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Victory TimesVol. II, Issue 37 April 11, 2006Telling the Camp Victory story
In today’s Victory Times:Page 3: Chaplain’s CornerPage 4: Religious schedulePage 5: Letters from home
Page 2: Provost Marshals dis- cuss duty, progress in Iraq
Page 6: Camp Victory operat- ing hours
Friday
Camp Victory Three-day forecast
T-StormsHigh: 80 FLow: 62 F
Wednesday
SunnyHigh: 87 FLow: 63 F
Thursday
SunnyHigh: 94 F Low: 65 F
Story and photos by Drew HendricksMNC-I PAO
There are quite a few servicemembers who put their life on the line and receive little recognition for their work, but it doesn’t seem to bother them. A pat on the head and a nice chew toy seems to be enough to please these four legged “defenders of the night.” The Victory Canine unit is made up of 11 dog teams that pro-tect several entry control points on the Victory Base Complex, assisting in vehicle and personnel searches, focusing on explosive detection. “We say dog team because we are never counted as individu-als,” said Sgt. Raymond M. Richardson, military working-dog handler and native of Norman, Okla. “A dog and his handler make up one dog team.” The dogs fill multiple roles both on patrol and checkpoints. “We have three types of dogs. Explosive, which is what we primarily focus on, narcotics and patrol dogs,” said Richardson. “Almost all of our dogs are dual qualified.” The dogs main purpose on VBC is explosive detection, said Air Force Staff Sgt. Paul Barentine, military working-dog handler. “Most of the time we work hand in hand with Explosive Ord-nance Disposal,” said Richardson. Army policy requires every explosives detection dog to be 95 percent efficient in explosive detection before they are certified. Once they pass, their certification lasts for one year. The dogs, when paired with X-ray machines and other preven-tion devices, provide a level of security that cannot be matched, said Richardson.
The dogs and their handlers are constantly training and honing their skills. Barentine and his dog Kisma performed a controlled ag-gression drill that focuses on the dog’s ability to handle encounters with local nationals. “In this drill, Barentine will ap-proach the decoy and ask her ba-sic questions, like ‘who are you,’ ‘do you have any identification,’ and so on,” explained Richardson. “The decoy will then take off run-ning and Barentine will release his dog to conduct a bite.” Once the dog grabs a hold of the decoy he will either take her to the ground or wait for the com-mand to let go from the handler. “The dogs are trained to attack with or without command,” said Richardson. “They will react to
any sudden movements or aggressive behavior shown towards the handler.” While the handler searches an individual, the dog must stay and stand guard during the search. If at any time the dog feels that the handler is threatened he will attack. “We have been very fortunate with these teams,” said Richard- see CANINE, page 2
Master at Arms 2nd Class Liliana G. Perez acts as a decoy for Kisma a mili-tary working dog during an aggression and control drill, Sunday.
Canines help security on Victory Base
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Story and photo by Lance Cpl. Drew HendricksMNC-I PAO
The Multi-National Corps-Iraq Military Police Senior Lead-er Conference was held at Al Faw Palace, here, Sunday, bringing leaders in from all around Iraq to discuss and share new ideas, new technologies and les-sons learned. Maj. Gen. Donald Ryder, Provost Mar-shal General of the Army and Commanding General United States Army Criminal Inves-tigation Command, as well as Command-ers from the 49th and 43rd Military Police Brigades were in attendance to share and disseminate information they have learned. Provost Marshals from each of the Major Subordinate Commands were also in atten-dance. “This is an opportunity to get to know each other and share ideas,” said Col. Col-leen L. McGuire, MNC-I Provost Marshal. “We have MP leaders from all over Iraq here who work detention operations, law and order and Iraqi Police training. This is a chance for them to talk directly with others who are performing the same missions. This conference allows us to share ideas on what we are doing along functional lines.” The two brigades perform different missions, and while they are focused on their own lanes, they rarely receive information on what the other is doing, said McGuire. This conference allows them
to see what is being done and to learn from each other. The 49th MP’s are responsible for training the Iraqi Police and ensuring that they will be prepared to take over responsibility for the security of the Iraqi people. The 43rd MP’s are in charge of detention facilities and opera-
tions throughout Iraq. “We don’t work with detention ops, so it’s good to receive an update,” said Col. Rod J. Barham, 49th MP Brigade Commander. “This allows us also to network with each other, a good way to talk with your peers and get their perspective on things.” The conference focused on sharing in-formation on detention operations, forensics, rules of engagement, non-lethal weapons, Iraqi Police training and improvised explo-sive devices. “You can never have enough information on IED’s,” said Barham. “You hope you can take back info to your troops that will save lives.”
