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FRONTLINEServing the Fort Stewa rt and Hunter Army Airfield comm unities (w ww.stewart.army.mil) June 7, 2007

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

Hinesville, Ga . 31314

Vol. 41, Issue 21

RememberingDad on hisspecial day,See page 6A

Experience theSoldier Show,

see Page 1B

Asian-Pacificheritage

celebrated,see Page 1B

Come celebrate theArmy’s 232nd

Birthday at Club

Stewart, June 14See page 4A, 2B

THE

Raider Brigade remembersfallen at Memorial Day service

Sgt. Lina Satele2nd BCT Public Affairs

The 3rd Infantry Division’sdeployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom V con-tinues as more 2nd BrigadeSoldiers leave Fort Stewart to jointhe effort.

Family members and friendsfilled the curb ways and surround-ing area May 20 as Soldiers of the

1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment prepared to leave.

Spc. Yvonne Tapper, a commu-

nications specialist with 26th BSB, wishes she could stay, but is will-ing to leave her son to perform herduties.

“It’s hard on me, my husbandand especially my son.” Tappersaid. “He is our first and he justturned four-months old, nine daysago. I really don’t want to go, butas long as I know that he and my husband are taken care of, thenI’m ok with that.”

She hopes that the year will goby fast so she can get back to herFamily.

More 2BCTgo to Iraq

Sgt. Tanya PolkEditor

Deploying 3rd Infantry Division Soldiers receivedthe opportunity to voice their questions and con-cerns to Georgia’s senator, May 30.

Having just returned from his fifth visit to Iraq,Senator Saxby Chambliss spoke to approximately 30Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment,4th Brigade Combat Team.

Chambliss explained that the efforts Soldiers havemade since the beginning of the war has greatly improved Iraq.

“It’s still a very difficult war,” said Chambliss. “It’sstill a dangerous country, but because of the greatleadership of the American Soldier, times in Iraq aremuch safer today than they have ever been.”

Chambliss stated that he visited enlisted person-nel through the General Officer Corps of the 3rd Inf.Div. while in Iraq.

Chambliss visits Soldiers

See DEPLOY Page 3A

Staff Sgt. Curt CashourMulti-National Corps-Iraq Public

Affairs

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Well into the

third month of the coalition effortto secure Baghdad, clear progresshas been made, but much work still remains, said the commanderof coalition troops in Iraq, May 31.

In a satellite interview fromCamp Victory with Washington-

based reporters, Lt. Gen. Ray Odierno, commander of Multi-National Corps-Iraq, said nearly 8,000 surge-related troops – thefinal combat elements of the

American troop build-up – willmove into position over the nexttwo weeks.

The units are the Army’s 3rdCombat Aviation Brigade and 2ndBrigade, 3rd Infantry Division andthe 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Odierno: Surge strategy helps coalition efforts

Spc. Ricardo Branch1st BCT Public Affairs

CAMP RAMADI, Iraq – Troops and civilians alikegathered in the Camp Ramadi dining facility for aMemorial Day service May 28.

The dining facility was filled with a sea of digitalcamouflage who all came together to pay tribute

to the fallen servicemembers of our nation’s histo-ry.

“It’s important to take the time out and remem-ber fallen warriors of our past for their sacrifice,”said Col. John Charlton, 1st Brigade Combat Teamcommander. “We always say that we’ll never forgetthe fallen, and here at Ramadi we’ve had a lot of ceremonies to remember them.”

Although many servicemembers in Ramadihave paid the ultimate price, Charlton believes

some good has come from the valiant sacrifices.“As you drive around Ramadi, you see children

being able to play on the streets, people returning to the mosques to worship, and locals once againable to go into marketplaces to shop. What we’vedone here is important.”

He said that with remembering the fallen peo-ple must not forget their Families left behind at

home who have suffered as well.“It’s very important to remember there are

grieving Families,” Charlton said. “We need tothink about them and remember them in ourprayers.”

Despite their own hectic schedules and the hotclimates, servicemembers came in from patrol orleft their offices to spend a few minutes reflecting on the men and women before them whoanswered the call and gave their all.

Pfc. Amanda McBride

Spc. Loretta Turner, assigned to STB, 4th BCT, inserts a needle chest decompressor into a dummy during the Combat Lifesaver Course May 30 at Club Stewart. Soldiers completed the CLS course last

week, and the 4th BCT continues to certify troops this week prior to its scheduled deployment. See story on Page 11A

See SURGE Page 13A

Spc. Ricardo Branch

Soldiers from 1st BCT render a moment of silence to show respect to the fallen servicemembers during a Memorial Day ceremony at Ramadi’s dining facility,May 28.

See SENATOR Page 13A

26th BSB armors upSgt. Kevin Stabinsky2nd BCT Public Affairs

It makes good sense to protect your eyes, especially when they’reresponsible for locating anddestroying life threatening devices.

Mechanics with the 26th BrigadeSupport Battalion, 2nd BrigadeCombat Team, 3rd Infantry Division are adding a little bitmore protection to their gun tur-rets.

The added protection comes inthe form of three-foot pieces of ballistic glass around the turretand a camouflage canopy, saidStaff Sgt. Dave Pollard, a BCompany, 26th BSB mechanic.

While the protection may only

measure a few feet in total, theadditions protect the entire vehi-cle, Pollard said.

“The gunner is the most impor-tant job on the vehicle,” he said.“By providing better protection forthe gunner, we protect the entiretruck.”

As the eyes of the vehicle, thegunner is the first to respond tothreats and has the best vantagepoint to view potential threatssuch as improvised explosivedevices, Pollard said.

Although the rig is sometimes jokingly referred to as Pope glass,because of the visual similarities tothe bullet proof glass componenton the pope’s car, the results arenothing to laugh about.

See ARMOR Page 9A



2A Frontline June 7, 2007 3rd Infantry Division

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

In November of last year I wrote to you about the many opportunities thatare available to Soldiers and their

Families here in Georgia. Specifically,there are great opportunities to further your own education. November seemsso long ago.

A lot has changed since then. We dedicated our education center to

Medal of Honor recipient, Sgt. 1st ClassPaul R. Smith.

There was been a big influx of new Soldiers and Families.

And, a majority of the division’sSoldiers deployed.

The opportunities for Family mem-bers to receive education benefits havenot changed. Many of our Familieshave stayed in Georgia. And youdeserve the opportunity to benefit frombeing stationed here.

This edition of Marne 6 Sends will

focus on how Family mem-bers can take advantage of the Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally Grantprogram. This is yetanother good reason for

staying in our military community during adeployment.

Too often Families pick up and leave town whenschool lets out and theirSoldiers deploy. Youshould consider sticking around so that you cantake advantage of the great Army Continuing Education System.

There are counselors on hand at theSgt. 1st Class Paul R. Smith Army Education Center who are trained togive advice to Family members. If youhave a question about courses orfinancing, just give them a call Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:45

p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

The phone number is767-8331 at Fort Stewartand 315-6130 at Hunter Army Airfield’s EducationCenter.

Advice is helpful, but the

expenses can be great.Enter the HOPE Grant.Georgia established a

great program. You don't have to

change your state of resi-dency in order to qualify. A Soldier, his or herspouse, and their children

may qualify to receive a HOPE Grant.The HOPE Grant is for Georgia resi-

dents and if you live in Georgia as a mil-itary member or a military spouse orchild, you qualify. The grant allows youto attend a public technical college likeSavannah Tech, Altamaha Tech, orOgeechee Tech to earn a certificate ordiploma regardless of income, previous

GPA, or date of graduation from high

school.The grant covers full tuition, some

fees, and gives you a $100 quarterly book allowance. It funds up to 63semester or 95 quarter hours of study.

There is no minimum number of

hours for enrollment. And that's very helpful for people who have Families orare unable to go to school on a full-timebasis.

You might be retired, serving onactive duty, or be a spouse or child of aservicemember. As long as you are liv-ing in Georgia at the time of enrollment, you can participate in the HOPE Grantprogram.

The only expectation is that studentsmaintain satisfactory academicprogress.

So there you have it. Call the coun-selors at the Education Center andcheck out what they offer. Apply onlineat https//www.gsfc.org .

Educate – don’t wait!

ROCK OF THE MARNE!!!

Marne 6 Sends

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Education opportunities offered to Family members

Lori YerdonU.S. Army Combat Readiness Center

FORT RUCKER, Ala. – AlthoughMay’s National Motorcycle Safety Awareness month ended, Soldiers,Family members and DoD civiliansneed to keep in mind that safemotorcycle practices are a year-round responsibility.

Last month, in support of the

national campaign, the Army increased awareness of motorcyclesafety in an effort to help its ridersprepare for peak riding months andincrease safety awareness. However,three Soldiers were still injured andone killed in motorcycle accidents.

While more bikes than ever areregistered on Army installations –about 35,000 – safety officials expectthe number of accidents to increaseproportionately.

However, “accidents can bereduced, and many times prevent-ed, by choosing the correct motor-cycle and having the proper equip-ment and training,” stated Sgt. Maj.

of the Army Kenneth O. Preston inhis Leader’s Book Notes for April2007.

In fiscal year 2006, 49 Soldiers were killed in motorcycle accidents.Two-thirds of those fatalities weresergeants or above and over the ageof 25. This shows that no matter what a person’s rank or riding expe-rience level might be, they can beplaced in a bad situation, Brig. Gen.Doyle D. Broome said.

Broome, deputy commanding general of U.S. Army CadetCommand, was involved in an acci-dent while riding his motorcycle last year. The general credits his survivalof the accident to training, whileothers credit the wear of personalprotective equipment.

“I slid down the highway at about35 mph, but was wearing all of my PPE and survived the accident,”Broome said. “The same cannot besaid for those who died in motorcy-cle accidents last year, many of whom were not wearing the properPPE.”

Preston also pointed out in his

Leader’s Book Notes for April 2007,that the Motorcycle MentorshipProgram is another way leaders canset the example for younger, lessexperienced Soldiers, Family mem-bers and DoD civilians. ThoughBroome has been riding motorcy-cles since he was a 14-year-old, he’staken the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Course twice.

The MMP is a focused effort where more experienced riders can

mentor those that are new tomotorcycling, creating a positiveenvironment for conduct andbehavior while riding, Preston said.

