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DESERTDESERT VOICEVOICEServing the U.S. and Coalition Forces in KuwaitJune 28, 2006

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Spreading the newsRadio personalitiestravel through Kuwait,talk to troops

Third Army CommandingGeneralLt. Gen. R. StevenWhitcomb

Third Army CommandSergeant MajorCommand Sgt. Maj. Franklin G. Ashe

Third Army Publ ic Affa irs Off icerCol. John B. Snyder

Third Army PAO,ForwardLt. Col. Jay Shiffler

Commander, 1 1th PADCapt. Chevelle Thomas

NCOIC , 1 1th PADStaff Sgt. Kerensa Hardy

Desert Vo ice Ed itorSgt. Jonathan M. Stack

Desert Vo ice Assistant Ed itorSgt. Robert Adams

Desert Vo ice Staff WritersSpc. Debralee P. CrankshawSpc. Michael R. Noggle

1 1th PAD BroadcastersSpc. Christina BeermanPfc. Jheridiah Anderson

Volume 27, Issue 49The Desert Voice is an authorized publication for membersof the Department of Defense. Contents of the Desert Voiceare not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, theU.S. Government or Department of the Army. The editorialcontent of this publication is the responsibility of the ThirdArmy Public Affairs Office. This newspaper is published byAl-Qabandi United, a private firm, which is not affiliated withThird U.S. Army. All copy will be edited. The Desert Voice isproduced weekly by the Public Affairs Office.

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On the coverSpc. Michael R. Noggle

Nothing is off the record as radio per-sonnel travel to Kuwait to interviewservicemembers about their tour.

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Back page SuccessGraphic by Sgt. Marcos Alices Kinch

A graphic illustration depicts a quoteabout success by Colin Powell.

PPaaggee 33 Three troops awarded medals

Page 9 Signal University

Pages 6-77 Radio Road hits Kuwait

Page 8 Desert Blaze Triathlon

Page 4 A Father’s Day to remember

Page 11 Community Events

Three National Guardsmen are awarded theSoldiers Medal for putting their training tothe test and attempting to save the lives oftheir fellow Soldiers.

Forty-eight teams compete in the DesertBlaze Triathlon in celebration of the Armybirthday. The event included a 200-meterswim, 12.6-k bike and 5-k run.

Troops can now receive further signaltraining on building and implementingthe communications systems used intheater at the CFLCC Signal University.

In an effort to tell the stories of deployedtroops, radio personalities from the UnitedStates interview servicemembers abouttheir experiences June 19.

Page 10 Hello DaveChicago-based band Hello Dave performsits original music as well as covers fortroops at Camp Navistar June 18.

This Father’s Day proved to be a very spe-cial one for one family. Lt. Col. ReyesOrtega spent the day with his son AirForce Cadet Rey Ortega who was visiting.

Upcoming events: Independence Dayevents, Gong Shows, World WrestlingEntertainment meet and greets,Peachtree 10-k run.

Page 5 2-28 BCT goes homeAfter a year of patroling the streets ofRamadi, Soldiers from the 2nd BCT, 28thInf. Div. are going home.

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Three Soldiers traveled intoIraq on a routine convoy missionunaware that a fatal accidentwould quickly turn their livesaround, put their training andinstincts to the test and earn themone of the Army’s highest awards- the Soldiers Medal.

Maryland Guardsman StaffSgt. George Brosenne, 243rdEngineer Company, andWisconsin Guardsmen Staff Sgt.Tyler Gerrits and Sgt. JeffreyDiederichs, Company C, 2ndBattalion, 127th Infantry, wererecognized June 13 and June 16for their heroic efforts to save thelives of three comrades.

It started during a routineOctober convoy as the infantry-men provided security for theengineers who were transportingequipment and supplies into Iraq.A traffic accident turned deadlywhen Sgt. Brian Conner, Cpl.Bernard Ceo and Cpl. SamuelBoswell’s vehicle burst intoflames. The Soldiers were mem-bers of the 243rd EngineerCompany.

Gerrits, an Army medic, andDiederichs, a 127th truck com-mander, and Brosenne, a 243rdtruck commander, responded to

the incident immediately. WhileDiederichs provided security, theother two ran to the burningvehicle. With no regard for theflying shrapnel or their personalsafety, they began searching forthe trapped Soldiers.

