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Desperados are now fully in

charge of our logistical mis-

sion in Iraq!!! We are on the

move and making the mis-

sion happen. We went

through a transition period

with the previous unit, and

are now in the drivers seat.

The Distribution platoon are

our road dogs. They support

our brothers at the check

points with whatever sup-

port needed. We combined

elements from each section

of the Troop to make a secu-

rity element for our combatlogistical patrols. We have

our food service , mechanics

and medic soldiers hitting

the road making it happen

for the Squadron. Our Distri-

bution platoon also provides

sustainment for FOB Cobra.

They provide bulk water sup-

port, fuel and transportation

support. So, as you can see,

our Distro guys are very

busy!! Our maintenance pla-

toon is doing outstanding as

well. The maintenance Sol-

diers are working hard main-

taining the Squadrons fleet.

Our generator mechanics are

some of the hardest working

Soldiers here on the FOB.

The generator mechanics

have been working non stopon the generators to keep our

check points and FOB going.

Im real proud of the motiva-

tion and professionalism

these maintenance Soldiers

posses to keep the mission going. The

HQ section is also doing great things.

They run our operations cell, DFAC,

medical section, supply room and com-

mand post. Our HQ section also coordi-

nates our FOB Cobra logistical support.

Our food service section along with our

civilian contractors prepare three won-

derful meals for us daily. Our food ser-

vice Soldiers also support the line Troops

at the check points by providing meals

for them on a daily basis. Desperado Sol-

diers are working very hard supporting

the Squadron. Most of us are very happy

with FOB Cobra. It has exceeded most of

our expectations. Personally, I thought

that FOB Cobra was going to be very

primitive; however it has everything I

need and more. So, (for the most part )

our basic needs are taken care of and the

morale is very high. We appreciate all the

support and the love from the families

back home. The Soldiers are enjoying

receiving care packages; keep them com-

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FOB COBRA

FOB Cobra has plenty of things

to offer us! Like the MWR, bar-

bershops, a coffee shop, pool

hall, computer labs, DVD shop,

and a lovely DFAC. Because of

our fast pace and very busy

schedule, the Soldiers enjoy

having these activities like the

internet, and MWR to help

relax when time permits.

There are few things here on

Fob Cobra that may catch ones

eye; One trend that has become

famous is the shaved head. Our

barber here is a little heavy on

the clippers, resulting in a lot of

Soldiers having both intentional

and unintentional shaved heads.

Now known as the Cobra Cut.

When Soldiers go out on mis-

sions, they often wear the Army

Combat Shirt. The shirt has a

distinct form fitting shape that

catches the eye.; its been tagged

as The Sexy Shirt. Another

trend here on Cobra is diet

drinks. Everybody is drinking

diet sodas, in the DFAC, in the

CP, in the motor pool, every-

where you go, somebody is

drinking a diet soda. Another eye

catching trend here is look a

likes. Some of Soldiers share an

uncanny resemblance to each other

and becomes quite the talk of the

town!

FOB COBRA IRAQ

JUNE 2011

VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1

DESPERADONEWSLETTER

Inside this issue:

HQ PLATOON 2

DISTRIBUTION PLATOON 3

MAINTENANCE PLATOON 4

PHOTO OPS 5

DEDICATION TO SGTBEARD

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Below:

SFC Alexander sporting the sexy shirt and a diet soda

SPC Bailey showing off his shaved head .

SPC Losee and PFC Anderson have been mistaken as

twins

SSG Daniels and SPC Hewitt have an uncanny

resemblance .

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The HQ section consists of, the Command Post, Operations

Cell, Supply, Medical and the Food Service Section. The HQ

section maintains our steady state logistical operations.