Many posts and units have estab-lished mentoring organizations which Soldier riders can getinvolved in. Additionally, all Soldiersare required to attend a MotorcycleSafety Foundation course prior toriding a motorcycle. MSF coursesare free of charge and can be sched-uled through installation safety offices.

Don’t become a statistic – pre-pare to ride by following these sim-ple guidelines:

• Make sure driver’s licenses havemotorcycle endorsements.Motorcycle safety foundationcourses are required and providedby U.S. Army installations toSoldiers and DoD civilians free of charge. Consult the installationsafety office on local classes andpolicies.

• Wear a helmet and other pro-tective gear to include proper eyeprotection, full fingered gloves, long

trousers, long sleeved shirt or jacket,high visibility garments (brightcolor for day and retro-reflective fornight) and leather boots or over-the-ankle shoes. These require-ments for Personal ProtectiveEquipment apply to Soldiers at alltimes, whether riding on or off post.PPE not only provides comfort andprotection from the elements, butalso prevents injuries and is ameans for other motorists to see arider that’s wearing reflective mater-ial.

• Don’t have a drink and thendrive. Consuming alcohol and dri-ving a motorcycle or any motorized

vehicle greatly enhances yourchances of having an accident. Alcohol affects those skills essentialto operate a motorcycle – balanceand coordination.

• Preventive maintenance checksand services aren’t just for military vehicles. T-CLOCS was developedby the Motorcycle Foundation toassist motorcycle drivers with theinspection of a motorcycle.

The inspection covers the areas

that should be checked before oper-ating or purchasing a motorcyclesuch as tires and wheels, controls,lights, oil, chassis and lights. For thecomplete inspection list visit theUSACRC Web site.

• Consider joining a motorcycleclub. The USACRC MMP Web sitehas information on clubs Army- wide as well as safety tips, eventsand best practices for Soldiers.Currently there are 56 organiza-tions.

For more information on motor-cycle safety, visit the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center athttps://crc.army.mil .

Precautions make motorcycling fun not fatal, stay alive

Sasha McBrayerFort Stewart Museum

June 3-12 can be markeddown on the calendar of theMarne as the anniversary of the Division's participation inthe major United Nationsoffensive called OperationPiledriver.

The Third Infantry Division

had departed from theContinental United States inSeptember of 1950 for partici-pation in Korea and enteredcombat officially by the 23rdof that month at Wosan.Throughout the conflict theUN instigated a series of about11 major offensives, excluding some major withdrawal oper-ations, and a few pursuits andmopping up actions.

A pile driver in the civilian world is often a mechanicaldevice used to force wooden,concrete, or steel foundationsupports deep into the groundas a preliminary step towarderecting a structure.

Operation Pildriver wasbegan June 3, 1951 as an effortto secure Phase Line Wyoming

and the Iron Triangle after thefirst and second ChineseOffensives which hadoccurred that spring.

Because of its speedy response and deploymentcapabilities, even in thosedays, the Marne Division wascalled the UN's "Fire Brigade".The Division won ten BattleStars during the conflict and

awarded eleven men with theMedal of Honor.

The second of June can becharacterized as a 'pile driver'in the history of the Dog-FaceSoldier as well. It was 1918 when the Division enteredcombat for the first time inhistory. At a place calledChateau-Thierry, France onthe banks of the infamousMarne River and only some 50odd miles from the city of Paris, the legend of the "Rock of the Marne" was born.

That intense battle andamazing achievement struck asolid stake into the ground of military history, which theDivision has built its steadfastreputation on, campaign by campaign, ever since.

This week in Marne history: The Piledriver

Photos courtesy of Fort Stewart Museum

Third Division Soldiers prepare to patrol the Korean Imjin River.

Maj. Gen. Rick Lynch

3rd Inf. Div. commanding general

On June 14 we celebrate 232 years of service by UnitedStates Army Soldiers. The Marne Division is yet again onthe frontlines of our national defense.

And in our division's nine decades of service, millions of Americans have proudly worn our patch in the campaignsthat liberated nations, eliminated oppression, and deliv-ered hope.

Through thick and thin, in her darkest hours, and fromthe beginning, a Soldier stood point for Lady Liberty.

Today we continue that tradition, on the distant fields of Afghanistan and Iraq so that harm never again finds America's shores.

I am so very proud of the great men and women with whom I serve.

Braving heat, fatigue, and the threat of America's ene-mies on the field of battle they continue to Soldier just asthe generations that preceded them. They are relentlessand inspirational, our new greatest generation. They are Army Strong.

On our Army's birthday we celebrate our unfaltering ser-vice. We reflect on the attributes that we share, the values

we hold dear, and the purpose we now fulfill.On the 14th of June we celebrate those that inspire us,

our veterans, our fallen heroes, and the Dog Faced Soldierson point for freedom now. On that day, we celebrate theblessing of support shown by the communities from which we come. And on our Army's birthday we celebrate the Army Families that have sustained us with devotion andunequaled love.

God continue to bless our nation and her United States Army.

Rock of the Marne!

CG: The Army’s Birthday, celebrating unfaltering service



Rock of the Marne Frontline 3A June 7, 2007 The

“It’ll probably be a while before I getinto the rhythm of how things run once Iget down to my unit,” she said.

“But I know once I get into the rhythmof things, I’ll be alright.”

For some familiesthis is not their firstdeployment, for many

it is their second ortheir third.

Shoshannah Steele, wife to Staff Sgt. JamesSteele, Headquartersand HeadquartersCompany, 2nd BCTand a veteran of OIF Iand III, feels that even though it may berepetitive it doesn’t get any easier.

“It’s hard,” Steele said, while pushing back tears talking about multiple deploy-ments.

“I know the feeling. It’s very familiar. Itmakes it a little easier, but not easy

enough. This is our third deployment andI worry for him all the time.”

Thirty minutes after midnight, thebuses started to pull up. It was an emo-tional time for everyone as they said their

farewells and gavetheir Soldiers kissesand hugs.

This is one of thelast groups of 2nd BCTSoldiers heading forIraq. The majority of the Soldiers who willbe filtering in andheading over to Iraqfor 2BCT will be new

arrivals to the unit.“I know that we will be fine once we get

into theater.” Tapper said.“It’ll take just a little while to get use to

it. But, I know what’s going to get megoing- it’s the hope that by the end of this,I get to se e my Family again.”

More troops join the fight

Above: Sgt.Tim Bennett, B Co.1/30th Inf.,spends quality-time with his Family - son TJ and daughter, Savannah before heading off to Iraq.

Left: A 2nd BCT Soldier loads his luggage prior to his deployment to Iraq, May 29.

Photos by Sgt. Lina Satele

Spc. Russ Bohlinger, a Soldier with B Co. 1/30 Inf., says farewell to his wife Jamie before heading off to Iraq, May 29.

DEPLOY From 1A

This is one of the last

groups of 2nd BCT Soldiers heading for Iraq. The Majority of the Soldiers who will be fil-

tering in and heading over to Iraq for 2BCT will be new

arrivals to the units.



3rd Infantry Division4A Frontline June 7, 2007 The

The Army turns 232 June 14. What is your birthday message?Marne Voices

Speak Out“May you have many more

good years to come.”

Carlos GallozaRetired U.S.Army

“May she have many moregood years to come.”

Sgt. Quit LyE Co., 4/64th Armor

“Enjoy your birthday, butplease bring my husband back safely.”

Chanter JacksonFamily Member

“You're just getting started,so have many more!”

1st Lt. Marcella Evans703rd BSB

“Happy Birthday to the Army,and I hope all the Soldiers stay safe.”

Sgt. Richard Bowen3rd Sustainment Bde.

“Stay strong.”

Pfc. Zack DoggettHHC, 3/7 Inf.

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Office, Fort Stewart, Ga. 31314-5000. All editorial content of theFrontline newspaper is prepared, edited, provided and approvedby the Public Affairs Office of Fort Stewart, Georgia and the 3rdInfantry Division and is printed by Morris Newspaper Corporationof Hinesville, Inc., a private firm in no way connected with the

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GARRISON COMMANDER COL. TODD A. BUCHS

Meeting in Philadelphia 232 yearsago, the Second ContinentalCongress created the United

States Army. A short 13 months later, thissame Congress drafted and signed theDeclaration of Independence.

It was clear to our founding fathers thatsecurity, especially security guaranteed by a strong and capable Army, was a precondi-tion for successful democracy and freedom.

Like that extraordinary time in America’sfledgling democratic history, this remainstrue today. The Army’s role in securing freedom remains paramount.

As we proudly celebrate the United States

Army’s 232 Birthday on June 14, 2007, anddo so in the midst of a long and challenging war, it is use ful to remind ourselves that the Army has always existed to field forces forvictory.

From the Battle of Yorktown to Belleau Wood, from D-Day to the Chosin Reservoirfrom Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan,Soldiers have demonstrated unmatchedcourage, dedication, and willingness to sac-

rifice to accomplish any mission. They have served our country with incrediblehonor and distinction. They understood, asfew others have, that their personal com-fort and safety to answer a higher calling—

service in the cause of freedom, both athome and abroad.

Today’s Soldiers symbolize the nobility of selfless service. Today’s Soldiers are moti-vated by an unwavering belief that they willbe victorious on the field of battle, because we have fought this way since 1775 andalways will. Today’s Soldiers are imbued with the Army Values and live the WarriorEthos:

• I will always place the mission first.• I will never accept defeat.• I will never quit.• I will never leave a fallen comrade. While the Army has much work ahead of

us, it has much to be proud of and to cele-brate. God bless each and every one of youand your Families, and God bless America.

Army Strong!

Pete GerenActing Secretary of the Army

Gen. George W. Casey, Jr.

Army Chief of Staff

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O.PrestonSergeant Major of the Army

Leaders recognize 232 years of Army excellence

Hurricane season is here, threatens Georgia’s coastal empireCommentary by:Nondice PowellHunter Army Airfield Public Affairs

There is a threat lurking nearby, waiting toattack the Coastal Empire. It is not a plannedattack by a terrorist organization. It is not anattack planned by anyone who has intentions

to harm others or disrupt our communities.The threat is one caused by Mother Nature:hurricanes.

Hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov.30 each year. This year has already seennamed storms before the start of the officialseason, reminding everyone that while thereis a peak time frame for storms, they canoccur at any time. This year the NationalOceanic and Atmospheric Administrationpredicts 13 – 17 named storms, 7 – 10 hurri-canes and three to five major hurricanes. A weather disturbance must reach the tropicalstorm stage with 39 – 73 mile-per-hour sus-tained winds and the beginning of a distinctcounter-clockwise rotation of a hurricane inorder to be named. A tropical storm becomesa hurricane once it reaches sustained winds

of 74 mph. A major hurricane is a Category 3or higher with sustained winds of 111 mph orgreater.

In the event of a Category 2 hurricane orhigher, much of the areas from Savannah toRichmond Hill would be underwater. Thestorm surge from a Category 5 hurricanewould place areas all the way into Hinesvilleunderwater to some extent. The flight line atHunter Army Airfield and the SavannahHilton Head International Airport would be

among the very few areas in ChathamCounty above waterafter a Category 5hurricane – and they would play key rolesshould a disasterstrike once the flightlines are cleared.

“They will be usedfor equipment andresources coming in,” said ChathamEmergency Management Agency DirectorPhillip Webber. “There’s a strong relationshipbetween this community, Savannah HiltonHead International Airport and Hunter Army Airfield. We realize that the Department of Defense will be there to be a part of theresponse and recovery effort. They play alarge role in what assets are available herelocally and what assets are needed fromother parts of the country. What people don’tunderstand is the military does not have animmediate role as far as utilizing theirresources. They’re not going to pre-commit

those to some other public safety effortbecause you never know what resources aregoing to be there.”

CEMA and other agencies have mutual-aidagreements with the military. Some of thoseagreements allow for staging and sheltering people and equipment needed to respondafter a hurricane. CEMA heads the effort inSavannah and Chatham County to informand protect the community in the event of hurricanes and other disasters.

“We stay pretty active all year around; 365days a year,” said Webber. “We’re maintain-ing a level of readiness in the emergency operations center and also a level of situa-tional awareness, readiness and communica-tions within the community. Our role beforea hurricane is to be watchful; read the advi-sories, keep up with the tropical updates, watch the tropics and watch the Atlantic.Then it’s information sharing where we stay on top of informing the emergency responsecommunity, the community at large, the citi-zens, the decision makers, and elected offi-cials about threat and vulnerability.”

The goal is to prepare yourself and yourFamily for when disaster strikes.

“Everybody needs to be prepared,” said Webber. “They need a plan, they need somesupplies and they need to stay informed.Those three things are most important.”

There are numerous resources to helpmake a plan to understand what supplies youmay need and to stay informed about thethreat. Among those resources are CEMA,Federal Emergency Management Agency, American Red Cross, NOAA, National

Hurricane Center, local news agencies as wellas numerous resources at Fort Stewart andHunter Army Airfield. Army Community Service is among the resources on the instal-lation.

“ACS can assist families by first reassuring that they have solid working evacuationplans,” said Laverne Hatcher, Hunter ACSprogram director. “We will do one-on-oneevaluations with them.”

ACS encourages using a buddy system. The

agency will assess Army Emergency Relief needs if finances fall short at the time of anevacuation and can assist with a food vouch-er and more.

Family Readiness Groups and units aregoing through briefings to help family mem-bers and Soldiers be prepared for hurricaneseason. FRGs are likely to be aware of uniquesituations within the units. Some Family members may not speak English, some may be left with a vehicle they are unable to driveand some may have special needs. The FRGmembers and units can work together toensure every Family member and Soldier isprepared and ready to evacuate when theevacuation order is given.

“If you have the capacity to prepare for youand your Family and you know that you canaccomplish the task ahead of you, then try toinclude somebody else,” Webber said. “Thereis someone else out there that doesn’t havethat capability that needs your help and Ithink that will make the difference.”

There are forms which allow Families togive the FRGs a non-local point of contact touse during the time of a disaster. Being pre-

pared, knowing your plan and making sure your Soldier’s unit and Soldier knows where you plan to head in a disaster helps every-one’s confidence during hurricane season.

Soldiers and Family members can findmore information about supplies, evacuationpolicies, evacuation routes, and more in theFrontline’s 2007 Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield Severe Weather Preparednessspecial insert, available online at www.stew-art.army

Special to the Frontline

All personnel are reminded toreport suspicious activity, as quick-ly as possible. Security is everyone’sconcern. There are a number of tips you can follow to protect ourSoldiers and community.Suspicious activity can include:

Surveillance: photographing,making notes, drawings, maps orgraphic representations of theinstallation.

Elicitation: Attempting to gaininformation in person, by tele-phone, e-mail, postal mail, etc.,

regarding the installation, military personnel, deployments, activities

or facilities.Suspicious persons: Any person

who does not appear to belong inthe area, workplace, neighborhood,unit area, or near a key facility.

Acquiring supplies: Improperly acquiring explosives, ammunition, weapons, dangerous chemical,uniforms, badges, access or identi-fication cards.

Ensure emails are properly marked and protected. Use thecaveat "FOUO" (For official useonly) for all sensitive and privacy

act information being sent out.Ensure all classified information

is protected. Use secure systemsand proper cover sheets. Do notrelease information to unautho-rized personnel regarding unitstrengths, operational capabilitiesand deployment intentions.

Information in the wrong handscan severely undermine unit safety and mission accomplishment. Always assume your communica-tions are being monitored. Primesources of intercept are non-encrypted telephones, radios,faxes, and NIPRNET Web sites.

Department of the Army person-nel are prohibited from confirm-

ing, denying or otherwise dis-cussing information regarding units and deployments, or presentand future military operations, with anyone not having a need toknow. Casual conversationsregarding military operationsshould be avoided. It is critical thatall Department of Defense employ-ees and personnel in organizationsthat support DoD activities exer-cise extreme caution in discussing,posting, or transmitting any infor-mation related to DoD, exercises,

activities, actions, or ongoing oper-ations.

Remind all personnel, to includeFamily members, to be suspiciousand inquisitive about strangers,particularly those carrying suitcas-es or other containers. Watch forunidentified vehicles on or in thevicinity of U.S. installations. Watchfor abandoned parcels or suitcasesand any unusual activity. Reportany unusual or suspicious activity or item by calling 911. Coordinate with your Public Affairs Office forpublic information and awarenesssupport.

Security is a community effort, report suspicious activity




Sgt. Natalie Rostek3rd HBCT Public Affairs

FORWARD OPERATING BASEHAMMER, Iraq – Soldiers and res-idents of Forward Opperating BaseHammer enjoyed their first mealat the new Hammer Dining Facility, Monday.

Col. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr., com-mander of the 3rd Heavy BrigadeCombat Team, along withCommand Sgt. Maj. James M.Pearson, the senior enlisted advi-sor to Grigsby, and Sgt. NathanGurganus, 203rd Brigade Support

Battalion, cut the ribbon during the grand opening ceremony.

Gurganus, who is 6 feet 8 inchestall, was part of the ribbon cutting party because every time he walked into the old facility he hadto duck his head, said Sgt. 1st ClassRory Williams, the non-commis-sioned officer in charge of the din-ing facility.

“We felt bad for him,” Williamssaid. “He was always bent over walking through the old chow tent.This new dining facility takes thetall Soldiers into consideration.”

The new facility took approxi-

mately one month to complete. Itis filled with improvements suchas refrigerators, a deep fryer, acarving station, an ice machine, atelevision, and more efficient airconditioning.

“We had a problem in the otherdining facility with the air condi-tioning going out,” said ArnieMunoz, the sous chef and acting supervisor in charge of the dining facility, “especially in the hottestpart of the day.”

The new facility also has otheradditions such as milkshakes,main-line and short-order foods

and a larger salad bar with morevariety.

In spite of the damaged building supplies that arrived at FOBHammer, the facility came togeth-er nicely with the help of theTamimi Contracting Company, which is comprised of workersfrom southern Asia to includeIndia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh,Munoz said.

“They are a self-sufficient com-pany,” Munoz said.

“They did everything from theelectrical work to the plumbing tothe carpentry work and the cook-

ing. (Kellogg Brown and Root andthe 3rd HBCT) just oversaw theeffort. They are the ones that didall the ground work.”

Munoz said the dining facility still needs some fine tuning but,he, along with everyone else whohas dined in the facility, is gen-uinely impressed.

“It’s a morale booster,” he said.“I feel we are mission essential inthat most units move on theirstomachs. We try to help theSoldiers any way that we can, andI’ll go out of my way to provide inevery way possible.”

Hammer Brigade opens new dining facility


BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forcesdetained four suspected terroristsincluding one suspected terroristcell leader Tuesday morning during raids in northeast Baghdad.

The individuals detained during the raid are believed to be membersof the secret cell terrorist network known for facilitating the transportof weapons and explosively formedpenetrators, or EFPs, from Iran toIraq, as well as bringing militantsfrom Iraq to Iran for terrorist train-ing.

Intelligence reports indicate thatthe suspected terrorist cell leaderdetained during the morning raidsis associated with the operationaland logistic elements of the secretcell terrorist network. He is alsobelieved to be involved in the pro-

curement and distribution of smallarms.

“Coalition Forces continue tobreak apart the terrorist networksthat attempt to bring instability toIraq and inflict continued violenceon the Iraqi people,” said Lt. Col.Christopher Garver, MNF-Ispokesperson.

Four suspected secret cell

terrorists detained Tuesday Special to the Frontline

BAGHDAD, Iraq – CoalitionForces detained 18 suspected ter-rorists in raids targeting the al-Qaeda in Iraq network Tuesday morning based on information

gained from previous successfuloperations.

North of Taji, Coalition Forcescaptured an alleged key leader inthe Rusafa vehicle-borne impro-vised explosive device network.Coalition Forces also detainedanother suspected al-Qaeda inIraq terrorist on the scene.

Based on information from asuspected terrorist detained May 29, Coalition Forces captured analleged al-Qaeda facility manager who operates a safe house south- west of Tarmiyah.

In Mosul, Coalition Forces raid-

ed two buildings and detainedtwo suspected terrorists, one of whom is allegedly the assistant toa senior terrorist leader capturedMay 29.

During continued operations todisrupt the al-Qaeda in Iraq network in Anbar province, CoalitionForces conducted a raid on four

associated buildings northeast of Fallujah. The ground forcedetained 13 suspected terroristsfor their association with a cellthat carries out attacks againstIraqis and Coalition Forces with VBIEDs, snipers, and mortars, and

targets Iraqi infrastructure.“Our continuing operations are

frustrating al-Qaeda in Iraq’s abili-ty to operate,” said Lt. Col.Christopher Garver, MNF-Ispokesperson. “We are targeting them, detaining them, and they inturn are giving us information todisrupt the networks further.”