“I knew that the one guy wasstill alive and I had to get himout,” Gerrits said, who is a civil-ian paramedic for the Allouez,Wis., Fire Department.

“Instincts took over,”Brosenne said. “If that was me,and I was the one needing help, Iwould hope that someone woulddo the same thing.”

Diederichs joined the pair andpulled the driver from the vehicleto administer first aid. Conner,Ceo and Boswell did not survive,but the actions of these Soldiers

earned them the prestigiousaward.

“You stand as a symbol,” saidMaj. Gen. James Kelley, ThirdArmy deputy commander, whenhe presented Brosenne’s medalJune 13 at Camp Arifjan. “Aswe salute you, we salute the bestin American tradition.”

“In my heart I know thateveryone in this battalion wouldhave done the same,” Maj. Gen.Bruce Casella told the Soldiers atNavistar when presenting medalsto Gerrits and Diederichs June16. Casella is the commander ofthe 377th Theater SupportCommand. “I know this by theway you conduct yourselves andepitomize the Army values everyday,”

The Soldiers Medal is award-

ed to servicemembers who per-form heroic actions and risk theirlives to save others. While theSoldiers take credit for onlydoing their jobs, their commandsfeel otherwise.

“These Soldiers here representthe quality of all Soldiers in thisbattalion,” said Lt. Col. ToddTaves, 2/127th commander dur-ing the Navistar ceremony.“These are Soldiers who wereasked to put their skills to the testand followed through. We areproud of both of them.”

“Today is a tribute to a greatman, Soldier and great Americanhero,” Kelley said duringBrosenne’s ceremony.

He added, “We shall not for-get them, you, or what you’vedone.”

National Guardsmen awarded Soldiers MedalsSgt. Crystal Rothermel143rd TRANSCOM PAO

Sgt. Jeffrey DiederichsStaff Sgt. George Brosenne Staff Sgt. Tyler Gerrits


Father and son spent the dayshopping, enjoying coffeefrom the local coffee shop

and catching up on lost time.Father’s Day is normally spentthis way. What makes thisFather’s Day unique is that it wasspent in a combat zone.

Army Lt. Col. Reyes Ortega iscurrently deployed in support ofOperation Iraqi Freedom with the143d Transportation Command.His son, Rey, is a cadet at the AirForce Academy in ColoradoSprings, Colo., and recently trav-eled to Kuwait to job shadow air-men deployed here with the386th Expeditionary ContractingSquadron.

“Just being able to see himhere is a gift,” Lt. Col. Ortegasaid.

“Normally, we have a specialbreakfast,” he said about theirnormal traditions, which is alsospent back at home in Virginiawith his youngest son, Reynaldoand his wife.

He added, “While they arecooking, the kids are presentingtheir gifts.”

And like Father’s Day

throughout the theater, this yearwas anything but traditional.

However, the Ortega’s saythey are thankful they get tospend time together, sharing aunique experience. They alsoshare similar physiques andfacial features.

But like most fathers and sonsthey have their differences aswell.

Lt. Col. Ortega, for example,prefers the Army uniform andhas more than twenty years ofmilitary service under his belt.Cadet Ortega is a third year man-agement student at the Air ForceAcademy and aspires to continueand complete flight school.

The cadet insists that hisfather recommended the AirForce, but only so that he couldcrack jokes and pick on his sonfrom time to time.

Military uniforms and jokingaside, the time together makesdeployment life more pleasantand the holiday, unique, said Lt.Col. Ortega.

“This will give us a story totell in the future,” the youngerOrtega said .

He added, “Plus, it gives me abetter understanding of why hedoes things as a father, and what

he does as anofficer in theArmy.”

He alsohopes thememories ofthis specialFather’s Daywill keep thepair close for-ever, or atleast up untilthe day hegraduatesfrom theAcademy.

“I want tolet my dadknow that Ilove him andappreciateeverythinghe’s done forme,” he said.”And foreverything hemight do forme in thefuture, likemaybe buy mea car after Igraduate?”

Lt. Col. Ortega might not becar shopping any time soon, butthere is one thing for sure -

Father’s Day this year may notinclude a big breakfast or lots ofgifts, but it was a unique experi-ence that will be remembered.