The Ops cell manages FOB support, coordinates check point

support and the Combat logistical patrols . The operations

cell is sometimes like a mad house! At any given moment,

there may be several people in our little Ops cell all at-

tempting to coordinate support. The Operations cell is led

by newly promoted CPT Jonathan Lent, the Troop XO. The

Ops cell has done an amazing job controlling the Desperado

logistical operations. The other members of the HQs Pla-

toon, the Food Service Section. The Food Service Section is

led by SFC Alexander. Everyone enjoys an excellent variety

of meals provided by the DFAC. The DFAC feeds over 700

Soldiers and civilians daily. Our Soldiers at the Check

Points also enjoy meals provided by

the Food Service Soldiers. The

DFAC provided special meals and

displays for important events in-

cluding Veterans Day, the Armys

Birthday, and Fathers Day.

HQ HELLIONS PLATOON

LEFT:Food Service Soldiers with civilian

contractors preparing for the Armys

Birthday celebration.

BELOW: HQ / DEFAC Soldiers smiling

for the camera

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The

Operations

cell is

sometimes like

a mad house.

LEFT:PFC Cusack

in the Ops cell

communicating with

our Combat

Logistical Patrol.

RIGHT: The Army

Birthday Cake

ABOVE: 1SG Weed and his new toy. Who

gave 1SG a bull horn?


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The Distribution platoon and the

Desperado security element hit the

road to provide logistical support to

our check points. They support the

Squadron with fuel, water, food and

maintenance. I am so proud of the

teamwork and commitment of these

Soldiers. I could not ask for a better

group of Soldiers to conduct this mis-

sion. The Distro Platoon is led by 2LT

Carl Rennie and SSG Kendrick

Daniels. This Platoon flourished un-

der their leadership and is continuing

to do great things here in Iraq. The

Distro platoon has some of the most

experienced and professional NCOs

that I have ever met. Im confident in the leader-

ship that this platoon has. These Soldiers are mo-

tivated and proud of the work they do, both at the

check points and here on FOB Cobra. This

month, they took over the mission from 2-14

CAVs LST. It was a smooth transition (for the

most part) that only lasted a couple of days.

Since, then, the Distro guys and gals have com-

pletely took over the mission and have provided

outstanding support!! So far, the Distro platoon

has pushed out over 16,000 gallons of fuel, 35

pallets of bottled water and over 60 pallets of

food to the Soldiers at the Check points. They

have provided over 165,ooo gallons of fuel, over

90 pallets of water and over 20 transportation

movement requests to support FOB operations

here on Cobra. Theses amazing accomplishments

proves without a doubt that, Nothing happens

until something moves- Transportation Corps

unofficial motto.

ABOVE : The Distro platoon and the Desperado Security

element preparing to conduct a Combat Logistic Patrol to

the Check Points.

RIGHT: SSG Daniels, SPC Powell, and SGT Williams fin-

ishing their breakfast before hitting the road.

DISTRO PLATOON TONKA

The Distro

Platoon is led by

2LT Carl Rennie

and SSG

Kendrick

Daniels.

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ABOVE:SGT Brown having fun

providing support for FOB

Cobra.

The Distro

Platoon has

pushed outover 16,000

gallons of fuel

to the Check

Points

Nothing happensuntil something

moves


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The maintenance platoon hit

the ground running and has-

nt stopped since! The main-

tenance section keeps the

Squadron mov-

ing..literally!! These are the

hardest working Soldiers I

have ever seen. The mainte-

nance platoon is led by 2LT

Jennifer Williams and SFC

Benjamin Boyd (pictured

below). The maintenance

section began operations by

conducting technical inspec-

tions on over 125 of the

Squadrons vehicles to en-

sure that the vehicles were

fully mission capable to be-

gin operations. The commo

section has been extremelybusy providing communica-

tion support to the Troop.

SPC Mercado (pictured

below) and his team have

worked really hard to ensure

the Command Post and all

the Desperado fleet were up

and running on communica-

tion support. The biggest and

most critical support this

month has by far been generator

maintenance. Our GSE section has

worked on over 30 generators from

the Check Points and over 20 gen-

erators on the FOB. SGT Johnsonand his team( pictured below)

have worked long days and long

nights repairing generators to en-

sure that the Check Points are op-

erational. The Desperado team and

the Dark Horse Squadron appreci-

ate the hard work and dedication

that the maintenance team has put

in this month to ensure the success

of the mission. GO ORDNANCE!!