Coalition Forces detain suspected Al-Qaeda leader, 17 others in Iraq



6A Frontline June 7, 2007 The 3rd Infantry Division

Fort Stewart /Hunter Army Airfield Briefs

DECA recalls contact solutionsCommissaries worldwide have been directed to remove

from their shelves Complete Moisture Plus contact lenssolutions. This recall applies only to UPC No. 8-27444-00001 Lens Care Solution Multi-Purpose and UPC No. 8-27444-00004 Lens Care Moisture Plus Dual. Contact (800)332-1088 or visit the Web site www,da.gov/medwatch/report.htm so that the FDA and CDC can gather informa-tion related to the recall.

Go ‘Hog Wild’ about booksFort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield encourages com-

munity members to join in the fun with the annual sum-mer reading program at the installation branch libraries.The program is open to all active duty, retired military andcivil service employees. All ages are welcome. The pro-gram will consist of suggested reading lists, story time,books and crafts centered on the theme. A grand finale willend the program. The program runs June 1 through mid- August. For more information, call 767-2260 at Stewart or315-2403 at Hunter.

Gang awareness training slatedThe Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield Directorate of

Emergency Services will be hosting Community Gang Awareness training at both installations. The purpose is toprovide information on how to identify gang parapherna-

lia, hand-signs, tattoos, and other gang-related activity; what to do if you spot this activity in our community; and ways to help your own or neighborhood children. Thereare no prerequisites to take the training and there is no costto attend. The training is open to all adults. The next eventsare 6-8 p.m. June 18 at Stewart, at the Sgt. 1st Class PaulSmith Education Center, Building 100 Knowledge Drive inthe auditorium, room 180. At Hunter the event will be 5-6p.m. June 19, at the Education center, building 1290, inroom 5. For more information, call 767-4985 at Stewart or315-5088 at Hunter.

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

June 11 and concludes July 20. Applications are available atthe American Red Cross Office, building 253, Suite 2074.Students must complete youth volunteer application pack-ets and attend orientation by May 31. Work permits mustbe obtained for all youth under the age of 18. For moreinformation 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.healthi erfeds. opm.gov.

Installation offers Vacation Bible SchoolFort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield Chapels will

sponsor Vacation Bible School. The Stewart camp, 9 a.m.to noon, June 4 – 8 and will provide lunch for attendees.The Hunter event is 9 a.m. to noon, June 11 – 15 at theHunter Chapel Annex. Both events are available to Family members K-6th grade. For more information, contact Mike

Iliff at 767-9789.

Outdoor pools are now openThe pools are open now - Sept. 3. Daily hours are 11:30

a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Corkan Pool, Bryan Village and Hunter

Outdoor pools.

Bring Dad to Father’s Day Brunch Whether your father is home or deployed, come and cel-

ebrate him at Father’s Day Brunch 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,at Club Stewart and 10:30, 12:30, and 1:30 at the Hunter

Club. Menu will feature a variety of breakfast items andluncheon Family favorites along with an omelet station,salad bar, assorted breads and desserts. Cost is $12.95 foradults, half price for children ages 5-10 and free for chil-dren under 5. Bring a church bulletin or a group of 20 ormore and receive $1 off each meal. No reservation is neces-sary for brunch at Fort Stewart. Call for reservations forbrunch at Hunter. For more information, call 368-2212 atStewart or 353-7923 at Hunter.

Aqua aerobics class offered An aqua aerobics class is available 9-10 a.m. every

Tuesday and Thursday at Newman Fitness Center and theHunter Gym. For more information, call Stewart at 767-3034 or Hunter at 315-2819.

Stewart

Caribbean American Heritage PicnicThe 3rd Infantry Division’s Caribbean-American

Heritage Month Picnic, hosted by the Island RhythmsCaribbean Association, will be 1:30-9 p.m. June 9 at theFort Stewart Gazebo next to the softball complex. There will be a performance featuring the Jacksonville Steel PanJammers, games for kids, a cricket and soccer exhibition,and plenty of free food by a local merchant. For moreinformation, call 767-3248.

Youth summer basketball league offeredChild Youth Services is now hosting a free summer bas-

ketball league for middle school and high school youththrough July 31. For more information, call 767-4493.

Shop at Shop of the Marne

Dont forget to shop over the summer, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Tuesdays, Thursdays and the first Saturday of the month atBuilding 25 off McNeely Rd. behind the PX. Look for theOPEN flags outside.

Locating lost-and-found itemsFort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield has a lost and

found program.If you want to report an item lost or check on the status

of one, check with the military police. Visit 354 EastBultman Avenue, building 280 on Stewart and check with William Hooks, 767-9596. The Hunter point of contact isJames Westfall, at 197 South Lightning Road, Building 1240,315-5374.

Support The ESC at blood driveThe Enlisted Spouse Club is hosting a blood drive 9 a.m.

- 2 p.m., June 15 at the PX parking lot. For more informa-

tion, call 332-3311.

Summer Nutrition Program offeredDiamond Elementary, Southern Oaks Community

Center, Bryan Village Youth Center, & Corkan RecreationCenter/Family Fun Park will offer free nutritional lunchesto youth ages 18 and under. No ID required! The program is11 a.m. to noon, now through July 13. For more informa-tion, call 408-3088.

Boss Talent Show II slatedCome show off your singing, dancing, poetic, and instru-

mental skills June 15 at Rocky’s. Rehearsals are today 3 - 5p.m. There will be cash prizes for winners, as well as doorprizes for attendees. Winners may have a chance to com-pete at the Army show. For more information, call Staff Sgt.Erica Gordon at 572-4486.

Register to ‘Walk to Iraq and Back’The Walk to Iraq and Back continues as an on-going pro-

gram where teams will submit walked miles monthly towards the goal of 13,000 miles. Registration is also ongo-ing and forms are now available at the Family ReadinessCenter. For more information, contact Amy Lambert at320-5400.

Come to Teen Night at Rocky’sRocky’s will be closed to Soldiers and open to Family

memberswith military IDs from 5 to 11 p.m. every Thursday night through July 26. Teens, ages 13-18 canenjoy an evening of games, music, dancing, movies andsnacks in a positive and fun environment that is close tohome. For more information, call 368-2212.

Come to Teen Military Idol ShowPreviously selected youth, ages 11-18 will compete for

prizes during the talent portion of the evening. Entrancefee is $5 for both talent portion and dance. The events willtake place on June 16 at the Fort Stewart Youth Center withthe talent contest 6-8 p.m., and 8-10 p.m. for the dancecontest. For more information, call 767-4491.

Take the Women’s Self Defense ClassLearn the psychological and physical basics of defending

yourself from a simulated attacker 9 a.m. to noon, June 16at Hunter Fitness Center. The class is free and open to all women from teenagers to seniors. Participants must sign-up in advance. For more information, call 767-9336 atStewart or 315-2019 at Hunter.

Come to Lady, Sons Dinner, Ghost TourEnjoy a buffet dinner at Lady and Sons 4 - 10 p.m., June

16 followed by an Old Savannah Tours Haunted Ghost tourthrough Savannah’s Historic District. Cost is $25.00 perperson which includes transportation from the YouthCenter. For more information, call 767-4491.

HunterJoin the Free Racquetball Clinic

A free clinic will be held 10 a.m. to noon June 16 atHunter Fitness Center by professional racquetball player,Brenda Kyzer, showcasing skills and products of the trade.

For more information, call 315-2019

Mock Utility Billing slatedFamilies at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army

Airfield, who reside in newly constructedhomes, will begin receiving monthly mock utility bills in their mailboxes beginning thismonth For more information regarding mock

billing, please attend one of the following information seminars: Hunter Army Airfield,

2:30 p.m., Tuesday at the Ken Heller / New Gannam Community Center and FortStewart, 6 p.m., Tuesday at the Woodruff Theater

StewartFamily Fun Festival

Enjoy games and prizes, pony and trainrides, inflatable obstacle course, face paint-ing, a magician, food and much more from10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday in front of NewmanFitness Center.

Yard of the monthMake your house a home by taking pride in

your yard. GMH will be selecting one yard ineach neighborhood to receive a prize. Winners will be selected every month for thenext five months. June winners will be select-ed and notified by June 13.

Enjoy water gamesEnjoy water balloons, water guns, and

much more 2-3:30 p.m., June 28 at theSouthern Oaks Community Center.

Join neighborhood huddlesBe an active part of your community by

attending your huddle and sharing ideas,issues or concerns with GMH 10:30-11 a.m.,

June 19 at Liberty Woods and June 21 andJune 28 at Isenhower Village.

HunterYard of the month

GMH will be selecting one yard in eachneighborhood to receive a prize. Winners willbe selected every month for the next fivemonths. June winners will be selected andnotified by June 12.

Enjoy water gamesEnjoy water balloons, water guns, and

much more 2-3:30 p.m., June 20 at the New

Savannah/New Callaway Community Center.Don’t forget to wear your swim suit.




Legal Notices Anyone having claims against, or who is indebted to

the estate of Staff Sgt. Steve Butcher, Jr., A Company,3/69 Armor Battalion, Fort Stewart Ga. 31314, contactCapt. Michael Hurley, Rear Detachment, 3/69 ArmorBattalion, Fort Stewart, Ga. 31314 [email protected] or 767-4595.

Anyone having claims against or who is indebted tothe estate of Pfc. Daniel P. Cagle, A Company, 3/69 Armor Battalion, Fort Stewart, Ga. 31314, contact Capt.Michael Hurley, Rear Detachment, 3/69 ArmorBattalion, Fort Stewart, Ga. 31314, [email protected] or 767-4595.

Anyone having claims against or who is indebted tothe estate of Spc. Alexander Rosa, 293rd Military PoliceCompany, 385th Military Police Battalion, Fort Stewart,GA 31314, contact 2nd Lt. Ruthann Morgan, 385thMilitary Police Battalion, Fort Stewart, GA 31314 or by phone at 767-9068.

Maj. Kathy GiraitisLegal Assistance

Naturalization is the process by which foreign citizens whoare lawful permanent residents (“green card” holders) becomecitizens of the United States. Deciding to become a U.S. citi-

zen is an important decision and reflects your commitment to your new country. For Soldiers and Family members, yourLegal Assistance Office can assist you by explaining and guid-ing you through the naturalization process. For Soldiers, thePersonnel Actions Center of the Division Support Brigade canprovide you with the naturalization packet for military per-sonnel.