The goal of the conference is to achieve better communication between ground commanders, leaders and trainers, said McGuire. “Training has to be consistent, and our methods have to be in sync if we are to successfully train the Iraqis,” said McGuire. “The whole point is to prepare the Iraqis to take care of their own. This is key to their security, their country’s development and to our even-tual departure. The Iraqis have to be in control and the police are critical to ensure that end.”
Col. Colleen McGuire, Multi-National Corps-Iraq Provost Marshal, Maj. Gen. Donald Ryder, the Provost Marshal General of the Army and Col. Rod J. Barham, 49th MP Brigade Commander, were all in attendance for the Multi-National Corps-Iraq Military Police Senior Leader Conference, Sunday.
son. “We have had no issues with anyone being falsely bitten or anything like that.” Since the main purpose of the dogs here is explosive detection, Master at Arms 2nd Class Liliana G. Perez and her dog Woodan demonstrated how the teams conduct ve-hicle searches. “If you notice, she systematically has the dog search each vehicle the same way to ensure accuracy and is the most effective way for the dogs to search,” said Richard-son. Training aides are used during the searches. These training aids are actual ex-plosives such as Nitroglycerine Dynamite. “We use the same kind of stuff the dogs will be looking for in a real situation,” said Richardson. “If the bad guys are using it, we’re training the dogs for it.” Every day is different and both the dogs and handlers have to be ready. “Just the other day we had a dog jump from the back of one semi trailer to the other trying to get to a scent,” said Rich-
ardson. “Luckily it was only a bunch of residue, but when your dog reacts you have to take it seri-ously.” Even though they are dogs, they share a lot of the same problems hu-man servicemembers do. Some dogs have medical conditions such as aller-gies, and heat conditions can be detrimental to their health. Even things like boredom and stress can easily affect the dog’s capabilities. “We try to keep them happy by playing with them giving them baths; anything that they like to do we try to do for them on their down time,” said Richardson. Almost all the dog handlers agree that their dogs should be treated as true Sol-diers. “These dogs miss out on living normal lives,” said Richardson. “They don’t get to
be normal house dogs. They sac-rifice their lives for us. There is no real way for us to thank them but we do our best.” When the dogs reach the end of their working days their han-dlers have the option of adopting the dogs. “The dogs don’t usually live long after retirement since they are retired due to old age or sick-ness,” said Richardson. “Even so, people like to adopt them and let them be the fireplace dog for a little while.” Both Richardson and Baren-tine agree these dogs are vital to
mission success. “I am biased obviously, but these dogs have proved their worth,” said Barentine. These dogs provide a large and vital service to the security and safety of VCB, said Richardson. They deserve recognition. They love to do their job as long as they get their reward at the end, whether that is a pat on the head or a nice chew toy.
CANINE
Woodan, a military working dog, and his handler Master at Arms 2nd class Liliana G. Perez, conduct a vehicle search during a training exercise Sunday.
Provost Marshals discuss duty, progress in Iraq
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ATTENTION ALL ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIERS
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Request that all members identify themselves by contacting the POC below.
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Date
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Tuesday, April 18
8 p.m.
