swamp was onfor more than a year. In fact, as of mid-May this year, raihas been 25 inches below normal since January 2006.

Fort Stewart recently had one of its worst wildfires sinceArmy acquired the land in 1941 The Red Cloud Hote

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Spc. Ben Hutto3rd HBCT Public Affairs

FORWARD OPERATING BASE HAMMER,Iraq – Soldiers from C Troop, 3rd Squadron,1st Cavalry Regiment, provided security forlocal road workers as they prepared roadsoutside of Al Zatia, 20 miles east of

Baghdad, May 17.Local civilian contractors were hired to

grade, repair and clean up roads in Al Zatia.The local workers will continue this “routesanitation” project all the way to the townof Sabah Nissan, nine miles east towardBaghdad.

“We are assisting the local population

here,” said Capt. Tavarenel officer for 3/1 Cav.

“We are helping to psafe environment so ensure that the peoptransportation and a cThis project really involved.”

Cav protects road

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Work as a youth volunteerThe American Red Cross Summer Youth Program begins

June 11 and concludes July 20. Applications are availableat the American Red Cross Office, building 253, Suite 2074.Students must complete youth volunteer application

packets and attend orientation by May 31. Work permitsmust be obtained for all youth under the age of 18. Formore information call ARC office at 767-2197.

Healthier Feds initiative targets employeesHealthier Feds provides information and education to

federal employees and retirees about healthy living,greater individual responsibility for personal health, andbest-treatment strategies. For more information visit www.healthierfeds.opm.gov.

Installation offers Vacation Bible School

Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield will sponsor Vacation Bible School. The Stewart camp will be 9 a.m. tonoon, June 4 – 8 and will provide lunch for attendees. TheHunter event is 9 a.m. to noon, June 11 – 15 at the HunterChapel Annex. Both events are available to military dependents, K-6th grade. For more information, contactMike Iliff at 767-9789.

The pools open Saturday - Sept. 3. Daily hours are 1a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Corkan Pool, Bryan Village and HuOutdoor pools.

Stewart

‘Changing your flat’ class offered at LibbyFort Stewart Libby Auto Crafts Center will hold a cla

6 p.m., Friday on learning basic car care principles how to change a flat tire in an emergency situation.more information, call 767-3521.

Youth summer basketball league offeredChild Youth Services is hosting a free summer baske

league for middle school and high school youth, May July 31. Registration is ongoing through Friday. For minformation, call 767-4493.

Go canoeing at Holbrook pondLearn the basics of canoeing 10 a.m., Saturday. T

class will teach the basics of boater safety, basic strand handling. For more information, call 435-8205.

Come to the installation BOSS meetingBetter Opportunities for Single Soldiers will ho

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Katherine Ingram

Staff Judge Advocate

Question:What kinds of problems can

the legal assistance office help me with?

Answer: Legal Assistance offices canhelp with a broad range of issues includ-ing the following:

• Preparing and signing correspon-dence on behalf of an eligible client

• Negotiating with another party orthat party’s attorney

• Assistance with preparing legal docu-ments

• When necessary, referring eligiblepersons to a civilian lawyer

• Drafting powers of attorney • Drafting wills• Giving estate planning advice• Reviewing contracts and leases

(before you sign, of course)• Providing notarizations• Assisting with military administrative

Best of all, the services of the legalassistance office are provided to you without charge!

Q: Who is entitled to legal assistance? A: IAW AR 27-3, legal assistance is

available to members of the Armed Forcesof the United States and their Family members, retired military personnel andFamily members, and survivors of mem-bers of the Armed Forces who would beeligible were the Soldiers alive.

Reserve component and NationalGuard personnel on active duty for thirty days or more are also entitled to assis-tance.

Q: I am a 20/20/20 spouse and used toreceive legal assistance but am now toldthat legal assistance will not update my will. Am I entitled to legal assistance.

A: No, 20/20/20 spouses are not entitledto legal assistance. Though you retain anID card, and are entitled to commissary,

Q: I have a civilian court date cing up, can I have a JAG represent m

A: Generally, no. Although all are licensed attorneys, most are

licensed to practice law in the state wthey are stationed.

Q: How do I setup a consulta with a legal assistance attorney?

A: Consultations with attorneyby appointment only.

You can call the Fort Stewart offi767-8809 or 767-8819, or walk intooffice and make an appointment.Fort Stewart legal assistance officelocated in building 621. You can calHunter office at 352-5115, or walk the office and make an appointment

Q: Are there any walk-in services? A: Walk-in services are limit

powers of attorney, notarizations,emergencies. Office hours for thesevices are Monday through Friday 9

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Heroes remembered at WPfc. Amanda McBride4th BCT Public Affairs

The 3rd Infantry Division and Fort Stewart- Hunter Army Airfield honored five fallen heroes with a tree ceremony at

Warriors’ Walk Thursday .Families, friends, Soldiers and strangers bared rain and

smoke to pay tribute to five Soldiers who made the ultimatesacrifice.

