Sustainer Novemver

November2012

Sustainer
Published in the interest of Joint Sustainment Command - Afghanistan Soldiers and their Families

JSC-A opens MWR facility
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Trans Soldiers man checkpoints
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Volume6 Sustainer November2012

On the inside ... From the editor:
Commander’s Corner Welcome to the sixth edition of Sustainer
magazine - a monthly publication by the Joint Sus-
Page 3 tainment Command - Afghanistan Public Affairs Of-
fice.
The Chaplain’s Office
Page 3 This magazine is for you - Soldiers and Fami-
lies of the JSC-A. We’d like to get your feedback on
CSM’s Corner the content and anything you’d like to see in future
Page 4 issues, so send me an e-mail, or write on our Face-
book wall (www.facebook.com/3dESC).
Manning checkpoints As always, be sure to keep informed through
Page 5 the 3d ESC and FRG Facebook pages for the latest on
events and information.
A new MWR facility
Page 6 Sgt. 1st Class Rob Strain
Sustainer Editor
822nd ends their mission
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JSC-A SAMC 5K
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Dodgeball! The Sustainer magazine is an authorized publication for members of the DOD.
Page 9 Contents of Sustainer are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by,
the U.S. Government or the Department of the Army. The editorial content of this
publication is the responsibility of the 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

Combatives Public Affairs Office.

Page 10 Brig. Gen. Kristin French, Commanding General, 3d ESC

Maj. Jim Bono, Public Affairs Officer

EO and JAG Sgt. 1st Class Rob Strain, Sustainer Editor
Sgt. Justin Silvers, Assistant Editor
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Staff Sgt. Michael Behlin, Sustainer Staff Writer

Safety: Winter Driving Sgt. Candice L. Funchess, Sustainer Staff Writer
Contributing Writers:
Sgt. Gregory Williams
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The Sustainer staff can be reached by email at robert.j.strain.mil@mail.mil, by

And much more ... phone: (502) 624-8523, or by mail to 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary),
ATTN: PAO, 1747 Old Ironsides Ave, Fort Knox, KY 40121.

ON THE COVER: Soldiers from Joint Sustainment Command - Afghanistan cut a ribbon in celebration of the new Moral, Welfare and Recreation Fa-
cility opening on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, September 26, 2012.

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Commander’s Corner - Afghanistan
Joint Sustainment Command
Brig. Gen. Kristin French
Sustainer Families and friends, Along with the mission
support, the previous month was
The Joint Sustainment full of great events in Afghanistan
Command -Afghanistan continues and in the United States. Those
to stay extremely busy as we head of us in Afghanistan held a very
into the last couple of months of successful JSC-A Commanders/
our deployment. As I journey out CSMs Symposium where over 40
on battlefield circulation, I see logistics leaders met to discuss
our Soldiers supporting multiple relevant issues. And 3d ESC HQs
missions, conducting retrograde completed our semi-annual physi-
operations and preparing for rede- cal fitness test. The team back
ployment. Of note, CSM Roberts at Fort Knox supported 3d ESC’s
and I recently had the opportunity popular “Trunk or Treat” Hal-
to travel to Al Udied Airbase in loween celebration and closed out
Qatar to visit some of our JSC-A the Fall sports seasons. Everyone
personnel. The Officers and Sol- kept up with family and friends
diers deployed there are all doing a via email, phone and Skype. All
fantastic job! in all, October went by quickly
and I am sure November will too.
All JSC-A Sustainers con-
tinue to exceed my expectations. continue to prepare the operation- So, we must continue to
Each week our subordinate units al bases for the upcoming winter be flexible and vigilant in the
conduct multiple combat logistics months by prepositioning stocks months ahead. Our units remain
patrols (ie; convoys), process and and forward positioning sup- immersed in operations and our
distribute thousands of pounds plies. We continue to transition focus on success and mission ac-
of mail (to include absentee bal- in/out our subordinate units as complishment must not falter. We
lots), and receive, store and issue they mark nine months deployed. will be in the end zone before we
thousands of repair parts, numer- And we have started to assist in know it! Thanks to all for your
ous short tons of ammunition, the training of our successor unit continued support.
and thousands of gallons of fuel. as they prepare for arrival into
But even with all our successes Afghanistan. Sustaining the Line!
to date, there is more to do. We Brig. Gen. Kristin K. French