Another good source of information is the Website for U.S.Citizenship and Immigration Services the agency that controlsimmigration and naturalization: http://uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm.

Expedited naturalization for servicemembersThere are special rules and special processing for military per-sonnel who wish to apply for naturalization. These specialrules came about by an executive order signed by PresidentGeorge W. Bush. The special rules apply to military service-members who serve in an active duty status—including mobi-

lized Reservists or Guard personnel—“during authorized peri-ods of conflict.”

The President has designated the period from September11, 2001, onward as an “authorized period of conflict” for thispurpose. This special category allows eligible Soldiers to apply for naturalization earlier than the “normal” time; it basically

waives the normal requirement that a Soldier have three yearsof military service and three years as a lawful permanent resi-dent before being eligible to apply for naturalization.

Expedited naturalization does not mean instant or auto-matic naturalization. The Soldier must still meet all otherrequirements for naturalization, and the USCIS processing still takes several months.

Applications for Soldiers are sent to the USCIS NebraskaService Center. As of Oct. 1, 2004, no fee is required for mili-tary personnel applying for naturalization.

Naturalization requirements for all applicants• You must be 18 years of age or older.• You must be a lawful permanent resident.• You must show English language proficiency.• You must pass a test on U.S. civics.• You must be a person of good moral character - includes a

criminal background check.• You must submit fingerprints for background check.• You must express allegiance to the United States.

Additional requirements for civilians• You must be a lawful permanent resident for five years, or

• You must be married to a U.S. citizen for three years, (Thisdoes not have to be a Soldier), and a lawful permanent resi-dent for three years.

• You must have continuance residence in the U.S. for five years, three years for spouses of U.S. citizens. Trips abroad of longer than six months break this period of continuous resi-dence, except for military assignments which do not count.

• You must be physically present in the U.S. for 30 months ormore (18 months for spouses of U.S. citizens) in the last five years. Military time abroad does not count.

• The fee for filing the Naturalization application (N-400) is$320, plus a $70 biometrics (fingerprint) fee. (Fees current asof July 2005.)

Edit or’s Not e: Maj. Giraitis is an Army Reserve JAG who, inher civilian capacity, is an attorney for U.S. Immigration andCustoms Enforcement in Orlando, Florida.

Explaining the naturalizationprocess for Soldiers, Families

Private Jonathan M.Skidmore,26th BSB, was convicted at aspecial court-martial of wrongful use of marijuana and AWOL.He was sentenced to be reduced to E-1, to five months con-finement and to a bad-conduct discharge.

Specialist Meryln D. Seely , 2/7 IN was convicted at a gener-al court-martial of desertion. He was sentenced to be reducedto E-1, total forfeiture of pay and allowances, to be confined for1,202 days and a dishonorable discharge.

Private Tracey L. Thompson, 26th BSB was convicted at ageneral court-martial of conspiracy to commit larceny,destruction of military property, larceny, and unlawful entry.He was sentenced to be reduced to E-1, to nine months con-finement and a bad-conduct discharge.

U.S. Magistrate Court:

Male was ordered to complete an additional 70 hours of community services and placed on an additional six months of supervised probation for a probation violation.

Female was sentenced to 12 months incarceration for pro-bation violation, drinking, new DUI charge, failing to completecommunity service.

Male was sentenced to 10 days incarceration for simpleassault.

Male was fined a total of $625 and ordered to pay $60 in spe-cial assessments for no insurance, suspended registration; andspeeding.

Male was fined a total of $450 and ordered to pay $50 in spe-cial assessments for no insurance, suspended registration.

Male was fined a total of $1000, ordered to pay Special Assessments totaling $55, placed on 12 months supervisedprobation, ordered to perform 40 hours of community service,and undergo substance abuse evaluation and follow-up for thecrimes of possession of a controlled substance (marijuana),DUI, and open container.





Holstein is currently assigned as a watchcommander for the Hunter Army Airfield Law Enforcement Branch. He began his law enforcement career in 1977 at the United StatesMarine Corps, Marine Aircraft Group 24, per-forming desk sergeant,watch sergeant and

patrol duties for the 1st Marine Brigade inKaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

In 1980, he transferred to the United StatesMarine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, Calif.and completed a four-year successful tour as aMarine Corps drill instructor, receiving a meri-torious promotion to the rank of staff sergeant. While stationed at the MCRD, he trained morethan 20 platoons of Marine recruits in hand-to-hand combat, marksmanship training, and drilland physical fitness training. Each platoon con-tained over 135 new recruits. He earned the titleof Marine Corps Fitness Trainer andMarksmanship Instructor.

In 1984, he was assigned to HMLA-369, MAG-39 as an operations officer. Holstein completedseveral tours overseas in Okinawa, Japan;Taiwan, Taipei; and Subic, Philippines.

In 1993, for his outstanding achievement while assigned to the Headquarters andHeadquarters Squadron-36, operations office inOkinawa as the squadron’s training officer, he wasawarded the Navy Achievement Medal and receiveda meritorious promotion to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. After his tour of duty he received an hon-orable discharge from the United States MarineCorps.

He later served as a sworn deputy sheriff/correc-tions officer in Chatham County, Ga., with assign-ments at the Chatham County Detention Center. Hetransferred over to the Chatham County PoliceDepartment in 1996 with assignments in performing

patrol duties, traffic investigations and criminalinvestigations. Holstein was named as an HonoreePolice Officer in 1997 and a street was named afterhim and several other officers by the Skidda WayMobile Home Park Community for their outstandinservice in ridding the criminal element from theircommunity.

Holstein is a graduate of the Armstrong AtlanticState University Criminal Justice Peace OfficerStandards Training Council program. He graduatedfrom the Georgia Jailers Basic Course and with PeaceOfficer’s P.O.S.T certifications.

Holstein assumed his current position onSeptember 18, 2005 and can be reached at 315-6133.

Manuel Holstein


One of the more frightening and potentially dangerouscrimes that can occur to aFamily is a home invasion rob-bery.

A home invasion is when rob-bers force their way into anoccupied home, apartment orhotel room to commit a robbery

or other crimes. Home invasionis like the residential form of anautomobile carjacking and it'son the rise.

Home invasion robbers, incontrast, work more often atnight and on weekends whenhomes are more likely to beoccupied. The home invader will sometimes target the resi-dent as well as the dwelling.

The greatest violence usually occurs during the initial sixty seconds of the confrontationand home invaders often comeprepared with handcuffs, rope,duct tape, and firearms.

Home invaders know that inmany cases they won't have toovercome alarm systems whenthe home is occupied or be wor-ried about video cameras andsilent alarms.

Unlike robbing a retail store,home invaders expect privacy once inside your home and won’t have to deal with thepolice suddenly driving up or acustomer walking in and dis-covering them.

Home invaders will try toincrease their escape time by

disabling the phones and some-times will leave their victimsbound or incapacitated.

Home invaders will some-times use a ruse or imperson-ation to get you to open thedoor. They have been known topretend to be delivering a pack-age, delivering flowers or to lieabout an accident (such as hit-ting your parked car). Once the

door is opened for them, thehome invaders will use anexplosive amount of force andthreats to gain control of thehome and produce fear in theirvictims. Once the occupants areunder their control, the robbers will begin to collect your valu-ables.

Please protect your Family by following the important securi-ty steps:

• Lock all doors, windows andgarages at all times.

• Use four three-inch screwsto secure heavy duty lock strikeplates in the door frame.

• Use the door peepholebefore opening the door.

• Use your porch light to help you clearly see outside.

• Never rely on a chain-latchas a barrier to partially open thedoor.

• Never open the door tostrangers or solicitors.

• Call the police if the strangeracts suspicious.

• Alert your neighbors to sus-picious solicitors.

• Hold a Family meeting todiscuss home security plans.

Home invasion robbery

Kids do not blame that curfew on your parents

MWR offers fun, local youth summertime activities


Sure, mom and dad may be the one saying you have to behome by a certain time, but Fort Stewart regulations requirethem to make certain that their children are inside no laterthan:

• 9 p.m. for children 11 years of age or younger;• 10 p.m. for children who are 12, 13, or 14-years-old;• Midnight for children who are 15, 16, or 17-years-old.The child must be inside from the time listed above until

6 a.m.There are some minor exceptions to the above times. A

child may be out of the house if he or she is going directly home after a legitimate event sponsored by a community organization, such as school or Youth Services, or traveling

home from verifiable employment, or responding to abonafide emergency. Otherwise, the child must be insideor accompanied by an adult authorized by the child’s par-ent.

In addition to the curfew rules, Stewart regulations alsohave certain requirements regarding leaving children unat-tended. More specifically, the following conduct is alsoprohibited:

• Leaving a child, five years of age or younger outside of the physical presence of an adult or authorized sitter;

• Leaving a child, in grades 1-5 and between the ages of 6through 11, unsupervised at anytime or place, except whiletraveling to and from school or a Youth Services facility. Allkindergarten children must be escorted and supervised by a responsible adult or qualified baby-sitter regardless of

their age.• Leaving a child, ages 12 through 14, unsupervised at

anytime or place for more than three hours. This period of time cannot be between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m.

• Leaving a child, ages 15 through 17 years of age, at any-time or place for more than 12 hours.

Parents should help keep their children safe by knowing where they are, who they are with, and what they are doing.

If you believe you have witnessed a violation of theserules, you can contact the Directorate of Emergency Services at 767-4895 (Stewart), 315-6133 (Hunter).

Violation of these rules could result in the Family being removed from post housing and/or barred from the instal-lation.

Have fun, be a Family, and obey the rules.

Kevin LarsonChief, Public Communications

School is out. Your children are home allday, too engrossed in the latest video game,tagging along with you on your day-to-day and grumbling about it, or uttering thedreaded words no parent likes to hear; “I’mbored.”

Fort Stewart, Hunter Army AirfieldMorale, Welfare and Recreation has theanswer. Throughout the summer months,MWR will be offering several different youth activities to keep installation youths

busy during the summer months, saidLinda Heifferon, director of MWR.“What we’re trying to do is keep our

youth active,” Heifferon said. “We want toprovide the programs and services so thatour Families and youth can be actively engaged.”