Deployed father visits son, spends Father’s Day in KuwaitSgt. Crystal Rothermel143rd TRANSCOM PAO

Sgt. Crystal RothermelLt. Col. Reyes Ortega poses for a picture with hisson Air Force Cadet Rey Ortega on Father’s Day.

A perfect family story

Governorstake in

sitesSgt. Thomas Day

Governors Mark Sanford, SouthCarolina, Frank Murkowski, Alaska,and John Hoeven, North Dakota learnabout a Camp Arifjan machine thatcan automatically manufacture partsfor Humvees, helicopters and tanksneeded in the Iraqi and Afghan the-ater. The governors were at ArifjanJune 20 during their two-day tour ofcompounds in Kuwait, Qatar and Iraq.


After more than a year deployed to Iraq,the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th InfantryDivision set its sails toward home last week.

The National Guard unit, comprised ofindividuals and units from 36 states, was sentto Ramadi to neutralize insurgent activity inorder to create a secure and stable area forthe Iraqi people.

“We had a very challenging mission to tryto restore normalcy to Ramadi, that sense ofnormalcy they have been lacking since theend of 2003,” said Maj. Christopher Raup,2nd BCT, 28th Inf. Div. “The unit rode inthere and it tried to win the hearts and mindsof the people.”

Having taken over for the 2nd BCT, 2ndInf. Div., the unit began to restore order inthe city west of Baghdad for this past year’selection.

“Back in the first election, less than sixpercent of the people voted,” Raup said. “Inthe last election, more than 60 percent of thepeople voted.”

He added, “I think that demonstrates somesort of success there in that we were able toget more than a 60 percent voter turnout.When you look at the United States we arelucky to get a 40 percent voter turnout.”

While getting the Iraq people to vote wasone important mission, Raup said anotherwas working with government officials onhow to help get the city back from insurgents.

“We were very aggressive in working withthe officials of Ramadi,” he said.

Raup added, the governor was trying tofigure out ways to help the people of Ramadiso they could gain a foothold back in theircity.

Over time, the small-arms fire and mortarattacks lessened and the unit noticed a differ-ence.

“There was a change in attitude with thepeople around us,” said Pfc. Daniel Cox, 2ndBattalion, 222nd Field Artillery Regiment.

“They were becoming happier and used tous being around; they were becomingrelaxed,” Cox said.

While still going about its patrols andsweeps, the unit attempted to gain the trust ofthe people, occasionally going into the townsdelivering toys, supplies and helping build acommunity for the citizens of Ramadi.

“It makes you feel good knowing youhelped someone out and made a change in hislife,” said Spc. Joe Allred, 2nd Bn. 222nd FA.“There is hope for Ramadi.”

“I think progress was made in workingwith the people and trying to show them whatthe United States and Coalition Forces’ intentis in Iraq,” Raup said.

He added, “It was a difficult mission but Ibelieve progress was made.”

As the final equipment was prepped to goon the ship, the remaining Soldiers from the2nd BCT eagerly awaited their turn to gohome.

“I’m pumped; I can’t wait to go home,”Cox said. “But I wouldn’t mind coming backover here.”

“I know these men and women of the 2ndBCT, 28th ID gave it their all,” Raup said. “Ibelieve they accomplished their mission andpart of that mission is to set the stage for thefollow-on unit so they can continue theprogress.”

He added, “The best statement to sayabout the Iron Soldiers: ‘We make it hap-pen.”’

Iron Soldiers: ‘So long Ramadi’Spc. Michael R. NoggleThird Army/USARCENT PAO/11th PAD

Photos by Spc. Michael R. NoggleWorking 24-hour operations, Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 28th InfantryDivision move, drive and push equipment to the ports at Kuwait Naval Base Friday.

Tactical vehicles of the 2nd BCT are linedup in preparation for the trip home.


If you ask Tom Marr one of the reasonswhy his Baltimore morning show The TomMarr Show is on the road to see the troopsdeployed to Kuwait and Iraq, he’ll give youone name: Robbie Kels.

Kels, Marr’s nephew, served two tours inIraq with the Marine Corps and was recom-mended for a Bronze Star for his heroicactions in a combat environment.