The Chaplain’s Command - Afghanistan
Joint Sustainment Office
Sustainer 6

Chaplain Collie Foster
Thanksgiving Can Change efits of being a grateful person. more attractive to others, and
Your Life they will want to be around us
By being a grateful person more. Being a grateful person will
On the fourth Thursday we can increase our personal hap- also enhance our relationships.
of this month we will all be gath- piness. We’ve been taught that our There is one thing I have noticed
ering together with our families happiness is somehow dependent about some married couples. After
or at least our military family, if on how well things go for us. But a while, many of them become
deployed, and hopefully we will happiness is really determined ungrateful and take each other
remember to do more than eat a by our perspective in life, not by for granted. We need to let our
meal and watch football or make circumstances. If we learn to be spouses know how grateful we are
a mad dash for the mall. The grateful people, despite circum- to have them in our lives.
Thanksgiving Holiday gives us the stances, that will greatly improve
perfect opportunity to transform our happiness. I hope this Thanksgiving
our lives from those of grumbling Holiday brings many wonderful
and complaining to lives of joy and Being a grateful person changes in your life and the life of
gratitude. can also improve how others see your family.
us. Having a look of gratitude
Let’s look at several ben- and joy will certainly make us Chaplain Foster

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Command Sgt. Command - Afghanistan
Joint Sustainment Maj.’s Corner
Command Sgt. Maj. Karl Roberts
Greetings from Kandahar Air- battlefield promotions have been
field, a popular method of promotion,
but I warn that it is not for every-
Greetings Sustainers, fami- one. Only our brightest and most
lies and friends of the 3d Sustain- qualified will receive these promo-
ment Command (Expeditionary). tions, so for our Soldiers, please
We have now closed the chapter on don’t stop doing what you need to
another month for this deployment be promoted through our normal
and are now even closer to com- systems.
ing home to you. Once again, your
Soldiers have performed admirably Well, as I mentioned ear-
in their duties and I am extremely lier, we have now closed another
proud of all they’ve accomplished. chapter of this deployment and
are getting closer to coming home.
With the deployments end With this edition of the Sustainer,
drawing near, I just wanted to take I really wanted to remind our Sol-
the time to remind our Soldiers diers that they’re many opportuni-
that even though you’re on the ties available for them and I really
battlefield, there are many oppor- advise them to take advantage.
tunities available to you.
As always I would like to
For our Soldiers currently thank everyone for their support
deployed to Afghanistan, the op- as we look forward to reuniting
portunities available include being with our families and friends upon
able to take college courses, attend Center offers several college and our return to Fort Knox.
noncommissioned officer educa- educational options with schools
tion system schools and receive via the internet, and in some Sustaining the Line!
battlefield promotions, to name a cases, on-post. CSM Karl A. Roberts
few. As a convenience to Soldiers, Sustainer 7
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Transportation Soldiers man checkpoint, track deliveries
Sgt. Gregory Williams
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - As U.S.
Forces continue to drawdown, Kandahar Airfield
remains one of the central hubs for the redeployment
process. Cargo from surrounding forward operating
bases can take weeks or months to arrive.

Upon arrival, Afghan drivers are processed
into a biometric security system and wait in a hold-
ing area ran by Soldiers with the transportation unit.
Sharing security duties with Belgian forces, the unit
deals with hundreds of Afghans on a weekly basis.

