With re-deployment to the United States on the horizon for the 49th Military Police Brigade, the commander traveled north to say farewell to his troops at Camp Speicher, Iraq, Aug. 28. Col. Rod J. Barham, commander, 49th MP Bde., Multi-National Corps-Iraq, joined his personal security detachment for a four-hour convoy to Camp Speicher and the return trip to Camp Victory. At Camp Speicher, Barham joined unit leaders at the chapel for an awards ceremony. He also delivered a farewell speech before Soldiers with the 89th Military Police Brigade transition into the role the 49th played in Iraq. “Be proud of how you helped the Iraqi people and you defended the American people,” Barham said. “You helped to create a democratic government, and democracy can’t stay in place unless it has something to protect that rule of law.” The organization set in place to protect democracy, he said, is the Iraqi Police. While in Iraq, the 49th trained Iraqi police officers and implemented the Police Transition Team program. Soldiers, International Police Liaison

Officers and interpreters worked together toward this goal. “The 49th MP Bde. provided a lot of guidance and training to the Iraqi police via our MPs, our IPLOs and interpreters. Iraqi police were able to receive training on how to go out on patrols, how to drive defensively as an (Iraqi policeman), how to man the river patrol, how to process crime scenes and other police duties,”

said Capt. Jonathan M. Shiroma, public affairs officer, 49th MP Bde, MNC-I. Iraqi police forces are gaining in strength and confidence every day, and they are more professional than ever, he stated. “Granted, it is a tough and dangerous job,” Shiroma said. “But we continue to see many Iraqis standing up to help bring civility back to their homeland.”

Unit leaders helped the Soldiers of the 49th MP Bde. accomplish that goal, said Sgt. Keith S. George, team leader, personal security detachment, 49th MP Bde., MNC-I. “We had a tough mission but we have a lot of good officers who stood up,” he said. “We really helped out the Iraqi Police with supplies and training.” With Iraqi policemen taking more

responsibility every day and Soldiers with the 89th MP Bde. taking over as their mentors, Soldiers with the 49th MP Bde. are packing their bags. “I have been able to meet and work with the finest American Soldiers from all over the nation and the world. Our Military Police Corps is doing amazing things for the Iraqi people,” Shiroma said. “In my opinion, the true success of the brigade lies in the ranks of our young men and women, who put on

their uniforms every day, get into those Humvees and hop onto the highways and by-ways of Iraq to get to work with the Iraqis.” As Soldiers with the 49th MP Bde. head for home, Soldiers with the 89th MP Bde. will continue to travel the highways of Iraq, providing training and mentorship to Iraqi Soldiers.

Story and photo by Cpl. Jessica KentMNC-I PAO

Victory TimesVol. II, Issue 100 Sept. 7, 2006Telling the Camp Victory story

In today’s Victory Times:

Page 2: Letters from Home, Chaplain’s Corner

Page 3: Iraqi Army secures Neighborhood

Page 4: Camp Victory Operating Hours

49th MP Commander says Goodbye to troops

Col. Rod J. Barham, commander, 49th MP Brigade, Multi-National Corps-Iraq, addresses a group of Soldiers at Camp Speicher, Iraq, Aug. 28. Barham traveled to Camp Speicher to hand out awards and say farewell to his troops.

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I Want to Talk to a Real Person

All I want to do is talk to a real person. Eight hours ahead of the East coast, I will remain in the office to place a stateside call. Most of my calls begin with, “Your call is important to us. Please remain on the line for the next available operator.” Within a minute or two I get the same message, “Your call is important to us….” I’m sure you have been there too! The technological, giga/byte, twin-turbo-chip-drive-age I live in, emphasizes efficiency and convenience but minimizes personal interaction – that personal touch that makes life great. That is why I love my profession as an Army Chaplain. I get to talk with real people. Honestly, I will admit to having those moments when I think life would be easier if I didn’t have to deal with troublesome, time-consuming relationships. Haven’t you had a day when you just wanted to be left alone? However, God calls me to operate from a different perspective – I am to remain in the people business.