One of Marr’s political topics focuses onthe Global War on Terror and the troopswho serve around the world. To get a betterinsight on his topic, Marr and four otherradio talk show hosts and reporters traveledto Kuwait and Iraq to tell U.S. servicemem-bers’ stories.

“I have the opportunity to come out hereand be with some of these troops and see it,and I decided to take it back home and talkabout it,” Marr said. “Let the people knowthere are two sides to every story.”

To tell the troops’stories to their audi-ences back home, theradio personnel satdown with service-members for interviews and talked abouttheir lives in a far-away land.

“I think it was great for them to comeover here and show their support,” said Pfc.Courtney Ross, 243rd Engineer Companymotor transportation operator. “They wantedto know if we are comfortable and takencare of.”

Ross, a native of Baltimore, talked withMarr about life away from her family, herjob as a supply transporter and life backhome.

“It was a great interview, he was person-able and he made me feel comfortable,” shesaid. “I was able to say what I wanted tosay. He didn’t ask any questions that would... force me to say something that I should-n’t.”

Interviewing a hometown Soldier fromCleveland, was Greg Saber, Clear ChannelCommunications reporter. He, too, traveledthrough the theater talking to troops andgetting their perspective on life in a combatzone.

“I want to get a grass-roots perspective,”Saber said. “Not so much the politics orpolitical debate, but the everyday lives ofthe Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen

who are doing the job under very difficultcircumstances.”

Second Lt. Randy Schnell, 228th SignalCompany, from the suburbs of Cleveland,talked sports about his beloved Cavaliersand Browns.

“He mixed up the questions, talking a lit-tle about the military and then moved overto sports,” he said. “It’s weird to relate tosomeone about your hometown and thingsyou don’t hear about unless you are backhome.”

Saber said he wanted to stay away fromthe higher-level command outlooks like thenew Iraqi government and wanted to reportmore about the lifestyles of the troops totheir family and friends.

“I look at this as a once-in-a-lifetimeopportunity,” he added. “I wanted to comehere personally and see what is going on, toexperience the conditions and some of thehardships.”

Upon completing their interviews andtours through the 37thTransportation Groupconvoy commanderbriefing tent andArmy Material

Command facilities, the media team movedup to the troops in Iraq, but not before leav-ing a different impression for the service-members on media.

“I have a good aspect about the media,”Ross said.

He added, “I was worried at first duringthe interview because I hadn’t been inter-viewed before, but he was personable andhe made me feel comfortable.”

“Just like any business, you have thegood and the bad,” Schnell said. “Of courseeveryone is going to know about the bad.You know it is good to have journalists likethese reporting what the military is actuallydoing and not just talking about what isgoing on up north in terms of the badaspects.”

To show the support from not only them-selves, the reporters let each troop knowtheir country is behind them.

“Freedom isn’t free,” Marr said. “You’rewatering the tree with the blood it takes tokeep it. We’re damn proud of you, keep upthe good work.”

He added, “You are the best troops in theworld. You’ll win. We’ll prevail andAmerica will be better for it.”

Radio Road on highway throSpc. Michael R. NoggleThird Army/USARCENT PAO/11th PAD

(Top) Lt. Col. John Hermann, Army Material Comtour of AMC’s up-armoring shop and the Humvee(Right) Col. Walter Juzukonis, 143rd TransportatioCommunications in Cleveland. Juzukonis answe

“You know it is good to have journalists like these reporting whatthe military is actually doing.”

2nd Lt. Randy Schnell, 228th Signal Company

Pfc. Courtney Ross, Baltimore, and TomMarr, from the Tom Marr Show inBaltimore, conduct an interview.


rough theater

Photos by Spc. Michael R. Noggleommand support operations chief, gives the Radio Road personnel avee Egress Assistance Trainer June 19.tation Command chief of staff, chats with Greg Saber of Clear Channelswered questions referring to the mission of his unit.

Spc. Clarence Simpson from Topeka,Kan., answers questions from a fel-low Kansas resident, RichardRegan, Clear Channel Radio.Simpson and other troops spent themorning with the radio personnel asthey told their story. The media washere in an attempt to tell the service-members story June 19.


As the sun peaked over the horizon swim-mers stripped to their suits, bikers lined uptheir bikes and runners stretched their legs.They were all preparing for a competitionthat depended on teamwork and tenacity.