As the Sustainers make sure drivers are
picked up by their escorts, the unit knows that each
vehicle means more cargo leaving the country.
Pfc. Jessica D. Williams, a movement specialist with the 612th Movement
Control Detachment, works on a host nation trucking report Oct. 11, 2012
The 612th Movement Control Team at Kandahar Airfield.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Gregory Williams)
tracks deliveries at an entry control point on Kanda-
har Airfield. The report details how many trucks have
completed their deliveries and gives Joint Sustain-
“Our system works well because our Soldiers ment Command - Afghanistan an idea of how many
know the mission inside and out,” said Sgt. Nikita V. host nation trucks are completing their missions.
Lewis, an entry control noncommissioned officer with
the 612th MCT. “We have great force protection and “The report is so important because it com-
interpreters, so as the drawdown continues I’m sure bines all the information for entry control points and
we’ll have no problems as more trucks arrive to the the KAF tracking yard, which makes sure all num-
base.” bers match up,” Sievers said. “What we do in this
office makes sure contractors, commands, and our
Lewis said that without the unit’s effort, driv- Soldiers are on the same page.”
ers would be waiting for their escorts for days and
the goal is to try to get as many drivers in on a daily The unit does encounter challenges when
basis. drivers aren’t able to complete deliveries to the base,
which affects their daily report.
“We try not to keep the drivers more than 72
hours and the great part about our mission is that “Getting in contact with customers is an is-
we’re able to send them straight to the CRSP yard,” sue that we constantly face because a majority of
Lewis said. “Our mission is to help make sure stuff them will provide us with the wrong point of contact,”
gets out of KAF.” Lewis said. “If we can’t get the drivers in we’ll give
them a gate pass so they can rest for the day until we
As the transportation Soldiers tackle the ECP, get their escort. Slowly though this is becoming less
their counterparts provide customer service to carri- of a problem.”
ers and commanders trying to track incoming deliv-
eries. For the past six months, the 612th MCT has
processed more than 21,000 drivers through its ECP
Spc. Dawnie M. Sievers, a movement control and Sievers said when their replacements arrive they
specialist with the 612th MCT, said her job is impor- will learn how the mission contributes to the draw-
tant because customers rely on the information she down process.
gives in order to see if their shipment has arrived.
“Nothing happens till something moves, which
“I deal with a lot of customers, especially if is what we make possible,” Sievers said. “When we
the cargo is mission essential and it hasn’t come in first got here our unit picked up the mission very
because this affects a lot of people on base,” Sievers quickly.
said. “My job is a good way for carriers to make sure
deliveries are made.” Our unit really works well together and when
we go home we’ll leave knowing that we did a great
Cargo coming from the surrounding FOBs job”
and the Kandahar tracking yard are put onto the
unit’s report and can be tracked on the ground area
regulation site, which is all tracked by the unit’s bat-
talion.
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JSC-A opens MWR facility
Staff Sgt. Michael Behlin

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD,
Afghanistan - The Joint Sustain-
ment Command - Afghanistan
recently opened its own Morale,
Welfare and Recreation facility at
Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.

The command held an of-
ficial ribbon cutting ceremony for
the facility on Sept. 26, 2012, and
it has been in heavy use since its
doors opened to Soldiers and civil-
ians of the 3d Sustainment Com-
mand (Expeditionary) and JSC-A.

According to the JSC-A’s
leadership, the facility was opened
to afford their Soldiers the oppor-
tunity to have a MWR facility of
their own within their compound.
Spc. Truman Claytor, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist with the 3d Sustain-
ment Command (Expeditionary) and Joint Sustainment Command - Afghanistan, checks out the
“It’s been a long time com- new MWR facility during its grand opening on Sept. 26. The new MWR facility will afford soldiers and
ing but I wanted to make sure our civilians of the JSC-A and 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) an opportunity to take care of
Soldiers have something to call their communications needs without leaving their compound.