Spc. Forrest J. Waterbury, 25, from Wamego, Kan., wasassigned to D Company, 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regimentfrom 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart. Waterbury died March 14 near Ramadi, Iraq when his unitcame in contact with enemy forces using small arms fire.

Waterbury had six years of active duty military service.“Spc. Waterbury was a highly motivated Soldier and took

his job seriously,” said Col. Todd A. Buchs, Fort Stewart and

Hunter Army Airfield garrison commander.The second Soldier honored was Pfc. Joey T. Sams. Sams,22, from Spartanburg, S. C., was assigned to 1st Battalion,15th Infantry Regiment of, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Inf. Div. at FortBenning.

Sams had one year of active duty military service.“Pfc. Sams was a Soldier who knew the meaning of duty,”

said Buchs “He gave one hundred percent in all he did and

“Sgt. Lewis raised the moral of his fellow Soldiers withupbeat personality,” said Buchs.

The fourth Soldier honored was Staff Sgt. Harrison BrBrown, 31, from Prichard, Ala., was assigned to B Comp2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment of

3rd Brigade at Fort Benning. Browndied April 8 in Baghdad, Iraq, when hisunit came in contact with enemy forcesusing improvised explosive devices andsmall arms fire.

Brown had 11 years of active duty military service.

“Staff Sgt. Brown was a devotedSoldier on the job and on the sportsfield.” said Buchs.

David N. Simmons, 20, fromKokomo, Ind., also assigned to B

Company, 2/69 Armor, died April 8 inBaghdad, Iraq, when his unit came incontact with enemy forces using improvised explosive devices and smallarms fire.

Simmons had one year of active duty military service.

“Pfc Simmons was a true example of

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Georgia HOPE Grant offeredThe HOPE Grant is money given by the state of Georgia to

students with financial need to attend vocational/tradeschools. The Grant covers certificate and diploma programs. Any Soldier or Family member of a Soldier who is stationedin Georgia may be eligible. If you are interested in attending a Georgia vocational or trade school, inquire with yourschool's financial advisor or visit the Army Education Centerto speak with a counselor.

18 months of MGIB benefits to go to spousesThe Secretary of the Army has approved the transfer of up

to 18 months of MGIB benefits to spouses as a pilot program.This program became effective July 21, 2006. The program isbound by law to the retention of critical skills. EligibleSoldiers must have enrolled in MGIB on DD Form 2366 upon

advising.

College testing offeredColumbia College is now providing our college testing

vices. More than 70 CLEPs and DSSTs are computer basedimmediate results. CLEP/DSST testing is free to Soldierscosts vary from $80 to $100 per test for civilians. Colum will also be the test proctor for all college distance leartests. There is a $20 fee for registration. Please call 767-7

or 877-3406 for more information.

Upcoming college term dates announcedCentral Texas College, June 4-July 25, Aug. 13-Oct. 6,

2070 at Stewart, 315-4090 at Hunter.Columbia College, June 4-July 25, Aug. 13-Oct. 6, 767-5

at Stewart 352-8635 at Hunter

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Pfc. Gaelen Lowers

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Spc Ben Hutto3rd HBCT Public Affairs

Forward Operating Base Hammer, Iraq – Pfc. Britny Roberts,an intelligence analyst with Headquarters Troop, 3rd Heavy

Brigade Combat Team, wasn’t sure what to expect during herfirst deployment to Iraq.The last thing she expected was to see a Family member liv-

ing on Forward Operating Base Hammer.“I was eating breakfast and this voice behind me asked me

how my food was,” said Roberts with a smile. “I turned aroundand there was my uncle Johnny.”

Johnny King, a civilian Kellogg, Brown and Root environ-mental assessment analyst, has been working in Iraq for three

years. When he walked in the Desert Grille Dining Facilitrecognized Roberts immediately.

“I’ve watched her grow up since she was a baby,” King s“I knew it was her the moment I saw her.”

The two quickly spoke and did what they could to catch

with one another.Both of them have busy schedules that haven’t left thmuch time for an extended Family get-together, but they hmanaged to make time on four more separate occasioncheck on each other and talk.

“We talk about things we are doing and what we are goindo when we go home,” laughed Roberts. “He’s really excabout going fishing with my dad.”

Roberts has always enjoyed her uncle’s company, but adthat growing up she didn’t see a lot of him.