After three months of planning, 48 three-person teams competed in the Desert BlazeTriathlon held to celebrate the Army birthday.The event consisted of a 200-meter swim,12.6-k bike and 5-k run.

Team 16 won the event in 52:46. The teamwas made up of runner Robert Adams, swim-mer Beth Diaz and biker Heath Papkov.Adams finished with an event best-run timeof 17:16. Team 11 finished in second place,only 12 seconds behind with a time of 52:58.The third-place team, Team 37, finished in53:08 with the event’s top biker, Eric Cintron,on their team coming in at 23:52. The first-place swimmer, Paul Hokett, finished in 2:48,but his team didn’t place in the top three.

“When we first thought of it no one haddone one before. We liked the idea of havinga team competition with teams that are smalland easy to put together,” said Tyler Oliver,deputy event coordinator. “In other competi-tions, like basketball and volleyball, you haveto get nine people together and sometimesthat’s difficult to do.”

The coordinators had a little difficultywith the competition because of the atten-dance.

“I was very surprised with the turn out,”Oliver said. “We thought there’d be 20 teams

so we planned for 30.”Although it caused some headaches, the

event was seen as a success.“I’m very happy with how it went. The

majority of the competitors had a good time,”Oliver said. “It was very fulfilling, personal-ly, to see how it turned out.”

The competitors also said they were happywith the outcome of the competition.

“All of the teams had a lot of spirit and thevolunteers were very helpful,” said Team 11swimmer Olivia Zimmerman. “It was a goodatmosphere.”

Although compet-ing individually was adesire for some com-petitors, the weatherprevented that possibility.

“It’s too hot in the summer,” Oliver said.“Maybe that could be a possibility in the win-ter.”

The third-place team, consisted of runnerSharif Faruque, biker Cintron and swimmerEdith Greene, said they were happy to partic-ipate.

“Our team didn’t go out there to win orplace. We just went out to have fun and getthe T-shirt,” Cintron said.

The team was amazed to find out theyplaced, according to Cintron. He was told bythe event coordinator, and when he told histeam they thought he was joking.

Team 11 members, runner Kelly Gibson,biker Shaun Mistlebaur and swimmerZimmerman, also shared in the surprise ofwinning second place.

“We had a great biker and runner, but we

didn’t think we’d come in second,”Zimmerman said. “Everyone performed real-ly well on my team. They had a lot of heart.”

This is Zimmerman’s second triathlon. Herfirst was a few months ago at the 1stPersonnel Command Triathlon. Her teamearned second place in that competition aswell.

“There were a lot more teams in this one,”she said. “I also think we were one of theonly teams with two female competitors.”

Papkov said he was surprised to win basedon the talent he saw on the other teams.

“There were some verygood teams out there and itwas the first time I had

rode a bike on this base inmore than 10 months,” Papkov said.

According to Papkov, Team 16 was well-rounded which contributed to their win.

“I truly believe that we had a well-bal-anced team for each event,” he said. “Weknew that we had one of the best runners inthe competition. We just had to make surethat our biking and swim times would allowour runner to have a chance to win the com-petition.”

Papkov said he has competed in otherevents, but contributes placing in this one tohis teammates striving to win.

“I have competed in several marathonsand one triathlon, but this is the first time Ihave ever taken first place in one of thesetypes of competitions,” he said.

He added, “My teammates really did aphenomenal job of pushing themselves tosuccess.”

Spc. Debralee P. CrankshawThird Army/USARCENT PAO/11th PAD

Triathlon brings new spin to athletesSpc. Debralee P. Crankshaw

Swimmers compete during the Desert Blaze Triathlon held to celebrate the Army birthday June 17.

“I truly believe that we had a well-balanced team for each event.”

Heath Papkov, Team 16 biker


Before forms of communi-cation like the telephone,radio, television and

Internet were invented, whentroops saw smoke off in the dis-tance they had to send someoneby horseback to find out whatwas going on.

Now the military has the capa-bility to set up network systemsanywhere troops are located forinstantaneous communication.

Due to the complexity of net-work systems in and around theSouthwest Asia theater of opera-tions and the rotation of troops inand out of theater, incoming sig-nal Soldiers are able to enhancetheir communications knowledgeat the Coalition Forces LandComponent Command SignalUniversity at Camp Arifjan, saidMaster Sgt. Michael Peleck,CFLCC Signal University non-commissioned officer in charge.