Part of keeping youth engaged is giving them a place to go in the evenings. Tonightkicks off the first night Rocky’s will be openonly to teenagers every Thursday night, 5p.m. to 11 p.m. No alcohol will be served,and only teenagers with military ID card will be allowed access. One guest per ID

card holder is allowed. A significant part of the summer youth

program is transportation. MWR set up abus route for youths to get to the differentactivities throughout the installation. BothFort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield haveroutes. The shuttle is for 13- to 18-year-olds, Heifferon said.

“Having a shuttle provides youth accessto all of the programs offered this summer,”she said.

One of those stops might be the new youth gym at Jordan Gym. As of June 18,Jordan Gym will only be open to teenage ID

card holders. The gym will have exerciseequipment and instructional classes forteenagers.

“It’s got all kinds of fitness classes for youths,” Heifferon said.

Another one of the stops is the CorkanFamily Recreation Area. The Corkan Gymthere is being transformed into a teendream.

The gym will feature laser tag, indoorskating year round, a climbing wall andmuch more.

“It’s being renovated to accommodate alot of different activities for teens,”

Heifferon said.Sometime in the next 18 months, a teen

center will be built next to Corkan Gym.The teen center will have a coffee bar, videogaming, a home theater, and a DJ booth with a dance area. Fort Stewart teenagers were asked to participate in the design of the teen center.

“We had a focus group tell us what they wanted,” Kathy Surges, director of market-ing at MWR said.

Sixteen teenagers came out to share theirthoughts on what the center should look like, what should be in it, and how it should

be laid out. At Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, those programs include summercamps with themes like nature, camping,art; trips to the movie theater, aquarium,the mall, and water parks; instructionalcamps on horseback riding, dancing, golf;and summer programs in creative cooking,sign language, canoeing.

The trips taking place over the summermonths aren’t just for youths. Mom anddad are welcome to come along. To findout more, call Dave Smith, 767-6071, atStewart and Terri McMillan, 315-5708, at

Hunter.The Fort Stewart school system is also

offering a summer program. Already underway and running until July 3, the pro-gram offers students in kindergartenthrough sixth grade a chance to enrichskills in math and language arts.

“It’s a half-day summer program that willallow students to experience a variety of engaging activities,” Heifferon said.

With so many activities to choose from,it’s important to stop and take a break forlunch.

The Fort Stewart school system is offer-

ing a free summer lunch program. The pro-gram runs until July 13.Meal time is 11 a.m. to noon, and loca-

tions are the Youth Center and Bldg. 7338,Diamond Elementary School, GMH com-munity center at Southern Oaks, and theFamily Fun Park in the Corkan Family Recreation Area.

See page 1C for activitiesand bus schedules

Communities offer youth summer campsLiberty Recreation basketball camp

The Liberty County Recreation Department will con-duct a summer baseball camp for 10-14 year olds, June11-14, from 9 -11:30 a.m. at the Liberty County Recreation Baseball Complex in Hinesville.

The cost is $25. The instructor is Liberty County HighSchool baseball coach Steve Cottrell. On-line registra-tion is available at the LCRD Web site. For more infor-mation, call Jimmy Martin at 876-5359.

Bicycle ride across GeorgiaThe Liberty County Chamber of Commerce is spon-

soring B.R.A.G., Bicycle Ride Across Georgia starting at

10 a.m., June 15 at Bradwell Institute in Hinesville. Over1,600 cyclists and their Families will travel intoHinesville to spend the evening in Liberty County before

leaving Saturday on their last leg to Savannah. Shuttlebuses will transport these riders around Hinesville sothey may use different amenities available to them. If you see these cyclists heading into town, make sure you wave and blow your horn to make them feel welcome!For more information, call Kenny Smiley at 368-4445.

Liberty Recreation soccer campLiberty County Recreation Department is offering a

soccer camp at James Brown Park Soccer Complex inHinesville, for 5-17 year olds, June 25-28, from 9-11:30a.m. The instructor is Hinesville Gators Soccer Clubfounder and coach, Tom Sukaratana.

The cost is $25. On-line registration is available at theLCRD Web site. For more information, call Jimmy Martin at 876-5359.

YMCA day campsThe YMCA of Coastal Georgia offers summer day

camp programs at various times and locations in thelocal area.

The counselors are committed to providing a safe andcomfortable environment for the children in their indi-vidual groups. Their primary goal is to offer children apositive day camp experience in an environment wherethey can develop into healthy, happy campers. Call the YMCA branch of your choice

See 5B for additional camps




“From all the damaged trucks I’ve seen, theglass really holds up,” Pollard said. “Adding the ballistic glass and steel comprising the rig has been known to hold up quite well againstthe many challenges a gunner may face.”

Spc. Chris Cleland, as a gunner for the 2ndBCT deputy commander’s personal security detail, knows a lot about these challenges. Hesaid gunners face a wide range of threats.They range from potentially fatal, such asIEDs and sniper fire, to nuisances like kidsthrowing rocks.

Although such measures don’t alleviate allCleland’s fears, he said the system can helpstop shrapnel.

Doing so allows him to better take the fightto the enemy, by being able to more effective-ly engage targets and eliminate threats quick-er, he added, which is the best protection forconvoys.

Just as Cleland desires to perform hisduties as quick as possible, Pollard said heand his crew of 10 mechanics are working equally fast and as hard as possible to outfitthe vehicles of the 1st Battalion 9th Field Artillery, 2nd Battalion 3rd Brigade TroopBattalion, and Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 2nd BCT with theprotection.

Although such devotion often requires 12-to 13-hour days out in the sun, wearing pro-tective gloves, eyewear or face shields, themechanics said they are glad they are helping

contribute to the safety of other Soldiers.“It is a lot of work, but it’s important,” said

Pfc. James Mackey, 26th BTB mechanic.“We’re protecting Soldiers.”

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Sgt. Kevin Stabinsky

A 26th BSB mechanic welds a joint to hold ballistic glass to a gunner’s mount. The 2nd BCT Soldiers are busy adding protection to the brigade’s vehicles.

4040 YYearears of Sers of Service!vice!

Sgt. Tanya Polk

Col.Todd Buchs, Fort Stewart, Hunter Army Airfield garrison commander awards Blanche Davis at a Directorate of Public Works

award ceremony held June 1. Davis, a member of DPW’s Master Planning Division was recognized for her 40 years of federal service.

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 stationed inGeorgia may be eligible. If you are interested in attending aGeorgia vocational or trade school, inquire with your school'sfinancial advisor or visit the Army Education Center to speak with a counselor. More than 136 Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Division signed up for the HOPE grant between Oct.1, 2006and March 30, 2007. With more than half using the grant. Inaddition, nearly 200 Family members have signed up and usedthe grant.

Spouses get more MGIB benefitsThe Secretary of the Army has approved the transfer of up to

18 months of MGIB benefits to spouses as a pilot program. Thisprogram became effective July 21, 2006. The program is boundby law to the retention of critical skills. Eligible Soldiers must

have enrolled in MGIB on DD Form 2366 upon entry to activeduty. If you cannot locate your Department of Defense Form2366, check your official Military Personnel File or go online to Army Knowledge Online for details. Your education counselorcan assist you with information about your MGIB benefits.Please contact your unit retention career counselor for details.

Get free SAT, ACT prep softwareThe Victory Sports Group of NFL football players is spon-

soring test prep software for military Families. There will be asmall shipping charge for delivery. The sponsorship code is2ad9c5ccfd for http:sat.eknowledge.com/purchase

_coupon.asp.

$4500 tuition available for Soldiers All active duty members have $4500 per fiscal year for edu-

cation. This entitlement is separate from the Montgomery GIBill benefits available from the Veteran’s Administration.

Details are available at 1:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, during aone hour brief at the education center, room 223. Thewww.goarmyed .com Web site provides 24-hours, 7-days-a- week virtual access for Soldiers. Our education counselors areavailable to assist in educational goal setting and advising.

College testing offeredColumbia College is now providing our college testing ser-

vices. More than 70 CLEPs and DSSTs are computer based forimmediate results. CLEP/DSST testing is free to Soldiers andcosts vary from $80 to $100 per test for civilians. Columbia willalso be the test proctor for all college distance learning tests.There is a $20 fee for registration. Please call 767-7558 or 877-3406 for more information.

College term dates announcedCentral Texas College, Aug. 13-Oct. 6, 767-2070 at Stewart,

315-4090 at Hunter. Columbia College, now-July 25, Aug. 13-Oct. 6, 767-5336 at Stewart, 352-8635 at Hunter. Embry Riddle, Aug. 6-Oct. 7, 767-3930 at Stewart, 352-5252 at Hunter.Savannah Tech, July 9-Sept. 19, 408-2430 at Stewart. WebsterUniversity, Aug. 13-Oct. 11, 767-5357 at Stewart, 354-0033 atHunter.

Savannah Tech offers childcareChildcare is available at the Airport Road Hinesville campus.

Please contact Natasha Brown at 408-3024 ext 6026 for moredetails.

Free college tutoring offeredSavannah Technical College is offering tutoring in math,

English, computers, reading, etc. The service is available at theHinesville Liberty Campus. Math and tutoring in the othersubjects is offered Monday-Friday and is available some

evenings. Service at the Sgt. 1st Class Paul R. Smith EducationCenter that includes math tutoring is offered at 3:10-5:30 p.m.,Monday and Wednesday of each week. You don’t have to beenrolled in Savannah Tech to participate. Call 408-3024 formore information.

Take GED refresher classesThese courses will prepare you to take the GED or refresh

your skills in basic education subjects. Courses are free of charge on a space available basis. The Sgt. 1st Class Paul SmithEducation Center hours are: Monday – Thursday 8 a.m. tonoon and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 6p.m. – 9 p.m. in rooms 225 - 228. Please call 368-7322 or 368-7329 for more information.

Computerized certification exams availableHundreds of different certification exams, including many

information technology, emergency medical technician, para-medic, IBM exams, etc. are now being administered on com-puter in room 165, at the education center. Because the Sgt. 1stClass Paul R. Smith Education Center has become an officialPearson Virtual User Environment center, many Soldiers andFamily members have access to a broader variety of tests. Formore information, call the test administrator, at 767-9569, or,visit www.pearson VUE.com.