4 ID HeadquartersParking Lot
Chaplain’s Corner
“Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come af-ter Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross, and follow Me.” Matthew 16:24
One thing that the desert has taught me is that my sin causes me to be self-centered – where my heart shifts from God to myself. And I wanted to be the Division
Chaplain. The core of salvation is an about-face, a 180-degree turn from my centeredness to God centeredness. Even now, one of my greatest temptations is to show God how “good” and “wor-thy” I am doing His work as a Chaplain. “Yes, God, I’m doing a mighty work out here in the desert. You should make me the Di-vision Chaplain.” Then it hits me that this is exactly what James and John did when they asked for the two most prominent posi-tions in the kingdom of Jesus (check it out in Mark 10:35-37). I wanted the most prominent chaplain position in the Division – the Division Chaplain. Just like James and John, I wanted a position of importance and power that would not stand in the way of my personal desires and aspirations. Just think of it – the Division
Chaplain, responsible for all the religious support in an entire di-vision of soldiers. “Oh, yes, Lord, I want to be your man in the division!” Being self-centered, I wanted to keep my life at calm and undisturbed, protected and secure. My temptation was (and con-tinues to be at times) to give my time and effort to the goals of this world – the division chaplaincy. Then when everyone sees how “successful” I am, I want to bring God into my world by honoring Him with my success. “Lord, now that I have become the division chaplain, I want to give you the glory for it!” God was and is not interested in receiving hand-me-down glory from my insignificant drop in the bucket activity. God receives glory from His activity through my life as a Chaplain – period. I was a Brigade Chaplain. God put me there for a purpose and here I was going off on my own seeking a seat next to the throne of Jesus in the Kingdom. I was tempted and enticed to claim the goals of the world as mine and to invest in secular things. I had to learn to resist the temptation to pursue my own goals, asking God to bless them. Instead, I continue to learn how (by God’s help) to deny myself and join the activity of God as He reveals it to me. God will place me where He wants me and He will promote me as He so decides – for His glory not mine! Father, help this old trooper chaplain to deny himself, take up his cross and follow Christ Jesus. Only by denying myself can I truly join the troop of your Holy activity in the lives of these won-derful troopers You have placed in my pastoral care.
The Division Chaplain From OIF I
Maj. Charles M. HerringMNC-I Chaplain Section
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Holy Thursday, 13 April: 4:30 p.m. RPC (Mass). 5:30 p.m. Liberty-Division Chapel (Mass)
7 p.m. Slayer (Mass) 7:30 p.m. Victory (Mass)
Good Friday, 14 April: 11:30 p.m. Stryker: Service of the Cross 3 p.m. Slayer: Service of the Cross (Ecumenical) 4 p.m. Victory: Liturgy
6 p.m. Liberty-Division Chapel Liturgy 8 p.m. Log Base Seitz: Service of the Cross
Holy Saturday, 15 April: 5:30 p.m. Sather Easter Vigil (Mass) 8 p.m. Slayer Easter Vigil (Mass) 8 p.m. Victory Easter Vigil (Mass)
Easter Sunday, 16 April: 7:30 a.m. Log Base Seitz (Mass) 8 a.m. Liberty-Engineer (Mass)
9:15 a.m. Liberty-Warrior (Mass) 10:30 a.m. Liberty-Division (Mass)
10:30 a.m. Victory (Mass) Noon Slayer (Mass) 1:30 p.m. RPC (Mass) 3 p.m. Stryker (Mass)
7 p.m. Embassy Annex Service (Mass)
Catholic Holy Week Schedule
Orthodox Holy DaysMini Chapel
Pascha Vespers- 1215-1315 April 23rd
Ascension Vespers- 1715-1815 May 31st
Ascension 0900-1000 June 1st
Holy Wednesday- 1700-1800 April 19th
Holy Thursday- 0900-1000 & 1720-1820 April 20th
Holy Friday- 1500-1600 & 2000-2100 April 21st
Holy Saturday- 1000-1100 & 2330-0200 April 22nd -23rd
April 12, 19
April 15th
April 16th
Wednesday Great Lent Service-1800-1900
Lazarus Saturday- 1000-1100
Palm Sunday Evening- 1600-1700
Saturday Vespers- 1700-1800
HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY
EXPERIENTIAL DISPLAY
AL FAW PALACE ROTUNDA
APRIL 25, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Presented by the MNF-I/MNC-I EO Office
This experiential display is a respectful, self-paced, and reflective exploration of the Holocaust and its relevance to you, today.