“Many incoming signalSoldiers don’t have the skill setsto maintain the network systemscurrently in theater because theyare upgraded and updated on aregular basis,” Peleck said.

He added, “The universityteaches Soldiers how to operatethese systems.”

The university teaches troopshow to set up networks and com-munications infrastructures thatconnect local area networks,buildings and camps to eachother and people across the worldby voice, Internet, radio, videoand satellite.

In one of the telecommunica-tions and infrastructure courses,troops work hands-on with fiberoptic cables, carefully strippingcables, polishing connectors andinspecting the fiber optics beforeproperly connecting the cables topatch panels.

“The class provides hands-ontraining that helps Soldiers gain abetter concept on the skills theyalready know,” said Sgt.Roderick Thompson, CompanyA, 72nd Signal Battalion. “I’m

in here to critique the skills Iknow, so I can give my Soldiersan overview of what I learnedand provide them hands-onopportunities.”

At the conclusion of a course,troops are tested to see how wellthey’ve performed and if addi-

tional training is needed.The university officially

opened its doors for classes June15 with a ribbon cutting led byMaj. Gen. James Kelley, ThirdArmy deputy commanding gen-eral, and Maj. Gen. Dennis Lutz,335th Theater Support Commandcommanding general.

The school was initially set upat Camp Doha in 2004. It was

deemed a success and received aone-year contract and expandedcurriculum.

Signal Soldiers are constantlyplanning and setting up commu-nication infrastructures at basesin Iraq and ensuring everything isexecuted correctly.

Peleck said, “Ensuring net-work systems are up and runningsaves lives on the battlefield.”

Troops build on signal skillsSgt. Robert AdamsAssistant Editor

Photos by Sgt. Patrick MoesSgt. Sean Washburn, 159th Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, looks through a fiber opticscope to check for cracks and fractures at the CFLCC Signal University at Camp Arifjan Wednesday.

Jerome Johnson, a universityinstructor, observes as Pfc.Chris Rhinehart, 159th Avn.Bde., polishes a fiber opticcable.

Washburn cuts a fiber optic cable to emplace an endcap.


Deep, riveting lyrics filled themicrophone as the crowdwatched, some singing along to asong they remember from thepast.

Chicago-based band HelloDave performed for troops atCamp Navistar June 18.

The band played some of itsown songs and covered a varietyof bands including Tom Petty andPink Floyd. The band describedits music as a combination ofclassic and southern rock, pop,country and blues.

The band is made up of leadsinger Mike Himebaugh, leadguitarist Mike “Magoo”McGohan, bassist Al Wetzel,trumpet and mandolin playerBilly Kenny and drummer PeterBauschke. Also traveling with theband on this tour was ArtHarrison, sound engineer, andKurt Kapelke, system technician.

Some of the band has touredfor the troops six or seven timesand for others, this is their first.

The members who havetoured for the troops before saidthey do it to bring a piece ofAmerica to them.

Members new to the tour saidthey did it for the troops and forthe experience.

“It sounded really cool,”Kenny said. “I thought Al wasjust messing around when heasked me to come, because he’dhad a couple of drinks. But thenext morning he called me withdates.”

The band members said theonly difference they see duringthe shows for the troops is theattention they receive while onstage.

“We have a regular followingback home, but here it’s differ-ent,” Harrison said. “We’re nottaken for granted.”

“It’s just like getting in frontof anyone else,” Himebaughadded. “It’s just different after-ward when all the Soldiers comeup and show their appreciation.”

The band said this apprecia-tion is what keeps them comingback to tour for the troops.

“They work so hard,”Harrison said. “Just to see them

happy … is a nice payoff.”Servicemembers said they are

grateful for the band performing.“I liked them,” said Spc.

Joshua A. Flyte, Company A, 2ndBattalion, 128th InfantryRegiment infantryman. “Theyplayed a really good mix. I wasimpressed with most of theirmusic.”

The band comes here out ofthe goodness of its heart said Sgt.Steven Jones, Co. A, 2/128thteam leader. He is thankful theycame.”

For more information on theband, visit its web site atwww.hellodave.com.