their own here,” said Command the new MWR facility arrived and municate with family and friends
Sgt. Maj. Karl A. Roberts, the 3d was constructed into what it is or relax during downtime.
ESC and JSC-A’s senior enlisted today.
leader. “The building of this facil- “The ability to go some-
ity was planned by our Soldiers, “After getting rid of the where within the compound to en-
for our Soldiers.” old facility, the command decided joy something fun and be able to
to design a MWR that everyone relax is a good situation to have,”
When the 3d ESC arrived would actually want to use,” said said Late.
at Kandahar Airfield in April, the Staff Sgt. David Late, a satellite
JSC-A compound included an communication systems opera- While Kandahar Airfield’s
MWR facility that was essentially tor maintainer and Newington, USO and MWR facilities are all
a tent designed as a gym in order Conn. native with the JSC-A. “Not within walking distance, JSC-A
for personnel to be able to work long after, the J-6 got involved personnel will be able to take care
out during the work day. and decided that instead of get- of all their communication needs
ting weights and ping pong tables, without leaving their compound.
While this may sound like go the technology route and get
a nice setup, the actual condition SPAWAR, which uses communica- With a total of 10 computer
of the facility was far worse than tions technology through satellite stations and five phones, the JSC-
could be imagined. The previous to provide internet and telephone A MWR is considered to be one
MWR was subject to the constant service.” of the nicest and well equipped
wear and tear associated with in theater, according to the com-
being in Afghanistan and was a After coordinating with mand’s leadership.
main attraction for rodents looking the U.S. Navy Space and Naval
for shelter. Warfare Systems (SPAWAR) to set “Our Soldiers did an excel-
up the necessary wiring, servers lent job in making sure we had ev-
Within days of taking over and antenna needed for service, erything we needed to build what
as the senior logisticians in coun- the JSC-A’s Army Chief Informa- I consider to be one of the nicest
try and becoming responsible for tion section began to emplace the MWR facilities in Afghanistan,”
all logistics operations in Afghani- hardware needed to create the facil- said Roberts. “While not as big as
stan, the 3d ESC tore down the ity. some of the others in theater, this
previous facility and began the facility is better pound for pound
planning process for a new MWR. Since its grand opening, than most of the others I’ve seen
the JSC-A MWR has been a popu- and I’m proud that we could put
After months of planning, lar site for Soldiers looking to com- our stamp on it.”

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822nd MCT ends mission in Afghanistan
Staff Sgt. Michael Behlin
Having deployed to Kandahar Airfield in De-
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - The
cember 2011, the 822nd MCT hit the ground running
822nd Movement Control Team officially ended its
and was responsible for the movement of more than
mission in Afghanistan during a transfer of authority
250,000 passengers and 200,000,000 pounds of
ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Satur-
cargo.
day, Oct. 20.
During its time in Afghanistan, the 822nd
The 822nd MCT, a U.S. Army Reserve unit
MCT was responsible for the redeployment planning of
from Boston, Mass., transferred its mission of per-
more than 200 individual units in regional com-
forming movement control functions for the move-
mands south, southwest and west.
ment of units, cargo and personnel in and through-
out an assigned area of operations to the 576th MCT, Capt. Donald Buda, the commander of the
an Army Reserve unit from Panama City, Fla. 822nd MCT, said he was amazed at his soldiers ac-
complishments and that they should be proud of
While in Afghanistan, the 822nd MCT con-
everything they’ve done.
tributed to the biggest air lift operation since the
Cold War, moving more than 17.2 million pounds of “When I’ve asked you guys to do the impos-
equipment in a five-month period. sible, you did,” Buda said to his soldiers. “I cannot
tell you how proud I am of you.”
During his speech, Maj. Kevin Ward, the
executive officer for the 49th Joint Movement Control Although they’re new to the Afghanistan the-
Battalion, thanked the soldiers of the 822nd MCT for ater of operations, the 576th MCT is no stranger to
their hard work and dedication to the mission. deployments, having last deployed to Iraq in 2008 in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
“Capt. Buda, you and your soldiers have done
an outstanding job here the past 12 months,” Ward Capt. Ronald Myers, the 576th MCT com-
said to the 822nd MCT’s commander. “You and your mander, said that he looks forward to his upcoming
soldiers have never given up, and only pushed for- deployment and that his soldiers are ready to take on
ward to improve the mission you were given.” the redeployment mission.