Central Texas College offers scholarshipsThe Central Texas College Foundation office has more than

100 scholarships available to students.These scholarships are not just for students at the Central

Campus but many of these scholarships are available for stu-

dents attending one of Central Texas College's World WideCampus'. Filling out a single application will give students

the opportunity to be considered for all of their availablescholarships. The application process is simple, visitwww.ctcd.scholarships.nelnet.net, and set up an account.

Book-club volunteers needed at HunterVolunteers are needed to start a book club. You set the

rules, you decide what you want to read. Anyone interestedin starting the book club or participating in the club, pleasecontact the Hunter Army Airfield Branch Library at 315-2403.

Enjoy Summer reading at HunterStory Time is every Wednesday from 10-10:30 a.m. for

children ages 2 through 5.

English as a Second Language coursesESL classes are available. The beginning courses are

offered 8-10 a.m., Monday and Wednesday. Intermediatecourses are offered 10 a.m. to noon Monday and Wednesday, and 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday and Thursday,building 100, room 227. Please call 368-7322 for more infor-mation.

Troops, Spouse to Teachers rep visits StewartBill Kirkland, Program Manager for the Georgia Troops to

Teachers Program and Georgia Spouse to Teachers Program will be available at 11 a.m. June 20 and July 25. He willanswer questions regarding the Georgia Troops to TeachersProgram. It provides eligible servicemembers up to $10,000for becoming public school teachers.

Under the Spouse to Teachers Programs, eligible military spouses may be reimbursed for the cost of state requiredcertification tests up to a total of $600. Kirkland will con-duct a one hour briefing that will include an overview of

programs, registration procedures and Georgia teacher cer-tification options. Please call 1-800-745-0709 or 767-8331for more information.

New CTC hours announcedThe Central Texas College representative is currently

available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Please call 315-4090 or 876-4045 for more information andfor the most current schedule of hours.

Green-to-Gold comes to Hunter A Green-to-Gold representative will visit the Hunter

Education center, at 2 p.m. June 14 and 28. For more infor-mation, call 315-6130.


Fort. Stewart’s Brittin,Diamond and KesslerElementary School, in conjunc-tion with the U.S. Departmentof Agriculture announces theirSeamless Summer NutritionProgram, from June 4 throughJuly 13. The program will offerfree nutritional lunches to youthages 18 and under, no IDrequired.

Parents are responsible foraccompanying children 12 andunder; however, the child mustpick up the lunch.

The meals will be served from11 a.m. to noon, Monday-Friday at Diamond Elementary,Southern Oaks Community Center, Bryan Village YouthCenter, and Corkan RecreationCenter/Family Fun Park.

For more information contactLynette Morgan at 408-3088.

Gail AldridgeFort Stewart Public Affairs

Frank Calamita and his fellow comrades from414th Infantry, 104th Infantry Division, visitedFort Stewart for their annual reunion in May.

"In late 1942, early 1943, I was stationed at what was then entitled Camp Stewart with the 497th AAA Battalion," Calamita said. "We never know when it will be our last reunion since each of us isat least 80 or older now. Some of us e-mail but weall keep in touch with each other. “

Calamita commented on their activities during

their visit."This trip to Fort Stewart has been great,” He

said. “We have seen Warriors' Walk, a motor poolstatic display with Division STB (Special TroopsBattalion), had lunch with the Soldiers in the din-ing facility, and got hands-on in the tank simula-tors at the Close Combat Tactical Trainer at EvansField. We came to the right place at the right timeto see how today's Soldiers fight a war. TheseSoldiers are well trained and very capable. We areso grateful for the opportunity to see our Army at work even in the midst of an ongoing deploy-ment."

Summer Nutrition Program offered WWII veterans visit Fort Stewart




3rd HBCT honors fallen heroes Sgt. Natalie Rostek3rd HBCT Public Affairs

FORWARD OPERATING BASE HAMMER,Iraq –Two fallen heroes were honored by the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat TeamSoldiers in a memorial service held

Monday at FOB Hammer.Spc. Jonathan Winterbottom and Spc. Victor Toledo-Pulido, both members of the 3rd Squadron, 1st Calvary Regiment, were killed May 24, during an improvisedexplosive device attack.

Friends and co-workers gathered to lis-ten and speak of their fellow Soldiers.

Winterbottom, 22, of Falls Church, Va., was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 30thInfantry Regiment in June 2004.

The unit was re-designated as 3/1 Cav.two years later.

Winterbottom served as a combat

medic assisting with the squadron’s TimeSensitive Target team and assisting at theSquadron Medical Clinic.

“Specialist Winterbottom was an allaround guy who was a friend to all,” saidSgt. 1st Class Merrick Sides, 3/1 Cav. med-ical platoon sergeant. “I’ll always be

proud to have known him and haveserved with him.” Winterbottom is survived by his wife,

Rosa Sanchez.Toledo-Pulido, 22, of Hanford, Calif.,

was assigned to Headquarters Troop, 3/1Cav. in June 2007. He served as aSquadron’s TST team driver.

“Specialist Toledo (-Pulido) was a greatfriend to everyone,” said Pfc. John Downs,3/1 Cav. “He cared about everyone andalways tried to make people smile.”

Toledo-Pulido is survived by his wife,Christi, and his son Isak.

Pfc. William HattonTF Marne Public Affairs

CAMP VICTORY, Iraq — Soldiersfrom the 3rd Infantry Division paidrespect to their fallen comradesduring a Memorial Day serviceheld in front of the Task Forceheadquarters building May 28.

“History shows us that Americahas sent her sons and daughters todefend the attributes that makeher great: freedom, liberty, democ-racy, and a rule of law,” said Maj.Gen. Rick Lynch, Task Force Marnecommanding general, during theceremony. “Many never return,and it’s those heroes who we pauseto remember today.”

During the ceremony, the 3rdInf. Div. band played renditions of “Proud to Be An American” and“Amazing Grace” in honor andmemory of Soldiers that have fall-en during combat in Iraq.

“Memorial Day is about peoplelike you and me,” Lynch said.“They’re of humble birth, rarely knowing fame or fortune. At greatpersonal costs, they turn from thesafety of their homes. Some werefathers and mothers. All were sonsand daughters.”

A moment of silence was offeredfor Soldiers to stop and reflect onthe comrades lost during this war.

Paying tributeto the fallen

Maj. Gen. Rick Lynch, Task Force Marne commanding general, and TF Marne Command Sgt. Maj.Jesse L. Andrews Jr., salute fallen Soldiers during a Memorial Day ceremony held May 28 in front of the TF Marne headquar-

ters building.Inset: TF Marne Soldiers bow their heads in a moment of silence to remember and honor their fallen comrades during the Memorial Day ceremony. Graphic by Spc. Emily Wilsoncroft

Prayer breakfast rejuvenates SoldiersStaff Sgt. Samantha M. StrykerTF Marne Public Affairs

CAMP VICTORY, Iraq — Forces Commandtop leaders joined members of Task ForceMarne for breakfast and prayer celebra-

tions at the newly renamed Task ForceMarne Dining Facility on Camp Victory,June 4.

After a gospel performance by the MarneGospel Choir, the task force commander,Maj. Gen. Rick Lynch briefly spoke to thegroup before introducing guests, Forces

Command Chaplain, Chap. (Lt. Col.) Sonny Moore and Forces Command Commanding General, Gen. Charles Campbell.

Inspiring those in attendance, Mooreshared what he called the greatest compli-ment found in the Bible given to anyone.

That compliment, he said, is found in theNew Testament, and is given to a centuri-on, a professional officer of the Romanarmy. In the passage the Soldier respectedother people and their religion. The Romansoldier respected and understood authori-ty. And just like t oday’s leaders; he respect-ed his subordinates by taking care of them.

“There is something special about being a Soldier,” Moore said. “God made the callon my life, and I am proud to serve.”

After a musical rendition of “Amazing

Grace”, by the 3rd Inf. Div. Band, a finalprayer was shared before TF Marne mem-bers began their day.

Staff Sgt. Samantha M. Stryker

Left: Warrant Offi cer Yolondria Dixon- Carter, 3rd Inf. Div. personnel, and Sgt.Maj. Cassandra Tribune, 3rd Inf. Div.Chaplain’s offi ce, sing with the Marne

Gospel Choir during the TF Marne Prayer Breakfast at the TF Marne Dining Facility at Camp Victory June 4



Rock of the Marne Frontline 11A June 7, 2007

Pfc. Amanda McBride4th BCT Public Affairs

You are on the battlefield, and you seeyour buddy get hurt. Bullets are flying over-

head and you know every second counts. By the time you reach him, you have already thought of what you need to do to help himbecause of all that you were taught.

Soldiers from 4th Brigade Combat Teamparticipated in a weeklong Combat Lifesavercourse May 29 thru June 1 at Club Stewart.The CLS course is also being administeredthis week with the goal to get Soldiers CLS

qualified as the 4th BCT prepares for anupcoming deployment in Iraq.Soldiers are being certified in CLS so they

can have basic knowledge of how to treatinjuries that may help save the life of anoth-er.

“CLS is needed now more than ever,” saidSgt. Nathaniel B. Hart, Special TroopsBattalion, 4th BCT.

“First response to the scene is vital in saving

a Soldier’s life.”On the first day of the course, Soldiers are

taught that with proper use of combat life-saver skills, battlefield deaths may be pre-vented.

“Soldiers are oriented with how to per-form Tactical Combat Casualty Care,” saidHart. “TCCC teaches Soldiers to understandthe role of the provider and when to performthe duty. ”

Day two teaches Soldiers informationabout respiration, airway and litters.

The third day of the course introducesSoldiers on how to initiate a saline lock and

intravenous infusion.On the fourth day, Soldiers complete reallife scenarios based on what they weretaught.

“On day five, Soldiers take a test that goesover everything that was taught throughoutthe course,” said Hart.

Not only can the lessons learned in CLShelp save the life of a Soldier on the battle-

field, it can also save a life during peacetime.

4th BCT learns life

saving techniques

New scam targetsmilitary spousesAmerican Forces PressService

WASHINGTON – TheAmerican Red Cross is warn-ing military spouses about anew identity-theft scam thattargets Family members of deployed troops.

The Red Cross was alertedof the scam earlier thismonth, said DevorahGoldburg of the Red Cross.

The scam involves a per-son with an American accentcalling a military spouse,identifying herself as a repre-sentative of the Red Cross,and telling the spouse thather husband was hurt in Iraqand was medically evacuat-

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resentatives typically do notcontact military members ordependents directly andalmost always go through acommander or first sergeant,according to a Red Crossnews release.