“I have three daughters that will tell you the same thiexplained King. “I joined the Army at age 16 and did 12 yactive duty and eight with the National Guard. I missed t

growing up because the Army kept me so busy.” After King retired from the military, he decided to join

civil service so he could continue to help and be aroSoldiers. After 20 years as a civilian contractor, King ishelping Soldiers as an environmental assessment analysKBR.

“We’ve been out here (FOB Hammer) working to g

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Sgt. Lina Satele2nd BCT Public Affairs

The 3rd Infantry Division’s deploy-ment in support of Operation Iraqi

Freedom V continued May 17, asSoldiers boarded a plane headed forIraq. Over 170 Soldiers left on thisflight, more than 15 from the 2ndBrigade Combat Team.

For Spc. Krista Ceretti, an X-ray technician from C Company, 26thForward Support Battalion, the dura-tion of the deployment doesn’t botherher.

“I’ve been here on Fort Stewart forabout six months and have just gone

through a successful surgery, so I amready to join my buddies forward.”Ceretti said. “There’s only one thing that’s sinking in right now and that’sthe fear of the unknown. But, I know I’ll get over it when I get into theater. Iwant to at least have one deploymentunder my belt before I change over to

becoming an officer.”Like most of the Soldiers, Ceretti

had Family show up at the deploy-ment to say goodbye. Her grandpar-ents drove from Jacksonville, Fla. to

help take some of her belongingshome and to keep her company before she left.

“She came home this weekend tovisit, and spend time with us,” saidJean Gordon, Ceretti’s grandmother. “Ihave five grandchildren and she is theonly one in the service. So of course, we’re here to support her every step of the way.”

For most of the Soldiers heading toIraq on this flight, it will be their first

deployment. Some are leaving pre-cious cargo behind.“She’s only two-weeks-old and

sleeps all the time,” said Pfc. Matthew Poole, B Company 1st Battalion, 30thInfantry Regiment, about his newborndaughter McKenzie.

“I don’t want to leave them ” Poole

said. “I will always cherish the day Ibrought her home. I just wanted to bethere for them and make sure thatthey were settled before I left.”

Poole’s wife plans to relocate back

home to Talladega, Ala. while her hus-band is deployed.

“I’m going to miss him terribly, andI know that he’s doing this for hisFamily, for us,” Jessica Poole said.“When I gave birth, I saw how he wentfrom husband to father in a matter ofseconds, and that I will alwaysremember.”

Although the Soldiers will miss theirfamilies, they understand the calling.

“I know that it’s going to be hot and

I’m probably going to miss all thethings that I took for granted, but Iknow it’s worth it to fight for my coun-try and for something that we believein,” Sgt. Amber Franklin, a medic fromHeadquarters and HeadquartersCompany 2nd BCT, said as she boardsthe bus to Caro gym

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Pfc. Gaelen Lowers3rd Sustainment Bde. Public Affairs

The advance party of the SpecialTroops Battalion, 3rd SustainmentBrigade deployed May 19 from FortStewart in support of OperationIraqi Freedom.

The advance party deploys before

the main body of Soldiers to getinformation and lay the founda-tion.

In the fall of 2002, the DivisionSupport Command deployed insupport of Operation Iraqi FreedomI, earning the Presidential UnitCitation.

The Division Support Command

was re-named the Division SupportBrigade and deployed to Iraq in thefall of 2004 in support of Operation

Iraqi Freedom III.In January 2005 the STB, 3rd

Sustainment Bde. deployed toBaghdad, Iraq as part of Multi-National Division Baghdad in sup-port of Operation Iraqi Freedom III.

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Pfc. Gaelen Lowers3rd Sustainment Bde. Public Affairs

The Special Troops Battalion, 3rdSustainment Brigade held an organi-zational day at the local YMCA May 17

for their Soldiers and Families.There was flag football, dodge ball, adunk tank, swimming, face painting for the kids and even a miniature trainride.

“We wanted to have something for

our Soldiers who are getting ready todeploy,” said STB Command Sgt. Maj.Robert Tolbert. “(It’s) something forthe Soldiers and their Family mem-bers.”

The entire event was mainly set up

by the veterans association, the localcommunity and the STB rear detach-ment, whose job is to take over theresponsibilities of the Soldiers that aredeploying.

“It’s nice to have a day to relax, just

let our hair down and enjoy,” sTolbert.

The advance party for the Sustainment Bde. deployed Mayand the main body leaves at the enMay.

“This will be the last time we cantogether as a Family,” said Lt. Douglas McBride, commander of STB. “We’ve been doing about sixnine months of hardcore training,hour days. Today’s all about Family

Organizational Day helps deploying Sold

Sustainment Brigade advance party joins 3rd

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