“I’m really proud of my unit
because we worked really hard to
get to this point,” said Myers. “We all
know what we have been through to
get here, so we are looking forward
to working hard and make America
proud of us.”

‘You and your Soldiers
have never given up,
and only pushed
forward to improve the
mission you were
given’
--Maj. Kevin Ward

Capt. Ronald Myers, the commander of the 576th Movement
Control Team, and Staff Sgt. James Smith, the 576th MCT’s
detachment sergeant, uncase their unit’s colors during a trans-
fer of authority ceremony on October 20, at Kandahar Airfield,
Afghanistan

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JSC-A S.A.M.C. sponsors TAPS 5K

Master Sgt. Wyman Loveless (center), the religious support senior enlisted advisor and president of the Joint Sustainment Command - Afghanistan
chapter of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club, gets runners started during the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors 5K on October 19. The 5K was
sponsored by the JSC-A chapter of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club and raised nearly $10,000 for TAPS. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Behlin)
Staff Sgt. Michael Behlin help other organizations,” said Sgt. Anthony Mc-
caskill, a construction equipment repairer with the
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - The
45th Sustainment Brigade and vice-president of the
Joint Sustainment Command - Afghanistan chapter
JSC-A chapter of the S.A.M.C. “It starts with us se-
of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club sponsored a 5K
lecting a charity and goes from there. This time, the
run/walk at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan on Fri-
charity we selected is TAPS.”
day, October 19.
According to Mccaskill, the S.AM.C. sold
Headquartered by Fort Knox’s 3d Sustain-
anywhere from 800-900 t-shirts for the 5K. Within
ment Command (Expeditionary), the JSC-A S.A.M.C.
4-days, he said they were sold out, as many were
raised nearly $10,000 to be donated to the Tragedy
purchased just in support of TAPS.
Assistance Program for Survivors, a not-for-profit
organization that provides peer-based emotional Mccaskill said that the success of the event
support, grief and trauma resources, casework as- could be credited to the JSC-A’s S.A.M.C. members
sistance, and connections to community-based care and prospective candidates, who were involved in
for those grieving the death of a loved one in military both the planning and execution process.
service to America.
“I feel that the 5K was very well received, as
To date, TAPS has assisted more than 35,000 evident by the support we got,” said Mccaskill. “It
surviving family members, casualty officers and makes you proud because not only do you get sup-
caregivers. Nearly 600 runners participated in the port from members of the club, but also from Soldiers
event and showed support to the cause. who’re inspired by the leaders and want to be a part
of it.”
“As members of the Sgt. Audie Murphy Club,
we’re a non-profit organization that always seeks to See SAMC, next page
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SAMC, from previous
Since organizing at Kandahar Airfield, the
JSC-A has sponsored many events in support of oth-
er organizations. But regardless of the event, many
members and participants were proud to just be part
of a good cause.

“Since our deployment began, I’ve been a big
supporter of events like this, which are for a worthy
cause,” said Delveto Johns, an automated logistical
specialist with the 3d ESC and JSC-A who partici-
pated in the 5K. “I’m always proud to participate in
events that are bigger than myself, and which seek to
help others.”

The Sgt. Audie Murphy Club is a private U.S.
Army organization for enlisted noncommissioned
Chief Warrant Officer Aaron Bryant of the Joint Sustainment Command -
officers only. Members must... “...exemplify leader-
Afghanistan and 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), signs a chair ship characterized by personal concern for the needs,
to be donated to Kandahar Airfield’s Wounded Warrior center during the training, development, and welfare of Soldiers and
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors 5K on October 19. The 5K was
sponsored by the JSC-A chapter of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club and concern for Families of Soldiers.”
raised nearly $10,000 for TAPS. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Michael
Behlin)

Dodgeball
Recently the Officers of the
J2, J3, and Support Operations
(SPO) challenged the officers of the
remaining primary and special
staff to a game of combat dodge
ball. After a few days of trash
talking and each side telling the
other side what the outcome of the
match would be, the two teams
came together on October 3 to
settle the dispute.