Military Family membersare urged not to give out any personal information overthe phone if contacted by unknown individuals,including confirmation thattheir spouse is deployed.

In addition, Red Crossrepresentatives contact mili-tary members or dependentsdirectly only in response toan emergency message initi-ated by a Family member,the news release said.

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Hunter Army Airfield gets new commanderNancy GouldHunter Public Affairs

Lt. Col. Daniel W. Whitney assumedcommand of Hunter Army Airfield from Lt.Col. Carl R. Coffman during a Change of Command ceremony 9 a.m., June 5, at theHunter Army Airfield Parade Field.

Whitney comes to Hunter from hisassignment at Fort Bragg as the deputy

commander for the 7th Special ForcesGroup. He inherits the responsibility of overseeing Hunter’s mission as a premierpower projection platform that is vital toour national defense.

Col. Todd Buchs, the FortStewart/Hunter Army Airfield GarrisonCommander, said Whitney’s rich specialoperations experience and training haveprepared him for this mission.

“He’s faced tough challenges before, andI can guarantee that he will face many more in this position,” Buchs said.

Whitney expressed his enthusiasmabout his new mission at Hunter and grat-itude to Coffman before wishing himfarewell and best for the future.

“During the last few weeks working with

you, you have helped with my transitioninto the garrison command here,” Whitney said. “It’s been amazing to see the supportthat Hunter gets from this community. It’sunequal to anything I’ve seen in all my other assignments.”

Whitney has 19 years of service sincegraduating from the University of Texas in Arlington and receiving his commission asan Infantry Officer in 1988.

He served initially with the 101st Airborne Division as a Rifle Platoon Leaderand Reconnaissance Platoon Leader andlater as the 3rd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment Air Operations Officer beforeattending the Special Forces DetachmentOfficer’s Qualification Course in 1993. He

was assigned to A Company, 3rd Battalion,7th Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg,

N.C., where he served as the detachmentcommander for Special Forces OperationalDetachment and afterward commandedSFODA 791 (Assault). He went on to serveas the executive officer for C Company, 3/7Special Forces Command in the Republicof Panama before returning to commandC, 3/7 in July 2000.

In 2002, Whitney returned to the 7thSpecial Forces at Fort Bragg to command

the Group Support Company and served asthe group operations officer prior toassuming duties as the Aide-de-Camp tothe commanding general of United States Army Special Operations Command.

He also served as the Executive Officer of 7th Special Forces Group and concurrently as the Chief of Staff for the Combined JointSpecial Operations Task Force- Afghanistan.

His awards and decorations include theBronze Star, the Defense MeritoriousService Medal, Joint ServiceCommendation Medal and many more.His badges include Expert Infantryman,Master Parachutist, Pathfinder, Air Assaultand Combat Diver. He has also earnedSpecial Forces and Ranger tabs.

A reception followed at the Hunter Cluband was attended by approximately 200guests, including many civilians fromSavannah and surrounding communities who have worked closely with Coffman.The group gathered at the club to wishCoffman well before he reports to his new job June 11 at the Pentagon as the military liaison for the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations and Environment.

Bill Cathcart, vice president and generalmanager of WTOC and co-chairman of theChatham County Chamber of CommerceMilitary Support Initiative committee,attended the ceremony and the Coffmans’farewell dinner the previous week. Heexpressed gratitude for their friendship

and for their contributions to the commu-nity.

Nancy Gould

Col. Todd Buchs, Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield garrison commander, passes garri-

son colors to Lt. Col. Daniel W.Whitney, the new Hunter garrison commander, during the Hunter Army Airfield Change of Command Ceremony June 5 at the Hunter Parade Field.

Iraqi, Coalition Forces open municipal center in Ramadi Spc. Ricardo Branch1st BCT Public Affairs

RAMADI, Iraq – Iraqi officials and military servicemembersgathered at the Joint Coordination Center for the grandopening of the municipal center May 28 in Ramadi, Iraq.

The opening of the municipal center heralded a new placeof business for the many departments working to restorebasic services to the people of the city.

“Today and with God’s blessing, we open the office build-ing of the municipal services for the city of Ramadi,” said

Mayor Latif Iyada. “Now the service departments have aplace from where they can conduct business for the peopleof Ramadi.”

Some of the service providers that will be working in thenew municipal center are the departments of sewage, water,health, public works, electricity and education.

“We pray to God that he bless all those who are in the ser-

vice of the city of Ramadi and its people,” Iyada said. “Withthis building, everyone will be able to work together for thepeople as we work to rebuild Ramadi.”

Present for the occasion was the 1st Brigade Combat Teamcommander, Col. John Charlton, whose unit helped directsome of the construction assets for the building.

“This is a great day for Ramadi,” he said. “This little build-ing is going to play a big role in bringing the city back to lifeand returning things to normal for the people of Ramadi.”

Although the Iraqi police laid the foundation for the city toget back on its feet, Charlton believes it will be the govern-

ment’s job to move from security to reconstruction.“I really think it will be the city government that takes the

city forward,” Charlton said. “The terrorists would like tocontrol everything; they want no government in Ramadi. By you coming together and restarting the government for thecity, you are showing that you will not be intimidated by ter-rorists.”

He said that now with dedicated Iraqi personnel working for the welfare of the city, 1st Brigade Combat Team willassist them in supportive roles, just like they do with the Iraqipolice.

“As you know, we have teams with all the police units andall the military units to help and work with them, and we’llhave the same concept with the city government,” Charltonsaid. “We’ll have a lot of dedicated Soldiers, Marines andcivilians working with the city government everyday to helprestore life to the city once again.”

With the direct relationship Iraqis share with the Coalition

Forces working in their sector, Charlton is very optimisticand sees lots of hope now for the people of Ramadi following the ceremony.

“I know that this close partnership is going to produce thesame kind of results with the city government as it did withthe Iraqi police and military,” he said. “Together we’re going to move Ramadi forward and rebuild this great city.”




“I was able to venture around other parts of Iraq outsideof Baghdad - even venture outside of the green zone inBaghdad,” Chambliss said. “It’s a real strong indicationthat things are entirely different over there now.”

Iraq’s improvements were reiterated to the Soldiers of 3/7 Inf. who are slated to deploy this fall. Soldiers askedChambliss the question lingering many minds. ‘When willbe the last rotation to Iraq?’

“We’ll be there until they are able to defend them-selves,” Chambliss told the Soldiers of 3/7.

“I was impressed with our Soldiers, living and fighting side by side with Iraqi soldiers because now they are com-rades and colleagues,” he said.

“It’s those Iraqi soldiers that we want to be trained tothe point to where they’re able to protect the citizens of Iraq from external forces. More specifically, protect themfrom internal insurgency. And, then, we can bring ourSoldiers home.”

Chambliss told the troops that the U.S. will continue tofight the war on terrorism until the mission is complete,

but Soldiers agreed when he stated it’s better to fight the war on Iraqi soil rather than here in Hinesville orSavannah.

Troops also questioned the senator if there will beenough manpower to complete this mission.

Chambliss stated that not only will Soldiers have themanpower to complete the mission, but he also ensuredthem that they will be fully geared with uniforms, equip-ment, and anything needed to perform the job.

As the 3rd Inf. Div. continues to fight the war on terror-ism, they also continue to fight off the deployment stress-es Family members endure. Chambliss agreed that theFamily members are key players to the fight.

“A commitment to the Army is a Family commitment,”he said.

Chambliss recommended that spouses continue to sup-port their troops by sending cards, letters, and e-mails.

“The main thing is to stay in touch with their Soldiers,”

Chambliss encouraged Families. “The morale of the menand women over there is unparallel. They’re very profes-sional. They miss their Families dearly, but they do know why they are there.

“We’re here to help in every way we can- from the qual-ity of life standpoint-to make it as easy as possible here forthe spouses.” Chambliss Said.

Sgt. Tanya Polk

Senator Saxby Chambliss, Georgia senator, thanks deploying 3/7 Inf. Soldiers for their dedication to the U.S. Army during his visit to Fort Stewart, May 31.

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Once the units are in place, however, it will still take months for the full impact of the surge, which involves close to 30,000combat and support troops. New unitscoming into theater need anywhere from 30to 60 days to get a feel for their sectorsbefore they can start making an impact onsecurity conditions, Odierno said.

“When fighting a counterinsurgency, youhave to first understand the environment you're operating in; its people, the enemy,the physical and human terrain and thelocal dynamics,” he said. “Only then can you begin to understand what must bedone to accomplish your mission.”

Still, the surge and the related strategy of placing forces at approximatley 30 combat

outposts and joint security stations in thegreater Baghdad area is starting to produceresults, Odierno said.

Since the first unit of the surge arrived,Coalition Forces across Iraq have detainedmore than 18,000 extremists and capturedor killed more than 1,700 high-value targets.Coalition Forces have also found more than2,400 weapons caches this year, comparedto around 2,600 in all of 2006, Odierno said.

The extra manpower has also helpedcoalition efforts to protect and develop sev-eral of Baghdad’s markets. One such marketstarted the surge with no retail outlets andnow has aboout 250, said Odierno.

The main goal of the surge, which is for-mally titled Operation Fardh al-Qanoon, is

to create a secure, stable environment forthe Iraqi people in Baghdad. Doing soshould give the Iraqi government the timeand space it needs to build its capacity andmake the political reforms necessary for itssuccess, Odierno said.

The strategy has Coalition Forcesemploying diplomatic and economic mea-sures in addition to military tactics. Forcesat all levels of command have become moreproactive in reaching out to Iraq’s varioussectors, including mainstream Sunni insur-gents and elements of Moqtada al-Sadr’sMahdi Army, Odierno said.

According to Odierno, about 80 percentof Mahdi Army members and non-Al QaedaSunni insurgents are reconcilable. The goal

is to get these groups to reach out to thegovernment of Iraq and participate in thecountry’s formal reconciliation efforts.

Odierno alsi said that he would needuntil at least August – the point at which thefull surge will have been in place for around60 days – to make and present his initialassessment of the strategy’s effectiveness toGen. David Petraeus, the senior comman-der in Iraq. Even then, the assessmentmight be that the surge needs more time to work, he said.

“Every day we are making progress, andevery day we continue to drive the enemy from their safe havens,” said Odierno.

“But, they are still out there fighting usevery day.”

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