Hello Dave rocks out NavistarSpc. Debralee P. CrankshawThird Army/USARCENT PAO/11th PAD

Photos by Spc. Debralee P. CrankshawChicago-based band Hello Dave performs for troops at Camp Navistar June 18. The band played a variety of tunes including their ownsongs and covering songs by Tom Petty and Pink Floyd.

Lead singer Mike Himebaugh (left) and lead guitarist Mike “Magoo”McGohan rock out during a song.

Trumpet and mandolin playerBilly Kenny gives some soul toa song.


For information call 442-2005

WednesdayMystery Prize Bingo, 7 p.m., Zone 6Community Center

ThursdayBlowout Basketball tournament, 3 vs. 3,through Monday, Zone 1 Fitness Center

FridayBlowout Basketball tournament, 3 vs. 3,coaches meeting, team roster due, 7 p.m.,Zone 1 Fitness Center

SaturdayGong Show talent extravaganza, buffet, 6p.m., show, 7 p.m., Zone 6 stageBeach Volleyball tournament, 4 vs. 4, sign-upendsWorld Wrestling Entertainment meet andgreet

SundayIndependence Day celebration, 3 p.m., Zone6 Community CenterBeach Volleyball tournament, 4 vs. 4, through Tuesday, Zone 1 and 6 FitnessCentersOSB Band with Jessica Sierra, 7 p.m., Zone 6stage

MondayAll-American Karaoke, 7 p.m., Zone 1Community CenterPeachtree 10-k Run sign up ends, 1800,Zone 1 Fitness Center

TuesdayPeachtree 10-k run, 5 a.m., Zone 1 FitnessCenterJuly 4th pool events, 10 a.m., Zone 1 PoolParrot Head Beach Party, 7 p.m., Zone 1Community CenterKaraoke Night, 7 p.m., Zone 6 stage

WednesdayScreaming Alpha, 7 p.m., Zone 6 stageFor more information call 430-1205/1302

WednesdayFun Run, 6:30 p.m., Zone 1 Green BeansTexas Hold ’em, 7:30 p.m., OasisSoccer league, through Friday

ThursdayBrown Bag Po-Ke-No, noon, OasisPingpong tournament, 7:30 p.m., RecreationCenter

FridayPT King and Queen competition, 5 p.m.,Aerobic tentWorld Wrestling Entertainment meet andgreetDarts tounament, 7:30 p.m., RecreationCenterGong Show, 8 p.m., MWR stage

SaturdayBlacktop basketball tournament, 3 vs. 3, 5p.m., through Sunday, Basketball courts

SundaySpades tournament, noon, OasisMonster truck races, 6 p.m., UdayriSpeedway

TuesdayBSB - North 4th of July celebration

WednesdayFun Run, 7.5k, 6:30 p.m., Green BeansFor more information call828-1202

WednesdayChess tournament, 7 p.m., Recreation Center

ThursdaySoftball championship, 6 p.m., Softball field

SaturdayWorld Wrestling Entertainment meet andgreetFor more information call839-1082

WednesdayDominoes tournament, 6 p.m., MWR tent

Movie Night, 8 p.m., stage

ThursdayPool tournament, 9-ball, noon, MWR tentBlack Jack tournament, 8 p.m., MWR tent

FridaySunrise 10k, 5:30 a.m., ACP GateMini-Aerobathon Challenge, 6 p.m., stagePizza Hut dinner and a movie, 7:30 p.m.,stage

SundayWorld Wrestling Entertainment meet andgreetFor more information call859-1060

WednesdayChess, 8 a.m., through Friday, MWR tentEuchre, 8 a.m., through Friday, MWR tentPool, 8-ball, 8 a.m., through Friday, MWRtent

FridayWorld Wrestling Entertainment meet andgreetFor more information call844-1137

For information call 825-1302

WednesdayUnit Feud, 7 p.m., Dusty RoomBasketball league, 6 p.m., Basketball court

ThursdayUNO Night, 7 p.m., Community CenterBasketball league, 6 p.m., Basketball court

FridayUltimate Frisbee, 6 p.m., Football fieldTexas Hold ’em, 7 p.m., Community CenterTheme Day at the movies, cinema tent

SundayWorld Wrestling Entertainment meet andgreetFor more information call832-2544

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