The result was a slaughter
as the primary and special staff
officers quickly disassembled any
sort of attack brought on by the
J2/J3 and SPO team. The pri-
mary and special staffs’ rapid and Officers from the J2/J3 and Support Operations sections of JSC-A particpate in a game of dodge-
ball on October 3. Photo by Support Operations section.

accurate return fire proved deadly as they quick-
ly eliminated what small threat appeared on the
court by the numerically superior J2/J3 and SPO
team.

After the match, Col. Rich Parker, the J3,
was overheard saying “It was scary out there,
and I wish I hadn’t started this.” Needless to say
the primary and special staff routed the other
team by a score of 4-1. Fun was had by all.

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JSC-A South keeps Soldiers busy
There are ten different sections that make up contemporary service praise team supporting Victory
JSC-A Detachment South to include J-staff, special Chapel for the past five months as one of only two
staff, and Support Operations (SPO) branches for a Army Soldiers that volunteer with the Air Force.
total of 40 personnel. In addition to providing mis-
sion support to JSC-A in Afghanistan, DET South is DET South has conducted a total of five
actively engaged in the local area in a variety of ways. re-enlistment ceremonies at various locations in
the area with the most recent being Staff Sgt. Woz-
DET South put together a basketball team niak.
to compete in the Labor Day Invitational Basketball
Tournament. Capt. Tonya Jackson, Chief Warrant Officer
Litrena Gordon, and Sgt. 1st Class Eric Nelson have
Team members included Maj. Brian Hawkins, coordinated, on more than one occasion, cookouts for
Sgt. 1st Class Steven Barthmaier, Sgt. Jose Valentin, all DET South members to enjoy.
Spc. Ronald Harvey, Spc. Joseph Mayhew, and one
Navy service member. DET South participated in the Transient
Wounded Warrior Food and Clothes Drive, donating
Sgt. 1st Class Steven Barthmaier from the many care packages to the cause.
JSC-A SPO Human Resources Operations Branch
(HROB), recently coordinated and instructed a level 1 Master Sgt. McManus Suzuki and Sgt. 1st
combatives class for members of DET South and U.S. Class Eric Nelson were formally invited into the En-
Forces - Afghnistan Reach Back cell. listed Top 3 club that influences policy in the area.

A total of 10 service members attended and DET South is very actively engaged in the
graduated the course. local area in a variety of ways to help pass the time
and give back to Soldiers and the community.
Capt. Matthew Otto has participated in the

Sgt. 1st Class Steven Barthmaier, from the JSC-A SPO Human Resources Operations Branch, teaches a class on combatives to members of the JSC-A
detachment south. (Courtesy photo)

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2012 American Indian Heritage Month
JSC-A Equal Opportunity Office

After nearly a century
of advocacy, National American
Indian Heritage Month was recog-
nized through joint resolution by
Congress in 1990.

National American Indian
Heritage month-most commonly
known as Native-American Heri-
tage month- emphasizes the sig-
nificant contributions of American
Indians to our country and our
heritage.
The celebration of Ameri- ber which they unselfishly offered
American Indians have can Indian Month emphasizes the as a benefit to our nation and
served and are currently serving tremendous diversity of culture Army.
in the United States Armed Forces and rich heritage of the Indians.
with great distinction and honor
As of today, 24 National
by defending the security of our
American Indians have earned the
nation with their ultimate sacri-
Medal of Honor for their courage
fice.
and devotion to our nation.
The Army believes that
We salute the American
there is strength in diversity.
Indians’ contributions as a Soldier,
veteran, civilian and family mem-