After Joshua’s TOA (Transition of Authority) with Moses as the leader of Israel, God told him, “Arise, go over his Jordan, you and all his people, to the land which I am giving you.” I’m sure Joshua was full of questions as the new leader – “You know, Lord, this group of folks has a terrible track record. Wouldn’t it be easier to leave the trouble makers behind?” The Lord did say, “You and all his people.” That kind of settled it for Joshua. In God’s way, people are never a means to an end; they are the end. Inefficient and inconvenient, irritating and caustic? Many times! Unimportant and unnecessary? Never! I am supposed to “answer the

phone” when people call with their problems or praises. “Your call is important to me. Please remain on the line for the next available chaplain. If you would like a prayer, press 1. If you would like to know what time the 1200 Service is held, press 2.” Never! Do you treat the people in your life as inconveniences? Do you treat them as important individuals to respect and honor? My prayer is that I may always “answer the phone,” personally. I want to talk to a real person. How about you?

Victory Times Sept. 7, 2006

Chaplain’s corner

CH (MAJ) Charles M. HerringReligious Support Operations MNC-I Chaplain Office

Sixty-seven years ago, in early September 1939, the ‘blitzkrieg’ invasion of Poland was being led by Panzer tanks. Although the fast assault of troops, tanks, and air assets worked well, the German army – the Wermacht – were actually using four different versions of the vehicle, which must have caused some annoyances for the logistics people.After WWI the defeated Germans were limited in their production of weapons, and so their post-war experimental armor models were called ‘tractors’ to hide their true nature. Following Hitler’s rise to power in 1933, the country was more open about its rearm-ing, and the first Panzer was known openly as a “tank.” By the end of the war the Wermacht was using seven different tanks:Model: Panzer I light tank. Maker and total produced: Krupp 3000 units Weight: 5.9 tons Weapons: 2 x MG Armor: 35mm Speed: 25 mph Crew: two Remarks: A second model had a bigger engine and a top speed of 28 mph.Model: Panzer II light tank. Maker and total produced: Chassis by MAN; hull by Daimler-Benz. 3500 units made. Weight: 7.2-9.5 tons Weapons: 1 x 20mm; 1 x MG Armor: 35mm Speed: 25 mph Crew: two Remarks: A second model from 1934 had a bigger engine and a top speed of 28 mph.Model: Panzer III light tank. Maker and total produced: Daimler-Benz. 5644 units Weight: 15 tons Weapons: 37-50mm; 1 x MG Armor: 30mm Speed: 25 mph Crew: five Remarks: A much bigger tank and a larger crew.Model: Panzer IV medium tank. Maker and total produced: Krupp. 9000 units Weight: 17 tons Weapons: 75mm; 2 x MG Armor: 80-110mm Speed: 28 mph Crew: five Remarks: a fair all-rounder, and the main German tank of the war.Model: Panther medium / heavy tank. Maker and total produced: MAN. 4814 units Weight: 55 tons Weapons: 75mm; 1 x MG Armor: 110mm (max.) Speed: 28 mph Crew: five Remarks: Most useful all-round German tank. Sloped armor.Model: Tiger heavy tank. Maker and total produced: Henschel 1350 units Weight: 56 tons Weapons: 88mm; 2 x MG Armor: 80-110mm Speed: 28 mph Crew: five Remarks: A tough tank but often overheated, and had frequent suspension problems. Entered the war in August 1942, and much feared by Allied opponents.Model: King Tiger heavy tank. Maker and total produced: Henschel/Porsche; turrets by Krupp. 484 units Weight: 68-70 tons Weapons: 88mm; 3 x MG Armor: 100 to in places 180mm Speed: 25 mph Crew: five Remarks: An excellent tank but too slow, and also too big for rail trucks and roads of the time. Although the name implies a newer version of the first Tiger the King Tiger mounted a different and more powerful gun, and heavier armor.