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Staff Sgt. Angelia Martin, 30th Medical Brigade,We are so very proud of you. Thank you for being the person that you are. God Bless you and all the troops that are serving in Op-
eration Iraq Freedom.Love,
Mom and Dad
Letters from home
MNF-I/MNC-IHUMAN RELATIONS
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE
PRESENTS
HUMAN RELATIONS AND SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PROGRAM
TRAINING
LOCATIONAL FAW PALACE BALLROOM
DATES TIMEApril 20 * 9 – 11 a.m.April 26 1 – 3 p.m.
* DENOTES CHANGE
PROMOTING DIGINITY AND RESPECT THROUGHOUT THE FORCE
POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS TRAINING IS THE MNC-I HR/EO OFFICE @ 822-3532/3545
PRESENTS
UNIT FIELD SANITATION TEAM CERTIFICATION TRAINING
40 hour training course
Class Dates:
24-27 April, 6 seats available
22-25 May, 30 seats available
Seats are on a first come first serve basis.
TO RESERVE SEATS PLEASE SEND NAME, UNIT,
AND E-MAIL ADDRESS TO:SGT TIA SKERBECK
or
STAFF SGT JEFFREY NOELLE
DSN 318-822-2851
Basic Life Support Course10 SEATS PER CLASS
1st Friday and 1st Monday of Every Month
Combat Lifesaver Certification Course17 SEATS PER CLASS
2nd and 4th Thursdays of Every Month
EMT Refresher Course10 SEATS PER CLASS3rd Monday of Every Month
To reserve a seat or for more information, contact:
Staff Sgt. Christopher J. [email protected]
DSN: 822-1230
Looking to take the next step in your Army Career?
The OCS Board will be held May 10 and 12.The OCS packets will be accepted by the PSB between 15 April and 1 May 2006. The APFT date must be after 31 Dec 2005 and the packet must be complete. Any
packets turned in after 1 May will not be accepted for the May Board but will be held for the next board.
Coalition CafeBreakfast 5:30 - 8:30 a.m.Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.Dinner 5:30 - 8 p.m.Midnight Dining 11 p.m. - 1 a.m.Sports OasisBreakfast 5:30 - 8:30 a.m.Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.Dinner 5:30 - 9 p.m.ShopetteOpen 24 HoursCamp Liberty Post ExchangeEveryday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.Fitness CenterOpen 24 HoursPost OfficeMonday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Saturday - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.Golby Troop Medical ClinicSick Call Hours:Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - noonSaturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - noonDental Sick Call:Monday - Friday 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.Saturday 9 - 10:30 a.m.Mental Health Clinic:Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Saturday 9 a.m. - noonPost Deployment Health Briefings:Monday - Friday 1 p.m.Pharmacy:Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - noon, 1 - 4:30 p.m.Saturday & Sunday 7:30 a.m. - noonLegal Assistance/ClaimsSaturday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Personnel Service Support CentersMonday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.ID CardsMonday - Friday9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
MNC-I Commanding General: Lt. Gen. Peter W. ChiarelliMNC-I Public Affairs Officer: Lt. Col. Michelle L. Martin-Hing
MNC-I PA Sergeant Major: Sgt. Maj. Paul J. StevensonMNC-I Command Info Chief: Sgt. 1st Class Laurence R. Lang
MNC-I Production Chief: Staff Sgt. Jason B. BakerVictory Times Editor: Spc. Brian J. Anderson
Victory Times Staff writer/ photographers: Sgt. Edward T. Conning, Spc. James P. Hunter, Spc. Curtis W. Squires, Lance Cpl. Drew Hendricks
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YOUR ARMY RESERVE CAREER COUNSELORLOCATED AT BUILDING 123
NEXT TO THE MWRAT VICTORY BASE
STAFF SGT. ELSA CARDOZA 318-822-4622
ANZAC DAY - 10km FUN RUN April 23
Location: Australia Island (The Pool)Registration: 6:30 a.m.Start time: 7:30 a.m.
Presentation and Breakfast: 9 a.m. at the Island – Bring a towel for a swim after the race.
Prizes for the first five Males and FemalesFree Aussie tee-shirt for the First 150 finishers
ANZAC - Australian and New Zealand Army Corps25 April - ANZAC DAY - the day that Australians around the world remember
the sacrifices of the servicemen and women of the armed forces of Australia and all nations that have preserved freedom by paying the ultimate price. Join the
Aussies as we remember.LEST WE FORGET