MAINTENANCE Wrench PLATOON

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The Maintenance section

keeps the Squadron

moving.literally.!!

The Maintenance Platoon leadership: 2LT

Jennifer Williams, and SFC, Benjamin

Boyd with SPC Alba and SPC Fortin

Everybody loves the generator mechanics!!!

SPC Litteken providing maintenance on an MRAP

The Clerks

SPC Mercado getting our

communication systems up

and running.

The Maintenance

Platoon has

conducted over

125 technical

inspections, 35QA/QCs, and 16

services for the

month of June.


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The one thing that our Desperados look forward to more than any-

thing: including chow, internet, and phones, is MAIL . Its like Christ-

mas time when the BSB (Brigade Support Battalion) CLP (Combat

Logistical Patrol) shows up with mail. The Soldiers all run up to CP

and ask Did I get mail? The Soldiers have received everything from

Amazon.com packages, hygiene supplies, blankets, snacks, teddybears and coloring books (yes, coloring books). The Soldiers appreci-

ate the special packages sent by friends and family members to

brighten up their day. Keep the mail coming! We love you too!!!

THANKS FOR THE LOVE

Its like Christmas

time when we

receive mail

1LT Gibson smiles like a little school

girl after receiving her first package.

So far shes probably received more

1LT Gibson received her 4th of July gifts

a little early!!

PFC Sullivan is very happy to receive a fresh

SGT Lopez receives a care package from his

2LT Rennie shows off his little Chinook

Soldiers love teddy bears too. SPC Robinsreceives a teddy in her care package.

PFC Schulte receives a very nice smelling deer

blanket.

SPC Vasquez is excited about re-

ceiving some hot sauce and Oreos.

PFC Laguana receives an Air Force teddy

bear in the mail.


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D FSC History

The 15th Forward Support Battalion was constituted on23 March 1925 as the 1st Medical Squadron. The battal-

ion was assigned to the 1st Calvary Division on 25 March

1949. The unit was redesigned as the 15th Medical Bat-

talion. On 15 September 1985 the 15th Medical Battalion

was inactivated at Fort Hood TX with elements being

incorporated in the newly formed 2nd Forward Support

Battalion and was re-designed as the 15th Forward Sup-

port Battalion.

In 2005, as part of the transformation of the 1st Calvary

Division to the US Army Modular Force Structure. D Co 4

-9 was activated on 08 July 2005 as the organic Cavalry

Squadron assigned to the reorganized re-designated 2nd

Brigade Combat Team, 1st Calvary Division.

In 2006-2008 D Co 4-9 CAV deployed to Camp Liberty

in Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2009-2010 D CO 4-9 CAV

deployed again to Kirkuk in support of OIF. Company

awards includes the Meritorious Service Award and the

Presidential Unit Citation Award. Currently D Co is de-

ployed to FOB Cobra, Iraq in support of Operation New

Dawn.

This month we lost a member of our team that was loved by many. SGT Bryan Beard passed away on

12 June 2011 from injuries sustained in a motor cycle accident. SGT Beard was a member of our Dis-

tribution Platoon. He served as the Fuel Section Sergeant. He enlisted in the Army in 1997 and had

an outstanding career. He served the army in Korea, Fort Stewart, GA, Fort Hood, TX., and multi-

ple deployments to Iraq. We remember our brother for the good times we shared with him and his

hard charging personality. The Soldiers and leaders of the Desperado and Dark Horse family said

goodbye to SGT Beard during his memorial ceremony on 18 June 2011. We will miss you, but you are

not forgotten.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTON

SUSTAIN THE LEGEND!!!

DESPERADOS.

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Pictured: SGT Beard (left) SGT Williams (Right)

SGT Bryan D. Beard

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