Did you know…the best known and widest-used German tank of the war was the Panzer, but the Tiger has been the one often cel-ebrated by the world of movies, being seen in such titles as Kelly’s Heroes and Saving Private Ryan. However, for armor people the Tigers were a mixed blessing: they were fuel-hungry, and more difficult to maintain than the others of the German tank collection. The Tigers were however the toughest tank of WWII, being only really vulnerable to being attacked from behind.

This Week in Military Historywith Lt. Tom Lewis, Australian Forces

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Sunday

Camp Victory Three-day Forecast

SunnyHigh: 113 FLow: 82 F

FridaySunnyHigh: 113 FLow: 83 F

SaturdaySunnyHigh: 113 F Low: 83 F

The Iraqi Army took the lead in major operations in the Mansur neighborhood in central Baghdad, Sunday, giving the Iraqi soldiers an idea of everything the job entails when Coalition Forces are not involved. The 5th Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division, cleared houses, checking for unregistered weapons, and talking with the residents, giving many of them a sense of security. Although Coalition Forces provided support for the operation, the Iraqi’s planned and conducted the search of almost 1,500 homes in nearly two days. While the operation itself was completed without incident, there was another battle being fought by the IA; they were fighting and winning the trust of their fellow citizens.Hassan Ali, Mansur resident, said the IA has already proven its worth with him and his family. “The Iraqi Army is doing very well, we believe in them and we trust them,’’ he said. ‘’They treat us well, with respect, because of this we must respect them.’’ Ali said his kids look up to the IA, and he said all three of his boys want to be Iraqi soldiers when they are older. “We hope peace can come through the Iraqi Army,’’ Ali added. Another local, Ahmed Kareem said he hopes the Iraqi Army continues to grow

and strengthen, but he also said he is not ready to see Coalition Forces leave just yet. “Once we get the security, then they can go home,’’ Kareem said. “We need the security first.’’ Capt. Hayder Al-Watani, commander, 1st Company, 4th Battalion, 5th Bde., 6th IA Div., said he sees how much the citizens appreciate his men. He added that the U.S. and coalition troops helped get the IA to this point. “The U.S. troops helped train the Iraqi Army for missions like this one,’’ Al-Watani said. ‘’It is good that we do missions like this because the people want security and we are bringing them security.’’ Although Sunday’s mission only turned up an AK-47 assault rifle and a number of 7.62mm rounds, it was a success because of the added respect the soldiers received from the community as a whole. Col. Abed Alameer, commander, 5th Bde., 6th IA Div., said this mission was good, because of the relationships built with the civilians. “We build these strong relationships with the civilians, and in return they will help us by providing information they might know about the terrorists and their organizations,’’ Alameer said. ‘’The civilian and Army relationship is strengthening because we provide security. The terrorists don’t want to be in these areas because they know we are here, and there will be more areas like these with no terrorists.’’

Iraqi Army Secures NeighborhoodLocal Citizens Show their SupportStory and photo by Sgt. Brian James AndersonMNC-I PAO

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 - 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

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Operating hours

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MiniMini--Chapel (Bldg. 2)Chapel (Bldg. 2)Church of Christ Worship Service 3 pmChurch of Christ Worship Service 3 pm

Victory Chapel (Bldg. 31)Victory Chapel (Bldg. 31)

Friday:Friday:Jumu’ah (Islamic Prayer) 1 pm

Sunday:Sunday:Traditional Protestant Service 7 am – 8:45 am Roman Catholic Confession 10 amRoman Catholic Mass 10:30 amGospel Protestant Service 12 pm Latter Day Saints Service 2 pmEpiscopal/Lutheran Service 4 pmContemporary Protestant Service 6 pm

Saturday:Saturday:7th Day Adventist Service 11 amRoman Catholic Mass 8 pm

MondayMonday –– FridayFridayRoman Catholic Service 4 pm

FridayFridayJewish Service 6:30 pm

SundayChurch of Christ 3 pm

Latter Day Saints Service 7:30 pm

New Location For Army National Guard

Retention Office

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TURN LEFT AT BUS STOPGO THROUGH FENCE ON LEFT SIDE OF MWR

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