Judge Advocate General: Know the rules
Some Soldiers destroy promising careers, and or saying essentially, “Don’t tell them it was me."
it’s not always because they are caught stealing, us- -- Soliciting another to commit an offense.
ing drugs or misusing their government computer. -- Disloyal statements: watch what you post
Having served as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and on social media websites.
military magistrate, I’ve seen people lose their ca- -- False or unauthorized pass offenses: this
reers (and their liberty) for many reasons: from voy- offense also applies to altering your identification
eurism to disloyal statements, to graft and sedition, card, loaning your ID to someone or having an unau-
and even wrongful cohabitation. Often-times, the thorized ID card.
Soldier knows that what he or she is doing is wrong; -- Voyeurism (obtaining sexual gratification
however, in a number of cases Soldiers got into trouble from observing unsuspecting individuals who are
because they failed to know the rules. partly un-dressed or naked) this is now found under
Article 120 as “indecent conduct."
The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) -- Graft: compensation for services performed
not only prohibits “normal” crimes we think of such in an official manner when no compensation is due.
as murder, assault, and theft, but it also criminalizes -- Sedition: think “mutiny,” but in the over-
certain conduct which would not be prohibited the ci- throw of civil authority sense versus military author-
vilian sector. The following is a list of several Uniform ity.
Code of Military Justice offenses people may not have
encountered: In addition to offenses listed in the UCMJ,
the Joint Sustainment Command has published its
-- Fleeing the scene of an accident: both the General Order Number 1, prohibiting certain types of
driver and the senior ranking passenger can be conduct while Soldiers are deployed to the Afghani-
charged with an offense. stan Area of Operations.
-- Drunk and disorderly: you can violate this
provision by being drunk, disorderly or both. It‘s the responsibility of every Soldier in the
-- Misprision of a serious offense: concealing a command to have read and to understand the con-
serious offense committed by another. tents of GO #1. Ignorance of the law is no excuse.
-- Obstructing justice: intimidating a witness

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The cold is coming:
Safe Winter Driving
JSC-A Safety Office Have On Hand: flashlight,
Winter driving can be jumper cables, abrasive material
hazardous and scary, especially in (sand, kitty litter, even floor mats),
northern regions that get a lot of shovel, snow brush and ice scrap-
snow and ice. er, warning devices (like flares)
and blankets. For long trips, add
Additional preparations food and water, medication and
can help make a trip safer, or help cell phone.
motorists deal with an emergency. will do: stomp on antilock brakes,
Stopped or Stalled? Stay pump on non-antilock brakes.
This sheet provides safety in your car, don’t overexert, put * Stopping distances are
information to your residents to bright markers on antenna or win- longer on water-covered ice and
help prevent motor vehicle injuries dows and shine dome light, and, ice.
due to winter storms. if you run your car, clear exhaust * Don’t idle for a long time
pipe and run it just enough to stay with the windows up or in an en-
The three Ps of Safe Winter warm. closed space.
Driving:
Plan Your route: Allow PROTECT YOURSELF
PREPARE for the trip; plenty of time (check the weather
PROTECT yourself; and and leave early if necessary), be * Buckle up and use child
PREVENT crashes on the familiar with the maps/ direc- safety seats properly.
road. tions, and let others know your * Never place a rear-facing
route and arrival time. infant seat in front of an air bag.
PREPARE: * Children 12 and under
Practice Cold Weather are much safer in the back seat.
Maintain Your Car: Check Driving!
battery, tire tread (all season or PREVENT CRASHES
winter), and windshield wipers, * During the daylight, re-
keep your windows clear, put no- hearse maneuvers slowly on ice or * Drugs and alcohol never
freeze fluid in the washer reser- snow in an empty lot. mix with driving.
voir, and check your antifreeze. * Steer into a skid. * Slow down and increase
* Know what your brakes distances between cars.
* Keep your eyes open for
pedestrians walking in the road.
* Avoid fatigue – Get plenty
of rest before the trip, stop at least
every three hours, and rotate driv-
ers if possible.
* If you are planning to
drink, designate a sober driver.

Follow the three Ps and
stay safe this winter.

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